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.

Danos, Sen. Duckworth tour Holland’s University Park, Ill., facility

NRC and REMSA member company Holland, L.P., hosted Peter Danos, Suburban Outreach and Grants Coordinator for U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), on Aug. 18, for a tour of its University Park facility, which manufactures a variety of railroad track components for the railway industry.

RT&S April issue is now online

The April issue of RT&S features the magazine’s 10 under 40 list recognizing the top young talent in the Maintenance-of-Way industry.

RT&S February issue is now online

The February issue of Railway Track & Structures magazine features a project update on some of the major rail construction jobs in the U.S., and product overviews of the rail grinding, winter maintenance, and hi-rail/truck markets.

Plasser American Corporation expanding facilities in Chesapeake, Va.

A new era has begun with the signing of the contract to increase manufacturing capacities at Plasser American on August 28, 2020. The expansion is their commitment to the Chesapeake, VA site

Marmon Rail & Leasing

Marmon Rail & Leasing acquires Transco Railway Products

Marmon Holdings, Inc. is acquiring Transco Railway Products Inc., a railcar repair business with operations across the northern U.S., from Transco Inc. 

Loram

Loram acquires Finland-based Roadscanners

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., is the new owner of Finland-based Roadscanners Oy Rail Division business after a May 2 acquisition.

Holland

Holland debuts Sparkless Carbide Saw aimed at improving rail cutting ability

Rail industry supplier Holland is introducing a new product aimed at increasing railroad efficiency with the ability to destress rail while cutting spark-free.