
Truck & Railcar Gangways
Engineered for Safety, Built for Efficiency

SafeRack’s truck and 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.
Truck & 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, trucks, or cargo vessels are made the same.
Track-mounted gangways are designed to address the variability in port and compartment spacing on railcars, trucks, and vessels. These gangways slide horizontally, allowing operators to access multiple hatches or vehicles efficiently from a single platform. They feature folding stairs with safety cages, which can be positioned along a fixed track, and support multiple workers simultaneously.
- Wing panels that move with gangways
- Can be retrofitted to existing loading racks
- Tracking carriages designed for easy tracking
- No need to re-spot trucks
- 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
Resources & Specifications
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
Project Profiles
What Customers Are Saying

SafeRack had equipment to fit our needs and responsive personnel. SafeRack had equipment to fit our needs, with adaptability to existing equipment. and responsive personnel. SafeRack won the contract due to the detailed attention provided by your field service representative, Mark Gardner. So far all interaction with SafeRack has been positive. We are a chemical manufacturer with rather extensive qualification process for working on our site. SafeRack's safety record qualified them to work on site and they have agreed to meet our required contractor safety training.
By James D. from Cytec Industries, Inc.

Solid workmanship is what I like most. I had no obstacles since I'm a customer of SafeRack products since 2004, and would not buy any other brand. Chris Hite is a good guy. Shipment and tracking numbers were supplied by the office as well. As far as the gangway, the solid and well done workmanship – from the welds to the powder coat and moving parts – is what I like most.
By Jeramy H. from Lhoist North America

Kim Anderson was very helpful. We were already using SafeRack products in our facility in Little Rock, AR. [SafeRack provides] a better way for employees to open manways on top of railcars. The purchasing experience was all positive, no negatives.
By Chris M. from Safety-Kleen Systems

Quality equipment, reasonable pricing, and great service. Our customers waited til the last minute, but there were no issues going this route with SafeRack. When we contacted SafeRack, we were called back the same day, if not the next morning, and we were able to talk to someone that really knew the product. With SafeRack I feel that we will be able to find quality equipment, reasonable pricing, and great service.
By Lisa G. from Two Guys Mechanical

SafeRack allows us to meet all our safety needs. Our product arrived slightly inside expected delivery date. Our customer service rep, Phyllis Sikes, was excellent and always available. We liked the fact that your product is pre-engineered and turn key. The safety aspect of our field is evermore important, so we have evermore important needs. SafeRack allows us to meet those needs.
By Dave G. from Strobel Starostka Construction

Very responsive. The representative got back to me immediately. We needed an A-1 chock for a railcar. We are very happy with the product, it works very well!
By Larry D. from United Feed Co-Op Inc.