OUR SERVICES

Professional Flagging & RWIC Services

Right of Way Consulting provides professional, qualified railroad flagmen (RWICs) to physically represent your railroad or company on construction activities by contractors and roadway workers. Our experienced RWIC staff and management team understand the value of both safety and efficient train operations, and we dispatch our people to best serve your company across the country. Our management team continuously audits our field staff to provide mentoring, training, and focused direction so every RWIC performs to the highest standard.

ON-SITE RESPONSIBILITIES

What a ROWC Flagman Handles

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Providing on-track safety for contractors and roadway workers in accordance with railroad rules, procedures, and operations.
Enforcing railroad safety rules and regulations on all personnel working on or visiting the job site: with the authority, and the requirement, to stop work when a contractor is out of compliance.
Coordinating construction activities with railroad operations to keep trains and other track units moving safely and efficiently.
Protecting railroad facilities, equipment, and property, including the integrity of the load zone.
Inspecting work for compliance with railroad construction specifications.
Ensuring outside authorities (such as MISS DIG and cable owners) are notified before any excavation on railroad property.

ONSITE COORDINATOR SERVICES

What a ROWC Onsite Coordinator Handles

An onsite coordinator reports to railroad management on progress, compliance, and any construction details the railroad asks for. The railroad keeps this role separate from flagging, so it is staffed independently.

Key responsibilities include:

Safety & Compliance Enforcement: Monitor third-party crews to ensure 100% compliance with railroad safety rules, PPE standards, and federal/state regulations.
Track-Time & Permit Coordination: Manage daily work windows, trackage rights, and service outages with the host railroad dispatch or operations center.
Liaison & Communication: Act as the main point of contact between the 3rd-party contractor superintendent, railroad roadmaster, and project management team.
Progress & Hazard Monitoring: Inspect job sites daily to track work progress, identify operational or physical hazards, and halt work immediately if unsafe conditions arise.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily logs of contractor activities, equipment usage, delays, safety briefings (tailgates), and incident reports.

Service Categories

Supervision & Flagging: Underground Construction

On-track safety and supervision for boring and underground work.

Overhead Construction

Flagging and coordination for overhead utility and power line work.

Fiber Optic Cable Construction

Safety oversight for underground and aerial fiber optic installation.

Plowing in of duct and cable
Horizontal bore construction
Bridge attachment construction
Installation of splice boxes and hand holes, and duct tie-ins
Installation of splice boxes and hand holes, and duct tie-ins

Other Projects

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

Preparation of sub-grade and sub-base for railroad and highway construction
Storm water and sewer construction
Building construction, foundations, retaining walls, fencing, and lighting
Bituminous and concrete paving
Track work, bridge construction, and billboard installation

Additional ROWC Responsibilities

Training & Certification

At no expense to the railroad or contractor, all ROWC personnel are trained and certified in railroad rules, regulations, and on-track safety requirements.

Background & Qualification

Every employee has passed an e-Verifile background check and is e-Railsafe qualified.

Safety & Communications Equipment

ROWC personnel are equipped with the proper PPE, base radios and handsets set to the correct frequencies, and cell phones for communication.