Media
April 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...
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2016
RAC featured in new TRANSCAER® Canada video
See how TRANSCAER® is helping to responsibly manage transportation risks, and ensure that communities across Canada are prepared in the event of a transportation incident...
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2016
Railway Association of Canada releases Rail Trends 2015
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2015 edition of Rail Trends, the association’s annual report on the...
Read MoreDecember 21, 2015
New report shows Canadian railways are on track with GHG emissions reductions
Canada’s railways are well positioned to meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, according to the latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) Program report released today...
Read MoreDecember 15, 2015
Report finds comparable safety records for railways and pipelines moving crude oil
Railways and pipelines are equally safe means of transporting crude oil, according to a report comparing safety data for each mode. The report – Canadian...
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2015
Railway Association of Canada honours 2015 Safety and Environment Award winners
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today recognized five of its members for their outstanding contributions to rail safety and environmental stewardship. RAC’s Safety and...
Read MoreAugust 25, 2015
Canada’s railways launch French version of their popular AskRailTM app
Canada’s railways unveiled a French version of their AskRailTM app today, now providing emergency responders with real-time information about a train’s railcar contents in both...
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