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Maintenance & Repair
Keep existing track in service: daily support, programmed replacement, welding, winter operations and repairs.
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Railway maintenance, inspection, construction and emergency response for public, private, industrial and mining operators in Ontario. Since 1998.
1998
North Bay
Ontario
Rail only
Who we work for
From public railways to mine sites, we keep track safe and in service for the operators, agencies and contractors who depend on it.
Rail is not one of many services.Rail is all we do.
From track maintenance to emergency response, we deliver specialized railway infrastructure services built around safety, reliability and precision.
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Maintenance & Repair
Keep existing track in service: daily support, programmed replacement, welding, winter operations and repairs.
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Inspection & Planning
See the condition of the railway clearly, then plan the work — inspections, assessments, investigations, capital planning and project execution.
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Construction & Supply
Build, rehabilitate and feed the job: track construction and the materials, floats and trailers that keep it moving.
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Emergency & Operations Support
When operations stop, mobilize. When work is underway, put qualified people and machines on the rail.
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Railways work with tight budgets, aging infrastructure, operating demands and regulatory requirements. Private and public operators turn to CUNA when they need railroaders, not a general contractor.
Someone answers the phone
They need a contractor who answers the phone and responds quickly.
Practical, cost-effective options
They need cost-effective ways to stay compliant and keep the railway reliable.
Inspection reports that support decisions
They need reports that identify risks, priorities and capital investment requirements — not just a defect list.
Why Operators Call
Transparent pricing
They want realistic estimates up front, without surprise change orders.
People who know rail operations
They need experienced railway professionals who understand how the railway actually runs.
A crew that stays with the job
They need railroaders who see the work through, from the first call until the railway is back in service.
When the railway stops, every minute matters.
CUNA responds to emergency track repairs and derailment-related track work. Call the emergency number. Have location, hazard and a contact ready.
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Call
Reach the emergency line. Give location, mile point or facility, and the condition of the track.
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Mobilize
Qualified railway personnel positioned throughout Ontario are dispatched with the equipment the job needs.
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Restore
Work is done to get the railway back in service safely.
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Report
The customer gets a clear account of what was found and what was done.
The kind of work, not invented case histories.
Two anonymized examples of work CUNA is confirmed to offer. They are architecture samples until CUNA supplies real, permissioned projects.
Northern Ontario industrial / mining operator
Industrial track maintenance program
- Industrial and mining operations
- Maintenance & Repair
- Inspection & Assessment
- Thermite Welding
- Periodic track inspection and condition assessment of industrial track
- Tie, rail and surfacing work as identified
- Thermite welding as required for rail repairs
Ontario public or private railway operator
Emergency track repair response
- Private and shortline railways
- Emergency Response
- Maintenance & Repair
- Inspection & Assessment
- Mobilize crew and hi-rail equipment after a track-out-of-service event
- Make the track safe for a return to service
- Document the defect and the repair
Featured work
Anonymized examples until permissioned projects are published
Allowed on the property.
Contractor programs
- ISN
Procurement teams use ISNetworld scores to decide who is allowed on site.
- eRailSafe
Without a current eRailSafe credential, crews cannot access many CN and other host-railway sites.
- TIG
Inspection reports used for compliance and capital planning need to come from qualified inspectors.
- CROR
Host railways expect CROR-qualified people for flagging, protection and work in the operating environment.
- A-Z licensed operators
Material moves and boom/float work on public roads require licensed operators, not just people who can run a machine on track.
Equipment types
- Hi-rail vehicles
Put a crew and tools on the rail for inspection, maintenance and emergency work.
- Boom trucks
Lift and place rail, ties, materials and components on the job.
- Float trucks
Move machines and heavy railway materials between yards and job sites.
- Material trailers
Carry rail, ties, ballast products and site materials to and from the work.
- Mark IV tamper
Surface and line track to geometry. CUNA provides Mark IV operators and trainers; fleet ownership is not confirmed.
- Thermite welding equipment
Produce in-track thermite welds for rail replacement and construction.
Ontario,
from North Bay.
Headquarters is in North Bay. Other regions are listed as coverage until CUNA confirms regular work or additional crew bases.
North Bay, Ontario
Home region. Headquarters in North Bay. Mining and public-railway work is documented in this part of the province.
Included as an Ontario coverage option until CUNA confirms whether crews regularly work here.
Included as an Ontario coverage option until CUNA confirms regular work in the GTA and central corridor.
Included as an Ontario coverage option until CUNA confirms regular work in the east.
Included as an Ontario coverage option until CUNA confirms regular work in the southwest.
Founded by railroaders.
Senior leadership built on careers in railway operations, track engineering, and running the work on the property.
Bill Smith
CUNA Railway Innovation was established in 1998 by Bill Smith, a railroader who began his career as a conductor and built the company on safety, integrity and customer service. Bill sold the company in 2021 and continues to contribute his expertise as a senior member of the organization.
Kreig Pattyn
CUNA is led by President & CEO Kreig Pattyn. His railway career began at age 18. He advanced into management at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway and, before joining CUNA, served as Director of Track Engineering.
Build your career on the rail.
Join the people building, maintaining and protecting the infrastructure that keeps rail moving.
Tell us about your track.
Request a quote, ask for an inspection, or call if the railway is already stopped.