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# Northern Plains Rail Services

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.nprail.com/news/) - Read the latest news in railroad business, technology and other industry developments here.
- [Northern Plains Rail Services Opens New Grand Forks Office](https://www.nprail.com/northern-plains-rail-services-opens-new-grand-forks-office/) - Learn about Northern Plains Rail Services' new office in Grand Forks, ND, and how it contributes to the company's growth in this blog.
- [Northern Plains Railroad Service Awards 2023](https://www.nprail.com/northern-plains-railroad-service-awards-2023/) - Read about the recipients of the Robert F. Irwin award, Gerald Miller award, and Byron D. Olsen award from Northern Plains Rail Services in this blog.
- [Champions at Heart: Red Cedar Thunder Brings Home the Gold](https://www.nprail.com/champions-at-heart-red-cedar-thunder-brings-home-the-gold/) - Discover how the Menomonie Red Cedar Thunder claimed their first Special Olympics state title in 10 years, showcasing teamwork, determination, and community
- [Summer 2025 Rail Upgrades: NPR’s Commitment to Safety and Performance](https://www.nprail.com/summer-2025-rail-upgrades-nprs-commitment-to-safety-and-performance/) - Discover how NPR’s maintenance teams tackle 2025 with track inspections, rail upgrades, and crossing improvements to ensure safe, reliable rail operations.
- [How NPRS Supports Railroad History at Lake Superior Railroad Museum](https://www.nprail.com/how-nprs-supports-railroad-history-at-lake-superior-railroad-museum/) - Discover how NPRS collaborates with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum to preserve railroad history through restoration projects, volunteerism, and education.
- [NPR Capacity: Driving Rail Traffic Growth to Vancouver and Beyond](https://www.nprail.com/npr-capacity-driving-rail-traffic-growth-to-vancouver-and-beyond/) - Explore how NPR capacity projects, including siding extensions, double track upgrades, and terminal improvements, enhanced rail efficiency in Western Canada.
- [Mileposts: CPKC’s New Laredo Bridge Doubling Rail Freight Capacity](https://www.nprail.com/mileposts-cpkcs-new-laredo-bridge-doubling-rail-freight-capacity/) - Discover how CPKC $100M Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Bridge expansion doubles rail freight capacity, boosts efficiency, and strengthens trade routes.
- [Employee Spotlight: Get to know Karl Carson, General Manager of Operations](https://www.nprail.com/employee-spotlight-get-to-know-karl-carson-general-manager-of-operations/) - Get to know the General Manager of Operations at Northern Plains Railroad, Ken Carson, in this interview to learn more about his role and history with NPRS.
- [How Northern Plains Rail Services Powers Agricultural Growth with Track Work, Locomotives, and Safety Training](https://www.nprail.com/how-northern-plains-rail-services-powers-agricultural-growth-with-track-work-locomotives-and-safety-training/) - Discover how NPRS supports agricultural industries with expert track construction, locomotive supply, and rail safety training through its work with ALCIVIA.
- [Getting to Know Amanda Rey: An Employee Spotlight](https://www.nprail.com/getting-to-know-amanda-rey-an-employee-spotlight/) - Get to know Amanda Rey in our latest Employee Spotlight! Learn about her journey, contributions, and what makes her a valued team member.
- [New Era: Cypress Rail Takes Over NPRS Facilities](https://www.nprail.com/new-era-cypress-rail-takes-over-nprs-facilities/) - Learn how Cypress Rail Solutions now operates the strategically located Grand Forks terminal to offer comprehensive services to North American rail car fleets.
- [One of the First Industrial Railways](https://www.nprail.com/one-of-the-first-industrial-railways/) - With strong rail logistics, Nutrien’s Redwater Plant produces and ships vital fertilizers, playing a key role in global agriculture.
