ELEANOR, W.Va. - Appalachian Railcar Services, a leading national provider of railcar repair, storage, switching, and related services, has completed a major capital expansion at its Elk Mills, Maryland facility to create a full-service tank car shop with new, state-of-the-art interior and exterior blast and paint capability. Additionally, the shop offers services for tank car qualifications, wreck repairs, flaring of pressure cars, cleaning and lining options, as well as 24/7 mobile repair capabilities.
"We understand that our customers need their revenue-producing rolling stock back in action as soon as possible," said Scott Driggers, CEO of Appalachian Railcar Services. "This 13,000 square foot addition to the facility is located on the CSX railroad and, with the completion of the new blast and paint booths, we are now positioned to provide full-service tank car repair and maintenance services to serve the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets."
Appalachian Railcar Services currently operates over 40 facilities in 18 states and employs over 450 highly-trained staff. In addition, the expanded location holds M-1002 and M-1003 certifications, which are part of Appalachian Railcar Services commitment to safety and operational quality across their facilities nationwide.
