Case Studies
Brightline West High-Speed Rail
We supported the development of this high-speed rail project with comprehensive systems integration and safety assurance.


CLIENT
Brightline West High-Speed Rail
TASK
Provide engineering, regulatory, and safety integration for high-speed rail infrastructure.
SOLUTION
Systems Guideway and Cable Trough Engineering & Design Systems assurance, quality management, QA/QC verification & validation Positive Train Control, train signal design, grade crossing analysis High-speed rail regulatory compliance and FRA/FTA safety integration Strategic interface management between civil, systems, and regulatory teams
RESULT
Streamlined integration between engineering and regulatory teams, enabling progress on a high-profile national rail initiative.
City & County of Denver – Freight Rail Safety Study
Our team evaluated city-wide freight rail safety to inform future safety planning and improvements.


CLIENT
City & County of Denver
TASK
Analyze freight rail safety and recommend improvements.
SOLUTION
Evaluation of freight rail safety across Denver’s rail network Grade crossing and traffic volume analysis Recommendations for safety improvements and mitigation strategies Alignment with citywide transportation safety goals and FRA standards
RESULT
Delivered actionable strategies to improve urban rail safety while meeting FRA standards and supporting city transportation goals.
RTD-Denver – N-Line Systems Integration
We led the systems integration for RTD’s N-Line, ensuring cross-disciplinary rail system coordination.


CLIENT
RTD-Denver – N-Line
TASK
Direct system integration and stakeholder coordination for commuter rail.
SOLUTION
Directed systems integration for the N-Line commuter rail project PMO oversight of rail systems and multi-discipline coordination Ensured integration of rail operations, safety, and regulatory compliance Managed stakeholder engagement with regional and municipal agencies
RESULT
Successfully delivered a complex commuter rail integration on time, meeting all safety and compliance benchmarks.
Utah Transit Authority
Our team partnered with UTA to advance transit safety and asset management strategies.


CLIENT
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TASK
Improve transit safety and infrastructure readiness.
SOLUTION
Bus, light rail, and heavy rail transit safety action plans (PTSAP) Transit Asset Management (TAM) planning and Olympic-readiness transit strategy Risk assessment and safety compliance per FRA/FTA guidelines Stakeholder engagement for multi-modal safety planning Implementation of operational best practices and safety culture improvements
RESULT
Enabled safer and more efficient transit operations with long-term infrastructure planning and compliance improvements.
Contact:
Dr. Carlos Mendoza – El Paso, Texas
📞 (915) 273-5872
📧 carlos@safelinkrail.com
🌐 www.safelinkrail.com