History

Railroad Construction Company was established in 1926 to provide the local industry with dependable quality railroad construction and maintenance services.

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History

Railroad Construction Company was established in 1926 to provide the local industry with dependable quality railroad construction and maintenance services.

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1926
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2022
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1930
1940
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1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2022

1926

The Beginning

Joseph Daloisio, Sr. recognized an opportunity, left his job at the Erie Railroad Company and established Railroad Construction Company with a focus on providing the local industry with quality and dependable railroad construction and maintenance services.

Blueprint of Summer Street office Office on Summer Street until the 1940s.
RCC Paterson 3 NJ logo A brand is born with the first logo

1930

Decade of Faith

A client base was established through hard work an dedication to quality and service.

Drawing of of Roger's Locomotive $11,110 Contract for Rogers Locomotive

We began working with government agencies and extended operations into New York. Our northern New Jersey customers could depend on service by calling our land line at Sherwood 2-0362.

1940

A Decade of Sacrifice

We eventually outgrew the Summer Street location and for the first and only time in the company’s history, headquarters moved across town to 75-77 Grove Street, Paterson, NJ.

Beginning of RCC proposal document
Business Card

We started working for Army and Naval facilities and General Services Administration in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. We built and maintained the tracks at Fort Meade and Fort Dix. The hardworking crews of 10 to 12 men were expected to change 60 railroad ties in a single day.

RCC Calendar slip
Framed portrait of James Daloisio

In memory of James Daloisio who gave his life in service of our country.

1950

A Decade of Opportunity

Newfound American prosperity brought a wave of heavy industrial growth in New Jersey and RCC was involved with many of the projects including Coopers Point Railroad Relocation in Camden, NJ beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Men welding at colgate-palmolive in Jersey City $65,713 Contract with Colgate-Palmolive Jersey City, NJ

The Port of New York Authority started expanding its Port Newark and Port Elizabeth marine facilities. RCC installed 80% of the new tracks required to handle the increased volume of merchandise.

1960

A Decade of Strength

Newfound American prosperity brought a wave of heavy industrial growth in New Jersey and RCC was involved with many of the projects including Coopers Point Railroad Relocation in Camden, NJ beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Men by the track at Fort Dix $47,119 Contract for Fort Dix
Track at Fort Dix $123,200 Contract for US Naval Facility Earle
Matisa Temper tool Matisa Tamper

A task that previously took a crew of four up to eight hours to complete was now achieved with one man and one machine in one hour.

Men by the track at Ford Motor Ford Motor

Railroad crossing safety became increasingly more important in the 1960’s. Good Year Tire and Rubber Company developed a rubberized rail crossing material to fill the uneven gaps between pavement and rail. We installed this material at Ford Motor Co. in Mahwah, NJ, and other facilities to create a smoother transition for motorized equipment and trucks.

1970

A Decade of Growth

RCC continued to faithfully serve the customer base that 40 years of relationships had developed while starting a new chapter: work for the smaller shortline railroads.

Photo of 2 tracks Schering Plough
Men working by tracks Proctor & Gamble
Men working by tracks Phelps Dodge
Train on track Colgate-Palmolive
Black and white birds eye view of Hunts Point $507,412 Contract for the City of New York Hunts Point Terminal Market

We performed our largest contract installing a railroad yard for the city of New York at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY.

1980

A Decade of Diversity

The Civil division was developed, allowing RCC to self-perform all aspects of a track installation project, including heavy earthwork, excavation, drainage, building construction, and utility work.

Opportunities to explore new territory included joint venture partnerships and large public contracts.

Birds eye view of PATH harrison facility $26,202,000 Contract for PATH Harrison Rail Maintenance Facility Joint Venture with Hess Brothers

Constructed new 50 acre rail yard and repair facility for PATH

Removed 16,000 LF of track

Installed 43,000 LF of new mainline and yard tracks, 66 turnouts and 41,000 LF of contact rail

Installed 5,000 LF of piles supporting 500 CY of concrete foundations for aerial walkway

1883

Al Daloisio, JR. becomes President of RCC.

Picture of Coney island yard expansion $10,262,300 Contract for NYCTA Coney Island Yard

Performed complete rehabilitation of third-rail transit system including civil, utility and track work. Installed 6,300 LF of track and 17 turnouts including third rail installation. Performed demolition and clearing of six acres on site and installed a communication system, power for third rail and signal systems

60 year celebration plate showing men working on a track RCC Celebrates 60 years in business.

A commemorative painting and plate that highlights the collective efforts of the company’s many diverse individuals who’s work in the field played an instrumental role in shaping the success of the organization. Featuring Willie Simmins (left), Carlo Fiorelli (middle right), Pat Rotio (front center) and brothers, Eric and Paul Robinson, Jr. (bottom right).

black and white track $6,222,800 Contract with NJ Transit Newark City Subway

Installation of over 22 miles of continuous welded rail (CWR).

