freight rail
our expertise
Working with the railroad industry requires technical and operational knowledge, practical experience, and a proven track record to deliver quality and timely services safely and within budget. Patrick has extensive experience in the engineering design and construction of railroad facilities, including freight yards, intermodal terminals, quiet zones, and design-build of rail spurs for rail service provided to industrial developments. Boasting strong client relationships and a reputation of repeat work with these clients, Patrick is proud of our history of providing comprehensive solutions to the nation’s largest freight rail providers. With a commitment to safety and schedule and a focus on function and lifecycle cost, Patrick is proud to provide value-driven solutions to freight rail providers nationwide.
our disciplines
Program Management + Project Controls
Engineering + Design
Corridor Planning + Development
Grant Funding Application Support
Construction Management + Inspection
Electrical Engineering + Power System Studies
Renewable Energy + Design
Construction Cost-Estimating
Intermodal, Terminal, Yard + Siding Design
Rail Bridge + Structural Design
Bridge Inspection
Capacity Improvements
Track Layout + Design
Rail Crossing Improvements
Grade Separation Planning + Design
Station Design
Drainage Design
Geospatial Services + Asset Management
Quiet Zones
Local, State + Federal Permitting
Public/Private Coordination
Strategic Advisory Services
our projects
Ruff Brothers Grain Co. | Loop Track Polo, Illinois
Ruff Brothers Grain Co. contracted with Patrick to design a railroad loop track capable of handling 110-car unit grain train loading for a new grain elevator along the BNSF mainline. Additional improvements included design of a large box culvert on an unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek, numerous cross track culverts, and a stormwater detention basin. Critical storm duration analyses were performed using TR-20 to predict the peak flows to the culverts and to size the detention facility. An emergency spillway was sized assuming failure of the primary outlet. Stormwater management permits were obtained from the county, as well as a highway access permit was obtained from the state department of transportation.