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Railway Association of Canada members provide safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation.
Our wheels are always turning – moving people, goods and the Canadian economy.
In 2017, we celebrated our centennial, and the critical role that Canada's railways have played in our nation's history.
Enabling Canada's World-Class Supply Chain
The record investments in infrastructure and equipment earmarked in 2019 are enabling railways to better serve their customers by enhancing the safety, efficiency and resiliency of the rail network. Moving the Economy
Safety Always Boards First on Canada’s Railways
Canada's railways are the safest in North America. We're committed to safety, and our record shows it. Click to learn more. Safety and Security
Rail is Green Transportation
Railways move people and goods, while doing good. They reduce traffic on our highways, save energy and help to curb greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Click to learn more. Sustainability
We've Come a Long Way Since the Last Spike
Today’s railways use cutting-edge technologies and process improvements to promote safety, enhance customer service and reduce their environmental footprint. Click to learn more. Innovation
Delivering Canada’s Amazing Products to the World
Canada’s freight railways move close to 900,000 tonnes of goods every day, 365 days a year. They deliver everything from the food we eat, to the cars we drive and the fuel we use to heat our homes. Click to learn more. Moving the Economy
Safely Transporting Dangerous Goods
Rail is a safe mode for transporting dangerous goods — 99.999 per cent of shipments reach their destination without a release caused by an accident. Click to learn more. Safety and Security
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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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Railway Association of Canada welcomes Government of Canada’s support to advance VIA Rail’s High Frequency Rail proposal
Ottawa, ON – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today welcomed the announcement made by the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, that the Government of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank are committing $71.1 million to further explore VIA Rail Canada’s proposal for High Frequency Rail (HFR) in the Quebec City-Toronto Corridor.
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Canada’s railways welcome publication of proposed locomotive voice and video recorder regulations
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomed Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s announcement of the publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, of proposed Locomotive Voice and Video Recorder Regulations (LVVR) that specify the technical requirements for rail companies to install these devices on-board their locomotives.
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Together, we can ensure that Canada's railways remain globally competitive, sustainable, and most importantly, safe.
Our Publications
Our publications will provide you with the latest rail safety, economic and environmental performance information, and a perspective on the key issues facing Canada’s more than 60 freight and passenger railways.
