As weak traffic demand continues to reduce revenue, railroads keep trimming their capital budgets and slimming their workforces. With fewer dollars and people committed to infrastructure maintenance this year, railroads have shifted their focus from capacity expansion to ongoing track maintenance.rnSo - now more than ever - they're demanding premium track components that last longer, require less routine maintenance, accommodate heavier axle loads, reduce lifecycle costs and are easy to install. In addition, railroads are seeking standard product designs and component interchangeability.
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