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AGENCE MÉTROPOLITAINE

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Identify and quantify the improvements required to support the future operating needs of the AMT. The study includes electrical simulations of the traction equipment and of the catenary facilities for the Montreal / Deux-Montagnes line, including new electrified sections. (11-083)

Study project and technical analysis related to the sustainability of the catenary system for the Montreal / Deux-Montagnes commuter train line. (10-067)

Technical assistance for the design, inspection and evaluation of railway tracks, tunnels, workshops, automated systems, railway signalling, level crossings, and centralised traffic control systems at different AMT sites. (10-052)

Technical assistance for the studies related to the modification of the catenary at Montreal's Central Train Station during repair work to the ceiling. (08-018, 08-043 and 09-042)

Technical assistance for the design, inspection and evaluation of railway tracks, tunnels, workshops, automated systems, railway signalling, level crossings, and centralised traffic control systems at different AMT sites. (09-018)

Estimation of costs associated to electrifying (480 volts) AMT trains' auxiliary systems. (09-002)

Prefeasibility study to analyze the 25KV electrification of the line between Montreal's Central Station and Pointe Saint-Charles garage. (08-044)

Catenary power supply prefeasibility study for the train linking the eastern part of Montreal to downtown Montreal. (08-031)

Study on the catenary electrical power grid for the “Train de l’est” project. (06-055)

Establishment of excise tax refund on diesel used to supply electricity to the AMT's passenger cars. (05-083)

Preliminary design study for the electrification of the Mount-Royal tunnel. (05-052)

Search for information concerning the coexistence of two electrification systems, a DC system using a third rail and AC system at 25 kV AC fed by catenary. (05-034)

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Feasibility study of a railway link between the planned Montreal/Repentigny commuter line and the cities of Mascouche or Terrebonne. (05-030)

Prefeasibility study for the ventilation of the Mount-Royal Tunnel. (05-023)

Search for rolling stock for the Montreal-Deux-Montagnes electrified commuter train line. (04-072)

Prefeasibility study for a commuter train stabling yard in the old Turcot marshalling yard. (04-063)

Prefeasibility study of a railway link between Glen and Turcot railway yards. (04-055)

Updating of acquisition costs to purchase the CN Deux-Montagnes subdivision and evaluation of financial impact on the Agency and other stakeholders. (04-033)

Visual Inspection of AMT’s 800 series passenger cars and evaluation of required repairs. (03-172)

Inventory of spare parts of AMT’s series 1000 commuter train passenger coaches. (03-169)

Modernisation of the signalling system on the Canadian Pacific Westmount and Vaudreuil Subdivisions. (03-165)

Validation of a model developed by the AMT to analyze various scenarios involving the purchase of new or used rolling stock. (03-122)

Rail operating simulations in order to determine the impact of relocating Montreal-West’s suburban train station on the line capacity. (03-105)

Study to determine the feasibility of modifying the track layout of Montreal-West’s suburban train station. (02-092)

Study of the impacts of closing Glen yard and of adding a new commuter train service to the operation of commuter trains in the Montreal region. (02-063)

Technical expertise on the maintenance of catenary and electrical power supply equipment of the Montreal/Deux-Montagnes suburban train line. (02-047)

Preparation of technical data sheets for AMT's F-7 locomotives. (02-021)

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Feasibility study of implementing a light rail transit system in the Parc avenue/Downtown corridor. Definition of functional requirements of systems and evaluation of capital and operating costs. (02-018)

Feasibility study undertaken to assess the value of different options for the electrification of AMT's Montréal - Blainville commuter train line. (02-004)

Inspection of series 900 car bogies. (01-103)

Elaboration on the maintenance program for the catenary and other power supply installations of the Deux-Montagnes suburban train line, and development and delivery of a training program for maintenance personnel.

(01-096)

Preparation of technical specifications for the overhaul, repair, painting and testing of the AMT's GC 418 locomotives. (01-082)

Development of comparative costs for comparable underground metro systems around the world. Comparisons were made with the costs developed for the extension of lines 4 and 5 of the Montreal metro. (01-077)

Preliminary design concepts for the installation of a 480V electric power supply system and for the modification of a bridge on the Montreal-Delson suburban train line. (01-033)

Layout of a garage site for suburban trains in Saint-Hilaire, including conceptual design of an auxiliary 480 V power supply system and of peripheral site lighting system. (01-020)

Identification of potential sites for the construction of a stabling yard for trainsets operating on the Montreal-Blainville commuter line and preparation of a preliminary design for that yard. (00-093)

Project management, technical management, validation of the fixed equipment, rolling stock and operating costs components of the study carried out by STM, integration of all technical interfaces and costs estimation relating to the extension of lines 4 and 5 of the Montreal metro system. (00-080)

Provision of expertise regarding standards and railway layouts in order to gain a better understand of the technical stakes involved during the elaboration of a Via-Bus concept on the North-East shore of Montreal. (00-054)

