Company Description:

About Us

Universal Rail Systems – a Canadian railway service and project solutions company

At Universal Rail Systems, our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project.

Our full range of solutions include:

• Track Construction

• Switching and Short Lines

• Flagging and Track Protection

• Inspection Services

• Signals and Communications 

• Materials and Supply

• Equipment

• Operations Support

• Certified Car Inspection and Railcar Repair

Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value.  We Do It Right.  It's a simple statement that conveys so much of who we are:

• Committed to building Canada’s future and honoring those who delivered our more than 49,000 kilometer, coast-to-coast, railway transportation network;
• Offering innovative railway solutions by providing integrated, seamless services and project delivery;
• Carefully and deliberately building an unparalleled team of experienced railway professionals, each averaging more than 20 years in the industry;
• Achieving predicable, reliable performance to bring even large-scale, highly complex projects in on-time and on-budget; and
• Exceeding client expectations, so you go home each night confident in your forthcoming or existing track operations and with peace of mind.

We proudly operate a family of Universal companies under the banner of Universal Rail Systems.  Each company features a unique specialization, a cross-Canada presence, and a commitment to living and reflecting our overall company values and service-focused philosophy.