- [Heartland Heritage: Rail and Agriculture’s Role in Economic Growth](https://www.nprail.com/heartland-heritage-rail-and-agricultures-role-in-economic-growth/) - Growing up in rural Alberta, I was constantly reminded that I lived in the “Heart of Alberta” – the proud slogan adopted by Stettler in its earliest days. In town, we had many similarly titled businesses, like the Heartlander Motel, Heartland Realty, and the Heart Haven Home for senior citizens. The local radio station’s call
- [Harvest 2024 Report: NPRS Helps Deliver One of the Best Crops in Years](https://www.nprail.com/harvest-2024-report-nprs-helps-deliver-one-of-the-best-crops-in-years/) - Discover how NPRS railroads powered the 2024 Midwest harvest, delivering record wheat, corn, and soybean yields in North Dakota and Minnesota.
- [We Go ENSCO](https://www.nprail.com/we-go-ensco/) - Read how Northern Plains Rail Services and ENSCO teamed up to co-operate rail services at the Technology Technology Center (TTC) in this blog.
- [Pulling for You](https://www.nprail.com/pulling-for-you/) - Read how Northern Plains Rail Services maintains its locomotive fleet and its partnerships to keep the railroad industry on the right track in this blog.
- [Customer Spotlight: Landus](https://www.nprail.com/customer-spotlight-landus/) - In this blog, Northern Plains Rail Services highlights its customer Landus Cooperative, the 7th largest grain company by storage in North America.
- [Mileposts: A History of Locomotives](https://www.nprail.com/mileposts-a-history-of-locomotives/) - Read a reflection about the history of locomotives and the railroad industry in this blog by Northern Plains Rail Services.
- [Employee Spotlight: Brandon Bader](https://www.nprail.com/employee-spotlight-brandon-bader/) - In this article, Northern Plains Rail Services interviews Brandon Bader, Assistant Manager of Motive Power West, to highlight his background and his role.
- [Safety Corner: Operation Lifesaver of the Dakotas](https://www.nprail.com/safety-corner-operation-lifesaver-of-the-dakotas/) - In this edition of Safety Corner, Northern Plains Rail Services highlights Operation Lifesaver of the Dakotas, a non-profit dedicated to rail safety education.
- [Introducing Our New Safety Leadership Team](https://www.nprail.com/introducing-our-new-safety-leadership-team/) - Read about Northern Plains Rail Services' new safety leadership team and how the company is increasing its safety protocols in this blog.
- [Winkler Wellness: Skin Cancer Prevention for Rail Workers](https://www.nprail.com/winkler-wellness-skin-cancer-prevention-for-rail-workers/) - Learn how everyone, especially rail workers, can protect themselves against skin cancer in this blog by Northern Plains Rail Services.
- [Employee Spotlight: Gregg Haug](https://www.nprail.com/employee-spotlight-gregg-haug/) - In this article, Northern Plains Rail Services interviews company founder Gregg Haug to learn more about his background and how he started the business.
- [25 Years in the Making](https://www.nprail.com/25-years-in-the-making/) - In this blog, Northern Plains Rail Services Founder and Chairman Gregg Haug looks back on the company's history in honor of its 25th anniversary.
- [Mileposts: Harvest Edition 2022](https://www.nprail.com/mileposts-harvest-edition-2022/) - In this blog, read a reflection from Shawn Smith, Northern Plains Rail Services Executive VP, about the company's role in the railroad industry after 25 years.
- [Winkler Wellness](https://www.nprail.com/winkler-wellness/) - by Cheryl Harlow This year, Northern Plains offered a wellness campaign called How to Bulletproof your Immune System, created by Dr. E. Berg, DC, that was offered to all U.S.-based employees. Those who participated learned, among other things: How to bullet-proof the immune system against invading pathogens How the immune system works The benefits of
- [Northern Plains Rail Training: Exceeding Expectations in Handling HAZMAT Railcars](https://www.nprail.com/northern-plains-rail-training-exceeding-expectations-in-handline-hazmat-railcars/) - Learn about Northern Plains Rail Services’ Hazardous Material Railcar Training, including track and tank car anatomy, taught to Helena Agri-Enterprises workers.
