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NRC Members Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
After meeting in Washington, D.C., for the NRC's spring board meeting, NRC members and staff went to Capitol Hill for discussions with lawmakers about issues impacting the railway industry.
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Herzog Technologies Hosts U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne on Facility Tour
NRC member Herzog Technologies hosted a grassroots event with U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne where they discussed its service to the railway industry and its economic impact.
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NRC 2024 Conference Attendees Take to the Golf Course and Shooting Range
Hundreds of conference attendees took a break from the busy conference schedule for a round of golf or trap shooting in the Phoenix area.
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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Industry Railway Suppliers with 2023 Innovation in Technology Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the NRC's second annual Innovation in Technology Award: FTS Tools and Railway Industry Suppliers.
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Modern Railway Systems Chief Signal Engineer Tom Hunter Wins Field Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Modern Railway Systems' Tom Hunter for being recognized as the 2023 NRC Field Employee of the Year.
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R.J. Corman Wins 2023 NRC Small Project of the Year Award
R.J. Corman was honored at the 2024 NRC Annual Conference for its work to construct a new test loop at MxV Rail’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) in Pueblo, Colorado.
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Railway Industry Veteran Joe Daloisio Is Named NRC Chairman
Joe Daloisio was named NRC Chairman at the annual conference in Scottsdale in early January. Former NRC Chairman Steve Bolte stepped down following a two-year term.
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Ames Construction Wins NRC 2023 Large Construction Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction has been honored for its work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector project on BNSF Railway in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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NRC Announces 2023 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners
NRC honored 47 contractors with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards for their exemplary safety performance in 2023 at the NRC's 2024 Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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NRC Announces 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
The NRC is proud to announce the winners of its 2023 NRC Scholarship awards: first place - Jared Kish, second place - Margaret Konczak, and third place - Zoee Robinson.
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Omaha Track Hosts U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts on Tour of Omaha Headquarters
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (D-NE) and railroad industry leaders participated in a NRC-REMSA grassroots event in Omaha on November 20.
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NRC President Wieland Represents Contractors and Suppliers at RailTrends
NRC President Ashley Wieland spoke to industry leaders at Progressive Railroading’s conference in New York on November 16.
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L.B. Foster Hosts U.S. Rep. Mike Carey on Tour of Ohio Facility
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey and staff members toured L.B. Foster's Dublin facility where the company designs and manufactures railroad track monitoring systems and solutions.
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NRC Welcomes Marian Barreto as Operations and Meeting Manager
Marian Barreto has joined the NRC team. She will be responsible for helping to manage programs and events and support the association's annual conference.
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NRC Appoints L.B. Foster's Doug Combs to Its Board of Directors
The NRC welcomes Doug Combs to its Board of Directors. Doug brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to our 20-member Board along with valuable leadership and expertise.
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NRC’s Michael McGonagle Honored as a Progressive Railroading Rising Star
The NRC's Mike McGonagle is among 25 professionals under age 40 honored by Progressive Railroading as a Rising Star for their leadership in the rail industry.
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NRC Railroad Equipment Auction Generates Funds for Safety Training
The 19th annual auction sold more than 200 items and generated more than $1 million in sales. Proceeds will help the NRC develop future safety training resources.
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The NRC Pays Tribute to the Late Kevin Brons, Principal with Commercial Insurance Associates
Kevin Brons passed away on May 4. He was active in the NRC and played a pivotal role in the NRC's "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards.
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Loram Technologies Breaks Ground on New Rail Technology Campus
U.S. Rep. John Carter (TX-31) participated in groundbreaking for Loram Technologies' Global Rail Campus, a new, rail-served facility in Georgetown, Texas.
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NRC Promotes Womach to Vice President of Finance
Congratulations to NRC staff member Nicole Womach for being promoted to Vice President of Finance. Her promotion acknowledges exceptional contributions to the NRC.
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NRC PLC Committee Members Discuss Rail Issues on Capitol Hill
Members of the NRC's Policy & Legislative Committee met with U.S. Rep. Rudy Rakym (IN-2nd District) and other Members of Congress on April 18 to discuss the rail industry.
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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls Tours Herzog Facility During Joint NRC-REMSA Grassroots Event
Herzog Technologies Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, House Transportation & Infrastructure Rail Subcommittee Chairman, at its facility in Ft. Worth.
