GREX gets Wise
Railway supply industry veteran Bruce Wise has joined Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) as director of Business Development.
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Suppliers to Congress: STB shooting first, asking questions later
The industry groundswell attacking the Surface Transportation Board’s pending actions on forced access and commodity reregulation has grown to include the railway supply community, including the three principal trade associations (REMSA, RSI and RSSI) and numerous members, and the railway contracting community, led by the NRC.
A firm grasp on fastening systems
Suppliers look to improve the way their respective fastening systems hold track together.
2016 update: Special trackwork
Turnouts, diamonds, frogs and other special trackwork components are always evolving as manufacturers study new technologies to improve the rails.
Optimizing friction management
Suppliers are investing in the development of new products that maximize uptime while reducing total cost of ownership.
Atlantic Track & Turnout VP retires
After 35 years in the railroad industry and 23 years of service with Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., Vice President William Roan, Jr., has decided to retire.
Ideal rail health
Finding a metallurgical flaw is a single aspect in today’s advanced rail inspection practices.
Focus on fasteners
As demand climbs among freight and passenger railroads, suppliers are providing improved fastening solutions to help hold things together.
Indiana Rail Road: Regional with its eye on the big picture
Indiana Rail Road takes a serious approach to its capital investment strategy in order to plan for growth.
Gripping fastening systems
Albeit tiny, fastening systems are important to railroads and transit systems worldwide, as they hold everything in place.
NRC Conference proves to be anything but dry
Good weather, but better information, could be found at the 2014 National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Annual Conference.
Managing friction
Friction management methods, products and equipment continue to improve in 2014.
The found flaw
Advancements in equipment and technology push detection of rail flaws to new levels.
Annual crosstie report 2013
Crossties can be made from a variety of materials and all parts of the industry report strong growth in 2013.
The fastener fixation
Suppliers have done their homework when it comes to developing fastening systems to keep track secure and railroad budgets in line.
Fighting friction
Wheel/rail lubrication programs improve to offer railroads a smooth ride.
Fascinating fasteners for keeping track tight
Small in size, fasteners keep a tight grip on track.
Keeping track in place is imporant to all railroads, whether it’s a Class 1, regional, shortline or transit line. The following pages highlight this year’s most advanced fastening systems and an overall market outlook.
OneRail Coalition hosts “The American Rail Industry: Investing in Infrastructure, Creating Jobs”
On Thursday May 10, 2012, the OneRail Coalition will host a briefing on “The American Rail Industry: Investing in Infrastructure, Creating Jobs” at 2:00pm in the Capitol Visitor Center, Meeting Room North (CVC 268).
NRC hits new highs in San Deigo
The 2012 National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Annual Conference in California is another record-breaking success.
Steel Dynamics’ Standard Rail now approved by major U.S. railroads
Steel Dynamics, Inc., said
that Standard Strength rail produced at its Columbia City, Ind., mill has been
tested and approved by four U.S.-based Class 1 railroads and by Amtrak (the
National Railroad Passenger Corporation). The Class 1 railroads include BNSF,
CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and the Union Pacific.