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Une invention autochtone pour mieux construire les voies ferrées en zone humide

May 08, 2025 6 min read
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Une invention autochtone pour mieux construire les voies ferrées en zone humide
AI Article Summary

An indigenous company, Supercom Industries, founded by five Ojibwa communities in Ontario, has developed a simple yet effective solution to prevent train derailments in wetlands through the use of a spring drain device. This innovation, which acts like a decompression valve for water under railway tracks, has won industry accolades and presents environmental benefits by requiring smaller excavations. The spring drain is especially conducive to working in wetland areas, crucial for regions like Northern Ontario facing increased mining activities. Supercom aims to leverage this technology for major projects such as the 'Ring of Fire'.