Rail Safety Week - September 21-27, 2026

Rail Safety Week

September 21-27, 2026

Monday, September 21 — #STOPTrackTragedies
Highlighting the powerful stories behind the #STOPTrackTragedies campaign to encourage Canadians to make safe choices around railway tracks and crossings. Sharing the human impact of rail incidents and reinforcing that every tragedy is preventable.

Tuesday, September 22 — Operation Clear Track
Promoting education and enforcement efforts through Operation Clear Track, reminding everyone that rail safety is a shared responsibility between communities, law enforcement, the rail industry, municipalities, and community organizations working together to keep people safe.

Wednesday, September 23 — Crossing Safety: Look. Listen. Live.
Focusing on safe behaviour at railway crossings through Look. Listen. Live. and engaging youth with Railway Safety Heroes, helping Canadians of all ages recognize and respond safely around tracks and trains.

Thursday, September 24 — Building a Culture of Rail Safety
Celebrating the volunteers, educators, community partners, municipalities, and leaders who are helping build a stronger culture of rail safety across Canada, including the announcement of the Roger Cyr Award recipients. Highlighting collaborative efforts to reach vulnerable populations and improve safety in communities near railways.

Friday, September 25 — You’re Not Alone: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Community Support
Highlighting the Today is Better campaign and reminding Canadians that support is available through the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. Raising awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of community partnerships that support vulnerable individuals—including those experiencing homelessness—to help prevent tragedies on or near railway property.

Saturday, September 26 — Trespass Prevention
Educating Canadians about the dangers of walking, playing, or taking shortcuts on railway property while recognizing that people may access rail corridors for many reasons. Promoting compassionate, evidence-based approaches to trespass prevention through education, outreach, infrastructure improvements, and partnerships that help keep everyone safe.

Sunday, September 27 — No Photo, Video, or Selfie Is Worth the Risk
Raising awareness about the dangers of taking photos or videos on or near railway tracks and encouraging Canadians to capture memories safely—never from railway property.

Find more information on Rail Safety Week HERE