11-01-2018, 08:45 PM
(01-09-2018, 02:54 AM)trainspotter139 Wrote:(01-09-2018, 12:08 AM)Pheidippides Wrote: Does GrandLinq/GRT/Region of Waterloo need a Railway Operating Certificate from Transport Canada? If so, when would that be issued?Quote:https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rail....html#rocr
Who needs a Railway Operating Certificate?
All companies that fall under the authority of the Railway Safety Act are required to obtain a Railway Operating Certificate. This includes:
- federal railway companies, who must also hold a Certificate of Fitness from the Canadian Transportation Agency; and
- local railway companies, which include provincially-regulated shortlines, light rail transit, and tourist trains that operate equipment on federally-regulated tracks.
We might need a Railway Operating Certificate because we operate equipment on federally-regulated tracks (GEXR Waterloo Spur, and adjacent to GEXR Huron Spur). Edmonton, Calgary and the TTC don't need one because all their trackage is not federally regulated.
Did we ever reach a conclusion on whether the Ion needs a Railway Operating Certificate or Certificate of Fitness because of the spur? If so, can they even apply before the system (lights, bells, arms, etc.) are tuned and working properly?
According to the FAQ it can take up to 120 days.
How long does it take to obtain a Railway Operating Certificate?
Transport Canada has 120 days, from when the complete application is received, to decide whether to issue, refuse to issue or place terms and conditions on a company's Railway Operating Certificate.
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.