Railroad Engineering
The American Track difference
Unlike many civil design firms, American Track’s engineers specialize in track design. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to design track projects quickly, with construction execution in mind. We routinely provide re-engineering services for our construction customers to evaluate and streamline designs, drawings, timelines, and execution plans. With American Track, you can rest assured that your project designs will meet your operational needs and construction execution will go smoothly.
conceptual design
American Track’s engineering team merges cutting-edge design software and hardware with years of railroad experience to design jobs faster than the competition. This speed and efficiency allow us to offer conceptual design and consultation to potential customers, taking stress and confusion out of the early design process.
At American Track, industrial railroad feasibility engineering design involves assessing the practicality and cost-effectiveness of developing or expanding a rail system to support industrial operations. Our process starts with a feasibility study that evaluates key factors, including projected traffic volumes, operational requirements, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance. Our engineers analyze topographical data, and alignment options to ensure the chosen design can accommodate both current and future industrial demands. Cost estimation, risk assessment, and logistical considerations are also critical, as they influence decisions around track layout, grade, and structural components. At American Track, a successful feasibility design ensures the railroad can integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, operate efficiently, and provide long-term value for the industrial client.
the cost benefit
By selecting one company to handle conceptual design to project completion and everything in between, you can save money and eliminate headaches. In many cases, American Track provides design services at no cost to the customer when we receive a contract for both the design and construction portions of a project. Because we intend to build our design projects, we pay attention to the details and ensure our designs are executable, not just conceptual.
- Assessment of expectations and needs
- Conceptual design
- Defining scope
- Engineering consultation
- Top of Rail Alignment and Profile
- Full corridor modeling
- Plan Submission to all major Railroads within the United States
- Construction Takeoffs
- Direct communication between designers and builders
- Engineering consultation
- Preliminary design
- Zero-change-order construction
What our customers are saying
We are proud to have a strong and collaborative working relationship with American Track
Our long-standing partnership ensures smooth operations and continual progress. Their reliable expertise and support keep us on the right track.”
Each day in our morning meeting, we take a few moments to recognize people for going above and beyond in service of the site. American Track was recognized!
Thank you for working with us on the safe management of the derailment. Partnership with our contractors is a key part of our continued success – so thank you for your safe work. We appreciate you all!”
{Our terminal} is operated professionally, they keep our terminal clean.
If we were to open another rail terminal, I want them operating it.”
case studies
This home improvement retailer client contracted with American Track to revamp an older facility and restore its rail service with the rehabilitation of 2800 Track Feet and an additional track expansion.
One of the few facilities able to receive and offload unit trains in the NJ/NY metro area.
This limestone client contracted with American Track to construct Phase 1 and Phase 2 of their new yard in Arkansas.
This glass manufacturer client contracted American Track to perform Turn-Key Design Build Engineering services and construction of yard tracks at their facility in Michigan. This project included providing Civil and Rail engineering, permitting, site management and construction.
This proppant client contracted with American Track to construct Phase 2 of the track expansion at their frac and storage facility in Mississippi.