Progress Rail
Corporate Member
Overview
Progress Rail is one of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry.
The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw® Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions.
Meet the President & Chief Executive Officer
Marty Haycraft
The Progress Rail team works hard to create lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. They care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come.
Marty joined Progress Rail in 1993 when Corbin Railway Services purchased Steel Processing Services, later to become Progress Rail. In March of 2019, Marty was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Progress Rail. His predecessor, Billy Ainsworth, was promoted to Group President of Caterpillar’s Energy and Transportation division. Marty and his family reside in North Alabama.
Want to connect
with Progress Rail?
As a RailEI Corporate Member, Progress Rail are greatly involved in many of the activities we deliver to our Members and the wider Industry. Our Members get the opportunity to meet and engage with Progress Rail professionals and leaders at most of our Technical Seminars, as well as many of our Training Courses, Section Meetings, Talks, Workshops and other technical events.