Transport Canada works to promote the safe transportation of railway goods and passengers by administering the Railway Safety Act. The department oversees all rail safety regulatory functions, including regional strategic and operational planning.

The Rail Safety unit monitors the railway industry for compliance with standards, rules and regulations by conducting inspections and audits of railway operations, equipment, infrastructure and railway crossings. Transport Canada liaises and consults with industry, provinces, municipalities and other government departments to promote railway safety and the safe transportation of dangerous goods.

For more information contact:

Regional Director, Surface – Atlantic Region
95 Foundry Street, Suite 418
P. O. Box 42
Moncton, NB
E1C 8K6

Tel.: (506) 851-7040
Fax: (506) 851-7042
Email: steelej@tc.gc.ca