RailComm has provided an expansive yard automation system at Amtrak's Chicago Union Station through a contract with HNTB and Kiewit-Western. RailComm designed its solution to meet the challenging requirements that were presented within the existing rail infrastructure.

The automation system is commanded by RailComm's DOC® (Domain
Operations Controller) server-based central control platform. The system operator is in control of over 100 GETS Hydra-Switches and dozens of power derail devices, blue flag indicators, switch heater locations and two diesel generators. Additionally, the system uses RailComm's RADiANT^TM data radios to communicate between the office system and the network of controlled devices. Amtrak personnel operate the automation system from two tower locations.