Texas-based North American Rail Solutions, a company providing services that ensure the safety, compliance and operability of onsite railway assets, recently purchased Tennessee-based Queen City Railroad Construction (QCRC), a rail maintenance and construction services company. The acquisition was made through North American Rail Solutions’ subsidiary American Track, a provider of railroad design, repair, maintenance, construction, inspection, and terminal services.
“Bringing Queen City into the American Track platform represents an important step in our continued growth,” Thomas Lucario, North American Rail Solutions CEO, said. “QCRC’s long-standing reputation and deep industry expertise complement our existing capabilities and strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality solutions across North America. Mark and his team will play a key role in advancing our strategy and supporting customers nationwide.”
QCRC President Mark Edmands will continue to lead the company following the sale. Queen City will be integrated into American Track’s rail construction group. The company serves industrial and short-line customers, and the acquisition allows it to expand its capabilities and geographic reach.
“The combined experience, capabilities, and national reach of our organizations position us to better serve our customers while creating new opportunities for our employees,” Edmands said.
North American Rail Solutions operates more than 50 locations.