2026 Trenchless Rail Crossings Special Report
Get expert guidance on railroad permitting, crossing design and culvert rehabilitation in the 2026 Trenchless Rail Crossings Special Report.
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Your Guide to Trenchless Rail Crossings
With nearly 140,000 route miles of railroad track across the United States, chances are your next project will cross under or near a railroad right of way. Whether you’re boring a new utility crossing, rehabbing an aging culvert or preparing your first permit application, the 2026 Trenchless Rail Crossings Special Report brings together insights from contractors, railroad engineers and solutions providers to help you plan smarter, win approvals faster and keep the trains running.
What’s Inside the Rail Crossings Special Report
What’s Inside the Rail Crossings Special Report
• On Track and On Time. Railroad rights of way present unique challenges for trenchless contractors, from access and approvals to scheduling and construction requirements. We talked with industry leaders about how to navigate them. By Sharon M. Bueno
• Short Drive, High Consequence: Rethinking North America’s Road and Rail Crossings. Why a 400-ft crossing deserves the same engineering attention as a major tunnel, and how to match the method to the risk. By Jason Holden, Akkerman Inc.
• Understanding a Railroad. A former CSX engineer explains why railroads operate the way they do, and how to present a permit request they’ll approve. By Matt Morris, P.E., Clinchfield Consulting Group
• Relining Railway Masonry Stone Arch Culverts: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future. How engineered steel liners extend the life of century-old stone arches without stopping train traffic. By InfraSteel
