• Diamondback Signal –   https://regional-rail.com/diamondback-signal/ Diamondback Signal, LLC provides signal expertise to short line and regional railroads. Our company offers a variety of signal services specializing in FRA mandated monthly inspections and maintenance. We also offer solutions in all areas of the Rail Crossing Signal Installation business, using a turn-key approach, from survey through design to installation of railroad signal warning systems.

• HDR, Inc. –   https://hdrinc.com/ HDR is professional services firm specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental, construction, and professional advisory services. With more than 13,500 professionals in 220 locations worldwide, HDR delivers life cycle services to freight railroads across disciplines to support the efficiency and reliability of the North American rail network. HDR’s rail crossing services include program management, grants and funding, engineering design, railroad/highway grade crossing warning systems, quiet zones, design reviews, and field services. We deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective Highway Rail Grade Crossing solutions for rail and roadway interfaces. For more information, contact Bill Hjelholt, Freight Rail Director, at   william.hjelholt@hdrinc.com.

• Benesch –   https://benesch.com/ is a multi-disciplined engineering and professional services firm with a national reputation for delivering innovative railroad design solutions. We bring decades of experience working with Class I, II, and III railroads, with projects encompassing grade crossing engineering, diagnostic reviews, railroad preemption, quiet zones, and the design of warning systems, wayside signals and control points. We are committed to enhancing communities and providing critical connections across the country. For more information, please contact Steve Lorek, Railroad Division Manager, at  slorek@benesch.com

• CTS Engineering, Inc. –   https://ctseinc.com/ is a full-service civil engineering firm with a passion for rail. The CTS Rail Division is comprised of professionals who offer industry experience gained while working for Class 1s, short lines, commuter rail, State DOTs, and the Federal Railroad Administration. We specialize in Section130 project management, grade crossing inspections, Dynamic Envelopes, highway-rail grade crossing openings and closures, State-owned crossing inventory databases, FRA grant funding research, project management, and financial reporting, FHWA HSIP reporting, Quiet Zone inspections, signal design, inspections, and preemption training, and track design, inspections, and plans review.

• RailPros –   https://railpros.com/ RailPros, founded in 2000, is a comprehensive provider of outsource services to the freight and transit/commuter rail industries. RailPros provides turnkey engineering, project/program, and construction management, and flagging safety services to both public and private customers. In addition, RailPros has training and media production capabilities. Over the years, RailPros has continuously introduced new services to its customer base, furthering its position as a trusted and industry-dedicated technical services partner. Recognized as an industry leader, RailPros has rapidly expanded throughout the country, now servicing customers in all 50 states and Mexico. RailPros has offices nationwide with headquarters in Irving, Texas.

• Jacobs –   https://jacobs.com/ At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 43,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable test world.

• Olsson –   https://olsson.com/  is a nationally recognized, employee-owned planning and design firm that has been improving communities since 1956 through sustainable, connected, and efficient solutions. With nearly 2,000 professionals across 11 states, Olsson offers a full range of services in engineering, planning, environmental, field services, and technology. In the rail sector, Olsson is a trusted leader in developing and maintaining advanced traffic systems and signal technologies. Their team delivers tailored, innovative solutions that enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of rail operations, while navigating complex regulatory requirements with deep industry expertise.

• Railway System Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI)  –  https://rssi.org/ is a trade association service the communication and signal segment of the rail transportation industry. RSSI continues to grow with over 280 member chapters. RSSI organizes and manages a trade show for our members to exhibit their products and services. For more information, please contact Tim Orlandi, Executive Director, at  Tim@rssi.org.

• Union Pacific –   https://up.com/ Union Pacific delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.  Union Pacific proudly connects more than 7,000 communities across 23 states to the rest of the nation and the world. We are the only railroad with access to all six gateways between the U.S. and Mexico.

• Arcadis —  https://arcadis.com/ Arcadis is a leading global partner driving some of the most transformative projects of our time. We help clients make sustainable choices by combining digital innovation, human expertise, and future-focused skills across environment, water, buildings, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. With over 35,000 people globally, we unite, improving quality of life.

• Atlas Technical Consultants —  https://oneatlas.com/ Atlas Technical Consultants LLC (Atlas) is a leading provider of infrastructure and environmental solutions, partnering with clients to enhance performance and extend the lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets affected by climate, health, and economic impacts. With decades of experience from more than 100 locations nationwide, Atlas offers deep technical expertise to both public and private sector clients. We integrate services across four primary disciplines: Environmental (ENV); Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC); Engineering & Design (E&D); and Program, Construction, and Quality Management (PCQM).

• Automated Railroad Maintenance Systems (ARMS) —  https://armspower.com/ ARMS is a Value-Add Distributor and System Integration company located in St. Louis, MO. We are featuring Hydrogen Fuel Cell systems that provide extended backup of Grade Crossings. This robust, reliable, “Zero-Carbon” energy source is especially important during several week-long power outages from hurricanes and ice storms. Secondly, ARMS will feature the Ario family of grade crossing Monitoring & Automated Testing. Simply put, ARMS keeps the Grade Crossings powered, ensures they are operating as intended, and reports issues that need attention .

