News Releases
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Exhibit Space, Sponsorships Sales Begin March 17 for RSI/CMA 2014
March 14, 2014Exhibit space sales for RSI/CMA 2014, the Railway Supply Institute’s annual trade show, will begin Monday, March 17. Sponsorship sales for both RSI/CMA and Canadian Rail Summit 2014, hosted by the Railway Association of Canada, will also open March 17, conference organizers announced today. -
Claude Mongeau, CN president and CEO, keynote speaker at RSI/CMA 2014 and Canadian Rail Summit
March 3, 2014CN President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau will be the keynote speaker at the RSI/CMA 2014 and Canadian Rail Summit on Monday, September 22 in Montreal, Quebec, conference organizers announced today. -
Grade Crossing Regulatory Proposal
February 10, 2014The Railway Association of Canada was consulted on the proposed regulatory proposal to increase safety at Canada’s federally regulated grade crossings and to reduce the incidence of deaths, injuries, property damage and environmental damage. -
Operation Lifesaver Calls for Nominations For Roger Cyr Public-Rail Safety Award
February 6, 2014Operation Lifesaver is seeking nominations for the Roger Cyr Award presented to recognize a rail safety hero whose tireless efforts to improve safety at highway/ railway crossings helped reduce trespassing incidents in Canada in 2013. Deadline for nominations is March 31, 2014. -
RAC supports TSB rail safety recommendations
January 23, 2014The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members fully support today’s recommendations put forth by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) related to improving the safety of moving goods by rail. The industry will work collaboratively with regulators, unions and other stakeholders to ensure the most recent set of proposals become part of Canada’s deeply embedded rail safety culture. -
2014 RAC Training and Inspection Rates
January 20, 2014Please click here to download the 2014 RAC Training and Inspection Rates. -
New Rail Safety Rules
January 10, 2014On December 26, the Minister of Transport approved new or revised rules respecting the safety and security of unattended locomotives, uncontrolled movements, and crew size requirements, rules that, pursuant to section 19 of the Railway Safety Act, Canada’s railway companies were ordered to develop. -
RAC Supports Regulatory Amendments on Tank Cars
January 10, 2014The Railway Association of Canada supports regulatory amendments announced today by the Government of Canada requiring the building of new tank cars to the highest standard.