Railway

"I trust Hanson to provide high-quality plans when I need them. They identify and work through a project's complications, providing a clear and detailed engineering opinion." 

Alan Bloomquist, assistant director structures engineering, BNSF

Since the 1960s, Hanson has provided a comprehensive array of services to the railway industry. With a talented and experienced team of engineers, specialists and scientists, we have a track record of reliability in satisfying our clients’ needs and creating long-term relationships. We also provide railway design services for rail shippers, industry and ports. 

Using our hands-on approach and practical experience to provide cost-effective services, we can help you with a variety of railway services. These services include:

• accelerated bridge construction
• bulk-material handling
• capacity improvements
• commuter railway facilities
• environmental permitting for rail
• fueling and maintenance facilities
• geotechnical engineering for rail
• intermodal facilities 
• loading, unloading and transloading facilities
• new and rehabilitated structures
• railroad yard design/reconfiguration
• rail-to-ship transloading facilities

It's our goal to help you address your unique issues, providing you with professional personnel and supporting your needs in a responsive manner. For more about Hanson's involvement in the railway industry, as well as insights from our team's thought leaders on railway topics, read our blog, Ideas on Track.