• B2Gnow –  https://b2gnow.com/ B2Gnow is t he leading provider of vendor management, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management software. For more than 25 years, B2Gnow has been the leader in innovating digital solutions that help government, general contractors, and regulated corporations make an impact in the communities they serve. If you’re ready to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and master compliance, our vendor management, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management software offer customizable solutions that integrate seamlessly into your workflow. 

• Camect –  https://camect.com/ Camect is an AI-powered video detection solution that turns any camera into an intelligent, real-time threat detection system. In railroad environments such as rail yards, tracks, crossings, and facilities. Camect detects trespassing, vandalism, theft, and unauthorized access as these threats are happening while implementing proactive deterrents. The AI video intelligence plays a critical role in proactively identifying dangerous situations at rail crossings such as detecting vehicles, people, or animals that may stop or loiter on tracks. Camect can trigger real-time alerts when any of these objects remain in a crossing longer than is safe. This allows Rail Traffic Controllers and safety teams to respond quickly, reduce collision risk, and prevent operational disruptions. Camect supports faster, more accurate incident verification and response, improving safety and protection across critical railroad infrastructure For more information, please contact  connect@camect.com. 

• Frauscher —  https://frauscher.com/  For almost four decades, Frauscher has been a leading producer of wheel sensors and axle counters that are considered the gold standard for quality and reliability in over 100 countries. We pride ourselves in having strong customer service, and for providing excellent engineering support and training to integrators and operators. This detailed training allows operators to independently manage their systems, saving on time and maintenance requirements. Flexible components can be designed to protect grade crossings as an overlay to existing technology or as standalone systems. Our robust system components are immune to harsh conditions such as snow, salting, floods and deteriorated track and ballast, avoiding shunt issues common with other legacy methods of train detection. In addition to grade crossings, our systems are used for applications such as red signal overrun, switch point protection, yard automation, CBTC secondary, dark territory, speed enforcement, and triggering trackside equipment such as AEI tag readers, HBD, lubricators and more.

• Genesee & Wyoming —  https://gwrr.com/  With more than 100 owned or leased freight railroads, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) is the largest short line railroad holding company in North America. The company’s subsidiaries and joint ventures serve 2,000 customers over more than 13,000 miles of track and also provide rail service at more than 30 major ports, rail-ferry service between the U.S. Southeast and Mexico, transload services, and industrial railcar switching and repair .

• Gresham Smith –  https://greshamsmith.com/ With more than 1,200 employees in 26 locations throughout the US, Gresham Smith is a team of diligent designers, creative problem-solvers, insightful planners and dedicated consultants who work closely with clients to improve the cities and towns we call home. We specialize in program management, engineering design, grants and funding services and construction management services. Our designs are grounded in safety and efficiency, pushing boundaries toward technology-driven solutions. Finding better ways of moving people and products requires specialized knowledge of policies, thoughtful planning, sound management and complex technical work. That’s how we live out our genuine desire to boost the quality of life within the context of each unique community. 

• Herzog –  https://herzog.com/ Herzog is a leading rail and heavy/highway contractor across North America. We efficiently solve complex transportation problems in challenging operating environments thanks to fifty years of experience and our highly qualified team of professionals.

• Kimley-Horn —  https://kimley-horn.com/ is a national engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that specializes in transportation projects. Founded 57 years ago, Kimley-Horn offers a staff of more than 9,500 and serves a wide range of public and private sector clients in many disciplines from more than 140 offices nationwide. Established by transportation planning and traffic operations specialists, Kimley-Horn is a leading consultant in the planning and design of transit systems and facilities. Our services include light rail transit (LRT), heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, and high-speed rail; alternatives analysis/major investment studies; route planning and station development; strategic planning; program management; asset management; facilities and operations planning; and travel demand estimation.

• Michael Baker International –   https://mbakerintl.com/  For more than 85 years, Michael Baker International has been at the forefront of solving the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges. As a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, we deliver comprehensive expertise in design, planning, architecture, environmental services, construction, and program management. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with over 90 offices nationwide, we partner with clients across every mode of infrastructure, from roads, bridges, and tunnels to airports, transit systems, and freight networks. Our teams help transportation agencies, authorities, and state DOTs meet today’s demands for safety, capacity, community livability, sustainability, and asset management. At Michael Baker, we create value by listening first by understanding our clients’ unique needs and working collaboratively to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that optimize performance and deliver measurable results. Together, we build infrastructure that moves people safely, connects communities together while shaping the future of rail transportation. Please contact Matt Kirby, PE, MLE, M.ASCE | AVP | Director – Rail Public Projects & Programs at  Matt.Kirby@mbakerintl.com.

• Moffatt & Nichol —  https://moffattnichol.com/ At Moffatt & Nichol, we bring innovative thinking and deep technical expertise to every challenge we take on. From ports and transportation to water systems and the environment, our work shapes infrastructure that connects people, strengthens communities, and protects natural resources.

