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RAW, Inc. continues to be a leader in the Railroad Vegetation Control industry providing service for Class 1 and Shortline Railroads.
Total Vegetation Control
The primary objective of Total Vegetation Control is to eliminate all vegetation in a target area. This is accomplished through our pre-emergent and post-emergent programs.
Main Lines/Branch Lines
- Maintain proper drainage
- Allow ties, fastenings, and switches to be inspected
- Increase the life of ties
- Prevent wheel slippage
- Improve visibility
- Allow inspection of trains
- Reduce fire hazard
- Prevent trains from hitting overhanging vegetation
Crossings
- Allow unrestricted view for both autos and trains
- Comply with state visibility requirements
Yards
- Maintain safety, convenience, and appearance
- Improve efficiency of yard operations
- Permit inspections of track
- Facilitate track maintenance
- Reduce fire hazard
Facilities (bridges, buildings, switches, signals, and signs)
- Maintain fire safety
- Permit structure inspection
- Facilitate structure maintenance
- Improve visibility
- Enhance safe, efficient operation of signals
Noxious Weed Program
State and county laws mandate the control of noxious weeds that are invasive and compete with native vegetation. RAW's trained applicators target these species in order to stay in compliance with current regulations.
Brush Program
Herbicide brush management provide an effective and efficient method for controlling brush. These applications allow for greater vegetation control compared to cutting, which can actually stimulate vegetation growth.
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