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Meet Bridget Lyons, our Talent Acquisition Specialist for Western Canada. Bridget plays a crucial role in our team, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategy for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees. Her expertise lies in effectively managing high-volume recruitment pipelines and placing skilled candidates. Bridget’s journey into the railway industry showcases her passion for growth and excellence. Transitioning from a successful career in recruitment, she quickly found her place at Universal Rail Systems. Her authenticity, adaptability, and determination have been key to her success. Bridget advocates for women in the railway industry and encourages others to join this dynamic industry. Connect with Bridget on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEQUg8as

🚧 Project Spotlight: Northern Manitoba Tie Program 🚧 Our Production and Rehabilitation team recently completed a significant tie replacement project for a Short Line customer in Northern Manitoba. Our skilled crew replaced over 120,000 ties and resurfaced hundreds of miles of track. This extensive work was completed with precision and efficiency, ensuring the longevity and safety of the rail infrastructure. Universal Rail Systems delivers top-tier service and commitment to our freight-rail customers - keeping their movement, on track!

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned Universal Rail Systems website, unifying our company brands and highlighting the extensive range of solutions we offer across Canada. The new site seamlessly integrates A&B Rail Services and OWS Railroad Construction & Maintenance, enhancing connectivity between our operating companies and Universal Rail Systems. See www.universalrail.com In tandem with our website launch, we are consolidating our social media presence. All content previously associated with A&B and OWS will now be available on Universal Rail Systems' LinkedIn and Facebook pages. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting new chapter in our branding journey!

Happy Thanksgiving - from our Universal Rail family, to yours!

Presenting the 2024 winners of the Barry Diggins Memorial Scholarship, honouring the memory of our late team member and colleague, Barry Diggins. We received a number of incredible applications representing a diverse range of academic disciplines and backgrounds, making the selection process challenging. Congratulations to all the applicants and to this year's winners: 🎓 Abigael Lyons - MacEwan University, Communications 🎓 Emily Burke - University of Windsor, Nursing 🎓 Madison Wilson - Humber College, Paralegal 🎓 Shyla Houle - Akita International University, Asian Studies The winners impressed us all with their essays on "The Dangers of Distracted Driving" and will receive a $2,000 scholarship. All the best in your academic journeys!

Universal Railway Operations (URO) is proud to have contributed to Conuma Resources' move to their new Quintette operation in Tumbler Ridge, BC! Since 2017, our dedicated team at URO has partnered with Conuma Resources to deliver comprehensive train loading and site logistics solutions. Our collaborative efforts have included meticulous planning and execution to ensure efficient and seamless operations. We're thrilled to be part of this new and exciting chapter for Conuma Resources!

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Universal Rail Systems stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada. We reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and honour the survivors and their families. As we strive to build a more inclusive and respectful future, we are committed to listening, learning, and taking meaningful actions.