CSTT Facilities Overview

It takes great facilities to deliver state-of-the-art research, development, engineering and testing services. At the Centre for Surface Transportation Technology, world-class facilities are at the heart of what we do.

One-Stop Access to Transportation Test Facilities
The Centre's Ottawa campus provides single-location access to an exceptionally wide variety of facilities to test road, rail and military vehicles and components – all backed up by industry-leading analysis, design and engineering capabilities. These facilities include:

• Environmental chambers
• A heavy vehicle tilt facility
• A rail vehicle impact ramp
• A massive squeeze and tension frame
• Vibration testing facilities
• Facilities to test wheels, trucks, bearings and brakes
• Complete machine shops and an advanced welding shop
• A Heavy Vehicle Workshop
• Extensive proving grounds East & West Coast Access
• Systems Integration
• Cable Shop

With our engineering offices and test facilities at strategic locations, you can have one-stop access to a vast array of services and on-site support anywhere in the world.

Integrity. Impartiality. Excellence
As a high-integrity organization known for accuracy, impartiality and excellence, CSTT puts exceptional facilities and equipment in the hands of outstanding people.

Together, we test your prototypes, support your strategies, differentiate your products, control your costs and provide you with confidence and a mastery of technology to propel your business, transform your operations and provide limitless scope for innovation.

For further information, please contact:

National Research Council Canada
Centre for Surface Transportation Technology
2320 Lester Road
Ottawa, Canada
K1V 1S2
E-mail: inquiries.CSTT@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

General Information
Telephone: (613) 998-9639
Fax: (613) 957-0831