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Delta Railroad Services expands East Coast footprint, opens offices in New York, NY

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Delta Railroad Services, a premier railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America, today announced the opening of its East Coast Headquarters in Queens NY at 75-20 Astoria Blvd. Suite 120 E. Elmhurst, NY 11370 — centrally located to several of its ongoing rail and transit projects.

Headquartered in Ashtabula, OH, the company’s East Coast Headquarters represents an extension of its long history and presence in the New York market. It will focus on new construction, maintenance, and repairs for transit and commuter rail to reduce the New York City congestion.

“I am proud to share the exciting news of the opening of our new offices here on the East Coast,” Linda Laurello, CEO of Delta Railroad Services said. “Thanks to the great work by our internal team and excellent partners, this expansion affirms our 67+ years of dedication to serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America — and 20+ on the East Coast. ”

Larry Laurello (Chairman of the Board) and Linda Laurello (CEO)

• To date, Delta Railroad Services has worked on over 25 projects in New York City area for over 20 years, including but not limited to:

◦ The Culver Line

◦ Queens Boulevard

◦ Staten Island

◦ Long Island Railroad

◦ New Jersey Transit

◦ [Starting in 2025] The East River Tunnel

• Delta Railroad Services has been awarded over $200 million in contracts in the New York City area, including new construction, railway maintenance, track and turnout renewal, and more.

• The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transport network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 13,000-km2 area surrounding New York City.

IYCMI: Delta Railroad Services’ CEO, Linda Laurello and Board Chairman, Larry Laurello held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23rd to celebrate the expansion and were joined by over 50 attendees, partners, and industry colleagues — including Intesa Sanpaolo, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, American Global, Jacobs Engineering Group, and more.

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