Emergency Wheel Truck Service Leveraging Rail Jacks from Power Team

A railroad service yard required a safe and controlled method to lift railcars remotely so that emergency service work could be completed. A hydraulic rail jack solution enabled controlled lifting while reducing exposure to safety risks during maintenance operations. 

A railroad service yard needed a way to remotely lift railcars safely to allow emergency service work to be completed.

Manually lifting railcars during emergency situations presents significant safety risks and limits access for maintenance personnel working around wheel trucks.

An RJ100T3RE rail jack was supplied to allow the safe lifting of the railcars. This hydraulic lifting solution provided controlled force application suitable for rail maintenance environments.

The use of a hydraulic rail jack allowed service personnel to complete emergency maintenance tasks safely while minimizing risk and improving operational control.

Based on typical rail maintenance and emergency response scenarios, the hydraulic lifting solution delivered measurable operational benefits:
•    Emergency Response Time Reduction: Hydraulic rail jacks typically reduce lift setup and access time by approximately 30–50% compared to manual methods.
•    Safety Improvement: Controlled, remote lifting significantly reduces personnel exposure to pinch points and unstable loads during emergency service.
•    Labor Efficiency: Faster lifting and access reduce total labor hours required per emergency wheel truck service event.
•    Service Restoration Speed: Quicker access helps return railcars to service faster, reducing operational disruption.
•    Operational Consistency: Repeatable hydraulic lifting improves consistency and control during high-pressure emergency situations.