About Us
We are CREWS
Expanding to meet the needs of your industry
Canadian Rail Equipment Works and Services Inc. was established in 2012. Since then, we have expanded to offer railcar storage, switching services, and transloading services, among other freight rail services.
As more and more companies look to build resilient, sustainable supply chains that prepare their business for future disruptions, we will continue to support and be that trusted advisor and partner for our customers.
“At CREWS we believe that rail transportation is a vital part of the regional economy.”
Clayton Jones, President of CREWS and Jones Rail Industries
As CREWS continues to expand its range of services, we expect to take on new employees to be valued members of our team. For current opportunities, please visit our Careers page.
Johnstown Railyard
We have been further developing our railyard located in Johnstown, Ontario.
Phase 1 of construction was completed in 2019 with a railcar staging capacity of 260 railcars.
Phases 2 and 3 were completed in 2020 to feature a state-of-the-art LPG terminal and mobile transloading area for liquid bulk, a robust bulk fuels transfer and road fuels blending facility offering 24/7 truck loading capabilities as well as a rail loading ramp for heavy equipment while increasing railcar staging capacity by an additional 200 railcars.
Phase 4 accommodates transloading for a variety of dry bulk products with additional railcars staging capacity of 40 railcars.
With Phase 5 and 6 nearing completion, total railcar staging capacity will increase to over 1,000 railcars.
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Industry News
Canadian Rail Equipment Works & Services Inc. Railyard Officially Opened in Johnstown on Friday
Hammering in the last spike of the company’s completed first phase are, from left, Edwardsburgh Cardinal Mayor Pat Sayeau, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands
Greenergy Expands Ontario Fuel Supply Infrastructure
Greenergy announces its investment in another new rail-to-road fuel supply terminal, to be located in Johnstown, eastern Ontario. This will allow Greenergy to further expand
Eastern Ontario’s new railway tycoon
Published in the OTTAWA BUSINESS JOURNAL December 1, 2020 In retrospect, an armed invasion probably wasn’t the best way for Clayton Jones and his fast-growing
We are CREWS
Meet the Team
Clayton Jones
President of CREWS & Jones Rail Industries
With over 33 years’ experience in the rail industry, Clayton began his career at St. Luc Diesel Shop in Montreal for CP Rail and from there became a Mechanical Supervisor with Ottawa Central Railway. His passion for rail and supply chain logistics ultimately led him toward business ownership when he saw the significant potential that a service and storage site could offer a rapidly growing supply chain. With the purchase of 96 acres of land in 2016 in Johnstown, CREWS and Jones Rail Industries began its journey. As President and CEO, Clayton now employs over 65 people directly and indirectly supports hundreds of other supply chain jobs across Canada. With the Johnstown terminal approaching full capacity, Clayton is focused on service excellence by complimenting the class 1 railroads in a safe and efficient manner. With a vision for growth and building connections for customers in key sites, future plans include additional yards across Canada and the United States.
Known for his industry knowledge and a commitment to long-term business relationships, Clayton is proud of the work his employees at CREWS and Jones Rail Industries do in support of Canadian trade, jobs, and as contributing members of their communities across Canada.
Kyle Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Kyle is a dynamic and innovative COO that strives for operational transformation, implementation, and turnaround strategies for executing solutions that benefit customers and supply chain systems wholistically. Kyle has over 18 years of field experience which he leverages to bring a pragmatic approach to technical planning and operational design frameworks.
Jesse Jones
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO of both Canadian Rail Equipment Works and Services Inc. and Jones Rail Industries Ltd., Jesse has been closely involved at the core of both organizations since the inception of the CREWS Johnstown, ON Railyard Facility in 2016.
With an origin rooted in railway and supply chain systems, Jesse has applied his expertise in financial management, management of organizational structures and corporate strategy to pursue synergies for supply chain users across various industries.