American Track
American Track is a Fort Worth-based, full-service railroad construction, maintenance, and engineering company serving Class 1 railroads, industrial facilities, and energy operators across the US and Canada. It operates as the primary US subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions, backed by DFW Capital Partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersFort Worth, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What American Track does
American Track is a full-service railroad construction, maintenance, and engineering company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 1984. The company provides turnkey rail infrastructure services — engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and 24-hour emergency response — to Class 1 and short-line railroads, industrial facilities, energy and petrochemical operators, mining and aggregates producers, agricultural processors, and ports/transload facilities across the United States and Canada. Its customer base includes ADM, Amtrak, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern, Cargill, BP, Coca-Cola, CEMEX, Kinder Morgan, and Mosaic, among more than 1,650 active accounts, supported by 1,500-2,000+ employees across 16 American Track offices and 45+ North American Rail Solutions group locations.
The company differentiates through a 40-year operating history, industry-leading safety metrics (EMR 0.71, TRIR 0.75 versus industry average EMR of 1.0), proprietary rail inspection technology, and capital-intensive specialized equipment. Services are delivered under quote-based, multi-year contract pricing through enterprise field-sales teams, with revenue generated from recurring maintenance contracts, one-time construction project fees, and managed terminal operations services.
American Track operates as the primary US subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions (NARS), a platform formed in 2023 through the merger of American Track and Canada-based Universal Rail Systems under the sponsorship of DFW Capital Partners. Since 2021, the platform has executed eight acquisitions and strategic combinations — including Strategic Rail, West Rail Construction, Condor Signals, Tri Innovations, Rapid Track, ZA Construction, and Queen City Railroad Construction — to consolidate the fragmented North American rail services market and build coast-to-coast capability across both countries.
American Track firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- American Track
- Legal name
- North American Rail Solutions, LLC
- Website
- https://americantrack.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- American Track is a Fort Worth-based, full-service railroad construction, maintenance, and engineering company serving Class 1 railroads, industrial facilities, and energy operators across the US and Canada. It operates as the primary US subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions, backed by DFW Capital Partners.
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American Track industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Railroad Construction & Maintenance Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)
- SIC
- Transportation Services (4700), Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Track Renewal, Rehabilitation & Maintenance Works (IMAFAFAI), Track Infrastructure Management & Maintenance (Rails, Sleepers, Ballast, Turnouts) (TLAJADAA), Industrial & Terminal Railroads (Plant/Port Switching) (TLADACAJ)
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Where American Track is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Worth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
American Track business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Railroad Maintenance Services: Recurring and project-based railroad track maintenance services including inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance for industrial facilities and Class 1 railroads.
- Rail Construction Projects: One-time project fees for rail construction, installation, and expansion projects for new and existing industrial facilities.
- Recurring Maintenance Contracts: Long-term contractual maintenance agreements providing recurring revenue through scheduled track maintenance and emergency response services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
American Track product offering
Product offeringCore offering
American Track provides turnkey railroad solutions spanning design engineering, maintenance, construction, terminal operations, and 24-hour emergency services for industrial facilities and Class 1 railroads. Services include conceptual design, feasibility studies, surveying, track inspection, rehabilitation, repairs, full track construction, design-build project management, switching, transloading, and emergency joint/rail/switch replacement. The company serves enterprise customers across manufacturing, energy, agriculture, mining, cement, and railroad sectors from 16 U.S. office locations under the North American Rail Solutions umbrella.
Product overview
American Track is a single unified turnkey rail solutions platform offering integrated railroad design engineering, maintenance, construction, operations, and emergency services. The company operates as the primary U.S. subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions, complemented by acquired brands including Strategic Rail, West Rail Construction, Rapid Track, Queen City Railroad Construction, and Condor Signals. Under the NARS umbrella, the company also combines with Universal Rail Systems, Tri Innovations, ZA Railroad Services, and North American Rail Products (NARP) to provide coast-to-coast capabilities across North America. Services span from conceptual design through project completion and ongoing terminal operations, with capabilities including track construction, rehabilitation, inspection, switching, training, and transloading.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Railroad Design Engineering Conceptual design, feasibility studies, surveying, and detailed engineering services for rail infrastructure projects. Delivered for industrial facilities and railroad customers planning new track, expansion, or rehabilitation projects.
- Railroad Maintenance Turnkey track maintenance plans covering inspection, gauging, rail lubrication, rail replacement, switch cleaning, tamping, tie replacement, and rehabilitation services for industrial and Class 1 railroad customers.
- Railroad Construction Track construction, design-build project delivery, and comprehensive project management for railroad infrastructure, from initial planning through final approval and commissioning.
