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 #1 Selling Gangway in North America
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.
Self-Adjusting Stairs
Built to articulate and self-level, SafeRack’s gangways are designed to accommodate varying heights of vehicles. Trust in our team of experts can measure to determine which gangway size would best suit your needs.
Available on:
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 Telescoping
The FRT is a flat ramp gangway designed for railcar applications, featuring a slip-resistant walking surface and a telescoping extension to eliminate gaps, with models available with telescoping top handrails when not equipped with a safety cage.
Available on:
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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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.
Available on:
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 #1 Selling Gangway in North America
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
Offset Safety Cage
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Access pneumatic trailers
FracSand Cage
Finish Options
Mill Finish
Hi-viz Orange
Applications
Access proppant containers
Custom
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
Retractalok Power Assist
Simple & Safe to Lift or Lower
Retractalok power assist eliminates heavy lifting while also addressing gangway springs failure by removing the springs altogether.
80 psi at a 25 scfm air pressure required
12-volt DC amp system 240 volt (or) 110 volt
Optional – Corrosion Resistant Package
(Pneumatic Powered Only)
110 volt option includes trickle charging system with high-end industrial battery storage
100 watt solar panel Includes 110 volt trickle charging system with high-end industrial battery storage
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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 RetractaLok 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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Project Profiles
What Customers Are Saying
Your service, quality, response time and delivery are excellent. Travis was very prompt with all of the information we needed. Your whole operation appears to be service-oriented and prompt. We like the quality. It appears to be very professional looking. It compliments our own operation and equipment. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and better than expected delivery. Your prices are sure not cheap, however your service, quality, response time and delivery are excellent.
By Mike F. from VIP Inc.
For the springs, I liked the fact that they came as matched pairs. For the springs, I liked the fact that they came as matched pairs. For the swivel seal kits I liked the fact that they were inexpensive compared to the entire swivel joint. They provide short term repair potential in the event of failure of the primary installed components.
By Tracy K. from Hexcel Corporation
The product is perfect. John Nance had great follow through during all steps: sales to delivery. The gangway is strong, easy to install (1 part), and simple to use. The product is perfect.
By Robert P. from IMTT – Quebec, Inc.
The product meets our needs off-the-shelf."" The product had modular features that allowed us to customize and meet the needs of our unique project. Products from other companies that we researched would not meet our needs in this off-the-shelf" manner. Delivery was fast! We placed the order on Thursday and we received it Monday. Our sales rep, Chris Hite, responded to our emails almost immediately."
By Jerry H. from Batson-Cook Company
We needed a replacement part and it was in stock and ready to ship Our metal gangway needed a replacement spring. SafeRack made sure we received it quick.
By Ray S. from Engineered Systems Inc
Everything excellent. Good response time [and] good service during purchasing process.
By Andres A. from Celanese – Wood