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Investing in Canada: Rail Trends 2024


OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today released Rail Trends 2024 ? a rolling, 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the industry.

"Rail doesn't just move goods and people; it moves economies forward," says Marc Brazeau, RAC's President and CEO. "Rail Trends 2024 is a testament to what a strong rail sector means for a competitive and robust Canadian economy."

He adds: "Powered by over 37,000 railroaders, the rail industry invests billions of dollars annually to enhance safety, efficiency, and support the growth of Canadian businesses. Fueled by passion, pride and resilience, Canada's railways continue to meet the challenge."

Highlights of Rail Trends 2024 include:

This 32nd edition of Rail Trends is a compendium of Canadian rail data up to December 31, 2023. Data is reported by RAC member companies: Class 1 and shortline freight railways, as well as tourist, intercity, and commuter passenger railways.

The full Rail Trends report is available here. Data for 2024 will be covered in next year's report.

About the Railway Association of Canada

RAC represents close to 60 railway companies and more than 60 associate members (suppliers, consultants, etc.). Our railways get millions of people and $380 billion worth of goods across our country and to global markets each year. RAC advocates on behalf of its members and associate members to ensure that the rail sector remains globally competitive, sustainable, and most importantly, safe. Learn more at www.railcan.ca.

Data Contact:

Jonathan Thibault

Manager, Economics, Data and Research

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Morgan Swan

[email protected]



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