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A clearer way to manage contractor and supplier risk across Canadian rail

Independently verified supplier assurance that improves visibility of supply chain risk, strengthens due diligence and provides insurers with greater confidence in how risk is assessed and managed.

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THE CHALLENGE

Rail Supply Chains are Becoming Harder to Manage

Rail organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate robust supplier due diligence, manage contractor risk consistently, and maintain strong safety oversight across complex supply chains. At the same time, insurers are seeking better-quality, independently verified information to support more accurate underwriting decisions.

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Why Rail Organisations Are Joining TRACCS

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Demonstrate Due Diligence

Evidence a robust approach to supplier risk management.

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Improve Safety Oversight

Gain confidence in supplier competence and controls.

Reduce Supplier Risk

Identify compliance and capability gaps earlier.

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Build Supply Chain Resilience

Create greater visibility across critical suppliers.

What is TRACCS Assurance powered by Achilles?

TRACCS Powered by Achilles is a collaborative supplier assurance programme for Canada’s passenger rail industry. It provides a consistent, independently verified approach to assessing supplier compliance, competence and capability, helping organisations make better-informed decisions and reduce supply chain risk.

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Understand and Manage Risk with Confidence

Move from fragmented supplier information to a clearer, continuously updated view of risk across your supply chain.

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Verified supplier insight

Independent validation of supplier safety, competence and performance, giving you trusted information to base decisions on.

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Continuous risk visibility

Ongoing monitoring of supplier information to help identify changes, gaps or emerging risks across the supply chain.

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Stronger supplier standards

A structured approach that encourages supplier improvement over time, helping raise performance. Not just screen entry.

Connecting Assurance and Insurance

TRACCS combines independently verified supplier assurance with rail-specific insurance expertise, helping organisations create a clearer and more consistent view of supply chain risk. By providing insurers with trusted information about supplier compliance, competence and risk management practices, organizations can support a more informed underwriting process and improve confidence in how risk is assessed.

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Built for Rail Operators and Suppliers

For Rail Operators and Buyers

TRACCS powered by Achilles helps rail operators to:

  • Improve visibility of supplier and contractor risk
  • Strengthen due diligence processes
  • Support safer procurement decisions
  • Reduce supplier assessment duplication
  • Drive greater consistency across the supply chain
  • Build a more resilient supplier base
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For Rail Suppliers

TRACCS powered by Achilles helps rail industry suppliers to:

  • Demonstrate competence and compliance
  • Showcase independently verified credentials
  • Reduce repetitive customer questionnaires
  • Increase visibility within the rail sector
  • Differentiate from competitors
  • Strengthen customer confidence
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Built on proven assurance expertise

For more than 30 years, Achilles has helped organizations gain greater visibility of supply chain risk through supplier qualification, validation and audit programs. TRACCS brings that experience to Canada’s passenger rail sector through a common framework designed specifically for the industry’s needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join TRACCS Powered by Achilles?

The program is open to suppliers serving Canada’s passenger rail sector and rail organizations seeking a consistent approach to supplier assurance.

Does TRACCS replace existing supplier qualification processes?

The program provides a common foundation of independently verified supplier information, helping reduce duplication while supporting existing procurement and risk management processes.

How is supplier information verified?

Supplier information is reviewed and validated by Achilles using established qualification and assurance methodologies.

How often is information updated?

Supplier information is maintained and monitored on an ongoing basis to support greater visibility and confidence.

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Create a more defensible view of rail supply chain risk

Speak to the team to learn how TRACCS Assurance powered by Achilles can help strengthen supplier oversight across Canadian rail.