1990

A Decade of Teamwork

With several major transit expansions and rehabilitations planned, we set our sights on developing capabilities specific to these projects and we augmented our site, civil and track skills with electrical contracting.

Our heavy civil and electrical groups performed E-ZPass installation on all New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway toll booths.

$99,536.215 Contract to implement  Electronic Toll Collection Systems in163 lanes on the GSP and 161 lanes on the NJ Turnpike.  The civil work included installation of 562 treadles and patching of 707 islands plus 41 island extensions.

All electrical work including security systems and backup generators was performed by the diverse RCC workforce.

1926

The Beginning

Joseph Daloisio, Sr. recognized an opportunity, left his job at the Erie Railroad Company and established Railroad Construction Company with a focus on providing the local industry with quality and dependable railroad construction and maintenance services.

Blueprint of Summer Street office Office on Summer Street until the 1940s.
RCC Paterson 3 NJ logo A brand is born with the first logo
Eerie Railroad blueprint

We began working with government agencies and extended operations into New York. Our northern New Jersey customers could depend on service by calling our land line at Sherwood 2-0362.

1930

A Decade of Faith

A client base was established through hard work and dedication to quality and service.

Black and white blueprint of facility $11,110 Contract for Rogers Locomotive

1940

Decade of Sacrifice

We eventually outgrew the Summer Street location and for the first and only time in the company’s history, headquarters moved across town to 75-77 Grove Street, Paterson, NJ.

RCC Proposal Slip
RCC branded Pen
Business Card
RCC Calendar slip

We started working for Army and Naval facilities and General Services Administration in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. We built and maintained the tracks at Fort Meade and Fort Dix. The hardworking crews of 10 to 12 men were expected to change 60 railroad ties in a single day.

Framed portrait of James Daloisio

In memory of James Daloisio who gave his life in service of our country.

Men by the Todd Shipyard in Brooklyn $25,000 Contract for Todd Shipyard Brooklyn, NY

1950

A Decade of Opportunity

Newfound American prosperity brought a wave of heavy industrial growth in New Jersey and RCC was involved with many of the projects including Coopers Point Railroad Relocation in Camden, NJ beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Men welding at colgate-palmolive in Jersey City $65,713 Contract with Colgate-Palmolive Jersey City, NJ

The Port of New York Authority started expanding its Port Newark and Port Elizabeth marine facilities. RCC installed 80% of the new tracks required to handle the increased volume of merchandise.

A Decade of Strength

1960

RCC was a part of the infant stages of the intermodal freight revolution, working closely with Seatrain Lines to maintain and expand their Edgewater, NJ and Brooklyn, NY facilities. We were awarded contracts with Fort Dix and the US Naval Facility Earle.

Men by the track at Fort Dix $47,119 Contract for Fort Dix
Track at Fort Dix $123,200 Contract for US Naval Facility Earle
RCC Receipt
Men by the track at Ford Motor Ford Motor
Matisa Temper tool Matisa Tamper

A task that previously took a crew of four up to eight hours to complete was now achieved with one man and one machine in one hour.

Railroad crossing safety became increasingly more important in the 1960’s. Good Year Tire and Rubber Company developed a rubberized rail crossing material to fill the uneven gaps between pavement and rail. We installed this material at Ford Motor Co. in Mahwah, NJ, and other facilities to create a smoother transition for motorized equipment and trucks.

1970

RCC continued to faithfully serve the customer base that 40 years of relationships had developed while starting a new chapter: work for the smaller shortline railroads.

Photo of 2 tracks Schering Plough
Men working by tracks Proctor & Gamble
Men working by tracks Phelps Dodge

A Decade of Growth

Train on track Colgate-Palmolive
Black and white birds eye view of Hunts Point $507,412 Contract for the City of New York Hunts Point Terminal Market

We performed our largest contract installing a railroad yard for the city of New York at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY.

A Decade of Diversity

1980

Birds eye view of PATH harrison facility $26,202,000 Contract for PATH Harrison Rail Maintenance Facility Joint Venture with Hess Brothers

The Civil division was developed, allowing RCC to self-perform all aspects of a track installation project, including heavy earthwork, excavation, drainage, building construction, and utility work.

Opportunities to explore new territory included joint venture partnerships and large public contracts.

1983

Al Daloisio, JR. becomes President of RCC.

60 year celebration plate showing men working on a track RCC Celebrates 60 years in business.

A commemorative painting and plate that highlights the collective efforts of the company’s many diverse individuals who’s work in the field played an instrumental role in shaping the success of the organization. Featuring Willie Simmins (left), Carlo Fiorelli (middle right), Pat Rotio (front center) and brothers, Eric and Paul Robinson, Jr. (bottom right).

Constructed new 50 acre rail yard and repair facility for PATH

Removed 16,000 LF of track

Installed 43,000 LF of new mainline and yard tracks, 66 turnouts and 41,000 LF of contact rail

Installed 5,000 LF of piles supporting 500 CY of concrete foundations for aerial walkway

Performed utility work including installation of:

16,000 LF of storm / sanitary sewer pipe

95 manholes

12,000 LF of waterlines

Performed electrical work including installation of:

60,000 LF of conduit

16,000 LF of signal channel with 20 structures

Constructed ten support buildings including all interior systems and fit-out.

