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We are of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS

All BUSINESS SEGMENTS

ROLLING STOCK

INFRASTRUCTURE

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

ENGINES

RECYCLING

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

ROLLING STOCK

All ROLLING STOCK

Locomotives

Locomotive Services

Locomotive Components

Locomotive Electronics

New & Reconditioned Freight Cars

Freight Car Services

Freight Car Parts

Locomotive Leasing
We set the pace in diversified locomotive services, with locomotive rebuilding and repair facilities spanning the globe. From wreck repairs, painting, rewiring, retrofitting or rebuilding to maintenance and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspections, our stateside locations can ensure your fleet stays rolling.

Freight Car Parts
Progress Rail is one of the largest global suppliers of new and reconditioned freight car components for Class I railroads, shortlines, freight car manufacturers and private freight car owners. Our available freight car components include, but are not limited to: freight car wheels, axles, bearings, bolsters, side frames, couplers, yokes, brake beams, draft gears and single car test devices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

All INFRASTRUCTURE

Trackwork

Fasteners

Rail Welding

Rail Services

Signaling

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment
Since Kershaw® became part of our family in 1998, Progress Rail has been a global supplier of a comprehensive line of Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment, providing machines to help maintain rail infrastructure around the world.

Signaling
Progress Rail has long been a signaling provider, designing wayside and highway crossing systems for railroads since 1992. Our signal engineering and asset protection are just some of the many ways we can help your business.

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

All RAIL TECHNOLOGY

PR Uptime™ Suite

TALOS™ Train Automation

PowerView™ Suite

Energy Management

Predictive Condition Monitoring Systems

Ultrasonic Impact Technology

Lithium-Ion Battery

PR Uptime™ Suite
PR Uptime™ combines our Locomotive Monitoring Center (LMC) experts, Uptime Cloud for secure data distribution and storage, Uptime Connect for data collection and transmission and Uptime Analytics to create measurable value in the shop, in the yard and on the track. How can Progress Rail help your company today?

TALOS™ Train Automation
TALOS™ Train Automation leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to encode locomotive engineer behavior, analyze train runs, and optimize train operation. Let us know how Progress Rail can help you automate your trains today.

ENGINES

All ENGINES

Locomotive Engines

Marine & Stationary Engines

Engine Product Support

Natural Gas Solutions

CAT® Engines for Rail

Engine Product Support
With a focus on power, performance and innovation, Progress Rail, through its iconic EMD® brand, has been a premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology for nearly 100 years. EMD® locomotives comprise a majority of the active worldwide fleet, leading the company to develop a variety of unique OEM aftermarket (replacement) parts.

Marine & Stationary Engines
The simple and robust design of our two-cycle engine has stood the test of time by adapting to new demands and requirements. We continue to build on this legacy, with a commitment to increased performance, durability, reliability and maintainability.

RECYCLING

All RECYCLING

Recycling

Recycling
Sustainability is not only a highlight of Our Values in Action as a part of Caterpillar – it is an action we take into account every day in the communities where we live and work – whether recycling end-of-life components, railroad materials or repowering or refurbishing a locomotive. We continuously examine ways to create innovative and sustainable products and improve our processes to maintain our standing as a rail industry leader.

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

All GLOBAL LOCATIONS

North America

South America

Australia

Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Europe

Asia

Australia
With coverage spanning across 23 locations throughout Australia, Progress Rail serves as a leader in rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for Australia and the Southeast Asian markets.

Middle East & North Africa
Through operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Progress Rail tailors its deep industry expertise to local markets to deliver world-class rolling stock, infrastructure and diesel engine solutions.
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance

Shortlines & Industrials

Customer Service

Owner Operator Training

Parts & Components

Rail Equipment

Supply Chain

Rail Services

Rail Technology

Recycling

Customer Service
Meeting our customer needs. Today, tomorrow and for the future.

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance
Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance ensures your locomotive fleet is not only expertly maintained to OEM standards, but also meets proper regulatory requirements. Progress Rail currently performs locomotive maintenance service around the world. Progress Rail’s locomotive maintenance services can save fleet owners up to 15 percent or more over a locomotive’s life cycle.

