MKIEC&C LLP, Railroad Engineering

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Our railroad professionals have the expertise to Plan, Design, and Manage your railroad project.  We understand the complexities, standards and engineering requirements of the industry

MKIEC&C LLP is amongst the very few companies in India having end-to-end capabilities in the Railway infrastructure segment. We are working as Joint Venture with many global companies.

NEW TRACK CONSTRUCTION

MKIEC&C LLP has completed hundreds of new track construction projects throughout the nation. Our multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers and technical field crews provide the experience and capability to support track construction projects of all sizes and complexities. We have the experience needed to take a comprehensive view of the project to maximize efficiencies, reduce cost and schedule impacts and deliver projects on-time.

NEW TRACK CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC SERVICES

• New Track Construction
• Track Inspection
• Mainline Capacity Projects
• Yard and Facility Expansions
• Engineering and Design Services
• Siding and Industry Extensions
• Transit Facility Expansions
• Direct Fixation Track Construction

• Crossings
• Signal Design and Construction
• Turnout Installation
• Crane Rail Installation
• Bridge Construction and Inspection
• Civil Construction Services
• Thermite Welding

RAILROAD REHABILITATION

Whether increasing network capacity, upgrading an existing rail infrastructure or completing maintenance projects – our team’s experience working on live rail operations offers a streamlined approach to rail construction and reduces operational downtime associated with maintaining and rehabilitating existing infrastructure.

RAILROAD REHABILITATION SPECIFIC SERVICES

• Track Removal
• Track Maintenance Programs
• Signal Maintenance
• Roadbed Stabilization
• Rail, Crosstie and Switch Timber Replacement

• Track Surfacing
• Thermite Welding
• Crossing Replacement
• Bridge Rehabilitation

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MKIEC&C LLP provides a comprehensive approach to managing rail projects and offers a full range of program and project management services. Our clients benefit a team of project management experts that have decades of railroad experience. Our team works from start to finish – throughout the entire project lifecycle; ensuring that all safety, design, construction, quality, compliance and inspection requirements are met. Our ability to understand the complexities involved with high-volume, high-density, large-scale operations allows us to better manage dynamic, highly complex railroad construction projects. 

 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIFIC SERVICES

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Project Planning and Inspection
• Engineering and Design
• Value Engineering
• Schedule and Budget Preparation
• Material Procurement Assistance and Bidding Services and Assistance

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Construction and Track Engineering
• Safety Inspection
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Change Control
• Quality Control
• Issues Management and Resolution

POST-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Project Close-Out and Reporting
• Inspection and Maintenance
• Testing

Pre-construction activities

There are some preparative works before railway track construction. Among all the activities, sub-grade drainage and materials preparation are common.

• The sub-grade drainage is a system that is used to prevent he railway from water logging. The sub-grade, road bed and slope of railway track are very easy to be washed by water. If the sub-grade drainage measures are not proper, this will lead to the sub-grade diseases. It is necessary to install drainage before laying the track. Specifically, it mainly adopts drainage pipes, carrier drains and attenuation ponds in some area.
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• The preparation of construction materials is another work before track laying. Ordinary materials include railway sleepers, steel rail, rail fasteners and some construction equipment. Preparation works primarily refer to check the complement and integrity of all materials.

When all preparations are ready, next step is laying the bottom ballast.

 

 

 

Laying bottom ballast

 

Ballast bed is the dependable foundation for railway track. According to the construction procedures, ballast bed construction is divided into two parts: bottom ballast and top ballast. There are other procedures between bottom ballast and top ballast laying. So, bottom ballast and top ballast will be separate to introduce.

• Set the thickness of bottom ballast by the design.
• Track design for main track is double track. Bottom ballast is made up medium-coarse sand.
• Spread the railway sleepers. Put sleepers on the each side of railway track equably. Laying railway sleeper on the track manually. Keep the central point of railway sleeper and rail track centerline in alignment.
• The bottom ballast is transported to the track and unloaded equably as planned. The compaction is realized by manual spreading and mini road roller.

Anchorage

Anchorage means the process that fix railroad spike to railway sleeper. This procedure requires materials as follow: Sulphur, sand, cement, paraffin, screw spike. Learn more specific process at how to fastener screw spike to railway sleeper.

Laying steel rail

Steel rail laying mainly include rail apolegamy and track laying.

• Rail apolegamy is a necessary process in the track laying. Measure the length of each rail and rail apolegamy can be based on it. It is suitable to use rails with same length deviation. What’s more, length deviation is less than 3mm, and cumulative deviation is less than 15mm.
• Rail laying start from the rear end of turnout. The length of non-standard rails can be determined by the location of insulation joints. Convey steel rails by the monorail vehicle, then lift them to rail ditch manually.
• When steel rails are placed, connect them and railway sleepers by the rail fastening system and rail components like rail joint.

Top ballast

Top ballast laying means laying ballast on the track and renovate the track to expect result. Top ballast lying has a certain order: transport ballast- spread ballast-track lifting- track lining- filling ballast- tamping- finishing track bed.

