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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.
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
Investing in Canada’s Critical Rail Infrastructure
Railways invest in safety and service today, and in growth for the future. Canada’s railways have invested more than $24 billion in their infrastructure since 1999 to ensure safe, reliable and efficient service. Click to learn more. Investment
Canada’s Passenger Railways: Moving People
Rail is the better way to get from Point A to Point B. Every year, close to 82 million passengers choose rail as a comfortable, affordable and environmentally friendly way to travel. Click to learn more. Moving People
Canada’s Freight Railways: Moving the Economy
Moving goods by rail helps Canadian businesses compete – and win. Canada’s railways offer some of the lowest freight rates in the world, saving businesses billions. Click to learn more. Moving the Economy
Ensuring the Security of Canada’s Rail System
Canadians are in safe hands when they travel by rail. Our railways work hard to ensure they provide secure and reliable transportation of both people and goods. Click to learn more. Safety and Security
Rail Relocation in Canada
On the surface, rail relocation may seem like an easy solution. However, this process is both extremely complex and costly. Click to learn more. Living Near the Railway
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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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RAC repeats calls for programs to help shortlines invest in infrastructure
The RAC today expressed its profound discontent at the lack of capital funding programs dedicated to helping shortline railways invest in their infrastructure.
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RAC appears before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-46
Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Acting President Gérald Gauthier today voiced the rail industry’s concerns about the impact of legalized recreational marijuana on workplace safety to senators as they consider Bill C-46, which aims to prevent drug- and alcohol-impaired driving.
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Together, we can ensure that Canada's railways remain globally competitive, sustainable, and most importantly, safe.
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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 50 freight and passenger railways.
