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Solutions for Railroad Maintenance and Passenger Safety
From heating rails to repair operations or improving traction on platforms and walkways, Forrest products help rail organizations maintain safer, more reliable infrastructure.
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Rail operations depend on more than the track itself. Maintenance crews need practical solutions for completing repairs in difficult field conditions, while transit operators must maintain safe walking surfaces for passengers and employees.
From rail repair and winter maintenance to passenger platforms, walkways, and access areas, Forrest offers specialized products designed to address critical needs across rail environments.
Rail operators, contractors, and maintenance crews regularly face challenges such as:
- Completing rail repairs in cold and difficult field conditions
- Efficiently heating rail for pull-apart repair and welding
- Supporting reliable rail maintenance during winter weather
- Rain, snow, and ice on passenger platforms and walkways
- Slip hazards in pedestrian and maintenance areas
- Maintaining high-traffic surfaces over extended service life
These challenges require practical, field-ready solutions that help maintenance teams work efficiently while supporting safer rail environments.
Specialized Solutions for Rail Operations
Forrest offers targeted solutions for two critical areas of rail infrastructure: heating rail for maintenance and repair, and improving traction on passenger and maintenance surfaces.
FireSnake® is a portable, clean-burning rail heating solution used by maintenance crews to heat the rail for pull-apart repair, welding, and other field maintenance applications. Designed for easy transport and deployment, FireSnake® provides reliable heat where crews need it without the need for bulky heating equipment.
Best For:
- Heating rail for pull-apart repair and welding
- Rail maintenance and repair
- Cold-weather field operations
- Frozen switches
Key Benefits:
- Heats rail to more than 300 °F
- Portable and easy to deploy in the field
- Clean-burning, low-smoke formulation
- Easy to handle and transport
Product Details
- Four 10-foot FireSnake® snakes per pail
- Quick-release pail lid for easy access
- Modified alcohol-based fuel formulation
- 14 – 23-minute burn time
See FireSnake® in Action
FireSnake® was featured on Railroad Alaska, where a rail maintenance crew used the product in frozen conditions to heat a broken rail for pull-apart repair and welding.
FIRMFOOT® LucidCoat and MarineGrip help improve traction on passenger platforms, pedestrian walkways, maintenance areas, and other surfaces exposed to foot traffic and slippery conditions.
Best For
- Passenger platforms
- Rail station walkways
- Maintenance walkways
- Pedestrian crossings
- Transit facility access areas
Key Benefits
- Improves traction in wet and slippery conditions
- Helps reduce slip-and-fall risks
- Durable performance in high-traffic environments
- Available in clear and textured systems
LucidCoat
Clear acrylic non-slip coating that delivers a durable, non-yellowing finish with medium grit for enhanced traction on a variety of surfaces.
Why Use LucidCoat
- Medium grit for everyday use
- Clear satin finish
- UV resistant
- Available in clear aerosol
Packaging
- Aerosol
MarineGrip
Single-component modified acrylic alkyd coating designed for maximum traction and durability in demanding environments.
Why Use MarineGrip
- Aggressive grit provides maximum traction
- Performs in wet and harsh conditions
- Resistant to corrosion, salt water, and extreme temperatures
- Available in Black, White, Light Gray, and Dark Gray
Packaging
- Quarts — case of 4
- Gallons — case of 4
Need a solution for your rail maintenance application?
Whether you’re heating rail for repair or improving traction on platforms and walkways, our team can help you find the right Forrest solution for your application.