The first top ballast laying

• Spread ballast to the track.
• Track lifting. Lifting each rail up to right place and padded with ballast. Maintain every point of steel rail at same level.
• Track lining. Switch road to the centerline, make straight line and curve smooth.
• Tamping. Once the top ballast is ready, the tamping machine starts to work. The tamping is continues tree or four times.
• Filling ballast. Filling crib with ballast.

The second top ballast laying

The second top ballast laying start after some trains pass. Compared to the first top ballast laying, most procedures are same except renovate track.

Rail anchor and rail brace

Rail anchor is used to prevent track from crawling. Rail brace is connected with steel rail through rail bolt and nuts. Both rail anchor and rail brace are designed to keep steel rail in place and ensure the rail safety.

Bridge Engineering Services Include

• Railroad Bridge Management Programs (Meeting 49 CFR 237)
• Railroad Bridge Inspections
• Load Ratings (Cooper E-80 or Tonnage)
• Strain Gage Testing
• Railroad Bridge Design
• Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation

 Track Design and Inspection Services

• Track Inspection
• Track Classification
• Rail Spur Design
• Track Rehabilitation
• Rail Yard Design
• Industrial Sidings
• Grade Crossing Design

General Railroad Services Include

• Unloading Pits
• Grade Crossing Signals
• Quiet Zones
• Passenger Stations
• Maintenance Shops
• Yard Offices
• System Planning
• Capacity Review
• Funding Applications
• Project Management
• Efficiency Testing
• Expert Witness

When you need maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation services for your railroad, MKIEC&C LLP has the equipment, expertise, and employees to handle the job expertly. Our services include but are not limited to, mainline and industrial track surfacing, wood and concrete tie replacement, rail replacement, track rehabilitation, professional equipment operation, right-of-way cleanup, tie removal, industrial car moving & switching, tree trimming, vegetation management, and track construction.

MKIEC&C LLP works with you as a partner, hand-in-glove, keeping your industry, passengers, and cargo moving in the right direction. Our management team brings many years of combined experience and innovation in railway management and field services to the table.

If you’re short on staff or resources, you can count on MKIEC&C LLP to handle or assist your project from start to finish—from consulting to job completion. And, you can feel confident knowing we have proper equipment to get the job done anywhere across India.

Industries We Serve

• Railroads & Rail Maintenance
• Short Lines and Class One
• Transit Systems
• Maritime
• Airport Transportation
• Industrial Bulk Supply Rail Facilities
• Industrial Chemicals Rail Facilities
• Oil & Gas Rail Facilities

Have an environmentally sensitive location? Danella has decades of experience working in sensitive areas with minimal ground disturbances.

Competent to Handle All of Your Maintenance Requirements

Whether you know what services you need or are not certain where to start, Danella can help. We offer everything from consulting services to a full suite of railroad maintenance services including:

• Production Surfacing and Linin
• New Track Construction
• Yard Maintenance
• Switch Installation
• Tie Replacement
• Thermite Welding
• Right-of-Way Scrap Clean-Up
• Rental of On-Track Maintenance Equipment
• Industrial Car Moving
• Vegetation/Debris Removal
• Directional Drilling

Because our national footprint spans the United States’ mass infrastructure, our team can move quickly for you.

 

 

We not only have the connections and resources, but we also have the most modern equipment in place and ready to go. We are working to minimizing your downtime to the fullest extent. Our connections and resources are especially beneficial to our transit clients, such as smaller railroad operators, who may not have the staff or onsite experience to handle these services.

In addition to leveraging MKIEC&C LLP in-depth experience, ability, and knowledge, you can also feel confident our team adheres to only the most rigorous safety standards.

Are you looking for specialized equipment rentals?
MKIEC&C LLP is one of the largest equipment rental company in the India with a rock-solid reputation in the railroad industry. We have the equipment you can’t find with others in the industry.

In-Depth Experience Vegetation Management

The line of sight is a critical concern in railway and transit. Federal mandates require rail workers can see railway signals and obstacles on the tracks. This requires services such as:

• Tree trimming—on and off-track
• Vegetation removal—on and around tracks
• Brush control—spraying and mowin
• Herbicide application (pre-emergent and post-emergent) broadcast applications on track.

MKIEC&C LLP is an approved Bayer Chemical Pro Applicator, adhering to strict standards—and we are licensed across multiple states.

 

Our Railway capabilities include –

• Undertaking Civil and Structural works
• Construction of Railway Bridges
• Laying of Railway Tracks
• Over Head Electrification
• Traction and Sub-Stations
• Signaling & Telecommunication
• SCADA
• AT, LT Modifications
• CLS works
• Wiring of SP, SSP, Buildings
• SP
• SSP

MKIEC&C LLP bagged several largest OHE projects in India from Central Organization for Railway Electrification (CORE).

With the proposed development of the Dedicated Freight Corridor in India, MKIEC&C LLP sees a huge potential in this segment and is well positioned to take advantage of such opportunities given its end-to-end capabilities in this sector.

Rail and Transit

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.