Becoming a
Member
Membership Types
Short Line Railway Members
Short Line Railways are the core of our membership. We welcome short line railway members from across Western Canada.
Benefits of membership for short line railways include:
Attendance at the WCSLRA’s quarterly meetings and annual trade show
Access to up-to-to date industry information and networking opportunities
Legislative advocacy, both provincially and federally
Business development support
Assistance with regulatory issues
Have access to all activities of the WCSLRA, including closed door sessions at quarterly meetings
Have voting rights on all issues
Are able to chair and sit on committees
Associate Supplier Members
Short line and industrial railways depend on a network of rail suppliers to maintain safe infrastructure and to maximize growth opportunities.
Benefits of membership for suppliers include:
Attendance at the WCSLRA’s quarterly meetings
Presence at our annual trade show – booth and sponsorship opportunities
Access to a list of contacts at each railway who are directly involved with procurement
Display on our website – logo, company information, and equipment for sale
Representation via an elected delegate on committees
Industrial Rail Operators
Industrial railways connect industries, ports, and terminals to the national rail network . We welcome industrial rail operators from across Western Canada to join the WCSLRA and benefit from networking and educational opportunities.
Benefits for industrial railway members:
Invitations to multiple networking and educational events per year
Access to current and relevant rail industry information, best practices, and regulatory support
Advocacy for Provincial and Federal railway issues and concerns
Improved access to rail suppliers, including directory listings, networking events, and our annual Railway Supplier Trade Show
Introductory Industrial Membership Rate is $2,000 and includes membership until December 31, 2026.
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