Pittsburgh, PA – February 17, 2025 – Union Railroad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transtar, LLC, achieved a major milestone last week, by obtaining AAR Quality Assurance Certification (M-1003) for its brand-new 20,000 sq. ft. railcar repair facility in Duquesne, PA. This certification, effective December 3, 2024, includes Quality Assurance Activity Codes B25 and B26, reflects Union Railroad’s commitment to providing quality railcar repair services.
The Union Railroad facility is a full-service freight car repair shop with a storage capacity of 500 railcars, with rail connections to CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Wheeling & Lake Erie. The facility can perform heavy repairs onsite and provide mobile repair services to support the needs of the rail industry in the region.
Newly-constructed in 2024, the facility includes a 45-ton overhead crane, 100-ton floor jacks, 3-ton jib cranes, a side pusher, sill-straightening track, and overhead fall protection system. These capabilities provide for a wide range of railcar repair services.
“The URR Mechanical Car Department team has stepped it up by obtaining this critical certification.” said Joe Campeau, General Manager – Mechanical, Transtar, LLC. “Our team is dedicated to providing transparent communication, quality work, affordable costs, and quick turn times.”
About Union Railroad
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transtar, Union Railroad has been and continues to be an important component in the industrial development and manufacturing business in this region. Union Railroad serves a 10-mile radius in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area and also provides car storage, locomotive and car repair, and a variety of transload facilities, and features several undeveloped rail-served industrial sites.
About Transtar
Transtar, LLC owns and operates six Class III freight railroads and a contract switching company transporting raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products for a wide range of industries. Transtar’s experienced management team maintains its railroads and service levels to the highest standards. Tracing its roots back over 130 years, Transtar has an established legacy of serving industrial users and is positioned for rapid growth in the freight transportation market.
Transtar is:
Gary Railway – Union Railroad – Delray Connecting Railroad – Lake Terminal Railroad – Texas & Northern Railway – Fairfield Southern Company – East Ohio Valley Railway
Media contact: media@transtarrail.com
