Rail Construction & Maintenance — Now Hiring —

Since 1987, Capital Railroad Contracting has been building and maintaining rail systems across the Midwest. Join a people-first crew that delivers safe, on-time projects for shippers, ports, and industrial customers.

Looking for a Career?

Need a Rail Construction Partner?

Why Railroads Partner with Capital.

Experienced crews, serious safety, and the right equipment for critical rail projects.

35+ Years in Rail Construction

Trusted contractor for freight, industrial, and port customers since 1987.

Full Service track & Structures

From new rail construction to maintenance of way and bridge work.

Emergency Response Capability

Rapid-mobilization crews for derailments and infrastructure failures.

Trained Professionals Across Multiple Yards

Corporate office in Columbia, MO with satellite yards in Kansas,
Nebraska, and Iowa.

Why Work Here?

Why Our Crews Choose Capital.

Railroad work is demanding. We balance that with fair pay, strong safety culture, and steady work on meaningful projects—new construction, maintenance of way, and emergency repairs

  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
  • Paid travel and per diem on qualifying projects
  • Paid training on track construction, maintenance, and specialized equipment

Safety First on
Every Project

Work on Major Rail Systems

Learn Real
Skills, Fast

Be Part of a Tight-Knitted Team

Railway Construction & Maintenance Services

Capital Railroad Contracting builds,maintains. and repairs the rail infrastructure
that keeps freight and industry moving.

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Rail Construction

Surveying, grading, earthwork, track laying, and structural work for new mainline and industrial track

Trains working near city skyline.

Maintenance of Way

Inspection, repair, and ongoing maintenance of track, ballast, drainage, bridges, and culverts to keep systems in top condition.

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Emergency Repair

Rapid response to washouts, derailment damage, and failures—restoring service safely and quickly.

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Structures Construction & Repair

Bridge and rail structure repairs, upgrades, and new builds with an eye on long-term integrity and safety.

Workers operating drilling equipment near tracks

Directional Boring & Signal

Underground utility and signal conduit installation for crossings and complex sites with minimal surface disruption.

Excavation for large pipe installation

Jack & Bore

Trenchless crossings under roads and obstacles when open cut isn’t an option.

The People Who Build With Us

Our crews—and our customers—count on the same things: safety, quality work, and follow-through

Ready to Build Railroads—and Your Future—with Capital?