Electric vehicles
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Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)
Purchase and lease incentives up to $5,000
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) combine different information and communications technologies, such as cameras, Bluetooth detection, and advanced data analytics. These systems can help make the transportation system safer and more efficient, and they're a key part of Canada's road transportation system.
Order under Section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act due to COVID-19, No. 22
Whereas the World Health Organization has characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic and that pandemic is affecting Canada;
Whereas, pursuant to section 45 of the Railway Safety ActFootnote a, the Minister of Transport has, in writing, authorized the Director General, Rail Safety, to make an order under section 32.01Footnote b of that Act;
Order pursuant to Section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act (MO 22-02) Order Ending Vaccination Mandates for Passengers and Employees
Whereas, pursuant to section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act, if the Minister considers it necessary in the interests of safe railway operations, the Minister may, by order sent to a company require the company to stop any activity that might constitute a threat to safe railway operations or to follow the procedures or take the corrective measures specified in the order;
Whereas ministerial orders 21-07.3 and 21-09.2, issued pursuant to section 32.01 of the Railway Safety Act, included requirements related to verifying proof of vaccination for passengers and employees;
Research summary – Assessment of Alternating Current Field Measurement Non-Destructive Testing (ACFM NDT) for use on tank cars
Summary
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques are often used to identify flaws during routine tank car inspections. One technique known as Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) is being proposed for use by tank car manufacturers for inspection purposes.
Subpart F
F. Inspection
1. Scope
This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for the frequency and manner of inspecting track to detect deviations from the TSR.
Subpart E
E. Track appliances and track-related devices
I. Scope
This Subpart prescribes minimum requirements for certain track appliances and track-related devices.
II. Derails
Each derail must be clearly visible. When in a locked position a derail must be free of any lost motion which would allow it to be operated without removing the lock.
Subpart D
D. Track structure
Scope: This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for ballast, crosstie, track assembly fittings, and the physical condition of rails.
I. Ballast: General
Unless it is otherwise structurally supported, all track must be supported by material which will:
Subpart C
C. Track geometry
1. Scope
This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for the gauge, alignment, and surface of track and the elevation of the outer rails and speed limitations for curved track.