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
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.
Benefits of membership for suppliers include:
Attendance at the WCSLRA’s quarterly meetings
Presence at our annual trade show
Access to up-to-date industry information and networking opportunities
Display on our website
Legislative advocacy both provincially and federally
Assistance with regulatory issues
Representation in the Association via an elected delegate on committees
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.
