How can I prevent abandonment and removal of a siding or elevator track?
A. When a federal railway decides to abandon a siding, it falls under provincial jurisdiction, the same as a provincial railway. The Railway Act requires railways to offer to sell track before dismantling it; if you find out a federal railway is planning to abandon and remove a siding or elevator track and you wish to purchase the track for producer loading, etc. contact Rail Services. Rail Services will assist you by providing technical information on the purchasing process and guidance on the development of purchase options for your consideration with your legal counsel.
