Transport Canada is proposing an amendment to the TDG Regulations that would revise the incident reporting requirements. The proposed amendment […]
Category: Transport Canada Alerts
May 1, 2015: (FR) DOT Releases the Final Rule on Flammable Liquids by Rail
New Tank Car Rule: DOT117: Standards for New and Existing Tank Cars Used in HHFTs 9/16” normalized TC 128 Steel […]
April 23, 2015: Transport Canada Issued Emergency Directive for HazMat Trains
Transport Canada's Minister of Transport, Honorable Minister Lisa Raitt, issued an Emergency Directive to railway companies in regards to the […]
March 12, 2015: (PR) Transport Canada Issues an Update on TC-140 Tank Car Specifications
Transport Canada has been working on introducing a new class of tank cars for transporting flammable liquids by rail. In […]
March 12, 2015: Transport Canada Issues Amendment to ERAP Requirements
Transport Canada has issued an amendment to section 7.1 (6) of the ERAP that was introduced last year. The intention […]
February 26, 2015: (PR) Canada Introduces Rail Safety Legislation
Canada's Minister of Transportation, Lisa Raitt, introduced the Safe and Accountable Rail Act this week. This legislation will not only improve […]
January 8, 2014: (FR) PHMSA Issues Final Rule Under HM-215M
PHMSA released its final rule under HM-215M today. Although the rule was issued later than planned it will take effect […]
November 27, 2014: (PR) Transport Canada Established New Requirement for Rail Operators
Transport Canada is now requiring rail operators to hold a Railway Operating Certificate that would allow them to operate trains […]
July 2, 2014: (NPRM) Transport Canada’s New Tank Car Proposal & TDG Regulatory Amendment
On July 2, 2014 Transport Canada adopted new requirements for TC/DOT-111 tank cars that are used to transport dangerous goods […]
July 2, 2014: (FR) Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods in Canada
On July 2, 2014 Canada issued new regulations concerning Dangerous Goods Safety Marks. There have been several changes in the […]
