Media

October 30, 2018

Canada’s railways respond to 2018 TSB Watchlist

September 24, 2018

RAC urges Canadians to #STOPTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week

During Rail Safety Week, the RAC would like to remind the public of its role in stopping preventable incidents that have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts...

September 19, 2018

RAC supports improvements to tank car standards

RAC today welcomed the accelerated phase-out of older, less crash-resistant models of tank cars used to transport crude oil and condensates by rail.

August 8, 2018

Railway Association of Canada announces 2018 Safety Award winners

Four members – CP, VIA Rail, Cando Rail Services and Genesee & Wyoming – received awards for their outstanding safety leadership in 2018.

July 27, 2018

Sustainable Change

July 12, 2018

Canadian Railway Hall of Fame unveils new website honouring Canada’s rail industry’s past and celebrating its future

Through a user-friendly design, the new CRHF website features every inductee since the CRHF was established in 2002, and allows visitors to easily submit nominations.

June 11, 2018

Marc Brazeau named next President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada

The Board of Directors of the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced the appointment of Marc Brazeau as the new President and Chief Executive...

May 31, 2018

Canada’s railways welcome Railway Safety Act review report

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomes the collaborative and comprehensive Railway Safety Act (RSA) review report tabled today in Parliament by Transport Minister Marc...

May 22, 2018

RAC repeats calls for programs to help shortlines invest in infrastructure

The RAC today expressed its profound discontent at the lack of capital funding programs dedicated to helping shortline railways invest in their infrastructure.

May 2, 2018

RAC appears before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-46

Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Acting President Gérald Gauthier today voiced the rail industry’s concerns about the impact of legalized recreational marijuana on workplace safety...

April 11, 2018

RAC recognized for rail safety awareness and training efforts

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) was recognized for going beyond the normal call of duty to advance rail safety through awareness and emergency response...

March 19, 2018

RAC welcomes federal investment in Quebec City-Windsor corridor passenger rail fleet

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today welcomed the announcement of federal funding for VIA Rail to replace its fleet in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor.