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Canadian Pacific abandons efforts to buy Norfolk Southern
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said on Monday it had scrapped efforts to buy Norfolk Southern Corp, almost six months after it launched its unsolicited $28-billion bid for...
U.S. Army opposes CP Rail’s proposed Norfolk Southern takeover due to national security concerns
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has attracted a powerful opponent to its proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. — the U.S. Army... To read full article click here.
Rail, ports in Canada’s West need cash injections
Big investments in both rail and marine infrastructure will be required to accommodate an acceleration in commodities shipments, particularly oil, over the next decade, says...
Surrey's slice of $450 million transit funding pie to be revealed in coming months
SURREY — Surrey residents will have to "stay tuned" to find out what slice the city will get from a $460 million federal funding pie allotted for public transit plans in...
Confirmed Speakers for Canadian Rail Summit Toronto
CARS is pleased to announce two new speakers for the Canadian Rail Summit scheduled to take place in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 11 - 13, 2016....
Here’s how pre-LRT funding will be spent this year in Cambridge
WATERLOO REGION – Regional council is continuing in its efforts to support projects in Cambridge designed to prepare this city for the eventual implementation of light...
Manitoba election: NDP promises roads, rail relocation, rapid transit
The NDP promises to "transform Winnipeg" by completing an inner ring road, moving out rail lines and expanding rapid transit, leader Greg Selinger announced Wednesday...
ZTR Control Systems Transforms the Axle Generator
March 29, 2016 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN & LONDON, ON— During the lifetime of a locomotive, an axle generator can be replaced time and time again. Debris that chips away at, and...
Ottawa traffic study to steer clear of road tolls
A proposed traffic study that originally included consideration of tolls and other forms of "road pricing" in its scope will focus instead on the broader causes of — and...
Sudbury-area's MPs to work together
Innovation and infrastructure spending are keys to rebuilding Canada's - and Sudbury's - economy, the region's two Liberals MPs said Tuesday... To view the full article...
Greenbrier posts solid second quarter results
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on April 5, 2016 reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter, which ended Feb. 29, 2016... To view the full article please click...
Canadian trade deficit balloons to $1.9B as exports fall more than imports
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the trade deficit with other countries increased to $1.9 billion in February as exports fell faster than imports. To view the full article...