

Who we are and what we do
Together with our industry partners and clients, and our global expertise, we develop, procure, deliver and maintain critical public and private transport
Rail & Transit Connect (RTC), is a specialist infrastructure advisory and project management organization. With deep expertise in transport, rail, and major projects we provide end-to-end solutions that bridge contracting and consulting, ensuring efficient delivery, risk mitigation, and value creation for public and private clients across North America.
Our knowledge spans the complete project journey, encompassing design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance. Regardless of the phase we enter, we empower our clients and their diverse suppliers to grasp how concepts impact delivery and how delivery needs influence those concepts. Together, we can navigate these intricate relationships to achieve remarkable outcomes.
We recognize the complexities of engaging varied stakeholders, harmonizing workflows, and fostering fluid cooperation among different suppliers.
No project is too big or small for us: our expertise ensures we deliver high-profile initiatives with significant impact from start to finish.
-
Our Services
Development

Strategic planning, early-stage advisory to align project objectives, feasibility studies, concept design, estimating (AACE), scheduling and risk identification with mitigation strategies, and business case preparation.
In addition to strategic advisory services and project development, RTC provides bespoke market intelligence and market entry strategies for the North American Rail & Transit industry.
Procurement

End-to-end procurement advisory and leadership for owners, contractors, and operators. Progressive models (PDA, Alliances, CMAR) and LSTK (P3 and franchises)
Procurement model analysis, market sounding, RFQ and RFP documentation, and evaluation.
Teaming and bid strategy, bid leadership, estimating, means and methods, scheduling, risk management, governance, bid writing and evaluation for maximum scoring.
Owner requirements development, capture and implementation within a structured framework.
Project Delivery

Program and project management, leading diverse owner, contractor, consultant and operational teams.
Safety leadership in operational North American railways.
Commercial management, project controls, executive reporting and governance. Systems engineering and assurance.
Complex interface management and leadership.
Visualization performance management.
Operations & Maintenance

Asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M) planning, predictive maintenance strategies, and long-term performance optimization.
Planning and managing maintenance activities.
On track equipment selection, business case development, purchasing and implementation.

Our Work - Proven Results on Canada's Most Ambitious Rail Projects


Working With the Best Clients and Partners






Connect for partnering opportunities...
Connect with RTC