Performed excavation and grading

This project had us working alongside Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor on a daily basis. We successfully met the challenges of the heightened safety requirements for our personnel and overcame the difficulty of operating equipment next to 80 MPH trains.

Picture of Coney island yard expansion $10,262,300 Contract for NYCTA Coney Island Yard

Performed complete rehabilitation of third-rail transit system including civil, utility and track work. Installed 6,300 LF of track and 17 turnouts including third rail installation. Performed demolition and clearing of six acres on site and installed a communication system, power for third rail and signal systems

black and white track $6,222,800 Contract with NJ Transit Newark City Subway

Installation of over 22 miles of continuous welded rail (CWR).

1990

A Decade of Teamwork

With several major transit expansions and rehabilitations planned, we set our sights on developing capabilities specific to these projects and we augmented our site, civil and track skills with electrical contracting.

Our heavy civil and electrical groups performed E-ZPass installation on all New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway toll booths.

$99,536.215 Contract to implement  Electronic Toll Collection Systems in163 lanes on the GSP and 161 lanes on the NJ Turnpike.  The civil work included installation of 562 treadles and patching of 707 islands plus 41 island extensions.

All electrical work including security systems and backup generators was performed by the diverse RCC workforce.

SEPTA recognizes the Mainline Railroad Bridge and Interlocking Rehabilitation Project with the “Award of Excellence”

$21,637,340 Contract with the South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to perform the replacement of one steel girder/steel deck plate bridge and rehabilitation of another, while working under and around existing catenary lines. Civil and structural related work included:

2,300 LF drainage system

21 manholes

5,400 LF duct bank installation and encasements

40,000 yards of excavation and embankment work

Demolition and replacement of stations plus installation of temporary platforms

Trackwork included 21,000 LF of track including tie removal and CWR rail installation with associated turnouts and complex double slip interlocking switches.

RCC performed work with flagmen and SEPTA force account personnel to construct a yard and ancillary work before the scheduled five month shutdown, which was completed prior to the contract deadline.

birds eye of mainline road bridge
Birds eye view of SEPTA Main Line Bridge and Interlocking Rehab 1992
Before picture of Hog Pen Railroad Bridge with men standing on bridge Before

Emergency design and construction of the collapsed Hog Pen Railroad Bridge in East Hanover, NJ was completed in 30 days. All design work was performed in-house.

Train on tracks on a bridge After
Before picture of Hog Pen Railroad Bridge with men standing on bridge Before

Emergency design and construction of the collapsed Hog Pen Railroad Bridge in East Hanover, NJ was completed in 30 days. All design work was performed in-house.

Train on tracks on a bridge After
Lackawanna ave bridge under construction

$8,373,453 Contract to construct a new direct connection from GSP southbound to eastbound Route I-80. Project highlights include:

Reconstruction of existing entrance/exit ramps with 5,700 LF of concrete curbs and barriers

5,000 tons of bituminous concrete pavement

20,000 CY of excavation and embankment

2,100 LF of storm drainage piping

3,500 LF of guiderail

16 guide signs with supports

4,000 SF of concrete modular bin retaining walls

Landscaping, pavement markings and sign structures with foundations

Bridge work included

10,000 SF of steel sheeting and cofferdams

10,057 LF of steel H-piles

235,000 lbs. of galvanized reinforcing bars in the substructure

325,000 lbs. of stainless steel reinforcing bars in the deck and parapets

976,500 lbs. of structural steel

1,212 CY concrete in the substructure

1,184 CY concrete in the deck and parapets

Interior and exterior lighting, and a corrosion monitoring system for the stainless steel reinforcing bars.

A major component was the construction of a new 840 ft. long horseshoe shaped eight-span continuous steel monocell trapezoidal box girder made composite with a cast-in-place concrete deck slab. The 24 ft. bridge deck is super-elevated at 6%. Seven piers are tapered solid wall design with vertical striations. Early completion of the project allowed public access six months ahead of schedule.

$8,373,453 Contract to construct a new direct connection

An increased focus on highway and civil projects included improvements to Lakawanna Avenue and construction of the new Exit 159 connecting ramp from the Garden State Parkway (GSP) South to Route 80 East in Elmwood, Park.

Birds eye view of Lakawanna Avenue tracks Before
Birds eye view of Lakawanna Avenue tracks After
Interlocking tracks

Our Track Division performs work for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Including track Mid City E Direct Fixation Tunnel Trackage and floating slab double crossover, followed by the construction of Greenbelt Yard in College Park, MD. Additionally,  Baltimore MTA’s Light Rail system serving Linthicum, Maryland.

Birds eye view of cars entering lincoln tunnel toll plaza

In the late 90’s we were awarded the Lincoln Tunnel Toll Plaza Rehabilitation, doubling the building in size with a new elevator and elaborate underground substation and mechanical room.

