Congressman Andy Harris Visits Rhinehart Railroad Construction in Fallston, MD

Friday, May 31, 2013
by: Tabitha Layman

Section: 2013 NRC Grassroots Events

Congressman Andy Harris with Rhinehart Railroad executives

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The NRC's grassroots program was created to invite United States Congressmen to visit NRC member facilities and construction project sites. These visits give the Members of Congress firsthand knowledge of the rail industry and demonstrate how rail contractors and suppliers are positively affecting the rail industry and the local and national economy. If your company is interested in hosting your Congressman for a visit, please contact Ashley Bosch to begin the process.

Fallston, MD - On 5/31/13, U.S. Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD-1), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, visited the Rhinehart Railroad Construction offices in Fallston, MD. The NRC organized the event.

During the visit, Rhinehart Railroad Construction executives briefed the Congressman on the history and current state of the company and highlighted some of their recent projects. Rhinehart Railroad Construction has been in the railroad contracting business for over forty years and is still family owned and operated. The company specializes in track construction, preventative track maintenance, inspection services, and equipment rental, among other construction and maintenance services. Rhinehart employs 43 people, having just added 8 new jobs in the last 5 months due to a consistent increase in customer demand. Rhinehart Railroad Construction recently completed track expansion and upgrade projects for a number coal facilities, manufacturing companies, and power plants.

The NRC represents over 350 rail contractor and supply companies across North America. Railroad contractors provide the necessary equipment, supplies, services, and R&D to help improve railroad safety and productivity.

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