Specialized rail access

Hi-Rail unit for your rail and road operations

Our Hi-Rail unit provides efficient access to railway work zones while keeping the flexibility of road travel. A specialized solution for inspections, technical access and operations on railway structures and infrastructure.

A solution designed for complex access environments

When conventional access methods are limited, a Hi-Rail unit brings the equipment closer to the work zone and allows operations in a railway setting with greater flexibility.

  • Travel on road and on rail according to job site needs
  • Ideal approach for inspecting structures and railway zones
  • More direct mobilization to hard-to-reach areas
  • Solution suited to specialized and technical operations

What is a Hi-Rail unit?

A Hi-Rail unit is a specialized vehicle capable of operating both on the road and on railway tracks. This dual capability makes it a particularly relevant piece of equipment for railway environments where access, mobility and on-site positioning must be optimized.

In an inspection or technical operation context, this type of unit allows the structure to be approached more efficiently and supports operations in areas where standard access is sometimes more constraining.

Why this solution is relevant

For railway-related job sites, the speed of mobilization and the ability to move between the road network and the rail network can make a real difference. A Hi-Rail unit offers a more versatile, more targeted approach that is better suited to certain specialized environments, particularly when it comes to structures, bridges, restricted access or technical work zones.

Advantages

Why choose our Hi-Rail unit

A versatile approach to railway environments, designed to ease travel, improve access and support specialized field operations.

Dual mobility

Able to travel on road and on rail, the Hi-Rail unit offers great flexibility of movement and better continuity between the various phases of a job site.

Specialized access

Particularly useful for bridges, structures, railway rights-of-way and other areas where conventional means of access are not always the most efficient.

Efficient mobilization

By bringing the equipment closer to the work zone, this solution can help reduce logistical steps and simplify on-site organization.

Targeted operation

A relevant option for inspection, visual assessment, technical access or support work for certain specialized operations in a railway environment.

Applications

Uses adapted to field realities

Our Hi-Rail unit can fit into a variety of operation contexts, particularly where combining road access and rail access represents a concrete advantage.

Inspection of railway bridges
Access to restricted structures and areas
Operations on railway rights-of-way
Visual assessment of infrastructure
Support for specialized operations
Travel between road and railway track

A versatile solution for railway work

When the job site requires a direct presence on the track while maintaining road mobility, the Hi-Rail unit becomes a major operational asset.

Visual

Equipment built for specialized environments

A robust field presence, a technical approach and an adaptability that make it a credible solution for railway access and operation needs.

Choquette Hi-Rail unit on a railway dam walkway
Railway bridge metal structure - Hi-Rail operation context

Need to validate your operation scenario?

Every railway context has its own particularities. Depending on the type of structure, the level of access required and the nature of the operation, our team can guide you toward the most suitable approach.

Whether your need is related to inspection, technical access or a more targeted operation, we can analyze the request and guide you toward a realistic and efficient solution.

See our unit in action
Note: this page presents the Hi-Rail unit from a general operational angle. Detailed technical specifications can be validated as needed depending on your project.

Tell us about your railway project

Do you need a specialized access solution for an inspection, a railway structure or a technical operation? Contact our team to discuss your need and see whether our Hi-Rail unit suits your job site.