StopGUARD
Crew Emergency Stop & Video
StopGUARD strengthens protection during critical moves by giving crews emergency braking capability — including automatic stop activation in a person-down event — and live visual support that reduces blind spots when seconds matter. Crew-worn cameras provide live views to the operator through the YardGUARD in-cab display, reducing reliance on radio-only communication.
Part of YardGUARD’s real-time safety intelligence system – helping teams verify conditions and proceed with confidence.
What It Does
Provides rapid stop capability and live crew-worn camera visibility during critical moves.
Key Benefits
- Video improves coordination during shove and other critical moves
- Rapid stop capability when immediate action is needed
- Helps prevent harm and reduce disruption with emergency braking
See how StopGUARD integrates with YardGUARD across the railyard
How It Works
- All crew equipped with StopGUARD device
- Crew-worn camera provides live video of local yard conditions
- Crew-initiated rapid stop capability is available to support immediate action when needed
- Automatic stop activation in defined person-down scenarios
What the Team Sees
In the yard:
Conditions in the yard and crew status
In the cab:
Live video from crew-worn camera
Technical Details
- One-button emergency braking
- Live video feed
- GPS location tracking
- Multiple network connection paths
- All-weather construction
YardGUARD — Safety Intelligence for the Yard
YardGUARD is Railserve’s integrated railyard safety system — built from six interconnected components that work together across critical zones.
CrossingGUARD
High-visibility control that keeps yard crossings coordinated and safe.
DerailGUARD
Multi-layered confirmation of derail status with activation of emergency braking as needed.
FoulGUARD
Foul-zone clearance visibility that reinforces operating discipline and helps prevent sideswipes.
GapGUARD
Switch alignment/gap awareness that confirms status before a move proceeds.
WatchGUARD
In-cab hazard and alignment monitoring that improves visibility and activates emergency braking as needed.