Transport Canada has regulations, standards and programs to oversee safety at road / railway grade crossings, and the accessibility and sustainability of the rail transportation system. The department also monitors Canada's rail infrastructure and plays a role in the transport of dangerous goods.
Environmental Programs
![]() The ecoTRANSPORT Strategy is part of the Government of Canada's ambitious and realistic agenda to protect our environment, the health of Canadians and to further our economic prosperity. |
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Safety
![]() Direction 2006 - Transport Canada's partnership with governments, industry, police and public service organizations to reduce grade crossing collisions and trespassing incidents. |
![]() Railway crossing facts and tips - There are approximately 55,000 public, private and pedestrian highway/railway crossings in Canada. |
![]() Operation lifesaver - Cooperation between the Railway Association of Canada, Transport Canada, the Canada Safety Council and provincial safety councils/leagues to reduce the number of accidents that result in fatalities, injuries, and monetary losses. |
![]() Rail safety tips - Safety tips for railway travellers including ways to prevent injuries and deaths on the track. |
![]() Passenger rail and urban transit security at Transport Canada - Transport Canada is working with partners to complete two important strategic initiatives that lay out policy and priority directions for enhancing transportation security in Canada. |
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Information for rail passengers
![]() Accessible transportation - Transport Canada's strategies to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities, seniors, and other citizens with unique needs. |
![]() Rail bridges - Transport Canada is responsible for the oversight of safety of federally regulated railway bridges including promotion, monitoring and enforcement activities. |
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Information for railway operators and employees
![]() Guideline for inspecting and testing preemption of interconnected traffic control signals & grade crossing warning systems. This guide deals with public safety at road/railway grade crossings. |
![]() Procedures and conditions for eliminating whistling at public crossings - Information on Transport Canada's Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), which control engine whistling requirements. |
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Transport of dangerous goods
![]() Transport of dangerous goods – Transport Canada regulations, standards and services for the safe transport of dangerous goods including information and guidance on dangerous goods transport for the public, industry and government employees. |
![]() CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response personnel in handling dangerous goods emergencies. |
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