Screenshot of 1996 Crossings Article

1996

Railroad celebrates 70 years and the first issue Crossings Newsletter is printed.

2000

A Decade of Hope

The first decade of the new millennium saw continued diversification.

Lackawanna ave bridge under construction

$8,373,453 Contract to construct a new direct connection from GSP southbound to eastbound Route I-80. Project highlights include:

Reconstruction of existing entrance/exit ramps with 5,700 LF of concrete curbs and barriers

5,000 tons of bituminous concrete pavement

20,000 CY of excavation and embankment

2,100 LF of storm drainage piping

3,500 LF of guiderail

16 guide signs with supports

4,000 SF of concrete modular bin retaining walls

Landscaping, pavement markings and sign structures with foundations

Bridge work included

10,000 SF of steel sheeting and cofferdams

10,057 LF of steel H-piles

235,000 lbs. of galvanized reinforcing bars in the substructure

325,000 lbs. of stainless steel reinforcing bars in the deck and parapets

976,500 lbs. of structural steel

1,212 CY concrete in the substructure

1,184 CY concrete in the deck and parapets

Interior and exterior lighting, and a corrosion monitoring system for the stainless steel reinforcing bars.

A major component was the construction of a new 840 ft. long horseshoe shaped eight-span continuous steel monocell trapezoidal box girder made composite with a cast-in-place concrete deck slab. The 24 ft. bridge deck is super-elevated at 6%. Seven piers are tapered solid wall design with vertical striations. Early completion of the project allowed public access six months ahead of schedule.

An increased focus on highway and civil projects included improvements to Lackawanna Avenue and construction of the new Exit 159 connecting ramp from the Garden State Parkway (GSP) South to Route 80 East in Elmwood, Park.

Birds eye view of Lakawanna Avenue tracks Before
Birds eye view of Lakawanna Avenue tracks After
Interlocking tracks

Our Track Division performs work for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Including track Mid City E Direct Fixation Tunnel Trackage and floating slab double crossover, followed by the construction of Greenbelt Yard in College Park, MD. Additionally, Baltimore MTA’s Light Rail system serving Linthicum, Maryland.

Birds eye view of cars entering lincoln tunnel toll plaza

In the late 90’s we were awarded the Lincoln Tunnel Toll Plaza Rehabilitation, doubling the building in size with a new elevator and elaborate underground substation and mechanical room.

Screenshot of 1996 Crossings Article

1996

Railroad celebrates 70 years and the first issue Crossings Newsletter is printed.

2000

A Decade of Hope

The first decade of the new millennium saw continued diversification.

After the tragedy of September 11, 2001, co-workers volunteered in a search and rescue mission. At the same time, PANYNJ called up RCC Emergency Services to tackle flooding below the towers on the track level. Two PATH train tunnels acted like drains, filling up with water, flooding the track and Exchange Place Station.

RCC 75th celebration logo
inside dark facility
NJ General Assembly Document
Track with red train holding coal/materials

Increased intermodal traffic and passenger rail spending resulted in the successful completion of several projects including the Port Reading Junction Interlocking Improvements, where Norfolk Southern and CSX enter into the Conrail System.

Al Daloisio, Jr. and his mother, Grace Daloisio pose for a photo with Rep. Bill Pascrell, a native to Paterson, NJ.

Al Daloisio, Jr. and his mother, Grace Daloisio pose for a photo with Rep. Bill Pascrell, a native to Paterson, NJ.

Birds eye view of Route 78

NJ DOT Route 78 Project proved to be the most challenging of our history, presenting many personal hardships for our
co-workers and financial hardships for our company.

Our survival was a result of the determination and dedication of our co-workers as well as the support received from our bank, bonding company, joint venture partners, subcontractors and suppliers.

$62,871,755 Contract with NJ DOT to construct two truck weigh stations and inspection facilities adjacent to Exit 6 on Route 78. This challenging project allowed RCC to demonstrate skills in many construction disciplines including:

Civil Work – Nearly two miles of roadway was re-profiled, widened and paved, and three bridges were reconstructed.  Rock excavation included 2,000 ft. of line drilling at depths ranging from 10 to 40 ft. and 1,000 LF of the face was cut back on a 3% layback. Roadway lighting and fifteen new sign structures were added along with 90 acres of roadway drainage. The site was completed with 30 acres of landscaping.

Building Work – Two new truck weigh stations were constructed supporting both local and remote vehicle inspections. The buildings were designed to blend in to their surroundings by resembling large barns with attached silos. Each building is equipped with an operating system that monitors all information from both the roadway sensors and the adjacent inspection facilities.  The installed systems include CCTV, fiber-optic communications and video surveillance.

Bridge Work – To accommodate the widening of Route 78 and new ramps to and from the weigh station facilities, three bridges were reconstructed.  The eastbound Route 78 bridge was replaced with a simply-supported structure with four spans totaling 292 ft. by 88 ft. wide.  The westbound Route 78 bridge was replaced with a simply-supported structure with four spans totaling 292 ft. by 72 ft. wide. The New Village Road bridge over Route 78 was replaced with a continuously supported structure with two spans totaling 262 ft. by 35 ft. wide.

