On track for the
future.
WHO WE ARE
We are an industry association representing 19 short line railways across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and our rail supplier partners.
Our work supports freight and passenger rail transportation, economic opportunities for rural communities, and rail innovation in Western Canada.
WHO WE ARE
We are an industry association representing 19 short line railways across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and our rail supplier partners.
Our work supports freight and passenger rail transportation, economic opportunities for rural communities, and rail innovation in Western Canada.
Rail Services
Moving freight and more…
Short line railways have the infrastructure and expertise to provide a wide range of rail services for their shipper and car storage customers. Our members have a proven record of delivering the rail services that you need. Look for these icons to identify the services available at each member railway.
Events Calendar
3 member meetings per year:
Spring Trade Show
Summer Golf Tournament
Fall AGM
Connect
your business
to rail
There are over 100 small and medium size businesses operating on short lines in Western Canada. Short line railways offer flexible and customer-oriented rail service that help businesses transition to freight rail transportation or expand their rail-served operations.
Cost effective and convenient development sites exist across our member network for new facility and loading site construction. Use our interactive mapping tools to identify development opportunities in your location of interest.
Our Work
Become a Member
Short Line Railway Members
Short Line Railways are the core of our membership. We welcome short line railway members from across Western Canada.
Associate Supplier Members
Short line and industrial railways depend on a network of rail suppliers to maintain safe infrastructure and to maximize growth opportunities.
Associate Industrial Railways
Industrial railways share many similarities with short lines, including an emphasis on safety and efficiency within smaller operations. We welcome our industrial colleagues as associate members.
Associate General Members
Associate General Members are members who are not a railway or rail supplier. These members are welcome to attend our meetings and be involved in the organization but do not have voting rights.
104 - 502 Cope Way
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8AM - 4PM
CONTACT
rachel.mackenzie@wcslra.com
(306) 628-8102