What we do

Services

How we help our partners succeed with their rail project and operational needs

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USA Rail Terminals is an award-winning provider of rail design, rail engineering, rail construction and management, and rail operations.

Rail Design and Engineering Services

Each project begins by first gaining a thorough understanding of our client’s objectives. Based on those objectives, we will prepare and provide a comprehensive and cost effective proposal to meet the required objectives on schedule and within budget. We will also prepare the required documents for submittal to the respective regulatory agencies. Our strategic partner has the necessary skills, licenses, and certifications to perform these tasks in accordance with industry acceptable practices.

Civil Engineering Services

Site Planning
Storm Water Management
Hydraulic / Hydrologic Analysis
Roadway Design
Grading Plans

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans
Feasibility Studies
Utility Studies
Cost Estimating
Water / Sanitary / Sewer / Storm Sewer Design

Rail Design Services

Preliminary Site Planning
Track Design
Operations Simulation

Preliminary Track Layout
Track Plan and Profile Drawings
Final Track Construction Drawings

Our approach to Rail Design and Engineering Services

We begin each project by first gaining a thorough understanding of our client’s objectives. Based on those objectives, we will prepare and provide a comprehensive and cost-effective proposal to meet the required objectives on schedule and within budget. We will also prepare the required documents for submittal to the respective regulatory agencies.

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Rail Construction and Construction Management Services

Our principal objective is to provide quality services for the client from conception to completion. We have the ability to perform construction management for railroad as well as civil site design and roadway projects. With the goal of providing top notch construction management services in mind, we the experienced staff to field contractor questions and make recommendations during construction in order to facilitate and maintain the project integrity and budget.

We provide railroad construction services for Commercial and Oil and Gas Industries including comprehensive cost estimates that reduce change orders and keep projects on schedule and within budget. We have a fleet of heavy equipment and in-house construction teams.

Our Construction Management Services

Construction Staking
Field Verify and Inspect
Contractor Layout and Elevations
Field Inspections
Contractor Submittal Reviews
Contractor Pay Request
Request for Information

Reviews Testing
Reviews Technical Recommendations
Day-to-Day Project Management
Coordination between Contractors
Coordination and Communication with Utilities,
Local Government Agencies, and Operating Railways

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Rail Operations and Education Program Services

Our employees have over 30 years of operations experience with Class 1 and short-line railroads. The rail operations division also augments our rail design division by ensuring that the final rail design will be operationally efficient.

Rail Operations and Education Services

Rail Safety Audits
New Hire Training, Classroom, and One-the-Job Training
Detailed Reports to improve Management and Operations

Switchman and Engineer Training
Refresher Education Courses for Existing Workforce
Assistance and Manpower to Operate Rail Facility

Loup Logistics Certified Vendor

USA Rail Terminals has been named a 2020 Loup Select Connect facility. This designation signifies our status as a preferred member of the Loup Logistics network.

USA Rail Terminals was chosen based on our successful track record with Loup (and formerly UPDS) as well as key-value metrics such as service and facilities capabilities, safety record, and submitted rate matrix.

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