Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Case study

Case Study Overview WMATA needed to replace its stationary drop table at the Shady Grove S&I shop due to excessive maintenance costs and aging parts. Railquip provided a custom-designed solution that was more cost-effective than a rebuild and was installed in a...

Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority (BART) Case Study

Case Study Overview BART required a solution to efficiently change the direction of railcars in their existing railyard. Railquip’s Automated Railcar Turntable provided a seamless, automated system to address this gap. – Our Process 1. Identification of the Challenge...

AMTRAK: Penn Station Rehabilitation Project Case Study

Case Study Overview AMTRAK needed a custom-built Railbound Tunnel Crane for the New York Penn Station Rehabilitation Project. The crane had to operate within strict clearance limits and manage precise placement of track and switch panels at speeds up to 60 mph – Our...

O-Train Case Study

Case Study Overview In 2015, the O-Train in Ottawa, Canada, sought a complete train maintenance facility for their new fleet. Railquip provided a fully customized underground lifting system to safely and efficiently perform regular train maintenance. – Our Process 1....

BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe Case Study

Case Study Overview BNSF required a safer, more efficient way to pull locomotives over their wheel truing machine, addressing safety concerns and reducing pollution in the workshop. Railquip provided a customized electric railcar mover that streamlined the process...