National Railway Equipment Company (reporting mark NREX) is a railroad equipment rebuilding and leasing company, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. NREC sells rebuilt locomotives to railroad companies worldwide, with an emphasis on the North American market.
NRE's flagship locomotive product is dubbed the N-ViroMotive[1] and is targeted at providing light duty switcher engines with increased efficiency, decreased pollution, and decreased noise. These locomotives are specifically targeted for yards and other urban environments where noise & exhaust from idling locomotives can become a nuisance. They also fill a market segment for light duty locomotives now largely abandoned by the major builders, GE & Electro-Motive, which have not listed such locomotives in their catalog for nearly 20 years.
N-ViroMotives are newly built as opposed to a rebuilt with donor parts. They use a low hood design with up to three diesel gensets that supply current to the traction motors. The current gensets use a 700 horsepower (522 kW) Cummins diesel engine and can be easily swapped in and out for repair or overhaul work. The gensets are computer controlled to switch on and off according to the demands of hauling the load.[2] Trucks are of the EMD standard Blomberg B design.
As of 2009, NREC has sold upwards of 210 N-ViroMotives to many different railroads, including the U.S. Army, with the largest order of 60 being delivered to the Union Pacific whom plans to use them in the smog conscious L.A. area.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC), headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is a privately owned, vertically integrated provider of new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive products and wheel services. Founded by Lawrence Beal in 1984, National Railway Equipment Co. has grown to become the world's largest supplier of remanufactured locomotives, new and rebuilt mechanical and electrical systems and components. The company also provides locomotive field service and technical support. NREC delivers locomotives and services to customers throughout North America and worldwide.
In 2006 NREC introduced new ultra low emissions N-ViroMotive™ GenSet road switcher locomotives for domestic and international service.
With nine facilities, encompassing over 275 acres and more than 1,330,000 square feet under roof, NREC serves its customers with the best equipped shops in the industry.
Nine fully equipped manufacturing facilities in North America
Over 500 Locomotives for sale or lease
New locomotives for domestic and international customers
ALCO, GE & EMD locomotive parts
Full range of maintenance, repair, rebuild and remanufacturing services
Rail transportation of goods in North America has steadily increased over the last 20 years for a variety of factors. Some of these factors include: increasing fuel prices, more dependence on coal by electric utilities, and an increase in trade between North America and Asia. These factors together help contribute to: “Trains now carry 41% of U.S. freight as measured in ton-miles, or one ton moved one mile, up from 35% in 1986, according to the Association of American Railroads, a trade group".[1] To handle the increasing freight requirements, railroad companies are investing heavily in new track construction and improvements to existing tracks. Improvements to existing tracks can improve the reliability of service without having to go through the lengthy process of new construction.
One area in particular that can have significant impacts on rail capacity is proper switch operation. Dependable switch operation helps ensure the smooth flow of rail freight throughout the country. Switch failure events are caused by a variety things including: vandalism, debris, and snow and ice buildup. To minimize failure events caused by snow and ice build up, railroad companies install snow melters in areas prone to these conditions. Snow melters are operated either remotely by a railroad dispatcher or automatically through a variety of field sensors. Remote operation alone is not sufficient because of the lack of local weather information the dispatcher has access to. Automatic operation via microprocessor controls and field sensors helps minimize this shortcoming, but has limitations itself. The greatest limitation is that the railroad company does not know when the snow melter is running or not when it is in automatic mode.
Enabling advancements in communication technologies and microprocessor controls are the primary drivers in the advancement of snow melter systems. Wireless data transmission allows for the collection and dissemination of valuable operating conditions experienced by the snow melter. While advanced microprocessor controls enable the control module to operate and monitor more equipment functions then ever before. Together these advancements provide the platform for the creation of more reliable snow melters. Railway Equipment Company, building on existing technology in combination with these new advancements, has developed a greatly advanced snow melter machine that will provide the railroad industry with greater control and visibility of their snow melters. Utilization of this advanced snow melter will result in fewer train delays resulting from non-functioning switches caused by snow and ice build-up. Additional benefits include: reducing emergency service calls to maintainer, remote diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, and reduced fuel consumption. Finally, the data storage capabilities of the system allow for data analysis and comparison to outside data sources to more effectively operate equipment. One example would be the ability to compare snow melter run data against National Weather Service data to ensure temperature sensing and snow detector sensors are functioning properly.
Benefits Eligibility Description
CSXtra 401(k) Plan Date of Hire (Vested) 401(k) Plan allows pretax contributions subject to IRS limits. CSX will match100% on the first 1% and 50% of the next 2-6% of employee contributions.
