More than 600 freight railroads operate across the United States, covering approximately 140,000 miles of railroad tracks. Railroads, a critical part of the North American
Did you know approximately 20 million wood ties need to be replaced annually in North America? This represents roughly 6 million trees, and while replacing
Chances are, a product you own was delivered to a location near you by a freight train. You may not think about how materials are
With nearly 140,000 miles of track crisscrossing the country, railroads form the backbone of our nation’s transportation system. For nearly two centuries, this vast network
In high decay zones, primarily located in the southeastern United States, heat and high humidity accelerate the early decay of wood railroad ties, posing challenges
For nearly two centuries, the railroad industry has relied on wood as the primary material for railroad ties, the critical components that support the rails
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