Railway service
New Track Construction
Industrial spurs, yard tracks, and loop tracks built from sub-ballast through commissioning.
A complete field scope.
Ironhorse builds new industrial railway track across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Work covers sub-ballast, ballast, ties, rail, turnouts, surfacing, and pre-service inspection for spurs, yards, loops, and mainline connections.
Planning a new spur or yard? Start with the owner’s guideHow the work moves.
Plan the build
Confirm standards, access, civil readiness, material staging, and the operating window.
Install the track
Coordinate subgrade, ballast, ties, rail, turnouts, welding, and production equipment.
Commission safely
Surface, inspect, document, and support the railway or owner through acceptance.
Equipment matched to scope
- MKIV production tampers
- Ballast regulators
- Hi-rail excavators
- Boom trucks
- Loaders and transport fleet
Common questions
Answers drawn from Ironhorse's published information and standard railway practice. Project specifics are confirmed in the bid.
What does Ironhorse need to quote a new spur or yard track?
A site plan or drawing, the connection point and serving railway, intended car types and traffic, the civil status of the subgrade, and target dates. Ironhorse can help define the rest, including turnout sizes, rail section, and construction sequencing.
Does Ironhorse handle the civil work?
Track construction starts at the prepared subgrade. Ironhorse coordinates with the civil contractor on sub-ballast readiness and drainage, then delivers ballast, ties, rail, turnouts, surfacing, and inspection. On the Coaldale industrial spur, the public record names Ironhorse alongside a separate civil contractor.
How long does industrial track construction take?
Track work for a spur of a kilometre or two is often measured in weeks once the subgrade is ready and materials are staged. The serving railway agreement, design approval, and civil work usually take longer than the track itself.
Plan with evidence.
Discuss your new track construction project.
Share your location, target dates, and the scope you know. Confirm access and operating requirements with the team before pricing.
Related capabilities
Track Rehabilitation
Tie replacement, rail relay, turnout renewal, drainage work, and surfacing programs.
Emergency Derailment Response
Derailment clearing, re-railing, emergency track repair, and return-to-service support.
Thermite Welding
Field welding for joint elimination, pull-aparts, defect repair, and continuous welded rail.