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Public Interest Issues
Public interest vs. commercial success - is there a conflict?
There is no inherent contradiction between the public interest and commercial success of the short line and regional railways (SL/RRs) and their customers. SL/RR viability, safety and security, and the environment are public interest issues that have a direct impact on SL/RRs and on the communities they serve.
A profitable and healthy SL/RR system is in the public interest by creating employment, providing necessary infrastructure, and low-cost, safe, environmentally-friendly transportation. Governments are necessary partners with SL/RRs to promote strong SL/RRs in the public interest.
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JANUARY 19, 2006
CN Purchases RailAmerica's Alberta Short Lines for C$26 Million
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
Short Lines to Receive Funding for New Environmentally Friendly Projects under the Freight Incentives Program
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
Transport Minister Issues Call for Proposals for Transportation Planning and Modal Integration Projects
OCTOBER 26, 2005
Additional Funding Announced for Railway Crossings
OCTOBER 12, 2005
Transport Canada Launches Program to Help Young People Discover the World of Transportation
JULY 12, 2005
Federal Government Announces Funding to Continue Northern Ontario Passenger Service
JUNE 29, 2005
Transport Canada Announces Funding to Improve Safety at Railway Crossings
MAY 31, 2005
Transportation Skills Development Funding Announced
DECEMBER 22, 2004
Transport Minister announces appointment to Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004
New Canada-U.S-Mexico Online Transportation Database Launched
JULY 14, 2004
CN Completes $1-billion Transaction for BC Rail
JULY 8, 2004
CN Enters Consent Agreement with Canada's Competition Bureau on BC Rail Partnership
MAY 21, 2004
Regional and Remote Railways to get Funding
MAY 20, 2004
Freight Sustainability Projects Announced
MAY 18, 2004
Federal Government Commits to Solving Railway Noise Problems
MAY 18, 2004
Call for Proposals for Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment Projects
MAY 14, 2004
Winning Intelligent Transportation Systems Projects Announced
MAY 12, 2004
Transport Canada Releases 2003 Annual Report
MAY 10, 2004
Ottawa to Host National Transportation Day Celebrations on June 3, 2004
APRIL 30, 2004
Rail Services to Continue Between The Pas and Pukatawagan, Manitoba
APRIL 29, 2004
Reflective Materials for Trains to Enhance Safety
APRIL 23, 2004
Government of Canada announces Freight Efficiency Program
MARCH 16, 2004
Transport Canada Approves New Rail Safety Guideline - "Request to Depart from Applicable Engineering Standards"
MARCH 15, 2004
Transport Canada Approves New Rail Safety Program Guideline - "Railway Application for an Exemption or Filing of a Notice of Exemption"
MAY 21, 2003
CPR suggests access for shippers on privatized BC Rail
MAY 12, 2003
Martin Supports Running Rights to Enhance Rail Competition
APRIL 8, 2003
Trainscan comments on ARRC's effectiveness in raising the prominence of short line railways
MARCH 4, 2003
Agency Dismisses CN's Application for Costs Against Ferroequus Railway Company Limited
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Transport Canada's Vision for Transportation Supports Passenger and Commuter Rail
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Short Lines Need Further Consideration in Transport Canada's Vision for Transportation
FEBRUARY 25, 2003
New Minister of Transport Appointed by Ontario Premier Ernie Eves
FEBRUARY 24, 2003
Minister Announces Release of Transportation Blueprint
FEBRUARY 20, 2003
Short Line Visibility on Class I Websites
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
BC Premier Comments on the Future of BC Rail
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
BC Rail and OmniTRAX withdraw from ARRC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Presentation to the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association Conference, Toronto, ON, September 10, 2002
AUGUST 1, 2002
ARRC Joins Dangerous Goods Council
JULY 15, 2002
ARRC Joins Direction 2006 Partnership
JUNE 1, 2002
ARRC Promotes Careers in the Transportation Industry
MAY 31, 2002
ARRC & Short Line/Regional Railways Profiled in Canadian Sailings during National Transportation Week 2002
MAY 13, 2002
Canada, U.S. Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Railway Grade Crossing Research
APRIL 25, 2002
ARRC Launches New Website
FEBRUARY 3, 2002
ARRC's Submission to Transport Canada for the Blueprint Initiative
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Ferroequus Application to the Canadian Transportation Agency for Running Rights under Sections 93 and 138 of the Canada Transportation Act, 1996
SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
The formation of ARRC announced
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