Engineering Innovation for the Rail Industry

Relay Systems of America is a private design and manufacturing firm specializing in locomotive electronics, relays, and contactors. With a reputation for innovation and reliability, we serve a broad range of customers across the rail industry—from Class 1 freight lines to OEM manufacturers and shortline operators.

Key Facts

We are AAR M-1003 certified and stand behind all of our workmanship with full factory warranties.
All suppliers are ISO-9001-2000 certified, and we perform all modifications, final assembly, and testing at our facility in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Many of our products were developed in response to specific requests from Class 1 railroads to solve problems that OEM manufacturers could not address.
Our components are now installed on all Class 1 railroads and also supplied to OEM locomotive manufacturers, passenger rail services, and shortline railroads.

Mission Statement

To engineer and manufacture innovative, high-performance locomotive electronics that solve real-world problems for the rail industry—delivering durability, upgradeability, and precision with every component.
Vision Statement
To lead the evolution of rail systems technology through relentless innovation, trusted partnerships, and American-made excellence in design and manufacturing.