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Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)
Funds rail safety infrastructure upgrades, technology improvements, and research initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Rail Safety Improvement Program – Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) component provides grant funding (maximum amount not specified) to improve rail safety and address community needs through increased federal investment. Eligible activities include safety improvements such as improved lighting, upgraded rail crossing signals, pedestrian overpasses, research into new safety technologies, closures of high-risk crossings, and other small-scale rail safety projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Carry out railway safety improvement projects in a community (e.g., lighting, level crossing signage, pedestrian overpasses).
- Implement small-scale improvements to enhance railway safety.
- Close level crossings identified as presenting a high risk.
- Undertake research and development projects for new railway safety technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public and private organizations involved in railway projects
- Local authorities working on railway safety
Eligible expenses
- Improvement of lighting related to railway safety (e.g., at level crossings).
- Improvement of signage at level crossings.
- Construction or improvement of pedestrian overpasses.
- Research and development of new railway safety technologies.
Additional information
- The Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) component has an enhanced focus on addressing community needs by making more safety improvements eligible and increasing federal investment.
- The program notes that grant funding continues to be available to encourage the closure of high-risk crossings.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
The Rail Safety Improvement Program – Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) component provides grant funding (maximum amount not specified) to improve rail safety and address community needs through increased federal investment. Eligible activities include safety improvements such as improved lighting, upgraded rail crossing signals, pedestrian overpasses, research into new safety technologies, closures of high-risk crossings, and other small-scale rail safety projects.
What expenses are eligible under Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?
Carry out railway safety improvement projects in a community (e.g., lighting, level crossing signage, pedestrian overpasses).
Implement small-scale improvements to enhance railway safety.
Close level crossings identified as presenting a high risk.
Undertake research and development projects for new railway safety technologies.
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 the province of Quebec.
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)