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At RazorSafe Railroad Consulting, we are driven by a single purpose: to raise the standard of safety and skill in the railroad industry. With over six decades of real-world experience, we deliver hands-on training and expert engineering solutions that empower rail professionals to perform with confidence, precision, and full regulatory compliance.

Our team is made up of seasoned railroad professionals who have worked the tracks and understand the challenges today’s track maintenance crews face. We specialize in thermite welding, component welding repair, preventative grinding, FRA Track Standards training, and engineering consulting—combining technical expertise with a practical, field-tested approach.

More than just trainers, we’re partners. Our commitment doesn’t end when the session does. We stay connected, offering ongoing support, compliance insight, and problem-solving long after the workshop is over.

At RazorSafe, we don’t just teach rail safety—we live it. And we’re proud to help build a future where every mile of track is maintained with skill, integrity, and accountability.

Our Mission

To empower railroad professionals with the skills, knowledge, and compliance awareness necessary to build and maintain safe, efficient, and reliable rail systems. We provide hands-on welding instruction, comprehensive safety education, and expert guidance on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations to foster a culture of precision and accountability across the rail industry

Our Vision

To be the leading force in advancing railroad safety and craftsmanship through expert training, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Meet Our Team

Our instructors aren’t just trainers—they’re seasoned professionals who have worked the tracks, understand the stakes, and know how to connect with your workforce in a way that sticks. From hands-on welding techniques to the critical details of FRA safety rules, our programs are designed to elevate both individual skills and company-wide safety culture.

Robert Taylor

With over 33 years of dedicated service to BNSF Railway, I bring extensive experience in railroad welding, safety, and operations to my role as a trainer and partner at RAZOR SAFE. During my time at BNSF, I served as Supervisor of Welding, overseeing welding operations, ensuring that teams had the tools, training, and support needed to perform with safety, precision, and efficiency. I also managed production switch & crossing grinding, as well as electric flash butt welding across the system.
 
My technical background includes formal training through BNSF’s internal programs and Johnson County Community College, along with comprehensive field training acquired throughout my career with BNSF and its affiliates. I worked closely with various departments on budgeting, planning, and implementing maintenance-of-way projects, always with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Joseph Pachak

I’ve spent two decades in the railroad industry, building deep expertise in track welding, FRA compliance, and safety training.

I began my career at BNSF Railway as a track welder and advanced into leadership roles, ultimately serving as Manager of Engineering Certification. In that position, I spent seven years teaching FRA 213 regulations, derailment prevention, and inspection strategies to field teams across the network.

My technical foundation includes an Associate of Science in Welding Technology (2005) and a specialized Certificate in Railroad Welding (2006). Today, as a partner at RazorSafe, I deliver hands-on instruction in track welding, MOW safety, and FRA standards—equipping railroad professionals with the skills and knowledge to do the job safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.

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