Spring is here and Summer is around the corner, but there is no time to put the subject of snow fighting on the mind's back burner. Railroads and suppliers realize this and couple the reprieve of the warmer months with the past Winter's experiences as valuable planning tools. "Ice can be a railroad's worst enemy," said Shannon Noble, product manager at Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc. "Most of us have experiences with a snow or ice storm, but for railroads operating in severe Winter conditions, maintenance and operational calamities happen that increase labor and operating costs dramatically." Here is a look at what products are available to help railroads fight Winter's wrath.
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