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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Progress Rail Expands Kansas City, Missouri, Production Operations

08/13/2025
Progress Rail, a provider of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions, plans to expand its operations in Kansas City, Missouri. The project is expected to create 85 jobs.

The investment will include the conversion of the company’s existing production site into a facility dedicated to re-manufacturing railcar wheelsets and bearings.

“Our investment in this facility and the local community demonstrates the overall depth of the railroad business in Kansas City and Progress Rail’s commitment to keep our customers rolling with quality freight car parts and services,” said Greg Dalpe, Executive Vice President of Freight Car Services at Progress Rail. “We’re excited to expand our footprint in Kansas City and contribute to the region's ongoing growth as a national logistics hub.”

To support the project, Progress Rail will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company may receive assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.

“Progress Rail’s expansion is another exciting win for Kansas City’s nationally recognized rail industry,” noted Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We look forward to this company helping Missourians prosper in Kansas City as the region continues to stand out as an ideal place for industry-leading employers.”

A wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., Progress Rail is an integrated and diversified provider of locomotive, freight car, and infrastructure solutions and technologies for rail customers. The company currently has a network of approximately 150 locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, India, and Australia.

“This is a strong win for Kansas City’s industrial ecosystem,” added Nathan Vanice, Business Development Officer at Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. “We’re proud to have helped Progress Rail bring this project to life. Their decision to reinvest here speaks to the value of our city’s workforce, infrastructure, and location at the center of America’s freight network.”

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