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Right of Way Consulting

RWIC RAILROAD FLAGGING & ONSITE COORDINATOR SERVICES

Professional, qualified railroad flagmen and Roadway Workers In Charge (RWIC) supporting safe, efficient operations for Class One and short-line railroads and their contractors across the country. Setting the standard in railroad safety since 1987.

Established 1987

Decades of field experience and trusted partnerships.

Based in Wanatah, IN

Serving railroads and contractors nationwide.

Nationwide Coverage

RWIC teams dispatched wherever you need them.

Safety-First Teams

Qualified teams and a safety-first approach.

OUR SERVICES

Comprehensive Railroad Safety Support

SUPERVISION & FLAGGING

Professional flagmen and on-site supervision that keep your crews and rail operations safe during underground construction.

OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION

Safe, efficient flagging and coordination for overhead utility and power line work near active track.

FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONSTRUCTION

On-track safety for underground and aerial fiber optic installation, with precision and compliance.

OTHER PROJECTS

Flagging and coordination for a wide range of rail infrastructure and civil construction.

Onsite Coordinator Services

An independent role that reports to railroad management on progress, compliance, and any construction details the railroad asks for.

ROWC flagger and team member beside a Right of Way Consulting truck

Built on Values, Integrity & Safety

The safety culture at Right of Way Consulting is built on values and integrity, and it guides every part of our business, from ownership and management to every professional flagman in the field. Since 1987 we have set the industry standard for professional railroad safety services, and we’ve been raising it ever since.

SAFETY CULTURE

Safety is our top priority. Every decision is made with the well-being of our teams and the public in mind, and every employee is empowered to stop work the moment conditions aren't safe.

COMPLIANCE & TRAINING

Continuous training, auditing, and strict compliance keep us ahead of industry standards. All ROWC personnel are trained and certified in railroad rules and on-track safety, pass an e-Verifile background check, are e-Railsafe qualified.

PROJECTS IN ACTION

Rail Infrastructure. Safe Execution.

Highway overpass above an active rail line during bridge and trackside work

Bridge & Trackside Work

Protecting crews and equipment during bridge attachment and trackside construction.

ROWC crew coordinating track work alongside excavators

Trackside Coordination

Coordinating construction activity with railroad operations for safe, expedient train movement.

Right of Way Consulting truck at a rail yard with stacked shipping containers

Field Operations

Experienced flagmen providing on-track safety and real-time direction in the field.

Rail yard with rows of freight cars at sunset

Rail Infrastructure Support

Flagging support for utility, fiber, paving, and civil projects on railroad property.

A Proven Approach to Safety

PROJECT INQUIRY

We learn about your project needs, location, timeline, and railroad safety requirements.

COORDINATION & DISPATCH

We dispatch qualified RWIC professionals and coordinate directly with the railroad to prepare for the job.

ON-SITE SAFETY OVERSIGHT

Experienced flagmen and coordinators enforce railroad rules and manage on-track safety in the field.

ONGOING COMMUNICATION

Management stays in constant contact with our flagmen and your team, adapting as conditions evolve.

SERVICE AREA & SUPPORT

ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

From our home base in Wanatah, Indiana, ROWC provides railroad safety and RWIC services to projects across the entire country, dispatching qualified staff wherever your operations take you.

WHO WE SUPPORT

We serve Class One railroads, short-line railroads, and outside contract service providers of every size, representing your railroad or company on construction activity and keeping crews compliant and safe.

Need Railroad Flagging Support?

Contact ROWC today and we’ll help plan safe, compliant flagging for your next project.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM?

Explore our current openings and join a company that puts safety first, invests in training, and values its people.

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