Local News West Branch marks Juneteenth with a celebration of its ties to the Underground Railroad Residents were able to tour some of the historical sites that housed freed slaves during the 1800s.

Track Line Rail LLC, a Texas-based company that grinds old railroad ties into a mulch used as fuel for cement kilns, moved into Newberry in January. It began operating immediately, Newberry staff ...

Officials provide some clarity on Council Bluffs rail tie fires The API failed to deliver the resource. Officials provided some clarity on a pile of railroad ties burning in Council Bluffs.

Greg Janson has spent a lifetime in recycling, and his company, Triton Group, is innovating in the plastics industry with its line of recycled-content railroad ties.

Many people are unaware of the Capital Region's strong ties to the Underground Railroad.

Railroad tie demolition causes stink in North Lawndale After complaints over odors and dust went unheeded, the chief executive of the suburban Hampshire company TiEnergy says he wants to fix the ...

Sumitomo Corporation, through its subsidiary Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, has announced a strategic investment in Evertrak, a U.S.-based manufacturer of composite railroad ties for the North ...

BNSF Railway (BNSF) announced its $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025. BNSF’s capital investments demonstrate our continued dedication to op ...

Evertrak’s composite ties, made from recycled materials, offer a “greener alternative” to traditional wood ties, particularly in regions prone to such climatic conditions. This investment is expected ...

Evertrak: Pioneering Durable and Sustainable Composite Tie Solutions Founded in 2017 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Evertrak is a leading manufacturer of composite railroad ties.

LOUIS, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Evertrak, the leading manufacturer of composite railroad ties made from recycled plastic, today announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of ...