Allowed to do the work.
CUNA works on operating railways. Safety is the condition of being allowed to do the work — not a separate marketing topic.
The credentials on this page are the programs CUNA listed in September 2026. Daily field practices will be published once CUNA confirms them.
Credentials & programs
ISN
- ISN
- A contractor safety-compliance system used by Class 1 railways and industrial owners to review a contractor’s safety record and documents before work is awarded.
- Procurement teams use ISNetworld scores to decide who is allowed on site.
eRailSafe
- eRailSafe / participating railways
- A contractor credential used on Canadian railway property: background screening, safety training and a photo ID required to work on host-railway infrastructure.
- Without a current eRailSafe credential, crews cannot access many CN and other host-railway sites.
TIG
- Railway qualification under Transport Canada Rules Respecting Track Safety
- The qualification that allows a person to inspect track, identify defects against the Rules Respecting Track Safety, and prescribe remedial action.
- Inspection reports used for compliance and capital planning need to come from qualified inspectors.
CROR
- Railway operating qualification
- The operating-rules qualification required to work on and around moving trains under Canadian railway rules.
- Host railways expect CROR-qualified people for flagging, protection and work in the operating environment.
A-Z licensed operators
- Province of Ontario
- The licence required to operate combination vehicles (floats, trailers) with air brakes on Ontario highways.
- Material moves and boom/float work on public roads require licensed operators, not just people who can run a machine on track.
Crews are railroaders. Work is done under Canadian Rail Operating Rules and the Rules Respecting Track Safety.
Daily practice
Job briefing
Field work starts with a briefing covering the task, protection and hazards.
Track protection
Work on or near the railway is done under the host railway’s protection rules.
PPE
High-visibility clothing, boots, eye and hearing protection as required by the site.
The company was built on safety, integrity and customer service.
Documents on request
- Contractor safety documentation for ISNetworld / host-railway onboarding
- Insurance certificates
- WSIB clearance, if requested
Tell us about your track.
Request a quote, ask for an inspection, or call if the railway is already stopped.