https://railwaysuppliers.ca/newsenhttps://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-finalises-first-set-of-deregulatory-rules-for-us-rail-network-2026-05-14"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-finalises-first-set-of-deregulatory-rules-for-us-rail-network-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-years-after-expansion-rocky-aims-big-in-us-canada-2026-05-14"Over the past 40 years, numerous companies have tried to revive the "golden age" of rail travel with mixed success. But Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-years-after-expansion-rocky-aims-big-in-us-canada-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-invests-384m-to-expand-nait-advanced-skills-centre-2026-05-14"The Government of Alberta announced it is investing $384 million to create 5,500 more apprenticeship training spaces at NAIT and strengthen...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-invests-384m-to-expand-nait-advanced-skills-centre-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-edmonton-achieves-major-milestone-for-capital-line-south-lrt-extension-2026-05-14"The City of Edmonton and Ledcor, the Design-Build contractor for the Capital Line South LRT Extension project, are pleased to announce the...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-edmonton-achieves-major-milestone-for-capital-line-south-lrt-extension-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-14The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stm-releases-2025-activity-report-2026-05-12"The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has released its 2025 Activity Report, which includes modernizing its practices to protect its mission in...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stm-releases-2025-activity-report-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-285mm-for-more-family-friendly-affordable-mass-transit-2026-05-12" The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 11 announced a $28.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Pilot Program for...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-285mm-for-more-family-friendly-affordable-mass-transit-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cusma-exemptions-make-trade-war-less-of-a-crisis-canadas-ex-trade-envoy-2026-05-12"It is unlikely that the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, also known as CUSMA, will yield immediate results, Canada's former...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cusma-exemptions-make-trade-war-less-of-a-crisis-canadas-ex-trade-envoy-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-expands-rail-ready-sites-across-us-2026-05-12"Across North America, demand for rail-served industrial sites is rising as manufacturers and logistics operators look to strengthen supply chains,...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-expands-rail-ready-sites-across-us-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-12The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada-2026-05-07"A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses, looking to expand commercial links during the...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada-2026-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reports-stable-ridership-and-higher-revenue-despite-operational-constraints-2026-05-07"VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for the 2025 financial year, alongside continued operational and...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reports-stable-ridership-and-higher-revenue-despite-operational-constraints-2026-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-airport-rem-station-will-have-signature-iceberg-motif-2026-05-07"The new REM light rail station at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport will have a striking iceberg design. The station, one of the most complex...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-airport-rem-station-will-have-signature-iceberg-motif-2026-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-07The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-of-canada-continues-quest-for-ptc-like-system-after-2023-collision-of-bnsf-trains-2026-05-05"This week the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its report on the 2023 collision of two BNSF trains in Delta, British Columbia....Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-of-canada-continues-quest-for-ptc-like-system-after-2023-collision-of-bnsf-trains-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-hamilton-lrt-contract-awarded-2026-05-05"Cando Rail & Terminals today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Savage Rail from Savage Enterprises,...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-hamilton-lrt-contract-awarded-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-offers-15-billion-in-tariff-relief-to-hard-hit-industries-2026-05-05"The federal government is offering $1.5-billion in support to industries hit hard by protectionist U.S. tariffs, including the steel, aluminum and...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-offers-15-billion-in-tariff-relief-to-hard-hit-industries-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kentucky-invests-31m-in-railway-infrastructure-2026-05-05"Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on April 30 announced a $3.1 million investment to fund seven infrastructure projects that will enhance the...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kentucky-invests-31m-in-railway-infrastructure-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-05The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-to-serve-new-gypsum-plant-in-alberta-2026-04-30"CPKC will soon begin serving a new gypsum wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. Slated to open before summer, CGC Inc.'s...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-to-serve-new-gypsum-plant-in-alberta-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-holds-first-ever-rail-technology-summit-2026-04-30"Yesterday, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hosted its inaugural Riah Tech Summit in Washington, D.C., to highlight innovative technologies...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-holds-first-ever-rail-technology-summit-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crws-launches-restoring-the-tshiuetin-fleet-a-landmark-documentary-part-1-2026-04-30Canadian Railway Services (CRWS), in collaboration with Morelli Design Transport and RailGD, and in close partnership with Tshiuetin Rail...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crws-launches-restoring-the-tshiuetin-fleet-a-landmark-documentary-part-1-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-6-billion-boost-ottawa-hopes-to-shore-up-labour-force-for-its-building-agenda-2026-04-30"Ottawa is putting $6-billion towards boosting employment in the trades in an effort to address labour shortages that risk tripping up the...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-6-billion-boost-ottawa-hopes-to-shore-up-labour-force-for-its-building-agenda-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-expansion-plans-included-in-canada-ontario-partnership-to-build-2026-04-30"The national and provincial governments have agreed to provide a combined $8.8B over 10 years to support infrastructure investment under the...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-expansion-plans-included-in-canada-ontario-partnership-to-build-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-30The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-30Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-tentative-eight-year-deals-with-smart-td-blet-2026-04-28"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has announced new tentative agreements with the primary unions representing operating crews in the U.S. to consolidate...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-tentative-eight-year-deals-with-smart-td-blet-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mayor-ontario-transport-minister-recommit-to-upload-of-lrt-highway-174-2026-04-28"Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria have "recommitted" to the upload of the O-Train and Highway 174...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mayor-ontario-transport-minister-recommit-to-upload-of-lrt-highway-174-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-11-billion-to-be-invested-into-railroad-crossing-safety-improvements-2026-04-28"US Transportation Department Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 1.1 billion USD investment into improving safety infrastructure at railroad...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-11-billion-to-be-invested-into-railroad-crossing-safety-improvements-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politics-insider-canada-will-launch-sovereign-wealth-fund-carney-says-2026-04-28"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will launch its first ever national sovereign wealth fund, an investment vehicle he says will ensure all...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politics-insider-canada-will-launch-sovereign-wealth-fund-carney-says-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-28The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-28Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-government-details-plans-to-change-commons-committees-2026-04-23"The federal government is proceeding with its plan to increase its influence over House of Commons committees now that it has reached majority...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-government-details-plans-to-change-commons-committees-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-calgarys-green-line-lrvs-2026-04-23"According to the City of Calgary, the first vehicle is about 40% complete and is expected to be finished in Q3 2026. A second vehicle is in the...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-calgarys-green-line-lrvs-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/47-billion-to-be-invested-into-amtraks-northeast-corridor-2026-04-23"The United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 4.7 billion USD investment into rail projects along Amtrak's Northeast...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/47-billion-to-be-invested-into-amtraks-northeast-corridor-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signal-launches-monitoring-for-canadian-rail-fatigue-2026-04-23Signal Software has launched a monitoring system to help Canadian rail operators manage fatigue risk. The system also tracks compliance with...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signal-launches-monitoring-for-canadian-rail-fatigue-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-23The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-23Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-23Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-to-begin-refunding-166-billion-in-tariffs-2026-04-21"When President Trump unveiled his sprawling global tariffs last spring, he boasted that they would generate windfall profits and "make America...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-to-begin-refunding-166-billion-in-tariffs-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-host-september-summit-in-toronto-to-help-draw-billions-in-foreign-investment-carney-says-2026-04-21"Prime Minister Mark Carney is inviting more than 100 of the world's largest investors to a summit in Toronto in September as Ottawa expands its...