Part 1 – Introduction

1.1 Context of the Guidelines

The Canada Transportation Act (Act) provides a framework for railway companies under federal jurisdiction to transfer or discontinue railway lines provided certain procedures are followed.

The Act also sets out a process that must be followed by federal railway companies before certain urban railway sidings and spurs located in a metropolitan area or within the territory served by any urban transit authority ("siding or spur in metropolitan area") can be dismantled.

Introduction

This resource tool refers to specific sections of the Railway Safety Act (RSA) and is designed for the owners, lessees or occupiers of:

• land adjoining the land on which a line of railway is situated;
• buildings or other structures on that land; or
• mines or other works operated on that land.

It covers compensation they are entitled to for any losses they suffered because of the railway.

Acknowledgements

The Noise Measurement and Reporting Methodology was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Transportation Agency’s Noise and Vibration Technical Advisory Committee whose members represent industry, citizens, municipalities, and government agencies with expertise in the area of noise and vibration. Committee members provided valuable comments throughout the preparation and review of the Methodology.