Our Sector

Rail and Rapid Transit

Engineering the Systems that Keep Cities Moving

PBX Engineering designs sophisticated electrical and control systems for urban transit and railway networks, creating infrastructure that ensures safe, reliable, and efficient transportation while supporting sustainable mobility and economic connectivity.

Capabilities and Expertise Overview

Our transit and rail specialists bring extensive experience in designing electrical systems for the complex requirements of modern transportation networks. We deliver comprehensive solutions spanning traction power, train control, communications, and station systems that form the backbone of reliable transit service. Our expertise includes overhead catenary systems, signaling, grade crossings, positive train control, and passenger information technology. We understand the critical nature of transit infrastructure—where system reliability directly impacts thousands of daily commuters and vital freight movement—creating solutions that enhance operational performance and safety while supporting growing ridership and evolving transportation technologies.

Typical Project Types / Applications

  • Traction power supply and distribution
  • Overhead catenary system (OCS) design
  • Third rail power systems
  • Train control and signaling
  • Light rail transit electrical systems
  • Urban transit station design
  • Subway and metro systems infrastructure
  • Grade crossing warning systems
  • Positive train control infrastructure
  • Communications and fiber backbone networks
  • Passenger information systems
  • Operations control center design
  • SCADA and remote monitoring solutions
  • Backup power and UPS systems
  • Intermodal facility electrical systems

Select Clients or Experience

  • Urban transit authorities
  • Light rail transit agencies
  • Subway and metro operators
  • Commuter rail systems
  • Passenger railway authorities
  • Freight railroad companies
  • Port rail operations
  • Transportation departments
  • Transit engineering consultancies
  • Rail equipment manufacturers
  • Transit infrastructure contractors
  • Intermodal facility operators

Ready to Enhance Your Transit Operations?

Contact our transit and rail specialists to discuss how we can help design electrical and control systems that improve operational performance, enhance passenger experience, and meet rigorous safety standards. Let's create transportation infrastructure that delivers reliable, efficient mobility for urban communities and freight networks.

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Rail and Rapid Transit

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