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NRC Promotes McGonagle to Newly Created Position
NRC staff member Mike McGonagle has assumed additional responsibilities to coordinate government affairs issues and activities for the NRC and its sister association REMSA.
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NRC 2023 Conference Attendees Soak Up the Sun and Swing Away
NRC Conference attendees enjoyed some down time on the golf course while in Boca Raton. Everyone was a winner but some played better than others. Congrats to these standouts.
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NRC Announces 2022 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners
Congratulations to the employees of contractors honored with "2022 Safe Contractor of the Year" awards at the NRC 2023 Conference on Boca Raton, Florida, on January 5.
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NRC To Induct Railroad Construction Veterans into Hall of Fame
The NRC inducts into it Hall of Fame three railroad construction veterans who built their respective companies and contributed to the development and growth of the NRC.
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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Harsco Rail with Innovation in Technology Awards
Congratulations to FTS Tools and Harsco Rail for winning first and second place "Innovation in Technology" awards. The inaugural award was introduced in 2022.
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Hamilton Construction's Chad Hummel Wins NRC Field Employee of the Year
Hamilton Construction Project Manager Chad Hummel has won the NRC 2022 Field Employee of the Year Award for his service to railroad clients in the Pacific Northwest.
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Bottom Line Co. Wins NRC 2022 Small Project of the Year Award
Bottom Line Co. is honored for its work to upgrade 26 bridges on Watco's South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) Railroad in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Walsh Construction Wins NRC 2022 Large Project of the Year Award
The NRC honors Walsh Construction for its work on the $180 million Terminal Railroad Association of St Louis’ (TRRA) Merchants’ Bridge reconstruction project.
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NRC Announces 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
Three undergraduates will receive scholarships from the NRC through its annual Scholarship program for children & grandchildren of employees of NRC member companies.
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NRC Awards Education Grant To Michigan Technological University
Congratulations to the Rail Transportation Program at the Michigan Tech for being the recipient of a 2022 NRC Education Grant for $15,000.
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NRC Is Now Accepting Applications for Annual Awards
It's time to start preparing applications for NRC's annual awards, including the Innovation in Technology Award, offered for the first time to recognize innovative technologies or services.
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Holland, L.P. Hosts U.S. Sen. Duckworth Staff Member on Manufacturing Facility Tour
Employees at Holland's University Park, IL, facility met with Peter Danos, Suburban Outreach and Grants Coordinator for U.S. Sen. Duckworth.
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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow Tours Willamette Valley Co. Manufacturing Facility
NRC and REMSA member company Willamette Valley Co. hosted U.S. Rep. Julia Tedlow (R-LA) on a tour of its manufacturing facility in Pineville, LA.
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NRC Appoints Chad Anderson and Gary Kohnert To Board of Directors
Two railway industry veterans have joined the NRC's Board of Directors. They will fill the vacancies of two former board members who resigned their positions.
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A&K Railroad Materials Hosts U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids on Facility Tour
The NRC and REMSA sponsored a grassroots event with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and A&K Railroad Materials at its offices and manufacturing facility in Kansas City.
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The NRC Is Now Accepting Applications for Education Grants
It's time for U.S. colleges, universities and technical schools with railroad-related construction & engineering programs to apply for a $15,000 NRC education grant.
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Everyone Was A Winner at the NRC Conference Golf Tournament
Picture-perfect weather in a beautiful Arizona setting provided an ideal escape for participants in the 2022 NRC Conference Golf Tournament.
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NRC Compiles Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Resources
Looking for information on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affects the railway industry? Check out the NRC's comprehensive resources.
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NRC Member EVRAZ NA Hosts U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper for Pueblo Facility Tour
EVRAZ North America officials hosted a group of officials on a tour of its facility in Pueblo, Co., and discussed the benefits of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure bill.
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NRC’S McGonagle Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Five-year NRC employee Michael McGonagle has earned a title change and expanded responsibilities in his new role as Vice President of Operations.
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Railway Industry Leader Steve Bolte To Serve as NRC Chairman
The NRC installed Steve Bolte, Danella's Vice President of Business Development North America, as Chairman on January 8, 2022, at its annual conference in Phoenix.
