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RSS Becomes MODERN RAILWAY SYSTEMS
November 30, 2011, Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. (SWI), acquired RSS and established a new operating subsidiary, Modern Railway Systems (MRS). MRS will address a wide variety of systems requirements related to the rail industry. Additionally, Modern assumes all existing RSS operations through its headquarters in Denver CO. Look for our new website soon...
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Modern Railway Systems
1745 Shea Center Drive, Ste. 130
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Phone: 720-542-3325
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Signal Relocation
RSS works to relocate a signal to accommodate RTD’s (Regional Transportation District) 4-Car Operations Project near Invesco Field in Denver, CO.
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Insulated Joint Relocation
RSS relocates insulated joints to accommodate RTD’s 4-Car Operations Project near Invesco Field in Denver, CO.
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RTD Test Train
RTD verifies interlocking operations at the Convention Center in downtown Denver, CO. RSS is currently installing the West Corridor extension of this light rail line.
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Grade Crossing Warning System
Installation of the new system at the Lombard & Farmington intersection, part of TriMet’s (Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon) WES (Westside Express Service), part of the WCCR (Washington County Commuter Rail) in Beaverton, OR.
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Cantilever Warning Signal
Installation of a cantilever flashing signal at the Lombard & Farmington intersection, part of TriMet’s WES in Beaverton, OR.
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WES Test Train
TriMet verifies crossing operations for the WES in Beaverton, OR.
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Light Rail Crossing
6400 South/Winchester Crossing and passenger station, part of the UTA’s (Utah Transit Authority) Mid-Jordan Light Rail Transit line.
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House Installation
Combination grade crossing/interlocking house installation at 200 South/SLC Intermodal crossing, the current termination of UTA’s FrontRunner North (FRN) Commuter Rail Line in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Cut Section Installation
Lowering of a FRN cut section house, preparing to bury the drop-down piers into the earth.
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FrontRunner Test Train
Test train at UTA’s FrontRunner Farmington Station prepares to depart for a signaling dynamics test.
News & Events
Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. establishes new subsidiary, acquires Rail Systems Solutions
Alameda, CA - December 8, 2011 - Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. (SWI), one of the largest and most respected rail transit contractors in the country, has established a new operating subsidiary, Modern Railway Systems (MRS), to address a wide variety of systems requirements related to the rail transit industry. On November 30, 2011, SWI acquired Rail Systems Solutions, Inc. (RSS) of Denver, Colorado and merged RSS operations with MRS. Effective immediately, MRS has assumed all existing RSS operations through its headquarters in Denver.
"We established Modern Railway Systems to expand and diversify our offerings and provide a broad range of solutions to our customers," said John Bollier, President and CEO of SWI. "We are particularly pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry McKenna as President of MRS. Gerry brings over 30 years of successful implementation of railway systems and has a proven track record of company growth."
"The acquisition and merger of the RSS operation launches MRS and establishes a firm presence in the market with a proven and effective team," adds McKenna. "MRS offers its customers a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations from an execution and quality perspective and we are now able to offer a complete range of services to our customers."
SWI, based in Alameda, California, has constructed rail transit projects for 30 years, specializing in commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and maintenance and operations facilities. Engineering News Record ranks SWI third in the nation in the 2011 list of Top Mass Transit and Rail Contractors, 103rd in the Top 400 Contractors, and #27 in the Top Domestic Heavy Contractors. The firm offers a full range of dedicated resources to customers requiring construction and management services on complex transit projects.
Contact
Russell Taylor
Modern Railway Systems
rtaylor@modrailsystems.com
+1-803-445-8918 (mobile)
Welcome to Rail Systems Solutions, Inc.
Rail Systems Solutions (RSS) was incorporated in the State of Colorado in 2001. Headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area, RSS was initiated to serve the rail industry throughout North America and the world. Our primary focus is the train control disciplines, but our capabilities extend to the communications, power distribution and rail operations disciplines as well.
26 HOUSES IN 2 ½ DAYS
During the manufacturing phase of most projects RSS invites the customer to witness the testing of the locations prior to shipment. Typically these tests are done monthly and involve 8 to 10 signal houses. This October, 26 FrontRunner South houses were inspected, tested and prepared for shipment in two and a half days through the cooperative efforts of the Utah Transit Authority, RSS, ALSTOM and Arrowhead Industries. Congratulations to all.
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