About Us
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation,
a historic first!
Our entreprise
To ensure the long-term economic and social development of their communities, the First Nations of Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, Matimekush-Lac John and Kawawachikamach created Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc, to operate a railway service between Emeril Jct in Labrador and the Town of Schefferville in Quebec.
Its mission is to offer to its clients a high quality, safe, and reliable rail service, at a competitive price that is responsive to the requirements of the populations, served and to create and retain quality jobs for the members of our communities.
In addition, to maintain a close bond between the communities of Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, Matimekush-Lac John and Kawawachikamach, by 2015 TSH will be one of the main employers in the transportation industry in Northern Quebec. Its strong commitment to the quality of its services, the development of its employees and its contribution to the members of its founding communities, will make it the best all-round company in Northern Quebec.
Meaning of the word Tshiuetin
Tshiuetin means “North Wind”. A selected expression for a Nordic way and also it underlines the impact of such a company for the aboriginal communities. Indeed, it is a strong wind of freshness which blows now. For the first time in the history of our country, a railroad is owned by a group of First Nations.
Main values shared by our organization
History
Sept-Îles, December 15, 2004. Tshiuetin Rail Transportation, the first ever railway owned by Aboriginal people–”the Montagnais” from Uashat mak Mani-Utenam and Matimekoch/Lac John as well as “the Naskapis” from Kawawachicamach–will launch its operations December 1, 2005.
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation is determined to offer its customers high quality services. “We want to provide up to two safe and comfortable passenger train services per week. To meet this objective, we purchased new equipment, improved safety measures and ensured compliance with federal regulations”.
Increased media coverage of the new company will help the public better understand what Tshiuetin Rail Transport really stands for. “The train will reflect the people who use it, as well as the people who work for it. Aboriginal people are proud of their culture and heritage. I have no doubt they will do their best to ensure the efficient operation of the company–their company,”.
“This large project will be an important new asset for the First Nations, while benefiting the regional economy. This represents an added value for Tshiuetin Rail Transportation’s key objective, which is to provide the population of Schefferville with a rail service respectful of Amerindian culture”.
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc. is 132.5 miles of railway connecting Emeril (Labrador) and Schefferville. The owners are the 3 following first Nations:
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Canadian Transportation Act requirement for a Three-Year Plan and list of interchange locations
Pursuant to Section 141 of the Canada Transportation Act, TRT has updated its Three-Year Rail Network Plan.
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc. does not intend “To Discontinue” any line or segment of its Rail Network within the next three years.
This plan is up to date as of February 1st, 2025. It demonstrates TRT’s intent to continue operations over its whole Rail Network.
The Schedule A is comprised of a Map and shows our entire Rail Network in operation since mile 225,3 to mile 357,6. (Direction North-South-North).
The interchange locations on the Tshiuetin Rail Transportation network are Emeril Jct. (mile 225.4) and Knob Lake Jct. (mile 353.2)