Paterson Train Station

Historic Restoration of the Paterson Rail Station

Originally constructed in the 1900’s received the “Concrete in Transit” Award from the Portland Cement Association. Construction of a new 52 ft. tall clock tower containing a handicapped compliant elevator and the addition of new stairs added to the accessibility improvements to the facility.

Meadowlands Train station

The Meadowlands Train Station

The Meadowlands Train Station

$127,000,000 Contract for NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to construct a major transportation system serving MetLife Stadium with tri-venture partners, Creamer-Sanzari. Construction included a new two-story rail station and new railroad system, spanning two miles, connecting the Meadowlands Station to the existing NJ Transit line.

Hudson bergen light rain facility

Hudson Bergen Light Rail

RCC extended the Hudson Bergen Light Rail from 34th Street to a new station at 21st St. in Bayonne. 5,100 LF of new light rail tracks were installed on concrete ties.

Train approaching on track

The Main Bergen Connection

This project was for the Secaucus Transfer Program and involved Construction of a new Connector Track between the Bergen Line and the Main Line west of the Secaucus Transfer. The project included the rehabilitation of the entire structure.  This adjoined structure had four major lines for NJ Transit and the work was performed while maintaining heavy NYC train traffic on the adjacent bridge structure.

View of the Overpeck Creek Bridge

Route 46 over Overpeck Creek Bridge Deck Reconstruction

Completed in only eight months through value engineering. Due to site restrictions, a unique strategy was devised to facilitate the delivery and removal of materials to the job site by using two self-propelled, 70 ton overhead gantry cranes.

Birds eye view of Hudson Bergen Light Rail

Hudson Bergen Light Rail

RCC extended the Hudson Bergen Light Rail from 34th Street to a new station at 21st St. in Bayonne. 5,100 LF of new light rail tracks were installed on concrete ties.

Birds eye view of Corbin Street Yard

Corbin Street Yard Expansion

This PANYNJ project included the installation of eight miles of new ballasted, continuous-welded-rail (CWR) on wood ties, 12 crossovers and 55 turnouts. Work was performed in the vicinity of two active rail lines and several neighboring construction projects.

Birdseye view of Transload Terminal

Baltimore Transload Terminal

Constructed a new railcar transfer facility fully equipped with offloading and storage tracks with the capability to unload 20 railcars and store an additional 80 railcars.

Installed nearly 5,000 TF of track inside the terminal (including ballasted and direct fixation), six turnouts and several additional storage tracks

Formed and poured concrete including track slabs, walkway supports, platform foundations and a reinforced collection system trench

Installed spill containment system and HDPE liners beneath offloading tracks

Performed sitework including excavation, grading, repaving, drainage, landscaping and signage installation.

Birds eye view of sunnyside rail yard

Sunnyside Rail Yard Improvements for LIRR East Side Access

This emergency contract was considered “schedule-critical” by the MTA and included tasks whose completion was

necessary to keep the East Side Access project moving forward. 1,000 LF of track was removed, relocated and reconstructed. A bridge was waterproofed and cast-in-place concrete retaining walls were constructed. Catenary pole foundations were drilled and installed. Geotechnical repairs were made to an existing slurry wall bathtub and jet grout

columns were added. Asbestos remediation was performed at two buildings, both scheduled for demolition. All work was performed around active tracks and numerous live commercial power, traction power and signal cable

wires requiring extra levels of planning and attention to safety.

Marine terminal birds eye view

Howland Hook Marine Terminal

This PANYNJ project involved the construction of an intermodal cargo facility designed to load and unload freight from container ships to rail cars. The 20 acre site of Phase 1A includes five yard tracks that are loaded and unloaded by a series of rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG’s). Each of the RTG’s operates on a pair of concrete runway beams set parallel to the yard tracks.

Inside of a train wash

LIRR Babylon Train Wash Facility

Demolition and reconstruction of a new state-of-the-art train wash, replacing the existing facility from 1970. It features green technology and is fully automated. The new facility can clean up to 320 train cars per day using solar power and wastewater recycling. This not only improves the cars’ aesthetics, but more importantly, increases the life of the fleet by preventing corrosion. The project was funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Yard with tracks and train

Blissville Yard

New York & Atlantic Railway increased storage capacity to accommodate upcoming freight projects in the area. This project quadrupled the size of the facility. Over 1,100 TF of existing track and four turnouts were removed to make way for the new layout. Site work was performed including clearing, excavation and grading. 4,000 TF of new track and five new #8 turnouts were constructed on almost 5,000 tons of stone ballast. All track surfacing was done using our own Mark IV tamper.

2010

New Possibilities

The second decade of the new millennium saw the completion of numerous successful projects, both locally and in a wider geographic range, such as crane rail and facilities work in Groton, CT and production rail replacement in Middlebury, VT. We performed multiple highway improvement projects on both the Garden State Parkway and the NJ Turnpike.

