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Transport Canada > TC - Pacific Region > Transport Canada - Pacific Region - Frequently Asked Questions > Transport Canada - Pacific Region - Rail FAQ

For questions relating to trains, including:

  • Noisy trains and whistles
  • Reporting an accident or safety concern
  • Requests for inspection, or addition/removal of crossing
  • Reporting a blocked crossing for more than 5 minutes
  • Coal dusting

    contact: Transport Canada, Surface Railway Safety
    225-625 Agnes Street
    New Westminster, BC
    V3M 5Y4
    Tel: (604) 666-0011
    Fax: (604) 666-7747

For questions relating to importing/exporting inter-provincially by rail:

  • If the question is about dangerous goods, contact:
    Transport Canada, Surface
    Dangerous Goods
    225-625 Agnes Street
    New Westminster, BC
    V3M 5Y4
    Tel: (604) 666-2955
    Fax: (604) 666-7747
  • If the question is not about Dangerous Goods, call:
    Canadian National Railways, Canadian Pacific Railways, or Burlington Northern Railway

For questions about freight rates and scheduling rail shipments:
Contact the railway companies.

For questions about passenger tickets for national journeys:
Contact Via Rail Passenger Information at 1-888-VIA-RAIL.

For questions about passenger/ticking information
Contact BC Rail at (604) 631-3500 or Rocky Mountaineer Railtours at (604) 606-7245.

Where can I get other publications regarding rail shipments?
Other publications can also be found through the Railway Safety office or on the web-site.


Last updated: 2005-07-26 Top of Page Important Notices