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Canada’s Railways: Delivering for the future economy

Rail supports 188,000 jobs in Canada, $380 billion in goods moved by rail each year, building networks of local successes…

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Canada’s Railways: Part of the Climate Change Solution

Canada’s railways are key to addressing climate change -they are the most environmentally sound way to move freight and people over land. Railroads are responsible…

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Canada’s Railway Profile

Take a look at the impact Canadian railways have on the country. This includes economic and environmental numbers.

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Shortline Railway Profile

Shortline railway operators are often one of the first links in essential Canadian supply chains. These companies support local economies while providing a lower impact…

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RAC Proximity Initiative

Since 2003, the Proximity Initiative has been working to raise awareness of proximity issues that occur when developments are located next to railway operations.

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Provincial Rail Industry Profiles

Canada’s Railways: An industry with impact. Provincial/Regional profiles: freight traffic, employees and members, taxes, investments, infrastructure and fuel.

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Safety First: The Canadian Railway Guarantee

Canadian railways are among the safest in the world -something we are extremely proud of. Our members follow strict guidelines to ensure that Canadians who…

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Rail Trends 2023

Rail trends: continued growth for Canada’s rail industry 2022. Freight traffic, employment, safety, railway infrastructure, investment, taxes, passenger transportation.

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How legalized marijuana could impact workplace safety

Safety is a top priority for Canada’s railways. Before recreational marijuana becomes legal, governments should be on board with policies to ensure workplaces remain safe.

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AskRail™

The AskRail™ app is a safety tool that gives first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about railcar contents so they can make informed…

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Rail relocation in Canada

Rail relocation is the practice of moving rail lines and facilities out of urban areas. In all cases, it is an extremely complex and costly…

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