News Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 association’s annual Rail Day event in Ottawa. Rail Day provides an opportunity for railway representatives to meet face-to-face with parliamentarians of all political stripes to discuss current policy issues.

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 co-chaired by Marilyn Gladu, Conservative MP for Sarnia-Lambton.