CRANEMASTERS SERVICES
Emergency Derailment
Cranemasters specializes in designing and building high quality purpose built equipment for rail work. Cranemasters is a leading innovator, consistently producing equipment and machinery that introduces new capabilities to the field while exceeding industry-leading standards for durability and reliability.
Comprehensive Derailment Recovery Solutions
Derailments can cause significant disruptions, but our specialized response team is prepared to handle all aspects of derailment recovery, including:
- Rapid Emergency Response: Our teams are on standby 24/7/365, ensuring immediate dispatch to derailment sites to begin assessment and recovery operations.
- Site Assessment and Risk Mitigation: Conducting thorough evaluations to determine the safest and most effective recovery strategy while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Heavy-Duty Railcar and Locomotive Lifting: The Cranemasters 200 RS Super-Duty Crane is purpose-built to lift and carry railcars and locomotives from just one side, so we don’t block rail traffic on adjacent tracks and we can operate in the most demanding terrain—with less resources required than traditional approaches.
The Cranemasters 200 RS Super-Duty Crane lifts and carries locomotives and rail cars from only one side. Tradition booms attached to bulldozers need two sides to lift rail cars.
- Track and Infrastructure Repair: Quickly restoring damaged tracks, switches, and supporting structures to bring operations back online.
- Coordination with Regulatory Agencies: Ensuring compliance with all FRA, AAR, and DOT regulations while working closely with railway authorities and emergency management teams.
State-of-the-Art Equipment and Techniques
We utilize industry-leading tools and technology to execute efficient and safe derailment recovery operations, including:
- High-Capacity Recovery Cranes: Designed to lift and reposition heavy railcars and locomotives with precision.
- Hydraulic Re-Railing Systems: Allowing for controlled and safe re-railing of equipment.
- Heavy-Duty Transport Vehicles: Ensuring quick deployment of resources to accident sites.
Commitment to Quality and Safety
Our Strategic Systems OperationsTM follow the highest industry standards.
- We are in full compliance with FMCS, OSHA, MSHA, FRA regulations, and Railroad Safety Certification requirements.
- We evaluate our safety performance weekly, analyzing incident trends and implementing corrective actions.
- We apply strict quality control measures to guarantee the quality and performance of our products and services, meeting long-term expectations as well as regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Cranemasters?
Partnering with us for emergency derailment response provides key advantages, including:
- 24/7/365 Emergency Support: Rapid mobilization to derailment sites, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Industry Expertise: Decades of experience in handling complex derailments and rail infrastructure restoration.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Efficient recovery methods that reduce financial loss and operational impact.
- Seamless Coordination: Strong collaboration with rail operators, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies.
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CRANEMASTERS BRINGS QUIET TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Belt Railroad Company of Chicago (BRC) tasked Cranemasters with replacing 56 retarders and tracks to help make the nearby community a quieter place to live.