Railroad Construction Opportunities Start with a Prepared Workforce

For construction companies and contractors, pursuing work within the railroad industry can open the door to valuable projects and long-term opportunities. But working on or for a railroad can also introduce requirements that may not exist on a traditional construction site.

One of those considerations is workforce training.

Depending on the work being performed, contractors and construction companies pursuing railroad projects need to address applicable FRA 49 CFR Part 243 training requirements for their employees.

For a company that is otherwise fully capable of performing the construction work, being unprepared for railroad-specific training requirements can create an unnecessary obstacle when it is time to pursue the next project.

Don’t Let Training Stand Between You and the Next Bid

Imagine finding a railroad construction opportunity that fits your company perfectly.

You have the equipment. You have experienced employees. You have the resources and capabilities to perform the work.

But your workforce isn't prepared to meet the applicable railroad training requirements.

Training should not be something your company is scrambling to address after an opportunity arises. By preparing ahead of time, contractors can put themselves in a stronger position to confidently pursue railroad projects when they become available.

That is where Axiom Rail Services’ Railroad Contractor & Construction Program comes in.

Built for Railroad Contractors and Construction Companies

Axiom’s Railroad Contractor & Construction Program is designed specifically for organizations performing or pursuing work on or for railroads, including:

• Railroad contractors and subcontractors

• Construction companies pursuing railroad projects

• Companies bidding on work performed on or for a railroad

• Organizations that need to address applicable Part 243 training requirements for their workforce

The objective is straightforward: to help companies prepare their employees for the railroad-specific training requirements applicable to the work they want to perform.

Why Part 243 Matters

FRA 49 CFR Part 243 addresses training, qualification, and oversight requirements for certain safety-related railroad employees.

For contractors entering the railroad environment, understanding how applicable requirements affect their workforce is an important part of preparing for the work.

Construction experience and railroad compliance are not necessarily the same thing. An employee may be highly experienced in their trade while still needing additional training for work performed within the railroad environment.

Axiom helps bridge that gap.

Prepare Before the Opportunity Arrives

Being proactive about workforce training can help contractors:

• Meet applicable training requirements.

• Pursue more opportunities.

• Avoid last-minute training challenges.

• Expand into railroad work.

Your Crew Knows Construction. Axiom Knows Rail.

A construction company should be able to focus on what it does best.

Axiom Rail Services provides the railroad training and compliance expertise to help prepare your workforce for the environment in which that work will take place.

Whether your company already performs railroad projects or is looking to pursue more opportunities within the industry, the Railroad Contractor & Construction Program can help you determine what training may be applicable and prepare your workforce accordingly.

Is Your Workforce Ready for the Next Bid?

Don't wait until the next opportunity is already on the table to start thinking about railroad training.

Prepare your workforce. Position your company for more opportunities.

Contact Axiom Rail Services to learn more about the Railroad Contractor & Construction Program and how it can support your company.