Media
July 25, 2016
Canada’s railways welcome accelerated phase-out of legacy DOT-111 tank cars
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) strongly supports the accelerated phase-out of so-called “legacy” DOT-111 tank cars used to transport crude oil, announced today by...
Read MoreJuly 6, 2016
Railway Association of Canada acknowledges three-year anniversary of Lac-Mégantic incident
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members are reflecting on the tragic incident that occurred three years ago today in Lac-Mégantic, Que., and...
Read MoreJune 17, 2016
RAC statement on proposed Locomotive Emissions Regulations
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is reviewing the proposed Locomotive Emissions Regulations, published in the June 18, 2016 edition of Canada Gazette, Part 1.
Read MoreJune 16, 2016
Railways partner with Canadian fire chiefs to promote the AskRail™ app
Canada’s railways today released a new promotional video about the AskRail app – a mobile application that gives first responders real-time information about railcar contents...
Read MoreJune 2, 2016
Railway Association of Canada honours 2016 Safety Award winners
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today recognized CN and Quebec North Shore & Labrador (QNSL) Railway for their outstanding contributions to rail safety by...
Read MoreMay 11, 2016
VIA Rail President Yves Desjardins-Siciliano and CN Engineering VP David Ferryman to deliver opening addresses at Canadian Rail Summit 2016
The Railway Association of Canada and the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers invite the media to attend the opening plenary of the Canadian Rail Summit...
Read MoreApril 27, 2016
Canada’s railways support funding for grade crossing improvements
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members support additional funding for grade crossing improvements and closures, introduced today by Transport Minister Marc Garneau.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016
Railway Association of Canada welcomes Rail Safety Week 2016
During Rail Safety Week (April 25 – May 1), the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) would like to urge Canadians to exercise caution around rail...
Read MoreMarch 15, 2016
Canada’s railways celebrate the induction of Saint-Lambert, Que., into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame
Railway Association of Canada (RAC) member-company CN yesterday formally acknowledged the induction of Saint-Lambert, Que. into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame (CRHF), and announced...
Read MoreMarch 10, 2016
Canada’s railways to brief parliamentarians on rail safety efforts during annual Rail Day
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members will meet with MPs today to discuss rail safety and other issues, as part of the...
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2016
Canada’s railways announce new Parliamentary Rail Caucus
The Railway Association of Canada today announced the creation of a Parliamentary Rail Caucus to be chaired by Sherry Romanado, Liberal MP for Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, and...
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2016
RAC President Michael Bourque responds to The Hill Times op-ed
RAC President and CEO Michael Bourque today responded to an op-ed that appeared last week in The Hill Times. The letter to the editor appears...
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