Supervision of professional services during the manufacturing of the 7 new GM F59PHI locomotives purchased by AMT to replace the existing ones on the Montreal/Dorion-Rigaud commuter rail line. (99-062)


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Analysis and validation of the capital and operating costs developed by STCUM for the metro extension to the City of Laval. (99-052)

Technical assistance for the preparation of tender documents for AMT’s Request for Proposals for the maintenance of the rolling stock of the commuter train service between Montreal-Dorion/Rigaud. (99-027)

Participation in the pre-feasibility study for a light rail transit system on the Montreal Urban Community’s territory and on the South Shore, including a comparative study of light rail transportation prototypes available on the market and that could be adapted to the Montreal area. (99-011)

Assistance to AMT in preparing an offer to purchase CN’s Deux-Montagnes subdivision. (98-095)

Evaluation of the electrical needs for powering stationary passenger trains at three stations. Preparation of specifications and tender documents, and supervision of work related to modifications required to the locomotives to be able to accommodate stationary wayside power input, and to the electrical installations. (98-040)

Elaboration of technical specifications and of tender documents to replace AMT’s locomotives on the Montreal-Rigaud Commuter rail line. (97-066)

Inspection and evaluation of forty 800 Series-type passenger coaches in use on the Rigaud commuter line.(97-060)

AKER KVAERNER Feasibility study for the construction and operation of a rail line between a new mine and proposed port sites on Baffin Island. (05-043)

ALSTOM CANADA INC.

Technical assistance to help Alstom in its negotiations with CP regarding the transfer of AMT’s rolling stock maintenance activities from CP to Alstom. (02-084)

Strategic advice regarding the evaluation of railway installations. (02-069) Preparation of Alstom Canada's business plan for all of its commuter rolling stock maintenance activities in

Montreal. (02-039)

Study of the railway rolling stock maintenance and repair industry in Quebec. (01-089)

ALUMINERIE ALOUETTE

Feasibility study for a railway connection between Aluminerie Alouette's storage plant and its bulk maritime terminal located at the Port of Sept-Îles' Pointe-Noire sector. (02-091)


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AMF TECHNO TRANSPORT INC.

Inspection of two electric groups of protection panels at QIT’s Tio mine at Havre St-Pierre. (95-228)

Establishment of the maximum possible volume for a cylindrical car destined to carry liquid hydrogen gas.(92-223)

ARNAUD RAILWAYS In-class training on minimum standards associated to signalling and other Transport Canada requirements and on-the-job training on signals inspection and maintenance. (05-024)

In-class training on minimum standards associated to track maintenance and other Transport Canada requirements and on-the-job training on track inspection and maintenance. Development of track inspection and maintenance manual. (05-020)

ARRIMAGE LOGISTEC

Design a rail spur taking origin on the CN Railway, Montreal East, and ending on the property to receive and ship cargo varied. More specifically, the mandate included the design, development of tender documents, tendering, award recommendation and construction plans for the industrial branch. (11-051-01)

ASSOCIATION QUÉBÉCOISE

TRANSPORT & ROUTES

Leader in a conference on renewal of railway transport. (94-238)

ASSURANCES BORÉAL INC.

Evaluation and verification of VIA Rail’s claim regarding locomotive repairs following an accident at a level crossing. (97-018)

Evaluation and verification of Canadian National Railways’ claim regarding locomotive repairs following the collision between a CN train and a truck at a level crossing. (96-236)

Evaluation of the claim regarding an accident at Saint-Timothée. (96-219) Evaluation of the claim of the St-Fabien, Rimouski accident. (96-214) Evaluation and verification of CANAC’s claim regarding locomotive repairs following a collision of the Chemin

de fer Charlevoix convoy. (95-233)

AUDITOR GENERAL Special audit of VIA Rail Canada's performance, focusing on the following areas: marketing, environment, asset management, information systems, human resources and treasury. (07-058)


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Strategic advice in regard to an audit on VIA Rail. (02-062)

Assistance in a special examination (performance audit) of VIA Rail. (92-221)

AUSENCO Review QNS&L’s maintenance shops for an eventual increase in the fleet of locomotives and cars. (11-074)

BABCOCK & WILCOX

INDUSTRIES LTD.

Investigation and report findings on the cause of a derailment of a replacement nuclear steam generator (“RSG”) schnabel railcar. (95-225)

BAFFINLAND IRON MINES CORP.

Detailed design of a new iron ore railway on Baffin Island. The project involved the evaluation of opening the new iron mine which required a comparison of transportation modes between the mine and possible port sites.

