Industrial Railways

read moreAs leaders since 1956, Industrial Railways Company specializes in all phases of railroad track Design, Construction, Maintenance, Removal, Inspection, and Transloading. We are more than happy to speak with you and exceed your expectations of quality, cost, and time for your business. Browse our list of services below to learn more. Or, send us a question by using our online inquiry form or get a railway design consultation. We offer emergency response for derailments, track damage caused by derailments and track repairs on a 24-hour basis, 7 days per week.

read moreIRC has been maintaining railroad spur tracks and mainlines since day one. We have maintained the Bay Area refineries and others with annual contracts now in place for over 40 years. The average life of a spur depends on use, drainage, and quality of materials used when constructed. When a track is taken out of service, IRC responds immediately the same day as we value the fact that rail service is a lifeline to keeping businesses in fluid operation. Our railroad track maintenance service is also designed to function in conjunction with our monthly track inspection services.

read moreIRC was founded to build railroad tracks. It's been our specialty since 1956 and remains so to this day. Our construction professionals are a dedicated and experienced team with an average tenure with IRC of 15 years. They are led by the most seasoned professionals in the industry, most of whom have been with IRC for over 20 years. All our staff is trained and certified on an ongoing basis in safety, advancements in construction methods, and equipment operation. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that the customer is always right, that open communication with the client is integral to a successful project, and that our customer service and quality of workmanship are second to none.

read moreIRC provides FRA-mandated railroad track inspection to our clients. A monthly scheduled track inspection includes a thorough visual and mechanical inspection of tracks, documentation of results for record-keeping purposes which meets FRA guidelines, and cost estimates on defective items. We encourage monthly inspections to all our clients so they are made aware of defective items immediately and corrective measures are taken before derailments occur. Our highly specialized track inspectors are available to offer inspection rates and answer any questions or concerns.

read moreOur engineering and development services division is comprised of well-rounded professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the design and development of over $750MM in track infrastructure related projects. With our in-house design and development team we are able to navigate the rigorous railroad, municipal and agency requirements to get your project on the fast track to construction. Whether you're expanding your existing facility, establishing a new service or developing a green-field site, IRC's engineering and development service professionals are here to provide business-minded solutions to help get your project approved and moving towards construction.

read moreIRC holds contracts with both Class I Railroads as well as several shortlines to repair their deteriorated RR Crossings. Many track repair projects also require the stripping and re-paving of tracks. IRC has grown over the years to become one of the best track paving contractors in the West. In addition to simply paving over tracks we also offer the options of timber, rubber, and concrete and often will quote all options in order for the owner to decide. We offer emergency response for derailments, track damage caused by derailments and track repairs on a 24-hour basis, 7 days per week.

read moreIRC provides turnkey railroad track removal services, both small and large scale, including bridge demolition, railroad crossing removal, and site clearing for abandoned spur and drill tracks, yards, and mainline tracks. Depending on the quality and type of track materials removed, often these "take-ups" generate sufficient salvage value that it is not necessary for us to bill our customer. We offer emergency response for derailments, track damage caused by derailments and track repairs on a 24-hour basis, 7 days per week.

read moreIRC performed a design-build of a new unloading facility for Cargill Salt at their Newark, California facility. Our work included the survey, design, construction staking, civil work and track construction of approximately 2,900' t.f. of new industrial trackage, including (3) each #9 turnouts, all served by the Union Pacific Railroad Co. Additional features of the project included the design and installation of a new unloading rack system, complete with sub-drainage and collector-pans. IRC was the general contractor on the project and oversaw the construction of the entire project from start to finish.