Specialized Freight Car Prototyping and Testing
Rail
Project details
Participated in a major project involving the design, prototyping, and testing of specialized freight cars.
RPS Consulting, LLC
Quality Freight Car Technical Services
About the firm
RPS Consulting, LLC provides technical engineering services to the railroad industry, including railroads, car owners, car builders, and component suppliers. Established in 2008, the practice brings over 30 years of specialized experience to freight car design, analysis, and testing. It helps clients ensure full compliance with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
- Established
- 2008
- Firm type
- Transportation Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
Capabilities
Freight Car Engineering & Technical Services
Service websiteComprehensive engineering design, evaluation, and physical testing services tailored for freight cars operating in North American interchange service.
- Design and Analysis Reviews
Evaluates freight car and component designs for compliance with Association of American Railroad (AAR) standards, specifications, and recommended practices, as well as Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
- Testing Support
Provides structural, fatigue, and dynamic testing assistance to verify that analytical models and finished cars meet technical specifications, coordinating both track and in-service testing.
- Shop Liaison & Quality Control
Offers hands-on technical services during construction, including detailed checks of engineering drawings to ensure they contain all required structural and compliance details.
Technical Consulting & Specialized Support
Service websiteSpecialized professional consulting services encompassing personnel training, patent development, and legal expert witness support.
- Inspection & Maintenance Training
Delivers targeted training programs focused on the proper inspection and maintenance of freight cars.
- Patent Research & Application Assistance
Conducts patent research and assists with the preparation of patent applications for railway technologies.
- Expert Witness & Legal Services
Provides technical legal assistance, serving as a witness of fact or expert witness in transportation and rail matters.
Industries
Rail · Freight & Logistics · Transportation · Manufacturing
Projects
AAR Transportation Technology Center Track Testing
Rail
Project details
Conducted structural, fatigue, and dynamic track testing of freight cars and components at the Association of American Railroads Transportation Technology Center.
In-Service Freight Car Testing Program
Rail
Project details
Directed comprehensive in-service testing programs for new freight car designs to verify structural integrity and compliance with design specifications.