Encore Rail Systems hosts Rep. Polis for demonstration, discussion

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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Nick Delmonico explains some of Encore’s products to Rep. Polis.
Sean Winkler/REMSA

Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO-2) joined representatives from Encore Rail Systems on June 29, 2016, for a product demonstration and discussion on public policy priorities for greater Denver's manufacturing and rail communities.

 

The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) coordinated the event. The group was led by Encore’s Vice President Greg Spilker. Also in attendance were Nick Delmonico, sales operations manager, Encore; Bryan Fennell, general manager, Great Western Railway of Colorado; Forrest Mars, chief executive officer, Denver Rock Island Railroad; Cathy O’Donnell, sales manager, Amen Packing; Julie Slagle, marketing manager, OmniTRAX and Sean Winkler, grassroots coordinator, REMSA.

“Railroads are an integral part of our shared American history and Encore is thrilled to be contributing to their success here in Broomfield,” said Spilker. “It is crucial for our industry to educate our policymakers on how railroads and rail suppliers are contributing to sustainable economic and community growth.”

REMSA noted Rep. Polis is a strong advocate for increased rail service for his constituents and his background in entrepreneurship and business piqued his interest in learning more about rail supply.

“Today was very informative; I’m a big fan of trains and look forward to continuing to engage with all stakeholders to ensure a reliable and safe rail transportation network,” Rep. Polis said.

The group discussed the recent bipartisan and bicameral introduction of the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. The BRACE Act will allow the nation’s small, local freight railroads to increase their reinvestments to upgrade and expand the “first and last mile” of transportation infrastructure by making the Short Line Tax Credit permanent. It has garnered more than 135 bi-partisan cosponsors in the House of Representatives.

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