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NRC Awards Railroad Contractors for Exemplary Safety Performance
The NRC recognized contractors with exemplary safety performance in 2021 with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards at its 2022 Conference in Phoenix.
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NRC Names Chuck Baker, Mike Choat and Stan Herzog To Its Hall of Fame
The NRC has named three railway construction industry leaders to its Hall of Fame. Chuck Baker, Mike Choat, and the late Stan Herzog will be inducted on January 7, 2022.
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RailWorks’ Bill Lenhart Wins NRC 2021 Field Employee of the Year
Veteran railroad construction leader Bill Lenhart, regional manager with RailWorks Track Systems, has been awarded the NRC's 2021 Field Employee of the Year.
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PCL Civil Constructors Wins NRC 2021 Small Project of the Year
PCL Civil Constructors (PCL) has won the NRC 2021 Small Project of the Year for its work on the CSX Florida Improvement Plan (FIP) Bridge Project at three sites across Florida.
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Mid-Coast Transit Constructors Wins NRC 2021 Large Project of the Year
Mid-Coast Transit Constructors (MTCT) – a joint venture of Stacy and Witbeck, Herzog and Skanska – has won the NRC 2021 Large Project of the Year award for the Mid-Coast Corridors Project.
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NRC ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced today the three recipients of its 2021 Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students.
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Join Us In Congratulating Our Two New Incoming Board Members
Two new railway industry professionals have won election to the NRC's Board of Directors: Chase Armstrong with R.J. Corman and Bob Hirte with Hamilton Construction.
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Signed Into Law
President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law Nov. 15, 2021. Read the NRC's statement in support of the bill.
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NRC’S 2022 Conference To Feature UP's Lance Fritz
Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz will be the keynote speaker at the NRC's Annual Conference in Phoenix, January 5 through 8, 2022.
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NRC Legislative Report: Infrastructure, Grassroots Event, House THUD Appropriations
Review this legislative report for the latest news, including the bipartisan infrastructure framework and its impact on rail-related funding.
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Senator Fischer Tours Headquarters of NRC Member Omaha Track
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer met with employees and rail industry leaders and toured the manufacturing facility at Omaha Track's headquarters in Omaha, Neb., on July 23, 2021.
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NRC Issues Statement on Surface Transportation Investment Act (STIA)
The NRC supports the bipartisan, marked-up STIA, which provides $78 billion over 5 years for multimodal surface transportation, rail, freight, and safety programs.
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NRC Issues Statement on INVEST in America Act Markup
Review the NRC's statement regarding the INVEST is America Act. This comprehensive surface transportation legislation would modernize U.S. roads, bridges, transit and rail.
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NRC Chairman Jim Hansen Is Named Among 2021 Railway Age Readers' Influential Leaders
Congratulations to NRC Chairman Jim Hansen for being name among 2021 Railway Age Readers' Influential Leaders.
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NRC Annual Railroad Equipment Auction a Big Success
The NRC's annual Railroad Equipment Auction May 12, 2021 was a big success on all fronts, with proceeds going to fund development of safety resources for NRC members.
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NRC Education Grant Funds Resource To Attract Youth to Rail Industry
RailTEC at the University of Illinois has utilized a 2019 NRC education grant to raise awareness about railway engineering and construction career opportunities.
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NRC FIRSTLOOK 2021 Sets Standard for Industry Webinars
NRC FirstLook 2021 was a worthy alternative to the NRC's annual in-person conference held each January. The series of four webinars attracted hundred of railway professionals.
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Congratulations to NRC 2020 Safety Award Winners
The NRC sponsors annual Safety awards to recognize the exemplary safety practices and performance of its member railway contractors. Check out our award winners.
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GeoStabilization International Wins NRC 2020 Small Project of the Year
The NRC has awarded GeoStabilization International (GSI) with its 2020 Small Project of the Year for its work on UP’s Mankato 90.5 Permanent Landslide Repair project.
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Railroad Construction Co. Wins NRC 2020 Large Project of the Year
The NRC has awarded Railroad Construction Co with its 2020 Large Project of the Year award for its work on Long Island Rail Road's Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard project.
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Herzog’s Mickey Tomlin Wins NRC 2020 Field Employee of the Year
The NRC has awarded Herzog 41-year industry veteran Mickey Tomlin with its 2020 Field Employee of the Year award. He serves as Herzog's Vice President of Field Operations.