2010

New Possibilities

The second decade of the new millennium saw the completion of numerous successful projects, both locally and in a wider geographic range, such as crane rail and facilities work in Groton, CT and production rail replacement in Middlebury, VT. We performed multiple highway improvement projects on both the Garden State Parkway and the NJ Turnpike.

Track with a bridge and trees with foliage

VTRANS CWR Replacement

A major upgrade was performed to a vital link to the Vermont Railway infrastructure system. Rail was installed for an increase in loadings allowed on the line and to eliminate out of date infrastructure. The rail-line was constructed in the 1800’s and this project allowed for faster train speeds and more efficient delivery of vital goods in the state.

Excavation truck by a track

Hudson Transmission Project

Less traditional work such as the Hudson Transmission Project to increase electrical power capacity to New York City by connecting the power grids of New York and New Jersey through a complex set of cables running both underground and under the Hudson River.

Staten Island Railway track

Staten Island Railway Eight Bridges Rehabilitation

In twenty-one, 55-hour weekend outages, RCC completed a major rehabilitation project for the New York City Transit Authority spanning eight bridges on the Staten Island Railway System. All bridges were repaired and waterproofed prior to new track construction.

2011

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) names Anthony “Tony” MacIsaac 2011 Field Employee of the Year!

Crossings Article Screenshot

2011

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) names Anthony “Tony” MacIsaac 2011 Field Employee of the Year!

Crossings 85th newsletter
Crossings 85th newsletter

What was originally planned as a repair and rehab project developed into a complete demolition, redesign and replacement of the existing float bridge in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy at the Greenville Yard Port Authority Marine Terminal Expressrail Port Jersey Intermodal Container Transfer Facility.

What was originally planned as a repair and rehab project developed into a complete demolition, redesign and replacement of the existing float bridge in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy at the Greenville Yard Port Authority Marine Terminal Expressrail Port Jersery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility.

Landscape section of the World Trade Center

New World Trade Center Site Work

Constructing the new World Trade Center is a mammoth undertaking involving the efforts of countless contractors, laborers and suppliers. Our task was to build the new West Plaza around the Freedom Tower.

Bollards on the sidewalk

Bollards at Terminals A & C

Through its ongoing initiative to improve safety and security at Newark Liberty International Airport, the Port Authority of NY & NJ contracted RCC to add a system of bollards at Terminals A & C.  These bollards would prevent the possibility of a vehicle being driven directly into the terminal. The final result would be the addition of 3,600 LF of bollards and three vehicle security gates.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge Track view

Benjamin Franklin Bridge Track Rehabilitation

At the time of its opening in 1926, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was the world’s longest suspension bridge, spanning the Delaware River, connecting Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ.  This project, executed by joint venture partners Railroad Construction Company, Inc. and Iron Bridge Constructors, involved the rehabilitation of the bridge’s entire track system.

Crane picking up a piece of a track

Expressrail Full Build Out at Port Newark

RCC performed the rail infrastructure improvements for the expansion of Expressrail Port Newark to a four working track intermodal facility for the PANYNJ, as a subcontractor to Kyle Conti Construction.  All work was performed while the facility remained active and close coordination with the owner, operating railroad, general contractor and other subcontractors was imperative to the successful completion.

Accessible platform

Amtrak Accessible Stations

To conform to the guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Amtrak awarded RCC with the Accessible Stations Development Program to upgrade the level of handicapped accessibility at seven Amtrak commuter rail stations in Vermont and New York State.

 

Oil facility

Phillips 66 Crude Oil Receiving Terminal

Construction of a new offloading facility allowed RCC to showcase expertise in both track and civil work.

2013

Matt Klemchalk is named the inaugural Co-Worker of the Year.

2013

Matt Klemchalk is named the inaugural Co-Worker of the Year.

Birds eye view of a tunnel being built

Colonial Road Bridge Improvements and Replacement

The Colonial Road Improvement Project in the Village of Thomaston included the replacement of the bridge, improved drainage at the track level and the extension of the existing pocket track. The new bridge was constructed to keep the existing Colonial Road Alignment. These investments will provide long term bridge safety and improve train service reliability.

Picture of red truck with crane behind

Overhead Civil Construction

As part of the ongoing commitment of PSE&G to improve electrical capacity and reliability for their customers, RCC constructed 55 concrete foundations at 35 locations for new electrical transmission pole structures.

Picture of microtunnel being lifted

Newton Creek Trenchless Crossing Microtunnel

Part of the PSE&G Southern Reinforcement Project, The Newton Creek Trenchless Crossing required construction of the complete new 230kV High Pressure Fluid Filler (HPFF) pipe and conduit system from Camden County to Gloucester County. RCC used a Rasa Mini Soft Ground Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to install a 490 LF 48’’ diameter PermaLok Steel Casing.

