Appalachian Railcar Services, a national provider of railcar repair, storage, switching and related services in Eleanor, West Virginia, announced Monday the completion of a major capital expansion at its Elk Mills facility in Cecil County.
The company unveiled a 13,000-square-foot addition to its Cecil County operation to create a full-service tank car shop with new, state-of-the-art interior and exterior blast and paint capability. Additionally, the shop offers services for tank car qualifications, wreck repairs, flaring of pressure cars, cleaning and lining options, as well as mobile repair capabilities.
Appalachian Railcar Services currently operates more than 40 facilities in 18 states and employs more than 450 highly-trained staff. In addition, the expanded location holds M-1002 and M-1003 certifications, which are part of Appalachian Railcar Services commitment to safety and operational quality across their facilities nationwide.