Canada’s railways continued to make progress towards their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets, according to the latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report. Released today by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), the report documents emissions of GHGs and criteria air contaminants (CACs) from locomotives operating in Canada in 2018. “Sustainability is a key pillar of […]
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Guelph, Lloyd Longfield, and Member of Parliament for Milton, Adam Van Koeverden, announced more than $21 million in funding for new projects under the Rail Safety Improvement Program – Infrastructure, Technology and Research to enhance rail safety in Canada.
RAC President and CEO Marc Brazeau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on the issue of rail safety. He was accompanied by Tom Brown, Assistant Vice-President of Safety at Canadian National Railway Company and Kyle Mulligan, Chief Engineer at Canadian Pacific Railway.
OTTAWA – MARCH 12, 2021 – The RAC is reviewing two Ministerial Orders issued on March 10th respecting uncontrolled movement. While uncontrolled movements rarely occur, RAC and its members have been proactively working for over a year to propose regulatory changes for Rollaway Protection Systems on locomotives. In support of these proposed changes, the RAC and […]
OTTAWA – MARCH 12, 2021 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today released its latest Rail Trends report – showcasing the performance of Canadian railways over the 2010 to 2019 period. “2019 was another strong year for Canadian railroaders” said Marc Brazeau, President and CEO of the RAC. “While setting all-time records in passenger […]
On Friday, February 12th, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) filed it’s 2021 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance. This was in addition to the RAC’s participation in the Ontario Government’s 2021 Budget Consultation session (Ottawa Townhall), which took place on Friday, January 29th. The submission outlines 4 key recommendations: Create a provincial […]
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020. The full statement can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/36nYfpZ The following is a summary of the fiscal update, with an emphasis on measures that are of significance to Canada’s railway operators: To support businesses […]
On November 25, 2020 the Minister of Transport approved the Duty and Rest Period Rules for Railway Operating Employees. Drafted by the industry and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), these rules reflect the latest science and fatigue management practices and take into account the operational realities of Canadian railways. The industry collaborated with union […]
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 […]
Ottawa – November 18, 2020 The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced the winners of its 2020 Safety Awards which recognize RAC members for their outstanding contributions to rail safety. “Canada’s railways are among the safest in North America and these awards reflect their ongoing commitment to employee safety and that of all Canadians,” […]