Transportation

Rail Engineering & Infrastructure Design

Rail engineering is the foundation of Behrman Consulting’s practice. We provide comprehensive engineering and consulting services for industrial rail facilities, terminals, and rail-served developments across a wide range of industries.

Our work focuses on designing rail infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and built to perform over the long term, supporting both day-to-day operations and future growth.

Industrial Rail Facility Design

We design rail infrastructure for new facilities and expansions, including rail yards, sidings, spurs, and complex industrial track layouts. Our designs account for operational flow, switching efficiency, clearance requirements, and constructability.

Each project is approached with a practical understanding of how rail systems are used in real-world operations, ensuring designs are functional, maintainable, and cost-effective.

Railroad Coordination & Approvals

Successful rail projects require close coordination with serving railroads. Behrman Consulting works directly with rail carriers to support design reviews, approvals, and compliance with applicable railroad standards.

Our experience navigating railroad requirements helps streamline the approval process and reduce risk during both design and construction.

Rehabilitation & Capacity Improvements

We support the rehabilitation and upgrading of existing rail infrastructure, including track renewals, alignment improvements, and capacity enhancements. These projects are often driven by changing operational demands, safety improvements, or asset lifecycle considerations.

Our approach balances immediate operational needs with long-term performance and maintenance planning.

Construction Support & Implementation

Behrman Consulting provides engineering support throughout construction, including responding to field conditions, coordinating with contractors, and supporting railroad inspections.

By remaining engaged through implementation, we help ensure that constructed rail infrastructure aligns with design intent and operational requirements.

Practical, Operations-Focused Engineering

Our rail engineering approach is grounded in practicality. We understand how facilities operate, how railroads work, and how design decisions affect safety, efficiency, and cost over time.

This operational focus allows us to deliver rail infrastructure solutions that perform reliably from day one and continue to add value over their full service life.