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-host-september-summit-in-toronto-to-help-draw-billions-in-foreign-investment-carney-says-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-liberals-propose-railway-to-connect-maritime-hubs-2026-04-21"The federal Liberals have adopted a plan for a Maritime Railway Corridor into their official party policy that would link Saint John to Halifax with...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-liberals-propose-railway-to-connect-maritime-hubs-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-21The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-21Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-winnipeg-yard-receives-2026-terminal-of-the-year-award-2026-04-21"It also handles shipments carrying freight from some of CPKC’s largest grain... ( Railway Supply, 2026) Click here for the full article Railway...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-winnipeg-yard-receives-2026-terminal-of-the-year-award-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-launches-labor-relations-consultations-2026-04-21"Since receiving the final report of the Industrial Inquiry Commission on labor relations issues at Canada’s West Coast ports in May 2025, the...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-launches-labor-relations-consultations-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-names-advisory-committee-on-canada-us-economic-relations-as-cusma-review-nears-2026-04-21"The list includes experts, industry and union leaders and retired high-profile politicians such as former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, former...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-names-advisory-committee-on-canada-us-economic-relations-as-cusma-review-nears-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-21Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-funding-for-rail-suppliers-2026-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-will-release-spring-economic-update-on-april-28-2026-04-16"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will release a spring economic update on April 28, providing the Liberals with their first opportunity...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-will-release-spring-economic-update-on-april-28-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manitoba-governments-forge-pact-to-accelerate-projects-2026-04-16"Yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new cooperation agreement between Manitoba and the Canadian federal governments regarding...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manitoba-governments-forge-pact-to-accelerate-projects-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rems-anse-a-lorme-branch-to-start-boarding-passengers-may-18-2026-04-16"A1 (Brossard), A4 (Deux-Montagnes) and A3 (Anse-à-l'Orme). REM users will have to remeber those alphanumeric codes when the Anse-à-'lOrme branch...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rems-anse-a-lorme-branch-to-start-boarding-passengers-may-18-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-16The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-16Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northlander-train-service-announces-expected-fares-2026-04-14"The anticipated launch fares for the Northlander train will be around 10 per cent above the standard rate of travel on the existing Ontario...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northlander-train-service-announces-expected-fares-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-secure-majority-government-with-sweep-of-three-by-elections-2026-04-14"Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday's by-elections and full control of the House...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-secure-majority-government-with-sweep-of-three-by-elections-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-labour-ministers-agree-to-harmonize-some-workplace-safety-standards-2026-04-14"Canada's provinces and territories plan to create a single nationwide standard for workplace training that Ontario's labour minister touts as a "one...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-labour-ministers-agree-to-harmonize-some-workplace-safety-standards-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-14The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-14Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-company-eyes-former-bc-rail-corridor-2026-04-09"A U.S.- based short-line operator is conducting due diligence on the Squamish-to-100 Mile House corridor, with a coalition pushing to preserve the...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-company-eyes-former-bc-rail-corridor-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-negotiator-says-time-favours-canada-in-usmca-talks-2026-04-09"Pressure on the U.S. economy is building, and Canada can likely get the best outcome in trade negotiations by waiting, according to the former...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-negotiator-says-time-favours-canada-in-usmca-talks-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-launch-51b-fund-to-accelerate-infrastructure-projects-across-the-country-2026-04-09"The Government of Canada has officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund and detailed its first projects, totalling $300 million in...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-launch-51b-fund-to-accelerate-infrastructure-projects-across-the-country-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-09The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-09Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-07The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/applications-now-open-join-the-cars-board-of-directors-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/test-run-through-region-shows-return-of-northlander-is-on-track-2026-04-07"The beginning of a new era was marked in Washago and Gravenhurst on Tuesday, as the inaugural pre-passenger test run of the Ontario northland...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/test-run-through-region-shows-return-of-northlander-is-on-track-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-invests-150m-to-modernize-sleeper-car-fleet-2026-04-07"VIA Rail Canada announced it is investing $150 million in a major modernization program for its entire fleet of 56 Chatêau and Manor sleeper cars...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-invests-150m-to-modernize-sleeper-car-fleet-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-purchases-coach-cars-from-canada-to-help-boost-regional-rail-service-2026-04-07"In an effort to boost Regional Rail service, SEPTA has purchased two dozen rail cars from Canada. The transit agency announced in a news release...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-purchases-coach-cars-from-canada-to-help-boost-regional-rail-service-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-07Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-expansion-enters-next-major-construction-phase-2026-04-02"Metrolinx's multi-year GO Expansion project, aimed at increasing capacity on the GO rail network in Greater Toronto, is entering its next stage. The...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-expansion-enters-next-major-construction-phase-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/launch-of-hurontario-lrt-driving-ontarios-plan-for-enhanced-fare-integration-2026-04-02"Two years after the Ford government launched its signature fare integration program, the eventual opening of the Hurontario LRT is driving a fresh...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/launch-of-hurontario-lrt-driving-ontarios-plan-for-enhanced-fare-integration-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alcohol-buy-canadian-policy-flagged-by-us-as-trade-irritants-report-2026-04-02"Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alcohol-buy-canadian-policy-flagged-by-us-as-trade-irritants-report-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-02Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-easter-long-weekend-closure-notice-2026-04-02The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) office will be closed for Easter long weekend. Our office clsoure will take place from Friday,...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-easter-long-weekend-closure-notice-2026-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-2026-budget-sees-deficit-hit-138b-amid-looming-global-instability-2026-03-27"The spectre of worldwide instability looms large in Ontario's 2026 budget, which includes a small business income tax cut alongside a temporary...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-2026-budget-sees-deficit-hit-138b-amid-looming-global-instability-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-03-31Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-taps-former-ttc-boss-to-head-up-oc-transpo-2026-03-31"A former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is coming to Ottawa to lead OC Transpo, the city has announced. City Manager Wendy Stephanson...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-taps-former-ttc-boss-to-head-up-oc-transpo-2026-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-canadian-national-schedule-annual-shareholder-meetings-2026-03-31"Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National have scheduled their annual shareholders' meetings, the companies have announced. CPKC's meeting...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-canadian-national-schedule-annual-shareholder-meetings-2026-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-ti-committee-chair-sam-graves-to-retire-2026-03-31"U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who has served as House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair since 2023, has announced he will retire...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-ti-committee-chair-sam-graves-to-retire-2026-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/friday-trackside-momentum-connection-and-a-look-ahead-2026-03-27As the week winds down and many of us take a moment to come up for air, it is a good time to reflect on the momentum we are seeing across the...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/friday-trackside-momentum-connection-and-a-look-ahead-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-03-27Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-ahead-of-the-crowd-at-nrd26-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battle-of-the-rail-barons-how-a-merger-is-setting-the-industry-on-a-collision-course-2026-03-27"The topic has been churning through boardrooms, ballrooms and train yards over the past eight months, as fears of market consolidation and lopsided...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battle-of-the-rail-barons-how-a-merger-is-setting-the-industry-on-a-collision-course-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-canada-strong-pass-2026-03-27"VIA Rail offers children 17 and under free train travel along the entirety of its routes, coast-to-coast, when accompanied. .." (Dean , 2026) Click...