The key to success in the freight rail industry is specialized knowledge. David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) has extensive expertise in freight rail design, engineering, surveying, 3-D scanning, and construction oversight, enabling us to provide our clients with the unique solutions they require. DEA’s railroad engineers and planners have the technical expertise to develop successful system-wide rail projects for both freight and passenger rail systems. DEA works directly with Class I railroads, short line railroads, industrial clients, ports, and public agencies to assist with the ongoing and ever-increasing demand to move freight, people, and cargo safely and more efficiently.

Our work for UPRR, BNSF Railway, and other industrial clients served by rail includes significant experience developing rail and transportation corridor projects. Our freight rail services include:

• Capacity Planning and Analysis
• Corridor Analysis
• Environmental Permitting
• Structures Inspection and Design
• 3-D Scanning
• Grade Crossing Safety Projects
• Freight Rail Planning and Design
• Industrial Facilities
• Intermodal Terminal Design
• Light Density Line Analysis
• Quiet Zone Diagnostic Studies
• Railroad Coordination
• Rail Facilities Evaluations
• Terminal Operation Analysis and Design
• Terminal Upgrade, Rehabilitation and Expansion Design
• New Terminal Design
• Track Inspection and Reporting