Railroads helped to make North America a powerful economic force over the past 200 years. Their continued evolution and expansion are playing a key role in our ongoing economic development into the 21st century. Understanding the key drivers of the rail business and the unique requirements of each rail company are the keys to VAA’s ability to bring value to this vast industry and those that rely on it.
VAA has worked with major railroad companies in US and Canada on a broad variety of projects. Our relationships with these rail companies allow us to develop solutions that have a high likelihood of success, anticipate the concerns of the carriers and resolve their concerns efficiently. Our ability to understand the unique specifications of each rail carrier and class of rail service allows us to quickly focus on the critical projects constraints and objectives to provide high value design to our clients.
Early in a project, our team is able to help you identify the land requirements for your project and identify how to integrate rail service with your facility even before you purchase property or create your development budget. We save you valuable time and effort early in the project and help you focus on the mission critical decisions that lead to success. We’ve learned that one the most beneficial tools we have is “common sense.” Our willingness to proactively ask questions, do research, share information and treat a project as if we were in your shoes is the key.
Our understanding of logistics, material handling, loading and unloading provide the background for excellent design of your rail project. Our objective is to provide you, through connections and experience, information that will add value to your endeavor and improve your likelihood of success.
