- Passenger and Freight Rail Industry https://kor-pak.com/category/passenger-and-freight-rail-industry/ Keeping heavy industry machines operating at peak efficiency Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:46:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://kor-pak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-28-at-5.58.30-PM-50x50.png - Passenger and Freight Rail Industry https://kor-pak.com/category/passenger-and-freight-rail-industry/ 32 32 Railroad Equipment on Today’s Tracks and Why They Matter https://kor-pak.com/railroad-equipment-todays-tracks-matter/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:28:28 +0000 https://kor-pak.com/?p=49458 Railroads have brought a lot of innovation and technology into the world, and modern railroads continue to do so.  Modern railroads use many pieces of sophisticated equipment to make them work efficiently. We’ll discuss some railroad equipment and the role it fulfills here. Boxcars Boxcars are the bread and butter of the railroad industry. Boxcars, […]

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]]> Ways to Select the Best Railcar Parts https://kor-pak.com/ways-select-best-railcar-parts/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:59:17 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=49230 In 2021, the freight railcar parts industry market size surpassed $10 billion. Demand is also increasing, so it makes sense to stock up on parts now rather than later when there may be price increases. If you’re in the market for railcar repairs or maintenance, you want to ensure you’re investing in the best railcar […]

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]]> How to Choose the Right Railcar Parts for Your Needs https://kor-pak.com/how-to-choose-the-right-railcar-parts-for-your-needs/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:36:44 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=49179 When moving shipments to different locations by railcar, you need the best railcar parts you can find. Time and efficiency are always necessary when shipping cargo to a destination, and delays can be costly. Do you want to lose valuable time and money for your business by not having high-quality railcar parts at your disposal? […]

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]]> Railroad Wear Parts: An Overview and Buyers Guide https://kor-pak.com/railroad-wear-parts-an-overview-and-buyers-guide/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:11:05 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=49160 Freight rail accounts for more long-distance ton-miles than any other mode of transportation. Freight and passenger rail traffic is a critical part of the transportation network. Keeping your railcars moving is essential to your business. Replacing wear parts when needed is critical in maintaining your rolling stock. Learn more about railroad wearing parts and how […]

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]]> Freight Transportation: How Kor-Pak Keeps the Industry Moving https://kor-pak.com/freight-transportation-how-kor-pak-keeps-the-industry-moving/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:27:51 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=49152 The freight transportation market grew to $28.66 billion in 2021. The freight transportation industry relies on a vast range of elements, and one of the most crucial is transportation itself. Railcars need various high-quality parts to function, and Kor-Pak provides several. Keep reading for a rundown of how Kor-Pak keeps the freight transportation industry moving. […]

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]]> How Friction Modifiers Are Helping the Railroad Industry https://kor-pak.com/friction-modifiers-helping-railroad-industry/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:57:41 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=44333 Since its conception in the late 19th century, the railroad industry has changed the American way of life. We owe the development of several early cities and towns to our railroads. And here’s something else we owe them: a little maintenance. The last century has been hard on those railroads. So finding ways to update […]

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]]> What You’ll Need to Manage Railroad Friction https://kor-pak.com/youll-need-manage-railroad-friction/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:12:52 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=41136 Managing railroad friction is essential to sustaining day-to-day stress, but it also provides maximum performance for vehicles that run on rails. There are a number ways to keep vehicles in top form while they’re at work. The main benefit of properly managing railroad friction is that you’ll be preserving your equipment without losing revenue. Sounds like a […]

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]]> Obsolete Parts A Challenge For Passenger Rapid Transit Rail https://kor-pak.com/obsolete-parts-a-challenge-for-passenger-rapid-transit-rail/ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:51:51 +0000 http://kor-pak.idatatools.com/?p=24984 I recently read a story about the unusual search for obsolete railroad equipment. It was entitled: “BART Turns To eBay For Parts To Keep System Limping Along”. The story was reported on the CBS SF Bay Area News on April 6, 2016. BART is the acronym for Bay Area Rapid Transit System. This system of […]

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