Our Companies
Universal Rail Systems includes a strong group of companies that, together, provide industry-leading solutions and deliver industry-leading results.
Corporate Structure
The integration of Universal Rail Systems into the North American Rail Solutions (NARS) Group of Companies marks a significant evolution in the rail industry across North America. The new brand, which brings together Universal Rail Systems, American Track Services, North American Rail Products (NARP), and Tri Innovations, creates a formidable force in rail services.
Companies
Universal Rail Systems brings together multiple storied brands with strong regional and service reputations across the country. Click below to learn more about how Universal Rail Systems companies work together to provide a comprehensive suite of rail construction and maintenance services to Industrial, Freight, and Passenger rail clients across Canada.
With facilities across Canada, A&B Rail Services focuses on keeping your movement, on track – safely and sustainably. Offering track maintenance, track construction, signals & communications, flagging services, and training solutions, we have the knowledge, equipment, personnel, and resources to support Class 1, Short Line, Transit, and Industrial rail projects of any size.
Head Office
With resources across Ontario, OWS is an industry leader with a strong reputation with Class 1, Transit, and Industrial rail operators as having the most experienced and productive work crews in the business. This depth of field experience and dedication to safety, combined with the newest and most reliable fleet of specialty rail equipment, makes OWS Railroad Construction & Maintenance the rail contractor of choice in Eastern Canada.
Petrolia
With facilities near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Great Plains Rail Contractors is the proven choice for turnkey rail maintenance and construction solutions of any size across the Canadian Prairie region. Our well maintained fleet of specialty equipment, ability to access quality materials in a timely manner, and depth of experience, ensures we deliver to your specifications on-time and on budget, keeping your movement on track.
Winnipeg
At Universal Rail Atlantic, our priority is keeping Atlantic Canada’s railway operations in motion – safely and sustainably. With locations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Universal Rail Atlantic has the equipment, materials, and knowledge to deliver quality railway solutions for projects of any size across Atlantic Canada.
Atholville
Universal Signals and Communications specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of signals and communication systems. Our solutions are designed for remote crossings, rail yards, terminals, busy pedestrian crossings, and traffic intersections in high-density urban environments. With the in-house manufacturing of CondorTM bungalows and switch clearing devices, and with crews located in both Eastern and Western Canada, whatever your requirements — we have the perfect solution to meet your needs.
Edmonton
Universal Railway Operations delivers rail-switching and logistics, transloading, railcar inspection and training solutions to ensure your trains move safely and on time. In busy rail yards and terminals across Canada, we know that safety and efficiency are at the top of your list, and we have the people and equipment to deliver.
Edmonton
Road & Rail Equipment is a critical part of the Universal family of companies. Managing the largest independent fleet of specialty rail equipment across Canada, supported by our team of in-house technicians and mechanics, we have the necessary tools to supply our divisions with every equipment need, safely and efficiently. Helping keep Your Movement, On Track!