• Oculus Rail —  https://oculusrail.com/ Know Before You Go. Never Wait at a Crossing Again. The free Oculus Rail app puts real-time railroad crossing intelligence in your pocket. Get instant notifications when crossings are blocked, save your frequent routes, and make smarter travel decisions—all at no cost.

• Parsons —  https://parsons.com/  Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

• Patriot Rail —  https://patriotrail.com/ Patriot Rail is a leading operator of short line and regional freight railroads, as well as rail services companies, across the United States. The company operates 31 regional and short line freight railroads, four scenic rail excursion trains, and rail-related service companies, covering more 1,200 total rail miles nationwide. Service capabilities include freight and railcar storage, transloading, warehousing, real estate, industrial development, and track access.

• RedHawk Energy —  https://redhawkenergy.net/  RedHawk Energy Systems, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 certified value-added manufacturing subsidiary of the Arthur N. Ulrich Company. Since the early 1980’s we’ve helped commercial and industrial customers tackle their critical prime and back-up power challenges with innovative solutions ranging from a few watts to several kilowatts. Our proven Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (powered by propane), Batteries and Chargers help protect and improve the reliability, resiliency and safety of rail grade crossings during power outages.

• Southeastern Engineering, Inc. (SEI) —  https://seengineering.com/ Based in Marietta, Georgia, SEI offers a range of services to public sector clients, including surveying, traffic engineering, roadway design, program management, and construction management. Founded in 1996, SEI has a staff of experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers who specialize in transportation projects. SEI is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.

• STV –  https://stvinc.com/ For more than 100 years, STV has served as a trusted advisor in the transportation industry and has built a fully integrated rail practice. The firm has more than 60 offices nationwide and 3,200 specialized professionals that offer full-service rail planning and design for projects of all sizes, who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. From planning through construction, our team provides complete project life cycle services for all types of rail. Top ranked in Engineering News-Record’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms survey, the firm is rated 6th in Mass Transit and Rail. For more information, please contact Will McGee at  william.mcgee@stvinc.com.

• Wilson & Company —  https://wilsonco.com/ Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has brought more than 800 people together across 16 offices in 9 states to build Higher Relationships through discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions with our clients, partners, and communities. After 90 years of business, professionals continue to hone their craft with us, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; architecture; planning; biology; surveying; mapping; GIS specializations; drone piloting; financial analyses; program management; construction administration and observation; and a growing number of multi-disciplinary specialties. We seek to create value for a diverse client base, including federal and municipal governments, public transportation agencies, railroad companies, industrial and commercial corporations, and private developers .

• WSP –  https://wsp.com/ We are one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe.

• CaterParrott Railnet –  https://cprailnet.com/ is a regional rail carrier serving six rail lines and twelve counties in Georgia. CPR prides itself on safe service and placing a high priority on service to our customers. Call on us for everything rail: direct switching service, trans-loading options/space, railcar storage, light railcar repair and private excursion events.

• Columbia Engineering  –  https://columbia-engineering.com/ Whether it’s designing a new road, designing or upgrading stormwater systems, providing site design, or creating more green spaces, our skills and knowledge can help to improve the overall health and well-being of communities. Our services include Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Roadway Design, Traffic Engineering, Water Resources, and Surveying.

• DRMP –  https://drmp.com/ Since 1977, DRMP, Inc. has been a trusted leader in civil engineering and surveying, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that shape the future of infrastructure. With 750 professionals and 23 offices across the southeastern United States, we partner with public, private, and industrial clients to bring visionary projects to life. Our expertise spans civil and railroad engineering, surveying and geospatial, planning, environmental sciences, and construction inspection – driving progress and creating communities that thrive .

• HNTB –  https://hntb.com/ For over a century, HNTB has shaped the built environment with distinct expertise across a full spectrum of infrastructure solutions. This includes comprehensive railroad services that span the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, planning, environmental review, design, and construction management to enhance safety and operational performance for railroad grade crossings.

• KCI  –  https://kci.com/ is a professional service firm that supports all aspects of mobility, land development, preservation, and infrastructure. KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. Today, our roughly 2,500+ employee-owners operate out of more than 70 offices in 20 states. KCI’s professional staff of engineers, planners, scientists, surveyors, and construction managers offers a broad range of engineering services, including wireless/communications infrastructure, civil, facade and envelope, coastal, structural, transportation, entertainment, environmental, hazardous waste, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and soils. We also provide cultural and environmental resource management services, land planning and landscape architecture, geology, hydrology, ecology, surveying, and construction management and inspection. For more information, please contact Kerrie Boyette, Regional Practice Leader Transportation, at  kerrie.boyette@kci.com.

• Surveying and Mapping (SAM)  –  https://sam.biz/ The answers to your biggest business challenges are found in your data. We collect and deliver geospatial data, and then architect it in a way that unlocks the insights needed today and structure it to answer tomorrow’s questions.