Category: Rail Committee

Rail Innovation and Cybersecurity Committee #3: Building a cyber-ready workforce for rail and transit through industry and academic innovation leadership

This theme centers on addressing the immediate and future skills gap in the Canadian rail sector necessary to manage increasing cyber threats and regulatory requirements. Can draw on the work of the CCIIRT and showcase the existing programs available at some of CUTRIC’s key academic members. Furthers the following two objectives in the CCIIRT: 1. […]

Rail Innovation and Cybersecurity Committee #2: Mitigating cyber risk in rail & transit procurement through advancing standards and regulations

Developing guidelines, best practices and standards for embedding cybersecurity requirements through the entire lifecycle of rail technology. Integrating directly into rail and transit vehicle/system procurement contracts. Furthers the following two objectives in the CCIIRT: 1. Develop/expand an established federal regulatory framework 2. Design/expand unified standards   Register Here

Rail Innovation and Cybersecurity Committee #1: Mark Carney’s Canada: Cybersecurity, Defence and Transit Innovation?

This session will explore how Canada’s evolving economic and security priorities are converging across cybersecurity, defence, and public transit. With federal attention increasingly focused on strategic autonomy, domestic innovation, and critical infrastructure resilience, the transit and rail sector sits at the centre of a rapidly shifting policy landscape. The March 10 meeting will provide members […]

Committee #2: Are We On Track for Innovation? Adapting European Rail Technology for Canada

Register Here This interactive committee session will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with incorporating European rail technologies into Canada’s rail network. With advancements in rail innovation coming from international manufacturers, this session will delve into the complexities of adapting cutting-edge technology to meet Canada’s unique operational, regulatory, and environmental needs. Panelists and participants will […]

Committee #6: Delivering High-Speed Rail in Canada – Funding, Consortia, and the Path Forward

Register Here Canada’s growing population and the need for sustainable transportation solutions have fueled the debate between high-speed rail (HSR) and high-frequency rail (HFR) as the preferred path for the future of passenger transport. In February 2025, Canada announced the ambitious high-speed rail project “Alto.” This session explore potential causes of delays in such projects, […]

Committee #5: Electrifying the Transit Hub: Integrating Electric Buses with Rail Charging across the GTHA and nationally

Register Here Join us for a focused discussion on the integration of battery electric buses with rail station charging infrastructure. As public transportation moves toward greener solutions, the intersection of electric buses and rail systems offers an opportunity to reduce emissions and improve urban mobility. This session will address the practical and technical challenges of […]

Committee #4: Full steam ahead? Why Canada’s Rail Projects Are Stuck on the Siding

Register Here As Canadian cities strive to expand their public transportation networks to meet the needs of rapidly growing populations, major transit projects are often mired in delays, cost overruns, and logistical challenges. This session will explore the underlying factors contributing to the frequent setbacks in delivering large-scale transit infrastructure, such as the Eglinton Crosstown […]