RAILWAY
Railway OVERVIEW
From moving goods across vast distances, to helping travelers safely reach their destinations, railways are vital to the functioning of modern society. As key economic drivers, it’s essential that these sources of connection can provide reliable passage to organizations and individuals — within regions and across continents.
Our trenchless solutions are the perfect way to avoid interruptions when underground infrastructure must intersect with railways, ensuring they continue to run seamlessly.
Our Role
The Tunneling Company provides disruption-free solutions for culvert or utility installations that cross railways — even when the railways are active. These crossings can be completed with no impact on the tracks, ensuring that our work does not interfere with the operations of railway owners.
With over 40 years of experience working with rail operators, we have the technology, knowledge, and expertise to complete railway crossings safely and efficiently — each and every time.
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Learn more about our capabilities and how we can complete crossings with no impact on the tracks
Installation Types
Types of Installation
Culvert Installation
We have the capabilities to install culverts beneath railways, which are used to manage drainage and prevent flooding.
Utility Installations
Whether it’s a large-diameter pipe or delicate cable, we can install a wide variety of utilities beneath active railways to ensure communities continue to receive reliable services.
Culvert
Installation
We have the capabilities to install culverts beneath railways, which are used to manage drainage and prevent flooding.
Utility
Crossings
Whether it’s a large-diameter pipe or delicate cable, we can install a wide variety of utilities beneath active railways to ensure communities continue to receive reliable services.
Trenchless Solutions
The Tunneling Company has two primary trenchless solutions for railway crossings, both of which can be completed with shallow cover and unconsolidated earth material.
Geonex DTH Horizontal Hammer Boring
- Intended for pipe diameters up to 48”
- Capable of passing through solid rock and boulders
Hydro Hammer
- Intended for large diameter pipe (up to 16 ft)
- Suitable for shallow cover in loose gravels and sandy soils
CASE STUDIES
With over 100 railway crossings completed, The Crossing Group has extensive experience overcoming a wide variety of challenges using our suite of trenchless solutions. Here are just a few examples of our diverse railway projects.
BANFF RAIL LINE
In 2013, a “100-year flood” overwhelmed infrastructure in Calgary and surrounding regions. This included a section of rail line between Banff and Canmore.
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RAILWAY CULVERT INSTALLATION
The Tunneling Company was engaged to install a 1524 mm (60 in) steel culvert under its rail line and a four-lane highway divided by a median.
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