General Info

Progress Rail Services is one of the largest providers of rail and transit products and services in North America. Located in Louisville, Ky., the company is an integrated and diversified supplier of railroad and transit system products and services in North America. Its broad range of facilities include locomotive upgrade and repair, railcar remanufacturing, rail welding/repair, replacement, signal design and installation, maintenance of way equipment, parts reclamation and recycling. The company operates over 110 facilities in the United States, 28 in Mexico, four in Canada, and one in South America. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar, Progress Rail has used the CAT international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe.