--- title: Ice Cleats for Railroads | Winter Walking description: Winter Walking provides traction solutions for railroad crews working in icy rail yards, trackside inspection routes, passenger platforms, and winter maintenance zones. image: https://content.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Rail_operations_continue_202512101528.jpeg --- [![Winter Walking we dont just make ice cleats, we perfect them](https://content.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Winterwalking_Sep2018/Images/logo.png)](https://www.winterwalking.com/) We don't just make ice cleats, we make slips and falls disappear.® SEARCH ICE CLEATS - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) # Ice Cleats for Railroads Winter slip and fall prevention for Railroads ## Protect Railway Crews on Icy Yards, Platforms, and Trackside Routes Rail operations continue through harsh winter conditions where ice forms on ballast, platforms, walkways, and steel surfaces faster than many crews can respond. Yard teams, track inspectors, signal crews, and maintenance staff work on frozen ties, icy rail beds, slick metal steps, and snow packed service roads. Train crews and station personnel also face slippery passenger platforms, stairs, parking lots, and access ramps. [![Ice Cleats for Railroads](https://content.winterwalking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rail_operations_continue_202512101528.jpeg?width=529&height=298&name=Rail_operations_continue_202512101528.jpeg)](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) A single slip can cause injury, delay repairs, interrupt switching operations, and increase operational risk. At Winter Walking, we do not just sell [ice cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/). We help railroads and rail contractors deploy traction solutions that match real railway environments, keeping crews stable and schedules moving safely through winter.  --- ### **Why Railroads Choose Winter Walking:** - **Built for Trackside and Yard Terrain** Rail sites include ballast, timber and concrete ties, steel grating, icy service roads, and uneven yard surfaces. Our traction solutions are chosen to grip on mixed railway terrain without reducing mobility. - **Supporting Switching, Inspection, and Maintenance Uptime**  Winter does not stop switching operations, inspections, or signal maintenance. Slip incidents remove experienced workers from the field and slow critical tasks. A traction program reduces winter disruptions so your operations stay on schedule. - **Reliable Grip for Climbing and Steel Access Points**  Rail crews climb ladders, steps, locomotives, rail cars, and elevated maintenance platforms. Ice on steel increases risk dramatically. We help you select traction that supports safe footing on steel rungs and platform transitions. - **Aligned with FRA, OSHA, and Contractor Safety Metrics**  Railroads track incident rates and compliance under FRA expectations and internal safety KPIs. Proactive winter traction reduces recordables and strengthens cold weather preparedness across both employees and contractors. ### --- Do You Need Ice Cleats? --- ### **Key Railroad Applications** - Rail yards, switching zones, and walk paths in compacted snow - Track inspection routes along icy ballast and ties - Signal and communications crews working roadside and trackside - Passenger platforms, stairs, and station entry routes - Locomotive and rail car access steps and ladders - Maintenance depots, fueling pads, and outdoor service area ---   ### **The Winter Walking Advantage** - **Rail Specific Assessment:** We review yard routes, platform access points, track inspection paths, and crew movement patterns to recommend traction solutions aligned with your hazards. - **Versatile Product Range:** Heavy duty cleats for yard and trackside work plus transitional models for station and indoor to outdoor movement. - **Durable for Grit and Long Shifts:** Built to handle ballast, slush, refreeze cycles, and repeated daily use. - **Trusted in Transportation Infrastructure:** Rail operators, transit agencies, and maintenance contractors across North America rely on Winter Walking traction programs every winter season. ---   [![DOWNLOAD ICE CLEAT CATALOG](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3833245/interactive-201671012695.png)](https://content.winterwalking.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLVW4adjDrv6MpIAoSBJ2vlo3PqXte9Xwc0kJq4TSUubKLJc1mASY7ByFbotRc0oOHIf20kZgxXbDqX6CTmaJWir6UUG4DoDkkDYkjZxXS692rCHfCbpeiNGf3DXmHFnKcmaIfUVf7vZygCWVc5KufwUyvFBbQRXJPFeKhBX6R%2BD46UEP%2FK%2FmjGHGxnOnVLQ0dCTsLV0JfEwU2BYbB2tYYIKvcMALow&webInteractiveContentId=201671012695&portalId=3833245&hsLang=en) #### Winter Walking Safety Resources [**Choose the Right Ice Cleats for your crew →**](https://traction.winterwalking.com/) [**Estimate Your Winter Slip-and-Fall Exposure →**](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) [**View Our Catalog →**](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog?hsLang=en) [**View Our Entire Line of Ice Cleats →**](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) [**Winter Safety Articles →**](https://blog.winterwalking.com/?hsLang=en)[**Winter Safety Videos →**](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu?hsLang=en) #### Winter Walking 400 Babylon Road Horsham, PA 19044 p: [1-888-NO-SLIPS (667-5477)](tel:1-888-667-5477) f: 1-215-441-9642 All content copyright 2026. 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