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Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)
Funding for rail safety infrastructure and education
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Transport Canada's Rail Safety Improvement Program funds projects that improve safety at high-risk rail crossings and along rail lines. It supports infrastructure, technologies, research, education, public awareness, and efforts to reduce collisions, derailments, injuries, fatalities, and trespassing hazards.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Grade crossing closures
- Infrastructure and grade crossing improvements
- Technology and research
- Public awareness and understanding of rail safety risks
- Prevention of hazards and dangers associated with trespassing
Documents Needed
- A new application form for each project
- The applicant guide for the type of project being proposed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces, territories, municipalities, and local governments
- Road/transit authorities and Crown corporations
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous groups, communities, and organizations
- Individuals
How to apply
- Select the appropriate applicant guide for the type of project you are applying for.
- Complete a new application form for each project you submit.
Additional information
- The program is delivered as a contribution under an annually appropriated transfer payment program.
- Its strategic outcome is a safe and secure transportation system.
- The Rail Safety Improvement Program includes two components: Infrastructure, Technology and Research and Public Education and Awareness.
- It incorporates Transport Canada’s Grade Crossing Improvement, Grade Crossing Closure, and Operation Lifesaver programs.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Rail Safety Improvement Program - Public Education and Awareness (E&A)Federal support for rail safety improvements
- Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education ComponentFunding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) Program
What is the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
Transport Canada's Rail Safety Improvement Program funds projects that improve safety at high-risk rail crossings and along rail lines. It supports infrastructure, technologies, research, education, public awareness, and efforts to reduce collisions, derailments, injuries, fatalities, and trespassing hazards.
Who is eligible for the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) program?
To be eligible for the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) program, you must:
The project must improve safety on and around rail property and rail lines.
The application must match the appropriate applicant guide for the project type.
What expenses are eligible under Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
Grade crossing closures
Infrastructure and grade crossing improvements
Technology and research
Public awareness and understanding of rail safety risks
Prevention of hazards and dangers associated with trespassing
Who can I contact for more information about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at TC.RSIP.ITR-PASF.RTI.TC@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) available?
The Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) program is available across Canada.
Is the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) is funded by Transport Canada (TC)