With a dedication to recycling and sustainability, the newly converted facility will re-manufacture wheelsets and bearings, according to Progress Rail, which provides a comprehensive suite of rail solutions, including advanced EMD® locomotives and engines, trackwork, fasteners, and signaling systems. The company also delivers specialized services for locomotives and freight cars, aftermarket parts, and recycling operations. In addition, Progress Rail offers rail technologies such as data analytics, train automation, operational optimization, connected asset management, predictive maintenance, asset protection and tracking, and yard planning tools. These technologies, the company says, “empower rail operators to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance across their networks.”
For this expansion, Progress Rail will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company may receive assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.
“Our investment in this facility and the local community demonstrates the overall depth of the railroad business in Kansas City and Progress Rail’s commitment to keep our customers rolling with quality freight car parts and services,” said Greg Dalpe, Executive Vice President of Freight Car Services at Progress Rail. “We’re excited to expand our footprint in Kansas City and contribute to the region’s ongoing growth as a national logistics hub.”
Progress Rail expects to begin hiring in September 2025. Interested applicants can view Kansas City job openings, search, and apply here.
