Verified Nov 2026
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Chicago, Illinois
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Since 1953
Marmon Rail is an industrial rail-solutions company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1953. It operates with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The company offers railcar manufacturing, leasing, repair, railyard logistics, switching, and track maintenance, with fleet services and full-service leasing for tank cars and intermodal ISO tank containers for bulk liquids. It serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries. In January 2026 it introduced Transco Rail Services, combining three field and repair operations under one name.
Marmon Rail at a glance
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Overview
Marmon Rail is an industrial rail-solutions company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1953. It operates with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The company offers railcar manufacturing, leasing, repair, railyard logistics, switching, and track maintenance, with fleet services and full-service leasing for tank cars and intermodal ISO tank containers for bulk liquids. It serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries. In January 2026 it introduced Transco Rail Services, combining three field and repair operations under one name.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1953 |
Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
What Marmon Rail makes
Its product offerings include specialized tank cars, railcar components, and infrastructure solutions for railcar and railyard operations, with valve and rubber products also listed in its public product information.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, Rubber (source: marmonrail.com).
Latest developments
2026-04-01 — Marmon Rail Combines Ameritrack and Powerhouse under Railserve Unified Brand | Railserve (railserve.com)
2026-01-13 — Since joining Marmon Rail, BOSS Railcar Movers has strengthened their distributor network to bring an expanded portfolio of railcar mover solutions to customers around the world. With the addition of BOSS, the … | Marmon Holdings, Inc. (linkedin.com)
2026-01-05 — Marmon Rail introduces Transco Rail Services that brings together UTLX Field Services, Procor Field Services and Transco Fixed Repair Shops under one name (businesswire.com)
2025-12-19 — It’s been 8 months since BOSS Railcar Movers became part of the Marmon Rail family. Through partnering with Marmon Rail, alongside our sister companies Trackmobile® LLC and Zephir S.p.A., we have expanded … | BOSS Railcar Movers (linkedin.com)
2025-10-27 — Marmon Rail Appoints Laurie Stiles as President of Railserve | Railserve (railserve.com)
2025-08-29 — Marmon Rail Acquires Boss Railcar Movers: Expanding Our Power to Move More - Briggs Equipment (briggsequipment.us)
Company details
As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the company is privately held and has expanded its railcar mover portfolio since BOSS Railcar Movers joined it. Marmon Rail was founded in 1953, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
What does Marmon Rail do?
Marmon Rail is an industrial rail-solutions company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1953. It operates with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. The company offers railcar manufacturing, leasing, repair, railyard logistics, switching, and track maintenance, with fleet services and full-service leasing for tank cars and intermodal ISO tank containers for bulk liquids. It serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries. In January 2026 it introduced Transco Rail Services, combining three field and repair operations under one name.
Where is Marmon Rail headquartered?
Marmon Rail is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
When was Marmon Rail founded?
Marmon Rail was founded in 1953.
How big is Marmon Rail?
Marmon Rail has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees.
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