Regional Rail Working Group

We are committed to enhancing rail safety and development in the region through the establishment of the Regional Rail Working Group. This initiative brings together local governments, rail operators, regulatory agencies, and emergency services to collaborate on safety challenges and development opportunities in response to the growing rail activity fueled by regional economic growth.

Key Objectives of the Working Group:

Foster Collaboration

Strengthen partnerships between various stakeholders, including local governments, rail operators, regulatory agencies, and emergency services.

Enhance Rail Safety

Regularly assess safety risks, improve infrastructure, and establish standardized emergency response protocols for better regional preparedness.

Address impacts
& concerns

Develop strategies to minimize the impacts of rail activity, such as traffic at crossings, noise, and other quality-of-life concerns.

Robb Francis
Senior Rail Advisor, DTI
Pat Beamish
Director of External Affairs, Port Saint John
Rob Nicol
Fire Chief, City of Saint John
Arthur McCarthy
Director of Planning, Engineering & Development, Town of Hampton
Tim O'Reilly
Director of Public Works, City of Saint John (Regional Transportation Committee)
Troy Gautreau
Fire Chief, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield (Regional Public Safety Committee)
Three positions to be filled through a strategic engagement process in the coming months.