Lone Star Railroad Contractors Inc.
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Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc., founded in 1993 in Ennis, Texas, has over the years managed to expand its operational reach across the entire United States.
Since 2023, as the American subsidiary of GCF S.p.A., it has strengthened its capabilities, technical equipment and design partnerships, operating in collaboration with Platinum Track Services, the Canadian subsidiary of GCF in York, Canada.
Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. provides excellent performance in railway construction and maintenance, bringing competence and innovation and guaranteeing clients the highest service standards.
A bit of history
Originally established as a family-run business, Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. immediately capitalized on the 40 years of combined experience that its founders had gained in the railway sector. From its initial operating area, the northern Texas region, the company gradually expanded into other markets opening offices in Amarillo and San Antonio, Texas, Blytheville, Arkansas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Acquired by GCF S.p.A. in July 2023, Lone Star Railroad Contractor further strengthened its development, starting with the launch in Houston of the New Construction division and its expansion policy into other market areas of the Southwest, Midwest and Southern United States.
Turnover 2024: 22 mil USD
Employees 2024: 86 unitS
Main competences
Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. attributes a significant part of its success to the use of qualified and professional personnel and to the building of networks of people dedicated to delivering high-quality work. Field experience and continuous professional training allow Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. to offer complete railway services, including construction, maintenance, and emergency response operations.
The company is able to plan and manage projects of any size and complexity, from short track extensions to large-scale installations, with services such as installation of switches, turnouts and crossings, rail welding, construction and repair of railway bridges, track laying on concrete slab, and final paving.
It also offers preventive maintenance programs designed to keep tracks operational, compliant with FRA regulations and durable, including sleeper and rail replacement, turnout rehabilitation, gauge repair and inspections. For urgent needs, Lone Star Railroad Contractors has 24/7 emergency crews ready to handle derailments, floods and track disruptions, ensuring efficient restoration and minimal downtime.
Commitment to safety excellence
Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. has been awarded by the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. (NRC) for six consecutive years with the Gold Level Safety Award and the Platinum Level Safety Award for creating a safe working environment in the railway construction sector.
The company employs a Safety Director to create, manage and implement safety initiatives and programs for employees and ensure compliance with FRA, OSHA and MSHA regulations.
Every level of our workforce has specific safety responsibilities and duties and is constantly required to implement strict safety procedures.
The reliability and safety-oriented practices of Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc. are ensured by membership in online databases such as Avetta and ISNetworld. Furthermore, the company is able to adapt its safety procedures to meet specific customer safety requirements, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.a.
HEADQUARTERS – Management Center
Lone Star Railroad Contractors, Inc.
4201 S I-45 Ennis, TX 75119
https://lonestarrailroad.com/