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The news is out! Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation delivering Austin’s first light rail system, has selected Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) as the construction...
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As we begin 2026, we take a moment to reflect on the progress, partnerships, and projects that defined 2025, as well as the work ahead for the year to come. Last year at Modern Railway Systems...
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The Federal Way Extension on the Sound Transit Link network is now officially complete. This nearly 8-mile addition to the 1 Line expands safe, efficient travel options between Seattle, Sea-Tac...
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Article by Paul Rieger, President
So, what does better mean? The truth is, better is a hollow word. It sounds good, but on its own, it means nothing without context. There’s always room to...
Modern Railway Systems (MRS) has successfully completed a third cutover on the Metra 16th Street project, following the decommissioning of the 124-year-old 16th Street Relay Tower. This milestone...
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A team of six Modern Railway Systems employees took on the incredible challenge of training for and completing the Chicago Marathon, all while running for a cause close to their he...
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October is ESOP Month, and Modern Railway Systems (MRS) proudly celebrates what it means to be a 100 percent employee-owned company.For MRS, being an ESOP company means that every team member has a...
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