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-canada-strong-pass-2026-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-table-2026-budget-with-warning-of-tougher-times-ahead-2026-03-26"The Ford government will table its budget on Thursday afternoon, a financial blueprint expected to be printed with its fair share of red ink as the...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-table-2026-budget-with-warning-of-tougher-times-ahead-2026-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oscar-del-cueto-will-head-amcham-mexico-during-the-2026-2027-period-2026-03-26"The American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham Mexico) appointed Oscal Del Cueto, President of of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico,...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oscar-del-cueto-will-head-amcham-mexico-during-the-2026-2027-period-2026-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-why-is-alto-high-speed-rail-not-high-frequency-rail-2026-03-26"During its public consultations, Canada's proposed high-speed rail project, Alto, has addressed why the federal government opted for high-speed rail...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-why-is-alto-high-speed-rail-not-high-frequency-rail-2026-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-train-to-whistler-or-campbell-river-bc-green-leader-proposes-province-wide-rail-network-2026-03-24"The leader of the B.C. Green Party is proposing a massive passenger rail network across the province, saying the project could create jobs, ease...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-train-to-whistler-or-campbell-river-bc-green-leader-proposes-province-wide-rail-network-2026-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-and-ontario-government-extend-alstoms-go-train-contract-for-13-billion-2026-03-24"French rail company Alstom has been awarded a five-year, $1.3-billion contract extension to operate and maintain the GO and UP express trains, after...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-and-ontario-government-extend-alstoms-go-train-contract-for-13-billion-2026-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-publishes-update-on-low-carbon-transition-strategy-2026-03-24"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today published its Climate Insights Report, an overview of CPKC's climate governance and strategic approach to...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-publishes-update-on-low-carbon-transition-strategy-2026-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-huge-learning-opportunity-donated-tank-car-changes-the-game-for-saits-railway-students-2026-03-24"A new tank car donated to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's railway conductor program Thursday will provide more hands-on experience...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-huge-learning-opportunity-donated-tank-car-changes-the-game-for-saits-railway-students-2026-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shutdown-looms-for-cn-rails-sea-to-sky-to-prince-george-rail-corridor-2026-03-19"The Northern Development Initiative Trust has outlined a potential path to regional management of the Sea to Sky to Prince Goerge rail corridor,...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shutdown-looms-for-cn-rails-sea-to-sky-to-prince-george-rail-corridor-2026-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-johns-port-is-booming-as-ontario-shippers-seek-to-dodge-us-tariffs-2026-03-17"Canadian manufacturers reshaping the domestic supply chian to escape tariffs imposed by the United States have discovered a faster, more reliable...Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-johns-port-is-booming-as-ontario-shippers-seek-to-dodge-us-tariffs-2026-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-certifies-14-new-site-ready-locations-across-north-america-2026-03-17"Canadian Pacific Kansas City today announced the certification of 14 new Site Ready rail-served industrial development locations, strategically...Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-certifies-14-new-site-ready-locations-across-north-america-2026-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-aiming-to-launch-lrt-east-extension-before-july-2026-03-17"The head of OC Transpo says the LRT's new link to Orléans is expected to open by the end of June as work on a plan to ger more train cars on the...Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-aiming-to-launch-lrt-east-extension-before-july-2026-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-departments-agencies-release-details-on-plans-to-find-billions-in-internal-savings-2026-03-17"The federal government released spending plans for 90 departments and agencies Friday that include details on efforts to find billions in internal...Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-departments-agencies-release-details-on-plans-to-find-billions-in-internal-savings-2026-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/results-of-latest-canadian-transportation-agency-railway-interswitching-regulations-review-2026-03-12"On March 9, 2026, the Canadian Transportation Agency issued a determination in connection with its 2024 statutory review of the Railway...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/results-of-latest-canadian-transportation-agency-railway-interswitching-regulations-review-2026-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ridgewood-infrastructure-acquires-sierra-railroad-co-and-hydrogen-loco-subsidiary-2026-03-12"Investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California shortline Sierra Railroad CO and its Railpower subsidiary...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ridgewood-infrastructure-acquires-sierra-railroad-co-and-hydrogen-loco-subsidiary-2026-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-the-eu-china-and-india-2026-03-12"The US has launched a new investigation into some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-the-eu-china-and-india-2026-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-sheds-400-plus-consultants-as-agency-grapples-with-growing-mandate-2026-03-10"Provincial transit agency has shed more than 400 consultants over the past year as its new boss looks to reduce its reliance on third-parties and...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-sheds-400-plus-consultants-as-agency-grapples-with-growing-mandate-2026-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-transportation-minister-says-passenger-rail-plan-coming-within-weeks-2026-03-10"Alberta's government says a long-awaited passenger rail master plan is expected to be made public within weeks. Transportation Minister Devin...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-transportation-minister-says-passenger-rail-plan-coming-within-weeks-2026-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-to-kick-of-bilateral-talks-about-usmca-in-may-2026-03-10"Canada and Mexico will kick off bilateral talks about the potential renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in May, as both countries...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-to-kick-of-bilateral-talks-about-usmca-in-may-2026-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-and-cadence-to-begin-market-sounding-for-high-speed-rail-procurement-2026-03-10"Alto and its private development partner, Cadence will begin a phased market sounding process this month as part of preparations for major...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-and-cadence-to-begin-market-sounding-for-high-speed-rail-procurement-2026-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-western-region-production-team-reaches-two-years-injury-free-2026-03-05"CN's Western Region production team has reached two years without injuries. CN recognized the achievement on social media after the team reached the...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-western-region-production-team-reaches-two-years-injury-free-2026-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-sets-new-february-monthly-grain-records-2026-03-05"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said today it has broken its February monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-sets-new-february-monthly-grain-records-2026-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-looking-to-build-public-trust-after-rocky-launch-for-finch-west-lrt-2026-03-05"The head of Ontario's transit planning agency says Metrolinx is working to "build public trust" months after the launch of the problem-plagued Finch...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-looking-to-build-public-trust-after-rocky-launch-for-finch-west-lrt-2026-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-of-via-rail-canada-calls-for-service-improvements-2026-03-03"VIA Rail Canada needs to improve service and to address some managerial practices, the Auditor General of Canada says in a report issued February...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-of-via-rail-canada-calls-for-service-improvements-2026-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-filing-of-2025-annual-report-on-form-10-k-2026-03-03"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said today that it has completed the filing of its 2025 annual report on Form 10-K, including the annual audited...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-filing-of-2025-annual-report-on-form-10-k-2026-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-secures-26-billion-uranium-supply-deal-with-india-launches-talks-on-trade-deal-2026-03-03"Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a $2.6-billion deal to supply Canadian uranium to India Monday and launched talks on a comprehensive trade deal...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-secures-26-billion-uranium-supply-deal-with-india-launches-talks-on-trade-deal-2026-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-begins-on-station-at-torontos-east-harbour-transit-hub-2026-03-03"Work has started on the principal station building for the East Harbour Transit Hub, a major new interchange in the eastern part of Toronto. The hub...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-begins-on-station-at-torontos-east-harbour-transit-hub-2026-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-to-showcase-recondoil-technology-at-nhes-2026-booth-2016-2026-02-26FLO Components Ltd. is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting the innovative RecondOil oil regeneration technology at the National Heavy...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-to-showcase-recondoil-technology-at-nhes-2026-booth-2016-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eastern-ontario-municipalities-weigh-in-on-alto-high-speed-rail-project-and-other-regional-news-2026-02-26"Since consultations opened on an alternative route for highs-speed rail through eastern Ontario, communities across the region have been providing...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eastern-ontario-municipalities-weigh-in-on-alto-high-speed-rail-project-and-other-regional-news-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strong-grain-shipments-by-rail-offset-freight-losses-in-2025-2026-02-26"Strong cereals volumes - particularly wheat - helped offset sharp declines in freight received from U.S. rail connections in 2025, with total...