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"New research confirms feasibility of year-round shipping from Port of Churchill"
"The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced new research they say confirms the feasibility of year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill using existing ice-class...
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"Carney rejects trade deal, vows 'dollar for dollar' retaliation on new tariffs"
"After weeks of intense talks, Canada and the U.S. have failed to strike a last-minute trade deal, meaning new 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion-worth of Canadian goods are...
"Canada to reveal response to U.S. tariffs as Trump escalates trade war"
"The federal government is set to reveal the details of its response and relief plan for workers as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his trade war against Canada....
"A New Integrated Station in Dorval: VIA Rail Launches a Project to Better Connect Rail, Public Transit and the Airport"
"VIA Rail Canada launched the co-development phase of the Dorval Multimodal Hub, a new integrated station that will bring together the passenger rail services of VIA Rail and...
"Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said last-minute negotiations with the U.S> to avoid a fresh batch of tariffs due to take effect this week are "delicate: and "intense", and he...
"Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure"
"Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants for projects covering fleet renewal, maintenance facilities, bridges, and rail...
"FRA Awards $5.3B for Rail Safety, Infrastructure and Amtrak Fleet Upgrades"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $5.3 billion in rail projects across the U.S., including grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades and new...
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"Tunnelling complete for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"The Government of Ontario marked another major milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, with the completion of tunnelling, which will extend Line 5 Eglinton by...
"Canadian and American trade negotiators to meet again Thursday as deadline looms"
"For the second time this week, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and lead trade negotiator Janice Charette will meet face-to-face with U.S. Trade Representative...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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