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Midwest understands the routine maintenance problems that railroad and mass transit companies face year round. From problems associated with extreme weather or climate conditions on switches and switchpoints to fugitive dust at loading, transporting and railroad ballast locations. These issues need to be addressed before they lead to delays, added labor expenses or derailments. We have the products and systems to help solve these challenges.

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Loss of Coal from Railcars During Transit	Hard to Throw Switches - Lubrication Issues	Anti-Icing - Frozen Switches, Snow Accumulation, Ice Formation
De-Icing - Frozen or Sticking Material in Hopper Cars, Ice Formation, Freezing	Fugitive Dust at Loading, Transporting and Railroad Ballast	Fugitive Dust From Roadways, Parking Lots, Terminals
Erosion and Unstable Conditions on Ballast, Slopes, Rail Yards or During Construction	Anti-Icing - Interrupted Power on Third Rails from Ice Build-Up