Rail transportation is a vitally important segment of the U.S. economy, responsible for carrying billions of dollars in annual trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as millions of long-distance and commuter train passengers each year. IEA is proud to have played a major role in many commuter and freight rail projects throughout the country. 

For over a century, our engineering team has been involved in the planning of hundreds of thousands of miles of track, and the construction of numerous intermodal, mechanical repair, and locomotive fueling facilities. We design, build, and renovate Class 1 rail facilities, which often involves classification yard installation, railway signals replacement, and switch machine replacement. Our light-rail work includes restoring tracks of the famed “L” trains that travel above—and below—Chicago. We have proven to complete these highly specialized projects efficiently and effectively, minimizing disruptions to regular train service and the surrounding urban environment.