Associations
Class I Railroads
Manufacturers
Short Lines
Associations
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Railroad Association of Canada (RAC)
Railway System Suppliers Inc. (RSSI)
Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI)
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of its more than 400 short line and regional railroad members in legislative and regulatory matters. Short line and regional railroads are an important and growing component of the railroad industry. Today, they operate and maintain 29 percent of the American railroad industry’s route mileage, and account for 9 percent of the rail industry’s freight revenue and 11 percent of railroad employment.
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
AAR members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Based in Washington, DC, the AAR is committed to keeping the railroads of North America safe, fast, efficient, clean, and technologically advanced. We invite any company involved in the ever-growing railroad community to join the AAR.
Railroad Association of Canada (RAC)
http://www.railcan.ca/default.htm
Railway Systems Suppliers Inc. (RSSI)
RSSI is a trade association serving the communication and signal segment of the rail transportation industry.
RSSI continues to grow with over 225 member companies.
Our primary effort each year is to organize and manage a trade show for our members to exhibit their products and services. The association was incorporated in 1966 as the Railway Signal and Communication Supppliers Association Inc. Previous to that time it existed as two separate entities, one for the signal area and one dealing in the communications area of the railroad industry. Although records are vague for the years previous to 1966, there are indications that one or both of these entities were in existence as far back as 1906. In 1972, the corporate name was changed to Railway Systems Suppliers Inc.
The governing body of the RSSI is made up of fourteen directors from fourteen member companies and meets five times a year. These elected Directors each serve for three year terms without remuneration. Any expenses involved are either born by the individual or their company.
Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI)
http://www.aar.com/ttci/index.htm
TTCI is a world-class intermodal research and test center that offers a wide range of capabilities. The center is owned by the Federal Railroad Administration and is operated in the private sector by the Association of American Railroads.
We respond quickly to new business and growth opportunities, and can help you pursue development activities more aggressively. We have streamlined our business functions to better meet the needs of our customers.
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Class I Railroads
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
CSX Transportation
Ferro Mex Railroad of Mexico
Kansas City Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Texas Mexican Railway
Union Pacific
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Canadian National
http://www.cn.ca/en_index.shtml
Canadian Pacific
http://www8.cpr.ca/cms/English/default.htm
CSX Transportation
Ferro Mex Railroad of Mexico
Kansas City Southern
Welcome to Kansas City Southern (KCS), a holding company comprised of four railroads: Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR), Texas Mexican Railway (Tex Mex), Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana (TFM) and Panama Canal Railway Co. (PCRC). More and more, we are known as the NAFTA Railway for providing seamless rail service for North American shippers.
Our vision is to be a strong, independent transportation company that consistently delivers exceptional service to our customers, challenging careers to our employees and increasing value to our shareholders.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
http://www.nscorp.com/nscorp/index.jsp
Texas Mexican Railway
http://www.kcsi.com/corporate/tmr.html
The Texas Mexican Railway (Tex Mex) dates back to 1856 when construction began on its 157-mile line between Laredo and Corpus Christi, Texas. Today the Tex Mex continues to own and operate that core stretch of track but has extended its network an additional 400 miles through trackage rights in Texas.
Union Pacific
Manufacturers
10 East
Comet Industries
Lat-Lon
OmniTRAX
Railroad Controls Limited
RailTech Communications
RMI RailConnect
Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Signal Computer Consultants
Southern Technologies
Systems Associates Inc. (SAI)
The TCB Group
Tiefenbach – Wheel Detectors
Vision Financial
10 East
To thrive in challenging times, companies must focus on their core competencies and use technology more proficiently than the competition. 10East provides the access to… and delivers the expertise of those new technologies to Fortune 500 rail focused companies. More specifically, we build Business Intelligence Solutions that enable our customers to operate more efficiently…. at a lower cost. We do not serve any other market.
Our Business Intelligence Solutions include Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Applications Outsourcing (AO), Business Process Management (BPM), and Business Process Transformation services, as well as traditional vertical market Application Service Provider (ASP) services. Our Internet-based, rail focused services enable our users to collaborate across departments, companies, and business partners….. next door…. or around the world, anytime…. anywhere.
