Canada’s railways release new video to promote free national emergency response training program
Canada’s railways today released a new promotional video about TRANSCAER® – the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative.
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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 Transport Minister Marc Garneau. Legacy tank cars – those built prior to the CPC-1232 standard – must now be retired from crude oil service, or retrofitted, by Nov. 1, 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 are taking stock of the measures that have been taken to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. The industry remains committed to working with regulators, communities and other stakeholders to continuously improve the safety of Canada’s rail system.
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.
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 in the event of a rail emergency.
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 presenting each company with a 2016 RAC Safety Award at the Atlantic Region Railway Conference.
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 (CRS) on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
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.
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 crossings and remember that trespassing on or near railway property is not only illegal, it is also extremely dangerous.
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 that it will be donating a public plaque to recognize the city’s achievement.