Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc.

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About the firm

Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc. (PRE) is a specialized railroad signal and communications engineering practice founded in 1994. Headquartered in Riverside, California, it provides comprehensive railroad system design, consulting, construction management, inspection, and commissioning services. It serves transit agencies, commuter railroads, light and heavy rail networks, and Class 1 freight railroads. Operating as a Burns Engineering Company, the practice possesses deep expertise in train control systems, positive train control, and highway-rail grade crossing safety warning systems, delivering solutions for projects of all scales.

Established
1994
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Design-Build · Transportation Engineering

People

Jennifer SeccombePresident / CEO

Donovan HirschVice President - Operations / COO

Sharlene HernandezChief Financial Officer

Eric RoeDirector, Strategic Initiatives

Adelino ValadaoDirector, Testing and Commissioning

Raul MartinezDirector, Rail Signal Design

Capabilities

Signal and Train Control Design

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Comprehensive signal system design including plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for freight, commuter, light rail, and transit applications.

  • Signal and Train Control PS&E
  • Systems Design and Application Programming
  • Vital Processor Software Development and Simulation
  • Grade Crossing Design
  • Communications and Fiber Design
  • Positive Train Control (PTC) Design
  • Track Design
  • Class I Railroad Design

Construction Management and Inspection

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Construction oversight, field inspection, and engineering support during the construction phase of railroad signal and control projects.

  • Construction Oversight and Inspection
  • Design Support During Construction
  • Contractor Claims and Change Order Reviews
  • Field Inspection and Testing
  • Installation Verification
  • Field Surveys

Testing and Commissioning

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System verification, commissioning of new systems, cutover support, and cutover management for rail signal and communications systems.

  • System Commissioning and Cutover Management
  • Client Representative for Factory Testing
  • Accident and Incident Reporting

Program and Planning Support

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Long- and short-term planning support, material procurement, cost estimating, and technical services for transit agencies and railroads.

  • Long and Short Term Planning Support
  • Material Procurement and Cost Estimating
  • Third Party Design Reviews
  • New Product Review and Recommendations
  • On-Call and On-Site Technical Assistance

Industries

Rail · Transit · Transportation

Projects

Perris Valley Line

Riverside County, CA · Transit · 2016 · Client: Riverside County Transportation Commission

Project details

Major rail system and signal design project for the Riverside County Transportation Commission.

Mid-Coast Trolley

San Diego, CA · Transit · 2022 · Client: San Diego Association of Governments

Project details

Transit design and engineering services for the San Diego Association of Governments.

Redlands Passenger Rail

San Bernardino County, CA · Rail · 2022 · Client: San Bernardino County Transportation Authority

Project details

Passenger rail system development and signaling support for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

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