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Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure

Supports rail infrastructure maintenance and improvement in Quebec

Offered by
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec

Record updated

Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Short line railways (CFIL) located in Quebec
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Overview

Stream 1 of the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program helps Quebec short line railways and industrial railways that transport for others cover up to 66.67% of eligible costs to maintain and improve rail transport infrastructure. Eligible work includes rehabilitation, reconstruction, track levelling, public grade crossing surface repairs, and disaster-related inspections or service restoration.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$3,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
66.67%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

PSITFIM details now visible

The PSITFIM page now shows the program’s eligibility, application windows, funding terms, and contact email, along with the 2026-2027 application modalities document.

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The PSITFIM page now displays the full Volet 1 summary, including eligible applicants, eligible projects and works, and the application steps tied to the 2026-2027 modalities document. It also now shows the key submission windows of April 1 to September 14, 2026 and September 15 to November 15, 2026, plus the emergency window of April 1 to November 15 for projects after a disaster. The funding terms are now visible on the page: up to 66.67% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3 million per project, with a minimum 33.33% contribution from the applicant and a limit of two different projects per year per organization. The contact email PSITFIM@transports.gouv.qc.ca is also shown on the page.

August 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Short line railways (CFIL) located in Quebec
  • Industrial railways located in Quebec that provide transportation services for others

Who is not eligible

  • Consulting firms and similar organizations
  • Applicants listed in the RENA, including subcontractors listed in the RENA, and applicants that have failed to meet obligations tied to previous Quebec government financial assistance
  • Category or class 1 railway companies, including CN, CPKC, CSX Transportation, VIA Rail Canada inc., and Amtrak
  • Industrial railways that do not provide transportation services for others, and public, private, or public-private operators of metros, commuter trains, light rail, tramways, or fast trains, including direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
  • Railway operators owned by the Government of Canada, Quebec, another province, or a municipality outside Quebec, including Chemin de fer de la Gaspésie, Chemin de fer Québec Central, and Compagnie de chemin de fer Arnaud (Québec)

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of materials, acquisition or rental of equipment, transport of personnel, materials, and machinery, and equipment installation
  • Insurance for the project, and salaries, wages, and social charges paid to professionals, technical staff, consultants, and contractors working directly on the project
  • Signalling plans, environmental and engineering studies, plans and specifications, professional fees, site supervision, verification, and evaluation
  • In a disaster, current or specialized infrastructure inspection and maintenance to maintain or restore service, and for passenger transport only, adaptation of rolling stock or infrastructure

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Land acquisition, decontamination work, and relocation of marshalling yards
  • Fees related to canvassing and preparing the financial assistance application
  • Sales taxes on eligible expenses, financing costs, and interest on borrowings or loans
  • Routine infrastructure maintenance and inspection expenses, except those needed during a disaster to maintain or restore freight or passenger rail service
  • Operating expenses not directly related to the project, including salaries and in-kind goods or services, and costs from purchasing goods or services from a company listed in the RENA

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Rehabilitation, replacement, and reconstruction of rail transport infrastructure such as tracks, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, culverts, and retaining walls
  • Track levelling, ballasting, and rock armouring that do not constitute routine infrastructure maintenance
  • Repair and reconstruction of the crossing surface at a public grade crossing where the applicant is solely responsible
  • During a disaster, current or specialized maintenance and inspections needed to maintain or restore rail service, including rail testing, soil structure geometry, bridge, tunnel, and retaining wall inspection, and vegetation control work
  • For passenger transport only during a disaster, adaptation of rolling stock or infrastructure needed to maintain or restore rail service

