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Types of disputes we can help with
Sometimes railway companies charge shippers for specific activities performed over and above the service to be provided upon payment of the rate, such as:
demurrage (taking longer than permitted to load or unload a railcar);
cleaning and storing railcars;...
Web page | 2016-08-26
Types of disputes we can help with
Whenever a public passenger service provider and a railway company are unable to agree in respect of any matter raised in the context of the negotiation of any agreement concerning the use of the railway company’s railway, land, equipment, facilities or services...
Web page | 2016-08-26
Types of disputes we can help with
A railway company can apply to the Agency for the right to run its trains over the tracks of any other federal railway company when no negotiated agreement exists.
For more information about running rights and joint track usage, read section 138 of the Canada...
Web page | 2016-08-26
Types of disputes we can help with
Competitive line rates
A shipper located beyond the 30 kilometer interswitching limit may ask the Agency to set a competitive line rate for moving goods over the originating railway to the interchange point, for transfer to another railway.
The shipper must...
Web page | 2016-08-26
The Agency can help to resolve rail service disputes between a shipper and a railway company.
A railway company has service obligations for carrying traffic for shippers, which includes furnishing adequate and suitable accommodation for loading, receiving, carrying, delivering, and unloading...
Web page | 2016-08-26
Types of disputes we can help with
The Agency can help resolve disputes between railway companies and:
road authorities when they want to construct or reconstruct a road crossing;
landowners who need to cross the track of a railway company to access their property;
utility companies who want...
Web page | 2016-08-26
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How to log in
Note: It's recommended to use a desktop computer. You must use a browser with JavaScript enabled.
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Web page | 2016-08-26
What is rail arbitration?
It’s one of three types of arbitration offered as part of the Agency’s options for dispute resolution.
Types of disputes
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Legislation
The application of any rate or charge for the movement...
Web page | 2016-07-06
Explanatory notes
The Agency publishes certain public information about Canada's air transport agreements and arrangements such as the traffic rights that may be exercised by designated airlines under air agreements or other instruments.
Countries included in the "Agreement on Air Transport...
Web page | 2016-09-21
Introduction
This resource tool is designed to help parties who wish to construct a railway line across another railway line.
Agreements
The parties involved in constructing a railway line across another railway line may negotiate any aspect of a crossing. Under section 99 (Part III) of the...
Publication | 2016-04-22