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WE ARE RAILROADERS Together with the operation of an established regional railroad in North Dakota and Minnesota, we deliver high-quality rail operational services, track construction, and maintenance, and provide locomotive repair and leasing services throughout the United States and Canada. NORTHERN PLAINS RAIL SERVICES
Two Northern Plains Railroad employees performing maintenance on a locomotive.
EXCELLENCE SINCE 1997

Your complete railroad resource.

At Northern Plains Rail Services, we are your primary source for all things railroad. Through our expert rail services and our own regional railroad, we provide exceptional service focused on safety and the success of our customers.

Services

Whether your company requires track construction, maintenance and inspection services, repairs on locomotives and rail cars, or new track design, Northern Plains Rail Services is your complete source for all third-party rail service needs.
Services
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE

Conceptual Rail Design Consulting

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SAFE & EFFICIENT

Industrial Switching

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DRIVE PROFITS

Locomotive Inspection & Maintenance

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MAXIMIZE REVENUE

Rail Car Service & Repair

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SAFE OPERATION

Rail Safety Training & Consulting

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INSPECTION & PREVENTION

Track Design, Construction, & Maintenance

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OUR RAILROAD

Northern Plains Railroad

We operate a 350-mile regional railroad in North Dakota and Minnesota that is dedicated to exceptional customer service with a focus on safety and consistency.

A Northern Plains Railroad train on a track during the winter.
ON-TRACK CAREERS

Step Up to the Challenge

Explore what’s possible and put your career on a new track with our industry-leading company dedicated to the success of our employees and customers.

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Locomotive & Rail Car Repair Mechanical

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Projects

Projects
Three male Northern Plains Railroad employees working on a train track.

Loveland, CO

Our Northern Plains Rail Services crews ventured to the Centennial State, completing track construction and crossing upgrades near Loveland, CO.

A scenic photo of a Northern Plains Railroad rail yard in Huntley, MN.

Huntley, MT

NPRS constructed a loop track project to support a new state-of-the-art grain facility in Huntley, Montana, located on BNSF Railway near Billings. The new concrete elevator has over 2.3 million bushels of storage capacity, and the track we are building will allow efficient loading of 110-car shuttle trains.

A Northern Plains Railroad employee transloading a train car.

Hager City, WI

We provide safe and competitively priced terminal and transload solutions for moving bulk and multi-commodity shipments over long distances. Whether it’s steel, lumber, bulk commodities such as plastics, or liquids such as ethanol – Northern Plains and its partners are open for business.

A scenic photo of a snow-covered railroad bridge in Devils Lake, ND

Devils Lake, ND

Our Maintenance of Way crews provide year-round inspection and maintenance services to structures like this classic wooden trestle located west of Fordville on our Devils Lake subdivision.

Manager Rail Logistics | Landus Cooperative

Adam Adreon

NPRS has come through when we needed them most on smaller scale MRU repair services as well as larger projects, each providing excellent customer service with both timely responses to inquiries and making schedule adjustments to help critical needs that arose.

Rail Operations Manager | Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company

Mike Burlaga

We have been utilizing NPR for rail safety training and have seen nothing but positive results. Their instructors are knowledgeable and have substantial experience, which enables them to answer the difficult questions.

EHS Manager | Agtegra Cooperative

Tom Waletich

NPRS provides an excellent balance of hands-on application and classroom training to make sure everyone understands how to safely conduct rail operations. Tom’s passion during his training is contagious, and attendees leave with a positive and proactive approach to Rail Safety.

Operations Manager | CHS SunPrairie

Larry Aberle

We use NPR for all our track and engine inspections and maintenance. They deliver fast and exceptional service. We had a rail break when we were loading a 110-car shuttle and derailed a few cars. I called them and within an hour they were onsite, and had us running in less than three hours. Great company to work with.

General Manager of Operations | Twin Cities and Western Railroad

William Brown III

Our employees get so much knowledge from the NPRS in-person training class. Being a short-line railroad, we aren’t always able to send our employees to the conferences to attend breakout sessions and get the latest knowledge in their craft. Steve brings that knowledge to the classroom, and it produces a better product for our company!

Managing Member | Red River Biorefinery

Keshav Rajpal

Michael and the NPRS team have been valuable partners for Red River Biorefinery as we have scaled up operations to ship product both domestically and internationally. They have been very flexible and are always responsive to both our needs and our customers.

Plant Manager | Ardent Mills Lake City

Seth Beyer

Steve and NPR’s safety training have been instrumental in helping our local facility continue to drive for zero injuries. He finds a way to make an emotional connection to the safety around rail, and drives it home with a great presentation and energy. 

General Manager | Bakken Transload LLC

Robert Wentz

NPR is a very professional and reliable company; whether they are maintaining our tracks or our locomotive, we are always pleased with the outcome. They are and always will be our first call. Thanks, NPR!

Jesse J. Chalich:

A Lasting Northern Plains Legacy

Jesse J. Chalich was a lifelong railroader, a trusted leader, and a deeply respected member of the Northern Plains family. He began his career with Northern Plains in 1997 as a conductor and grew with the company over nearly three decades, ultimately serving as President and Chief Operating Officer. Throughout his career, Jesse helped shape Northern Plains through steady leadership, strong relationships, and a deep commitment to safety, service, and doing the job the right way.

More than his title, Jesse will be remembered for the heart he brought to this company and to the people within it. He led with humility, integrity, and genuine care for employees, customers, and partners alike. His legacy lives on in the culture he helped build – one grounded in hard work, trust, family, and pride in the railroad industry.

To learn more about Jesse’s life and legacy, we invite you to read more about Jesse, explore the Jesse J. Chalich Memorial Golf Tournament, and discover the Jesse J. Chalich Sports by Railroaders Fund, created in his honor.

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