10/16/2026
50 YEARS OF INNOVATION
FAST is purpose built.
When MxV Rail relocated it’s entire testing facility in 2022, we knew we had the perfect opportunity to take the best aspects of our old test tracks and improve upon them with designs that work the way modern on-track testing demands.
As part of our larger track loop configuration, the FAST loop allows rail components to experience years of real world conditions in a controlled environment—faster and more efficiently than revenue service alone.
For five decades, our work at FAST has helped the industry move forward with confidence. And the newest generation of FAST tracks were designed with purpose: to push rail systems to their limits—safely, rigorously, and purposefully.
In this feature, Chris Johnson shares his perspective from the field and offers a glimpse into the people, expertise, and dedication behind the work that keeps the rail industry moving forward.
Here’s to the people behind the progress — and to the next 50 years of innovation.
