Maintenance & Repair

Track Maintenance & Repair

Daily track support, programmed replacement work, geometry and repairs that keep the railway in service.

CUNA provides daily track maintenance support, site maintenance and repair assessments, and emergency track repairs.

Programmed work includes tie replacement, rail replacement, anchors, and surfacing and track geometry improvements.

Scope

01
See the condition
Walk or ride the track. Identify defects, priorities and what can wait.
02
Offer options
Where the budget requires it, more than one scope, timeline and price point.
03
Do the work
Crews, materials and machines on the rail under railway protection.
04
Hand back
The track is returned to service with a clear account of what was done.

CROR
Host railways expect CROR-qualified people for flagging, protection and work in the operating environment.
TIG
Inspection reports used for compliance and capital planning need to come from qualified inspectors.
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.

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.
Mark IV tamper
Operators and trainers
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.

Northeastern Ontario · Program

Northern Ontario industrial / mining operator

Periodic track inspection and condition assessment of industrial track

Ontario · Completed

Ontario public or private railway operator

Mobilize crew and hi-rail equipment after a track-out-of-service event

Track Inspection & Assessment
Track inspections, condition assessments and investigations, with reports written for decisions.
Winter Operations
Winter operations management and snow removal so switches and track stay usable.
Emergency Response
Rapid mobilization for emergency track repairs when rail operations are disrupted.

Do you only do emergency repairs, or programmed maintenance as well?

Both. Daily support and programmed tie, rail, anchor and surfacing work, as well as emergency repairs.

Can you work on industrial track as well as railway-owned track?

Yes. Industrial construction and maintenance has been part of the business since the company started.

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