News Releases
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Canada’s railways respond to 2018 TSB Watchlist
October 30, 2018Through the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), the industry works collaboratively with government officials and stakeholders to ensure Canada’s railways maintain their record as the safest in North America. “Nothing is more important than safety, and our industry continuously works with the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), Transport Canada and other stakeholders on ways to improve […] -
RAC urges Canadians to #STOPTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week
September 24, 2018During Rail Safety Week, the RAC would like to remind the public of its role in stopping preventable incidents that have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts on everybody involved. -
RAC supports improvements to tank car standards
September 19, 2018RAC today welcomed the accelerated phase-out of older, less crash-resistant models of tank cars used to transport crude oil and condensates by rail. -
Railway Association of Canada announces 2018 Safety Award winners
August 8, 2018Four members – CP, VIA Rail, Cando Rail Services and Genesee & Wyoming – received awards for their outstanding safety leadership in 2018. -
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame unveils new website honouring Canada’s rail industry’s past and celebrating its future
July 12, 2018Through a user-friendly design, the new CRHF website features every inductee since the CRHF was established in 2002, and allows visitors to easily submit nominations. -
Marc Brazeau named next President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada
June 11, 2018The Board of Directors of the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced the appointment of Marc Brazeau as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of RAC, effective July 3, 2018. -
Canada’s railways welcome Railway Safety Act review report
May 31, 2018The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) welcomes the collaborative and comprehensive Railway Safety Act (RSA) review report tabled today in Parliament by Transport Minister Marc Garneau. -
RAC repeats calls for programs to help shortlines invest in infrastructure
May 22, 2018The RAC today expressed its profound discontent at the lack of capital funding programs dedicated to helping shortline railways invest in their infrastructure. -
RAC appears before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-46
May 2, 2018Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Acting President Gérald Gauthier today voiced the rail industry’s concerns about the impact of legalized recreational marijuana on workplace safety to senators as they consider Bill C-46, which aims to prevent drug- and alcohol-impaired driving. -
RAC recognized for rail safety awareness and training efforts
April 11, 2018The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) was recognized for going beyond the normal call of duty to advance rail safety through awareness and emergency response training at the first annual TRANSCAER® awards, held April 10 in Sherwood Park, Alta.