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SafeRack Truck & Railcar Gangways

SafeRack’s patented technology is the industry’s most ergonomically advanced and safest gangway for accessing trucks and railcars.

SafeRack designs, builds and installs safe, ergonomic, and efficient loading platform gangways for small and large facilities globally. Backed by years of experience and a hands-on, collaborative approach, the patented solutions are delivered on time, every time. And, just as important, they come within budget and without hassles.

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Truck & Railcar Gangways
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SafeRack’s 2025 Products and Services

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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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.

2-Rail Safety Cage

Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Rail car top loading
Sits ontop of crashbox

4-Rail Safety Cage

Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Railcar top loading
Sits ontop of crashbox

ISO Container Safety Cage


Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Railcar top loading
Sits ontop of crashbox

Offset Safety Cage

Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Railcar top loading
Sits on top of crashbox

FracSand Cage

Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Rail car top loading
Sits ontop of crashbox

Custom

Finish Options

Mill Finish

Hi-viz Orange

Applications

Rail car top loading
Sits ontop of crashbox

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

Resources
FRT Gangway with Mounting Options Sheet
G4 Gangway Systems Sheet
G4 Offset Safety Cage Sheet
G4 Replacement Parts Sheet
Specs & Manuals
1 2 3 10
SafeRack SFR Gangway Manual
SafeRack SAS Gangway Manual
SafeRack FRT Gangway Manual
ToolBox Assembly Manual
Frequently Asked Question
What types of gangways does SafeRack offer?

SafeRack provides truck and railcar gangways (G4, GX series), marine gangways (MarinaStep), and tracking gangways for multi-hatch access.

Can SafeRack gangways be customized?

Yes, gangways are available in different widths (24” to 72”) and lengths and can be customized for specific applications

Do you offer powered gangway options?

Yes, SafeRack offers pneumatic and electric-powered gangways, including the GX RetractaLok system, which eliminates the need for heavy lifting

What maintenance is required for SafeRack gangways?

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
Gangway Safety Inspection Sheet
Gangway Safety Inspection Sheet

What Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

Good price, and no issues. Satisfaction… they fit right back into place like the old one… good price, and no issues.

By Kris M. from NuStar Logistics, L.P.

★★★★

We had complex, detailed specifications, and SafeRack was willing to create something that met our needs. Scott Hite was very responsive, the seal plate is fairly complex with many details to work through. I liked that SafeRack is willing to create" client specific designs. Benefits include speed in our loading operations."

By Plant E. from EOG

★★★★

We prefer to use SafeRack than a solution that doesn't last and is not certified. We prefer to use normalized equipment with an expert like SafeRack, than some patch up solution that doesn't survive time and is not certified. Plus, our SafeRack representative, John Nance, took care to keep us informed of the project status every step of the way.

By James C. from Sanimax LOM Inc.

★★★★★

Will buy another. Our sales rep, David Daniel, was very responsive. He came to the plant site in a very timely manner to look at where we were going to install the new rack. Well-engineered and manufactured product, no problem to install. Will buy another.

By Bruce G. from Resinall Mississippi Inc

★★★★★

Durable, lightweight engineering, low cost and friendly staff. As soon as I placed the call, the salesman was making plans to arrive at our warehouse to help figure out exactly what application was going to work best for my team. He made it to us within just a few days of the initial conversation, and we were able to come up with an extremely safe solution that worked! The equipment purchased was delivered sooner than our salesman originally estimated! We were able to almost double our productivity after purchase of the MAUI. We love how light this unit is! We also love how, compared to other models on the market today, SafeRack has the MAUI that is free standing, lightweight, easy to move in and out of tight areas and is simple to operate. We searched high and low for a good lightweight, adjustable platform for our warehouse. If it would not have been for SafeRack's durable, lightweight engineering, low cost and friendly staff, we would still be on the market searching today!

By Vicki E. from Halliburton

★★★★★

Every aspect of this purchase has been positive. We purchased an identical one 2 months ago so we already knew exactly what we were getting… SafeRack's product is built sturdier and it's easier to use. It was delivered in under two weeks, every aspect of this purchase has been positive.

By Harry R. from Polychemie Inc.