This challenging business requires deep industry knowledge and extraordinary technical expertise in integrating new and existing data and systems, as well as driving and enabling increasingly efficient business processes. The result is a more efficient running operation, supported by business systems that really work. As a trusted business partner and the leading Application Service Provider (ASP) in our industry, we provide a complete turnkey solution. Absolutely no excuses.
We make running a tough railroad business a breeze!
Comet Industries
Comet Industries is continually evolving by keeping pace with the expanding technology of today. Power, communication and mobility are keys to success in an ever-changing world.
Since 1963, Comet has been at the forefront in servicing these aspects of life and business. Our Communications & Signal and Railroad divisions offer a wide range of products and services for communication and mobility. Our Industrial Products division is a leading Generac Power System distributor for RV, Marine, HomeStand-By, Rental and Industrial applications, as well as for other leading manufacturers.
Lat-Lon
Lat-Lon was founded in 1999 to provide a low-cost and reliable solution for shipping companies interested in tracking and monitoring their assets. Since that time period the company has pioneered a number of ground-breaking technologies, including the introduction of the X-8 in early 2000, the first totally self-contained solar powered wireless monitoring system for railcars. In 2003 Lat-Lon introduced their third generation tracking system, called RailRider™, that provides significant enhancements over existing solar-powered wireless monitoring and tracking systems on the market. In 2003 Lat-Lon became the first company to receive Association of American Railroads approval for on-board monitoring of hot bearing events on freight cars.
OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX, Inc. is one of North America’s leading transportation services companies and the largest privately-held rail services company in North America. An affiliate of The Broe Companies, Inc., it offers a broad range of transportation services to clients in the industrial and transportation sectors.
Railroad Controls Limited
http://www.railroadcontrols.com
Railroad Controls Limited is one of the fastest growing railroad signal and communications companies in North America. This company, founded in 1994, has developed a strong customer following because we have dedicated ourselves to being the best resource for all of a railroad’s needs in signaling and communications. In this short period of time we have established contractual relationships with more than fifty railroads, including commuter rail systems, and currently maintain over 2,100 highway-railroad grade crossings, warning systems and wayside signal systems.
Our primary goal is to provide the highest possible levels of safety and reliability. To accomplish this we employ only the best and most experienced people. The majority of our operations personnel are Class 1 railroad trained specialists. We support them with the best training, tools and equipment to assure that they are prepared to do their jobs safely and efficiently. We supply equipment from the most reputable firms in the signal and communications industries. Most importantly, we instill in all of our employees the company’s goal of always striving for excellence in performance and service. To RCL, the project is not complete until the customer is satisfied.
RailTech Communications
RailTech Communications: Formed by experienced railroad contractors to fulfill the Railroad industry’s requirements and expectations for reliable communications systems installations and repairs. RailTech employees have a minimum of ten years experience in the Railroad industry as well as established exemplary reputations.
RailTech’s depth of experience is top to bottom and unparalleled. With this experience comes an acute understanding of the requirements and expectations of our customers giving RailTech a head start advantage to meet our customer needs.
RailTech Communications: Meeting the needs of the Railroad industry in AEI systems, AEI repair, installation, wayside systems installation, wayside system repair, maintenance, and communication construction.
“RailTech is a company built on the commitment of customer satisfaction and the understanding of what it takes to achieve this.” Richard P. Harris, President.
RMI RailConnect
RMI’s Mission: To serve the railroad industry by developing and delivering the best possible information technology services and e-Commerce solutions for railroads and rail customers.
Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Signal Computer Consultants
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/aeitag/index.html
Southern Technologies
http://www.southern-tech.com/
Southern Technologies is a thirty-four year old company with extensive experience in all phases of defect detector design, manufacture, installation and support. The manufacture of defect detection and reporting systems is the primary business of the company. All design manufacturing and marketing activities of the company are directed toward the rail industry.
