RAILROAD CONTRACTOR

Track work, maintenance, and Emergency Response built around railroad schedules.

Track work, maintenance, and Emergency Response built around railroad schedules.

John Hunter Company is a family-owned and operated railway contractor based in British Columbia, proudly supporting the rail industry with dependable crews, practical expertise, and a commitment to the communities we serve.

Rail Doesn't Stop. Neither Do We.

Rail Doesn't Stop. Neither Do We.

From planned projects to urgent callouts, our crews are ready around the clock to support railway operations. We understand the time-sensitive nature of the industry and respond quickly to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

Track Work

Repairs, support, and maintenance work.

Emergency Response

Site access, cleanup, and coordination.

RAILROAD CONTRACTOR

Track work, maintenance, and Emergency Response built around railroad schedules.

John Hunter Company is a family-owned and operated railway contractor based in British Columbia, proudly supporting the rail industry with dependable crews, practical expertise, and a commitment to the communities we serve.

Rail Doesn't Stop. Neither Do We.

From planned projects to urgent callouts, our crews are ready around the clock to support railway operations. We understand the time-sensitive nature of the industry and respond quickly to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

Track Work

Repairs, support, and maintenance work.

Emergency Response

Site access, cleanup, and coordination.

SERVICES

Reliable railway services backed by experienced crews who understand the urgency and demands of the industry.

Track construction & repair

Support for track builds, repairs, tie work, surfacing coordination, and jobsite preparation.

Derailment response

Support when time matters — from site stabilization to practical field assistance after unexpected issues.

Site Remediations

Site remediation support including cleanup, material handling, and coordination to restore rail-adjacent areas safely and efficiently.

Transload Services

Safe, efficient transloading between railcars, trucks, and other rail equipment to keep freight moving smoothly through every stage of transport.

Right-of-way support

Clearing, access support, cleanup, site readiness, and field tasks along railroad corridors.

Traction Motor and Railcar Wheel Changeouts

Fast, coordinated traction motor changeouts with experienced crews and safe handling of heavy rail components to keep equipment back in service quickly.

Need help with a service that’s not listed?

Need help with a service that’s not listed?

Give us a call — we’ll be happy to assist and point you in the right direction.

Give us a call — we’ll be happy to assist and point you in the right direction.

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CAPABILITIES

Built for the realities of railroad work.

Rail work is different from general contracting. Crews need to respect access windows, live operations, clearance rules, and the kind of communication that keeps sites moving safely.

Safety

Work planned around rail-site requirements.

Access

Coordination for windows, crews, and sites.

Field

Practical crews for hands-on rail work.

Response

Support for urgent site issues and repairs.

CAPABILITIES

Built for the realities of railroad work.

Rail work is different from general contracting. Crews need to respect access windows, live operations, clearance rules, and the kind of communication that keeps sites moving safely.

Safety

Work planned around rail-site requirements.

Access

Coordination for windows, crews, and sites.

Field

Practical crews for hands-on rail work.

Response

Support for urgent site issues and repairs.

We'll help you get back on track.

01

Review the work

Define the site, schedule, safety requirements, access constraints, and equipment needs.

02

Plan the window

Build a practical approach that fits rail operations and keeps communication clear.

03

Execute in the field

Bring the right crew, keep the site organized, and close the loop when work is complete.

CONTACT

Need our Services?

As a family-run team based in British Columbia, we take pride in responding quickly and doing the job right. We’re here to support your rail operations when you need us. Reach out anytime!

john@johnhuntercompany.ca

(604) 892-4221

1016 Industrial Way, Squamish, BC, Canada

CONTACT

Need our Services?

As a family-run team based in British Columbia, we take pride in responding quickly and doing the job right. We’re here to support your rail operations when you need us. Reach out anytime!

john@johnhuntercompany.ca

(604) 892-4221

1016 Industrial Way, Squamish, BC, Canada

John Hunter Company

© 2026 John Hunter Company. All rights reserved.

John Hunter Company

© 2026 John Hunter Company. All rights reserved.

Railroad contracting • Emergency Services • Field support