Track Mounted Gangway
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SafeRack Track Mounted Gangway used to access a truck’s top hatch
Fixed platforms work well in some applications but can limit efficiency in high-volume facilities where truck and railcar loading require access at multiple positions. The Track Mounted Gangway provides a flexible, OSHA-compliant solution through a movable track system that allows operators to position the gangway precisely where needed for safe loading, unloading, and maintenance. Its modular design accommodates a variety of vehicle layouts, reducing downtime, improving worker safety, and streamlining operations without the need to reposition vehicles.
What Is a Track Mounted Gangway?
A Track Mounted Gangway is a movable access system that travels along a horizontal track, allowing operators to safely reach multiple truck, railcar, and container hatches from a single installation. By positioning the gangway exactly where it is needed, the system improves access flexibility without requiring vehicles to be repositioned, making it ideal for busy industrial loading terminals.
Key Benefits
- Provides OSHA-compliant access for elevated loading operations Reaches multiple hatches with a single gangway system
- Eliminates the need to reposition trucks or railcars
- Improves operator safety and ergonomics
- Reduces loading downtime and increases productivity
- Adapts to a variety of vehicle layouts
- Can be retrofitted to existing loading racks
Track Mounted Gangway Options
SafeRack offers several Track Mounted Gangway configurations to suit different loading applications and facility requirements:
- Flat Ramp Telescoping (FRT) Gangway: Designed for railcar access with telescoping reach and multiple width options.
- Self-Adjusting Stairway (SAS) Gangway: Automatically adapts to varying vehicle heights with a wide working range.
- SFR Flat Ramp Style Gangway: Ideal for accessing hopper cars and similar truck applications.
Each system can be customized with safety cages, GXm Modular Gangway components, and SavkoLock Mechanical Gangway Lockdown systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable loading operations.
Applications
The Track Mounted Gangway is commonly used in:
- Truck loading terminals
- Railcar loading facilities
- Bulk chemical plants
- Oil and gas facilities
- Cement and frac sand operations
- Refineries
- Food and beverage processing plants
These facilities require flexible access systems that improve safety while supporting efficient loading and unloading operations.
Track Mounted Gangways Eliminate Avoidable Expenses
Using rickety ladders or exposed platforms often falls short of complete fall protection. Failing to update your access infrastructure can result in many avoidable expenses. The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that in 2024, work-related injuries resulted in $181.4 billion in expenses and 102 million lost production days. Slips, trips, and falls accounted for 26% of all workplace incidents. Investing in a track mounted gangway system can prevent avoidable accidents and increase throughput.
It is used to provide safe, movable access to truck and railcar hatches during loading, unloading, inspection, and maintenance operations.
Why is the Track Mounted Gangway important?
It improves worker safety, reduces vehicle repositioning, and increases operational efficiency by allowing one gangway to serve multiple access points.
Can a Track Mounted Gangway be installed on existing loading racks?
Yes. Many systems are designed to retrofit existing loading platforms, making facility upgrades more efficient.
Does a Track Mounted Gangway support fall protection?
Yes. It can be paired with safety cages and other fall protection systems to create a safer working environment for operators.
Where is a Track Mounted Gangway commonly installed?
It is commonly installed at truck loading terminals, railcar facilities, refineries, chemical plants, cement operations, and other industrial sites requiring flexible elevated access.