(11-034)

Revised feasibility study for the Mary River railway. (11-030)

Preparation of the detailed engineering design for construction of a new 145 km iron ore railway on Baffin Island. (07-036)

Scoping study for the construction and operation of a rail line between a new mine and proposed port sites on Baffin Island. (06-019)

Evaluation of opening the new iron mine which required a comparison of transportation modes between the mine and possible port sites. (05-043)

BOMBARDIER Procurement services to Bombardier and verification and comparison of prices for certain components and spare parts used in the rehabilitation of GO Transit locomotives. (98-017)

Analysis of the routing and the infrastructure costs for installing 144 km/h passenger rail. (95-219)

Engineering assistance on a high speed rail project. (90-201)

BPR – INFRASTRUCTURES

INC.

Estimation of the improvement of freight wagon storage capacity at the port of Trois-Rivières. (09-020)


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BUMIGEME INC. Preliminary scoping study to evaluate the railway link between the Peppler Lake Iron Ore mine deposit and Quebec Cartier Railway’s existing line. (05-073)

BUREAU D’EXPERTISE DES ASSUREURS INC.

Evaluation and verification of VIA Rail’s claim regarding locomotive repairs following an accident at a level crossing. (97-053)

CANADIAN NATIONAL

Provide expert signal design services using CN’s codes of practices, power standards and typical design drawings. (11-079)

Design of the catenary system for the temporary diversion tracks for AMT’s electrified Montréal / Deux-Montagnes commuter line. (10-012)

Catenary study for the double tracking of the CN line between Bois-Francs and Roxboro. (09-037)

Evaluation of the efficiency of training given to catenary maintenance agents. (05-004) Strategic advice to Canadian National's management regarding the transfer of railway activities from Turcot

yard to Taschereau yard. (01-090)

Evaluation of the net salvage value of CN's Alexandria subdivision and Smiths Falls subdivision. (97-086) Preparation of a parts catalogue and evaluation of the quantities of parts required before the commissioning of

the modernized Deux-Montagnes electrified commuter rail line. (95-221)

CANADIAN REYNOLDS METALS

CO. LTD.

Inspection of the CSRM’s track installations in Baie-Comeau. (94-220)

CELANESE CANADA Establishment of an efficient rail switching procedure and minimum yard track requirements to determine the needs of expanded production at Celanese’s Millhaven resin plant. (95-235)

CIMA+ As part of the study of the rail link between the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport and downtown Montreal, CANARAIL proceeded to study the electrification of the railway line to allow Aéroports de Montreal (ADM) to provide a direct link and a faster and flexible service to its customers. (10-086)

CIMENT LAFARGE Engineering services for increasing the capacity of Lafarge Canada's private siding. (95-209)


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CITY OF CHARNY Elaboration of strategies to deal with railway noise disturbances. (00-038)

CITY OF FARNHAM Feasibility study for the construction of a new railway elevated crossing bridge. (08-012)

CITY OF MONTREAL Phase 1 – Prefeasibility study consisting of defining the inital tramway network planning and to identify the first line. Phase 2 – Feasibility study to validate the project in terms of integration, development, equipment, operation, impact on traffic, ridership, construction, operation and funding costs. (08-037)

Feasibility study related to the abandonment of a subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway network. (07-035)

Verification that the layout for Outremont railway yard presented to the City of Montreal by the Canadian Pacific Railway represents the best use of space. (04-021)

Evaluation of technical, financial and institutional opportunities of implementing a public transportation system.(95-201)

COLLEGE GÉRALD GODIN

Analysis of event recorder data in order to identify bad driving habits. (05-003)

COLTKBR LOGISTICS

Assessment of the feasibility of carrying proposed construction material for the Mackenzie Gas Project on the existing Mackenzie Northern Railway in Alberta to Hay River, North-West Territories. (04-013)

COMPAGNIE DU CHEMIN DE FER DE

L’OUTAOUAIS (CCFO)

Provided professional services in engineering as following: studies, design, specifications and plans preparation, cost estimates, preparation of the tender documents and submission packing slip, work and plans monitoring.

(10-066)

Track Inspection and Railway Sleepers Marking from Mile Point 2.00 to 20.00 on Maniwaki subdivision. (10-032)

Detailed visual inspection and inspection report preparation of the 15.80 bridge in Maniwaki subdivision. (10-002)

Design, geotechnical study, management and supervision of the reconstruction of a culvert. (09-053)

Detailed inspection and evaluation of costs related to the reinforcement of a temporary concrete culvert. (08-046)


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CORPORATION DE DÉVELOPPEMENT

DES LAURENTIDES

Study to determine the feasibility of establishing a commuter rail link between Saint-Jerome and Montreal, including traffic forecast and evaluation of implementation constraints. (90-212)

CRDC GASPÉSIE – ÎLES-DE-LA-MADELEINE

Prefeasibility study for the extension of the railway from Gaspé to Murdochville, including alignment work, evaluation of required infrastructure, cost estimation and viability. (01-025)

CSMO-RAIL Technical assistance for the development of a training program for railway heavy equipment mechanics. (06-011)

