Case StudyJun 12, 2026

Control system design and buildout for one of America's largest freight rail networks

Control system design and buildout for one of America's largest freight rail networks

When one of the nation's largest freight operators in North America needed a new control infrastructure across multiple systems, they turned to Podium to deliver.

When one of the nation's largest freight operators in North America needed a new control infrastructure across multiple systems, they turned to Podium to deliver.

Podium executed three separate projects across the facility — a 10-panel network system, a monitoring system, and a series of transfer tower panels — delivering 19 UL 508A-listed stainless steel panels in total. Each panel was designed and built to NEMA 4X requirements, incorporating managed POE network switches with fiber communication capability, Allen-Bradley power supplies, and dual circuit protection for both 120VAC supply and 24VDC distribution. Panels were engineered for future I/O expansion and built to the customer's documentation and labeling standards throughout.

Across three projects and 20 panels, Podium delivered a consistent, compliant, and scalable control infrastructure across one of the country's busiest bulk terminal facilities.

"Podium Automation was able to build numerous panels quickly to keep our projects moving at a fast pace. They were able to come in at the lowest bid while maintaining a high level of quality and conforming to our hardware and electrical print requirements. The team is friendly, professional, and easy to work with."

- Industrial Controls Engineer

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