Market focus that allows the maximum benefit to our customers and controlled growth for the company is the goal of Southern Technologies Corporation.
Engineering, manufacturing and support operations are performed in a modern well equipped 21,500 square foot facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. All design, assembly and testing of Southern Technologies products are performed under the guidelines of the ISO 9001 quality standards.
Systems Associates Inc. (SAI)
http://www.systemsassoc.com/index.html
Systems Associates, Inc. has been a supplier of industrial weighing products since our founding in 1976. Our corporate philosophy is to provide weighing systems that are designed and packaged for your specific needs, requirements, and processes at an affordable price. This commitment to the systems approach has resulted in quality weighing products with lasting value and trouble-free operation.
SAI is a major supplier of railcar weighing systems and railcar identification systems. Our innovative designs and use of state-of-the-art technology have set the pace for the railcar weighing equipment industry.
The TCB Group
http://www.tcbgroup.com
The TCB Group is committed to satisfying and exceeding its customers’ needs and expectations by delivering superior products and services which both the customer and The TCB Group can look to with pride.
We have made a strong commitment to the concept of partnering as the cornerstone of our business philosophy. The three major business areas of The TCB Group are as follows:
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Marketing, Advertising & Sales Consulting
- Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) Sales & Consulting
- Wireless and Radio Frequency (RFID) Sales & Consulting
Tiefenbach – Wheel Detectors
http://www.tiefenbach.de/Englisch/eti005.htm
Automation and rationalization of operations belong to the scope of our technological methods as well as “intelligent” systems that ensure safe and dependable production and train formation in marshalling yards, for level crossing and high speed traffic. Tiefenbach has been a successful provider of electronic sensors for rail traffic for a long time now. In 1967, we started to use sensor technology for employment as wheel sensors.
The electronic double wheel sensor, manufactured today by Tiefenbach, ensures safe operation and is robust with a long service life.
Vision Financial
http://www.visionfinancialgroup.com
With a combined 75+ years experience in the Equipment Leasing, Banking and Finance Industries, Vision Financial is well positioned and experienced to meet the needs of today’s customers. We are not limited by equipment type, location or cost, and we can provide a wide variety of equipment leasing and financing structures for our lessees.
Short Lines
Cedar America Rail Holdings
Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad
Genesee & Wyoming Inc
Greenbrier Companies
Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS)
Manufacturers Railway Company
METRA Rail
National Rail Passenger Rail Corporation (AMTRAK)
Rail America
Transtar
Trinity Industries Inc
Vermont Railway
Watco Companies
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Cedar America Rail Holdings
http://www.dmerail.com/PDF/CARHMarketingPamphlet.pdf
In 1986, the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern was established to serve shippers in southern Minnesota and South Dakota along lines formerly owned by Chicago and North Western. In 2002, DM&E was joined by the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern, which took over operations of I & M Rail Link in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. A new company, Cedar American Rail Holdings, Inc. was established to bridge the operations and administration of the two railroads. Together, DM&E and IC&E serve eight states in the heartland of America. The management team of DM&E and IC&E have extensive experience with both Class I and regional railroads. Largest regional railroad system With more than 2,500 miles of track, the combined DM&E and IC&E is the largest contiguous Class II regional railroad system in the United States and the only regional railroad with connections to all major North American Class I railroads.
Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad
http://www.southshorefreight.com/
The Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad is a strategically located shortline carrier connecting northern Indiana’s industrial complex with 20 transcontinental, regional, and local railroads, including all those within the Chicago Switching District.
Headquarters are located in Michigan City, IN. The company is a privately held freight service railroad. Passenger service over the line is provided by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and is not affiliated with the Chicago SouthShore.
Trackage extends from South Bend, IN westward to Kensington, 115th Street in Chicago and south from Michigan City, IN to Stillwell, IN and Kingsbury Industrial Park. Other principal cities served by the SouthShore include Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Burns Harbor, Portage, Michigan City, and LaPorte, IN.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc
http://www.gwrr.com/
A world-class provider of rail-freight transportation and its supporting services. GWI functions as a holding company with subsidiaries that own and operate regional freight railroads. We own or have interests in more than 20 railroads in five countries (United States, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Australia), and operate over 8,100 miles of owned and leased track and more than 3,000 additional miles under track-access arrangements.