CUNNINGHAM LINDSEY CANADA

LIMITED

Desk review of documentation to provide an assessment of the value of equipment damaged in a derailment.(99-018)

DILLON Rail Study and Cost Estimates for Wynyard Carnellit Potash Project. (11-049)

Rehabilitation of the Rideau River Bridge surface and development of an improved alignment. (09-022)

ECONODEN Supply of information on the feasibility of rail transport of liquid hydrogen in specially-designed cylindrical containers. (94-206)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION OF THE FIRST NATIONS OF SCHEFFERVILLE

Prefeasibility study for the operation of passenger and freight trains from Sept-Îles to Labrador City. (04-011)

Evaluation of the feasibility of acquiring the railway infrastructure of the QNS&L between Ross Bay Junction and Schefferville and operating it as a short-line, for the First Nations of the region. (02-104)

ÉLÉVATEURS DE SOREL (JAMES

RICHARDSON & SONS LTD.)

Preparation of evidence in an abandonment case involving a portion of the Sorel Subdivision in Québec. (95-207)


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ENTREPRISES REPAP INC.

Analyzing the needs and requirements of equipment and facilities maintenance software for a group of pulp and paper mills taking into account several types of equipment such as saws, grinders, trucks, boats, trailers. (94-000)

EXPRESS MARCO Re-evaluation the conditions of the track following the feasibility study of commercializing the railroad and operating it as a regional railway. (96-221)

FORBES CHOCLA LLP

Review of the cost estimate for the clean-up and repair of track and rolling stock following a derailment. (05-080)

GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA

Advice to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Communications on railway legislation.(93-212 and 93-216)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

Study to estimate the unit costs of rail transportation in Canada. (06-024)

Preparation of a brief for the acquisition of the Hudson Bay rail line and for the port facilities at Churchill, Manitoba. (95-213)

IEC HOLDEN Verification of welding quality for bogie components. (99-021)

ING GROUPE COMMERCE

Evaluation of damages to 7 CN railway cars involved in a level crossing accident in Hebertville. (02-032)

Inspection of rolling stock and evaluation of damages during a level crossing accident. (01-016)

Inspection of two CN locomotives involved in an accident at a level crossing for insurance claim purposes. (00-050)

IRON ORE COMPANY OF

CANADA

CANARAIL was in charge of inspecting the LIM wagons for Iron Ore Company of Canada. (11-026)

Development of technical specifications for the new ATO locomotives and for improvements to the ATO locomotives currently in operation. (09-092)

Modification of a rehabilitated wagon's brake rigging and technical support during the selection of a new bogie.(09-019)


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Technical assistance to evaluate maximum acceptable forces on wagons' push arms pads. (08-040)

Technical assistance for the selection of new locomotives required by IOC to support the increase in their production and to replace existing locomotives. (08-017)

Technical assistance services for the acquisition of new wagons and study of bogie characteristics. (08-016)

Technical assistance for the revision of technical specifications and the evaluation of the technical proposals to be received from bidders for the 8th ATO train ore cars and locomotive. (07-038)

Technical assistance in the procurement of new iron ore product wagons. (07-034)

Technical assistance for the acquisition of new wagons for the Carol Lake ATO train. (06-013)

Establishment of availability and cost of signalling relays. (05-077)

Development of a strategic plan for the repair of QNS&L's wagon fleet. (05-076)

Needs analysis for QNS&L's locomotive fleet. (05-060)

KEEWATIN RAILWAY CO LTD

Field inspection of a locomotive. (07-053)

KLOHN-CRIPPEN Evaluation and analysis of the condition of electrical locomotives and freight cars at INCO Mining with the objective of reducing operational costs, and to find alternatives. (97-108)

LABRADOR IRON MINES HOLDINGS

LIMITED (LIM)

Assistance in needs analysis, design, and project management of the 0EPCM type (Engineering Procurement Construction and Management) for two yards of more than 480 cars and a railway link over 8 km. (11-093-13-094)

LAKE SUPERIOR EASTERN RAIL

INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Inspection of a passenger rail car to evaluation its condition. (01-072)


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Study to estimate the additional traffic that could be generated if the Montmagny Subdivision CN track from Harlaka to Saint-Romuald remained open rather than abandoned as planned by the Canadian Transportation Agency. (97-083)

LANGLOIS KRONSTROM DESJARDINS

Review of QNS&L’s long term variable cost allocation model and its application to 2003 costs. (04-076)

LE TRAIN DE CHARLEVOIX

Estimation of operating costs of a proposed tourist train between Pointe-au-Pic and Cap Tourmente. (92-218)

LOWER LAURENTIAN

MUNICIPALITIES

Preparation of briefs and evidence and provision of an expert witness and legal counsel at hearings for the application to abandon a part of the Lachute subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Québec.

