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Research & Insights brings together evidence, industry experience and diverse perspectives to deepen understanding of the issues shaping Canada’s transit and passenger rail sector. By examining complex challenges and capturing what the industry is learning, TRACCS helps turn collective expertise into clear, practical knowledge.

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Through our reports, TRACCS Explained and Webinar Wednesday series, we make insights more accessible, encourage informed discussion and support better decision-making across the sector.

Industry Reports
 

Expert Analysis, Refined Through Collaboration

​These reports are the product of in-depth research and the collective expertise of leading professionals in the rail and transit sector. Developed through a series of focused workshops and industry discussions, each report distills complex issues into clear, actionable insights. By combining rigorous analysis with diverse perspectives, we aim to provide resources that support informed decision-making and advance best practices across the industry.

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TRACCS Explained
& Opinion

Perspectives on the future of Canada’s passenger rail and transit industry

As Canada’s passenger rail and transit systems continue to grow and modernize, thoughtful discussion is essential. This section brings together perspectives from industry professionals examining the issues, decisions, and developments influencing the sector. A new article is published each month to help foster informed dialogue across the industry.

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Webinar Wednesdays
 

Industry Expertise, Shared Through Conversation

Presented by TRACCS members and invited specialists, Webinar Wednesday draws on the knowledge of leading professionals from across the passenger rail and transit sector. Each session explores a timely industry topic, emerging development or area of specialized expertise. Through accessible presentations and open discussion, the series helps participants remain informed, expand their knowledge and engage with the ideas shaping the industry.

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FIXING THE
FOUNDATIONS:

Reforming Canada’s Rail Delivery
System for the 21st Century

August 2025

MISSION

TRACCS' mission is to stabilize cost and ensure adequate and qualified resources to perform the work safely and efficiently.

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We aim to achieve:

 

  • Improved and consistent safety standards in the field for rail safety

  • Coordinated and proper training for workers within the unions, colleges and universities

  • Advocacy for proper certification and assurances for companies to work in rail environments

  • Opportunity to share best practices within the industry

  • Networking

  • Ongoing training and technology updates from around the world

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