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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ramore | Track Programs. Alignment of track, ballast replacement and switch maintenance and testing to ensure safe, reliable travel. |
September - October |
| Matheson | Track Programs. Alignment of track, ballast replacement and switch maintenance and testing to ensure safe, reliable travel. |
September - October |
| Porquis Jct. | Track Programs. Alignment of track, ballast replacement and switch maintenance and testing to ensure safe, reliable travel. |
September - October |
| Porcupine | Track Programs. Alignment of track, ballast replacement and switch maintenance and testing to ensure safe, reliable travel. |
September - October |
| North Bay | Curve Adjustment Program. Upgrading and adjusting track curvature to ensure safe and reliable travel. (Noise, night work). |
May - October |
| Englehart | Englehart Shop - Track Construction. Construction of new track to improve service delivery. |
June - July |
| Temagami | Ballast Delivery. Rock blasting and crushing, stockpiling crushed track ballast at ONTC's ballast pile. Increased traffic on Rabbit Creek Road during the working period. |
March - May |
| Dane | Ballast Delivery. Delivery of track ballast to Ontario Northland's ballast pile. |
April - May |
| Dane | Track Programs. Alignment of track, ballast replacement and switch maintenance and testing to ensure safe, reliable travel. |
June - July |
| Earlton to Porcupine | Joint Elimination Program. Evening and overnight work, loud equipment working on track. Conversion of bolted rail sections to continuous welded rail. |
April - December |
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.