Canadian Rail is the safest in North America and provides by far the \safest means of ground transportation in Canada. There were 12.9 accidents per million train miles in Canada in 2010, down over 80 per cent from the year 2000 (as measured by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada - TSB).
The member companies of the Railway Association of Canada run an average of 1,100 passenger and goods trains every day, often over some of the world's most rugged terrain and in some of the world's worst weather conditions.
Impressive as the safety record of Canadian Rail is, it understates the true extent of their performance, as TSB statistics include crossing and trespassing incidents even though they are almost always beyond the control of Rail.
Through RAC, Rail companies in Canada are engaged in an active and highly successful public information and education campaigns to reduce the number of crossing and trespassing incidents. Innovative initiatives, such as Operation Lifesaver, are having a direct and positive impact.
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Mr. Paul Goyette
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Telephone: (613) 564-8097
PaulG@railcan.ca
There is growing interest to develop a document that positions the freight and passenger rail industry 20 years into the future. The project is entitled Rail 2030. The intent of this initiative is to investigate possible future scenario frameworks and develop recommendations, in partnership with government and other stakeholders, on issues common to all, which will benefit the Canadian economy... MORE >
