Welcome to Rail Sync
Connecting The
Customer To The Carrier
Connecting The
Customer To The Carrier
The What, The Why, and The How of Our Business
Rail Sync is a comprehensive provider of outsource services to rail serviced customers in order to bridge a direct connection to the carrier.
The Issue: The rail industry has shifted to Precision Scheduled Railroad (PSR) operations, introducing a new set of challenges for the rail served customer.
The Solution: Rail Sync’s aim is to overcome these new challenges by educating the customer on PSR and Union Pacific’s Unified Plan 2020, and advocating on behalf of the customer. The more transparency in operating procedures, the more cohesive and symbiotic the relationship.
Jack C. Applegate
Founder & President
Union Pacific Railroad
42 Years of Service
Locations
Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho and Oregon.
Job Titles
Brakeman, Conductor, Switchman, Footboard Yardmaster, Engineer Hostler, Remote Control Locomotive Operator, MYO, MTO,
Sr. MTO & Director of Transportation, Western Region.
Licenses Held
Class 2, Class 6 & Class 8 Federal Operating License.
Awards and Achievements
Union Pacific Achievements & Awards
- Increased revenue growth while keeping operating costs level from 2013 - 2015 while managing the Tucson Terminal and Phoenix Complex.
- Phoenix Complex had a record zero reported injuries for three consecutive years: 2012, 2013 & 2014.
- Tucson Terminal was the #1 Operating Terminal on the Union Pacific in 2007.
- Ranked and voted #1 Manager in accident prevention for 2013 on the Union Pacific Railroad Sunset Service Unit.
- Recipient of the Customer Connection Award on the Western Region for #1 Outstanding Customer Service in the Phoenix market for a record two consecutive years: 2013 & 2014.
- Certificate of Appreciation Awarded by the Phoenix Fire Department for providing railroad safety and hazmat transportation training, 2016.
Consulting Services
We offer thorough consulting and advisement in the following areas: