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