Engineering the Technology Behind Modern Transit
34+ Years in Mass Transit
22,303+ Vehicle System Deployments
120+ Employees Nationwide
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
RL Controls is a nationally recognized transit systems integrator focused exclusively on mass transportation technologies. Since 1991, we have partnered with agencies, OEMs, and prime contractors to design, integrate, and deploy complex vehicle and infrastructure systems across North America. Our work is delivered through four dedicated business segments — Rail, Bus, Transit Infrastructure, and Professional Services — providing coordinated expertise across every phase of the transit program lifecycle.
LIGHT & HEAVY
RAIL
Train control systems,
Onboard Communication Systems, Wayside
Systems, Commissioning and Test, Field
Service and Maintenance.
BUS / INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORT
Onboard Communication Systems,
CAD/AVL, LPR, Commissioning
and Test, Field Service
and Maintenance.
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES
Station Security Systems,
CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection,
WiFi, Train-to-Wayside, RF Networks,
GBN, Commissioning.
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Consultants, Staffing,
Engineering Services, Program
Management, Planning, Site
Management, Operations Support
Why Choose RL Controls?
Transit programs demand more than installation. They require engineered systems integration, structured execution, and accountability within highly regulated public environments. RL Controls provides engineering-driven integration across vehicle and infrastructure platforms, ensuring multi-vendor interoperability, scalable deployment, and sustained lifecycle performance. Our exclusive focus on mass transit ensures operationally grounded solutions from concept through long-term support.
Security Onboard & Off
RL Controls designs and integrates advanced security systems for vehicles, facilities, and transit infrastructure environments. Our solutions are non-proprietary and engineered for long-term interoperability, ensuring agencies retain flexibility and control over their technology platforms. We deliver integrated CCTV, video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, Lidar, LPR, and wireless communications systems that enhance operational visibility and passenger safety.
Intelligent Transit Networks
RL Controls integrates complex communications and control networks across rail and bus operations. From train control systems and secure closed-end rail communications to CAD/AVL and fleet management platforms for bus operations, we design, deploy, commission, and support mission-critical systems that enable real-time operational performance. Our experience spans system architecture, field deployment, testing, and long-term support — ensuring reliability across interconnected transit environments.
