Rail / Intermodal Construction

Ragnar Benson has evolved to become one of the nation's most successful rail contractors. We offer strong experience in building intermodal facilities, maintenance facilities, auto marshalling yards, fueling facilities and capacity improvements throughout the United States. As a result, you can trust us for all of your rail and intermodal general contracting, construction management, and design/build construction.
Rail / Intermodal Projects

Union Pacific Railroad – Global III Headquarters
Ragnar Benson was hired as construction manager and designer for the
Global III intermodal freight transport facility. The aim was to
consolidate operational functions of Global III with Union Pacific's
other Chicago-area intermodal facilities in order to decrease transit
times and create a competitive new service for customers. The project,
developed in two phases, included the 13-track switching area, which is
parallel to the receiving and departing tracks, the intermodal terminal
with a capability...