We Are Proactive
For more than a century, Canadians have relied on railways to transport goods and people and to drive our economy. But Canada’s railways aren’t just committed to moving products and people. They’re committed to being good neighbours.That’s why the safety and environmental performance of Canada’s rail industry is a priority for the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members.
We have a wide range of initiatives in place to ensure that railway workers, residents, community leaders, government officials and first responders all know what is happening on Canada’s railways, and that we’re working hard to keep our industry running safely and sustainably.
Our Initiatives
Safety Culture Initiative
RAC’s Safety Culture Initiative gives railways the tools they need to improve safety and ensure that it is the driving force in all of their planning, decision-making, and day-to-day operations.
TRANSCAER®
Through TRANSCAER, railways work with municipalities, emergency responders and residents to make sure they are informed about the products being moved through their communities, and are prepared to respond to any potential incidents involving dangerous goods.
Canadian Rail Atlas
The Canadian Rail Atlas gives users access to a free interactive online map of Canada’s nearly 43,000-kilometre railway network.
Operation Lifesaver
Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured as a result of vehicle-train collisions and trespassing on railway property. Operation Lifesaver works to prevent these needless tragedies from happening.
Proximity Initiative
The Proximity Initiative’s goal is to prevent problems from arising between railways and the communities near rail operations, and to resolve any challenges faced by municipalities, developers and railways.
AskRail™
The AskRail mobile app gives emergency responders access to accurate and timely data about railcar contents so they can make informed decisions in the event of a rail emergency.
Railcan Careers
Through Railcan Careers, RAC works to promote the wide range of exciting careers that the railway industry has to offer–from high-tech positions to hands-on trades. Your new career starts here!
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame
The Canadian Railway Hall of Fame recognizes the individuals and communities across our country that have been instrumental in developing a strong and vibrant railway system.