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🚜🚆 Agriculture and rail go hand in hand, and safety is at the core of both industries. As Canadian Agricultural Safety Week kicks off, we’re reminding farmers and rural communities to stay safe around rail crossings and infrastructure. Let’s make #FarmSafetyEveryday a priority!

NEW MEMBER ALERT! Welcome West Coast Railway Association to the RAC. WCRA operates the Railway Museum of BC on a 10 acre parcel of land in Squamish, BC including restoration and maintenance shops. They own close to 100 pieces of equipment, as well as 15 pieces of equipment in their operating fleet, including locomotives, passenger coaches and Budd Rail Diesel Cars. Check out some of their upcoming events here like the Sea to Sky Model Train and Hobby Show and the upcoming excursion season : ow.ly/eb4o50Yt0F6 #railCAN #RACmember #BC #BCrailway

Last night CFA held its annual President's Reception, sponsored by @RailCanada. Always an excellent evening of celebration and great food. We were happy to welcome over 300 guests over the evening! #cdnag #CFAAGM26

La réception du président d'hier soir, organisée par le @CFAFCA, a réuni des leaders de l'industrie et de jeunes agriculteurs de tout le secteur agricole pour une soirée animée de rencontres et de discussions.

Last night’s President’s Reception, hosted by the @CFAFCA, brought together industry leaders and young farmers from across the agriculture sector for a lively evening of connection and conversation.

*UPDATE* - Alto has extended its online public consultation period until April 24 - altotrain.ca/en/news/alto-e….

Alto is running public consultations until March 29th. During the public consultations, Alto teams are engaging with people who have stories and various perspectives all along the proposed corridor. Check out the link to join in-person or virtually and have your say from anywhere at ow.ly/KRzs50Ync1z. #alto #railCAN #consultations

Today we celebrate the incredible women who keep the rail industry moving on the tracks, in control rooms, workshops, offices, stations, and boardrooms. Their expertise, resilience, and commitment continue to shape the future of transportation every single day. 💜 Happy International Women’s Day #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInRail #IWD #railCAN

In 2024, Canada’s railways invested a record $4.5 billion to expand capacity, modernization, safety, efficiency, and strengthen the network and supply chains. Railways move 70% of Canadian intercity freight and 50% of the country’s exports. In practical terms, these investments help Canadian businesses get their goods to market efficiently. Check out the full report here: ow.ly/WFPm50YnbIO #railCAN #railtrends #data

Passenger rail continued its recovery in 2024 as service levels expanded to meet growing demand. Commuter rail ridership rose by 22.7% and intercity ridership increased by 8.6%. These gains highlight the importance of efficient, high-capacity rail service in supporting mobility, reducing highway congestion, and advancing Canada’s climate objectives. Strong passenger rail performance also strengthens regional connectivity, labour mobility, and access to economic opportunity across the country. Investments in rail infrastructure and operations remain one of the most effective tools governments have to deliver sustainable, affordable, and resilient transportation for Canadians. #railtrends #railCAN #data

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The RAC Safety and Environment Awards shine a spotlight on innovative programs, cutting-edge technologies, and proactive practices that strengthen safety culture and protect workers and communities. Cando Rail & Terminals earned recognition for safety excellence through Passing Knowledge, a virtual, podcast-style safety education program driven by employee surveys, field observations, and audit insights. Designed to strengthen safety culture and engagement, the initiative delivers accessible, story-driven content that reinforces best practices and connects frontline employees through shared learning. #railcan #safetyculture

From 2023 to 2024, carloads increased across six of the 11 commodity groups tracked by RAC, including minerals (209,284 or 18.1%), intermodal (62,396 or 3.3%), fuel & chemicals (26,952 or 5.0%), agriculture (19,774 or 3.9%), food products (8,168 or 10.3%), and manufactured & miscellaneous (4,180 or 2.1%). Despite several labour disruptions throughout the supply chain, railways moved $400 billion worth of goods. Swift recoveries from disruptions and the maintenance of low terminal dwell times helped prevent short-term disruptions from turning into larger supply chain problems. Read the full report here: ow.ly/Biie50Y5Hga #railCAN #railtrends

Today, on Canadian Agriculture Day, we recognize and celebrate the hardworking Canadian farmers who help feed our country and the world! Canada’s agriculture sector is a global leader, built on innovation and resilience. From grains and oilseeds to livestock and fresh produce, farmers work year-round to produce high-quality food that supports our economy and communities from coast to coast. #cdnagday #movingeconomies

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Before the holidays, Metrolinx was recognized with an award for excellence following a comprehensive overhaul of its Environmental Management System. The initiative ensured full alignment with the ISO 14001 standard through a complete rewrite of the EMS Manual, redevelopment of the Aspects & Impacts Registry, a third-party review of the Environmental Legal Registry, and the creation of 11 Environmental Performance Standards. Together, these improvements strengthen environmental governance, accountability, and performance across the organization. Congratulations! #railCAN #environment

TrackSense was recognized with an industry award for advancing railway safety through innovation and data integration. While drone-based data collection is no longer novel on its own, TrackSense is redefining what is possible in railway safety through an entirely new, unprecedented, and innovative approach that fully supports the entire lifecycle of a railway incident detection, engineering crew management and track inspection reporting. TrackSense is a data integration platform. It provides a single dashboard view of an entire railway that consumes data from multiple sources such as track geometry, flood prediction, forest fire fuel detection, remediation and water body analysis, digital twins to structural steel analysis, and concrete integrity analysis. Congratulations! #railCAN #railinnovation

In 2024, Canada’s rail industry directly employed 38,000 Canadians, the highest level in more than two decades, with average compensation of $110,000, about 50% above the national average. That workforce spans the entire country. Railroaders are working in every region and every season, from dense urban corridors to remote stretches of track, often in harsh weather and demanding operating environments. It is work that happens overnight, in extreme cold, heat, and everything in between, and it keeps goods and people moving regardless of conditions. These are stable, unionized jobs that support families and provide long-term careers, particularly in communities where rail has been a constant employer for generations. The consistency of that work matters. It creates economic stability locally while sustaining a national transportation system Canadians rely on every day. Read the full report here: ow.ly/XHXg50Y5GXE #railCAN #railtrends

Last month RAC awarded @CandoRailLtd with an Environment award. Cando is redefining what is possible in Canadian rail operations with its Li-Ion 2025 project—an ambitious initiative to electrify industrial switching using lithium-ion battery technology. By retrofitting a legacy, non-tier-compliant diesel locomotive into a fully electric, zero-emission unit, Cando has engineered a scalable and high-performance solution suited for closed-loop rail systems nationwide. Check out the project here: ow.ly/O0Zs50Y1mIo #railCAN #innovation