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Railserve Unveils Integrated Safety Platform for Industrial Rail Operations

Railserve, a Marmon Company, introduced YardGUARD™ on June 2, an integrated railyard safety system that incorporates real-time engineered controls into day-to-day switching operations. The platform combines six interconnected safety components—CrossingGUARD™, DerailGUARD™, FoulGUARD™, GapGUARD™, StopGUARD™, and WatchGUARD™—into a single network delivering real-time monitoring and alerts. Each component addresses specific operational hazards, including derail status confirmation, switch alignment visibility, and clearance awareness in foul zones. The system integrates sensing, vision, communications, and cloud-based monitoring to provide synchronized yard-side indications and in-cab alerts. Railserve tailors YardGUARD™ to individual railyard facilities and embeds it within its operating model. The platform targets common challenges such as limited visibility, radio communication reliance, and incidents stemming from switch misalignment or railcar fouling.