Progressive Railroading Reader's Choice Awards 2021


It's time to vote! We want your input on how these products rank as innovative, standing out and meeting rail-industry needs.

Rank your top 3 below from 1 to 3. 1 being the best, 2 your second best pick and 3 your third best pick.

Winners will be announced in Progressive Railroading magazine, the eNewsletter and on the website.

  SafeTrack HOS


SafeTrack HOS
MaxAccel - SafeTrack HOS manages Part 228 Hours of Service requirements for all covered service employees. The system provides error checking logic to ensure all information is entered correctly and completely. Territory qualifications, Part 240/242 certification and extra boards are managed by SafeTrack HOS. Payroll/Timekeeping and Employee Communications modules are optional.

  SafeTrack


SafeTrack
MaxAccel - SafeTrack manages employee Certification/Qualification, Efficiency Testing, Safety Training and related requirements. Over 200 railroads and contractors use the application to manage their regulatory compliance requirements including Part 243 for Safety-Related employees. The web-based solution is accessed via desktop, tablet or by the SafeTrack Mobile application.

  CloudMoyo Operational Testing System (OTS)


CloudMoyo Operational Testing System (OTS)
CloudMoyo - CloudMoyo OTS streamlines operational testing for field & safety workers using advanced analytics to configure master test plans, schedule workflows, & import rules libraries for FRA/GCOR compliance. OTS, built on Azure cloud, enables mobile test inspections, repeatable test plan creation, & notifications for major incidences—improving safety culture & reducing incidents.

  Piper SecureTrack – Dynamic Work Zone Awareness & Track Worker Safety


Piper SecureTrack – Dynamic Work Zone Awareness & Track Worker Safety
Piper Networks Inc. - SecureTrack allows for remote, real-time set up of dynamic work zones. In-cab alerting systems deliver audio/video alerts to train operators indicating proximity to approaching flagging points. Railway workers are positioned in system using UWB wearables that communicate passively with a portable base station. Designed in accordance with industry standard flagging rules.

  Ultimate Hood Rainwear - RAF-403 lime/black


Ultimate Hood Rainwear - RAF-403 lime/black
Reflective Apparel - Impaired peripheral vision was blamed in several rail tragedies - with hoods often "outlawed". Contoured hood design for optimal peripheral vision, moderate brim to shield the eyes from rainfall. Adjustable toggle, snug fit to secure against wind gusts. Vented for comfort. Hi vis ANSI Class 3 rainwear. Rail logos, Reflective X-backs and chevrons customization.

  Flood Monitoring


Flood Monitoring
L.B. Foster Company - Flood Monitoring is a wireless system that monitors water levels in flood-prone areas. The systems inline flood pole measures water levels down to the inch, providing preset alarms at various depths for early warning detection. Once activated, solar-powered cameras identify the alarm area, initiating a customer emergency response to prevent flooding derailments.

  Avalanche Monitoring


Avalanche Monitoring
L.B. Foster Company - Avalanche Monitoring sends alerts to operators about events in remote locations that can lead to snow on the track. Active monitoring increases safety, reduces costs in service delays, and eliminates false alarms. The system uses inexpensive, battery-powered remote condition monitoring sensors attached to breakaway posts, which can be used over hundreds of miles of track.

  Shift5 for Rail


Shift5 for Rail
Shift5, Inc. - Using hardware & software integration, Shift5 for Rail captures and analyzes operational technology data from locomotive subsystems to protect Serial Data Bus systems vulnerable to cyberattacks. Designed for both passenger & freight rail, this single security appliance monitors for unauthorized software / firmware configurations and identifies system vulnerabilities.

  REAct Device


REAct Device
Railserve, Inc. - STOP THE TRAIN! REAct is Railserve’s incident avoidance technology. Our battery powered REAct devices are worn on crew member’s safety vests and are directly connected to the locomotive. In the case of immediate danger any crew member pushes the button and the locomotive will immediately apply the emergency brake. All without having to contact the operator. Safe AND Smart.

  Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlocks


Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlocks
ABLOY - The ABLOY PROTEC2 and CLIQ™ Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlock owns a proven track record as a robust solution for all environments. Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/4dMh-O-6RwY

  Transport QC


Transport QC
Cattron - A portable, single cabinet locomotive remote control system weighing only 65 pounds and can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Features brake and wheel slip control, tilt protection, brake pressure and train alarm monitoring for optimal safety and efficiency. Designed for plant rail operations.

  Rail Safe Training's online courses for industrial switching and track inspection


Rail Safe Training's online courses for industrial switching and track inspection
Rail Safe Training - Rail Safe Training offers fully developed programs for industrial switching and track inspections and we deliver them in our clients' classrooms and online. When servicing a private facility railroad crews are nearly 10 times as likely to be involved in an incident as compared to their other duties and nearly half of all equipment damage occurs within private premises.

  TransitHound-PoE Railway Distraction Detector


TransitHound-PoE Railway Distraction Detector
Berkeley Varitronics Systems - TransitHound-PoE railway distraction detector identifies unauthorized cell phone use in any train locomotive, dispatch station or railway cab. This discreet receiver is powered and networked using standard ethernet to detect cellular 3G/4G/5G devices used by distracted train engineers, drivers and operators of heavy machinery for enhanced PTC and railway safety.

  TransitHound Operator Distraction Cell Phone Detector


TransitHound Operator Distraction Cell Phone Detector
Berkeley Varitronics Systems - TransitHound is a discreet and rugged receiver mounted inside locomotives to detect unauthorized cell phone use by distracted engineers, dispatchers, drivers and operators of heavy machinery for enhanced railway safety. TransitHound time stamps all cellular activity and when coupled with a camera, DVR or warning alerts, allows managers to oversee employees and safety.

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