Latest RAC News

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  Canada’s railways continue to support rail safety improvements

  April 12, 2019

  The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today welcomed Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s response to the recommendations of the Railway Safety Act review panel. The RAC looks forward to continuing its work with Transport Canada on meaningful improvements to safety.
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  Fourth Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Railway Association of Canada and the Federal Government for Reducing Locomotive Emissions

  April 9, 2019

  The Railway of Canada (RAC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Transport Canada to establish voluntary reduction targets for emissions produced by locomotives in Canada.
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  Cynthia Garneau Appointed as President and CEO of VIA Rail as of May 9, 2019

  April 1, 2019

  On Friday, March 29 2019, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that Ms. Cynthia Garneau has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VIA Rail.  Ms. Garneau will replace Mr. Yves Desjardins-Siciliano as of May 9, 2019.
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  Marc Brazeau featured in Winnipeg Free Press discussing railway safety

  January 15, 2019

  On January 15, 2019, Marc Brazeau, President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), submitted an opinion piece to the Winnipeg Free Press highlighting the safety record of Canada’s railways. 

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