- Operations Services Switching, training, transloading, rail car loading/unloading, logistics, and supervisory/administrative functions for rail terminals operated on behalf of industrial customers and railroads.
- Emergency Services 24-hour emergency track repair services including joint replacement, rail replacement, re-railing, switch repairs, and tie installation for track failures, derailments, and urgent maintenance needs of existing customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- EMR (Experience Modification Rate) of 0.71 - significantly below industry average of 1.0, indicating superior safety performance
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Companies that use American Track
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
American Track technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
American Track partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- North American Rail Solutions (NARS)coreParent company providing corporate structure and shared services across rail maintenance and construction divisions. American Track operates as a division within NARS, along with Universal Rail Systems and other rail service companies.
- Universal Rail SystemscoreSister company within the NARS group providing complementary rail services. Both companies operate under the North American Rail Solutions umbrella, enabling coordinated service delivery across the rail infrastructure market.
- Wounded Warrior ProjectminorCorporate charitable partnership supporting wounded veterans through donations and employment opportunities. American Track participates in the Corporate Champion program supporting the nonprofit organization.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
American Track competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- RailWorks Corporation: RailWorks is one of the largest North American providers of railroad construction, maintenance, and emergency services to Class 1 railroads, transit agencies, and industrial customers — a near-direct overlap with American Track's full-service rail solutions platform.
- Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. Herzog delivers rail construction, maintenance-of-way, transit services, and rail-car repair to Class 1, short-line, and industrial customers — closely mirroring American Track's engineering, maintenance, construction, and operations service mix.
- Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. Loram is a leading specialized rail maintenance services provider offering track inspection, rail grinding, and track-renewal equipment/services — directly comparable to American Track's maintenance and track-renewal offerings.
- Vossloh North America: Vossloh North America supplies rail fastening systems, switch systems, concrete ties, and track services — directly competing with American Track in rail infrastructure products and track renewal/maintenance services.
- Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. Stacy and Witbeck is a civil/rail contractor specializing in track construction, transit, and rail infrastructure projects — closely comparable to American Track's railroad construction and design-build service line.
- Holland LP: Holland provides specialized rail services including flash-butt welding, rail unloading, and track construction for Class 1 and industrial customers — overlapping with American Track's rail construction and maintenance capabilities.
- Plasser American Corporation: Plasser American manufactures and operates track-maintenance equipment (tampers, stabilizers, ballast regulators) and provides track-maintenance services, directly comparable to American Track's maintenance-of-way and track-renewal business.
Broad incumbents
- Watco Companies, LLC: Watco is one of the largest U.S. short-line railroad operators and broader rail-services providers (mechanical, terminal, transload, and MOW). It overlaps with American Track in industrial switching, transloading, and track maintenance but extends further into rail transportation.
- Progress Rail Services (a Caterpillar Company): Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary, provides locomotives, rail products, and rail services including track infrastructure and maintenance. It competes with American Track at the Class 1 level and represents a broader-incumbent counterpart with substantially greater capital and product breadth.
- Balfour Beatty Rail: Balfour Beatty Rail is a major international rail and transit infrastructure contractor offering track construction, electrification, and maintenance services. It overlaps with American Track's construction and maintenance services, primarily on larger transit and Class 1 programs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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American Track leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
American Track subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
American Track funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors2 records
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American Track M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A8 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about American Track
What does American Track do?
American Track provides turnkey railroad solutions spanning design engineering, maintenance, construction, terminal operations, and 24-hour emergency services for industrial facilities and Class 1 railroads. Services include conceptual design, feasibility studies, surveying, track inspection, rehabilitation, repairs, full track construction, design-build project management, switching, transloading, and emergency joint/rail/switch replacement. The company serves enterprise customers across manufacturing, energy, agriculture, mining, cement, and railroad sectors from 16 U.S. office locations under the North American Rail Solutions umbrella.
Is American Track a public or private company?
American Track is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was American Track founded?
American Track was founded in 1984. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is American Track based?
American Track is headquartered in Fort Worth, United States, in the North America region.
How does American Track make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Railroad Maintenance Services are the primary driver. The others are rail Construction Projects and recurring Maintenance Contracts.
Who are American Track's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are RailWorks Corporation, Herzog Railroad Services, Inc., Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., Vossloh North America, Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., Holland LP and Plasser American Corporation. Broad incumbents are Watco Companies, LLC, Progress Rail Services (a Caterpillar Company) and Balfour Beatty Rail.
Does American Track have an API?
No public API is recorded for American Track.
What industry is American Track in?
American Track's product category is Railroad Construction & Maintenance Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAFAA, Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment), with a secondary code of IMAFAFAI, Track Renewal, Rehabilitation & Maintenance Works. Its NAICS code is 48821 and its SIC code is 4700.