Omaha Track Hosts Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts at Its Headquarters

OMAHA, Neb. – Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska visited Omaha Track’s headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Indiana Rail Road Partners With Cathcart Rail

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it has partnered with the Indiana Rail Road (INRD) to handle its railcar interchange inspection and repair needs.

Underground light rail in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Stantec to Acquire ZETCON Engineering

BOCHUM, Germany – Stantec on Nov. 14 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

Pandrol Announces New Common Interface System for Non-Ballasted Track

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Pandrol announces it has launched a new Common Interface System that allows non-ballasted track to be changed to meet performance requirements.

Granite Peak Plastics Launches Triton Ties

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Granite Peak Plastics, a plastic recycling company, has launched Triton Ties. Triton Ties will “manufacture a new fiber-reinforced polymer composite tie product line.”

Harsco Rail offers the Multipurpose Stoneblower (pictured) as “an alternative to traditional tamping methods for the restoration of track’s vertical and lateral alignment,” according to the company. (Harsco Photograph)

Harsco Rail Reopens Plant in Pere Marquette Township

PERE MARQUETTE TWP., Mich. – Harsco Rail has reopened its refurbished plant in Pere Marquette Township on South Jackson Road.

Plasser American Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Plasser American announced its opening and ribbon cutting at its new 82,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, located at 2428 Josef Theurer Ln., Chesapeake, Virginia.

NARSTCO Introduces its “e” Clip Type Fastener

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO, one of the many vendors at this year’s Railway Interchange in Indianapolis, is introducing its “e” Clip Type Fastener, crafted from recycled US steel.

Enerpac Acquires Track Tools Technology

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.– In a press release, Enerpac announces it has acquired Track Tools technology.

Metrolinx Awards Contract to SoilFLO

TORONTO – Metrolinx awarded a contract to SoilFLO to “optimize its soil management processes and further enhance its ecological initiatives.”

Railway Supply Group Acquires Railroad Tools and Solutions

ELMHURST, Ill. – Railway Supply Group announces it has acquired Railroad Tools and Solutions.

Kontrol Technologies Selected for Ontario Rail Expansion Infrastructure Project

ONTARIO – Kontrol Technologies has been selected to provide emissions and air quality monitoring for Ontario rail expansion infrastructure.

Koppers Amends Contract Terms with Class I Railroads

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Yesterday, Koppers announced that it has “agreed to an amendment of its contract with one of its Class I railroad customers.”

TiEnergy Advances Chris McGill to Strategic Account Manager

HAMPSHIRE, Ill. – Yesterday, TiEnergy announced that Chris McGill will move to the position of Strategic Account Manager, Contractor Implementation.

Congressman Finstad Visits Harsco Rail Engineering Center

FAIRMONT, Minn. – Congressman Brad Finstad visited Harsco Rail and spoke with VP David Dunlap about rail safety and maintenance.

Trucker Tools Announces Partnership with BNSF Logistics 

RESTON, VA – Trucker Tools announces a partnership with BNSF Logistics to provide freight tracking, matching, and automated booking across North America.

Mecalac’s New Next-Gen 216MRail Railroad Excavator

NORFOLK, Mass. – Mecalac introduces a powerful railroad excavator that can be operated both on and off the rails.

Roanoke’s storied N&W locomotive shops seeing new use – Genesis Rail Services II moves in

ROANOKE – Norfolk Southern’s (née Norfolk & Western’s) locomotive shops in Roanoke, Va., originally known as the Roanoke Machine Works was the city’s largest employer and manufactured some of the best, most advanced steam locomotives to ride the rails.

Pandrol Extends Partnership with Sicut

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Pandrol has extended its partnership with Sicut North America, Inc. Pandrol is still Sicut’s sole North American distributor.

RSI Quality Newsletter Feature on Blast Cleaning/Profile

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute released their RSI Quality Newsletter with an article on blast cleaning/profile.

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