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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.

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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.

No interruptions for active
railway tracks
Install in shallow cover and unconsolidated
earth material

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
RAILWAY CROSSINGS COMPLETED

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.

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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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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