News Releases

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.

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

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 involving dangerous goods.

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 performance of Canada’s railway industry.
Rail Trends contains a rolling 10-year review of statistics, reflecting multiple aspects of railway performance: from safety and fuel efficiency, to infrastructure investment and productivity.