RailWorks Named Maintenance Champion at 2026 Geotab Innovation Awards

New York, NY, March 3, 2026 – RailWorks Corporation, North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider, has earned the Maintenance Champion distinction at the 2026 Geotab Innovation Awards.  The ceremony was held in Las Vegas on February 11, 2026, to recognize fleet organizations that advance operational performance through innovative maintenance strategies and the strategic use of telematics data and technology.

RailWorks earned the Maintenance Champion distinction for its innovative use of Geotab technology and data insights to optimize fleet health, reduce downtime, control costs, and deliver reliable service to customers across North America.

By integrating real-time telematics, predictive analytics, and disciplined maintenance processes, RailWorks’ fleet team has enhanced visibility into vehicle performance and asset utilization. These improvements have enabled faster issue detection, more strategic preventive maintenance, and reduced unplanned repairs, which ultimately has increased operational efficiencies while reducing expenses and improving service reliability.

RailWorks credited the award to the leadership and collaboration of its fleet operations team:

• Brian Watt, Maintenance Manager
• Jason Wolterman, Fleet Safety Compliance Director
• Petr Federov, Director of Analytics
• Meqdam Alani, JDE Business Analyst

Together, this group implemented advanced monitoring, compliance oversight, and analytics-driven decision-making that elevated maintenance performance across the organization.

“Our fleet is critical to delivering safe, dependable rail services to our customers,” said Jim Sabin, RailWorks President and CEO. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team that leverages the use of technology and data to continuously improve how we operate by reducing downtime, enhancing safety, and setting the industry standard for fleet performance and reliability.”

 

 

About RailWorks Corporation

Founded in 1998, RailWorks Corporation provides track construction, electrical systems construction, maintenance services, and products throughout the United States and Canada for major transit authorities, Class I, short-line railroads, and rail-served commercial and industrial companies. Trusted RailWorks brands include L.K. Comstock, PNR RailWorks, and NARSTCO. For more information, visit www.railworks.com.

 

About Bernhard Capital Partners

BCP is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013. BCP has deployed capital in five funds across several strategies and has over $5 billion in assets under management. BCP seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.