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Working Towards

A Brighter Future

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:

  • Improving the safety and qualifications

  • Promoting proper training within Union AND non-Union Contractors

  • Engaging agencies, owners, stakeholders, and Government

  • 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

  • Understand the strengths, uniqueness, inefficiencies and challenges of the Transit Rail industry in Canada.
     

  • Open a platform for technical discussions.
     

  • Collaborate to accomplish an integrated framework of standards that suit our needs as a national industry.
     

  • Support supply chain excellence for the passenger rail industry in Canada.
     

  • 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

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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 (12 noon ET)

Rail Awards 2025 - Online Info Session

TRACCS Transit and Rail is proud to announce its very first Rail Awards for the Transit Railway Industry in Canada, another In-Person Event coming up this November 2025.

Join Paul Murphy, Co-Founder of TRACCS, as he shares insights into the purpose of the Awards and who is eligible for nomination. We’ll also be sharing details about the upcoming Award Ceremony.

Honouring Excellence. Powering the Future of Rail.

Across Canada, the rail industry is driven by innovation, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. From new graduates shaping their first tracks to industry leaders redefining safety, sustainability, and excellence in all aspects of designing, building and maintaining Passenger Rail — the Rail Awards celebrate those who move our nation forward.

These 11 prestigious awards recognize the individuals, teams, and organizations setting new benchmarks in rail. Whether it’s groundbreaking innovation, leadership in safety, or environmental excellence, the Rail Awards are a tribute to the passion and progress that define Canadian rail.

Join us in recognizing the trailblazers who don’t just keep rail moving — they make it thrive.

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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

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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!

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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.

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We're most grateful to our Main Sponsor, Margie Strub construction Law

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November 13, 2025

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

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TRACCS Transit and Rail is proud to announce its very first Rail Awards for the Transit Railway Industry in Canada.
 

Honouring Excellence. Powering the Future of Rail.

Our Friends in Transit & Rail

TRACCS proudly supports the work of our fellow North American Transport & Rail Associations.

We look forward to collaborating with them on this exciting time to be in the industry.

Community Partners
& Members

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