SYSTRA Canada Awarded a New Strategic Mandate to Study Capacity Enhancement of the Hudson Bay Railway Corridor

SYSTRA Canada Awarded a New Strategic Mandate to Study Capacity Enhancement of the Hudson Bay Railway Corridor

The first part of the study is already underway, focusing on the Flin Flon Subdivision, a 140 km section connecting Flin Flon to The Pas, Manitoba. It will be followed by a study covering an additional 828.812 km of the railway network to the Port of Churchill.

These new mandates mark an important milestone in the expansion of our activities in Canada and further reinforce our recognized expertise in freight rail, mining rail infrastructure, and heavy-haul transportation.

They also reflect a shared ambition to build up the Hudson Bay Railway as a strategic transportation corridor for Canada and a key international export gateway, particularly through its connection to the Port of Churchill.

A Project Supporting the Diversification of Trade Corridors

The objective of these studies is to evaluate the current capacity of the railway network and identify the improvements required to support future traffic growth, particularly in the context of heavier trains and increasing operational demands.

As part of this project, our teams will support Arctic Gateway Group by:

• Assessing the current performance of the railway infrastructure, including track, bridges, and hydraulic structures;
• Identifying existing capacity constraints;
• Developing improvement scenarios aligned with future operational needs;
• Estimating the investments required to implement these improvements.

A Structured Two-Phase Approach

The studies will follow a two-phase methodology:

• Phase 1 – Preliminary Corridor Assessment: Identification of critical areas and development of initial recommendations.
• Phase 2 – Detailed Technical Assessment: Comprehensive engineering analyses and the development of a prioritized improvement program.

This structured approach will provide Arctic Gateway Group with a clear, progressive, and reliable framework to support future investment decisions.

Recognized Expertise Supporting a New Partner

This project builds on SYSTRA Canada’s extensive experience delivering complex projects on high-capacity railway networks, particularly in the mining and industrial sectors. It brings together expertise in:

• Railway engineering;
• Rail capacity assessment;
• Structural engineering for bridges and hydraulic structures;
• Capital investment planning.

The project also supports Arctic Gateway Group’s vision to strengthen its position as the Arctic’s leading trade corridor and making the Port of Churchill a major national port in Canada, enabling the vast natural resources and diverse products of Western Canada to reach international markets via Hudson Bay.

A promising new partnership

This new mandate once again demonstrates SYSTRA Canada’s ability to support its clients in delivering complex railway infrastructure projects.

SYSTRA Canada selected to contribute in the delivery of the Hamilton LRT project

SYSTRA Canada selected to contribute to the development of the future Hamilton LRT as part of the design joint venture responsible for civil works and utility systems.

Contributing to a new era of mobility for Hamilton.

Planned to run along a 14-kilometre corridor through the urban core of the city, the Hamilton LRT will connect key destinations from McMaster University to Eastgate Square, strengthening east-west mobility across the municipality.

Once in service, the network will improve access to public transit for residents, strengthen intermodality with local and regional transportation networks, and support more sustainable urban development along the corridor.

The project will also support the long-term economic growth of the City of Hamilton.

A collaborative delivery model for a complex urban infrastructure project.

The project will be delivered through an integrated alliance model bringing together public and private partners for the design, construction, and delivery of the project.

In this context:

• Metrolinx is the project owner
• Aecon is leading construction activities
• Hatch, Egis, and SYSTRA Canada form the joint-venture responsible for the design of the civil works and utility systems, as well as the preliminary studies related to stations, track, and transportation systems

This collaborative approach is intended to ensure close coordination among all stakeholders from the earliest stages of the project, promoting integrated planning and optimized execution.

Putting expertise at the service of the development phase.

The project is now entering an approximately 18 to 24-month development phase during which the partners will work jointly to refine the technical requirements, delivery strategy, cost parameters, and implementation schedule.

This stage will help establish the foundations required for future construction activities and advance preparatory work across the entire corridor.

Strengthening SYSTRA Canada’s position in complex transportation infrastructure.

SYSTRA Canada’s participation in the Hamilton LRT project reflects the continued growth of its rail and public transit project portfolio in Canada, as well as its recognized expertise in delivering complex, multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure programs.

By contributing to the development of this major urban mobility corridor, SYSTRA Canada continues its commitment to shaping the future of more sustainable mobility across the country.