VIA RAIL ENGINEERING INC.
MARIBEL, WI

About Via Rail Engineering Our staff makeup is unique in that we have a true passion for working in the rail industry. We assist our clients in the transformation of their ideas and rail shipping needs into safe and efficient railroad operating infrastructure. Our staff is dedicated to making our client’s project our priority. We strive to provide premier client service through our continuous communication and project updates. Our staff is in constant interaction with Industrial Development, Engineering, and Operations managers throughout the Class One railroad companies and Short Line carriers. Throughout this process, Via Rail provides personal care incorporating trusted and responsible handling of sensitive and confidential projects. Our mission is to be viewed by our clients and the rail industry as the premier owner’s representative…..We are Via Rail, your proven professionals in the railroad industry! Ben Guido founded Via Rail Engineering Inc., as “Via Rail Logistics LLC” in 2005 for the purpose of specializing in railroad design services. Ben currently holds the position of CEO. Ben is a registered Professional Engineer with 40 years of dedicated service in the railroad industry. His vast experience extends beyond design and engineering; Ben’s knowledge includes infrastructure site development, feasibility studies, site selection, design standards, materials and construction specifications, rail operations, master planning, and expert witness. He has been principal engineer on hundreds of rail projects, providing design guidance and construction oversight throughout the United States. Ben along with his team at Via Rail offer expertise in providing civil engineering solutions associated with railroad development, site permitting, storm water management, grade crossings, and roadway design. The team at Via Rail is recognized in the industry as a highly effective consulting firm, linking private sector development needs to rail shipping operations and service. The foundation of Via Rail staff is in the success of your projects, making them your mainline connection to the railroad industry. “UNIMIN has enjoyed a long relationship with Via Rail, calling on their services at many of our facilities. I appreciate that they can provide a full range of services including right of way research, conceptual designs, assisting with regulatory needs as well as managing the project’s installation.” “Eagle Materials recognizes that we cannot keep the type of technical resources in house that can provide the kind of expertise in rail design that Via Rail brings to the table. We consider Via Rail an extension of our engineering group when dealing with Rail Carriers to act in our interest. The knowledge and contacts Via Rail brings to the table benefits our negotiation and saves the expense of in time and money of redesigns to meet the rail standards as well as our business needs.” “Via Rail is without a doubt the best rail design and engineering firm in the country. We feel we can bring any type of project to them, from storage yards to main line routes. They consistently come up with creative solutions to complex design challenges, and their operating knowledge and relationships with serving railroads really help drive project success.” “Via Rail has been an integral part in our pursuit, acquisition, and design of a new rail served ready mixed concrete plant. Their knowledge and industry relationships have made an almost impossible task a reality that will benefit our company for decades.” “Via Rail staff have provided valuable, timely, information and services to my brokerage clients on several projects over the past years. Via Rail not only provides fast answers; their experience and uncanny working relationships in the industry allow them to provide accurate alternatives, engineering, drawings and cost estimates. buyers of many individual properties with insights that allow them to make informed business Via Rail staff is dedicated to supporting communities, railroads, and industrial customers nationwide, providing professional consulting with a team approach for your site development and infrastructure needs. We offer railroad consulting, engineering and design, operating solutions, construction management, track inspection, and track maintenance planning for all types of facilities….we are your Via Rail Team! Via Rail provides coast-to-coast site development and railroad consulting services. Utilizing our strategic relationships with regional engineering associates, we are able to offer our clients with the necessary site development professionals to address all aspects of project development, design and implementation. Our strategic site development team approach is unique to Via Rail. This approach allows us to remain focused on the work effort and tasks relating to the railroad infrastructure; site selection, operations, design, permitting, and the approval processes which are unique with each of the various Class One and short line railroad carriers. Our alliance with strategic associates who are recognized professionals in their fields, affords us the opportunity to provide clients with a highly skilled team that delivers successful turnkey site development solutions. Our staff has the experience and ability to manage both the railroad infrastructure design along with site due diligence requirements. Many of our clients commission Via Rail in this capacity; acting as the owner’s representative and liaison in the railroad industry. Via Rail can help you navigate successfully through the railroad industry. Please visit our client testimonials for more information. Students that want to gain practical experience in the railroad industry over summer break have a great opportunity to do so at Via Rail. Our interns work assignments are intended to be related to their major and are developed to provide a full range of experience from design to construction. Via Rail offers a variety of challenging assignments and competitive compensation. We match our intern students with design engineers to work closely on all aspects of our projects. They in turn receive quality supervision to strengthen their railroad engineering knowledge, experience and skills. While employed by Via Rail, students are also given the opportunity to visit railroad project sites during various phases of construction. If you are considering an internship assignment in the railroad industry or have questions regarding internship with Via Rail, we would enjoy the opportunity to speak with you or connect you with one of your peers that have work experience with Via Rail.