NARSTCO, The Preferred Sustainable Standard
One of the main initiatives related to sustainability is preserving our planet’s natural resources. Resources like trees, water, and soil are all directly affected by the choices the railroad industry makes when building infrastructure. The use of chemically treated wood ties has been the industry standard for many years.
NARSTCO, The Preferred Sustainable Standard
One of the main initiatives related to sustainability is preserving our planet’s natural resources. Resources like trees, water, and soil are all directly affected by the choices the railroad industry makes when building infrastructure. The use of chemically treated wood ties has been the industry…
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RailWorks, L.K. Comstock National Transit Rehabilitating Metro Blue Line in Minneapolis
RailWorks Corp., North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, and L.K. Comstock National Transit will be rehabilitating and upgrading a key part of Minneapolis’ busy transit network. The project will enhance the track and signals on the Blue Line in Minneapolis, specifically…
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RailWorks Completes Upgrades to Lechmere Viaduct
RailWorks recently completed upgrades on the century-old Lechmere Viaduct, a vital rail bridge connecting downtown Boston and Cambridge, Mass. Opened in 1912, the viaduct carries Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line trains across the Charles River. From July 2020 to late…
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RailWorks Companies Achieve Gold Status for Safety from NRC
RailWorks companies achieved high safety marks from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for 2021 performance. Each year, the NRC recognizes contractor member companies for their dedication to workplace safety and creating a culture that promotes safe operations…
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L.K. Comstock National Transit Celebrates Safety Accomplishments
The L.K. Comstock National Transit team achieved a major safety accomplishment on Dec. 7, marking their 1,000th day without an OSHA Recordable Injury. Additionally, L.K. Comstock National Transit reached 13 years without a Lost Time Accident this year! The team celebrated with an awards ceremony…
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L.K. Comstock National Transit Wins Safety Award
L.K. Comstock National Transit has been awarded the Construction Safety Excellence Award from the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) at the 34th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards Luncheon held at the AGC of CA #CONSTRUCT2021 Conference in Indian Wells, Calif. L.K.…
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PNR RailWorks Improving Toronto’s Rail Network Through Metrolinx Partnership
PNR RailWorks, Canada’s largest and most experienced rail infrastructure solutions provider, is making an impact on Greater Toronto’s rail transportation network through its longstanding partnership with Metrolinx. For more than 10 years, PNR has performed track and transit services for Metrolinx,…
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RailWorks Completes Work on Greater Cleveland RTA Blue/Green Line
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (RTA) Blue/Green Line is back in service following a successful track rehabilitation by RailWorks. During a complete shutdown from Aug. 8 to Oct. 3, RailWorks, via its Track Services division in Chicago, upgraded the aging track between the…
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PNR RailWorks Upgrades Fort Edmonton Park’s Streetcar System
PNR RailWorks upgraded the streetcar system at the historic Fort Edmonton Park in Alberta, Canada, which reopened this month after a years-long closure for improvements. In 2019, work began on the Fort Edmonton Park Enhancement Project to improve the expansive park and its historical sites. From…
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NARSTCO Products Provide Benefits to Finger Lakes Railway
Cost efficiency and environmental sustainability made NARSTCO steel ties and turnout sets an easy choice for New York’s Finger Lakes Railway. Finger Lakes Railway, which owns and operates more than 160 miles of track in upstate New York, and connects with CSX, Norfolk Southern, and New York…
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