Capital Railroad Contracting Named NRC “Safe Contractor of the Year” for Seventh Consecutive Year

Capital Railroad Contracting has once again earned national recognition for its unwavering commitment to workplace safety. The company was recently awarded the “Safe Contractor of the Year” honor by the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) for the seventh consecutive year.

This award is one of the highest safety recognitions in the railroad construction and maintenance industry. It is presented annually to companies that demonstrate exceptional safety performance, proactive risk management, and a sustained culture of safety across all operations. Earning this distinction once is notable. Earning it seven years in a row places Capital Railroad Contracting among an elite group of contractors nationwide.

According to NRC, the Safe Contractor of the Year Award reflects measurable results, including safety records, incident prevention, training programs, and leadership accountability, as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting employees, partners, and the communities where work is performed.

“Seven consecutive years is not a plaque on the wall, it’s proof of daily discipline,” said Aaron Vollrath, Co-Owner of Capital Railroad Contracting. “This award reflects the choices our people make on every job site: follow the plan, watch out for one another, and never cut corners when it comes to safety.”

Capital Railroad Contracting specializes in railroad construction, maintenance, and infrastructure services, working in complex and often high-risk environments. Their continued recognition highlights a company-wide culture where safety is not just a policy, but a daily practice embedded into every project and every crew.

The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce congratulates Capital Railroad Contracting on this outstanding achievement and applauds their leadership in setting the standard for safety excellence within the railroad construction industry.