News Releases

PULLING FOR CANADA: Rail Trends 2023

OTTAWA – December 20, 2023 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today released Rail Trends 2023 – a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results. “Canada’s railways are pulling for Canada – and this report confirms that they are the backbone of our economy,” says Marc Brazeau, RAC’s President and CEO. “Day in, […]

Pulling for Canada: Canada’s Railways Celebrate Safety and Environmental Leaders

OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2023 – Canadian railways are consistently among the safest in the world. They’re also green and getting greener. Building on those track records, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today unveils the winners of its 2023 Safety and Environment Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation. “Safety is job one for all railroaders and […]

2023 RAC SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARDS: Winners have their say

OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2023 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today unveils the winners of its 2023 Safety and Environment Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation. Recipients’ commitment to safer, cleaner communities speaks for itself: Safety CN – Enablon GO: “CN’s Near Miss and Hazard reporting system allows employees to proactively identify issues across the […]

WOMEN IN RAIL 2023: PAYING IT FORWARD

OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2023 – Four college students with dreams of making their careers in rail are getting help with their tuition as the first recipients of new scholarships supported by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its annual Women in Rail conference. “Women in Rail is all about breaking down barriers to gender […]

Canada’s Railways – Innovating to reduce emissions and move our economy

OTTAWA, September 25, 2023 – Major investments in green technology are powering continued progress in Canadian railways’ drive toward lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report released today by the Railway Association of Canada confirms that, year-over-year, GHG emissions intensities improved across all railway operations: GHG emissions intensity for freight […]

STATEMENT BY MARC BRAZEAU, RAILWAY ASSOCATION OF CANADA PRESIDENT & CEO

July 6, 2023 All of Canada and every Canadian railroader stands in solidarity with the people of Lac-Mégantic and with those who lost loved ones in the tragedy. The memories of those who perished are forever etched on our collective soul. The events of that day serve as a stark reminder of every railroader’s singular mission: to […]

WOMEN IN RAIL 2023 – JOIN US JUNE 8TH

The RAC’S Women in Rail Conference for 2023 is coming up fast. It will take place virtually, meaning you can join from anywhere, connect with women from across the rail sector, and gain expert insights. The conference celebrates the achievements female railroaders and empowers more women to take on leadership roles in the industry. Attendees […]

CELEBRATING CPKC : A Merger In Pictures

On April 14, Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the first single-line railway connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The company marked the creation of CPKC by hosting a celebration event in Kansas City. “Today…begins a new chapter of railroad history in North America. As […]

NEW EVIDENCE CONFIRMS CANADIAN RAIL REMAINED RELIABLE DURING PANDEMIC

OTTAWA, April 26, 2023 — Four years’ worth of evidence prove Canadian railways remained strong and reliable despite the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on producers and suppliers everywhere.  A new paper, titled “Strengthening All Links: Building More Resilient, Fluid Supply Chains in Canada,” provides detailed insights and exceptional clarity into the complexity of modern supply chains and transit time variability amid pandemic […]