Delta Railroad Services Expands East Coast Footprint, Opens Offices in New York, NY
Larry Laurello (Chairman of the Board) and Linda Laurello (CEO). Photo credit: Hannah Schweiss Photography
The Railroad construction company expands focus on new construction, maintenance, and repairs for transit and commuter rail to reduce the New York City congestion.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Delta Railroad Services, a premier railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America, today announced the opening of its East Coast Headquarters in Queens NY at 75-20 Astoria Blvd. Suite 120 E. Elmhurst, NY 11370 — centrally located to several of its ongoing rail and transit projects.
Headquartered in Ashtabula, OH, the company’s East Coast Headquarters represents an extension of its long history and presence in the New York market. It will focus on new construction, maintenance, and repairs for transit and commuter rail to reduce the New York City congestion.
“I am proud to share the exciting news of the opening of our new offices here on the East Coast,” Linda Laurello, CEO of Delta Railroad Services said. “Thanks to the great work by our internal team and excellent partners, this expansion affirms our 67+ years of dedication to serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America — and 20+ on the East Coast. ”
● To date, Delta Railroad Services has worked on over 25 projects in New York City area for over 20 years, including but not limited to:
- The Culver Line
- Queens Boulevard
- Staten Island
- Long Island Railroad
- New Jersey Transit
- [Starting in 2025] The East River Tunnel
● Delta Railroad Services has been awarded over $200 million in contracts in the New York City area, including new construction, railway maintenance, track and turnout renewal, and more.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transport network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 13,000-km2 area surrounding New York City.
IYCMI: Delta Railroad Services’ CEO, Linda Laurello and Board Chairman, Larry Laurello held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23rd to celebrate the expansion and were joined by over 50 attendees, partners, and industry colleagues — including Intesa Sanpaolo, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, American Global, Jacobs Engineering Group, and more. The full photo album from the event can be found HERE.
Delta Railroad Services
Part of the Salcef Group, Delta Railroad Services (DRS) was founded in 1957 by Cosmo Anthony Laurello (1908-1979). DRS started as a small railroad construction business and has expanded to be one of the top tier railroad construction companies in North America.
As a family-owned and operated business with more than 100 employees, DRS takes pride in providing quality service with personal integrity using the right people and the right equipment. Customers rely on DRS to complete each job on time and within budget. DRS strives for defect-free workmanship, and they focus on minimizing interruptions by emphasizing planning, staging, and coordination of resources.
Delta’s Core Services include: Railroad Construction, Flash-Butt Welding, Railway Machines, Quality Track Equipment, Equipment Rentals, Part Sales, Rail Grinding, and more.
About Salcef Group
Salcef Group is an Italian excellence designing, developing, and producing solutions for sustainable mobility. Serving the market for over 70 years, the Group is now a global leading player providing the railway industry with a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services. Its 7 operative Business Units and 15 operating companies are a unique combination of specialization and integration, the result of continuous investments in innovation and external growth.
The Group has over 2,000 employees, boasts a fleet of more than 1,100 railway machines, and, in 2023, achieved a consolidated turnover of 795 million euros. Headquartered in Rome, the Group has an industrial presence also in Germany and the United States, managing business activities across 5 continents with 6 production
sites – 5 in Italy and 1 in the United States. Publicly listed since 2019, since 1975 Salcef Group has been under the control of the Salciccia family and is currently led by the brothers Gilberto and Valeriano, serving respectively as Chairman and CEO.
For further information about Salcef Group, please visit www.salcef.com
