Railserve Adds Federal/State Funding Assistance for Buyers of Railserve LEAF® Gen-Set Locomotives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA, GA—August 24, 2011 (James Street Media Services)—Railserve, the leading North American provider of in-plant rail switching and associated services in the United States and Canada, has joined with Engine, Fuel and Emissions Engineering, Inc. (EF&EE) to identify and apply for federal and state grants available to buyers of the Railserve LEAF® Gen-Set Locomotive.
“We’ve seen interest rise in our green switching locomotive and we’ve also learned that many potential buyers need assistance in identifying and obtaining the grants that are available for purchasing these cleaner and more efficient units,” says Timothy J. Benjamin, president, Railserve.
To help customers sort through the complexities of finding and applying for federal and state grants, Railserve has teamed up with EF&EE, which has substantial expertise in this area. “We have obtained or been involved in securing grant money for green locomotives in Texas, California and elsewhere,” notes EF&EE president Christopher S. Weaver.
Upon the request of qualified Railserve LEAF buyers, EF&EE will identify grant sources for eligible purchasers and either guide them through the application process or complete the applications on their behalf.
The Railserve LEAF reduces NOx emissions by 76 percent and cuts fuel consumption by 50 percent, while meeting EPA Tier III 2015 emissions standards. Developing maximum tractive effort at low speeds, the Railserve LEAF is ideal for in-plant switching locations, shortline railroads, and other industrial services. New Railserve LEAF Gen-Set Locomotives incorporate a modular networked control system providing increased remote and field diagnostic capabilities; simplified installation; reduced cabling; and a more rugged design.
About EF&EE
Engine, Fuel, and Emissions Engineering, Inc. (EF&EE) is a research, development, and consulting firm specializing in motor vehicle emissions and emissions control. EF&EE was founded in 1990 and incorporated as a California corporation in 1992. The company is 100% employee-owned. EF&EE’s founder, Christopher Weaver, P.E. has served as president of the company and in charge of EF&EE’s engineering work since its inception.
About Railserve
Railserve is the leading provider of in-plant rail switching and associated services—operating over 65 locations in the US and Canada. Railserve uses its own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing and production plants. In addition, Railserve also provides other services which include: rail car loading; rail car unloading; track maintenance; inspection or repair; and many others. For more information on Railserve visit www.Railserve.biz; for more information on the Railserve LEAF® Gen-Set Locomotive, visit www.RailserveLEAF.biz.
Railserve is a Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway company.
For further information contact:
Bill Fahrenwald
James Street Associates
708-371-0110 Ext.1-#
bfahrenwald@jamesstreetassoc.com