RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (THE) (RAC) / L'Association des chemins de fer du Canada (ACFC)
Registration:
29
of
58
(2015-06-15
to
2015-06-17)
Policies or Program
- Development of program for infrastructure support of shortline railways through public-private partnerships, and strengthen and accelerate funding for the development of rail and infrastructure within all identified trade gateways and corridors.
- Encourage government research investment in transportation field, by developing programs that encourage technology development and implementation for security technology, emissions reductions, and other rail safety technology.
- Promotion of international trade to ensure minimal barriers to entry of goods and expansion of markets for products that move by rail into and out of Canada.
Supporting Beyond the Border, Regulatory Cooperation Council initiatives and pilot projecs for better access to the U.S.
- We will advocate for the installation of both voice and video recorders on board locomotive cabs that can be used by the rail industry for safety purposes.
Regulation
- Proximity - Modifications to the proposed Access Control regulations to cause municipalities to consult railways on land development or zoning issues adjacent to rail property.