efficient movement of goods

Efficient movement of goods is critical to any business operating in the North, particularly in the mining sector. Ontario Northland has a long history of providing freight services to Northern Ontario’s mines, providing a connection to the North American rail systems so goods can reach global economies.

Our 675-mile rail system spans from Moosonee in the north, to North Bay in the south, from Calstock in the west to Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec in the east. This rail network encompasses more than 2.5 million railway ties, 602 crossings, 90 railway bridges, underpasses and overpasses, 2,247 culverts and 115 buildings.

At Ontario Northland we work with businesses in Northeastern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec to improve access to suppliers and customers throughout North America. Ontario Northland connects with Canadian National (CN) and Genesee & Wyoming’s Ottawa Valley Railway for furtherance to Canadian Pacific (CP). Interchange points are located in North Bay, RouynNoranda and Hearst, where freight regularly moves in and out of our region.

Our freight trains are capable of carrying large volumes of goods, great distances. Ontario Northland also handles special train movements for heavy or dimensional loads. We offer customers the ability to load rail cars at a maximum weight on rail of 286,000 lbs., which is the standard rail weight loading on most Canadian railways. When customers choose to ship by rail they are choosing a reliable, efficient and sustainable transportation solution. Providing both inbound and outbound services, we have become part of daily operations for many of our customers. Delivery of products such as fuel helps our customers seamlessly continue operations, regardless of inclement weather.

As an environmentally conscious transportation solution, our rail network is the modern, future- ready, service that gets goods where they need to go. Ontario Northland has been investing in our rail network for over 120 years, which means we have the reputation of providing services that customers can count on, with future generations in mind. Let our team walk you through the step-by-step process of becoming a customer. Whether it is one load or 100 loads, single cars or dedicated trains, we want to deliver a rail shipping solution that makes sense for you. If you are located off the rail line, we can still connect to you so you can unlock the benefits of shipping with Ontario Northland.