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How to get approval to construct a railway line
The Agency approves specific railway line construction projects.
If a railway company intends to construct a railway line, it must file an application with the Agency under section 98 of the Canada Transportation Act for approval.
See: How to Apply...
Web page | 2019-10-04
Section 95.1 of the Canada Transportation Act states that a railway company shall cause only such noise and vibration as is reasonable, taking into account:
its obligations under sections 113 and 114 of the Act, if applicable;
its operational requirements; and
the area where the construction...
Web page | 2019-07-30
Rail Transportation Regulations are finalized.
As part of its Regulatory Modernization Initiative, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) held consultations on rail-related regulations and guidance materials. These consultations also support the implementation of the Transportation...
Web page | 2019-07-10
Introduction
In May 2016, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) launched a process to update all regulations for which it is responsible, to ensure they keep pace with changes in business models, user expectations and best practices in the regulatory field.
This Regulatory Modernization...
Publication | 2019-03-04
Background
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) conducted an investigation into possible freight rail service issues in the Vancouver area. The matters covered by the investigation included whether there was evidence of discriminatory treatment for certain commodities, how freight rail permits...
Web page | 2019-01-11
IN THE MATTER OF
The Canadian Transportation Agency's (CTA) investigation into possible freight rail service issues in the Vancouver area.
Case No.: 19-00189
As part of its investigation, the CTA will hold an oral hearing on Tuesday January 29, 2019 and Wednesday January 30, 2019 at:
The Sutton...
News | 2019-01-16
Gatineau, Quebec – January 25, 2019 – The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is holding an oral hearing into possible freight rail service issues in the Vancouver area.
Purpose of hearing
The purpose of the oral hearing is to allow the CTA to gather additional information as part of its...
News | 2019-01-25
1. Oral hearing
As part of its investigation into possible rail service issues in the Vancouver area, the Agency will hold an oral hearing on Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The purpose of the oral hearing is to contribute to the evidentiary record that the Agency will rely...
Web page | 2019-01-25
Check against delivery
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Scott Streiner. I'm Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, and Chair of the Panel of Members that is investigating possible freight rail service issues in the Vancouver area. I'm joined on the Panel by Members...
Web page | 2019-02-04
The Canadian Transportation Agency (the CTA) is requesting public comments on the application by the City of Ottawa for approval to construct a railway line as part of its Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line Project.
Background
The Canada Transportation Act gives the Canadian Transportation Agency the...
Consultation | 2019-02-15