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High-speed rail promised for Canada,…again.
Canada is the only G7 country without a high-speed rail system, and this in spite of the fact that the huge distances between cities make it a worthwhile endeavour. To read...
Bombardier: From rail to metro in India
Multinational company, Bombardier, has been closely involved in transforming India’s rail network since 1993. But the company, which invested in India for over 50 years,...
Amtrak Aims to Crack Down on Lifesaving Safety Regulations
At a House subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson gave two dire warnings to its regional partners across the United States. To read full article click...
Where’s Surrey LRT? Construction industry asks after B.C. budget release
The B.C. government announced $6 million for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure over a three-year-period in their 2018 budget. To read full article click here
Transportation agency orders city to restore rail line
City officials are considering asking for a judicial review after a federal agency ordered them to restore a portion of rail line leading to the Prince of Wales Bridge or...
RES sets store by Ontario rail
RES Canada will work with Toronto Hydro to supply an energy storage facility to provide back-up power to the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) line in Ontario. To...
Plans for Another Massive GO Station Makeover in Mississauga Announced
A new building, upgraded parking, and bike storage are on tap for northwest Mississauga residents who frequent the Meadowvale GO station. To read full article click here
Bombardier may lay off hundreds at its Quebec railway plant
MONTREAL -- The railway division of Bombardier Inc. says losing out on a large electric train contract in Montreal may force it to lay off workers this fall at its plant in...
Construction slated to begin on $5B Montreal automated light rail project
CDPQ Infra Inc., owner and operator of public infrastructure projects in Canada, has chosen a team to engineer and build a $5.3 billion regional automated light-rail line in...
Mulroney pledges to honour $1B for Hamilton's LRT project if she wins
At least one of the three main Ontario PC leadership candidates says she'll honour the commitment to Hamilton's light rail transit system if she wins in June. To read full...
Grain, oil shipments sitting idle on Prairies as railways struggle to meet demand
A shortfall of railcars and crews have left shipments of grain and oil marooned on the Canadian Prairies. To read full article click here
Unifor testifies against workplace surveillance
Bill C-49 would require voice, video recorders on locomotives To read full article click here