Track with view of parking lot

Westmont Viaduct Track Fastening System Rehabilitation

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) contracted RCC for the removal and replacement of the existing track fastening system along the Westmont Viaduct that contains two tracks and is 2,000 feet in length. A mock-up track section was constructed to demonstrate the proposed work methods and materials to be used on the viaduct, proving to be beneficial as it helped identify challenges in setting the rail to the proper elevation and maintaining design super elevation.

Hicksville station platform

Hicksville Station and North Track Siding Improvement

This project was performed under an accelerated schedule with all work completed in under two years. Through consistent communication and coordination with LIRR and all subcontractors, numerous unforeseen challenges were overcome and the schedule was and maintained.

Picture of men working on a flood mitigation

Flood Mitigation – Resiliency at 18 Fan Plants & Adjacent Tunnels

Incorporating our knowledge of working on, around and/or near active railroad environments has made RCC a go-to for non-rail work with transit agencies such as the installation of flood mitigation measures at 17 fan plants in multiple locations, simultaneously in four boroughs of NY for NYCTA.

The Arthur Kill Lift Bridge is the world’s longest operating vertical lift bridge. This contract included a complete decking upgrade of rail, timber, fasteners, walkway grating and handrail.

2018

RCC welcomes new President, Arthur Corwin, PE, to the family of co-workers.

2018

RCC welcomes new President, Arthur Corwin, PE , to the family of co-workers.

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MBTA Commonwealth Ave. Superstructure Replacement

As a subcontractor to Walsh Construction Company, RCC completed the replacement of MBTA Green Line B Branch tracks for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacement project in Boston, MA. Utilizing Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques, the bridge superstructure and accompanying MBTA railroad tracks were replaced within a 17-day shutdown of the MBTA Green Line and Eastbound Commonwealth Avenue.

LIRR Buckram Road Bridge Replacement

LIRR Buckram Road Bridge Replacement

The Buckram Road Bridge Replacement in Locust Valley, NY reduces the number of spans from three to one, resulting in a single-span ballasted deck bridge, ultimately reducing LIRR maintenance costs. The original bridge was built in 1889 and carried one track with three spans.

Track with RT&S logo in upper left corner

Harold Trackwork Part 3

Harold Interlocking, located in Long Island City, NY, is the busiest rail junction in the nation serving Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit trains. This contract provided infrastructure improvements to alleviate congestion and improve safety. Ten new turnouts were added, size No. 20 up to No. 26.5, the largest turnout installation by any contractor in North America.

Award winning design-build construction for the Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard highlights RCC’s diverse capabilities in a variety of disciplines included electrical, building, utility, track and site work.

The expanded yard, located in Ronkonkoma, NY, now features new overnight storage tracks and service areas in preparation for future East Side Access requirements.

Over 14,000 TF of new track was installed in 11 storage tracks.  Two new electrical substations supporting yard operations (AC power and DC traction power) were constructed.  A new 32,000 SF, two-story employee facility was added to house the increased number of personnel that will be required to staff the expanded yard.  Other buildings that were constructed include various utility sheds, a switch tender/drill crew shed, a material storage facility and a guard booth.

A mass excavation of 40,000 CY was required to level the site.  Additional site work included drainage systems, retaining walls and yard lighting.  Water, fire and gas utilities were also installed throughout and new service roads and walkways were constructed.

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Joint venture partnerships continue with more design/build work being pursued. The redevelopment of a former maintenance site for a new diesel train maintenance facility that was first built in 1889 included building, track and site work, all in an active rail yard.

Design/Build for Morris Park Diesel Locomotive Shop & Employee Facility

The project was broken into three major components: Trackwork, Building Work, and Utility & Paving.

Trackwork consisted of 15 new turnouts culminating in 9 new tracks and ballasting for 1 future track.  Four tracks enter into the new Building’s “shop” area where trains can then gain access so that they can be repaired, cleaned, and maintained.

The new 40,000 SF Building is a one story pre-engineered building, and can be likened to a “Jiffy Lube” for trains. The Building consists of three (3) major areas:

Area “A”

Offices, locker rooms and lunch facilities for LIRR employees

Area “B”

Storage for tools and parts

Area “C”

The Shop fully equipped with major industrial equipment capable of full truck (motor) removal from trains via drop tables, and deep pits as well as round-tables and truck hoists for moving motors about the shop to different work stations, including specified welding stations, a truck washing station, two overhead (gantry style) cranes, and numerous pieces of shop equipment such as a parts washer, a metal muncher, a fume extractor, pressure washer, and auto-quip material lifts.

Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work on this project was extensive and includes dedicated Wayside (train) power stations, gas, and electrical heating, waste oil lines for all fluids to either drain off to an oil/water separator or to holding tanks for manual pump out.  Extensive grounding loops were installed, and tracks were all grounded, as well as rebar mats to avoid any stray “yard” current common in large train yards.  Mechanical systems also included large overhead roll-up doors for access in, and out of the shop.

The shop has two-level mezzanines for access to all sides and the roofs of the trains.  Finally, there are utilities, and sitework around the perimeter of the building including lighting poles, fire hydrants, oil/water separators, watermain for fire suppression, and a large underground detention basin for detaining of drainage water coming off the northern track ballast, and around the new building.

