What We Do

What We Do

The Railway Association of Canada not only advocates for our nation’s freight, commuter, tourist and intercity railways, it also offers its members a wide range of services that help to make Canada’s rail industry one of the best—and safest—in the world. Click below to learn more about the valuable services RAC provides.

Our Services

Government Relations

RAC works with federal, provincial and municipal governments to foster a competitive business climate for Canada’s railways, and to ensure the ongoing safety and sustainability of the sector.

Radio Spectrum Services

RAC manages the railway radio spectrum for Canada’s railways, allowing the industry to deliver safe and dependable service to its customers through the use of advanced wireless communications technologies.

Regulatory Affairs

RAC’s Regulatory Affairs Team oversees the safety and operating rules that govern Canada’s railways, and acts as the voice of the industry with governments when new rules and regulations are being developed.

Mechanical Services

RAC’s Mechanical Services Team provides RAC members and their customers with direct support and instruction on the correct loading of freight cars, to improve safety and minimize delays and unnecessary costs to customers.

RAC Dangerous Goods Team

RAC’s Dangerous Goods Team provides railways with training, outreach and response services to help them meet the challenges of handling and transporting dangerous goods.

Courses & Events

RAC hosts of variety of courses and events―from its emergency response training, to its policy conferences and introductory course on railway operations―to educate and inform people about the rail industry.