(94-222 and 94-236)

MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

Review of installations required to operate a commuter train garage on the Glen Yard site selected for the construction of the McGill University health Centre. (03-194)

MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF

QUEBEC

Mont-Tremblant Park tourist train feasibility study. (99-002)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF

QUEBEC

Verification of the accuracy and rightfulness of the claim made against the Quebec Ministry of Transport by CN and Ecorail for material damages incurred in a derailment in Côteau-du-Lac. (00-060)

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF

QUEBEC

Inspection of culverts and preparation of structure rehabilitation plan. (09-011)

Inspection of two railway bridges and one concrete culvert on the Gatineau-Chelsea-La-Pêche Railway and inspection of eight railway bridges in Vallée-Jonction division. (08-038)

Coordination of applications for approval issued by railway companies within the framework of the construction of two road bridges in Candiac and Delson in the province of Quebec. (07-067)


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Evaluation of the net salvage value of track on the Quebec Central Railway. (04-049)

Preliminary study of alignment, technologies and costs of implementing a high-speed train line between Montreal and the American border (towards New York). (03-108)

Evaluation of the economic impact of the start-up and operation of the Quebec Central Railway on the region.(02-099)

Evaluation of the impact of widening Notre Dame street on the Port of Montreal's railway operations, estimation of cost of redesigning its installations (railway and buildings) in order to recuperate lost capacity. (02-054)

Feasibility study of a temporary rail line between stations in East end of Montreal and the Viau Metro station.(02-006)

Study of inspection procedures and railway operators' regulatory framework in four jurisdictions. (01-073)

Elaboration of parameters to evaluate the condition of secondary railway lines operated by short lines in Quebec.(00-099)

Development of a model to evaluate the economic impact of variations in weight limits for heavy vehicles in Quebec. (99-004)

Evaluation of the net salvage value of the Saint-Eustache-Mirabel segment of CN’s Montfort subdivision. (98-524)

Evaluation of the operating costs of the Corporation du Chemin de Fer de la Gaspésie, including track condition and maintenance requirements. (98-016)

Evaluation of the impact of variations in the weights and dimensions of trucks on transport costs, modal transfers, social costs associated with pollution and accidents, and Québec's economy. (96-235)

Identification and analysis of the various road-rail alliances in North America, evaluation of their potential applicability in the Quebec context and identification of factors likely to lead to the success or failure of such an alliance in this context. (96-228)

Establishment of the net salvage value of the Sorel/Tracy rail segment and overview of the work required to return it to good working condition. (96-226)

Revision of the "Safety Instructions" manual used in the operation procedures of the garage/workshop at Deux-Montagnes. (95-220)


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Evaluation of economic, social and regional impacts related to the implementation of a public transportation system between the South Shore and downtown Montreal on the Champlain bridge axis, using the Estacade, according to the technical and costs specifications derived during the feasibility study for this project. (95-216)

Comparative cost/benefit analysis and assessment of the economic impact of three options proposed as permanent replacements for a temporary bus-only lane on one of the bridges linking the island of Montreal with communities on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. (95-211)

Economic and financial analysis, including traffic forecast, of a high speed train between Québec and Montréal, based on previous analyses done as part of the tripartite study for a Québec-Windsor high speed train. (95-205)

Engineering expertise in the analysis and study of different guided transport systems in the greater Montreal area. (95-202)

Preparation of a manual defining safety procedures at the Saint-Eustache workshop of the Montreal/Deux-Montagnes commuter rail line. (94-219)

Technical assistance in evaluating damage to railway equipment arising from a derailment. (93-213)

Adaptation of a computerized cost model, designed to estimate the variable cost of rail shipments, for use in the analysis of railway branch lines and regional or short-line railways. (93-209)

Evaluation of the possibilities afforded by the intermodal transportation technique proposed by MOQ Rail in technical, commercial and financial terms. (93-207)

Development of the rail portion of an integrated transportation plan for dangerous goods in the greater Montreal area. (92-219)

Line abandonment study to evaluate the effects of rail service on the Chibougamau-Chapais Region. (92-216)

Commuter rail optimization study for the Montreal region covering infrastructure requirements, cost estimation and operating patterns for six current and proposed commuter rail lines. (92-212 and 92-214)

Development of a microcomputer-based railway costing model. (91-208) Evaluation of the cost and financial risks associated with implementing programs to sustain modal competition

on secondary railway lines. (90-208)


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Catenary design for Montreal-Deux-Montagnes suburban rail line modernization and technical support in the field of the high voltage supply and electromagnetic interference. (90-205)

MONTREAL PORT AUTHORITY

Inspection of approximately 100 km of track with GPR equipment using new methods of visual inspection.(12-016)

Enable the Montreal Port Authority to acquire an automated inspection system and provide consultancy services necessary to execute the reconditioning the railway sub-surface and to repair track structure and equipment.(11-020)

