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Enforcement Action and Measures to Mitigate Threats to Rail Safety
Applicable Policies
- Rail Safety Policy Regarding the Publication of Corporate Offences and S.31 Notices and Orders Pursuant to the Railway Safety Act
- Rail Safety Policy Regarding the Publication of Non-Corporate (Individuals) Offences and S.31 Notices and Orders Pursuant to the Railway Safety Act
Enforcement Action
Every person who contravenes a provision under Ss.41 (1) or 41(2) of the RSA may be prosecuted and be imposed a fine as prescribed by the Act.
Prosecutions under the RSA
Actions to Mitigate Threats to Rail Safety
In addition to enforcement options for offences committed under the RSA, the Act also provides measures to mitigate immediate threats to safety, such as Notices and Orders issued by Railway Safety Inspectors under S.31.
S.31 Notices and Orders
Transportation Appeals Tribunal of Canada (TATC) Reviews
Pursuant to S.31.1(1) or S.32.1(1) of the RSA, any railway company/person who is issued a Notice and Order has a 30-day period to request a review by the TATC.
Requests for review under the RSA
