Rail construction and contract services in the heart of the Great Lakes region

Rail construction, engineering, derailment and development services – from industry to mainline.

Midwest Rail does it all to keep you moving.

From the backwoods to the big yards and beyond, our crews are ready to deliver industry expertise and rock-solid workmanship. Based in the Midwest and working across the eastern U.S. since 2013, we’re built lean, run safe, and finish strong.

We’re reinventing rail construction, repair, and maintenance for our partners in the Great Lakes region. Our job sites have taken us from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Detroit to Lexington, and Cleveland to Columbus and beyond. If it touches rail, we do it right.

The Midwest Way

From the first survey to the last spike – and from drainage to derailments – we’ve got you covered. We don’t just design, inspect, build, and fix track any type of Class or crosstie; we clear brush, fix drainage, repair crossings, store freight cars, and keep rail operations running like they should.

For us, railroading is a 24/7, 365 kind of world. For you, it doesn’t have to be. Let us handle it the Midwest way.

Email Us

Track Construction

End-to-end railroad track construction services for short lines, industrial rail yards, regional railroads, and Class I networks.

Derailment Services

Rapid-response derailment services available 24/7, clearing wreckage and rebuilding track.

Railroad Track Maintenance

Rail inspection, tie and rail replacement, resurfacing, and vegetation control.

Track Construction
Railroad Track Maintenance
FRA-Certified Track Inspections
Drainage System Solutions

Grade Crossing Installation & Repair
Derailment Services
Rail Operations and Industry Switching
Freight Car Storage and Transload

Railroad Equipment Storage and Service
Track Surveying, Design & Construction
Track Abandonment & Removal

SERVICE AREA

Midwest Rail LLC is a railroad contractor for construction, development, maintenance, and derailment services for industry spurs, short line, regional, and Class I in the Midwest and Eastern United States.

833-NEW-RAIL

Midwest Rail delivers complete railroad construction, engineering, and maintenance services for freight railroads, short lines, and industrial operators across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Our rail engineering services are tailored to meet your operational goals—combining proven design principles with practical, cost-effective solutions. From grading and subgrade prep to track construction and ballast placement, our experienced crews handle every phase of rail construction with precision and safety. We also specialize in rail drainage systems and vegetation control, ensuring long-term track integrity and regulatory compliance. Whether you're operating on a Class I mainline or a rural short line, our crews are ready to roll—fast, local, and built to scale.