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strong-grain-shipments-by-rail-offset-freight-losses-in-2025-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-details-the-challenges-of-winter-conditions-for-canadas-high-speed-rail-network-2026-02-26"Planning for winter wather is a central consideration for Alto, the organisation developing a high-speed rail network in Canada. With trains...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-details-the-challenges-of-winter-conditions-for-canadas-high-speed-rail-network-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/which-trump-tariffs-affect-canada-now-2026-02-26"Confused about which of U.S. President Donlad Trump's tariffs are still hitting Canadina goods? You've come to the right place. here is a...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/which-trump-tariffs-affect-canada-now-2026-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-to-showcase-recondoil-technology-at-nhes-2026-booth-2016-2026-02-24FLO Components Ltd. is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting the innovative RecondOil oil regeneration technology at the National Heavy...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-to-showcase-recondoil-technology-at-nhes-2026-booth-2016-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-terminals-to-acquire-savage-rail-2026-02-24"Cando Rail & Terminals has signed an agreement to acquire the rail operations of Salt Lake City-based Savage Enterprises in a deal that will create...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-terminals-to-acquire-savage-rail-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-expects-high-demand-through-kamloops-as-summer-season-nears-2026-02-24"The number of passengers riding the rails on the Rocky Mountainneer through Kamloops this summer is expected to be higher than ever. That's good...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-expects-high-demand-through-kamloops-as-summer-season-nears-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-sound-transit-calgary-transit-2026-02-24"On Feb. 23, ORCA is launching a new Tap to Pay feature allowing Sound Transit riders to use credit and debit cards, and digital wallets, to pay for...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-sound-transit-calgary-transit-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-welcomes-us-supreme-court-ruling-striking-down-trumps-tariffs-2026-02-24"The Canadian government welcomed today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the legal justification for some tariffs Donald Trump has imposed...Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-welcomes-us-supreme-court-ruling-striking-down-trumps-tariffs-2026-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-productivity-efforts-to-focus-on-terminals-2026-02-19"Canadian National's ongoing effort to operate a "leaner and more productive" railroad is now focusing on terminal operations, CEO Tracy Robinson...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-productivity-efforts-to-focus-on-terminals-2026-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-must-stop-near-kingston-councillors-demand-2026-02-19"Officials in Kingston, Ont., have signalled their support for high-speed rail, but only on two strict conditions - that it runs along Highway 401...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-must-stop-near-kingston-councillors-demand-2026-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-want-a-trilateral-agreement-under-usmca-review-canadian-minister-says-2026-02-19"The Canadian minister responsible for Canada-United States trade said Wednesday that Mexico was keen to maintain a trilateral agreement under the...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-want-a-trilateral-agreement-under-usmca-review-canadian-minister-says-2026-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/janice-charette-named-canadas-chief-trade-negotiator-with-us-2026-02-17"Mark Carney has appointed Janice Charette, a former Privy Council Clerk and high commissioner to the United Kingdom, as chief trade negotiator with...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/janice-charette-named-canadas-chief-trade-negotiator-with-us-2026-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faqs-what-will-train-tickets-cost-for-canadas-alto-high-speed-rail-service-2026-02-17"Alto has answered the latest round of public questions about its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada. The update outlines how feedback is...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faqs-what-will-train-tickets-cost-for-canadas-alto-high-speed-rail-service-2026-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-for-the-relaunch-of-the-northlander-train-in-ontario-after-14-years-2026-02-17"The Ontario government is allocating USD 72.2 million to modernie the Northlander corridor infrastructure, which will restore passenger services on...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-for-the-relaunch-of-the-northlander-train-in-ontario-after-14-years-2026-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-approves-construction-of-an-arctic-mineral-port-on-baffin-island-2026-02-12"At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has received...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-approves-construction-of-an-arctic-mineral-port-on-baffin-island-2026-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-responds-to-public-questions-on-canadas-high-speed-rail-project-2026-02-12"Alto has published responses to common questions raised during its January public consultationprocess for Canada's proposed high-speed rail network...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-responds-to-public-questions-on-canadas-high-speed-rail-project-2026-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-offers-first-look-at-airo-equipment-2026-02-12"Amtrak unveiled Airo, its newest fleet addition, on Tuesday with a media tour that featured an in-depth look at the interior of the shiny,...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-offers-first-look-at-airo-equipment-2026-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-inquiry-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-doug-ford-says-as-line-set-to-open-2026-02-10"After years and years of waiting, the moment is finally night. However, those hoping for a public inquiry into what took so long to open the...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-inquiry-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-doug-ford-says-as-line-set-to-open-2026-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyundai-rotem-to-build-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-edmonton-2026-02-10"Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has signed a contract to build 32 light rail vehicles for the Edmonton Transit Service, its second order for...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyundai-rotem-to-build-new-light-rail-vehicles-for-edmonton-2026-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/albertas-passenger-rail-plan-faces-another-delay-after-missed-summer-2025-deadline-2026-02-10"Alberta's anticipated passenger rail master plan, which was set to be released in the summer of 2025, has been delayed again. The province's goal to...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/albertas-passenger-rail-plan-faces-another-delay-after-missed-summer-2025-deadline-2026-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-move-some-csx-traffic-csx-to-sell-ontario-line-to-cn-2026-02-03"The Class 1s cotninue to forge track-sharing or haulage agreements aimed at speeding up traffic. New case in point: Canadian National Railway Co and...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-move-some-csx-traffic-csx-to-sell-ontario-line-to-cn-2026-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northlander-train-nears-return-as-work-along-corridor-begins-to-wrap-up-2026-02-03"The Ford government says its long-held promise to return the Northlander train service from Toronto through cottage country to Timmins, Ont., is...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northlander-train-nears-return-as-work-along-corridor-begins-to-wrap-up-2026-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariff-war-cost-canadian-pacific-200m-over-past-year-ceo-says-2026-02-03"Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has suffered a $200-million blow from the ongoing tariff war set off by the United States, said CEO Keith Creel,...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariff-war-cost-canadian-pacific-200m-over-past-year-ceo-says-2026-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-29As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-industry-veteran-gordon-trafton-appointed-board-vice-chair-2026-01-29"Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced today that as part of its ongoing board succession planning, Gordon Trafton, a current member of the CPKC...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-industry-veteran-gordon-trafton-appointed-board-vice-chair-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-begins-work-on-bowmanville-go-rail-extension-2026-01-29"The Ontario government has started construction on the Bowmanville Extension of GO Transit, a project that will extend the Lakeshore East Line by...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-begins-work-on-bowmanville-go-rail-extension-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-reports-higher-profitfreight-revenue-in-2025-despite-year-of-trade-volatility-2026-01-29"Canadian Pacific Kansas City posted higher profit and freight revenue for 2025, a sign that the Calgary-based railway is withstanding the trade...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-reports-higher-profitfreight-revenue-in-2025-despite-year-of-trade-volatility-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-of-canada-renews-call-for-train-control-in-report-on-via-train-running-red-signal-2026-01-29"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is renewing its call for enhanced train control systems and other measures to reduce the risk of accidents...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-of-canada-renews-call-for-train-control-in-report-on-via-train-running-red-signal-2026-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-27As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-key-questions-on-high-speed-rail-as-public-consultations-launch-2026-01-27"Public consultations start Wednesday on an ambitious project being sold as a nation-building "genrational investment". But big questions remain...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-key-questions-on-high-speed-rail-as-public-consultations-launch-2026-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-why-the-return-of-ontarios-northlander-train-matters-to-almaguin-2026-01-27"Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander's return. For Susanne and Dave Haney, owners of Spring Lake Manor...