Engineering Solutions for a Better Tomorrow

We offer a comprehensive range of rail design and oversight services, including high-speed rail, commuter, and light rail design, coordination and design for class I railroads (BNSF and UPRR), grade separation solutions for shoofly track design, and expert advice on APM, PRT, and GRT design. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you with your rail project needs.

Our expertise spans grade crossing safety upgrades, track and civil improvements, ADA compliance, quiet zones, coordination with regulatory agencies, CPUC services including GO 88B and New Crossing Applications, FRA/FTA coordination. We also conduct Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) to fortify your project against threats and vulnerabilities.

In the realm of Rail Planning, we offer a range of specialised services, including alternative analysis, life cycle assessment, project study reports, cost estimation, and preliminary engineering/project development. Moreover, we excel in addressing First Mile and Last Mile challenges, guaranteeing comprehensive connectivity and seamless rail solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

We partner with our clients and offer 

Project Management and Oversight, encompassing 3rd Party Project Oversight, Program and Configuration Management services. Our expertise extends to Construction Oversight, ensuring quality and compliance, and we assist in crafting Construction & Maintenance Agreements. As Independent Check Engineers, we uphold safety and standards in Track & Civil Work. Additionally, we provide specialized advisory in Alternative Delivery methods, offering innovative solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.

We provide advanced rail sustainability advisory services, covering strategic electrification, renewable energy integration (solar, wind, hydrogen), and innovative emergency power solutions, including Zero Emission vehicle research, regenerative braking, and energy storage. We specialize in noise mitigation for high-speed rails (200+ mph), emphasizing minimal environmental impact. Our expertise extends to sustainable material selection, ecosystem-friendly design, effective waste management along rail corridors, tree replacement initiatives, and developing resilience against climate change challenges.

Crescent Rail specializes in comprehensive Asset Management for railroads, focusing on lifecycle enhancement. We assess and uphold safety and performance standards, strategically identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. Employing a holistic approach, we minimize disruptions in active corridors, integrating maintenance planning, risk assessment, and advanced technology. This ensures optimal performance and sustainability of railroad systems, all within budgetary guidelines.

In our Systems Engineering services, we emphasize rigorous Validation & Verification (V&V) processes to ensure system integrity and performance. We utilize IBM DOORS for advanced requirements management, facilitating traceability and organization. Our focus on Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) ensures systems are robust and dependable. Additionally, we manage critical interfaces through meticulous Interface Management and develop comprehensive Interface Control Documents, ensuring seamless system integration and functionality.