Railway works

L.A. Hébert offers an extensive fleet of heavy and specialized equipment dedicated to railway work, providing a flexible and high-performance solution to meet the most demanding project requirements. Available machinery includes rail excavators from 15 to 35 metric tonnes with a wide range of quick-attach tools, aerial work platforms, excavators, rail loaders, and equipment designed for snow removal.
The company also provides railcars for bulk material transport and flatcars adapted for moving all types of equipment to work sites. Technical support is available to optimize on-track operations, including emergency work

L.A. Hébert carries out civil works within railway rights-of-way, including culvert replacement — a critical operation for ensuring the safety and longevity of railway infrastructure. These interventions include hydraulic and structural assessment, upgrading to current standards and installation in compliance with Transport Canada requirements, using rigorous methods that guarantee the reliability and conformity of all structures.
Beyond culvert replacement, the company offers an extensive range of specialized services:

• Stabilization of permanent structures
• Rip-rap installation
• Rock face scaling
• Construction of new track sections or sidings
• Installation of trackside drainage channels
• Railway bridge reconstruction
• Environmental rehabilitation following incidents
• Slope stabilization
• Specialized piling operations
• Ballast replacement
• Level crossing reconstruction
• Installation of signalling and communication systems

L.A. Hébert offers specialized railway snow removal services to ensure the safety and performance of rail networks throughout the winter. Our teams work directly on the tracks to keep operations running smoothly, even during heavy snowfall.

We clear:

• Rails and immediate surroundings
• Switches and sensitive components
• Critical areas where snow hinders traffic

Our safe methods and specialized equipment allow us to work effectively in confined spaces without compromising the integrity of the railway infrastructure.