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Delta Railroad Services Announces Leadership Transition Aligned with Salcef Group Governance Strategy

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ASHTABULA, Ohio — March 3, 2026 — Delta Railroad Services (“Delta”), a U.S.-based rail construction and services company and a member of the Salcef Group, today announced a leadership transition designed to strengthen governance, support long-term growth, and reinforce operational excellence across the organization.


Effective February 27, 2026, Linda Laurello has transitioned into the role of Chairman of the Board of Delta Railroad Services. In this role, Laurello will focus on long-term strategy, corporate and external affairs, and institutional partnerships, working in close alignment with Salcef Group’s global governance and strategic leadership.


Fernando Fantozzi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Delta Railroad Services. As CEO, Fantozzi will have full executive responsibility for the management of the Company, including execution, performance, safety, and day-to-day decision-making across all business units.


“This governance transition reflects Delta’s continued evolution as part of the Salcef Group and supports the company’s long-term growth in the North American market,” said Laurello.


Fantozzi added, “The focus of this transition is to strengthen our operational leadership, culture, and values. Our priority remains delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for our clients while supporting Delta’s role within Salcef Group’s global rail platform.”


Delta Railroad Services will continue to operate with local operational autonomy while benefiting from Salcef Group’s global expertise, capital support, and long-term investment approach.


Delta Railroad Services 

Part of the Salcef Group, Delta Railroad Services (DRS) was founded in 1957 by Cosmo Anthony Laurello (1908-1979). Today, as a multigenerational family-owned and operated business, Delta Railroad Services is recognized as a premier railroad construction and maintenance company, a manufacturer and remanufacturer of MOW equipment, and an equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America.

 

Delta Railroad Services is dedicated to delivering a seamless end-to-end customer experience, unique to the needs of each project, person, and partnership in focus. 


Delta’s Core Services include: Railroad Construction, Flash-Butt Welding, Maintenance and Manufacturing of Maintenance of Way (MOW) Railway Machines [Quality Track Equipment], Equipment Rentals, Part Sales, Rail Grinding, and more.  


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