Company Research Report - Railroad Software
Company Overview
Name: Railroad Software
Mission: To make railyard management software available and affordable to every rail yard in the world regardless of their size or technical capabilities.
Founded: 2012 by Jeff Birmingham
Key People:
- Jeff Birmingham, CEO
- Timothy Long, Implementation & Consulting Leader
- Tim Elsberry, Vice President of Business Development
Headquarters: 6150 GA-400 Suite E, Cumming, GA 30028
Number of Employees: 11-50
Revenue: No information is available
Known For: Providing industry-defining compliance and terminal management software for railroads, transit agencies, and rail facilities.
Products
trackAsset
Description: Enterprise-level asset inspection management software designed to simplify and enhance the efficiency of completing regulatory and regular inspections.
Key Features:
- User-friendly web and mobile UI
- Dashboards & Reporting
- Paperless mobile inspections
- Configurable assets and customizable forms
- User notifications & permissions
- Specialized modules for Signals, Bridges, Track/Switches, Locomotives, PTC Equipment
trackHOS
Description: Hours of Service compliance software designed to manage and report employee hours of service as per FRA regulations.
Key Features:
- FRA integrated compliance
- User-friendly interface for time entry
- Management dashboard for administrators
- Mobile device compatibility
Rail Yard Management Software
Description: Increases visibility of railcar locations within a railyard, developed specifically for rail yard operators.
Key Features:
- Operator & customer dashboards
- Drag & Drop Track Map
- Automated live & historical reporting
- Comprehensive railcar history tracking
- Real-time and historical reporting
Business Intelligence
Description: Provides comprehensive insights into railcar locations and movements for both operational and strategic decision-making.
Key Features:
- Real-time data tracking
- Historical reporting
- Comprehensive railcar management interface
AEI Tag Readers
Description: Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) Systems to monitor railcar movements and build accurate train consist data.
Key Features:
- Automate railcar movement tracking and status changes
- Ongoing support including a loaner unit in case of malfunction
Data Services
Description: Enables efficient electronic data interchange (EDI) and integration with AEI tag readers for automating railcar tracking and status updates.
Key Features:
- Robust EDI message handling and generation
- Integration with AEI tag readers
- Automated inbounding and outbounding of railcars
Recent Developments
New VP of Business Development
Description: Tim Elsberry hired as the new Vice President of Business Development, bringing over 30 years of experience from MARTA.
Date: June 2019
Launch of FRA Compliant Bridge Inspection Software
Description: Enhances TrackAsset’s functionality for bridge inspection in compliance with FRA regulations.
Key Points:
- Ensures real-time, thorough inspection data capture and reporting
- Already in use by multiple short line railroads covering over 3,000 miles of track assets
Adoption of FRA Hours of Service Software
Description: TrackHOS adopted by Class 1 and short-line railroads for real-time compliance management of hours of service regulations.
Date: September 2018
Key Points:
- Helps generate employee time reports and alerts for violations
Signal Inspection Application Approval
Description: TrackAsset receives FRA approval for electronic capture of signal inspections under FRA 49 CFR §§ 234.273 and 236.110.
Date: June 2018
Key Points:
- Aids in conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual signal inspections with real-time data capture and reporting.
Award and Recognition
Achievement: TrackAsset recognized as the Best Technology in the 2024 Progressive Railroading Readers' Choice Awards.
Contact Information
Phone: Toll-free: 1 (800) 619-3625
Email: contact@railroadsoftware.com
Website: [railroadsoftware.com](http://railroadsoftware.com)
LinkedIn: [Railroad Software](https://www.linkedin.com/company/railroad-software)
This report presents a structured and comprehensive overview of Railroad Software, emphasizing its mission, growth, product offerings, and recent developments. For further details, please refer to the provided contact information and online resources.
