A closer look at contracting

摘要

For many years, the May issue of Railway Track & Structures has taken on the unofficial theme of "railroad contracting." We are happy to, once again, place the spotlight on this highly-valued sector of the industry. The most noticeable element in the magazine that supports this is the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Annual Membership Directory and Railroad & Transit Buyer's Guide, which is bound within this issue. The directory lists the contractors, suppliers, engineering and associated firms that make up the membership of the NRC. Whatever a railroad is in need of, there is an NRC member company with the right skill set to aid in the task; making the NRC Directory a year-long reference guide to keep on your desk.