Quality Railway Services

Calgary Track Repair & Railroad Construction

Calgary sits at the centre of Southern Alberta's railway network, connecting grain elevators, energy facilities, and intermodal yards across the region. Quality Railway provides track repair, railroad construction, and 24/7 emergency rail repairs throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Services

How We Service Calgary's Railways

Railroad Construction

Yards, spurs, sidings, and transit rail built to spec for Calgary's industrial facilities, grain terminals, and energy sector customers.

Track Maintenance & Repairs

Scheduled maintenance and targeted repairs for Class 1 and shortline railways, completed to Transport Canada Track Safety Rules standards.

Track Surfacing Projects

Tamping, ballast work, and geometry correction for track sections losing alignment under load or through Southern Alberta's freeze-thaw cycles.

Railway Switch Installation

Full turnout installation for yards, sidings, and industrial facilities, including rail connections, switch machines, and signal integration.

Rail Boom Truck Services

Hi-rail boom trucks with CROR and TIGS certified operators for material placement, tie handling, and equipment lifts across Calgary-area corridors.

Rail Backhoe Services

Hi-rail backhoe services for excavation, tie removal, and ballast work on active railway property, meeting Class 1 access requirements.

Thermite Welding Services

Field thermite welds for broken rails and joint repairs, with welders qualified to Class 1 standards and full consumable inventory on hand.

Switch Points & Frog Welding

Precision welding to restore worn switch point and frog contact surfaces to manufacturer spec, extending service life without full replacement.

Track Protection Flagging

RWIC-qualified Protection Foremen managing CROR Rule 42 and Rule 842 compliance across Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Certified Track Inspectors

Transport Canada compliant track inspections producing defect logs, track class assessments, and written reports for regulatory review.

Tie Changing Projects

Targeted tie replacement and full tie renewal for sections that have reached defect density thresholds, scheduled to minimize operating disruptions.

Rail Changing Projects

Panel replacement and continuous rail renewal for sections with wear defects or damage past the point of weld repair.

Track Snow & Ice Removal

Switch clearing, ballast snow removal, and ice mitigation for Calgary-area operations, available on scheduled contracts and emergency callout.

Light Rail Projects

Direct fixation track, embedded rail, and transit corridor construction for Calgary's expanding LRT and transit network.

Direct Fixation

Resilient fastener installation for LRT and transit applications, including concrete preparation, fastener setting, and rail placement.

Thermal Drone Inspections

Certified drone operators using radiometric thermal imaging to identify tie rot, ballast drainage failures, and joint distress without taking track out of service.

Railway Equipment & Fleet Services

Hi-rail boom trucks, backhoes, and thermite welding equipment operated by CROR and TIGS certified professionals, available for contract hire across Calgary.

24-Hour Emergency Rail Repairs

Same-day response for broken rail, damaged switches, and derailment cleanup across Calgary and Southern Alberta. Our 24-hour line connects directly to dispatch.

About Us

Calgary's Railway Contractor Since 2015

Quality Railway Services has been completing railway construction and maintenance projects across Southern Alberta since 2015. We serve Class 1 railways, shortline operators, and private industrial facilities throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, and the surrounding region, with crews holding the certifications required to work on active railway property: CROR, TIGS, and RWIC for track protection work.

As a COR-certified and Aboriginal owned contractor, we operate under the same safety standards required by CN and CP for work on their infrastructure. Our Calgary-area projects cover yard construction, siding extensions, track rehabilitation, and emergency repair work across the energy and agricultural sectors.

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Our Benefits

Why Choose Quality Railway Services?

  • Proven Expertise
  • Comprehensive Solutions
  • Safety-Centric Approach
  • 24 Hour Emergancy Repairs
  • Certified Aboriginal Owned Business

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about your next Calgary railway project? Reach out here or check some of our common questions.

What types of railway customers do you serve in Calgary?

Do you handle both railroad repair and new construction in Calgary?

How quickly can you respond to an emergency rail repair in Calgary?

Do you provide track maintenance contracts or only project-based work?

Are your crews certified to work on CN and CP rail lines in Calgary?

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Ready to work with Quality Railway Services?