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-why-the-return-of-ontarios-northlander-train-matters-to-almaguin-2026-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-plans-for-china-free-trade-deal-carney-says-as-trump-fixates-on-canada-2026-01-27"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-plans-for-china-free-trade-deal-carney-says-as-trump-fixates-on-canada-2026-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-22As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-investing-us800-million-in-american-manufacturing-with-tier-4-locomotives-2026-01-22"Canada Pacific Kansas City this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactueres as part...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-investing-us800-million-in-american-manufacturing-with-tier-4-locomotives-2026-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-line-could-see-long-tunnels-beneath-montreal-toronto-2026-01-22"A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City will include tunnels in Montreal and possibly Toronto, says the Crown corporation...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-line-could-see-long-tunnels-beneath-montreal-toronto-2026-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-canada-powering-grid-resilience-and-rail-innovation-for-an-efficient-and-sustainable-future-2026-01-22"Every day, millions of Canadians board trains powered by technology they'll never see - advanced electrical systems engineered in Montreal that are...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-canada-powering-grid-resilience-and-rail-innovation-for-an-efficient-and-sustainable-future-2026-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-20As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-new-amtrak-trains-to-debut-in-time-for-the-world-cup-2026-01-20"Brand-new Amtrak trains are set to make their debut in time to transport passengers to the World Cup host cities of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada....Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-new-amtrak-trains-to-debut-in-time-for-the-world-cup-2026-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-project-explores-additional-proposed-route-near-belleville-2026-01-20"Alto, a Montreal-based Crown corporation chosen to build a proposed 1,000-kilometre, high-speed rail line through the Toronto-Quebec City corridor,...Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-project-explores-additional-proposed-route-near-belleville-2026-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-investing-to-increase-canadian-content-in-line-2-subway-cars-2026-01-20"As part of its plan to protect Ontario's economic security and build a province that is more competitive, more resilient and more self-reliant, the...Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-investing-to-increase-canadian-content-in-line-2-subway-cars-2026-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-15As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-on-high-speed-rail-linking-toronto-and-quebec-city-to-begin-by-2032-ceo-says-2026-01-15"The chief executive officer of a planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Qubeec City says construction on the eastern and western parts...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-on-high-speed-rail-linking-toronto-and-quebec-city-to-begin-by-2032-ceo-says-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consultations-to-begin-on-high-speed-rail-project-between-toronto-and-quebec-city-2026-01-15"Advocates pushing for highs-eepd rail service between Toronto and Quebec City say the long-discussed project is finally moving from vision to...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consultations-to-begin-on-high-speed-rail-project-between-toronto-and-quebec-city-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/subway-car-announcement-expected-thursday-2026-01-15"The Ontario and Federal government will hold a news conference at Thunder Bay's Alstom plant. The continued sustainability of the city's Alstom rail...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/subway-car-announcement-expected-thursday-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-takes-delivery-of-60th-and-final-new-alstom-streetcar-2026-01-15"The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) took delivery of its 60th new streetcar, completing the order of new streetcar vehicles purchased since 2021....Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-takes-delivery-of-60th-and-final-new-alstom-streetcar-2026-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jamie-lockwood-as-the-keynote-speaker-at-the-2026-cn--cars-breakfast-2026-01-13We are excited to welcome Jamie Lockwood, VP Engineering, CN, as the Keynote Speaker for the upcoming CN & CARS Breakfast on February 6, 2026 ! Jamie...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jamie-lockwood-as-the-keynote-speaker-at-the-2026-cn--cars-breakfast-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-13As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-files-motion-to-force-disclosure-in-up-ns-merger-review-2026-01-13"CN today announced that it has filed a motion with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to compel additional information in relation to the...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-files-motion-to-force-disclosure-in-up-ns-merger-review-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-releases-rail-trends-2025-review-2026-01-13"The Railway Association of Canada has released Rail Trends 2025, a 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the Canadian railway...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-releases-rail-trends-2025-review-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-better-passenger-rail-service-backed-by-london-chamber-2026-01-13"The London Chamber of Commerce is backing the city's push for a dedicated passenger rail line in Southwestern Ontario. With the London region...Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-better-passenger-rail-service-backed-by-london-chamber-2026-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2026-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jamie-lockwood-as-the-speaker-at-cn--cars-breakfast-2026-01-07We are excited to welcome Jamie Lockwood, VP Engineering, CN, as the Keynote Speaker for the upcoming CN & CARS Breakfast on February 6, 2026 ! Jamie...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jamie-lockwood-as-the-speaker-at-cn--cars-breakfast-2026-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-trade-commissioner-services-rail-opportunity-2026-01-08CARS Members have access to express their interest in participating in an upcoming foreign rail industry opportunity on behalf of the Trade...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-trade-commissioner-services-rail-opportunity-2026-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-08As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-membership-auto-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-2026-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politicians-say-long-dormant-cape-breton-rail-line-could-be-revitalized-soon-2026-01-08"Some Nova Scotia politicians say the long-dormant rail line across Cape Breton Island is not dead yet. They say efforts to revitalize the track are...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politicians-say-long-dormant-cape-breton-rail-line-could-be-revitalized-soon-2026-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-may-lose-skilled-trades-if-lrt-expansion-stops-warns-contractor-2026-01-08"A decade has passed and Edmonton is still several years away from laying the last track of its $2.6-billion Valley Line LRT expansion. But that...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-may-lose-skilled-trades-if-lrt-expansion-stops-warns-contractor-2026-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-unveils-new-settlement-negotiation-process-2026-01-08"The FRA, which is authorized to settle such claims based on a wide variety of mitigating factors, encouraging railroads to provide responsive...Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-unveils-new-settlement-negotiation-process-2026-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2026-01-06The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2026-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-happened-with-torontos-scarborough-subway-extension-in-2025-2026-01-06"The Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) will eventually extend the TTC's Line 2 Bloor-Danforth another 7.8 kilometres, adding three new stations to...Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-happened-with-torontos-scarborough-subway-extension-in-2025-2026-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-schedule-released-for-return-of-canadas-northlander-2026-01-06"In another step toward restoration of Northlander Passenger service, Ontario Northlander has released a proposed timetable for the train, expected...Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-schedule-released-for-return-of-canadas-northlander-2026-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-really-good-way-to-start-off-the-year-new-trade-rules-take-effect-in-canada-2026-01-06"Removing interprovincial trade barriers was a key priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government in 2025 - and legislation that aims to...Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-really-good-way-to-start-off-the-year-new-trade-rules-take-effect-in-canada-2026-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-23The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-23As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-formally-names-investment-executive-mark-wiseman-as-next-us-ambassador-2025-12-23"Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada's next ambassador to the United States will be Mark Wiseman, a plain-spoken dealmaker with...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-formally-names-investment-executive-mark-wiseman-as-next-us-ambassador-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrains-entire-fleet-of-mark-ii-train-cars-is-set-for-retirement-2025-12-23"There are now plans to fully gradually retire the entire fleet of second-generation trains used on SkyTrain's Expo and Millennium lines. These...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrains-entire-fleet-of-mark-ii-train-cars-is-set-for-retirement-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-wants-to-ensure-mexican-crews-operating-trains-int-he-us-can-speak-english-2025-12-23"A number of Mexican train crews who had just hauled trains over the border to American rail yars in Texas had trouble understanding important...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-wants-to-ensure-mexican-crews-operating-trains-int-he-us-can-speak-english-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quesnel-council-on-track-to-support-north-vancouver-prince-george-railroad-2025-12-23"The City of Quesnel is pushing to preserve the railroad connecting North Vancouver and Prince George, asking the Northern Development Initiative...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quesnel-council-on-track-to-support-north-vancouver-prince-george-railroad-2025-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-18The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-18As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/van-elle-finds-buyer-for-loss-making-canadian-arm-2025-12-18"Piling specialist Van Elle has struck a deal to offload its Canadian business just two years after entering the market, in a move that draws a line...