Railway Employee Qualification Regulations Repealed

Summary#

This final order repeals the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations (SOR/87-150). It takes effect when the Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations (SOR/2026-141) come into force, or on the day the order was registered (June 22, 2026) if that registration happens after the new regulations take effect. The item was published in the Canada Gazette on July 1, 2026.

What it does#

• Repeals the existing Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations (SOR/87-150).
• Makes the repeal take effect on the day the Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations (SOR/2026-141) come into force, or on the registration day (June 22, 2026) if the order is registered after that.
• Notes that the related Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement appears alongside the Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations (SOR/2026-141).

Who's affected#

• People who work on or around trains whose qualifications were covered by the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations.
• Railway companies and operators that set and verify employee qualifications.
• Organizations that provide training for railway staff.
• The federal decision‑maker named here, the Minister of Transport, and the agencies that enforce rail safety rules.

Why it matters#

• This is a housekeeping step to remove an older set of qualification rules so they can be replaced by a newer system.
• In practice, it means the detailed rules about railway staff training and qualifications will now come from the new Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations (SOR/2026-141).
• If you are a railway worker, employer, or training provider, expect to consult the new regulations and the accompanying analysis to see what specific training or qualification changes apply.