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The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association
 
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Why Join the NRC?
 
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. ("NRC") is the only non-profit trade association organized specifically to serve the needs of the railroad and transit construction industry. The NRC's primary objective is to advance the mutual interests of its members and the railroad construction industry by:
 
   Promoting, developing and protecting the railroad construction industry;
   Promoting continuing education, and improvement of railroad construction methods;
   Promoting and supporting high ethical standards and combating unfair practices;
   Promoting and improving communication between contractors and railroads, owners, public agencies, engineers and suppliers; and
   Promoting and supporting legislation that furthers the railroad construction business climate.
 
Over 100 of the top railroad contracting firms in the country have chosen to join NRC. There are many benefits to membership, including:
 
   Listing in the annual NRC Membership Directory, a national publication and important resource for project owners, which is distributed to Class I, II and III railroads, industrial track owners, transit authorities and commuter agencies;
   Updates on federal and state transportation spending and regulatory changes;
   Eligibility for the annual Safe Contractor of the Year Award:
   Included in your dues ($8 non-deductible portion) will be a print and digital subscription to Railway Track & Structures magazine;
   Discounted prices on NRC merchandise;
   20% national discount on lodging at all Red Roof Inns across the country;
   Participation in the annual NRC Conference and Exhibition;
   Access to the annual NRC Railroad Construction Equipment Auction;
   On-line and CD-ROM based safety training courses in FRA regulation 49 CFR 214, Subpart C Roadway Worker Protection and FRA regulation CFR 213 Track Safety Standards; and
   Access to a complete network of railroad executives and key government officials.
 
NRC members range in size from small family businesses to the largest companies in the industry. They perform every type of rail construction and maintenance-of-way work imaginable across North America. By joining the NRC you join a community of companies and individuals -- a community with the same interests and experiences that you have. Join today!
 
Join the NRC or Renew Your Membership Now!
 
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