Case Study
Where There’s A Will There’s a Way: A Success Story in Locomotive Servicing & Retrofitting
The Challenge: Facing an enforcement deadline by CARB/EPA regulation on locomotive emissions in the state of California, a major Class 1 railroad turned to their supplier network for help. One part of the solution involved the selection of a computer-driven electronic system that would need to be installed in the locomotive to limit emissions and fuel consumption. With most locomotive shops backlogged due to availability of locomotive technicians and tight timelines, the railroad searched for qualified and credible suppliers to work on their multi-million dollar locomotives quickly. The Solution: Holland immediately rose to meet this challenge. Armed with a staff that is thoroughly experienced with this type of specialized work, plus a “can do” spirit, the Holland crew headed