Progress Rail Service Corporation

1600 Progress Drive, P.O. Box 1037, Albertville, Alabama, United States | Multi-Material Recycling

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures our products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry.With our acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.For more than half a century, Electro-Motive locomotives have hauled freight and passengers, powered ships, and generated electricity for over 100 countries around the globe. Our products are built to last and outperform the competition. EMD products have performed in nearly every imaginable condition - from the sands of the Sahara, to the heights of the Andes, to the demanding grades of the Powder River Basin. With that performance, we've not only helped our customers achieve their goals, but we've also earned a reputation for quality, service and innovation.Progress Rail engages in a lifelong relationship with customers and offers a complete line of value-added services to enhance the performance of our products. The equipment management and maintenance services set industry standards for service excellence. Through technological advancements and customer-focused solutions, our customers achieve new levels of availability, reliability and asset utilization. Listening to and supporting customers, pursuing continuous improvement, and building on a reputation for manufacturing excellence, we look forward to a future of innovation and service to the fast-changing global railroad and power products industries.

SERVICES :As railroads throughout the world turn to Progress Rail and Electro-Motive Diesel for a wide variety of needs, we provide an extensive line of reliable services.Locomotive and Railcar Services:Our Locomotive & Railcar Services (LRS) business unit leads the industry by providing products, services and value for Class I, short line and transit railroad companies. Our ability to repair and refurbish parts saves you money, and our network of strategically located facilities saves you time.Our AAR-certified shops provide services and repairs on a wide variety of cars, and our locomotive repair shops can handle everything from minor repairs to total rebuilds. If it rides on the rails, we can keep it rolling.What sets us apart from other companies is our integration: our ability to repair and refurbish viable parts, to recycle old parts or retired cars, and to deliver the products you need as fast as possible thanks to our network of strategically located facilities. Whether you need wheelsets, axles, bearings, couplers, brake beams or other parts, we can provide them and will get them to you quickly.If you are in the market for new equipment, we can help. Our latest offering is a gen set locomotive powered by Cat engines. This state-of-the-art locomotive is designed for maximum fuel efficiency and emissions compliance.From new gen set locomotives manufactured at our Mayfield, Ky., facility, to refurbished units rebuilt at our other locomotive shops, we've got what you need to keep your fleet rolling. From inspection and general repairs to new railcars and total rebuilds, we have the products you need. Class I, short line and transit railroads trust us with their car needs, whether they are buying new cars or leasing new or used units.Engineering & Track Services:The Engineering & Track Services (ETS) business unit has long been a market leader providing excellent service to the Class I, transit and shortline railroad industry, as well as contractors and the maintenance of way industry. We are a preferred provider in the industry because of our focus on dependable service. In addition, our commitment to continual improvement and investments in technology provide our customers with consistent high quality services they deserve.The services we provide are primarily focused on the track structure and the maintenance of the track structure. We are experienced in every aspect of services we provide, including track removal, tail and OTM sorting, signal and communication maintenance, mobile welding and equipment financing--short term rental or long term leasing.
Company Details
Company NameProgress Rail Service Corporation
Business CategoryMulti-Material Recycling
Address1600 Progress Drive
P.O. Box 1037
Albertville
Alabama
United States
ZIP: 35950
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Year EstablishedNA
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