Greenbrier Companies
The Greenbrier Companies [NYSE:GBX], headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry in North America and Europe. Greenbrier builds and markets new railroad freight cars in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany and Poland. It repairs and refurbishes freight cars and wheels at ten locations across North America. Greenbrier owns or manages a fleet of approximately 44,000 railcars.
Greenbrier also builds ocean-going barges for the maritime industry at its Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility. Steel forgings, weighing up to 100 tons, are produced at Greenbrier’s TrentonWorks Forge, the largest in Canada.
Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS)
Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, the Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS), operates over 500 miles between Omaha, Nebraska and Chicago, Illinois on the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific mainline, with a branch line from Bureau to Peoria in Illinois.
IAIS was created on November 2, 1984, it is one of the “oldest” regional railroads in existence with connections to all major Class 1 carriers at various points on its line. As a result, IAIS customers are able to ship their goods to or from anywhere in North America.
In America’s Heartland, the IAIS primarily transports grain, agricultural products, steel, scrap, appliances, intermodal containers and trailers, chemicals and forest products.
The IAIS plays an integral part in its customer’s expansion from a regional to a global market base. With its customer-driven operation, the IAIS has successfully increased its customer base.
Manufacturers Railway Company
http://www.anheuser-busch.com/overview/Railway.htm
Manufacturers Railway Company, an Anheuser-Busch company, has been serving the rail industry since 1887, providing locomotive repair and maintenance. Repairs range from rebuilding components to rebuilding entire locomotives.
METRA Rail
National Rail Passenger Rail Corporation (AMTRAK)
The name Amtrak is the blending of the words “American” and “Track”. The railroad’s official name is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Amtrak began service on May 1, 1971 when Clocker No. 235 departed New York Penn Station at 12:05 a.m. bound for Philadelphia. In 1971, Amtrak announced a schedule of 184 trains, serving 314 destinations. When service began on May 1, 1971, Amtrak had 25 employees. Today, the company employs 22,000 people.
Rail America
RailAmerica, Inc., the world’s largest short line and regional freight railroad operator, owns 47 short line and regional railroads, operating approximately 12,000 route miles in the United States, Canada and Australia, including track access. In North America, the Company’s railroads operate in 26 states and six Canadian provinces.
Transtar
From the Erie Canal to the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, Utah… from the St. Lawrence Seaway to our first tentative steps toward outer space, this nation’s industrial growth has been powered by transportation.
Since the late 1800’s, the Transtar companies have been an important component in this country’s industrial development. Moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites. Transporting finished products to market. Storing and handling bulk commodities. Providing water and rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation’s industrial heartland.
Trinity Industries Inc
http://www.trinityrail.com/
Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TRN), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s leading diversified industrial companies. Trinity operates through five prinicpal business segments: Railcar, Inland Barge, Parts and services, Construction Products and Industrial Products Segments. Each segment manufactures a broad range of products specifically designed to serve Trinity’s global industrial customers.
Vermont Railway
http://www.vermontrailway.com/
Watco Companies
http://www.watcocompanies.com/
Watco Companies will provide the best transportation related services to our customers in the most efficient and economical manner possible. We will provide an environment that allows our companies and our people to improve and grow, passing on to future generations a company with an outstanding reputation for customer service, profitability and quality.
Watco Companies was started in 1983 by Charles R. “Dick” Webb. The first operation was an industrial switching operation in DeRidder, Louisiana that is still in existence today. After making sure this operation was in control and serving the customer up to expectation, Dick started his first mechanical operation, a railcar repair shop in Coffeyville, Kansas with a group of hand picked employees and a determination to make a difference in the quality of the industry. From this base and the efforts of our hard working employees, we have grown into many facets of the rail industry. Our focus has been one of customer satisfaction in any business venture be it in or out of the rail industry.
