What Ameritrack Rail does

Ameritrack Rail (operating as Ameritrack LLC) is a US-based, full-service industrial railroad construction and maintenance contractor founded in 2003 and headquartered in Frankfort, Indiana, with additional regional offices in El Dorado, Kansas, and Longview, Texas. The company delivers engineering and design, new track construction, track surfacing and road crossings, track inspection, ongoing track maintenance, and 24/7 emergency call-out response to industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and rail-dependent commercial enterprises across the Midwest and nationally, positioned as a one-stop shop spanning the entire physical track lifecycle.

Ameritrack operates as a subsidiary of Marmon Group (Berkshire Hathaway), having been acquired by Railserve, Inc. and The Marmon Group in 2010. Following the April 2026 launch of a unified 'Railserve' brand combining Railserve, Ameritrack, and Powerhouse, Ameritrack's services are now sold under the Railserve identity as part of Marmon Rail's broader industrial rail services platform. Its go-to-market is enterprise field-sales with project-priced, quote-based engagements for construction and design work, recurring maintenance contracts, and premium-priced emergency response. The business draws engineering and execution capability from founders with prior experience at Armcore Railroad Contractors (1978-1998), supplemented by a 2009 partnership with ASM Engineering that added full civil design capability.

The legal entity is small (11-50 employees disclosed) and operates within a much larger Marmon Rail network of approximately 6,000 employees across affiliated rail-services companies, with a partner ecosystem including Uni-Form Components, Zephir, UTLX, Railserve, Transco, Trackmobile, Prolium, Proterra, McKenzie Valve & Machining, Powerhouse, Procor, and EXSIF Worldwide. Ameritrack's reported scale indicators include 20+ years of operating history, 100+ completed projects, and a 95% customer satisfaction rate. The company has no software, AI, or digital platform component; its value is delivered through engineering labor, field crews, rail equipment, and on-site execution rather than technology.

Name

Ameritrack Rail

Legal name

Ameritrack LLC

Website

https://ameritrack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ameritrack Rail is a US industrial railroad construction and maintenance contractor providing engineering, new track construction, inspection, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response to manufacturing plants and industrial facilities. A Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary since 2010, it was merged into the unified Railserve brand in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rail Construction Services: Revenue generated from new track construction services for industrial facilities, railyards, and rail infrastructure. Services include engineering and design, road crossings, and surfacing. This is a project-based revenue stream with custom quotes based on project scope.
2. Track Maintenance Services: Ongoing track maintenance services for existing rail infrastructure. Revenue from regular maintenance contracts and as-needed service agreements.
3. Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency call-out and response services for urgent rail issues. Premium pricing for emergency response with skilled professionals resolving urgent needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ameritrack Rail is a full-service industrial rail contractor providing engineering and design, new track construction, track inspection, ongoing track maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response services for commercial and industrial rail customers. The company serves industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and railyards with end-to-end track lifecycle services spanning initial design through emergency repair, operating from regional offices in Indiana, Kansas, and Texas.

Product overview

Ameritrack Rail is a full-service rail contractor offering a unified suite of industrial rail services. The company's product portfolio consists of four integrated core service offerings: Rail Construction & Design (covering new construction, road crossings, surfacing, and engineering), Track Inspection (for safe operating conditions), Track Maintenance (for ongoing infrastructure upkeep), and 24/7 Emergency Services (for urgent response needs). Together, these services span the entire track lifecycle from initial design through ongoing maintenance and emergency support, positioning Ameritrack as a one-stop rail solution with over 20 years of experience in the industrial rail services industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rail Construction & Design

