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Associate Member Profile | Rail-Werks Inc.
Rail-Werx, a Railway of Canada associate member, provides training, auditing, and other consulting services to rail operators to ensure they are meeting regulatory compliance. Safety and Security
Member Profile | Canadian Pacific Railway
In a world of online shopping and globalized supply chains, delivering reliably becomes mission critical for rail companies. At CP, efficiency and safety go together – with technology driving the way forward. Safety and Security
Member Profile | Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions is a RAC member based in Stettler, Alberta and offering rail-based day excursions to its clients. Like many tourism and entertainment businesses, COVID has had a devastating impact. But Alberta Prairie perseveres. General Manager Bob Willis shares the secret to the company’s success to date. Moving People
Member Profile | The Great Canadian Railtour Company
The Great Canadian Railtour Company is an RAC member that operates a tourist railway offering luxury getaways under the Rocky Mountaineer brand. Canadian operations resumed July 5th after a COVID-induced hiatus with several new measures introduced to keep all aboard safe. We recently spoke with Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Southern (MS) about the pandemic’s toll and what it took to get running again. Moving People
Associate Member Profile | A&B Rail Services Ltd
A&B Rail Services Ltd. is a railway solutions company that goes the extra mile when it comes to Indigenous participation and partnership. The nature of its business means A&B works in Canada’s largest urban environments and in many remote and Northern communities. Sustainability
Member Profile | Keewatin Railway Company
Keewatin Railway Company (KRC) recently marked a milestone anniversary. Fifteen years ago, in the spring of 2006, KRC began operations as a lifeline to several northern Manitoba communities that both built and relied upon rail, and whose futures were very uncertain in the time leading up to KRC’s creation. Sustainability
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President's Message
The Railway Association of Canada’s President and CEO shares his thoughts about rail safety, public policy, and commonly held myths about Canada’s rail industry.
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CN & CP 2021-2022 Winter Plans
Section 151.01(2) of the Canada Transportation Act requires that Class 1 railways provide a yearly assessment of their ability to move commodities during the cold season to keep all the supply chain members focused on moving freight under winter conditions. Please see below for links to CN & CP’s latest Winter Plans. CN Winter Plan […]
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RAC 2021 Federal Pre-Election Submission
On Friday, August 27th, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) filed it’s 2021 Pre-Election Submission to the various federal parties running in the 2021 federal election. The submission outlines key recommendations: Enhancing rail safety; Enhancing intercommunity passenger rail service in Canada; Investing in public transit and commuter rail; Increasing support for shortline railways in Canada; […]
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