Table of Contents

• Executive Summary

1. Introduction
   1. Background
   2. Terms of Reference for the Review
   3. Methodology
2. Railway System Safety Analysis and Trends
3. Railway Safety System Issues
   1. Legislative Framework and Standards
   2. Responsibilities for Safety
   3. Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms
   4. Safety Data and Analysis
   5. Crossings and Trespassing
   6. Transport Canada Capabilities
4. Railway Safety System
   1. Safety Requirements
   2. Railway Operations
   3. Performance Tracking and Learning
   4. Corrective Action
   5. Periodic Review/Evaluation
5. Recommended System Improvements
   1. Legislative Framework and Standards
   2. Responsibilities for Safety
   3. Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms
   4. Safety Data and Analysis
   5. Crossings and Trespassing
   6. Transport Canada Capabilities
6. Summary of Recommendations

Appendix

1. Minister's Press Release
2. Review of Previous Reports and Studies
3. Other Regulatory Models
4. Research Papers