Railcar Trackpan Spill Containment Transdev Rail West Palm Beach FL

SafeRack completed a modular railcar spill containment installation for Transdev North America at its facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project was designed to help manage incidental fuel and oil spills associated with railcar fueling and maintenance operations while supporting the facility’s environmental and operational requirements. The Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment system provides a durable containment solution without requiring excavation. Using modular track pans made from corrosion-resistant materials, the system was configured to capture spills around the rail tracks and provide options for collecting and transferring contained fluids.

What Is Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment?

Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment is a modular railcar spill containment system designed for fueling and maintenance areas. The system uses track pans positioned around the railcar tracks to capture incidental fuel, oil, and other fluids before they can reach the surrounding environment. The system can include a center pan positioned between the tracks and outrigger pans that extend beyond the track area. This configuration allows the containment system to be adapted to the operational requirements of a rail maintenance facility.

Why Is Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment Important?

Railcar fueling and maintenance activities can involve fluids that need to be contained and managed responsibly. A dedicated containment system provides a defined area for capturing incidental spills and supports environmental management practices within the facility. For Transdev North America, the system was selected to support compliance with EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations and applicable best management practices. Its modular design also provides flexibility when future operational or site requirements change.

How Does the Railcar Spill Containment System Work?

The containment pans are installed around the rail tracks to capture fluids released during railcar fueling and maintenance activities. A center pan collects spills between the tracks, while outrigger pans help prevent leakage from reaching the surrounding environment. The system can also incorporate an optional drainage manifold and drain ports. These components provide a way to collect and transfer contained fluids, depending on the configuration required for the facility.

Key Features

• Modular containment design: The system can be configured around the facility’s rail operations and expanded as requirements change.
• Center track pan: Captures spills and fluids between the rail tracks.
• Outrigger pans: Extend containment beyond the track area to help prevent leakage from reaching surrounding surfaces.
• Durable materials: Fiberglass, galvanized steel, and stainless steel provide strength and corrosion resistance for demanding rail environments.
• H-20 loading capacity: Designed for drive-over applications in heavy-duty railcar maintenance areas.
• Optional drainage system: Drain ports and a drainage manifold can support fluid collection and transfer.
• No excavation required: The modular system allows installation without the need for excavation.
• Expandable configuration: Components can support future scalability as operational needs develop.
• Regulatory focus: The system was selected to support EPA SPCC compliance and environmental best management practices.

Applications

Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment is suited to rail facilities where fueling, maintenance, and related activities require a dedicated spill containment solution.

Potential applications include:

• Railcar fueling areas
• Railcar maintenance facilities
• Transit maintenance yards
• Heavy rail operations
• Metro and public transportation facilities
• Industrial rail maintenance areas

Project-Specific Installation Overview

For Transdev North America, SafeRack provided a modular railcar spill containment solution at the company’s West Palm Beach, Florida facility. The project addressed the need to manage incidental fuel and oil spills associated with railcar fueling and maintenance operations. The Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment system uses durable fiberglass and galvanized steel components, with stainless steel also available within the system. Its H-20 loading capacity supports drive-over applications, making the containment system suitable for heavy-duty rail maintenance environments. The installation was designed without excavation and can be expanded as operational requirements change. Optional drainage components provide additional flexibility for collecting and transferring contained fluids.

About Transdev North America

Transdev North America operates public transportation systems that include rail, bus, and shuttle services. The company has a strong presence in Florida and provides infrastructure support and maintenance services for heavy rail and metro systems. At the West Palm Beach facility, Transdev required a spill containment solution that could support its railcar fueling and maintenance activities while addressing environmental and regulatory considerations.

Why Choose SafeRack for Rail Spill Containment?

SafeRack works with spill containment manufacturers to match containment systems to the specific requirements of rail operations. This approach allows projects to consider factors such as track configuration, loading requirements, installation conditions, drainage needs, and future expansion. For projects such as the Transdev Railcar TrackPan Spill Containment installation, a modular approach provides the flexibility to develop a containment system around the facility rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all configuration.

Talk to a SafeRack Spill Containment Specialist

SafeRack provides customized rail safety, access, and spill containment solutions for transit operators, industrial facilities, and other rail-dependent operations. A project-specific evaluation can help identify the appropriate containment configuration based on the facility’s operational and environmental requirements. Contact SafeRack to discuss your railcar spill containment requirements and develop a solution suited to your facility.

What is a railcar track pan used for?

A railcar track pan is used to capture incidental fuel, oil, and other fluids released during railcar fueling and maintenance activities. The containment system helps prevent these fluids from reaching surrounding areas.

Can the track pan system be installed without excavation?

Yes. The modular containment system used for the Transdev project was designed for installation without excavation, simplifying the installation process.

What materials are used in the containment system?

The system can use fiberglass, galvanized steel, and stainless steel. These materials provide strength and corrosion resistance for demanding rail environments.

Can railcar track pans support drive-over applications?

Yes. The track pan system described for the Transdev project has an H-20 loading capacity designed to withstand drive-over applications.

Can the containment system be expanded in the future?

Yes. The modular design allows the system to be configured and expanded as operational requirements change.