Rail manufacturer/supplier Upper Canada Rail Services to open building in Welland

“Fast-forward to now, and they have all their permits and are starting construction out there. They are putting up a 20,000-square-foot (1,860-square-metre) building with the potential to expand,” said Campion.

On its website, the company said it is a “manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of assembly components and spare parts for locomotives, freight cars and passenger coaches.” It manufactures and supplies assemblies and spare parts that meet or exceed those of original equipment manufacturers, it said.

“They’ll probably hire somewhere around 30 people when they open, and there’s room for expansion. It’s a solid company,” Campion said.

The mayor said it’s a good fit and welcome addition to the city and helps diversify the manufacturing base.

“The more diverse the base, the better. It’s good to have manufacturers in different sectors.”

Campion said the company deals in a very specific sector and that the rail industry is alive and booming.

Welland is also home to Gio Rail, with customers across Niagara served by the 55 kilometres of track it operates. It also has 58 kilometres from Mississauga to Orangeville and purchased Port Colborne-based Trillium Railway in 2018.

“Rail is part of our history,” said Campion