Rocky Mountaineer wins Railway Association of Canada 2023 Safety Award

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) recognizes Rocky Mountaineer with a 2023 Safety Award for the company’s Incident Reporting System, which fosters a culture of open communication and continuous safety improvement.

“At Rocky Mountaineer, we have an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our team members, guests, partners, and the communities and natural spaces where we travel,” said Court Edeburn, Vice President, Operations, and Chief Safety Officer, Rocky Mountaineer. “With this enhanced Incident Reporting System, we capture all incidents, no matter how minor, so they can be investigated, catalogued, and addressed in a quick, holistic manner. The new system keeps safety at the forefront of our team’s actions every day.”

Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the best scenery North America has to offer. Rocky Mountaineer offers four rail routes: three that connect Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in Western Canada; and a fourth route that travels between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah in the Southwest United States. It is a must-do travel experience that offers unparalleled journeys in its spacious glass-domed train coaches thanks to incredible scenery, delicious cuisine, friendly service, and social atmosphere.

RAC represents close to 60 railway companies and more than 60 associate members (suppliers, consultants, etc.). Canada’s freight railways get millions of people and $350 billion worth of goods across our country and to global markets each year. RAC advocates on behalf of its members and associate members to ensure that the rail sector remains globally competitive, sustainable, and most importantly, safe. For full details on RAC’s 2023 Safety and Environment Awards, read the press release here.