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Title Description Type Approved Published
Grade Crossings - Handbook Grade crossings handbook. This document is developed to provide guidance on the engineering best practices and requirements for safety at or around grade crossings, and is to be used as a complement to the requirements found in the Grade Crossings Regulations, and therefore, the incorporated by reference Grade Crossings Standards made pursuant to the Railway Safety Act. Guideline
Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules

These rules prescribe the minimum safety standards for the safe operation of train brakes on all freight and passenger trains.

In effect: December 1, 2025

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Best practices for crew resource management training

Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a set of communication practices that focuses on threat and error management, communication, situational awareness, decision-making and leadership skills in environments where human error can impact on safety. Training employees in CRM principles will reduce the likelihood of human error. This document therefore identifies best practices relating to training topics, training methods and other best practices.

Guideline
Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules

These rules prescribe the minimum safety standards for the safe operation of train brakes on all freight and passenger trains.

In effect: May 1st 2023

Important Note: The September 29, 2023 version of these rules comes into effect on December 1, 2025

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Technical study: Linking Dorval’s Intermodal Hub and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Summary of a study to help the Government of Canada identify and understand options for a new transportation link between the Dorval Intermodal Hub and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

Study
Railway Extreme Heat and Fire Risk Mitigation Rules Railway Extreme Heat and Fire Risk Mitigation Rules

In effect: June 15, 2022
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Rules Respecting Track Safety These rules prescribe minimum safety requirements for federally regulated standard gauge railway track.

In effect: May 31, 2023
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Canadian Rail Operating Rules These rules prescribe operating requirements for employees involved in the movement of trains in Canada.

In effect: October 1, 2022
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Railway Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules These rules prescribe the minimum safety standards for locomotives.

In effect: October 1, 2022
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Suspended: COVID-19 Guidance material for Ministerial Order 21-09.2 COVID-19 Measures, updates, and guidance for rail issues by Transport Canada Guide