Rail Engineering
Offering a full range of rail planning, design and engineering services to Class 1, short line, transit agencies, departments of transportation and other rail clients, our expertise ranges from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection. This includes service for rail freight, intercity passenger rail, commuter rail and industrial installations.
Our rail and transit experts bring broad industry expertise to every project and have extensive experience in the Class 1 and short line freight railroad environment and provide engineering and design for commuter rail, light rail, bus transit and para-transit operations.
We also deploy a wide range of measuring and mapping equipment including Track-based Trolley Systems that provide concise track alignment and clearance conditions. Our ability to generate highly accurate reports with real-time perspectives of track conditions enables clients to make informed decisions at the project site.
Services
- Construction Engineering & Inspection
- Freight & Passenger Rail Engineering
- Industrial Development
- Maintenance Planning & Program Development
- Operations Planning & Analysis
- Stations & Facilities Design
- Track & Facilities Inspections
- Track & Roadbed Design
- Track-based Measurement & Mapping
- Yard & Freight Terminal Design
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Our multidisciplinary approach to design, combined with a deep understanding of the industry and passion for innovation, has positioned us as leaders consistently delivering outstanding results in shaping the built environment.
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2024 APWA Project of the Year for Historical Restoration/Preservation & Transportation
Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architecture, design, and consulting firm, is proud to announce that three of its projects have been awarded 2024 Project of the Year by the
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Colliers Engineering & Design Brings 18th-Century Elegance to Product Runway with Colliers Couture
In a dazzling display of creativity and craftsmanship, Colliers Engineering & Design unveiled Colliers Couture at the 2024 Product Runway event, part of Rochester Fashion Week. This year’s competition challenged participants to
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South Wireless Summit
Our wireless infrastructure experts will be at the 13th Annual South Wireless Summit from March 24-25 in Nashville, TN where they will be coming