Rail transport drainage is vital because it prevents water from collecting on terminal pavement, which can cause safety problems, accidents and pavement failure. Modular utility / cable ducts and trenches offer lower costs, versatility and expedited construction without the need of heavy equipment.
At ABT, Inc., we construct high-quality railway drainage systems, and utility cable trenches and ducts. for rail construction that will meet the strictest standards. These systems provide the owner with a lower cost to own and maintain, the engineer or architect design flexibility with lower tolerances, and the constructor, greater speed and ease of installation with these modular prefabricated units.
Benefits of ABT Rail Road Drainage Systems
ABT provides installation, product catalogs and brochures, extensive technical resources, and loading data to help you deploy our products properly and securely. However, there are many other benefits of our railway drainage systems for rail construction, including:
- Extended Lifespan of Pavement: Our trench rail transport drainage systems prevent water damage to the pavement, extending their lifespan.
- Enhanced Stability: Proper railway transport drainage solutions reduce maintenance while providing a superior facility infrastructure.
- Cost-Efficient: ABT’s premanufactured solutions offer a lower cost through more robust design elements and a lower cost to construct through premanufactured units with superior tolerances and features.
- Safety: Reducing water accumulation reduces the risk to the facility, train staff, and passengers.
Having proper rail drainage systems ensures minimal rail disruptions, allowing operations to run smoothly. These benefits are critical to maintaining the railway infrastructure.
ABT Railway Transport Drainage Solutions
Our railway drainage systems for rail construction have the following features:
- Increased operational efficiency
- Erosion control and prevention
- Infrastructure protection
- Flood control
- Products are pre-engineered
We have also invested in Building Information Modeling. This new design technique allows us to use advanced technology to create 3D design models of our products that are data-rich for engineers, architects, and construction professionals. These 3D models allow for document management, coordination, and simulation during project planning, designing, building, operation, and maintenance phases.
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Get Your ABT Railway Drainage Systems for Rail Construction
Proper rail drainage systems and cable trenches are paramount for the safety and security of passengers and crew on trains, as well as other pedestrians around trains. At ABT, we pride ourselves on being a world leader in water management systems for rail road drainage, power and IT conduit solutions. If you have questions or want to discuss your project, contact us today to request a quote for products that will meet your needs

Our Products
Trenchformer
- MHD - Municipal Highway Duty
- XHD - Extra Heavy Duty
- TFX - Trenchformer
PolyDrain®
- Interceptor
- SuperSlope
- PDX
- Polydrain 530 Series
Critical Design Issues
Do not Compromise or undermine your life safety or life cycle targets by specifying products that were originally designed for the plumbing market and modified for the transportation market. ABT Inc. takes pride in manufacturing products designed for their application.