Railroad Retirement
www.rrb.gov Date of Hire for Covered employees Government sponsored benefit for CSX Transportation and some Technology employees. RR taxes are required instead of Social Security (FICA) taxes for both RR employee and employer. Vesting requires 5 years of eligible service. Upon retirement, receive an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board.
CSX Pension Plan
Date of Hire Cash balance formula funded by CSX. Vesting requires 3 years of eligible service.
Tuition Reimbursement Three Months Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible expenses.
Health and Welfare
Benefits Eligibility Description
Medical Coverage includes medical, prescription drug benefits, mental health benefits, disease management Date of Hire - Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Savings Account
- 80% Indemnity Health Plan
- $300 Choice POS II Health Plan
- $500 Choice POS II Health Plan
Coverage is CSX and employee paid. May waive coverage to receive a monthly opt-out credit of $50.
Dental Coverage Date of Hire - Dental PPO (in and out of network)
- Dental DMO (in network only; available in select locations)
CSX and employee paid.
Domestic Partner Coverage Date of Hire Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for domestic partners. CSX and employee paid.
Tax Savings Reimbursement Plan (TSRP)
Flexible Spending Account Date of Hire Pre-tax contributions by employee (up to $5,000) to pay for eligible health care and (up to $5,000) for dependent day care expenses.
Vision Plan Date of Hire Coverage for vision care services including regular exams, glasses, contacts and laser vision correction. Employee paid.
Life Insurance Date of Hire - Basic Life Insurance -- Two times annual salary. Premium paid by CSX.
- Optional Term Life Insurance -- Additional group term life insurance available to employee and dependents. Employee paid.
Employee Assistance Program Date of Hire Confidential counseling, guidance and referral service program for employees and their dependents.
Short Term Disability One Month Salary Continuance – 75% - 100% of salary for up to 26 weeks depending on length of service.
Long Term Disability Six Months 60% of employee predisability earnings up to a maximum monthly benefit of $10,000
Health Advocate Date of Hire Provides assistance to CSX employees with all types of health care or insurance issues at no cost to employee. Covers employees, dependents, employee’s parents and parents-in-law.
Personal Accident Insurance Date of Hire Accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefit of two times annual salary paid by CSX. Optional additional benefit available. Employee paid.
Travel Accident Insurance Date of Hire Accidental death insurance while traveling on company business, 5 times annual salary ($1,000,000 max). CSX paid.
Vacation Date of Hire From 2-5 weeks depending on length of service and employing business unit.
Other Benefits
Benefits Eligibility Description
Management Incentive Compensation Program (MICP) Date of Hire Annual bonus opportunity based on the band of the position, the performance of the company and individual performance.
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Date of Hire Long-term, stock-based bonus opportunity based on company performance. (Band 6 and above)
Holidays Date of Hire Eleven paid holidays (two flex holidays).
Pre-Paid Legal Coverage Date of Hire Pre-paid legal services. Employee paid.
Financial Planning Date of Hire Free and fee-based financial planning services available through JPMorgan.
Military Leave Date of Hire Pay differential and leave of absence to National Guard and Reserve service members.
Reward & Recognition Program Date of Hire Cash or non-cash awards given by CSX to recognize exceptional effort by an employee or group of employees.
Service Award Program Date of Hire Awards recognizing company service on certain anniversary dates.
Diversity Councils & Inclusion Groups Date of Hire Volunteer organizations to help develop and sustain a strong, diverse organization.
Wellness Centers and Programs Date of Hire Wellness Center Fitness Facilities in select locations. Weight management, smoking cessation, immunizations, nutrition counseling, health screenings and physical activities programs.
Associate Development Program Date of Hire A structured, personalized mentoring program linking an employee with a coach for a period of one year.
AFLAC Date of Hire Personal Accident, Recovery, and Income Protection. Employee paid.
Employee Discounts
Benefits Eligibility Description
Car Discounts Date of Hire Varied discounts determined by manufacturer:
- Audi
- Chrysler
- Ford
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Mercedes Benz
- Nissan
- Subaru
- Suzuki
- Volkswagen
Wireless Services Date of Hire - AT&T
- Sprint/Nextel
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
GE Store Date of Hire Up to 20% discount on:
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Washers and Dryers
- Ranges
- Dishwashers
... and more.
MetLife Auto, Home and Pet Insurance Date of Hire Optional automobile, home and pet insurance at discount when purchased in conjunction with MetLife's optional life insurance.
Barnes and Noble Date of Hire Through a partnership with Barnes & Noble, save up to 40% and get free standard shipping on every order placed through this special on-line bookstore.