MOQ RAIL INC. Analysis of the possibilities afforded by an innovative intermodal transportation system being operated by MOQ Rail on a trial basis. Technical evaluation of the system and evaluations of its commercial potential and financial viability. (93-202)

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION

ACT REVIEW COMMISSION

Expert advice concerning competitive access to rail service by shippers. (92-208)

NOVA SCOTIA POWER

Development of a rail operating plan for the Devco Railway and determination of tariffs based on costs. (99-077)

Estimation of the variable cost for the transportation of coal and evaluation of the rate increase proposed by the Central Nova Scotia Railway to Nova Scotia Power. (98-092)

OSHAWA HARBOUR COMMISSION

Evaluation of variants of a railway spurs connection to the Oshawa Harbour. (03-192)

PORT OF MONTREAL

Detail and design engineering, and development of plans and definitive specifications for the replacement of switches, heating and railway foundation systems at the Port of Montreal. (08-011)

Inspection of points and crossings in the Port of Montreal and recommendations as to their replacement. (07-042)

Analysis of various alternatives concerning the reconstruction a level crossing and various track sections in the Port of Montreal. Design and production of plans and definitive technical specifications and cost estimates for the construction of 2 level crossings and renewal of several track sections. (07-030)


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Evaluation of the importance of a railway link in the Port of Montreal which goes through the Old Port; evaluation of the impact of eliminating this access and of the other alternatives; analysis of impact in terms of operating and environmental costs and problems. Summary of means to improve the current access. (05-046)

Study of noise abatement on the trackage west of the Port of Montreal. (04-090) Provision of railway engineering expertise on likely causes of a train derailment. (02-025) Analysis of the impact on the Port of Montreal’s rail capacity and operations if the network connection with CP

Rail was modified to allow direct train movements from the main line to the container terminals. (00-067)

Evaluation of the Port of Montreal’s rail capacity to handle incoming and outgoing rail container traffic. (99-067)

Technical assistance in the evaluation of the possible causes of a derailment occurred at the Port of Montréal.(95-214)

PPG INDUSTRIES Design of the track and production of plans and specifications for a new salt unloading facility. (94-216)

PRAIRIE AND NORTHERN

TRANSPORTATION

Evaluation of the financial viability of operating two CN subdivisions (Chelan and Arborfield) located in Saskatchewan as a short line railway. Traffic forecasting, planning and costing of road and rail operations, grain handling analysis and financial analysis. (97-058)

QUEBEC CARTIER MINING

Car inspection training. (04-016)

Identification of development strategies aimed at optimising long term operations. (97-103) Assistance in finding the combination of infrastructure and rolling stock which will minimize the cost of

transporting 16 million tons of traffic per year. (94-217)

QUEBEC CARTIER RAILWAY

Development of Quebec Cartier Railway's training plan for car men. (07-027)

Track inspection and maintenance training. (04-005) Assessment of the remaining life of the existing MLW M636 type locomotive fleet and of the future availability

of spare parts. Evaluation of the economic benefits of their replacement by newer high horsepower and high adhesion locomotives. (98-049)


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Follow up on the installation of a new telecommunications system to ensure that it met QCM's requirements.(95-236 and 96-213)

Preparation of tender documents, including technical specifications, for the selection of a contractor to provide material and labour for the installation of a complete telecommunications network. (94-230)

Development of a telecommunications master plan for the Quebec Cartier Mining Railway Company for the next 10-15 years. (94-214)

QUEBEC CENTRAL RAILWAY

(EXPRESS MARCO)

Inspection of the Quebec Central Railway track. (04-057)

Preparation of a five-year business plan. (03-195) Inspection of the track on the Chaudière subdivision of the Quebec Central Railway and recommendations of

works to be carried out to allow safe running of freight trains. (02-076)

Inspection of bridges, evaluation of their structural capacity, including the admissible operating speeds if no work on the bridges was done. Evaluation of the rehabilitation and/or strengthening work required to increase the carrying capacity of the bridges and evaluation of the cost of this work. Inspection of the track. (00-026 and 00-087)

Inspection of infrastructure and preparation of a repair plan and schedule as well as detailed specifications for the works to be undertaken to obtain a certificate of fitness for operation. (99-010)

Re-evaluation of the condition of the track following a study of the feasibility of commercializing the railroad and operating it as a regional railway. (96-221)

Evaluation of the feasibility and financial viability of operating a regional railway on the site of the Quebec Central Railway. (95-206)

QUEBEC IRON & TITANIUM (QIT)

Technical review of the design, manufacturing and testing of railcars. (95-231 and 96-212)

Track inspection and advisory services for the rail facilities. (95-203)

Inspection of railcars. (94-226)


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Assistance in a technical and economic assessment for the selection of one hundred tonne ore hopper cars. (94-212)

QUEBEC NORTH SHORE &

LABRADOR RAILWAY

Feasibility study for the installation of a rail lubricator system in an ore car. (06-025)

