About Us
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ABOUT IRON AND OAK RAILROAD SERVICES
At Iron and Oak, our team greatly emphasizes strong relationships at every point of contact. We utilize our communication, project management, and construction services to assist clients in meeting the requirements of their industrial track.
Iron and Oak Railroad services differ from other Rail Contractors as they strive to build a long-term maintenance plan for their customers. A plan that includes our customer’s budgets, shut down schedules, long-term logistic goals, consistent track safety improvements, and more.
Here, we aspire to challenge the industry’s standards for Industrial Track Maintenance. Included in your monthly track Inspections is not only the Inspection Report but also Derail Inspections, Switch Inspections, including Switch Maintenance. Any defects on an inspection will be communicated to the customer, a solution discussed based and agreed upon and an estimate provided to initiate repairs if outside of the scope of monthly track maintenance.
At Iron and Oak Railroad Services we believe that one good job leads to another. We are confident in our work, our pricing, and our experience.
In order to assess your track and provide pricing for Track Maintenance and Construction we offer complimentary initial site visits to meet and provide our recommendations. Please contact harlee@ironandoakrail.com to book anytime.
Our Services
Our boots on the ground experience combined with our technical knowledge means that clients benefit from safety culture, comprehensive track maintenance planning, and a dedicated team. We help our customers with:
- Transport Canada Guidelines
- CN/CP Safety Standards
- Industrial Track standards
Director of Business for Iron and Oak Railroad Services –Harlee Barfknecht-Zuber
Harlee has a background in Business Marketing, Graduating from Mohawk College in 2009 with a Diploma in Business Advertising. After working in Industrial Sales and Metal Recycling, Harlee made the transition over to the Railroad industry 3 years ago. Working for other railroad contractors has allowed Harlee to see what works and where improvements can be implemented.
Working from the experience and knowledge of being an industrial customer, she seeks to bridge the gap between Railroad contractor recommendations and industrial production and operational track requirements.
Harlee is a passionate and dedicated railroader, and she looks forward to visiting your site and creating long term maintenance plans that take into consideration safety, budgetary, and scheduling concerns unique to each customer. Harlee believes that Track Maintenance takes planning and should always be proactive vs reactive to avoid costly shutdowns to production.
In Co-Founding Iron and Oak Railroad Services Harlee can offer a level of professional dedication that’s comes from personal accountability, grit, and determination. Guaranteeing customer communication, satisfaction, value, and transparency.
Director of Operations –Nigel Murdza
Nigel brings with him nearly 20 years of track maintenance and construction experience. In the beginning of his career Nigel worked on several large scale track construction projects. More recently Nigel has spent over a decade working for PNR Railworks on track safety maintenance for Mertolinks on the Oakville Subdivision which sees nearly 400 passenger railcars daily. Nigel is passionate and experienced about track safety and standards holding his TIG certification along with his CROR, Erail safety and First Aid Training.
Nigel has vast experience and knowledge in a diverse range of customer tracks and what requirements are standard for Class 1’s, Shortlines, Industrials track, and Transport Canada. He assesses and creates long-term maintenance plans for Iron and Oaks Railroad Services customers because he is a firm believer that consistent improvements to the track keep railways safe for everyone.
In Co-Founding Iron and Oak Railroad Services Nigel is able pass along the knowledge and passion he has for the tradition of the rail industry. Nigel’s greatest quality as a leader is his ability to empower others and share the pride he has for the Railroad, an essential industry that past generations shared in along with generations to come.
WHAT WE OFFER
Track Maintenance
Iron and Oak Railroad Services has multifaceted industry experience and are fully qualified to take care of all kinds of track maintenance requirements.
Railroad Construction
Ever since our inception, we have constructed, maintained, and repaired numerous tracks throughout Ontario.
Track Inspection
We conduct efficient and effective track inspections whenever and wherever required.
