WSP has significant experience providing planning, environmental, design and construction management services for freight and industrial rail projects across the country. Our nationwide team of rail experts are ready to help Class I and short line railroads expand network capacity and improve productivity with investments in both advanced technology and infrastructure.
Modern railroads are all about moving goods with efficiency. WSP approaches any rail-related project with a steady focus on safety and value. Our planning capabilities include capacity simulations, analysis and resolution of operational issues, market analyses, traffic forecasting, multimodal competitive assessments, NEPA documentation and assistance with grant applications.
Our earth and environment team has extensive experience in geotechnical investigations, hazmat analysis and remediation, and permitting for all construction related and facility development services on railroad property.
Our design services include mainline and industrial track and siding extensions, rail bridges and structures, yards, terminals, and intermodal rail facilities, grade crossings and grade separations, signals, CTC and PTC systems.
We have overseen construction of a full range of freight and industrial rail projects and are adept at managing the complex requirements and coordination involved in privately owned freight railroad projects as well as freight rail infrastructure associated with public projects.