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Industrial Railways: An Emerging Sector

Industrial Railways: An Emerging Sector. Presentation to the Industrial Railway Safety Conference. Michael Bourque President and C.E.O. of the Railway Association of Canada April, 28, 2015. Canada’s rail franchise. Market reach is highly diversified.

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Industrial Railways: An Emerging Sector

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  1. Industrial Railways: An Emerging Sector Presentation to the Industrial Railway Safety Conference Michael Bourque President and C.E.O. of the Railway Association of Canada April, 28, 2015

  2. Canada’s rail franchise

  3. Market reach is highly diversified Source: CN, CP Annual Reports and Investor Fact Books, 2013. We enable domestic and international markets

  4. Touching exporters, manufacturers, retailers, and farmers Source: RAC, Rail Trends 2014. We move well over $280 B worth of goods each year in Canada

  5. Industrial railways are critical partners to the supply chain Typically operate under provincial jurisdiction Operate their own assets and on their own property Move products specific to the company they serve Are not subject to common carrier obligations Nova Chemicals, Joffre, AB. Campotex, Lanigan, SK.

  6. We have common issues Class I Shortline carriers Passenger rail Industrial rail

  7. Railway challenges are becoming more complex Regardless of the issue, or the type of railway, the reputation of all railways is a shared risk.

  8. Working together to provide long-term solutions

  9. We enable effective partnerships through meaningful dialogue Board of Directors Policy & Advocacy Finance & Audit Safety & Operations Management Short Line Taxation Passenger Human Resources Wireless Communications Dangerous Goods Environment Mechanical Security Medical Safety Culture NEW!

  10. There are immediate opportunities to work together

  11. Our open invitation to industrial railways We all have a mutual interest in promoting, maintaining, and enhancing rail safety. Management of the railway sector’s reputation is a responsibility shared by all railways. Industrial railways can make a meaningful contribution to the regulatory and rule development process. The RAC provides the platform to an extensive network of committees and working groups that develop, maintain and update best practices and guidance material. It is in the best interest of railway carriers and industrial railways to work together and develop long-term sustainable solutions to their issues and challenges.

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