2023 Call for Nominations Railways are a backbone of Canada’s economy and play a vital role in connecting our communities despite vast distances and diverse geography. Each year, Canada’s railways – both freight and passenger – move Canada forward, getting $350 billion worth of goods and millions of passengers where they need to be safely […]
Today, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) released the 30th edition of the Rail Trends report – a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has filed with Transport Canada (TC) its latest Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report. It shows a decline in both GHG intensity and Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs) despite increases in freight and passenger rail traffic across the country.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced the winners of its 2019 Safety Awards which recognize RAC members for their outstanding contributions to rail safety.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”.
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 […]
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; […]