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Transport Canada and Railway Association boost rail for sustainable growth

Friday, December 22, 2023

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Transport Canada and the Railway Association unite to drive Canada’s sustainable future, emphasizing eco-friendly rail transport for economic growth and citizen welfare. Rail travel represents the most effective way to transport people and goods over land, playing a crucial role in environmental solutions.

Recently, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and Marc Brazeau, CEO of the Railway Association of Canada, have jointly revealed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement signifies a mutual goal to achieve zero emissions by 2050, building on the significant strides already made by the Canadian rail industry.

Under this agreement, Transport Canada and members of the Railway Association of Canada will collaborate to:

This enhanced MOU focuses on strengthening cooperative efforts and knowledge exchange to confront new challenges, share successful strategies, and stimulate investments in innovative technologies. Canada’s railway sector has already reduced its carbon footprint and has set ambitious, science-based emission reduction targets in line with global environmental goals.

Such cooperative efforts, exemplified by this MOU, demonstrate the commitment of both the Canadian government and its railway industry to address climate change effects while promoting economic development.

“Rail transportation is part of our past and will be part our future. We’re working together towards our net-zero emissions goals, and making sure we keep people and goods moving towards their destination.”

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez
Minister of Transport

“This Memorandum of Understanding is living proof of an industry-wide commitment to continuously investing, innovating, and improving as our members pull for Canada. Canada’s railways move the Canadian economy and already are the safest and most fuel-efficient mode of ground transportation. Railway Association of Canada members are committed to doing even more – for everyone’s benefit.”

Marc Brazeau
President and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Association of Canada

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