Rail Risk Management

At ESi, risk management is more than just mitigating losses. It’s about fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability. Our commitment to your preparedness includes risk management services developed by rail industry veterans with the experience and know-how needed to help reduce risk and ensure that you are well-prepared to respond in the event of an incident.  

Our approach is grounded in thousands of investigations, hundreds of litigation cases managed to verdict, and the successful implementation of risk reduction programs at Class 1, regional, and short-line rail companies. Our Rail Risk Management team also collaborates with experts in other technical disciplines across ESi, ensuring that you have ready access to the expertise you need, without the complexity and cost associated with engaging multiple firms.  

We provide essential claims management tools, templates, audits, and training programs to augment your in-house capacity for handling claims, whether they are large scale or minor incidents. We specialize in enabling early and more effective intervention, minimizing the need for expensive litigation.  

Whether you are looking to strengthen your operations, augment your in-house capabilities, or identify and address potential vulnerabilities before they become costly problems, we can help.  We offer expert guidance to enhance your safety protocols, reduce accidents, and improve overall operational efficiency.   We create and consult on plans to prepare for current and future safety challenges, emphasizing the importance of being proactive rather than reactive.  

Our programs evaluate operational and safety procedures against industry standards, identifying improvement areas, with a focus on teaching and consulting to enhance facility safety. We routinely advise on implementing robust quality assurance programs to help ensure that every step of the intervention and claims handling process meets the highest standards of excellence and efficiency.