Founded in 2010 by Joseph “Joe” Stanko Jr. and J. Allan Nicholls, Diverging Approach offers customers wayside and grading crossing system design, VHLC and ELX programming, communications systems, CAD services, construction management, material supply, on-site engineering and crossing design.
According to Irving, Tex.-based RailPros, the acquisition will add signal and communications training and certification, turnkey program delivery, and alternative delivery execution to its existing work in engineering, field services, training, and media production for the freight and transit/commuter rail industries. Combined, the organization will deliver “fully integrated, end-to-end solutions for complex rail and transit programs across North America,” RailPros said in its Feb. 3 announcement.
“The acquisition of Diverging Approach is a transformational step for RailPros,” said Kendall “Ken” Koff, CEO of RailPros, which has offices and personnel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. “Diverging Approach brings nationally recognized expertise in rail communications and signal systems that significantly expands our geographic footprint and elevates RailPros into the top tier of providers in this space. Just as importantly, our organizations share a deep commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. Together, we are uniquely positioned to deliver fully integrated, industry-leading solutions to freight railroads and transit agencies across North America.”
“We look forward to joining Team RailPros,” Diverging Approach President Joe Stanko Jr. said. “Aligning with RailPros allows us to better serve customers and clients across the North America, and to continue to provide innovative, high-quality solutions for the rail and transit industry.”
RailPros in 2025 acquired St. Louis-based Design Nine, Inc., and opened offices in Kansas City, Mo., and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