Birds eye view of a white facility
Birds eye view of a white facility

Grasselli Access Road

The Grasselli Access Road is a 498 ft., four span continuous, horizontally and vertically curved steel girder bridge with concrete structural deck that carries traffic and a sidewalk over one road and one active Conrail spur line, serving as the main entrance and providing unimpeded access to the Linden Logistics Center, a 4.1 million square foot warehouse and logistics campus at a former, century old, manufacturing site off Tremely Point Road in Linden, NJ.

Con Ed SPCC North

This Design Build Contract with Con Edison features the construction across 21 Con Edison substations throughout Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester Counties that contain 112 Oil Containing Equipment (OCE) that require primary containment in the event of equipment failure. The OCEs are around active High Voltage equipment that is part of the Con Edison’s electric system in place.

WMATA Potomac Yard Trough Installation

Installation of precast signal trough along existing WMATA rail line in support of the building of the new station at Potomac Yards. The project was completed during short weekend outages over multiple weeks with the final installation of roughly 5,300 LF of signal trough installation.

2020

In 2020, RCC was re-established as an ESOP, creating shared ownership between co-workers, driving productivity and offering a direct invest in the future accomplishments of RCC. As a co-worker owned company, We Build Our Future.

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2020

In 2020, RCC was re-established as an ESOP, creating shared ownership between co-workers, driving productivity and offering a direct invest in the future accomplishments of RCC. As a co-worker owned company, We Build Our Future.

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Flood wall

PVSC Flood Wall

Construction of a perimeter flood wall, totaling 2 miles in length, around the east and west sides of PVSC with joint venture partner Posillico.  Additional features of the job include new construction and upgrades to the existing plant, all designed to improve flood mitigation. Work will be concentrated on three main segments: a perimeter flood wall, three stormwater pumping stations and an upgraded stormwater collection system.

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Substation M and Headworks Building Reconstruction

This project included a multi-phase approach, starting with the Construction of the new Substation M within PVSC – including a new structural steel structure with masonry walls; new electrical ductbanks and distribution equipment; new micropile foundations; the removal of the existing Substation M and relocation of existing backup generator; all of the underground utility lines supported by new timber piles. Phased demolition and reconstruction of the existing Headworks Grit and Screening Building.  The building included two new additions supported on new micropile foundations and an increase in the building height by 25 ft.

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PATCO Way Interlocking

The award winning Port Authority Transportation Company (PATCO) Way Interlocking and Subway Structure Rehabilitation Project was recognized as a Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) Top 2022 Project.

Rehabilitation of the 3,800 ft. double-tracked Camden Subway tunnel presented multiple challenges in the logistical approach to completing the project and maintaining 24/7 rail service for passengers.

Outage preparations and equipment mobilizations occurred from a tightly-bound, single-track maintenance yard at one of the tunnel portals.

Despite limitations, RCC completed the full project scope on-time and within budget.

With revenue train operations always maintained, the existing double crossover at Way Interlocking was removed and replaced with brand new installation, including replacement of the concrete-encased steel channel support structure, thermite welding and improvements to signal circuitry.

Cherry Valley Bridge Replacement

This Scope of Work for this project was to replace the existing 86 ft. long active double track LIRR Bridge over Cherry Valley Ave in Garden City, NY.  The original bridge was subject to frequent strikes from vehicular traffic below due to the current vertical clearance posted at 10 ft., 4 in.  The project was broken into three major components: Abutment Modification, Jacking the Bridge, and Replacing the Bridge.

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Purple Line Light Rail

The Purple Line Light Rail, owned by Maryland Transit Administration, is a 16-mile, 21-station light rail transit line that runs from New Carrollton Metro Station on the east side to Bethesda Metro Station on the west side.

The General Contractor, Maryland Transit Solutions (MTS) a joint venture of Dragados USA and OHLA award Delta-Railroad A Joint Venture all track construction including the procurement, installation and testing of the direct fixation, embedded, ballasted and special track work. Also included in the scope of work is the procurement and installation of the specified cable trough portion of the CIB.

2022

The 2022 Recipient of the MOLES Member Award for Outstanding Achievements in Heavy Construction goes to Al Daloisio, Jr.

The 2022 Recipient of the MOLES Member Award for Outstanding Achievements in Heavy Construction award being presented to Al Daloisio, Jr.
The 2022 Recipient of the MOLES Member Award for Outstanding Achievements in Heavy Construction award being presented to Al Daloisio, Jr.
Thank you graphic for habitat for humanity
Thank you graphic for habitat for humanity

RCC is humbled to receive the 2022 Millard Fuller Award, presented by Paterson Habitat for Humanity.

Thank you Habitat for Humanity for putting God’s love into action and year, after year, bringing our co-workers together to build homes and hope for our community.

NJ Biz Best Places to Work 2023 Graphic
NJ Biz Best Places to Work 2023 Graphic