Connected
Rail Yard Operations.
Switch machines, controls, communications + software — designed as one system to fit your rail yard.
From a single switch installation to a fully connected rail yard, ARS designs systems that improve your operation without disrupting what's already working.
We handle the complexity — so your crews can focus on running the railroad.
Improve safety
Increase throughput
Maximize control
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We partner with railroads + rail-served yards
For more than a decade, railroads and rail-served industries have trusted Advanced Rail Systems to solve operational challenges without disrupting the systems that already work. Our connected approach to switch automation, controls, communications and integration helps customers modernize their equipment infrastructure without destabilizing their operational infrastructure.
Our systems are build to serve your crew, your operators and your yard — not the other way around.
3,500+ systems installed worldwide.
CONNECTED RAIL YARD OPERATIONS
Better yard performance starts with the switch — but it doesn’t end there.
Switching is at the heart of every rail yard. Faster switching alone doesn't create a better operation. The controls, communications, software and integration surrounding the switch must work together to reduce complexity, improve visibility and keep crews moving safely.
Since 2016, Advanced Rail Systems has focused on removing friction from rail yard operations. Each generation of our products has combined functions that once required multiple devices, systems or manual processes — making rail yards simpler to operate, maintain and expand.
Our goal isn't to replace what's already working. It's to strengthen it. We develop solutions that integrate with your existing infrastructure, reduce operational complexity and connect the systems that matter most — helping optimize the way your yard operates today while creating a foundation for what's next.
Simplify Operations
Replace unnecessary complexity with integrated solutions that reduce manual steps, equipment and decision points.
Connect the Yard
Bring switch machines, controls, communications & software together into one connected operating environment.
Modernize with Confidence
Deploy new technology without replacing the systems your operation already depends on.
Build for the Future
Start with one switch or modernize an entire yard. Every ARS solution is designed to support the next step when you're ready.
Our specialized product development is informed & driven by our deep relationships with Class I railroads, who set the standard for the rest of the industry.
They tell us what they need & we work to provide solutions that improve operations, increase safety & reduce dwell time.
RAIL YARD FOCUSED
We don’t just sell equipment. Serving rail yards is our focus.
Building the right rail yard system
Every rail yard has different operating goals, existing infrastructure and field conditions. We combine the right switch automation, controls, communications, power and integration solutions into one system that works together — enhancing your current operation while creating a more connected, efficient rail yard.
Switch & Derail Solutions
Select the right switch machine and derail equipment for your application, switch layout and operational requirements.
- Automatic switch machines
- Derail systems
- Rod configurations
- Specialized applications
Control Solutions
Choose the control method that matches how your crews operate today—and supports where your operation is headed.
- Local push-button control
- Radio control
- Existing yard control systems
- Yard control software
Communication Solutions
Connect field equipment and operators with reliable communication technologies designed for your operating environment.
- Radio communications
- Field communication devices
- Status indication
- Equipment connectivity
Power Solutions
Build a reliable power system based on available infrastructure and environmental conditions.
- Commercial power
- Solar
- Battery systems
- Supercapacitors
- Chargers
Integration Solutions
Bring the entire system together without replacing the infrastructure that's already working.
- Equipment integration
- Existing control systems
- Software integration
- Third-party interfaces
- Connected rail yard architecture
Learn more about our process.
How we deliver a
connected rail yard system
Design
Engineer the right system.
Our engineering team works with you to understand your operation, evaluate existing infrastructure & design a solution that fits your yard. From a single switch location to a complete modernization, every system is engineered to perform reliably & integrate with the way you operate.
Integrate
Fit our solution to your system.
Rail yards work best when they operate as one cohesive system. We integrate our switch machines, controls, communications & software into your existing technology set-up wherever possible — reducing complexity while preserving the infrastructure that's already working in your yard.
Technical Services
Expert help when you need it.
From system installation & training to troubleshooting, field service and future system expansions — we’re able to provide a range of technical services and support to keep your operation running reliably.
Clear communication =
Better coordination.
Moving rail cars safely takes more than switch machines.
It takes clear communication between crews, dependable signaling in the field and controls operators can trust.
Advanced Rail Systems supplies the signaling, communication & control equipment that helps rail yards coordinate movement with confidence — from handheld radios and signal flags to indicators, push-button controls and complete control systems.
We connect the pieces — so you don't have to.
Each rail yard has existing infrastructure, operating practices, communication methods & technical requirements. We design a complete system around those realities, bringing the right technologies together into one solution that fits your operation, instead of forcing your operation to fit our technology.
Why do rail yards choose Advanced Rail Systems?
For more than a decade, rail yards across North and South America have trusted Advanced Rail Systems to improve the safety, reliability and performance of their operations.
From Class I railroads to ports, industrial facilities and shortlines, our equipment is built for demanding environments where downtime isn't an option. Our goal isn't simply to deliver equipment. It's to become a dependable partner long after installation.
Designed, built + supported in Texas, USA
RAIL SWITCH MACHINE SYSTEMS
Every switch machine we deliver is engineered, assembled and supported from our headquarters in Riesel, Texas. Keeping design, manufacturing and technical support under one roof allows us to move quickly, maintain consistent quality and provide the kind of long-term support railroads depend on.
When questions come up, you work directly with the people who know your equipment — not a distributor or a call center.
Riesel, Texas
Est. 2014
Engineering. Assembly. Support.
Not sure where to start?
Some customers come to us looking for one replacement switch machine. Others are planning upgrades across an entire yard.
You don't need to know exactly what equipment you need before you call us. We'll talk through your operation, understand what you're trying to accomplish & help you determine the right path forward.