About Canadian Railway Solutions Corp.
The modern solution to a timeless industry: railway safety training, industrial rail audits and consulting from Calmar, Alberta, delivered on-site anywhere in Canada.
Who we are
Canadian Railway Solutions Corp. exists to be the leading provider of innovative and sustainable railway solutions in Canada, enhancing safety, efficiency and compliance for the operators who keep the country moving.
We deliver railway safety training, industrial rail audits, track inspection, derailment investigation, safety consulting, HSMS and SECOR certification support, and AI integration services. Our work bridges the gap between traditional railway operations and future-forward technology, so your team can focus on safety and logistics.
Meet Shaun, Founder & Principal Consultant
Safety runs in Shaun's blood. His grandfather, Bob Lee, founded and ran On-Site Safety, and Shaun grew up watching him work, learning early what safety looks like when it's done right and the value it delivers when it's more than a checkbox. That grounding carried him into oilfield safety operations, where compliance was never paperwork. It was the difference between workers going home and workers getting hurt. From there he built and ran a series of ventures across safety and compliance, and it was while working closely with industrial rail siding startups that he found the gap: operators were being handed recycled training and thin audits in an industry with zero margin for error.
So he built the fix from the ground up. Every CRSC training program is developed in-house and paired with a student handout playbook that takes real time and energy to produce, and it shows. Accurate to the program, user friendly, and referenceable long after the course ends, it turns training from a pile of information into a working sequence your people can actually run. Clients call it their rail bible.
The same standard applies to program development. Whether CRSC is building your safety management system, General Operating Instructions or full rail safety management system from the ground up, or revising what you already have, every program ships with a usable implementation document and the support to put it into practice. Nothing gets handed over that your team can't operate.
Shaun also sees where the industry is heading. Rail is shifting, technologically and otherwise, and rather than letting operators get overwhelmed by it, CRSC integrates new technologies specifically for each organization it works with, not as a one-size-fits-all alternative. He leads every engagement personally, supported by a core team that is always ready and committed to the client, with best-in-class subcontractors brought in where specialized depth is needed. The goal never changes: safety, defensible data and real results. Make the rail side of your operation safe and simple, back every decision with data that stands up to regulators, insurers and boards, and send every worker home at the end of every shift.
"An ounce of performance is worth a pound of preaching"
Credentials & qualifications
- Certified Industrial Railway Track Inspector
- Certified Train the Trainer
- NCSO designation
- Subject matter expert in industrial rail safety, training and compliance program development
- Developer and instructor of CROR/IROR operating rules training
- COR and SECOR program development
- Derailment and incident investigation experience
How we work
Independent
We work for you, not a railway or a regulator. Our audits, inspections and investigations give you an unbiased picture of your operation.
Compliance-first
Every recommendation is grounded in railway regulations and safety standards, from operating rules to HSMS and SECOR requirements.
On-site, anywhere in Canada
Training and audits happen at your facility, on your track, with your equipment. Hands-on and site-specific.
Modern methods
From digital documentation to AI-assisted workflows, we bring current tools to a timeless industry.
Based in Calmar, Alberta and serving all of Canada
Canadian Railway Solutions Corp. is headquartered in Calmar, Alberta, and travels to industrial rail sites across every province. Whether you need training, audits or investigations at your facility, reach out and we will come to you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Canadian Railway Solutions Corp.?
Canadian Railway Solutions Corp. is a railway safety company based in Calmar, Alberta, founded and led by Shaun. It provides railway safety training, industrial rail audits, track inspection, derailment investigation, safety consulting, HSMS and SECOR certification support, and AI integration services to railway operators across Canada. Its slogan is "The modern solution to a timeless industry."
Where does Canadian Railway Solutions operate?
Canadian Railway Solutions Corp. is headquartered in Calmar, Alberta, and serves clients across all of Canada. Training, audits, track inspections and investigations are delivered on-site at your facility, anywhere in the country. To discuss a project in your region, call 1-587-599-8627 or email shaun@canadianrail.ca.
What railway safety training does Canadian Railway Solutions offer?
Canadian Railway Solutions Corp. delivers railway safety training built entirely in-house, including CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules) and IROR training, rail car movement and switching safety, and full train-the-trainer programs so companies can build internal training capacity. Every course includes a detailed student handout playbook that remains a practical field reference long after the classroom, not just a copy of the slides.
What is CROR training and who needs it?
The Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) govern safe train and equipment movement on Canadian railways. Anyone operating, switching or supervising rail movements at an industrial site, plant siding or shortline needs rules training appropriate to their role. CRSC delivers CROR and IROR training tailored to your specific operation, with student playbooks your crews can reference every day on the job.
Does CRSC perform industrial rail audits and track inspections?
Yes. CRSC conducts independent industrial railway audits, certified track inspections, and rail safety assessments at facilities across Canada. All findings are documented to a standard that is defensible in front of regulators, insurers and boards, giving operators an unbiased, evidence-based picture of their rail operation.
Can CRSC build or revise our safety management system?
CRSC develops and revises safety management systems (SMS), Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS), General Operating Instructions (GOI) and complete rail safety management programs, and supports COR and SECOR certification. Every program is delivered with a usable implementation document and hands-on support, so your team can actually operate the system, not just file it.
Does Canadian Railway Solutions investigate derailments and rail incidents?
Yes. CRSC provides independent derailment and incident investigation for industrial rail operators, identifying root causes and delivering documented, defensible findings with practical corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Who leads Canadian Railway Solutions Corp.?
CRSC was founded by Shaun, whose background spans oilfield safety operations, entrepreneurship across safety and compliance, and hands-on work with industrial rail siding operators. He is a Certified Industrial Railway Track Inspector and Certified Train the Trainer, holds an NCSO designation, and is a recognized subject matter expert whose expertise is built on years in the field and the proprietary training programs and compliance systems he has developed. He personally leads every engagement from CRSC's base in Calmar, Alberta, supported by a committed core team and best-in-class subcontractors where specialized expertise is needed.
How does CRSC help rail operators adopt new technology?
The rail industry is changing quickly, from digital documentation to AI-assisted workflows. Rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all product, CRSC integrates modern tools specifically for each organization it works with, so operators gain the benefits of new technology without being overwhelmed by it, along with the defensible data and measurable results that come with doing it right.
How much does railway safety training or an industrial rail audit cost?
Every operation is different, so CRSC scopes each engagement to your site, headcount and regulatory requirements rather than quoting flat packages. Contact us with a description of your operation and we will provide a clear, itemized quote with no surprises. Training, audits, inspections and program development are each priced to the actual work involved.
How do I get started with Canadian Railway Solutions?
Call 1-587-599-8627 or email shaun@canadianrail.ca to discuss your training, audit, inspection or program development needs. CRSC is based in Calmar, Alberta and delivers all services on-site, anywhere in Canada.
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