Edmonton Industrial Railway Construction & Track Maintenance

Yards, spurs, sidings, and transit rail built to spec for Edmonton's refineries, grain terminals, and industrial facilities.

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

Tamping, ballast work, and geometry correction for track that loses alignment under load or after Alberta's frost season.

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

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

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

Field thermite welds for broken rails and joint repairs. Our welders are qualified to Class 1 standards and carry full consumable inventory for rapid deployment.

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

RWIC-qualified Protection Foremen managing CROR Rule 42 and Rule 842 compliance across Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

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

Targeted tie replacement and full tie renewal for sections that have reached defect density thresholds, with minimal disruption to operating schedules.

Panel replacement and continuous rail renewal for sections with wear defects or damage beyond weld repair.

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

Direct fixation track, embedded rail, and transit corridor construction. QRS has completed work on Edmonton LRT projects including Fort Edmonton Park and Valley Line.

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

Certified drone operators conducting thermal imaging to identify ballast voids and structural issues without taking track out of service.

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

Same-day response for broken rail, damaged switches, and derailment cleanup across Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Acheson, and the Scotford corridor.