The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is one of Canada’s leading trade associations, representing almost 60 freight and passenger railway companies that transport millions of passengers and goods across the country each year.

RAC’s mission is to work with governments and communities across the country to ensure that Canada’s rail sector remains competitive, sustainable and safe for everyone involved. RAC also provides outreach, research and education.

Initiatives:

• Right Track – safety, innovation, environmental responsibility and growth
• Safety Culture – building a safer railway industry
• AskRail – emergency response mobile app
• Proximity – the conversation between railways and communities
• TRANSCAER – Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative
• Operation Lifesaver – bringing rail safety for Canadians of all ages
• Enhanced Train Control – ETC systems for enhancing Train Operator capabilities to reduce human error and improve safety

Find more from the Railway Association of Canada here.