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NRC Announces 2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
The NRC has awarded scholarships to three exemplary undergraduates students. Since 2013, the association was awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships.
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NRC Elects Holland’s Maggie Vuono To Its Board Of Directors
Holland LP National Sales Manager Maggie Vuono has been elected to a three-year term on the NRC's Board of Directors. Her term begins January 1, 2021.
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NS CEO Squires To Kick Off NRC FirstLook 2021
NS CEO James Squires will be the keynote speaker for the first of four January webcasts as part of NRC FirstLook 2021, an alternative to NRC's cancelled Annual Conference.
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NRC’s Ashley Wieland Honored as Progressive Railroading Rising Star
NRC President Ashley Wieland has been recognized by Progressive Railroading magazine as one of 25 rail industry professionals under 40 honored as 2020 Rising Stars.
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Mass Transit Magazine Names Ginsberg to its 40 Under 40 List
Matt Ginsberg has been recognized by Mass Transit magazine for his work on behalf of the NRC and others to advance the public transit industry. He is among 40 Under 40 honorees.
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It's Time to Apply for NRC 2020 Education Scholarships
The NRC is now accepting applications for 2020 education scholarships to fund college. The deadline to submit your application has been extended to October 15, 2020.
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NRC Statement on INVEST in America Act Mark-up
The NRC issued this statement following the House T&I Committee mark-up of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, INVEST in America Act.
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NRC Names RailPros’ Erika Bruhnke to Its Board of Directors
Erika Bruhnke, Vice President of Training and Media Services with RailPros, joins 19 other railway professionals in service on the NRC's Board of Directors.
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NRC President Ashley Wieland Joins Penn State Altoona Advisory Board
NRC President Ashley Wieland has been elected to the Industry Advisory Board for the Rail Transportation Engineering (RTE) Program at Penn State Altoona.
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NRC COVID-19 Resources and a Breakdown of Legislative Activities
Review recent COVID-19 news for railway contractors and suppliers since January 21, 2021 detailed under "Other Updates." See these resources from the CDC and the Biden Administration.
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NRC Welcomes Nicole Womach as Director of Finance and Administration
Nicole Womach joins the NRC in a new role with responsibility for financial operations and information and asset management of the association.
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NRC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Situation
The NRC has issued a statement on COVID-19 asking all members to practice safety and to take all recommended protective measures to help flatten the curve.
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NRC Members Share Railroad Stories for Railroad Day on the Hill
Representatives from more than 60 NRC member companies participated in “Railroad Day on the Hill” in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2020.
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Railway Industry Veteran Jim Hansen To Lead NRC as Chairman
The NRC named industry veteran Jim Hansen as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Hansen has served on the Board since 2007.
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NRC Announces 2019 Education Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Michigan Tech. University, recipients of 2019 NRC Education Grants.
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CP's Creel To Be Keynote Speaker at NRC Annual Conference
CP President and CEO Keith Creel will be the keynote speaker at the NRC Annual Conference in San Diego, on January 6, 2020.
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Congratulations to NRC 2019 Safety Award Winners
Winners of NRC safety awards are recognized for their exemplary safety practices and performance at the annual NRC conference in January.
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Harold & Scott Brace and Bill Stout To Join Hall of Fame
The NRC will induct railroad pioneers Harold and Scott Brace and Bill Stout into its Hall of Fame at its annual conference in January 2020.
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Skanka's Shelby Conrad Named Field Employee of the Year
The NRC has named Shelby Conrad, Track Manager with Skanska USA Civil West, as its 2019 Field Employee of the Year.
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Massman's Grand River Response Wins Small Project of the Year
Massman Construction's response to restore NS track on the Grand River Bridge has been recognized as NRC's Small Project of the Year.
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R.J. Corman's 2019 Midwest Floods Work Wins Lg. Project of the Year
R.J. Corman's response to historic flooding on BNSF's line in Iowa and Missouri has earned recognition as the NRC's Large Project of the Year.
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NRC Names Ashley Wieland as President To Lead Association
The NRC has tapped Ashley Wieland to serve as its President. Ashley returns to lead the association she worked at earlier in her career.