How to apply

  • Step 1: Consult the Program Guidelines
    • Review the application terms and program documentation available on the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable website to understand requirements and ensure eligibility.
    • Contact the ministry to discuss your project's eligibility and determine the most appropriate program component, if necessary.
  • Step 2: Prepare the Application Package
    • Complete the official financial assistance application form specific to the program.
    • Assemble a comprehensive explanatory document including organization identification, project description, detailed budget, financing structure, schedules, supporting reports, and demonstrations satisfying the program’s selection criteria.
    • Gather financial statements and any additional required information as outlined in the application guidelines.
  • Step 3: Submit the Application
    • Send the completed application form and all required supporting documentation to the program by email at PSITFIM@transports.gouv.qc.ca.
  • Step 4: Application Review and Follow-up
    • The ministry will analyze the application according to the program’s selection criteria.
    • Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or documents from the ministry during the evaluation process.
  • Step 5: Funding Agreement and Disbursement
    • If approved, sign an agreement with the ministry outlining the program conditions and obligations.
    • Receive payment in two installments: an initial payment upon signing the agreement, and a final payment after project completion and approval of required documentation.
  • Step 6: Project Implementation and Reporting
    • Carry out the project in compliance with program and legal requirements.
    • Provide annual progress reports and submit evidence of expenditures, as well as other documents required for monitoring and final payment.

Documents Needed

  • A completed financial assistance application form prepared by the applicant or its mandatary
  • The information and documents indicated in the application form
  • Projected annual project financial statements or cash flows covering five years, including pessimistic, realistic, and optimistic scenarios of project benefits or savings with the assumptions for each
  • The project borrowing interest rate or the company’s average borrowing rate, the company’s debt ratio, tax rate, and the market residual value of project assets in year five

Selection criteria

  • Contribution to maintaining or improving rail infrastructure considered important for Quebec’s transportation system and a region’s economy
  • Contribution to improving the efficiency, competitiveness, and safety of the rail network and transport system in Quebec
  • Contribution to maintaining, restoring, or, in a disaster, adapting freight or passenger rail services considered important to a region’s economy
  • Economic, financial, and logistical benefits for users
  • Applicants must demonstrate the expertise and financial capacity to carry out the project, and projects are also reviewed for the need for funding, financial profitability, overall credibility, and available program budget

Additional information

  • Beneficiaries must follow the Quebec government visibility protocol and acknowledge the Government of Quebec’s financial support in public communications.
  • The Minister may publicly announce major project details and may publish information related to the financial assistance awarded.
  • Assets acquired with the assistance cannot be moved, sold, abandoned, dismantled, or used for other purposes for five years after the work or purchase is completed; non-compliance may require full repayment.
  • Beneficiaries must provide data needed for program monitoring and evaluation for five years after the work ends, and government representatives may verify information on site.

Contacts

PSITFIM@transports.gouv.qc.ca
1-888-355-0511
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure Program

What is the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure?

Stream 1 of the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program helps Quebec short line railways and industrial railways that transport for others cover up to 66.67% of eligible costs to maintain and improve rail transport infrastructure. Eligible work includes rehabilitation, reconstruction, track levelling, public grade crossing surface repairs, and disaster-related inspections or service restoration.

How much funding can be received?

Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure Funds up to 66.67% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is November 15, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Who is eligible for the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure program?

To be eligible for the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure program, you must: The applicant must be a short line railway in Quebec or an industrial railway in Quebec that provides transportation services for others. The project must involve eligible rail infrastructure work under Volet 1. Public grade crossing surface work is eligible only when the applicant is solely responsible for the crossing.

What expenses are eligible under Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure?

Purchase of materials, acquisition or rental of equipment, transport of personnel, materials, and machinery, and equipment installation Insurance for the project, and salaries, wages, and social charges paid to professionals, technical staff, consultants, and contractors working directly on the project Signalling plans, environmental and engineering studies, plans and specifications, professional fees, site supervision, verification, and evaluation In a disaster, current or specialized infrastructure inspection and maintenance to maintain or restore service, and for passenger transport only, adaptation of rolling stock or infrastructure

Who can I contact for more information about the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure?

You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec by email at PSITFIM@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-888-355-0511.

Where is the Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure available?

The Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure - Part 1 - Maintenance and improvement of rail transport infrastructure program is available the province of Quebec.