The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) was founded in 1917 as the Canadian Railway War Board in order to coordinate railway activities during World War I.[3] The first meeting of the organization was held on October 23, 1917, and the name was changed to Railway Association of Canada in 1919.[4][5] It is headquartered in Ottawa and represents around 50 member railways.[6]
Railway Association of Canada
Association des chemins de fer du Canada
Abbreviation
RAC / ACFC
Formation
October 23, 1917; 106 years ago (1917-10-23)
Legal status
active
Purpose
advocates for freight, commuter, tourist and intercity railways provides professional services
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