CN

and

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

have entered a long-term agreement through which voestalpine will supply CN with special trackwork through its newly formed subsidiary, voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada (vaRSN Canada).

The new vaRSN Canada manufacturing facility, to be located in Thorold, Ontario, is expected to be operational by fall 2027, with support from the province of Ontario.

The strategic partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to strengthening Canadian railway infrastructure and delivering high-quality, domestically produced solutions intended to support supply chain resilience, voestalpine officials said in a press release.

“[vaRSN Canada's] investment in a dedicated Canadian manufacturing facility reflects our shared commitment to a more resilient and efficient rail supply chain,” said JJ Dratva, CN vice president of procurement and supply management.

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