Providing Safe And Sustainable Rail Infrastructure

With TKDA, you get innovative solutions to improve the reliability and safety of rail transport systems across the United States. 

 

Why TKDA?

We’re built to help rail transport systems thrive. Put our integrated engineering, architecture, and planning services behind your infrastructure needs and we’ll help you from border to border, coast to coast. 

Expertise

Our specialized rail experts are an industry leader in facilities, fueling, bridges and structures, track and yard, and survey. We offer planning, design, and construction management services for a wide range of complex projects. We approach each project as an integral part of an entire system and develop high-quality, innovative solutions.

Experience

We have over 110 years of experience and commitment to providing innovative solutions that improve the reliability and safety of rail infrastructure. Today, we are known for delivering rail solutions to Class I and shortline railroads, rail transit and commuter rail agencies, municipalities, ports and harbors, and industrial and private developers.

Safety

Safety is paramount, ingrained deeply within our mission and reflecting an unwavering dedication to team members, communities, and collaborative partners. This commitment comes to life through active investments in tools designed for prevention, education, and accountability. We want every employee to return home safe each day. 

Rail and Transit Facilities

We provide integrated services for the planning, design, and evaluation of client assets for new construction, along with maintenance, expansion, replacement, and retrofit for various rail and transit facilities. To help freight and passenger rail clients run successful businesses, we offer design-bid-build, design-build, and other alternative delivery services. With experience in rail, transit, and government operations, we are a trusted partner and leader in freight, intercity, commuter, and light rail planning, design, and construction management projects that meet the demands of rail equipment and end users.

Fueling and Industrial Wastewater

Our team excels at delivering critical planning, system design, and construction management services for our clients. For these client needs, we provide services ranging from conceptual design and regulatory review to full design and construction management. Our vision with each project is to provide exceptional engineering services catered to the precise needs of each client and project. This vision leads to our goal of assisting our clients in selecting a design that meets regulatory compliance and simplifies or improves operations cost-effectively and sustainably.

Emerging Technologies

We help support and guide client initiatives to implement new technologies into their rail infrastructure. Our team advances and defines the development of our multi-disciplined services for zero emission vehicle deployments, inspections, solar and electric energy transition infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, UAV/Drone integration, operations data management and analysis, and GIS services. Additionally, we are leaders in renewable conversions, and our experience on rail and transportation projects extends all over the country.

Featured Case Studies

We take pride in our ability to solve complex challenges and create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our case studies showcase our expertise across a range of rail projects, including rail and transit facilities, fueling and industrial wastewater, and emerging technologies.

Amtrak King Street Coach Yard Facilities

TKDA worked with Amtrak to upgrade the Seattle King Street Coach Yard Maintenance Facility. The multi-phase project was designed to improve the capacity, efficiency, and working conditions of the shops.

Fueling Facilities Improvements

As a major hub for intermodal freight and other high-priority shipments between the Pacific Northwest and the eastern United States, the BNSF Interbay rail yard required facility improvements. Our team prioritized environmental integrity while revitalizing the facility.

CARB and Renewable Conversions

TKDA provided conceptual design services and scope development for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) grant-related electrified equipment infrastructure at Stockton Intermodal, Mormon Yard Stockton, and San Bernardino Yard.

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GABE CARHILL

Rail and Transit Facilities
Market Manager
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MIKE MASEK

Fueling and Industrial Wastewater Market Manager
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MARK REIERSON

Emerging Technologies
Market Manager
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