Infrastructure Projects
Every summer Ontario Northland undertakes critical infrastructure work along the railway to ensure we meet industry safety standards and continue to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation services to communities and businesses in the North.
Our top priority is to mitigate disruptions to communities and businesses as much as possible as this work is completed.
Please see the list below for projects impacting your community.
By investing in our rail infrastructure, we are keeping supply chains strong, and contributing to economic development in the north.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about the work being undertaken, please reach out to 1(705) 472-4500 or pr@ontarionorthland.ca.
| Community | Description | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Feronia | Tie Programs. Scrap tie piles located close to the right of way. |
April - November |
| Kapuskasing - Kapuskasing River | Bridge Rehabilitation. Work includes refacing of concrete abutments and piers, steel bearing replacement and various steel repairs on superstructure. Some in-water work chipping concrete and refacing concrete abutments and piers. |
April - October |
| Island Falls - Cheepas River | Bridge Rehabilitation. Work includes refacing of concrete abutments and piers, bearing replacement. Some in-water work installing scour protection at base of concrete pier (rip-rap). |
April - December |
| Ramore - Chamberlain Township | Culvert Rehabilitation. Work includes installation of new concrete box culvert |
July - December |
| Mattice | Culvert Slip-lining. Work includes slip line of existing concrete arch culvert. |
July - November |
| Thornloe | Crossing Upgrades. Work is expected to take place over several weeks and will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic delays are expected to be minor, if at all. |
June |
| Boston Creek | Crossing Upgrades. Work is expected to take place over several weeks and will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic delays are expected to be minor, if at all. |
June |
| Jardine | Crossing Upgrades. Work is expected to take place over several weeks and will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic delays are expected to be minor, if at all. |
June |
| Black River - Matheson (Holtyre) | Crossing Upgrades. Work is expected to take place over several weeks and will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic delays are expected to be minor, if at all. |
June |
| Potter | Crossing Upgrades. Work is expected to take place over several weeks and will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic delays are expected to be minor, if at all. |
July |
Track Programs
Ontario Northland's advanced evaluation car improves the precision and efficiency of rail maintenance operations. This cutting-edge vehicle is designed to meticulously inspect tracks, ensuring they meet stringent safety standards. Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, the evaluation car can detect minute irregularities and potential issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Signals and Crossings
Signals and railway crossings are essential components for ensuring the safety of both the community and the rail network. By using advanced warning systems at crossings, Ontario Northland helps to prevent accidents and ensures that trains, vehicles, and pedestrians can navigate safely and efficiently across the region.
Bridges and Culverts
Maintaining and repairing bridges and culverts is a major part of keeping Ontario Northland’s railways safe.
This work includes refacing concrete abutments and piers, swapping steel bearings and various steel repairs on the superstructure of these bridges.