Thermite pour into a rail mould at dusk, crew in visors and PPE

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Maintenance & Repair

Thermite Welding

Thermite and specialized welding for rail replacement, repairs and construction.

CUNA provides thermite and specialized welding services.

The work is done by a crew that has the experience and equipment required for thermite welding on railway track.

Finished thermite weld in a rail head after grinding

Scope

  1. 01Thermite welding
  2. 02Specialized welding services
  3. 03Support to rail replacement and construction

How we work

  1. 01

    Prepare

    Rail ends, alignment, moulds and weather conditions checked before the pour.

  2. 02

    Weld

    Thermite pour and trim under railway protection.

  3. 03

    Finish

    Grind and inspect the weld before the track goes back in service.

Qualifications

  • CROR

    Host railways expect CROR-qualified people for flagging, protection and work in the operating environment.

  • eRailSafe

    Without a current eRailSafe credential, crews cannot access many CN and other host-railway sites.

  • ISN

    Procurement teams use ISNetworld scores to decide who is allowed on site.

Equipment used

Related services

Questions

Do you only weld, or do you also replace rail?

Welding is offered on its own and as part of rail replacement, maintenance and construction.

Tell us about your track.

Request a quote, ask for an inspection, or call if the railway is already stopped.

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