Crosstie Tech: What’s New, What’s Next
RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2024 ISSUE: Suppliers provide a market outlook on these foundational supports.
NARSTCO
NARSTCO Introduces its “e” Clip Type Fastener
NARSTCO, one of the many vendors at this year’s Railway Interchange in Indianapolis, is introducing its “e” Clip Type Fastener, crafted from recycled U.S. steel.
Active Sleepers
RAILWAY AGE, APRIL 2023 ISSUE: Foundational to the freight and passenger rail network, crossties handle pressure from all sides—from train weight to Mother Nature.
Class I Briefs: NS, UP
Norfolk Southern (NS) recognizes 15 customers and suppliers for leadership in energy efficiency, innovation and environmental stewardship. Also, Union Pacific (UP) reports the Mexican government’s extension of the Carta Porte grace period.
Crosstie Market Outlook
RAILWAY AGE, APRIL 2022 ISSUE: Suppliers cover today’s often challenging crosstie market—from
the latest products, treatments and tools to sustainability
and end-of-life planning.
Bernhard Capital Completes RailWorks Acquisition
Bernhard Capital Partners Management is the new owner of RailWorks Corp., a track construction and maintenance services provider; it completed the acquisition from Wind Point Partners on Nov. 10.
Jones Named NARSTCO GM
RailWorks company NARSTCO has named Bruce Jones its General Manager, based at NARSTCO headquarters in Midlothian, Texas.
RailWorks acquiring NARSTCO
Track construction and maintenance services provider RailWorks Corp. has finalized an agreement to acquire NARSTCO, a manufacturer of steel crossties and turnout crosstie sets.
Cross-country or crosstown, crossties mark the way
As old rights-of-way expand or are rehabilitated—and as new rail transit routes are created and extended—the growing demand for crossties will have to serve a more diverse marketplace.