5901 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Locomotive Development Services
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Our Locomotive Development Services in Dallas, TX
Okon Recycling has long been known for innovative metal recycling, solar panel recycling, and similar specialty services. We're also pleased to provide locomotive development services in Dallas, TX. From short-line railroads to regional railroads to Class I railroads, we support them all with professional locomotive services that include parts harvesting and dismantling.
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About Our Professional Locomotive Services in Dallas
In the U.S., the freight rail network alone spans nearly 140,000 miles and hosts the seven Class I railroads along with regional and short-line railroads. Rail owners are well aware of the importance of maintenance for meeting safety regulations and extending the life of their locomotives and railcars. Yet even the most well-maintained locomotive or railcar will reach the end of its functional lifespan.
For railcars, the lifespan is typically 25 to 35 years, although flatcars can last much longer. The average age of a locomotive in the U.S. is about 28 years, meaning they can last much longer. As railroad company owners add new locomotives to their fleet, the old ones can be cycled out to perform less demanding tasks, but even these will only last so long.
When your locomotives and railcars have reached the end of their useful lifespan, you can turn to Okon Recycling for professional locomotive services in Dallas. We provide complete parts harvesting, dismantling, and recycling for both locomotives and all types of railcars. Okon Recycling is pleased to serve railroad companies from coast to coast.
What Are the Environmental Benefits of Recycling Trains?
Rail transport is environmentally superior to trucking, thanks to fuel efficiency and lower emissions. In addition, it would take over 300 big rigs to transport the amount of cargo that a single freight train can transport. By choosing a sustainable end-of-life solution for locomotives and railcars, railroad companies can be even more environmentally friendly. At Okon Recycling, our process includes railcar and locomotive parts harvesting, enabling you to maximize the life of still-useful components.
Some additional benefits of recycling locomotives and railcars include the following:
- Reduction of waste
- Conservation of raw material resources
- Lower carbon footprint
- Reduction in energy usage from using recycled materials
- Reduction in pollution caused by raw material extraction
A Look at Our Scrap Recovery Process
Okon Recycling provides complete dismantling services for your locomotives and railcars. Our experienced team will selectively recover all assets that are reusable, while thoroughly sorting the rest in order to optimize scrap metal revenue. Our scrap recovery process includes:
- Preparation – To prevent environmental contamination, we evaluate and remove hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable regulations.
- Dismantling – Our team dismantles and separates the various components.
- Sorting – All reusable assets are salvaged, while all other components are sorted according to their composition, including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and other materials.
- Processing – Okon Recycling processes all materials to be recycled.
Our Compliance & Safety Standards
Professional locomotive services are subject to safety regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). At Okon Recycling, we care about our people and our planet. Our railcar and locomotive services are in full compliance with all applicable safety standards.
Why Choose Our Rail Services in Dallas?
Okon Recycling is a leading choice for specialized parts harvesting, dismantling, and recycling. Based in Dallas, TX, our team is pleased to serve companies throughout the U.S. Our clients choose Okon Recycling for many reasons, but most notably because:
- We’ve been a trusted recycling provider for over a century.
- We are a generational family business that prioritizes our employees.
- Our innovative approach leads to greater efficiency, and our experience leads to trusted solutions.
Contact Us for Locomotive Management Services
Okon Recycling is pleased to partner with railroad companies throughout the U.S. for safe and efficient end-of-life solutions for locomotives and railcars. Contact us today to request a quote for harvesting and dismantling parts. We provide complete recycling services in Dallas, TX.
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