Media
April 28, 2014
Operation Lifesaver launches Public-Rail Safety Week 2014 under theme See Tracks? Think Train!
Operation Lifesaver (OL), Canada’s national rail safety awareness program, is reminding everyone to See Tracks? Think Train! during its annual Public-Rail Safety Week (PRSW), April...
Read MoreApril 23, 2014
Railway Association of Canada responds to rail safety measures
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) supports standards announced today by Transport Canada (TC) and will work with TC and other stakeholders to ensure compliance...
Read MoreApril 4, 2014
Another Successful Railway Emergency Response Course
CN has completed another in a series of Railway Emergency Response courses aimed at first responders from Municipal Fire and Police Services.
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Railway Association of Canada releases 2011 Locomotive Emissions Monitoring report
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today released its 2011 report on greenhouse gases (GHG) and criteria air contaminants (CAC) emitted from locomotives operating in...
Read MoreMarch 26, 2014
Dangerous Goods Preparedness for Emergency Responders
Huron Central and RAC Dangerous Goods team members will meet with emergency responders (ER) in Echo Bay near Sault Ste. Marie, ON to update them...
Read MoreMarch 18, 2014
Railway Association of Canada joins Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) Industry Association Council (IAC)
Michael Gullo, the RAC’s director of policy development and environmental affairs, has joined the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) council of Industry Association representatives, a...
Read MoreMarch 17, 2014
RAC Grows DG Team
Gary Bauer, based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will be the RAC’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Specialist covering Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Gary has an excellent background...
Read MoreMarch 14, 2014
Exhibit Space, Sponsorships Sales Begin March 17 for RSI/CMA 2014
Exhibit space sales for RSI/CMA 2014, the Railway Supply Institute’s annual trade show, will begin Monday, March 17. Sponsorship sales for both RSI/CMA and Canadian...
Read MoreMarch 3, 2014
Claude Mongeau, CN president and CEO, keynote speaker at RSI/CMA 2014 and Canadian Rail Summit
CN President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau will be the keynote speaker at the RSI/CMA 2014 and Canadian Rail Summit on Monday, September 22...
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2014
Grade Crossing Regulatory Proposal
The Railway Association of Canada was consulted on the proposed regulatory proposal to increase safety at Canada’s federally regulated grade crossings and to reduce the...
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2014
Operation Lifesaver Calls for Nominations For Roger Cyr Public-Rail Safety Award
Operation Lifesaver is seeking nominations for the Roger Cyr Award presented to recognize a rail safety hero whose tireless efforts to improve safety at highway/...
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2014
RAC supports TSB rail safety recommendations
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members fully support today’s recommendations put forth by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) related to improving the...
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