The railway sector is complex, making a multidisciplinary legal team with business, regulatory and compliance experience essential. This includes a firm understanding of the operation of, and key contacts within, federal and provincial regulatory agencies. Increasing pressures from consolidation, competitors, new technology and disruptors mean that rail carriers must keep a watchful eye on future challenges and legal issues.
We advise federally- and provincially-regulated railways and associated entities, including interconnected marine terminals, roadways and bridges, light rail transit systems and commuter rail systems.
With offices across Canada, we advise clients on regulatory regimes to assist them with compliance issues, including:
- general rail operations
- rail line construction
- commuter and light rail transit
- right-of-way rights and approval
- service obligations
- interswitching regulation
- confidential transportation agreements and tariffs
- applications before the CTA
