The RAC wishes you a safe and happy long weekend! Thank you to all the railroaders who are working to get people and goods where they need to be.

Whether it’s transporting raw materials from mines and farms or delivering finished products to market – the contribution of rail to Canada’s economy and prosperity is vital.

A labour disruption would interrupt essential supply chains from coast to coast to coast. Let’s work

Thank you to B.C. Parliamentary Secretary Aman Singh for taking the time to meet with RAC President & CEO, Marc Brazeau 🇨🇦 this morning. Rail is the greenest mode of ground transportation to move people and goods in British Colombia. #EnvironmentalLeadership #RailMatters

Faits saillants de VIA Rail en 2023 :

📈Produits totaux ⬆ 197,7 M$
🚉4,1 millions de passagers
✨Modernisation : nouveaux trains, système de réservation intuitif
🤝Arrivée du président et chef de la direction Mario Péloquin

Lire notre rapport annuel : media.viarail.ca/fr/rapports

VIA Rail’s 2023 Highlights:

📈 Total revenues ⬆ $197.7M
🚉4.1M passengers
✨ Modernization efforts: New trains, intuitive booking system
🤝 Welcoming President and CEO Mario Péloquin

Read our annual report: media.viarail.ca/en/reports

For shortline railways to thrive, they need predictable government funding. RAC's Lora Smith underscores the urgent need for government support to sustain their outsized impacts on Canadian businesses and communities. #RailMatters #FactsMatter

Extended interswitching doesn't just hurt businesses—it affects Canadian workers, consumers, and the environment. RAC’s Lora Smith advocates for its immediate repeal at the Standing Committee on International Trade. #RailMatters #FactsMatter

Le CN s’engage à verser 10 M$ pour soutenir les efforts de secours en cas de désastre naturel cn.ca/fr/nouvelles/2…

CN Pledges $10 Million to Support Natural Disaster Relief Efforts cn.ca/en/news/2024/0…

In week 39, Canadian National and CPKC safely transported a combined total of 1,159,071 metric tonnes of grain products.

#cdnag #cdnecon #FactsMatter #RailMatters

Join us next week for a vital conversation on the need for a shortline railway track maintenance tax credit in Canada. Learn how shortlines ensure safe tracks, navigate climate change impacts, and more. You won't want to miss it! View the full agenda: railcan.ca/event/2024-sho…

'A rail strike now is the last thing we need. We’re at a critical point in the seeding season, and any delay in shipping can directly affect our bottom line,' said Andre Harpe Andre Harpe, Chair of GGC.

👇See our full response here: shorturl.at/djzGR

🚆 As we mark Global Youth Traffic Safety Month this May, it's crucial to remind everyone of the importance of rail safety. From the danger of ignoring railway signs and signals to the risk of electrocution, the hazards are real. Let's empower our youth to make safe choices near

Next week, join Emily Mak (Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited), Sean Crick (@CandoRailLtd), and Shawn Smith (Boundary Trail Railway) at the 2024 RAC Shortline Conference for a dynamic discussion on how #shortlines help keep #supplychains moving. railcan.ca/event/2024-sho…

In week 38, Canadian National and CPKC safely transported a combined total of 1,191,759 metric tonnes of grain products.

#cdnag #cdnecon #FactsMatter #RailMatters

What an exciting morning it was! 🚂 I had the pleasure to ride the fully restored Empress 2816 steam locomotive from Calgary to Suffield.

We enjoyed the breathtaking views of our beautiful province while celebrating the first anniversary of Canadian Pacific’s merger with Kansas

#Savethedate : Join us on May 6 & 7 at the RAC’s Shortline Conference.

Discover how we promote access to justice through rail industry partnerships during our presentation on May 7 at 11 a.m.

#Railnews #RailMatters