Rail & Mass Transit Manufacturing
High-precision components and assemblies for rail vehicles and infrastructure — routed in-house or through certified Canadian partners.
ISO 9001:2015
Made in Canada
Years of Experience
Satisfied Customers
Overview
Rail and mass transit components must meet strict mechanical and regulatory benchmarks — including fatigue resistance, safety, and traceability. Pearson Manufacturing supports these programs with a hybrid fulfillment model — routing work to the best-fit path (in-house or via vetted Canadian partners) while keeping QA, documentation, and communication under one roof.
Quick Specs
| Workstream | Best For | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype & Repairs | One-offs, refits, legacy parts | Fast | Reverse engineering + quick-turn machining/weld repair |
| Running Gear | Axles, hubs, brackets, mounts | Medium | Repeatable fixtures; balance & runout control |
| Carbody & Bogies | Frames, pivots, crossmembers | Medium | WPS/PQR coordination; staged inspections |
| Brake & Safety Systems | Calipers, linkages, housings | Fast | Seal fits, pressure/leak checks; documentation |
Capabilities We Provide Access To
- Wheel hub, axle, shaft, and journal machining with controlled TIR/runout
- Horizontal/vertical boring for brake cylinders, mounts, and housings
- Heavy-weld fabrication of bogies, brackets, and carbody structures
- Gear hobbing/spline cutting and broaching for propulsion/drive elements
- Shot peening/stress-relief coordination and controlled heat treatment
- Turnkey sub-assembly, alignment, torque procedures, and balance checks
- Industrial coatings/galvanizing coordination and preservation packaging
- Inspection packages: CMM/laser measurement, hardness, NDT (UT/MT/PT)
DFM & Compliance Tips
- Define fatigue-critical features and specify allowable radii/fillets to reduce stress risers.
- Provide weld symbols and distortion allowances; use locator/tab features to reduce fixture time.
- Call out masking/grounding for coated surfaces; avoid paint on fits, threads, and datum faces.
- Specify balance grade (e.g., G6.3) and permissible TIR/runout for rotating assemblies.
- Standardize fasteners and pin diameters across assemblies for maintainability.
- Include serialization/traceability requirements and inspection checkpoints on the print.
We’ll review your model/drawing, documentation list, coating system, and inspection plan, then confirm achievable specs and the right routing (in-house or partner) before kickoff.
Why Partner with Pearson?
- Hybrid routing: in-house builds or certified Canadian partners under one QA umbrella
- AAR-aware workflows with documentation, traceability, and inspection data
- Capacity for long/large weldments and precision rotating components
- DFM guidance for fatigue-critical and safety-related features
- Consolidated logistics, labeling, kitting, and on-time delivery
Equipment Used In-House or By Our Partners
- Large-bed 5-axis mills and multi-axis lathes
- Horizontal/vertical boring mills and large VMCs
- Robotic & manual MIG/TIG welding cells with positioners
- Heavy plate press brakes, ironworkers, and manipulators
- Shot peen/stress-relief ovens (by routing) and balance rigs
- CMMs, portable arms, and laser measurement systems
Typical Rail Applications
- Wheelsets, hubs, axle ends, and motor mounts
- Bogie frames, pivot pins, side brackets, and crossmembers
- Brake calipers, levers, linkages, and manifolds
- Carbody structural assemblies (floor/roof/door frames)
- Draft gear, coupler housings, striker plates, and mount blocks
- Interior seat frames, stanchions, handles, and hardware
Rail & Transit FAQs
Is the work performed in-house?
We operate a hybrid model. Some builds are completed at our Ontario facility; others are routed through vetted Canadian partners. Pearson manages quoting, QA, documentation, and logistics end-to-end.
Do you support AAR/ISO documentation and traceability?
Yes. We can coordinate documentation, serialization, and inspection data to align with AAR-aware and ISO 9001:2015 workflows.
Can you handle large bogie/carbody weldments?
Yes. We support heavy weldments and long components through in-house and partner capacity. Share envelope and weight to select the right routing.
Do you balance or align rotating assemblies?
We can perform balance checks (e.g., G6.3) and verify TIR/runout on journals along with alignment/torque procedures during assembly.
How should I scope my RFQ?
Include CAD + PDF with GD&T, weld symbols, materials/heat treatment, coating system, balance/runout targets, serialization/traceability, inspection list, sizes/weights, and schedule. Start your rail quote — include materials, coating system, balance/runout targets, documentation/traceability needs, sizes/weights, and schedule.
Ready for Precision Rail Components?
Share your drawings and documentation needs — we’ll route to the right process path and return a fast, detailed quote.
Request a Rail Quote