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Whether you are installing a railroad crossing where there wasn’t one or replacing an old crossing that is in disrepair, it’s important to do things correctly. That means contracting a professional railroad construction firm like ours to ensure that all bases are...

Railroad maintenance has been in the news lately. Certain railway accidents have put the need for better railroad track maintenance into the public eye, and for good reason. While you might think of railroad tracks as being of this indestructible material that you can...

As Earth Day is approaching (April 22) we can’t help but think about what our industry contributes to the overall health of the environment that everyone depends on. You might not know it, but commuter and freight trains are two of the best ways to transport people...

You might think twice about crossing the road at a busy intersection. Furthermore, obeying pedestrian laws probably comes second nature to you. Cars are an everyday part of our lives. We learn at a young age how to respect them and be safe around them; doing so can be...

How do you give a railroad track a second life? First and foremost, the track must be retired. You might think the simplest way to retire track is to simply let nature take over. However, the proper way to retire railroad track is through a company like ours. We...

Trains are one of those things that you might always see or hear but not know too much about. While the railroads are responsible for much of the transportation and commerce around the United States, they don’t receive a lot of public attention. We are here to say...

One of the repair services we offer as a full-service rail service in New England and beyond is known as “field welding.” While welding has always been an important part of civil engineering, field welding in particular is extremely useful to the maintenance and...

As a New England railroad owner, you must be used to regular maintenance and other needs when it comes to keeping your railroad safe, secure, and profitable. Yet, we see so many clients take a piecemeal approach to railroad management before they meet us. If you...

Railroads, as durable as they are, are not immune to the weather, especially in the winter. While regular winter weather is no problem, the accumulation of snow and ice during extreme weather can be a huge problem to trains as well as the components that the trains...

What Goes into a Railroad Track Inspection: Do you have a train track nearby? You might be used to the noise by now, but next time you hear a train off in the distance take a moment to appreciate the massive forces being applied. How far away are you from the track? A...

Your Guide to Railroad Construction: It's funny; we see railroads across the United States. Depending on your town or city, you might see more or less of it, but trains have always been a persistent feature of the American landscape. Trains and railways have so long...

What goes into train track rehabilitation in New England? Train tracks are designed to take a beating. When we build a track, we incorporate important elements into that track to ensure it can withstand the rigors of its environment; proper drainage, level grading,...

Michael D'Amours was recently featured in this article from NARSTCO on the Mass Coastal Railroad.