Assistance in the acquisition and installation of new railway signalling equipment. (04-051)

Technical assistance for the selection of a new model of locomotive to replace part of the existing fleet. (03-164)

Expertise regarding general maintenance of the track infrastructure and specifically with respect to de-stressing of continuously welded rail. (03-160)

Identification of potential passenger coach leasing companies for the Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway as well as potential buyers of their rail diesel car equipment. (99-048)

Contract implementation, project management and construction supervision services for the installation of a new telecommunications system carried out by Quebec-Tel. (97-116)

Preparation of technical tender and bidding documents for the supply of a new telecommunications system, evaluation of proposals and assistance in contract negotiations. (97-059)

Assessment of telecommunications network, analysis of the various alternatives for a replacement system and recommendations for the future. (96-220)

QUÉBEC TRANSPORTATION

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To act as speakers for a conference regarding railway renewal. (94-234)

QUEBEC-WINDSOR HIGH SPEED RAIL

STEERING COMMITTEE

Evaluation of potential additional revenue for a high speed rail service in the Québec-Montréal-Toronto-Windsor corridor by transporting parcels and other light freight and by letting out concessions in the stations.

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Development of operating strategies for a proposed high speed rail service on the Québec-Windsor corridor.(92-205)

Preliminary route assessment and infrastructure cost estimates for two high speed rail technologies for a high speed rail service on the Québec-Windsor corridor. (92-204)

Development of a ridership forecast for the Quebec Windsor Corridor and optimisation of revenues and operating schedules. (92-203)

QUNO INC. Inspection of yard tracks and private siding connecting it to the rail port of Baie-Comeau. (94-224)

RAIL SAFETY ACT REVIEW

COMMITTEE

Research on various safety regulations. (94-232)

RAILWAY ASSOCIATION

OF CANADA

Estimation of the contribution made by shortline railways to Ontario’s overall competitiveness. (07-001)

RÉGIE AUTONOME DES TRANSPORTS PARISIENS (RATP)

Follow-up of qualification tests made on platform doors. (06-005)

Tests of electronic boards that will be integrated into a train control system used on a Paris subway line. (04-058) Maintenance training services for the new turnouts on the Montreal metro line 2 extension to Laval to the

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) maintenance employees. (03-148)

Technical assistance during design, manufacturing and installation of switch gears for line 2 of the Montreal metro. (02-053)

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF

OTTAWA-CARLETON

Review of CP’s proposal for a commuter train service. (99-042)


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Technical expertise in the area of track maintenance and operations in a study on the feasibility of beginning a pilot project for a light rail passenger service for the cities of Ottawa and Carleton. (97-124)

REVENUE CANADA Evaluation of research and development tax credit claims made by companies in the railway industry. (03-113) Technical assistance to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for the evaluation of research and

development tax credits claims made by companies in the railway industry. (00-082)

Evaluation of research and development tax credit claims made by companies in the railway industry. (04-074)

ROBERVAL-SAGUENAY

RAILWAY

Evaluation of the locomotive needs in view of the increase in the demand for the transportation of raw material.(06-042)

Training on how to build a switch and on track inspection and maintenance. (05-045) Assessment of locomotive requirements for the Roberval-Saguenay Railway. (04-040)

Technical support provided within the course of the process of evaluating the logistics of transporting bauxite between the port and the aluminum storage facilities. (04-017)

Training of maintenance of way employees and their supervisor on minimal standards that need to be observed during track construction or track maintenance works. (04-015)

Preparation of a training and re-certification program on railway regulations. (02-005)

ROCHE LTÉE, GROUPE-CONSEIL

The initial mandate established for the study was to examine the technical feasibility of using a ‘‘direct’’ railway link between the duck and the industrial site which was situated at a higher elevation (intermodal terminal at the Grand Cove maritime port). (10-079)

RSW INC. Technical assistance for railway bridge rehabilitation. (06-001)

ST.LAWRENCE & HUDSON RAILWAY

Evaluation of tracks in the Ottawa area, which are part of the Joint Facility Ottawa Terminal. (97-081 and 97-082)

Evaluation of the information systems presently used by St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway and recommendation of changes based on the real needs of the railway. (97-034)


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SNC LAVALIN CANARAIL’S mandate was to comprehensively treat the items implicated in the integration of the future electrification of 25 kV during the conception and construction of the east train as a means to facilitate electrification. (10-028)

SOCIÉTÉ DE DÉVELOPPEMENT

ÉCONOMIQUE DES PREMIÈRES

NATIONS

Pre-feasibility study for the operation of passenger and freight trains from Sept-Îles to Labrador City. (04-011)

Evaluation of the feasibility of acquiring the railway infrastructure of the QNS&L between Ross Bay Junction and Schefferville and operating it as a short-line, for the First Nations of the region. (02-104)

SOCIÉTÉ DE TRANSPORT DE LA

COMMUNAUTÉ URBAINE DE

MONTRÉAL

Evaluation of the operational and infrastructure impacts of the extension of lines 4 and 5 of the Montreal metro on line 2, using the RAILSIM operations simulation software, and development of feasible operating scenarios.