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/van-elle-finds-buyer-for-loss-making-canadian-arm-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-official-signals-support-for-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico-2025-12-18"U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that he supports keeping the U.S. in the Trade accord with Canada and Mexico, acknowledging in...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-official-signals-support-for-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-ceo-to-step-down-2025-12-18"VIA Rail Canada CEO Mario Péloquin is stepping down, Canadian Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced. In a Tuesday, Dec. 16, statement,...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-ceo-to-step-down-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-translink-invest-in-traction-power-system-upgrades-across-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-network-2025-12-18"Traction power equipment replacements are underway to maintain safe and reliable SkyTrain operations across Metro Vancouver, following a combined...Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-translink-invest-in-traction-power-system-upgrades-across-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-network-2025-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-excellence-highlights-from-the-2025-cars-annual-awards-dinner-2025-12-16On Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) proudly hosted its Annual Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-excellence-highlights-from-the-2025-cars-annual-awards-dinner-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-16The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-16As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-speed-ahead-ottawa-montreal-chosen-as-starting-point-for-alto-high-speed-rail-2025-12-16"The Alto High-Speed Rail project will be one of Canada's largest infrastructure investments in decades. Building the first high-speed rail network...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-speed-ahead-ottawa-montreal-chosen-as-starting-point-for-alto-high-speed-rail-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/braking-through-the-cold-nrc-innovation-keeps-canadas-railways-moving-2025-12-16"To address unknowns about performance in Canada's colder northern climate, additional testing was needed. To fill this gap, reserchers from the...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/braking-through-the-cold-nrc-innovation-keeps-canadas-railways-moving-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ns-and-cpkc-are-trying-to-iron-out-differences-over-meridian-speedway-2025-12-16"Norfolk Southern told federal regulators this week that it hopes to smooth over its dispute with Canadian Pacific Kansas City regarding the...Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ns-and-cpkc-are-trying-to-iron-out-differences-over-meridian-speedway-2025-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-11The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-11As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kirsten-hillman-canadas-lead-trade-negotiator-and-ambassador-to-us-to-leave-post-in-new-year-2025-12-11"Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States and the country's chief negotiator on U.S. trade, plans to leave the job in the new year....Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kirsten-hillman-canadas-lead-trade-negotiator-and-ambassador-to-us-to-leave-post-in-new-year-2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ruling-forces-railways-to-pay-drainage-costs--2025-12-11"The Ontario Drainage Referee ruled that federal railways are subject to Ontario's Drainage Act and must pay like all landlords. The Municipality of...Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ruling-forces-railways-to-pay-drainage-costs--2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-cascades-suspends-some-service-between-seattle-and-canada-because-of-flooding-2025-12-11"Amtrak Cascades is alerting passengers that flooding due to the atmospheric river that's hitting Washington is causing some service disruptions....Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-cascades-suspends-some-service-between-seattle-and-canada-because-of-flooding-2025-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-09The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-09As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-takes-delivery-of-100th-new-et44ac-from-wabtec-2025-12-09Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today that it has taken delivery fo the 100th and final ET44AC in its order from Wabtec. CP No. 7549 was delivered...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-takes-delivery-of-100th-new-et44ac-from-wabtec-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-three-year-accessibility-plan-2025-12-09National passenger operator VIA Rail has launched its 2026-2029 accessibility plan, developed with specialist partners and people with disabilities...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-three-year-accessibility-plan-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-opening-new-finch-west-lrt-2025-12-09The Ontario government is celebrating the official opening of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, marking a major milestone in the...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-opening-new-finch-west-lrt-2025-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-04The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2026-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-12-04We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-04As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/share-your-feedback---complete-the-cars-end-of-year-member-survey-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-banff-rail-proponents-submit-plan-for-federal-major-project-status-2025-12-04"Champions of a plan to build a hydrogen-driven passenger rail line from Calgary's airport to Banff are hoping their vision will be included among...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-banff-rail-proponents-submit-plan-for-federal-major-project-status-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-shelves-hydrogen-development-2025-12-04"ALSTOM has confirmed that development of hydrogen-powered trains has been "put on hold" due to the wirthdrawl of state gunding, while the company's...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-shelves-hydrogen-development-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-tensions-temporarily-on-backburner-as-pm-visits-washington-for-fifa-celebrations-2025-12-04When Prime Minister Mark Carney touches down in Washington on Friday morning, Canadian officials say this brief visit is all about celebrating FIFA...Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-tensions-temporarily-on-backburner-as-pm-visits-washington-for-fifa-celebrations-2025-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-12-02We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-trade-infrastructure-requested-2025-12-02"Canada has a massive trade infrastructure deficit that needs to be addressed, according to a company that finances trade. Export Development Canada...Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-trade-infrastructure-requested-2025-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-delays-trade-data-after-us-shutdown-2025-12-02"Statistics Canada has delayed another release of international merchandise trade data due to the U.S. government shutdown. The agency said it will...Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-delays-trade-data-after-us-shutdown-2025-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-industry-groups-strongly-back-renewing-cusma-2025-12-02"As Canada's trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico faces a crucial review, many U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration to preserve the...Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-industry-groups-strongly-back-renewing-cusma-2025-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-27We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-expropriation-powers-in-budget-bill-spark-concern-over-high-speed-rail-megaproject-2025-11-27"New powers proposed in the government's latest budget bill could set the stage for one of the biggest rounds of expropriation in modern history,...Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-expropriation-powers-in-budget-bill-spark-concern-over-high-speed-rail-megaproject-2025-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agribition-announces-renewed-partnership-with-canadian-national-railway-2025-11-27"Canadian Western Agribition opened on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with Scott Moe, Premeir of Saskatchewan, addressing attendees at this morning's Breakfast in...Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agribition-announces-renewed-partnership-with-canadian-national-railway-2025-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-announces-new-supports-for-canadas-lumber-steel-sectors-2025-11-27"Amid the ongoing trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a slate of new measures to help and protect the steel...Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-announces-new-supports-for-canadas-lumber-steel-sectors-2025-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-25We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-expedite-alto-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-project--2025-11-25"Construction on one of the most ambitious and expensive transportation infrastructure projects to ever be undertaken in Canadian history is now...Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-expedite-alto-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-project--2025-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-weighs-trip-to-washington-next-week-as-trade-talks-stall-2025-11-25"Prime Minister Mark Carney is weighing attending the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, a trip that would offer an opportunity to...Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-weighs-trip-to-washington-next-week-as-trade-talks-stall-2025-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-terminates-two-car-ctrain-pilot-on-weekends-2025-11-25"Calgary Transit quickly abandoned its pilot project last spring to operate two-car CTrain service on weekends and holidays. While the program was...Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-terminates-two-car-ctrain-pilot-on-weekends-2025-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-20We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-and-cadence-to-begin-outreach-to-steel-industry-in-support-of-toronto-quebec-city-high-speed-rail-project-2025-11-20"Alto and its private developer partner Cadence are initiating outreach to Canada's steel industry to better understand its interest, capacity and...Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-and-cadence-to-begin-outreach-to-steel-industry-in-support-of-toronto-quebec-city-high-speed-rail-project-2025-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-recognizes-grain-elevators-for-excellence-in-safety-and-efficiency-2025-11-20"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has named G3 Canada Limited and Bartlett Grain Company as the recipients of its annual Elevator of the Year awards for...Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-recognizes-grain-elevators-for-excellence-in-safety-and-efficiency-2025-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/durham-go-riders-call-for-return-of-express-train-4-years-after-service-was-paused-2025-11-20"Commuters in Durham Region are calling for the return of express trains on the Lakeshore East GO line, four years after the service was paused for...Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/durham-go-riders-call-for-return-of-express-train-4-years-after-service-was-paused-2025-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-18We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-18-1We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-18-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-carneys-new-major-projects-and-some-of-them-wont-be-easy-2025-11-18"Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the second round of projects to be considered for fast-track approval becasue of their perceived national...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-carneys-new-major-projects-and-some-of-them-wont-be-easy-2025-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-churchill-hudson-bay-railway-get-51m-in-provincial-money-toward-improvements-2025-11-18"Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrate the Hudson Bay Railway line as the federal and provincial government officials met...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-churchill-hudson-bay-railway-get-51m-in-provincial-money-toward-improvements-2025-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2025-budget-lays-the-track-for-calgary-banff-rail-and-downtown-renewal-2025-11-18"The 2025 federal budget, branded as the Canada Strong Budget, renews Canada's commitment to infrastructure that boosts productivity, strengthens...Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2025-budget-lays-the-track-for-calgary-banff-rail-and-downtown-renewal-2025-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-founder-gordon-bachinsky-honored-with-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-lifetime-achievement-award-2025-11-11"This week, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), which represents over 150 companies that are important to the operations of...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-founder-gordon-bachinsky-honored-with-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-lifetime-achievement-award-2025-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-13We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-rail-relocation-report-identifies-short-abandoned-spur-as-potential-starting-point-2025-11-13"An interim report into Winnipeg rail relocation recommends a short abandoned track in the Brooklands neighbourhood as a potential place to start. A...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-rail-relocation-report-identifies-short-abandoned-spur-as-potential-starting-point-2025-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-journey-toward-an-expanded-port-of-churchill-has-only-just-begun-2025-11-12"Compared to other major projects granted "national importance" status by Mark Carney's Liberal government, the proposed expansion of the Port of...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-journey-toward-an-expanded-port-of-churchill-has-only-just-begun-2025-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-revive-trade-talks-with-india-under-new-process-trade-minister-says-2025-11-13"Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade...Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-revive-trade-talks-with-india-under-new-process-trade-minister-says-2025-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-06We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-11-06Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-reaches-13-tentative-agreements-with-unions-in-the-us-2025-11-06"Canadian Pacific Kansas City today said it has reached 13 new tentative collective agreements with unions in the United States representing carmen,...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-reaches-13-tentative-agreements-with-unions-in-the-us-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-promises-legislation-to-accelerate-alto-high-speed-rail-project-2025-11-06"The federal budget promises new legislation to accelerate development of the Alto high-speed rail project. Tabled Tuesday, the budget says...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-promises-legislation-to-accelerate-alto-high-speed-rail-project-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-share-update-on-state-of-ontario-economy-amidst-tariffs-2025-11-06"The Ford government is set ot table its Fall Economic Statement on Thursday, a mini-budget document likely to focus on infrastructure and reveal the...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-share-update-on-state-of-ontario-economy-amidst-tariffs-2025-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-04We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-11-04Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-collected-3b-from-us-counter-tariffs-before-a-majority-were-dropped-2025-11-04"Canada has collected more than $3 billion through U.S. counter-tariffs before removing a swath of levies in September, according to the Finance...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-collected-3b-from-us-counter-tariffs-before-a-majority-were-dropped-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slowly-but-surely-high-speed-rail-backers-believe-cascadia-mega-project-will-become-a-reality-2025-11-04"Ten years into a dream to connect Vancouver, B.C., Seattle and Portland via a high-speed rail line, stakeholders and backers of the mega-project...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slowly-but-surely-high-speed-rail-backers-believe-cascadia-mega-project-will-become-a-reality-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-profit-climbs-despite-trade-uncertainty-2025-11-04"Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) reported record productivity levels and rising profits in tis latest quarter, crediting gains to the...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-profit-climbs-despite-trade-uncertainty-2025-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-30We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-30Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sustainable-mobility-and-network-modernization-exo-deploys-new-low-emission-locomotives-2025-10-30"Exo has begun commissioning the first of 10 new low-emission Charger locomotives built by Siemens Mobility, marking a major step in modernizing its...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sustainable-mobility-and-network-modernization-exo-deploys-new-low-emission-locomotives-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-officials-say-go-bowmanville-on-track-2025-10-30"Officials say the planned GO extension through Courtice and Bowmanville is still on track, despite a lack of updates over the last year. At an event...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-officials-say-go-bowmanville-on-track-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-team-recognized-for-safety-innovation-2025-10-30"Last week at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards in Toronto, the CPKC Geotechnical Engineering team took home two awards celebrating the...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-team-recognized-for-safety-innovation-2025-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-28We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-28Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holland-expands-welding-portfolio-with-technology-acquisitions-2025-10-28As a global leader in railway welding solutions, Holland is pleased to announce the acquisition of key products, technologies and intellectual...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holland-expands-welding-portfolio-with-technology-acquisitions-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cornwall-invites-via-rail-representatives-to-address-council-2025-10-28"Cornwall council agreed to proceed full steam ahead with the city's advocacy against the prospect of VIA Rail cuts and operationa changes. In a...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cornwall-invites-via-rail-representatives-to-address-council-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-restart-trade-talks-when-americans-are-ready-says-carney-2025-10-28"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his country is prepared to resume trade negotiations with the US "when the Americans are ready". His...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-restart-trade-talks-when-americans-are-ready-says-carney-2025-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-23We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-23Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-release-rfq-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-2025-10-23"According to the release from Infrastructure Ontario, the RFQ includes the design, construction, supply, integration and commissioning of five new...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-release-rfq-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-double-non-us-exports-over-next-decade-carney-says-2025-10-23"Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government's fall budget will pledge to double exports to non-U.S. markets over the next decade, shift the focus...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-double-non-us-exports-over-next-decade-carney-says-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-america-sees-gradual-shift-in-rail-signalling-2025-10-23"At Wayside Digitalisation Forum in Vienna, Jonathan Hu and Richard Plokhaar, Senior Technical Directors at WSP, highligthed the diversity and...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-america-sees-gradual-shift-in-rail-signalling-2025-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-21We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-21Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-rolls-out-qr-gps-rules-for-fuel-trucks-2025-10-21"Mexico's government on Tuesday issued new rules for tank trucks transporting gasoline, diesel, and LPG, as part of efforts to curb illicit fuel...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-rolls-out-qr-gps-rules-for-fuel-trucks-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcome-icetrax-canada-prioritizing-safety-in-the-railway-industry-2025-10-21We’re thrilled to welcome ICETRAX Canada , a division of Jovisports Inc., as a new member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers! ICETRAX...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcome-icetrax-canada-prioritizing-safety-in-the-railway-industry-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-revitalization-and-green-industry-potential-key-to-port-of-sydney-development-2025-10-21"Although the long-discussed international container terminal at the Port of Sydney has been placed on the back burner, renewed discussions are...