Nordco Rail Services

Nordco Rail Services is the leading provider of "predictive rail management" services to railroads, contractors and others in the railroad industry. Nordco Rail Services inspects rail for invisible flaws, giving railroads time to correct minute defects before they become serious, potentially catastrophic, problems.

Detecting small flaws, preventing big problems

Nordco Rail Services technicians ride the rails in specially outfitted inspection vehicles incorporating sensitive ultrasonic detection equipment. The ultrasonic signal "sees" inside the rail, while proprietary software programs help analyze the data to recognize cracks, flaws and other conditions. We know that state-of-the-art technology is important. However, effective, efficient rail inspection requires more than just machines and computers. Our technicians have years of experience in all aspects of ultrasonic rail inspection, and understand that the integrity of the rail is a critical element in the operation of a railroad.

Partnering with our customers

Nordco Rail Services is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This new facility allows us to test and incorporate the latest technology upgrades into our inspection vehicles. It includes a large training facility, giving our customers hands-on experience with our current systems. It also gives us the opportunity to work closely with our customers on the development and application of new technology.

Powered by Dapco Technology

Nordco Rail Services is powered by ultrasonic inspection products and systems developed by Dapco Industries of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dapco has been a leader in the development of cutting edge, non-destructive mobile testing systems for railroads and other industries for more than 40 years.

Both Nordco Rail Services and Dapco Industries are part of the Nordco Family of Companies. Nordco, long recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of railroad Maintenance-of-Way machinery, is headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The other Nordco companies are J.E.R. Overhaul of Arcola, Illinois and Shuttlewagon of Grandview, Missouri.