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| What's New |
March 9, 2010 |
Miscellaneous |
| Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for Smiths Falls | |
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SMITHS FALLS,- Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Chairman of the All Party Rail Caucus Parliamentary Group, on behalf on Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), and VIA's Senior Director, Real Estate, Magdy Fahmy today announced the construction of the town's new station and rail line upgrading. Made possible by the Government of Canada's investments of close to $21 million for major rail infrastructure work, the projects will increase and improve the safety, frequency and speed of passenger rail service all along VIA's busy Toronto-Ottawa route. MP Del Mastro and Senior Director Fahmy were joined at the announcement by Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples and Canadian Pacific (CP) Vice-President of Government Affairs Michael Murphy. "The Government of Canada understands how important VIA's rail service is to Smiths Falls and hundreds of other communities and rail travelers across Ontario," said MP Del Mastro. "By investing in rail services and facilities such as these here in Smiths Falls, we are underlining our commitment to VIA's capital renewal as a wise way to stimulate economic activity and job creation, contribute to environmental sustainability and improve Canada's passenger rail system for years to come." |
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January 15, 2010 |
Miscellaneous |
| Government of Canada Takes Action to Facilitate Shortsea Shipping | |
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Transport Canada Press Release OTTAWA — The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced completion of the Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY) rail barge ramp, a shortsea shipping project at the marine rail terminal on Annacis Island in Delta. This project was made possible by $4.6 million in federal funding under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. “This investment in shortsea shipping will help alleviate traffic congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase overall transportation efficiency in the Lower Mainland,” said Minister Day. |
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January 14, 2010 |
Dangerous Goods News |
| The Railway Association of Canada - Railway Emergency Response Course | |
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The Railway industry of Canada is always asked "why don't you provide Canadian based railway emergency response training?", thus the RAC Dangerous Goods Team is proud to announce for a second year their Canadian based training course that deals with responding to dangerous goods incidents on railway property. On June 7-11, 2010 the RAC is conducting a "Railway Emergency Response" course at the Justice Institute of British Columbia in Maple Ridge, BC. |
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January 14, 2010 |
Dangerous Goods News |
| New Dangerous Goods Team brochure | |
 The RAC is pleased to introduce a new pamphlet that describes the activities and advantages of the RAC Dangerous Goods Team.This publication should be of specific interest to railways, shippers and emergency responders. Contact Information: Mr. Andy Ash Director, Dangerous Goods Phone: (905) 953-8991 andya@railcan.ca |
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Document(s): Click here to download the Brochure in PDF (350 KB) |
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December 30, 2009 |
RAC News |
| Year in Review - Canada’s Railways Hope For Better Results in 2010 | |
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Ottawa -- After a bumpy run through 2009 as the global economic slowdown cut into the demand for freight movement, Canada’s freight and passenger railways are looking forward, with hope, to better results in 2010. Cliff Mackay, President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada said: “From all signs, the decline in freight rail traffic hit bottom during this summer and has begun to rebound. It may take a couple of years for the business to rebuild to the peaks of the mid-2000’s.” For VIA Rail and the country’s commuter rail operators, 2009 brought needed financial injections from government that will help set them on the right track to meet the expectations of their growing number of customers. Inter-city, commuter and tourist traffic totaled 72.3 million passengers in 2008, and is still growing.” |
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December 23, 2009 |
Member News |
| CN Board of Directors recognizes outgoing President and CEO, E. Hunter Harrison | |
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MONTREAL - Mr. Harrison to retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31, 2009. David G. A. McLean, chairman of the board of directors of CN, today acknowledged the remarkable career of CN's outgoing president and chief executive officer E. Hunter Harrison. "On behalf of CN's board of directors, I would like to thank Hunter for the outstanding leadership and service that he has provided to this company. His innovative Precision Railroading model and tireless dedication has led to the creation of a great North American railroad and will leave this company well positioned for future success," said McLean. "As Hunter prepares to step down from the company and from its board of directors, we extend our profound gratitude for what he has accomplished, and our best wishes for the future." |
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December 23, 2009 |
RAC News |
| Winter 2010 Edition of Interchange | |
 The 2010 Winter edition of the RAC’s quarterly magazine Interchange is now available.
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December 21, 2009 |
Dangerous Goods News |
| 2010 RAC DG Team Rates Published | |
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Dear BOE members, Please note that there will be ‘’no increase’’ in service fees provided by the RAC for plant inspections, and training services in 2010. The US exchange rate allows the RAC to maintain very competitive service fees and are in line with the Bureau of Explosives. Contact Information: Mr. Andy Ash Director, Dangerous Goods Phone: (905) 953-8991 |
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December 21, 2009 |
Member News |
| Appointment to VIA Rail Canada Inc. | |
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Transport Canada Press Release OTTAWA, ONT - Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Marc Laliberte, of Boucherville, Quebec, as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for a term of four years, effective January 4, 2010. "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Laliberte to the position of president and CEO," said Baird. "VIA Rail provides a vital service to link our communities and I am confident that Mr. Laliberte's extensive experience in rail and business will be a great asset to the corporation." "I am delighted that Mr. Laliberte has agreed to assume the leadership of VIA Rail Canada Inc.," said Minister Merrifield. "His extensive experience as a senior executive will prove invaluable to the corporation." |
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December 16, 2009 |
RAC News |
| Listen to Comments on High Speed Rail by Cliff Mackay, President and CEO, Railway Association of Canada | |
 High speed rail service in Canada would be great for travelers and provide a massive boost for the local economy with local jobs and improved tax revenues. It also brings all sorts of new industrial, commercial and residential development. The federal, Ontario and Quebec governments are to deliver a report on the issue early in the new year. Click Here |
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December 16, 2009 |
RAC News |
| Blue Flag Guide for Mechanical Employees (RAC Best Practice Circular No. 12) | |
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Effective January 1, 2010. These procedures are recommended for use on Railways operating in Canada. Workers must familiarize themselves with individual railway policies as they may be more restrictive than these minimum requirements. Contact Information: Mr. Kevin McKinnon Director Regulatory Affairs and Policy Liaison Phone: (613) 564-8101 |
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December 15, 2009 |
Member News |
| Metrolinx acquires full ownership of Toronto-Barrie rail commuter corridor | |
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Metrolinx today purchased from CN the lower portion of the Newmarket Subdivision in central- north Toronto for $68 million. The transaction gives Metrolinx end-to-end ownership of the 60-mile-long Barrie-Bradford GO Train corridor between downtown Toronto and Barrie, ON - a first for the government transit agency. (CNW Group) |
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| The Railway Association of Canada - Railway Emergency Response Course | |
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| Year in Review - Canada’s Railways Hope For Better Results in 2010 | |
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| RAC Marks 90th Anniversary | |
| Canadian Railways Carried More Passengers, Less Freight Last Year | |
| Safety and Environment Awards Won by Railway Employees | |
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Mr. Paul Goyette Director, Communications and Public Affairs Phone: (613) 564-8097 |
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