Aetna Date of Hire Discounts on fitness, vision, and alternative medicine.
NRE's flagship locomotive product is dubbed the N-ViroMotive[1] and is targeted at providing light duty switcher engines with increased efficiency, decreased pollution, and decreased noise. These locomotives are specifically targeted for yards and other urban environments where noise & exhaust from idling locomotives can become a nuisance. They also fill a market segment for light duty locomotives now largely abandoned by the major builders, GE & Electro-Motive, which have not listed such locomotives in their catalog for nearly 20 years.
N-ViroMotives are newly built as opposed to a rebuilt with donor parts. They use a low hood design with up to three diesel gensets that supply current to the traction motors. The current gensets use a 700 horsepower (522 kW) Cummins diesel engine and can be easily swapped in and out for repair or overhaul work. The gensets are computer controlled to switch on and off according to the demands of hauling the load.[2] Trucks are of the EMD standard Blomberg B design.
As of 2009, NREC has sold upwards of 210 N-ViroMotives to many different railroads, including the U.S. Army, with the largest order of 60 being delivered to the Union Pacific whom plans to use them in the smog conscious L.A. area.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC), headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is a privately owned, vertically integrated provider of new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive products and wheel services. Founded by Lawrence Beal in 1984, National Railway Equipment Co. has grown to become the world's largest supplier of remanufactured locomotives, new and rebuilt mechanical and electrical systems and components. The company also provides locomotive field service and technical support. NREC delivers locomotives and services to customers throughout North America and worldwide.
In 2006 NREC introduced new ultra low emissions N-ViroMotive™ GenSet road switcher locomotives for domestic and international service.
With nine facilities, encompassing over 275 acres and more than 1,330,000 square feet under roof, NREC serves its customers with the best equipped shops in the industry.
Nine fully equipped manufacturing facilities in North America
Over 500 Locomotives for sale or lease
New locomotives for domestic and international customers
ALCO, GE & EMD locomotive parts
Full range of maintenance, repair, rebuild and remanufacturing services
Rail transportation of goods in North America has steadily increased over the last 20 years for a variety of factors. Some of these factors include: increasing fuel prices, more dependence on coal by electric utilities, and an increase in trade between North America and Asia. These factors together help contribute to: “Trains now carry 41% of U.S. freight as measured in ton-miles, or one ton moved one mile, up from 35% in 1986, according to the Association of American Railroads, a trade group".[1] To handle the increasing freight requirements, railroad companies are investing heavily in new track construction and improvements to existing tracks. Improvements to existing tracks can improve the reliability of service without having to go through the lengthy process of new construction.
One area in particular that can have significant impacts on rail capacity is proper switch operation. Dependable switch operation helps ensure the smooth flow of rail freight throughout the country. Switch failure events are caused by a variety things including: vandalism, debris, and snow and ice buildup. To minimize failure events caused by snow and ice build up, railroad companies install snow melters in areas prone to these conditions. Snow melters are operated either remotely by a railroad dispatcher or automatically through a variety of field sensors. Remote operation alone is not sufficient because of the lack of local weather information the dispatcher has access to. Automatic operation via microprocessor controls and field sensors helps minimize this shortcoming, but has limitations itself. The greatest limitation is that the railroad company does not know when the snow melter is running or not when it is in automatic mode.
Enabling advancements in communication technologies and microprocessor controls are the primary drivers in the advancement of snow melter systems. Wireless data transmission allows for the collection and dissemination of valuable operating conditions experienced by the snow melter. While advanced microprocessor controls enable the control module to operate and monitor more equipment functions then ever before. Together these advancements provide the platform for the creation of more reliable snow melters. Railway Equipment Company, building on existing technology in combination with these new advancements, has developed a greatly advanced snow melter machine that will provide the railroad industry with greater control and visibility of their snow melters. Utilization of this advanced snow melter will result in fewer train delays resulting from non-functioning switches caused by snow and ice build-up. Additional benefits include: reducing emergency service calls to maintainer, remote diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, and reduced fuel consumption. Finally, the data storage capabilities of the system allow for data analysis and comparison to outside data sources to more effectively operate equipment. One example would be the ability to compare snow melter run data against National Weather Service data to ensure temperature sensing and snow detector sensors are functioning properly.
Benefits Eligibility Description
CSXtra 401(k) Plan Date of Hire (Vested) 401(k) Plan allows pretax contributions subject to IRS limits. CSX will match100% on the first 1% and 50% of the next 2-6% of employee contributions.
