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Title Description Type Approved Published
Amendments to the Railway Safety Act Transport Canada proposed a Bill to amend the Railway Safety Act (RSA) based on recommendations from the 2008 RSA review. Most of these amendments came into force on May 1, 2013. Program info
The Role of Transport Canada's Railway Safety Inspector Railway Safety Inspector (RSI) monitors and promotes
regulatory compliance in railway operations, equipment,
infrastructure, and railway-roadway grade crossings.
Program info
Final Report Advisory Council on Rail Safety Working Group on Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders This report presents the findings of the working group on locomotive voice and video recorders. Report
Railway Ground Hazard Research Program The Railway Ground Hazard Research Program (RGHRP) is a collaborative effort among industry, academic institutions and the federal government. The Program was created in 2003 to develop and evaluate scientific and technical solutions to help railways manage the risks associated with ground hazards. Program info
Pull-By Inspection Rules These rules prescribe the minimum safety standards when inspecting cabooseless trains.

In effect: November 2, 1990
Rule
Guideline for Culvert Safety Management The objective of this Guideline is to provide railway companies with a guide for the development of their Culvert Safety Management Program (CSMP) in accordance with the Railway Safety Management Systems Regulation (SMS), the Railway Safety Act (RSA), and the Track Safety Rules (TSR). Guideline
Transport Canada Standard for LED Signal Modules at Highway/Railway Grade Crossings The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum performance requirements for 200 mm and 300 mm Light Emitting Diode (LED) signal modules for use in highway/railway grade crossing signal assemblies in Canada. Standard
Minimum Railway/Road Crossing Sightline Requirements For All Grade Crossings Without Automatic Warning Devices G4-A Guideline for minimum railway/road crossing sightline requirements for all Grade Crossings without automatic warning devices G4-A Guideline
Railway Right of Way Access Control Policy The objective of the Railway Right of Way Access Control Policy is to clarify Transport Canada's (TC) role and responsibilities concerning unauthorized access to railway right of ways. Policy
Duty and Rest Period Rules for Railway Operating Employees - Application Document Rule