PNR RailWorks Solidifies Expanded Growth into Ottawa Region with 5-Year Maintenance Contract for VIA Rail Canada
Toronto, ON (August 14, 2024) - PNR RailWorks Inc., Canada’s largest and most experienced full-service railroad contractor, has won a five-year contract with VIA Rail Canada Inc (VIA) to perform maintenance for track, signals, bridges, and right-of-way infrastructure. The performance-based maintenance contract will be on VIA-owned Alexandria, Beachburg, Smith Falls, Brockville and Chatham subdivisions as well as the Ottawa station in south Ontario.
“This contract solidifies PNR RailWorks’ presence outside of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and our expanded growth into the Ottawa region”, said Joe Fenech, PNR RailWorks Vice President of Operations. “With more staff and equipment strategically located across southern and eastern Ontario, we look forward to working with VIA on this project and future opportunities.”
PNR RailWorks brings over 60 years of complete rail infrastructure solutions throughout Canada, with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction being the foundation to the longevity of that success. Over the years, PNR RailWorks has engraved the safety culture into the day-to-day activities across all levels of the organization with employees being recognized for their safe practices and behavior resulting in an outstanding safety record. Substantiated by immaculate work ethic, excellent quality of work, and around the clock focus on customer needs, PNR RailWorks created the most attractive solution for VIA and is actively ramping up for the start of the contract on September 1, 2024.
About PNR RailWorks Inc. - Founded in 1961, PNR RailWorks provides a complete range of construction, communications, rehabilitation, and maintenance services to Class I railroads, short lines, transit authorities, and rail- served commercial and industrial companies across Canada. PNR RailWorks is a trusted brand within RailWorks Corporation. For more information, visit www.pnrrailworks.com.
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