Railcar Gangways
Engineered for Safety, Built for Efficiency
SafeRack’s railcar gangways are trusted worldwide for providing secure, efficient access during loading and unloading operations.
The World’s #1 Selling Gangway
As a global leader in loading platform design and manufacturing, SafeRack delivers gangway systems that combine advanced safety features with unmatched ergonomic performance.
Each gangway is designed, built, and installed by a team with deep industry expertise and a collaborative, hands-on approach. Our patented solutions are delivered on time and on budget, without hassle, and are tailored to meet the unique needs of small operations and large-scale facilities.
Railcar Gangways
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Railcar Gangways
Your Full-Service Partner for
Bulk Loading Terminal Design & Compliance
– More Than Superior Products –
- On-Site Safety Assessments
Complimentary evaluations to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve workflow efficiency. - Proprietary Configurator
Save time and costs with same-day 3D renderings, loading platform and gangway layout drawings, and budgetary quotes—all with built in compliance and efficiency.
- Compliance and Productivity Optimization
Expert design support to meet safety regulations while streamlining operations and reducing downtime. - Large Project Consultation
Collaboration with your team to design loading platform solutions that meet regulations and facility needs.
Telescoping Ramp
The FRT (Flat Ramp Telescoping) is designed for railcar applications, featuring a slip-resistant walking surface and a telescoping extension to eliminate gaps. Models are available with telescoping top handrails when not equipped with a safety cage.
Built on our redesigned
- Order and install in weeks, not months
- Longest service life in industry
- Modular – Upgrade/repair in field
Vehicles
Attributes
Telescoping extension to adjust for railcar crash boxes or applications that don’t require safety cage
Options
Safety Cage
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel hardware
Stainless steel
Galvanized available.
Load
500lbs
Gangway
200lb
Handrail
Widths
24 to 72 inches.
Custom & wider options are available
Reach
Range from 37 to 89 inches with an 11 or 21 inch extension
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Self-Adjusting
Built to articulate and self-level, SafeRack’s self-adjusting stair gangways accommodate different vehicle heights. Trust our team of experts to determine which gangway size best suits your needs.
Built on our redesigned
- Order and install in weeks, not months
- Longest service life in industry
- Modular – Upgrade/repair in field
Vehicles
Attributes
Easily adjusts to different vehicle heights
85° Working Range
Options
Safety Cage
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel hardware
Load
500lbs
Gangway
200lb Handrail
Widths
24”, 36”, 48”, 60” and 72”.
Custom & wider options are available.
Reach
3 to 7 steps and can reach up to 101.5 inches in length
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Flat Ramp Style
The SFR gangway is a flat ramp design with a slip-resistant surface, ideal for hopper cars and some trucks when platform and vehicle heights are similar, featuring rubber bumpers, machine-quality pivot points, and a hot-dipped galvanized steel base tread.
Built on our redesigned
- Order and install in weeks, not months
- Longest service life in industry
- Modular – Upgrade/repair in field
Vehicles
Attributes
Easily adjusts to different vehicle heights
Options
Safety Cage
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel hardware
Stainless steel
Galvanized available.
Load
500lbs
Gangway
200lb
Handrail
Widths
24 to 72 inches.
Custom & wider options are available
Reach
range from 36 to 88 inches
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The World’s #1 Selling Gangway
PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
SafeRack secures patent for the innovation GX loading gangway, the world’s most ergonomically advanced truck and railcar gangway.
NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR!
The Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year awarded to SafeRack’s GX Gangway in the Fall Protection/Prevention category.
Gangway Safety Cages
2-Rail Safety Cage
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Railcar top loading
sits on top of crashbox
4-Rail Safety Cage
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Access top of tank trucks
ISO Container Cage
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Access to ISO containers
Hopper Trailer Cage
Option: Structural Reinforcement Cassette
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Versatile use. Ideal for truck hopper trailers
Custom Safety Cages
We can design a custom cage to suit any loading and access application
Applications
Gangway Options
Track Mounted Gangways
Not all railcars are made the same.
Track-mounted gangways are designed to address the variability of railcar spacing or railcars with multiple hatches. Truck-mounted gangways slide horizontally, allowing operators to position the gangway for safety or to access multiple hatches from a single platform.
- Wing panels that move with gangways
- Can be retrofitted to existing loading racks
- Tracking carriages designed for easy tracking
- No need to re-spot railcars
- Reliable, durable, and corrosion resistant
SavkoLock Mechanical Safety Lockdown
Engineered for the toughest conditions, even in the coldest environments
SavkoLock automatically locks your gangway in the lowered (deployed) position once it rests on the vehicle. While the gangway is locked down, it cannot be lifted, shifted, or adjusted—keeping the safety cage securely in place over the worker.
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Frequently Asked Question
SafeRack provides truck and railcar gangways (G4, GX series), marine gangways (MarinaStep), and tracking gangways for multi-hatch access.
Yes, gangways are available in different widths (24” to 72”) and lengths and can be customized for specific applications
Yes, SafeRack offers pneumatic and electric-powered gangways, including the GX SavkoLok system, which eliminates the need for heavy lifting
Regular inspections are recommended, including checking pivot points, safety cages, and handrails. SafeRack also offers preventative maintenance services
SafeRack Certified Gangway Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
Safety and Preventive Maintenance
Eliminate unplanned downtime and lost productivity with preventive maintenance.
- Reduce Risk of Failure
- Ensure Up-Time
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What Customers Are Saying
Significantly more robust than the competition's. Travis usually go back to me within a day if he didn't answer his phone immediately. I like the stamped steps as opposed to welded steps. The gangway latch is significantly more robust than the competition's. The pivot points on the gangway have bushings, this is where we've seen the majority of our issues.
By Kevin S. from St. Mary’s Cement
Very fast delivery and good quality product. Spot on, responded to my email right away. Very fast delivery and good quality product.
By Rene C. from Tetra Technologies Inc
Great experience… smooth and simple. Jason Stewart was very knowledgable and responsive. Because of SafeRack, we are able to demonstrate a high commitment to safety. Great experience… smooth and simple.
By Chris D. from Loveland Products
I would recommend the product. Stephen Todd responded to voice messages within 24 hours. I would recommend the product. The platform and gangway serve the intended purpose of providing safe access atop delivery tankers for unloading connection. The unloading platform is built narrowly to prevent drive alley encroachment. The aluminum gangway and galvanized platform will resist corrosion for a long life.
By Mauricio M. from American Water Heater Company
SafeRack is extremely customer-focused. Pat Early was extremely responsive and made sure that I was satisfied with the proposal. He knew the product line extremely well and could answer, on the fly, any question about what he represents. Lastly, he presented to the MWV employees information about the platform. This went very well and I got buy-in on new equipment. And it delivered surprisingly quickly. I was told that it would be a January 2011 delivery and I would miss out on the 2010 closing. However, the new platform was delivered the last week of December 2010. SafeRack is extremely customer-focused. This is refreshing.
By Theodore S. from Mead Westvaco
Very impressed. We just bought two tank car racks. Very impressed with them.
By Brian N. from Graphics Packaging International