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Federal infrastructure goals put power in pockets of big-city mayors
The race is on for access to the billions in federal infrastructure dollars that have been promised by the Liberal government in Ottawa... To view the full article please...
Exports boost bleak manufacturing outlook
TORONTO—A monthly survey of purchasing managers suggests the outlook for Canada’s manufacturing sector remains negative but is not quite as dire as in December because...
Israel Railways begins tendering for ETCS rollout
ISRAEL Railways (IR) has issued an invitation to prequalify for a design-build contract for the trackside element of the first stage of its national ERTMS rollout... To read...
'Out of respect,' no trains will carry crude oil through Lac-Mégantic in 2016
Trains passing through the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., won't carry crude oil until next year, Transport Minister Marc Garneau has confirmed... To read full article click...
Canadian economy inches forward 0.3 per cent in November
OTTAWA—Canadian economic growth crept upwards in November by 0.3 per cent—the first sign of life in the monthly data since August, when there was a razor-thin increase...
Safety and performance standards will underpin global supply chains
Manufacturers in Canada are growing ever more interested in global trade markets, especially as the lower Canadian dollar makes their products and services more attractive...
LeBreton Flats bids go all in on LRT for major events, but there's a missing link between the site and Gatineau
The design teams vying for the development rights at LeBreton Flats are counting on thousands of people using LRT for hockey games and major events. To read full article...
Register now for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016
Exhibit space is 50% sold out! Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...
CN seeks CTA approval for proposed intermodal terminal in Milton
CN has taken the next step in its bid to build a $250-million intermodal terminal in south Milton, this time filing an application for approval with the Canadian...
Norfolk Southern to Scale Back Coal, Rail Operations
The Norfolk Southern Corp. plans to idle its Ashtabula, Ohio , Coal Pier and shift operations to its Sandusky, Ohio, Dock as part of its recently-unveiled, five-year...
UAVs to check on railway bridge safety
Hyderabad: A one-of-its-kind pilot project concerning health monitoring of railway bridges in the South Central Railway zone is about to take off for the first time in India...
A focus on local jobs and apprenticeships in Hamilton LRT
There will be a focus on opportunities for local workers, apprentices and suppliers during construction of Hamilton's $1 billion LRT project... To read full article click...