Switch Point Slider Winner of 2025 Progressive Railroading Readers’ Choice Award

GRASS VALLEY, CA – August 14, 2025 – Apex Rail Automation is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Switch Point Slider has been named the winner of the 2025 Progressive Railroading Readers’ Choice Award. Voted on by industry professionals, this award recognizes the rail sector’s most impactful products and solutions.

Switch failures are the leading cause of train delays across all railroads, with approximately 90% traced to switch point circuit controllers indicating “out of correspondence” or “gapped points.” The Apex Switch Point Slider directly addresses this issue by preventing failures caused by rail run-through, allowing switch points to move freely and independently while maintaining perfect rod geometry.

“This award means a lot because it comes directly from railroaders who face these challenges every day,” said Mark Schelbert, Chairman of Apex Rail Automation. “The Switch Point Slider isn’t just a product—it’s a reliability solution that helps keep trains on schedule, and railroads more profitable.”

With its rugged design, ease of installation, and proven performance in harsh environments, the Switch Point Slider is already improving uptime and operational efficiency for Class I, regional, and industrial railroads nationwide.

“Our mission at Apex is simple—deliver solutions that transform transportation,” added David Ruskauff, President of Apex Rail Automation. “This recognition validates the hard work of our engineering and field teams who are constantly looking for ways to reduce failures, improve safety, and extend asset life.”.

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Con sede en Grass Valley, California, Apex Rail Automation ofrece soluciones de automatización de patios, interruptores de línea principal, interruptores de patio, electrónica de vía, control de interruptores de territorio oscuro y otros productos. La empresa suministra productos y sistemas principalmente a los ferrocarriles de mercancías norteamericanos, en particular a los de clase 1.