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NRC Hires TGA AMS for Govt. Affairs, Assn. Mgt. Services
TGA AMS President Matt Ginsberg returns to the NRC where he worked previously to provide govt. affairs and association management services.
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U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford Visits 2019 NRC Equipment Auction
U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR-01) attended the 2019 NRC Railroad Equipment Auction.
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Announcing the 2019 Scholarship Award Winners!
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) is proud the announce the recipients of our 2019 educational scholarships.
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NRC Members Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
After meeting in Washington, D.C., for the NRC's spring board meeting, NRC members and staff went to Capitol Hill for discussions with lawmakers about issues impacting the railway industry.
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NRC 2024 Conference Attendees Take to the Golf Course and Shooting Range
Hundreds of conference attendees took a break from the busy conference schedule for a round of golf or trap shooting in the Phoenix area.
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Railway Industry Veteran Joe Daloisio Is Named NRC Chairman
Joe Daloisio was named NRC Chairman at the annual conference in Scottsdale in early January. Former NRC Chairman Steve Bolte stepped down following a two-year term.
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NRC President Wieland Represents Contractors and Suppliers at RailTrends
NRC President Ashley Wieland spoke to industry leaders at Progressive Railroading’s conference in New York on November 16.
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NRC Welcomes Marian Barreto as Operations and Meeting Manager
Marian Barreto has joined the NRC team. She will be responsible for helping to manage programs and events and support the association's annual conference.
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NRC Appoints L.B. Foster's Doug Combs to Its Board of Directors
The NRC welcomes Doug Combs to its Board of Directors. Doug brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to our 20-member Board along with valuable leadership and expertise.
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NRC’s Michael McGonagle Honored as a Progressive Railroading Rising Star
The NRC's Mike McGonagle is among 25 professionals under age 40 honored by Progressive Railroading as a Rising Star for their leadership in the rail industry.
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The NRC Pays Tribute to the Late Kevin Brons, Principal with Commercial Insurance Associates
Kevin Brons passed away on May 4. He was active in the NRC and played a pivotal role in the NRC's "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards.
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NRC Promotes Womach to Vice President of Finance
Congratulations to NRC staff member Nicole Womach for being promoted to Vice President of Finance. Her promotion acknowledges exceptional contributions to the NRC.
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NRC Promotes McGonagle to Newly Created Position
NRC staff member Mike McGonagle has assumed additional responsibilities to coordinate government affairs issues and activities for the NRC and its sister association REMSA.
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NRC Appoints Chad Anderson and Gary Kohnert To Board of Directors
Two railway industry veterans have joined the NRC's Board of Directors. They will fill the vacancies of two former board members who resigned their positions.
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NRC Compiles Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Resources
Looking for information on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affects the railway industry? Check out the NRC's comprehensive resources.
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NRC’S McGonagle Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Five-year NRC employee Michael McGonagle has earned a title change and expanded responsibilities in his new role as Vice President of Operations.
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Railway Industry Leader Steve Bolte To Serve as NRC Chairman
The NRC installed Steve Bolte, Danella's Vice President of Business Development North America, as Chairman on January 8, 2022, at its annual conference in Phoenix.
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Join Us In Congratulating Our Two New Incoming Board Members
Two new railway industry professionals have won election to the NRC's Board of Directors: Chase Armstrong with R.J. Corman and Bob Hirte with Hamilton Construction.
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Signed Into Law
President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law Nov. 15, 2021. Read the NRC's statement in support of the bill.
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NRC Legislative Report: Infrastructure, Grassroots Event, House THUD Appropriations
Review this legislative report for the latest news, including the bipartisan infrastructure framework and its impact on rail-related funding.
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NRC Issues Statement on Surface Transportation Investment Act (STIA)
The NRC supports the bipartisan, marked-up STIA, which provides $78 billion over 5 years for multimodal surface transportation, rail, freight, and safety programs.
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NRC Issues Statement on INVEST in America Act Markup
Review the NRC's statement regarding the INVEST is America Act. This comprehensive surface transportation legislation would modernize U.S. roads, bridges, transit and rail.
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NRC Chairman Jim Hansen Is Named Among 2021 Railway Age Readers' Influential Leaders
Congratulations to NRC Chairman Jim Hansen for being name among 2021 Railway Age Readers' Influential Leaders.
