Canada’s rail network - an integral part of our past, present, and future
Today, Canada’s railway network has become an intricate network of almost 43,000 kilometres of track from coast-to-coast and remains an important part of not only our nation’s identity, but an integral part of Canada’s day-to-day life.
Employing more than 60,000 Canadians, Canada’s rail transport industry generates approximately $10 billion per year.
The overwhelming majority of revenue, or 95%, comes from rail freight operations and approximately 5% from commuter, intercity and tourist passenger rail services in major urban centres, corridors, and regions.