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About Canadian Railway Services

CRWS, your trusted engineering and design partner, is committed to redefining rolling stock excellence through innovation and partnership. Discover how we’re propelling the rolling stock industry to new heights.

The beginning of CRWS

How it all started

Welcome to Canadian Railway Services (CRWS), your premier partner in the rolling stock industry, established in 2021 by James Marks and Lukasz Kozdeba. Our commitment is to offer efficient and tailored services, emphasizing exceptional communication and client satisfaction.

Our dedicated team is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. We specialize in a broad spectrum of engineering services for the rail industry, including structural design, modification, refurbishment, and overhaul for passenger, freight and commuter rail rolling stock.

Choose CRWS for unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence in every project. We’re excited to surpass your expectations.

Get to know the team

Strategic Board Member

Andy Edeburn

Andy Edeburn is a Professional Biologist with more than 25 years of experience in environmental assessment and regulatory management across Canada’s energy sector. As Vice President – Environmental Solutions at Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd., he advises organizations across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, forestry, and mining, helping guide projects through complex environmental regulations from planning to completion.

At CRWS, Andy provides strategic counsel to founders James Marks and Lukasz Kozdeba, contributing to business strategy and long-term growth initiatives while offering insight on regulatory landscapes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible project development as the company continues to expand.

Here’s what our clients are saying about us:

It has been a pleasure for us to have collaborated with some of the best in the rail industry.

Christina Harvey Senior Manager, Mechanical Planning at Rocky Mountaineer

It has been a pleasure to work with CRWS through our car aging study. Their communication style is clear and very open, leaving no questions on the table.

Eric Desautels Ingénieur de projet chez LDV Consultants Inc.

I recommend CRWS for their professionalism and rigour.

Gregory Barlow VP Products and Services at Ronsco Inc. Railway Supply

I highly recommend the CRWS team because they understand the balance of engineering effective solutions against project timelines.

Jean-Guy Bergeron Senior Advisor for the FTM Rail Group

I see their capacity as a new group has expanded and I would recommend CRWS to anyone looking for specialized engineering services in the rail industry.

Robert Mensinger Director, Mechanical (Canada) at Rocky Mountaineer

Their passion for service and commitment to delivering a high caliber product for their clients is palpable. I see a bright future and partnership with their growing team.

Micheal Ryder Senior Manager, Mechanical Operations at Rocky Mountaineer

The infrastructure they were able to provide from a manpower and services perspective when things changed unexpectedly was impressive and clutch in keeping our aggressive timeline on schedule.