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% customer satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Uni-Form Components Co.minorOthersNorth America's leading manufacturer of heads, cylinders and custom formed parts for the rail industry. Ameritrack partners with Uni-Form for manufactured components used in rail services.
• ZephirminorOthersEuropean leader in railroad shunting locotractors with over 50 years of experience. Produces LOK Diesel, CRAB, and LOK Electric vehicles. Partner for rail equipment solutions.
• ULTXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwns the largest tank car fleet in North America with full-service leasing and nationwide support infrastructure. Manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Louisiana produces railcars for the North American fleet. Strategic partner for railcar solutions.
• RailservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of on-site rail services in North America providing locomotives and trained personnel to move railcars within industrial facilities. Railserve acquired Ameritrack and is part of the same Marmon Rail unified brand (Railserve).
• TranscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of modern repair facilities offering railcar repair, parts, and maintenance services. Performs high-volume contract business including freight and tank car maintenance, consultation, and parts fabrication.
• TrackmobileminorOthersLeading manufacturer of bi-modal railcar movers globally. Focuses on efficient, cost-effective, safe, and easy-to-operate railcar movement equipment with lowest operational lifetime cost.
• ProliumminorOthersIndustry leaders in above ground oil tank construction, repair and maintenance in Canada. Offers full range of high-quality, safety-focused above ground storage tank services.
• ProterraminorOthersSpecializes in cleaning above ground storage tanks, vessels, bullets and towers for oil and gas companies across Canada. Custom-built equipment and highly skilled workers for tough jobs.
• McKenzie Valve & MachiningminorOthersSupplier of highest quality parts at industry-best pricing and lead times. Excels in design, manufacturing, and marketing exceeding customer needs with innovation and continuous improvement.
• PowerhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier leader in locomotive maintenance and repair with over 150 years of service. Dedicated to maintaining and repairing locomotives with focus on new technology. Combined with Ameritrack under the Railserve unified brand.
• ProcorminorOthersEstablished in 1952, delivers business benefits to rail shippers with fleet of 30,000+ railcars and largest footprint of AAR certified repair shops in Canada.
• EXSIF WorldwideminorOthersWorld's leading tank container lessor headquartered in Purchase, NY with fleet of over 70,000 tanks. Experienced team strategically located with comprehensive customer service infrastructure.
• Marmon Rail / RailserveflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn April 2026, Marmon Rail announced launch of unified brand 'Railserve' combining Railserve, Ameritrack, and Powerhouse to streamline services and enhance market positioning with strategic focus on safety and innovation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RailWorks: RailWorks is one of North America's largest rail infrastructure services contractors, providing track construction, maintenance, and emergency services to industrial and Class I customers. It directly competes with Ameritrack in industrial rail construction and previously acquired the predecessor company Armcore Railroad Contractors founded by Ameritrack's founders.
• Herzog Railroad Services: Herzog provides railroad construction, maintenance, and material handling services across North America. It is a direct peer to Ameritrack in industrial track construction, maintenance, and transit services, with similar end-customers in manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• Balfour Beatty Rail: Balfour Beatty's rail division delivers track construction, maintenance, and rail systems services across the US. It competes head-to-head with Ameritrack for industrial and Class I rail construction contracts with comparable full-service positioning.
• Loram Maintenance of Way: Loram provides rail track maintenance, inspection, and grinding services to freight, passenger, and industrial customers across North America. It is a comparable full-service rail maintenance peer with overlapping inspection and maintenance offerings.
• Railserve: Railserve is Ameritrack's sister company within Marmon Rail, providing on-site rail switching and locomotive services to industrial facilities. The two entities have now been combined under a unified Railserve brand, making them integrated peers.
• Powerhouse (Marmon Rail): Powerhouse is a Marmon Rail affiliate providing locomotive maintenance and repair services with 150+ years of history. It is now combined with Ameritrack under the unified Railserve brand, serving overlapping industrial customers with complementary services.

Broad incumbents

• Progress Rail (Caterpillar): Progress Rail is a Caterpillar subsidiary offering rail products, services, and E&M solutions including track construction and maintenance. As a diversified rail incumbent it competes with Ameritrack in industrial rail services while serving a much broader customer base.
• Vossloh: Vossloh is a global rail infrastructure provider offering rail fastening systems, switch systems, and rail services. It overlaps with Ameritrack in rail infrastructure services for industrial and freight customers.
• Stella-Jones: Stella-Jones is a major North American producer of railway ties and rail infrastructure products with growing services exposure. It addresses adjacent rail infrastructure needs to Ameritrack's industrial customer base.
• L.B. Foster: L.B. Foster is a larger, diversified industrial supplier serving rail with rail products, construction services, and infrastructure solutions. While broader than Ameritrack, it overlaps in rail construction services and track products for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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