KERSHAW® VEGETATION EQUIPMENT

Progress Rail serves the vegetation management industry with reliable Kershaw® vegetation equipment to tackle tough maintenance jobs, accessing sites quickly and easily. Suitable for a variety of applications, our machines can perform tree and brush clearing for utilities, landscaping contractors, golf courses and residential usage, right-of-way clearing and more.

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KERSHAW®, Tree Trimmer, SkyTrim, Brushcutter

KERSHAW® MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY EQUIPMENT

Progress Rail supplies Kershaw® Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment, ranging from our industry-leading Kershaw® Ballast Regulator to Tie Cranes, Scarifiers, Tie Replacers, Shoulder Ballast Cleaners, Sand and Snow Removal Machines and Hi-Rail Equipment.

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KERSHAW® PARTS CATALOG

Search for machine-specific parts, build parts lists and view individual parts for accurate ordering. All related operational and maintenance manuals, parts manuals and service bulletins are available for immediate download.

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KERSHAW® EQUIPMENT

KERSHAW® RAIL EQUIPMENT

Progress Rail supplies Kershaw^® Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment, ranging from our industry-leading Kershaw® Ballast Regulator to Tie Cranes, Scarifiers, Tie Replacers, Shoulder Ballast Cleaners, Sand and Snow Removal Machines and Hi-Rail Equipment.

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KERSHAW® MOW EQUIPMENT, BALLAST REGULATOR

KERSHAW® VEGETATION EQUIPMENT

Progress Rail serves the vegetation management industry with reliable Kershaw^® vegetation equipment to tackle tough maintenance jobs, accessing sites quickly and easily. Suitable for a variety of applications, our machines can perform tree and brush clearing for utilities, landscaping contractors, golf courses and residential usage, right-of-way clearing and more.

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KERSHAW® PARTS CATALOG

A customer-focused website dedicated to all Kershaw^® machines, allowing you to search for machine-specific parts, build parts lists and view individual parts for accurate parts ordering. All related operational and maintenance manuals, parts manuals and service bulletins are available for immediate download.

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SALES CONTACTS

Hal Acree

National Sales Manager - Vegetation/Utility
Lafayette, IN
765-404-2550

EMAIL

Sid Harmon

Technical Sales Executive
Montgomery, AL
334-782-9906

EMAIL

Carlton Hardman

Account Executive
Montgomery, AL
251-583-3704

EMAIL

Randy Chubaty

National Sales Manager - Rail
Fairmont, MN
507-384-2577

EMAIL

Jennifer Kincaid

Sales Executive - Rail
Bradenton, FL
414-369-9290

EMAIL

Parts Hotline
1-888-660-5252

Service Hotline
1-833-537-7782

Kirk Schirra

Aftermarket Manager
Montgomery, AL
Office: 334-387-9301
Cell: 814-431-2129

EMAIL

Julian Howard

Sales Manager, Aftermarket Parts
Office: 334-387-9426
Fax: 334-387-9400
Cell: 334-235-0922

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Wade Akers

National Service Manager
Montgomery, AL
Office: 334-387-9403
Cell: 334-425-8123

EMAIL

Chuck Ewing

Vice President - International Trackwork
+1-219-680-9096

EMAIL

David May

International Sales Director
+1-469-934-8284

EMAIL

Adam Todd

Director, International Business Development
+44 (0) 7966 337924

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Luiz Melo

Business Development Manager Latin America
Phone: +55 (11) 4070-5288
Cell: +55 (11) 97019-0338

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Rob de Beer

Business Development Manager Australia
+61 (0) 408 010 983

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Mark Wuenstel

Vice President - Maintenance-of-Way
Montgomery, AL
Office: 334-387-9303
Cell: 334-235-5660

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Power, Performance, and Innovation - Progress Rail's MOW equipment. Progress Rail offers a wide variety of Maintenance-of-Way equipment meeting the needs of customers in many different climates and situations. Sand Remover, Snow Fighter, Kribber Adzer, Shoulder Ballast Cleaner, One-Pass Ballast Regulator, 4600 Ballast Regulator, Tie Replacer, Tie Crane