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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |