PNR RailWorks got its start nearly 50 years ago in British Columbia. Area businessman George Braun, Sr. founded G. Brown Contracting Co., in Abbotsford, BC, in 1961. Several years later he renamed the thriving enterprise Pacific Northern Rail Contractors (PNR).

Under the leadership of George Braun and his three sons Henry, George Jr. and Erwin, the company earned a reputation for quality workmanship and materials, safe and innovative operating practices and exemplary customer service. They built a proud tradition of dedication to customers, employees and the environment and a long record of successful project work.

During the 1980s, PNR expanded its operations eastward to other provinces. With direction from Jamey Craig, the company's current president, PNR completed its first major venture in Eastern Canada: construction of a new rail yard facility for VIA Rail. In the two decades that followed, Craig led the company's expansion efforts throughout the Eastern provinces. 

PNR became part of RailWorks' track construction network in 1999 when it was acquired by RailWorks Corporation and renamed PNR RailWorks.  Since then the company has continued to expand its geographic footprint and base of clients and services. In 2008, the company expanded into Quebec with the acquisition of Quebec's largest railway contractor, E.V.F. Coyle Inc., now known as PNR Coyle.

Today PNR RailWorks carries on the legacy of exemplary railway construction and maintenance services established during the Braun family era. PNR RailWorks is Canada's leading full-service railroad contractor with offices, shops and yards in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec and service throughout all of Canada.