Transit Rail Association for
Canadian Contractors, Maintainers,
Operators and Standards
Working Towards a Brighter Future
TRACCS is a Non-Profit Association of contractors, operators and maintainers in rail, OCS, signal construction, and communication systems coming together to serve the needs of its members and the industry by:
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Improving the safety and qualifications
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Promoting proper training within Union AND non-Union Contractors
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Engaging agencies, owners, stakeholders, and Government
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Sharing best practices, and efficiency of building, maintaining and operating rail and transit in Canada.
How we support the
Transit Rail industry
Through online and in-person events we provide a platform for discussion about
Safety, Innovation, Sustainability,
Cost-efficiency, National Standards,
Best Practices, and Lessons Learned
These are the Pillars of Our Work
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What We Offer:
TRACCS we understand that the work needed to push our industry forward is multi-faceted, and requires a wealth of knowledge, specific expertise, qualified experience and various perspectives.
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​Our work is focused on providing our industry and our Members with a space of discussion and growth around our values.
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We aim to
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Understand the strengths, uniqueness, inefficiencies and challenges of the Transit Rail industry in Canada.
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Open a platform for technical discussions.
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Collaborate to accomplish an integrated framework of standards that suit our needs as a national industry.
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Support supply chain excellence for the passenger rail industry in Canada.
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Gather the industry in meaningful in-person events to network, discuss important lessons learned and best practices, and grow collectively.
Our Member are the first to know about and the first to access unique opportunities, and they save money while doing it!
2025 Online TRACCS Events
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Leveraging Satellite-Based Monitoring for Rail Corridor Risk Identification
Discover how satellite imagery is reshaping risk monitoring for long rail corridors—boosting safety, cutting costs, and improving situational awareness. Join us to see real-world examples of how remote sensing spots early warning signs and enables smarter, condition-based maintenance.
Presenter: Kevin Jones, Chief Product Officer
CATALYST (PCI Geomatics)
Friday, July 11, 2025
TRACCS Rail Day 2026 - Info Session and Sales Launch
After a detailed informative session, registration will open for previous years' exhibitors and Members at a discounted price.
General Public can purchase their booths after September 1st.
2025 In-Person TRACCS Events
February 6, 2025
Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal
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This event is the first in our effort to provide the Transit Rail industry with a platform to have the discussions and collaborations needed for the development of National Standards.
Learn more here.
Stay tuned!
May 13-14, 2025
The International Centre, Mississauga
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The biggest event in Transit Rail in Canada.​
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Conference - Trade Show - Demos - Technology Showcase
September 10, 2025
Pheasant Run Golf Club
Registration is open for Sponsors.
This year we're supporting the Daily Bread Food Bank again.