Railroad Retirement
www.rrb.gov Date of Hire for Covered employees Government sponsored benefit for CSX Transportation and some Technology employees. RR taxes are required instead of Social Security (FICA) taxes for both RR employee and employer. Vesting requires 5 years of eligible service. Upon retirement, receive an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board.
CSX Pension Plan
Date of Hire Cash balance formula funded by CSX. Vesting requires 3 years of eligible service.
Tuition Reimbursement Three Months Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible expenses.
Health and Welfare
Benefits Eligibility Description
Medical Coverage includes medical, prescription drug benefits, mental health benefits, disease management Date of Hire - Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Savings Account
- 80% Indemnity Health Plan
- $300 Choice POS II Health Plan
- $500 Choice POS II Health Plan
Coverage is CSX and employee paid. May waive coverage to receive a monthly opt-out credit of $50.
Dental Coverage Date of Hire - Dental PPO (in and out of network)
- Dental DMO (in network only; available in select locations)
CSX and employee paid.
Domestic Partner Coverage Date of Hire Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for domestic partners. CSX and employee paid.
Tax Savings Reimbursement Plan (TSRP)
Flexible Spending Account Date of Hire Pre-tax contributions by employee (up to $5,000) to pay for eligible health care and (up to $5,000) for dependent day care expenses.
Vision Plan Date of Hire Coverage for vision care services including regular exams, glasses, contacts and laser vision correction. Employee paid.
Life Insurance Date of Hire - Basic Life Insurance -- Two times annual salary. Premium paid by CSX.
- Optional Term Life Insurance -- Additional group term life insurance available to employee and dependents. Employee paid.
Employee Assistance Program Date of Hire Confidential counseling, guidance and referral service program for employees and their dependents.
Short Term Disability One Month Salary Continuance – 75% - 100% of salary for up to 26 weeks depending on length of service.
Long Term Disability Six Months 60% of employee predisability earnings up to a maximum monthly benefit of $10,000
Health Advocate Date of Hire Provides assistance to CSX employees with all types of health care or insurance issues at no cost to employee. Covers employees, dependents, employee’s parents and parents-in-law.
Personal Accident Insurance Date of Hire Accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefit of two times annual salary paid by CSX. Optional additional benefit available. Employee paid.
Travel Accident Insurance Date of Hire Accidental death insurance while traveling on company business, 5 times annual salary ($1,000,000 max). CSX paid.
Vacation Date of Hire From 2-5 weeks depending on length of service and employing business unit.
Other Benefits
Benefits Eligibility Description
Management Incentive Compensation Program (MICP) Date of Hire Annual bonus opportunity based on the band of the position, the performance of the company and individual performance.
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Date of Hire Long-term, stock-based bonus opportunity based on company performance. (Band 6 and above)
Holidays Date of Hire Eleven paid holidays (two flex holidays).
Pre-Paid Legal Coverage Date of Hire Pre-paid legal services. Employee paid.
Financial Planning Date of Hire Free and fee-based financial planning services available through JPMorgan.
Military Leave Date of Hire Pay differential and leave of absence to National Guard and Reserve service members.
Reward & Recognition Program Date of Hire Cash or non-cash awards given by CSX to recognize exceptional effort by an employee or group of employees.
Service Award Program Date of Hire Awards recognizing company service on certain anniversary dates.
Diversity Councils & Inclusion Groups Date of Hire Volunteer organizations to help develop and sustain a strong, diverse organization.
Wellness Centers and Programs Date of Hire Wellness Center Fitness Facilities in select locations. Weight management, smoking cessation, immunizations, nutrition counseling, health screenings and physical activities programs.
Associate Development Program Date of Hire A structured, personalized mentoring program linking an employee with a coach for a period of one year.
AFLAC Date of Hire Personal Accident, Recovery, and Income Protection. Employee paid.
Employee Discounts
Benefits Eligibility Description
Car Discounts Date of Hire Varied discounts determined by manufacturer:
- Audi
- Chrysler
- Ford
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Mercedes Benz
- Nissan
- Subaru
- Suzuki
- Volkswagen
Wireless Services Date of Hire - AT&T
- Sprint/Nextel
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
GE Store Date of Hire Up to 20% discount on:
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Washers and Dryers
- Ranges
- Dishwashers
... and more.
MetLife Auto, Home and Pet Insurance Date of Hire Optional automobile, home and pet insurance at discount when purchased in conjunction with MetLife's optional life insurance.
Barnes and Noble Date of Hire Through a partnership with Barnes & Noble, save up to 40% and get free standard shipping on every order placed through this special on-line bookstore.
Aetna Date of Hire Discounts on fitness, vision, and alternative medicine.