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Technology investments by Canada’s railways leading way to net-zero future

Ottawa, November 3, 2022 – Pioneering investments by Canadian railways in fleet renewal, fuel-saving technologies, employee training and low-carbon fuels are driving emissions reductions in the rail sector.  The Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report, released today by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), provides an overview of 2020 rail performance, including:   Freight and passenger rail […]

CN & CP 2022-2023 Winter Plans

Section 151.01(2) of the Canada Transportation Act requires that Class 1 railways provide a yearly assessment of their ability to move commodities during the cold season to keep all the supply chain members focused on moving freight under winter conditions. Please see below for links to CN & CP’s latest Winter Plans. CN Winter Plan […]

LEM 2019: The Canadian Rail Industry – Reducing Emissions and Investing in Innovation

Ottawa, January 26, 2022 – Canada’s railways continued to make progress towards their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets, all while leading the way in the creation of green technology. The latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report, released today by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), documents emissions of GHGs and criteria air contaminants (CACs) from […]

Rail Trends 2021: An Unprecedented Year

RAC released the 29th edition of the Rail Trends report – showcasing the performance of Canadian railways over the 2011 to 2020 period. “2020 was a year like no other” explains Marc Brazeau, President and CEO of the RAC. “While these were unprecedented times, railways from coast to coast showed resiliency by managing the volatility presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This proves that the rail industry is strong and will continue to be the backbone of Canada’s economy”.

CN & CP 2021-2022 Winter Plans

Section 151.01(2) of the Canada Transportation Act requires that Class 1 railways provide a yearly assessment of their ability to move commodities during the cold season to keep all the supply chain members focused on moving freight under winter conditions. Please see below for links to CN & CP’s latest Winter Plans. CN Winter Plan  […]

RAC 2021 Federal Pre-Election Submission

On Friday, August 27th, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) filed it’s 2021 Pre-Election Submission to the various federal parties running in the 2021 federal election. The submission outlines key recommendations: Enhancing rail safety; Enhancing intercommunity passenger rail service in Canada; Investing in public transit and commuter rail; Increasing support for shortline railways in Canada; […]

CN & CP release 2021-2022 Grain Plans

Section 151.01(1) of the Canada Transportation Act requires that Class 1 railways provide a yearly assessment of their ability to move grain during the upcoming crop year, taking into consideration the total volume of grain expected to be moved. Please see below for links to CN & CP’s latest Grain Reports. CN Press Release CN […]

Canada’s Railway Industry: On Track Towards Lower Emissions

Canada’s railways continued to make progress towards their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets, according to the latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report. Released today by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), the report documents emissions of GHGs and criteria air contaminants (CACs) from locomotives operating in Canada in 2018. “Sustainability is a key pillar of […]

RAC applauds Federal funding announcement for the Rail Safety Improvement Program

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Guelph, Lloyd Longfield, and Member of Parliament for Milton, Adam Van Koeverden, announced more than $21 million in funding for new projects under the Rail Safety Improvement Program – Infrastructure, Technology and Research to enhance rail safety in Canada.