McVac Environmental

Hy-Rail Services

McVac Environmental Services has custom-designed Hy-Rail SuperVacuum trucks to meet the demanding needs of the railroad industry. Our Hy-Rail trucks come equipped with remote control booms, bag-houses and are all performance-rated DOT-certified hazardous waste units. With the use of McVac Environmental Service’s unique equipment, contractors can expect efficiencies that encompass expedient, cost-effective, safe services. These units can be dispatched from any of our locations 24/7, as they are vehicles dedicated to service the railroad industry.

Why is Our Equipment Superior?

  • All units are designed to operate on the existing rails.
  • Our proprietary design maximizes performance while adhering to the strict requirements of the railroad concerning height, width and length of the vehicle.
  • Our custom-designed recycling comb unit has a 2,000-gallon water tank that will recycle and replenish itself during the course of the cleaning operation.
  • Our combo unit can spend an entire day or week on the rails without coming off for more water.

Our Hy-Rail Services Include:

  • Ballast Removal
  • Vacuum Excavation
  • Derailment Response & Cleanup
  • Emergency Spill Response
  • Natural Disaster Response
  • Hydro / Pneumatic Excavation
  • Track Cleaning & Maintenance

All equipment is FRA inspected on a yearly basis, and all operators receive various amounts of FRA training as well as individual training from the various railroad agencies/companies.