Expertise ~ Mining and Heavy Haul Railways


CANARAIL offers a comprehensive range of services in the planning, engineering, implementation and operation of mining railways.



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"Mining and Heavy
Haul Railways"
1. Scoping, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
  • High level scoping studies
  • Detailed bankable studies
  • Long-term investment optimization
  • Investment evaluation and assessment

2. Engineering, Tendering and Construction Supervision Services
  • Conceptual design of railways
  • Alignment optimization for cost minimization and operational enhancement
  • Detailed design
  • Contracting strategy services (tendering, evaluation and award)
  • Construction supervision

3. Technical Services
  • Increasing railway capacity and tonnage (track and bridges)
  • Inspection services including infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation planning
  • Rolling stock and workshops planning, design and specifications
  • Planning and engineering of railway signallling and telecommunications systems
  • Development of maintenance and engineering systems and manuals
  • Engineering for special projects and expansion

4. Operations Planning and Assistance
  • Capacity planning and analysis
  • Rules development
  • Railway safety audits
  • Strategic transportation planning
  • Operations assistance
  • Qualified railway personnel sourcing
  • Training of personnel
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