WHY ON-TRACK
Canada is building more rail than ever. The workforce needs a common starting point.
The passenger rail industry is growing fast, and it needs people who understand how it works. Right now, most people entering the field arrive on site without a shared starting point, and every employer and agency introduces the basics differently.
ON-TRACK gives you that starting point. It is an introduction to the rail industry: the basics, the terminology, and what to expect on site, so you do not walk in cold. It is the foundation you build on, not the finish line.
THE CURRICULUM
What you'll learn
The program is sectioned into three parts that give you the foundation to build on, delivered online at your own pace.
RAIL FUNDAMENTALS
~15 hours
Maintenance, signalling, overhead catenary systems, and construction
fundamentals.
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RAIL SAFETY
~18 hours
Working safely on and
around the rail Protection, PPE, hazard awareness, risk, and fatigue management.​
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CAREER READINESS
~2 hours
Getting job-ready and exploring the career paths and roles across the rail industry, then building a strong CV and preparing for interviews to pursue them.
HOW IT WORKS
From sign-up to a solid
foundation
Here is what the experience will look like when enrolment opens in November 2026.
The courses start in January 2027.
Enroll
Sign up online in a few minutes once enrolment opens.
Get set up
Access the learning platform and a short orientation.
Learn at your pace
Study online, with support available when you need it.
Build your foundation
Finish knowing the basics of rail and ready to take the next step.
WHO IT'S BUILT FOR
Built for anyone
ready to work in rail
ON-TRACK is open across Ontario. No prior rail experience required.
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People looking to start a career in a growing sector
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Workers newer to rail who want to solidify the basics
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Young people exploring the trades
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Women in trades, Indigenous learners, and newcomers
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Workers in remote and rural communities
If you are ready to work in rail, this is built for you.
OUR FIRST STEP
A foundation to build on
ON-TRACK gives you a shared starting point for a career in rail. You finish understanding the basics, the terminology, and what to expect on site, ready to keep learning on the job instead of starting from zero. It is the foundation the rest of your rail career builds on.
QUESTIONS
Good to Know
BE FIRST IN LINE
Your rail career starts here.
ON-TRACK launches in January 2027. Free, flexible, and built for Canada. Join the waitlist and we will notify you the moment enrolment opens, so you can be among the first to start.