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NRC Elects Holland’s Maggie Vuono To Its Board Of Directors
Holland LP National Sales Manager Maggie Vuono has been elected to a three-year term on the NRC's Board of Directors. Her term begins January 1, 2021.
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NRC’s Ashley Wieland Honored as Progressive Railroading Rising Star
NRC President Ashley Wieland has been recognized by Progressive Railroading magazine as one of 25 rail industry professionals under 40 honored as 2020 Rising Stars.
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Mass Transit Magazine Names Ginsberg to its 40 Under 40 List
Matt Ginsberg has been recognized by Mass Transit magazine for his work on behalf of the NRC and others to advance the public transit industry. He is among 40 Under 40 honorees.
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NRC Statement on INVEST in America Act Mark-up
The NRC issued this statement following the House T&I Committee mark-up of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, INVEST in America Act.
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NRC Names RailPros’ Erika Bruhnke to Its Board of Directors
Erika Bruhnke, Vice President of Training and Media Services with RailPros, joins 19 other railway professionals in service on the NRC's Board of Directors.
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NRC President Ashley Wieland Joins Penn State Altoona Advisory Board
NRC President Ashley Wieland has been elected to the Industry Advisory Board for the Rail Transportation Engineering (RTE) Program at Penn State Altoona.
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NRC COVID-19 Resources and a Breakdown of Legislative Activities
Review recent COVID-19 news for railway contractors and suppliers since January 21, 2021 detailed under "Other Updates." See these resources from the CDC and the Biden Administration.
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NRC Welcomes Nicole Womach as Director of Finance and Administration
Nicole Womach joins the NRC in a new role with responsibility for financial operations and information and asset management of the association.
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NRC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Situation
The NRC has issued a statement on COVID-19 asking all members to practice safety and to take all recommended protective measures to help flatten the curve.
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Railway Industry Veteran Jim Hansen To Lead NRC as Chairman
The NRC named industry veteran Jim Hansen as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Hansen has served on the Board since 2007.
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NRC Names Ashley Wieland as President To Lead Association
The NRC has tapped Ashley Wieland to serve as its President. Ashley returns to lead the association she worked at earlier in her career.
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NRC Hires TGA AMS for Govt. Affairs, Assn. Mgt. Services
TGA AMS President Matt Ginsberg returns to the NRC where he worked previously to provide govt. affairs and association management services.
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L.B. Foster Hosts U.S. Rep. Mike Carey on Tour of Ohio Facility
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey and staff members toured L.B. Foster's Dublin facility where the company designs and manufactures railroad track monitoring systems and solutions.
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NRC Railroad Equipment Auction Generates Funds for Safety Training
The 19th annual auction sold more than 200 items and generated more than $1 million in sales. Proceeds will help the NRC develop future safety training resources.
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Loram Technologies Breaks Ground on New Rail Technology Campus
U.S. Rep. John Carter (TX-31) participated in groundbreaking for Loram Technologies' Global Rail Campus, a new, rail-served facility in Georgetown, Texas.
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NRC 2023 Conference Attendees Soak Up the Sun and Swing Away
NRC Conference attendees enjoyed some down time on the golf course while in Boca Raton. Everyone was a winner but some played better than others. Congrats to these standouts.
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Holland, L.P. Hosts U.S. Sen. Duckworth Staff Member on Manufacturing Facility Tour
Employees at Holland's University Park, IL, facility met with Peter Danos, Suburban Outreach and Grants Coordinator for U.S. Sen. Duckworth.
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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow Tours Willamette Valley Co. Manufacturing Facility
NRC and REMSA member company Willamette Valley Co. hosted U.S. Rep. Julia Tedlow (R-LA) on a tour of its manufacturing facility in Pineville, LA.
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A&K Railroad Materials Hosts U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids on Facility Tour
The NRC and REMSA sponsored a grassroots event with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and A&K Railroad Materials at its offices and manufacturing facility in Kansas City.
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Everyone Was A Winner at the NRC Conference Golf Tournament
Picture-perfect weather in a beautiful Arizona setting provided an ideal escape for participants in the 2022 NRC Conference Golf Tournament.
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NRC Member EVRAZ NA Hosts U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper for Pueblo Facility Tour
EVRAZ North America officials hosted a group of officials on a tour of its facility in Pueblo, Co., and discussed the benefits of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure bill.
