What is Rail Nexus?
Rail Nexus is Wilson & Company's centralized coordination platform for BNSF Railway flagging services and public project tracking. It gives agencies, licensees, and contractors a single portal to submit flagging requests, monitor request status, and access live project data — replacing email chains and manual coordination.
Who can access Rail Nexus?
Access is role-based. Wilson & Company staff have full administrative access. BNSF Railway users have a limited operational view. Government agencies and licensed contractors receive access scoped to their active projects and territories. To request access, contact the Rail Nexus Coordination Team directly.
How do I submit a flagging request?
Flagging requests are submitted through the Scheduling Agent module. From the portal landing page, click "Submit a Flagging Request" — this opens the Oracle-hosted scheduling interface. You'll need your project number, work window dates, and territory information. Refer to the Licensee Process Guide above for a full walkthrough.
How long does flagging request approval take?
Turnaround depends on BNSF territory availability and the complexity of the work window. Standard requests are typically acknowledged within 2–3 business days. Time-sensitive or complex requests should be flagged directly to the Wilson & Company coordination team via email.
What is a Scheduling Agent?
A Scheduling Agent is a BNSF-certified third party authorized to coordinate flagging services on behalf of licensees and agencies conducting work within BNSF right-of-way. Wilson & Company holds this certification and manages all flagging scheduling, field personnel assignments, and compliance documentation through Rail Nexus.
What does the Public Projects module show?
The Public Projects module provides live tracking of active and completed public project agreements across BNSF's California corridor. It includes an interactive map of project locations, KPI summaries, project phase tracking, agency and agreement type breakdowns, and division-level data. Projects are filterable by status, agreement type, and BNSF division. Data is pulled from the Rail Nexus Oracle database and refreshed every four hours.
What is the difference between a Permit Agency Agreement and a Public Project Agreement?
A Permit Agency Agreement covers government agencies obtaining permits to work within or adjacent to BNSF right-of-way — typically for utility crossings, road projects, or infrastructure improvements. A Public Project Agreement covers larger-scale coordinated projects initiated by public agencies, such as grade separations, transit infrastructure, or capital improvements that require a formal project-level agreement with BNSF. Both agreement types require flagging coordination through Rail Nexus.
How current is the data in the portal?
Portal data syncs directly from the Rail Nexus Oracle database on a four-hour refresh cycle. Flagging request statuses, RWIC assignments, and public project records reflect data as of the last sync. The timestamp of the most recent data pull is displayed on the portal dashboard. For real-time status on a specific request, contact the Rail Nexus Coordination Team.
Who do I contact for portal access or technical issues?
Contact the Rail Nexus Coordination Team at
RailNexus@wilsonco.com. For urgent operational issues, reach out to your Wilson & Company project contact directly.