PROGRESS RAIL. Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. Addressing aging infrastructure needs while continuing to move freight efficiently poses a global challenge. Around the world, railroads continue to serve as a primary solution for effective hauling.
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Progress Rail Services Corporation (reporting mark PRLX), a fully owned subsidiary of Caterpillar since 2006, is a supplier of railroad and transit system products and services headquartered in Albertville, Alabama.
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