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This is a guide for people who have land, buildings, and other structures and works right beside a railway line. There are railway safety laws that may affect people in this situation. The guide explains that:
- people located right beside a railway line may have to let the railway onto their property for safety activities (for example, to clear brush that is blocking railway sight lines or in an emergency);
- the law may limit what these people can and can't do on their property, if the activity (for example, a construction project) would affect railway safety; and
- people who suffer losses because of these safety requirements may be owed compensation.
This is a guide for shippers and railways who are involved in Final Offer Arbitration (FOA). It explains:
- the process for finding an arbitrator the shipper and the railway agree on, which asks each side to identify their preferred arbitrators from the roster established by the CTA;
- how the CTA selects an arbitrator if the shipper and railway do not agree;
- how and when the shipper or railway can challenge the appointment of the arbitrator;
- what happens if an arbitrator leaves and must be replaced, including who pays for the arbitrator's fees up to that point.
See also: Final Offer Arbitration: A Resource Tool
This is a guide for towns and provinces that want to move rail lines or traffic in urban areas, but cannot get the railway to agree. It explains:
- how to apply to the CTA to order the railway to relocate; and
- the plans you must provide, including a financial plan showing the money you and others are committing to the proposed relocation.
Note: This guide also discusses certain federal government relocation grants. There is currently no money set aside for those grants. This may limit the CTA's ability to accept applications.
The Noise Measurement and Reporting Methodology was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Transportation Agency’s Noise and Vibration Technical Advisory Committee whose members represent industry, citizens, municipalities, and government agencies with expertise in the area of noise and vibration.