Rail Transportation

Travelling across Canada by rail is an exciting and environmentally sustainable way of seeing many of the natural wonders that Canada has to offer.

Access to Travel, a special needs information source.

• Accessible travel
  • Access to travel
  • Persons with Disabilities (CTA)
  • Disability-related complaints (CTA)
  • Rail Transportation (CTA)
  • Code of Practice: Passenger Rail Car Accessibility and Terms and Conditions of Carriage by Rail of Persons with Disabilities

• Passenger rail service within Canada
  • VIA Rail
  • Railway Companies under Federal Jurisdiction

• Security
  • Passenger Rail &Urban Transit Security

Safe, sustainable and efficient public transit systems are essential to Canada’s economy, environment and quality of life. While urban transit infrastructure is a shared municipal and provincial/territorial responsibility, the Government of Canada recognizes that making urban transportation more sustainable and efficient is a significant challenge that requires the cooperation of all levels of government.

Canada’s cities and regions are making clean, efficient and convenient transportation options a reality. Transport Canada’s Urban Transportation Showcase highlights innovative sustainable transportation projects and issues that are changing how Canadians move.

• Sustainable Transportation
  • Urban Transportation Showcase
  • Moving on Sustainable Transportation (MOST)
  • Urban Transportation Emission Calculator
  • Transportation Infrastructure Programs – Transit Programs
  • Commuter Options: The Complete Guide for Canadian Employers

• Accessible Transportation
  • Intercity Bus Code of Practice
  • Accessible Schedules Intercity Bus Services Complaint Form

• Safety
  • Passenger Rail &Urban Transit Security

• Transit Passes
  • Tax credit for public transit passes

Transport Canada develops and promotes regulations related to railway employee qualifications and training, as well as assistance to rail passengers with disabilities.

• Railway Employee Qualification Standards

• On the Job
  • Railway Employee Qualification Standards
  • Canadian Rail Operating Rules

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • CANUTEC
  • Emergency Response Guidebook 2008

• Safety
  • Railway Accidents

Keep you and your family safe in the car and on foot: stay up-to-date on railway crossing safety information.

Learn about railway crossing facts and tips.

• Safety
  • Rail Safety Tips
  • Railway Crossing Facts and Tips
  • Pedestrian Safety Grade Crossing Guide
  • Operation Lifesaver