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NRC’S 2022 Conference To Feature UP's Lance Fritz
Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz will be the keynote speaker at the NRC's Annual Conference in Phoenix, January 5 through 8, 2022.
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Senator Fischer Tours Headquarters of NRC Member Omaha Track
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer met with employees and rail industry leaders and toured the manufacturing facility at Omaha Track's headquarters in Omaha, Neb., on July 23, 2021.
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NRC Annual Railroad Equipment Auction a Big Success
The NRC's annual Railroad Equipment Auction May 12, 2021 was a big success on all fronts, with proceeds going to fund development of safety resources for NRC members.
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NRC FIRSTLOOK 2021 Sets Standard for Industry Webinars
NRC FirstLook 2021 was a worthy alternative to the NRC's annual in-person conference held each January. The series of four webinars attracted hundred of railway professionals.
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NS CEO Squires To Kick Off NRC FirstLook 2021
NS CEO James Squires will be the keynote speaker for the first of four January webcasts as part of NRC FirstLook 2021, an alternative to NRC's cancelled Annual Conference.
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NRC Members Share Railroad Stories for Railroad Day on the Hill
Representatives from more than 60 NRC member companies participated in “Railroad Day on the Hill” in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2020.
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CP's Creel To Be Keynote Speaker at NRC Annual Conference
CP President and CEO Keith Creel will be the keynote speaker at the NRC Annual Conference in San Diego, on January 6, 2020.
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U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford Visits 2019 NRC Equipment Auction
U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR-01) attended the 2019 NRC Railroad Equipment Auction.
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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Industry Railway Suppliers with 2023 Innovation in Technology Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the NRC's second annual Innovation in Technology Award: FTS Tools and Railway Industry Suppliers.
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Modern Railway Systems Chief Signal Engineer Tom Hunter Wins Field Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Modern Railway Systems' Tom Hunter for being recognized as the 2023 NRC Field Employee of the Year.
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R.J. Corman Wins 2023 NRC Small Project of the Year Award
R.J. Corman was honored at the 2024 NRC Annual Conference for its work to construct a new test loop at MxV Rail’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) in Pueblo, Colorado.
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Ames Construction Wins NRC 2023 Large Construction Project of the Year Award
Ames Construction has been honored for its work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector project on BNSF Railway in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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NRC Announces 2023 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners
NRC honored 47 contractors with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards for their exemplary safety performance in 2023 at the NRC's 2024 Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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NRC Announces 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
The NRC is proud to announce the winners of its 2023 NRC Scholarship awards: first place - Jared Kish, second place - Margaret Konczak, and third place - Zoee Robinson.
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NRC Announces 2022 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners
Congratulations to the employees of contractors honored with "2022 Safe Contractor of the Year" awards at the NRC 2023 Conference on Boca Raton, Florida, on January 5.
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NRC To Induct Railroad Construction Veterans into Hall of Fame
The NRC inducts into it Hall of Fame three railroad construction veterans who built their respective companies and contributed to the development and growth of the NRC.
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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Harsco Rail with Innovation in Technology Awards
Congratulations to FTS Tools and Harsco Rail for winning first and second place "Innovation in Technology" awards. The inaugural award was introduced in 2022.
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Hamilton Construction's Chad Hummel Wins NRC Field Employee of the Year
Hamilton Construction Project Manager Chad Hummel has won the NRC 2022 Field Employee of the Year Award for his service to railroad clients in the Pacific Northwest.
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Bottom Line Co. Wins NRC 2022 Small Project of the Year Award
Bottom Line Co. is honored for its work to upgrade 26 bridges on Watco's South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) Railroad in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Walsh Construction Wins NRC 2022 Large Project of the Year Award
The NRC honors Walsh Construction for its work on the $180 million Terminal Railroad Association of St Louis’ (TRRA) Merchants’ Bridge reconstruction project.
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NRC Announces 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
Three undergraduates will receive scholarships from the NRC through its annual Scholarship program for children & grandchildren of employees of NRC member companies.
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NRC Awards Education Grant To Michigan Technological University
Congratulations to the Rail Transportation Program at the Michigan Tech for being the recipient of a 2022 NRC Education Grant for $15,000.