(01-032)

Audit of the infrastructure maintenance centre of the Montreal Urban Community Transportation Corporation in order to determine maintenance needs and review the organization of the maintenance work. (97-004)

Technical audit covering the management methodology and rolling stock maintenance programs for the Montreal subway. (94-211)

Design and implementation of an information system capable of managing the maintenance and rehabilitation of the public transportation equipment (subway and buses) for the management needs of the STCUM's maintenance workshops. (93-000)

Analysis of the reliability of three systems for MR73 subway cars used by the Montreal metro. (92-217)

SOCIÉTÉ DE TRANSPORT DE

LAVAL (STL)

The project, considered by the STL, consists of implementing a cable aerial transport system between the Montmorency metro station and the Carrefour Laval shopping center. The objective is to meet ridership needs while waiting for a possible extension of the subway system. (11-088)


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SOCIÉTÉ DES CHEMINS DE FER

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Value assessment of SD-40 locomotives operated by the Société des chemins de fer du Québec. (05-011)

SOCIÉTÉ PORTUAIRE DE BAIE-COMEAU

(SOPOR)

Evaluation of all the railway installations owned by Sopor. (06-033)

Inspection of SOPOR’s yard tracks (94-223)

Technical assistance and engineering services for expansion of SOPOR’s rail yard facilities. Detailed design specifications and tender documents, management of the tender process and supervision of the implementation.

(94-207 and 94-237)

SOCIÉTÉ POUR LA PROMOTION DE

L’INDUSTRIE FERROVIAIRE

Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of human resources in the railway industry in Quebec and identification of training and development needs for the future. (01-022)

SODES Economic expertise and strategic advice to the Canadian marine industry to evaluate the impact of user fees on the industry. (00-023)

TGV CANADA Evaluation of costs and construction schedules and preparation of a detailed work plan based on several contractual strategies for a high speed rail project between Quebec City and Toronto. (96-218)

Estimation of the cost and definition of the deliverables of a Québec-Toronto High Speed Rail (HSR) Preliminary Design Phase. (95-230)

Provision of construction schedules as well as capital and operating costs for TGV Canada’s proposed high speed rail (HSR) link in the Québec-Toronto corridor. (95-224)

TIMMINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Feasibility study for the extension of the rail line to better serve local forest products companies and local mining companies. (01-035)


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TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTC)

Professional and specialized transit services to perform a business case for the installation of platform edge doors in the Toronto subway system. Peer review of their consultant’s feasibility and constructability reports.

(10-011)

TRANSLINK Technical assistance for the procurement of a passenger locomotive. (05-008)

TRANSPORT CANADA

Review of railway’s system design specifications for computer-assisted and non-computer assisted occupancy control system. (01-098)

Comparative study of grain transportation and handling in Canada and the United States in order to evaluate the policy options stemming from Justice Estey’s review of Canadian grain transportation. (98-056)

TSHIUETIN TRANSPORT

COMPANY

Technical assistance in order to establish rates to charge to the New Millenium mining company to operate trains on the Tshiuetin railway. (09-043)

Assistance in the start-up of Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach and the Innu Matimekush/Lac John Nation’s railway. (04-054)

Development of a Safety Management System compliant with Transport Canada’s requirements for the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach and the Innu Matimekush/Lac John Nation’s new railway. (04-053)

UNIFORÊT-SCIERIE PORT CARTIER

Assistance in contract negotiations concerning transportation of Uniforêt’s wood on the Québec Cartier Mining Railway, including an analysis of the railway’s costs and a review of the railway’s proposed contract. (96-241)

VIA RAIL Verification of the feasibility and cost estimate for VIA RAIL’s ViaFast project for a 200 KPH train between Montreal and Toronto. (02-055)

Expertise to evaluate a new operating concept proposed by VIA for a high speed rail project linking Montreal to Toronto, via Ottawa. (90-202)

WABUSH MINES Certification of locomotive engineers. (07-002) Training of train crews and newly hired track maintenance employees. (06-008) Development of an operating manual and training on Canadian Rail Operating rules and on locomotive driving.

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WEST COAST EXPRESS

Assessment of the current maintenance service of West Coast Express’s rolling stock fleet and recommendation on ways to improve and optimise the service. Preparation of tender documents and participation in bids evaluation for the selection of a contractor. (99-066)

WINDSOR PORT AUTHORITY

Provision of track engineering advice regarding the best track alignment to select in Windsor’s port area.(01-068)

ZINS BEAUCHESNES

Evaluation of the potential market for a shop specialized in the repair and modification of railway freight cars.(00-039)

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