Rail Support Equipment

Engineered for Versatile Rail Access

Wabash designs, fabricates, and integrates custom light duty hi-rail equipment to support rail inspection, maintenance, supervisory, and service operations. Engineered for efficient road-to-rail transition and dependable performance in the field, these versatile vehicles provide crews with reliable access to rail infrastructure while maintaining the mobility and convenience of a highway-capable vehicle.

Road & Rail Mobility Built for Flexibility

Light duty hi-rail trucks allow crews to move efficiently between roadways and rail networks without requiring separate transport equipment.

Wabash light duty hi-rail systems are engineered to provide:

  • Seamless road-to-rail transition
  • Stable rail guidance and tracking
  • Improved crew mobility
  • Efficient access to rail infrastructure
  • Application-specific configurations

Each system is configured around operational requirements and applicable rail standards.

Front rail gear on a Wabash light duty hi-rail truck

Light Duty Hi-Rail Truck

Engineered for Safety, Durability, and Performance

Custom Fabrication & Hi-Rail Integration

Every Wabash light duty hi-rail truck is engineered and integrated for its intended application, with an emphasis on durability, functionality, and long-term performance.

Capabilities may include:

  • Front and rear hi-rail gear installation
  • Hydraulic system integration
  • PTO-driven equipment packages
  • Service and utility body configurations
  • Tool and parts storage
  • Lighting and safety systems
  • Custom operator workstations

Built for Rail Inspection & Support Operations

Light duty hi-rail trucks can support a wide range of rail and infrastructure applications, including:

  • Track inspection
  • Signal and communications maintenance
  • Bridge and infrastructure inspection
  • Trackside maintenance
  • Crew transportation
  • Utility servicing
  • Rail right-of-way inspection

Their road-and-rail mobility helps crews reach work areas efficiently while reducing the need for additional support equipment.

Canadian Engineered. Purpose Built.

Wabash light duty hi-rail systems are engineered, fabricated, and integrated in Canada, bringing vehicle integration, structural design, and application-specific fabrication together in one solution.

Each build considers:

  • Structural integrity
  • Vehicle balance and weight distribution
  • Operator access and safety
  • Long-term durability
  • Application-specific requirements
  • Rail compliance requirements

This engineering-first approach ensures the vehicle, hi-rail system, and supporting equipment work together as a complete package.

Light Duty Hi-Rail Equipment

Why Wabash for Light Duty Hi-Rail Equipment?

Wabash combines engineering, fabrication, and rail equipment integration to deliver light duty hi-rail trucks configured for real-world operating requirements.

From inspection and supervisory vehicles to specialized maintenance and service units, each system is designed around how the vehicle will actually be used in the field.

Lifecycle Support & Service

  • Inspection and system evaluation
  • Pump and component servicing
  • Tank recertification
  • Parts supply
  • Retrofit and system upgrades

Our lifecycle approach ensures long-term operational reliability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a light duty hi-rail truck?
    A light duty hi-rail truck is a road vehicle equipped with rail gear that allows it to operate on both roadways and railway tracks. These vehicles are commonly used for inspection, maintenance, supervisory, and support operations.

  • What can a Wabash light duty hi-rail truck be configured for?
    Configurations can support track inspection, signal and communications work, infrastructure inspection, trackside maintenance, utility servicing, crew transportation, and other rail support applications.

  • Can Wabash customize the body and equipment configuration?
    Yes. Wabash can integrate hi-rail gear with service or utility bodies, hydraulic and PTO-driven equipment, storage, lighting, safety systems, and other application-specific components.

  • Are Wabash light duty hi-rail trucks built in Canada?
    Wabash light duty hi-rail systems are engineered, fabricated, and integrated in Canada for Canadian rail and operating environments.

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Wabash custom rail service truck operating alongside railway tracks in the Canadian Rockies