- [Employee Spotlight: Riley Ferguson](https://www.nprail.com/employee-spotlight-riley-ferguson/) - Learn about NPRS Manager of Car Repair Riley Ferguson, what his work is like, what he looks forward to, and how he spends his time when not at the job.
- [On the Road and Rail: A Business Update from Northern Plains Rail Services](https://www.nprail.com/on-the-road-and-rail-a-business-update-from-northern-plains-rail-services/) - Learn about projects by NPRS Complete Track Works, certification for rail car repair, Susan Thompson’s role in company culture, and a switching contract for ADM.
- [The Maple Leaf](https://www.nprail.com/the-maple-leaf/) - Learn about the growth of Northern Plains Rail Services’ transloading partnerships with Alberta Midland Railway Terminal and Weyburn Industrial Transload.
- [NPRS History Made in Honeyford](https://www.nprail.com/nprs-history-made-in-honeyford/) - Learn about the milestone in NPRS’s history as the Farmers Elevator of Honeyford became the first U.S. shipper on the Canadian Pacific Railway to load and ship an 8,500-foot grain train.
- [Railroading – A Family Business](https://www.nprail.com/railroading-a-family-business/) - Discover the fascinating history of Northern Plains Railroad and the strong family ties that have been an integral part of the railroading company’s success in the past, present and future.
- [Growing Together: Partners in the Rail Freight Supply Chain for a Quarter Century](https://www.nprail.com/growing-together-partners-in-the-rail-freight-supply-chain-for-a-quarter-century/) - Learn about the history between Northern Plains Railroad and CHS, and how these partners in rail freight supply chain have been working to grow together for over a quarter century.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.nprail.com/) - We are your complete resource for rail transportation, maintenance, and contracting services, as well as for repairs for locomotives and rail cars.
- [Railroader](https://www.nprail.com/railroader/) - Issue 38
- [Who We Are](https://www.nprail.com/about/) - Meet our executive and senior leadership team and learn how our extensive knowledge of, and decades of experience in, railroading benefit our customers.
- [Contact Us](https://www.nprail.com/contact/) - Contact us to learn more about how our wide array of rail services can help your business grow and thrive.
- [Employee Resources](https://www.nprail.com/employee-resources/) - Access company information, employee resources and more through our exclusive employee portal here.
- [Put Your Career on Track](https://www.nprail.com/careers/) - Discover outstanding opportunities and excellent benefits in the growing railroad industry and build a career to take pride in. See available positions here.
- [Track Design, Construction, & Maintenance](https://www.nprail.com/track-design-construction-maintenance/) - We offer design and construction services for a range of track elements and rail expansion projects along with inspection, maintenance, and repair. Details here.
- [Locomotive Inspection & Maintenance](https://www.nprail.com/locomotive-inspection-maintenance/) - From locomotive inspection and repair, to maintenance, sourcing, short-term leasing and more, we provide the services to keep your profits on track. Read more.
- [Conceptual Rail Design Consulting](https://www.nprail.com/conceptual-rail-design-consulting/) - Our rail design consulting experts will work with your company to plan expansions or new projects while honoring client confidentiality. Learn about it here.
- [Rail Safety Training & Consulting](https://www.nprail.com/rail-safety-training-consulting/) - We offer comprehensive railroad safety and compliance training and program development, within the scope of United States and Canadian regulations. Learn more.
- [Full-Service Railroading](https://www.nprail.com/railroad/) - Our history, values and service area position us as the preeminent railroading service throughout the United States and Canada. Learn more about us here.
- [AAR Railcar Repair Services & Rail Car Shop](https://www.nprail.com/rail-car-service-repair/) - We are equipped to provide repairs, maintenance, cleaning and more to your rail cars as well as offer service through our mobile field units. Learn more here.
- [Industrial Rail Switching & Operations](https://www.nprail.com/industrial-rail-switching-operations/) - Our rail switching services meet or exceed Class I railroad safety standards while delivering crews, equipment and more to meet your unique needs. See details.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nprail.com/privacy-policy/) - Read about our privacy policy that we put in place to protect your information and to provide a better experience on our website.

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