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signal & communications maintenance

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Signal & communication maintenance services

reliable maintenance for critical communications

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TTR is responsible for maintaining all of the USRC signalling cable and equipment. Our signalling team is dedicated to maintaining, inspecting and controlling the hundreds of signals and miles of signaling cable along the USRC in compliance with TTR and Transport Canada standards.

TTR is responsible for maintaining all of the USRC signalling cable and equipment. Our signalling team is dedicated to maintaining, inspecting and controlling the hundreds of signals and miles of signaling cable along the USRC in compliance with TTR and Transport Canada standards.

Signal and communication boxes beside train tracks

Some of the responsibilities the TTR signalling division have include maintaining and repairing:

  • Crossing Warning Systems

  • Fiber optics

  • Wireless communications

  • Relays

  • Gate mechanisms

  • Cables

  • Batteries

  • Grid resistance

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TTR worker working on the tracks seen from his waist down

The teams of Signal Maintainers are responsible for troubleshooting and inspecting the above items as well as the switches, circuits, safety monitoring systems and snow clearing devices.

The teams of Signal Maintainers are responsible for troubleshooting and inspecting the above items as well as the switches, circuits, safety monitoring systems and snow clearing devices.

TTR worker working on the tracks seen from his waist down

The signals department handles a variety of different tasks from lubricating mechanisms and machines to troubleshooting code or signal failures. However, each job is important to have a properly functioning signals division as well as to ensure all trains coming in and out of the USRC are directed safely to their destination.

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keeping trains moving
safely and reliably 
through one of Canada's
Busiest rail corridors

railway infrastructure services

services built for safety & reliability

Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR) keeps railways running safely with expert track, signal, and infrastructure maintenance. Discover all the services TTR offers.

Flagging/track protection

Flagging protection is commonly used to ensure that trains move safely through construction areas managed by TTR or others outside firms.

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Level Crossing installations & Maintenance

All highway and grade level crossing maintenance is the responsibilty of TTR, where the tracks are considered part of the USRC.

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Project Management & Construction Services

TTR is responsible for project management and construction projects to maintain the USRC, and supervising construction being performed by outside companies hired by the City or GO Transit.

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Railway Training Services

Accredited provider of Metrolinx Approved Personal Track Safety (PTS) & Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) training courses.

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Signal & Communications Maintenance

Our signalling team is dedicated to maintaining, inspecting and controlling the hundreds of signals and miles  of signalling cable along the USRC in compliance with TTR and Transport Canada standards.

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Track Maintenance & Construction

Track maintenance invovles a variety of different tasks which can include replacing track ties, repairing sections of track, seasonal construction and repair work at various spots across the system.

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Train Marshalling

Train marshalling describes the train car order which is put together to make a train. TTR is responsible for marshalling the trains once they enter the port and send them back out.

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