Maintaining the Backbone of America’s Economy
Driving Safety, Reliability and Profit
TRC’s railroad engineers support the critical environmental, infrastructure and network needs of America’s Class I Railroads, Regional Railroads, Short Line Railroads and Commuter/Transit Agencies. Our clients — including BNSF, CN, UPRR, Amtrak and CSX — trust TRC to embody safety, implement innovative technologies and exceed quality and performance objectives for projects including engineering/infrastructure design and construction; program management; facility management; environmental health and safety compliance; planning, permitting, and licensing; remediation and land use development; sustainability, greenhouse gas management and energy efficiency.
Supporting Any Built or Natural Imperative Facing the Nation’s Rail Networks
TRC understands the challenges of maintaining the safety and reliability of American railroads, tracks, bridges, stations, signals, maintenance shops, fueling facilities, railyards and utilities.
With a nationwide network of offices, TRC’s teams of professional engineers and scientists include more than 83,000 staff in over 1500 office locations. WeOur experts offer an unsurpassed range of talent and experience in all facets of railroad engineering, construction and planning.
Integrated Railroad Engineering Solutions
Our railroad construction management and engineering solutions have been essential for transportation companies, industrial facilities, and government agencies across the US. We provide comprehensive support throughout every phase of your project, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Engineering, Design and Construction
- Permitting/design
- Project management
- ROW restoration
- Utility infrastructure
- Storm water and sewer systems
- Drainage design
- Wastewater treatment
- Feasibility studies
- Construction documentation
- Process, mechanical and piping design
- Control systems
- Emergency/disaster response
- Locomotive fueling systems
- Structures engineering
Environmental Compliance, Planning, Permitting and Licensing
- Land acquisition and support
- Due diligence support
- Property condition assessments
- Initial studies
- Negative declarations
- Mitigated neg decs
- EIRs/EISs
- Construction monitoring
- Mitigation monitoring
- Permit strategy development
- 404 permit, USACE
- NPDES permits
- Sections 7 and 10 Endangered Species Act
Program and Facility Management
- Conceptual design
- System design engineering
- Permitting
- Site development
- Quality assurance review
- Quality control testing
- GIS and mapping
- Strategy development
- Capital project management
- Cost and schedule management
- Security engineering/assessments
- Air pollution control system design
- Intermodal design engineering
- Fuel systems
- Construction oversight
Remediation and Land Development
- Project management
- Site assessments
- Risk assessments
- Soil remediation
- Groundwater remediation
- Stormwater management
- Soil and hazardous waste management
- Utilities
- Emissions and air quality management
- Litigation support
- Treatability testing
- Site closures/redevelopment
- Engineering design/construction
- Sediment remediation
- Wetland construction
Related Materials
PFAS and the Railroad Industry
PFAS and the Railroad Industry Published November 15, 2023
Partner with TRC’s Freight and Passenger Rail Experts for Comprehensive Solutions
At TRC, our railroad engineering services are designed to support you from concept to completion. As your trusted partner in railroad construction management, we are committed to delivering the results you need and the success you deserve. Reach out to our management and development team today to elevate your project to the next level.
Sharing Our Perspectives
Our practitioners share their insights and perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping the market.
The Power of Precision: Quality Control Tactics for Utility Construction Success
February 14, 2025
In today’s digital age, data centers form the backbone of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the vast array of digital services we rely on daily. As the demand for data centers rises, companies are racing to expand these facilities.
The Importance of Effective Construction Management in Data Centers
January 7, 2025
In today’s digital age, data centers form the backbone of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the vast array of digital services we rely on daily. As the demand for data centers rises, companies are racing to expand these facilities.
Planning for Construction Project Success: Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them
September 19, 2024
Construction project planning and scheduling are critical but complex processes that can lead to delays, cost overruns and quality issues. Success requires proper stakeholder communication, resource management, safety prioritization, regulatory compliance and innovative tools and techniques throughout the project’s life, from start to completion.
New Jersey Implements Landmark Environmental Justice Regulations
August 2, 2023
A new landmark Environmental Justice (EJ) law is now effective in New Jersey following a lengthy rulemaking process surrounding the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Administration Order (AO) No. 2021-25. It is the first rule of its kind and the strongest EJ regulation in the nation.
Construction Delivery Method Comparison: Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build
December 16, 2021
In the construction industry the successful execution of every project depends on the delivery method. Two of the most widely used project delivery methods are Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
Iron sulfide: The “miracle mineral” in environmental remediation
April 26, 2021
Whether it’s treating an arsenic spill at a railroad site in Wisconsin or releases of chromium and other metals or metal-cleaning solvents at manufacturing sites in California, New Jersey, and South Carolina, a mineral marrying iron and sulfur -iron sulfide- is emerging as a powerful and versatile tool in the environmental remediation toolbox.
The Risks and Rewards of Transporting LNG By Rail
February 4, 2020
The comment period for the proposed rule to allow LNG transport by rail ended on Jan. 13. Now the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) decides how to move forward on the idea, which was introduced by trade advocates representing North America’s seven Class I railroads. TRC’s Wade Narin van Court discusses the regulatory and financial implications for freight carriers planning to compete in a new commercial arena.
