OTTAWA, Ontario — The Canadian government and the Railway Association of Canada on Thursday announced renewed plans to address emissions reduction in the rail industry.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and Railway Association CEO Marc Brazeau announced a renewed Memorandum of Understanding, under which Transport Canada and members of the Railway Association will work together toward a goal of zero emissions by 2050 by advancing low-carbon fuel use, moving more goods and people by rail where possible, and accelerate the development of net-zero-emission locomotive solutions. The memorandum builds on progress to date and calls for enhanced collaboration and information-sharing.
“This Memorandum of Understanding is living proof of an industry-wide commitment to continuously investing, innovating, and improving as our members pull for Canada,” Brazeau said in a press release. “Canada’s railways move the Canadian economy and already are the safest and most fuel-efficient mode of ground transportation. Railway Association of Canada members are committed to doing even more – for everyone’s benefit.” Said Rodriguez, “We’re working together towards our net-zero emissions goals, and making sure we keep people and goods moving towards their destination.”
The complete text of the memorandum is available here.
