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CROSSTIES • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
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he 2015 National Railroad Construc-
tion and Maintenance Association
(NRC) Conference held in January in
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was a major success.
With more than 1,200 attendees and 150
exhibitors, the event spanned four days and
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enerated plenty of business development
opportunities for attendees.
NRC represents more than 350 railroad
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onstruction and maintenance contractors
and suppliers, and has been conducting its
annual conference since 1978.
The highlights of the business presenta-
tions included capital investment plans for
Class 1 railroads, short line railroad holding
companies, and major rail transit agencies,
covering most of the bases for a 2015
outlook for contractors.
Transportation analyst Tony Hatch of
ABH Consulting also presented his annual
analysis of the year ahead for railroads and
their investment prospects, said NRC Presi-
dent Chuck Baker. Hatch predicted another
stellar year for rail investment, and a contin-
uation of the "virtuous cycle" of investment,
service quality, and market share gains.
"We were again very pleased with this
year's conference," Baker said. "Great pre-
sentations, a huge crowd, a nice venue, and
even cooperative weather all contributed to
NRC members getting lots of business done
and getting 2015 off to a strong start."
"We remain very proud of our connection
with NRC," said RTA Executive Director
Jim Gauntt. "We are especially gratified that
so many of our members come to this impor-
tant conference every year to showcase their
products and services as well."
N R C C O N F E R E N C E
RTA was well represented at the NRC Conference and Exhibition in
Fort Lauderdale. RTA not only had its own booth to promote the wood
tie and the work of the association, but many of the association's
members were also part of the exhibition.
The following pictures illustrate the importance of RTA member con-
nections within the railroad-contracting universe. ➤ More Photos Follow
RTA Member Exhibitors
Herzog Railroad Services Inc.
Lisa Roberts and Ian Rauch, Omaha Track
RTA Board Member Kevin
Hicks, Union Pacific
David Connell, Union Pacific
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