Transparency you can track

Rail infrastructure is a critical asset that supports a resilient economy.  Rail corridors are used not only by owners and operators, but also by utilities and public infrastructure partners. Managing third-party access is essential for safety, efficiency, and compliance. Wilson & Company provides scalable tools and services to manage, audit, and measure third-party activities within the rail right-of-way.

Scheduling Agent Program

With a focus on efficiency, accountability, and visibility, our Scheduling Agent provides a systematic approach to managing the railroad right-of-way access needs of third parties. We facilitate the neutral management of Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) services, often required for construction, inspection, maintenance, or installation of utilities and roadway infrastructure.

The Scheduling Agent program works with public agencies and private infrastructure partners (Project Sponsors) to identify access needs, confirm right-of-way authorization, coordinate RWIC service provider options, and collect field data for cost auditing. This complete start-to-finish approach ensures streamlined oversight through a single point of management, the Scheduling Agent.

Behind the scenes, we work with RWIC providers to ensure compliance with railroad safety requirements while collecting daily field data on all assignments. This information is available through our proprietary online Scheduling Agent Portal, powered by Oracle, which provides universal access to data management and insights for project sponsors and host railroads.

Utility Inspection/Coordination (UIC) Program

When utilities must cross or be installed on railroad right-of-way, oversight is essential to protect operations and safety. Our UIC services provide inspection and coordination to Class I and shortline railroads nationwide, managing thousands of inspection days annually for overhead and underground installations.

From the earliest application stages, we communicate railroad requirements, identify potential issues, and work with sponsors and contractors to resolve discrepancies before scheduling. Once approved, we notify railroad personnel to ensure alignment and transparency.

On-site, our inspectors focus on safety, compliance, and protecting the integrity of the rail network. They are trained to recognize and address issues, ensuring safe and successful installation. Each inspection day is documented, with final deliverables shared with the railroad at project completion.

Wilson & Company’s railroad field services are supported by multidisciplinary expertise across engineering services, construction administration, and land surveying and geospatial services. This integrated approach helps railroads, public agencies, and infrastructure partners coordinate right-of-way access, document field activity, and support safe, compliant project delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Railroad Field Services

What railroad field services does Wilson & Company provide?

Wilson & Company provides railroad field services through its Scheduling Agent and Utility Inspection/Coordination programs. These services help railroads, public agencies, utilities, and private infrastructure partners manage third-party access, coordinate field activities, document assignments, and support compliance within railroad right-of-way.

What is a railroad Scheduling Agent?

A railroad Scheduling Agent provides a structured approach to managing third-party access to railroad right-of-way. Wilson & Company helps identify access needs, confirm right-of-way authorization, coordinate Roadway Worker In Charge service-provider options, collect field data, and support cost auditing through a single point of management.

What are Roadway Worker In Charge services?

Roadway Worker In Charge services help support the safety of personnel performing construction, inspection, maintenance, or utility work within railroad right-of-way. Wilson & Company coordinates RWIC service-provider options and collects daily field data associated with assignments through its Scheduling Agent program.

What does Wilson & Company’s Utility Inspection/Coordination program include?

Wilson & Company’s Utility Inspection/Coordination program supports overhead and underground utility installations within railroad right-of-way. Services include communicating railroad requirements, identifying potential issues, coordinating with sponsors and contractors, notifying railroad personnel, performing on-site inspections, documenting field activity, and providing final deliverables.

Who uses Wilson & Company’s railroad field services?

Wilson & Company supports Class I and shortline railroads, public agencies, utilities, contractors, and private infrastructure partners that require access to or work within railroad right-of-way. The services are designed to improve coordination, accountability, safety, compliance, and transparency.