Official message from Minister Rodriguez for Rail Safety Week 2023

This message from Minister Rodriguez, supporting the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week, reinforces the message of public rail safety and helping to prevent rail crossing and trespassing incidents.

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Hello everyone.

This week is rail safety week.

It’s a week where we remember those who lost their lives or were badly injured on railway tracks.

In Canada, that represents over 100 people a year.

And that is too much.

As we mark the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that safety must always be the priority.

Together, we can put an end to rail tragedies.