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NRC Is Now Accepting Applications for Annual Awards
It's time to start preparing applications for NRC's annual awards, including the Innovation in Technology Award, offered for the first time to recognize innovative technologies or services.
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The NRC Is Now Accepting Applications for Education Grants
It's time for U.S. colleges, universities and technical schools with railroad-related construction & engineering programs to apply for a $15,000 NRC education grant.
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NRC Awards Railroad Contractors for Exemplary Safety Performance
The NRC recognized contractors with exemplary safety performance in 2021 with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards at its 2022 Conference in Phoenix.
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NRC Names Chuck Baker, Mike Choat and Stan Herzog To Its Hall of Fame
The NRC has named three railway construction industry leaders to its Hall of Fame. Chuck Baker, Mike Choat, and the late Stan Herzog will be inducted on January 7, 2022.
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RailWorks’ Bill Lenhart Wins NRC 2021 Field Employee of the Year
Veteran railroad construction leader Bill Lenhart, regional manager with RailWorks Track Systems, has been awarded the NRC's 2021 Field Employee of the Year.
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PCL Civil Constructors Wins NRC 2021 Small Project of the Year
PCL Civil Constructors (PCL) has won the NRC 2021 Small Project of the Year for its work on the CSX Florida Improvement Plan (FIP) Bridge Project at three sites across Florida.
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Mid-Coast Transit Constructors Wins NRC 2021 Large Project of the Year
Mid-Coast Transit Constructors (MTCT) – a joint venture of Stacy and Witbeck, Herzog and Skanska – has won the NRC 2021 Large Project of the Year award for the Mid-Coast Corridors Project.
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NRC ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced today the three recipients of its 2021 Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students.
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NRC Education Grant Funds Resource To Attract Youth to Rail Industry
RailTEC at the University of Illinois has utilized a 2019 NRC education grant to raise awareness about railway engineering and construction career opportunities.
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Congratulations to NRC 2020 Safety Award Winners
The NRC sponsors annual Safety awards to recognize the exemplary safety practices and performance of its member railway contractors. Check out our award winners.
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GeoStabilization International Wins NRC 2020 Small Project of the Year
The NRC has awarded GeoStabilization International (GSI) with its 2020 Small Project of the Year for its work on UP’s Mankato 90.5 Permanent Landslide Repair project.
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Railroad Construction Co. Wins NRC 2020 Large Project of the Year
The NRC has awarded Railroad Construction Co with its 2020 Large Project of the Year award for its work on Long Island Rail Road's Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard project.
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Herzog’s Mickey Tomlin Wins NRC 2020 Field Employee of the Year
The NRC has awarded Herzog 41-year industry veteran Mickey Tomlin with its 2020 Field Employee of the Year award. He serves as Herzog's Vice President of Field Operations.
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NRC Announces 2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winners
The NRC has awarded scholarships to three exemplary undergraduates students. Since 2013, the association was awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships.
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It's Time to Apply for NRC 2020 Education Scholarships
The NRC is now accepting applications for 2020 education scholarships to fund college. The deadline to submit your application has been extended to October 15, 2020.
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NRC Announces 2019 Education Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Michigan Tech. University, recipients of 2019 NRC Education Grants.
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Congratulations to NRC 2019 Safety Award Winners
Winners of NRC safety awards are recognized for their exemplary safety practices and performance at the annual NRC conference in January.
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Harold & Scott Brace and Bill Stout To Join Hall of Fame
The NRC will induct railroad pioneers Harold and Scott Brace and Bill Stout into its Hall of Fame at its annual conference in January 2020.
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Skanka's Shelby Conrad Named Field Employee of the Year
The NRC has named Shelby Conrad, Track Manager with Skanska USA Civil West, as its 2019 Field Employee of the Year.
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Massman's Grand River Response Wins Small Project of the Year
Massman Construction's response to restore NS track on the Grand River Bridge has been recognized as NRC's Small Project of the Year.
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R.J. Corman's 2019 Midwest Floods Work Wins Lg. Project of the Year
R.J. Corman's response to historic flooding on BNSF's line in Iowa and Missouri has earned recognition as the NRC's Large Project of the Year.
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Announcing the 2019 Scholarship Award Winners!
The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) is proud the announce the recipients of our 2019 educational scholarships.
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