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-revitalization-and-green-industry-potential-key-to-port-of-sydney-development-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-amtrak-riders-fear-canada-may-pull-36-million-funding-on-major-cross-border-expansion-2025-10-21"While Amtrak ridership and revenues are up in 2025, its projects have recently hit major roadblocks. On October 15, President Donald Trump...Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-amtrak-riders-fear-canada-may-pull-36-million-funding-on-major-cross-border-expansion-2025-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-16We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-16Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-wins-federal-appeal-forcing-review-of-canadian-rail-rates-2025-10-16"The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has won a significant legal victory in a decision that could shake up how rail shipping rates are set...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-wins-federal-appeal-forcing-review-of-canadian-rail-rates-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-2025-holiday-train-kicks-off-nov-19-2025-10-16"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-2025-holiday-train-kicks-off-nov-19-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-officials-resume-high-level-trade-talks-2025-10-16"High-level trade talks between Canadian and U.S. officials have resumed in Washington as a united front among the provinces has begun to unravel in...Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-officials-resume-high-level-trade-talks-2025-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-09We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-09Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-09-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-09-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/annual-reports-from-ship-and-rail-compensation-canada-tabled-in-parliament-2025-10-09The 2024-2025 annual reports of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada, covering the activities of the Ship Fund and the Rail Fund, were tabled in...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/annual-reports-from-ship-and-rail-compensation-canada-tabled-in-parliament-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-will-have-bilateral-trade-deals-alongside-usmca-carney-says-2025-10-09"Prime Minister Mark Carney said there will be bilateral deals with the United States alongside the continental free-trade agreement, but Canada is...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-will-have-bilateral-trade-deals-alongside-usmca-carney-says-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kingston-city-council-calls-for-via-rail-to-maintain-expand-service-2025-10-09"Kingston City council called on VIA Rail to not only maintain passenger service in eastern Ontario but expand it. Council voted unanimously Tuesday...Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kingston-city-council-calls-for-via-rail-to-maintain-expand-service-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-07We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-07Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-bypass-brings-northlander-service-a-step-closer-to-reality-2025-10-07"$5.7 million and nearly a kilometre of new track later, Ontario has moved one step closer to restoring full passenger train service between Toronto...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-bypass-brings-northlander-service-a-step-closer-to-reality-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/refrigerated-and-intermodal-cargo-cpkcs-bet-in-mexico-2025-10-07"Mexico's rail sector is experiencing a boom, driven both by government projects and new private investments, according to Oscar Del Cueto, president...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/refrigerated-and-intermodal-cargo-cpkcs-bet-in-mexico-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fall-federal-budgets-to-become-the-norm-champagne-says-2025-10-07"The Liberal government is permanently shifting to tabling budgets in the fall instead of the spring, and the nov. 4 budget will aim to present...Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fall-federal-budgets-to-become-the-norm-champagne-says-2025-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-02We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-02Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-go-station-completion-will-add-more-go-service-to-east-hamilton-2025-10-02"Commuting to Toronto just got easier for residents of east Hamilton and Stoney Creek, both above and below the Mountain, as Premier Ford was in...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-go-station-completion-will-add-more-go-service-to-east-hamilton-2025-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-its-2025-2026-winter-plan-2025-10-02"Every year, CN publishes a Winter Plan that outlines how it prepares ot meet customer demand safely, reliably, and efficiently during the challenges...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-its-2025-2026-winter-plan-2025-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-getting-500m-in-government-loans-to-shift-production-from-us-2025-10-02"Ontario-based Algoma Steel Group Inc. will receive $500 million in federal and provincial loan assistance to help reorient its business to cope with...Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-getting-500m-in-government-loans-to-shift-production-from-us-2025-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-25We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-25Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pilot-rail-safety-technology-coming-to-highway-41-near-wakaw-2025-09-25"A stretch of Highway 41 near Wakaw is about to become a testing ground for a new rail safety technology, as the Government of Saskatchewan and...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pilot-rail-safety-technology-coming-to-highway-41-near-wakaw-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rac-releases-2023-locomotive-emissions-monitoring-report-2025-09-25"The Railway Association of Canada has released its 2023 Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) report, which highlights rail's progress in the...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rac-releases-2023-locomotive-emissions-monitoring-report-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-trials-non-stop-trains-between-montreal-and-toronto-2025-09-25"Via Rail is introducing non-stop trains between Montreal and Toronto with the aim of providing faster transit, but some communities between Canada's...Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-trials-non-stop-trains-between-montreal-and-toronto-2025-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-23We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-23Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-turn-to-trains-and-ports-to-skirt-us-tariff-wall-2025-09-23"This week I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney on his whirlwind trip to Mexico City to meet the Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum. We were in...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-turn-to-trains-and-ports-to-skirt-us-tariff-wall-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-forks-gets-first-look-at-proposed-railway-site-development-2025-09-23"The first phase of a major housing, remediation and redevelopment project planned for the former CP Rail site in the middle of Grand Forks was...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-forks-gets-first-look-at-proposed-railway-site-development-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gw-to-build-and-operate-terminal-in-alberta-industrial-heartland-2025-09-23"Genesee & Wyoming Canada will build and operate a rail terminal that will serve a new Gasia Energy Corp. complex in the Alberta Industrial Heartland...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gw-to-build-and-operate-terminal-in-alberta-industrial-heartland-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-ste-marie-partners-with-hopa-ports-on-multimodal-trade-corridor-2025-09-23"The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) are partnering on a plan to develop a multimodal port and trade...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-ste-marie-partners-with-hopa-ports-on-multimodal-trade-corridor-2025-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-18We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-18Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acciona-wins-major-rail-project-in-canada-2025-09-18"The project consists of a 9.2-kilometre addition to the light rail line with seven new stations, four of which are underground, and will run from...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acciona-wins-major-rail-project-in-canada-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/select-via-rail-trains-wont-stop-in-eastern-ontario-as-non-stop-montrealtoronto-introduced-this-fall-2025-09-18"Starting Sept. 29, VIA Rail trains 60, 61, 68 and 69 will not stop in Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston and Belleville while travelling through eastern...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/select-via-rail-trains-wont-stop-in-eastern-ontario-as-non-stop-montrealtoronto-introduced-this-fall-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-railway-pilot-project-announced-during-rail-safety-week-2025-09-18"That’s why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is allocating $100,000 for a pilot project to enhance safety at a provincially regulated... ”...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-railway-pilot-project-announced-during-rail-safety-week-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/valpo-partners-with-cn-for-rail-safety-2025-09-18"Because a vehicle or person is hit by a train every three hours, on average; and because more than 60% of these collisions happen at crossings...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/valpo-partners-with-cn-for-rail-safety-2025-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-16We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-16Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-what-canadian-smes-are-saying-about-us-tariffs-cfib-report-highlights-key-concerns-2025-09-16The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a compelling new report titled “What We Heard: U.S. Tariffs and Canadian SMEs”,...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-what-canadian-smes-are-saying-about-us-tariffs-cfib-report-highlights-key-concerns-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-flags-alto-high-speed-rail-as-priority-project-2025-09-16"The project, which will be delivered by Crown corporation Alto, has been added to the Major Projects Office list, a mechanism designed to support...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-flags-alto-high-speed-rail-as-priority-project-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-launch-rail-safety-week-2025-2025-09-16"From September 15–19, CN Police Services and CN employees will partner with cities, towns, and Indigenous communities across North America to...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-launch-rail-safety-week-2025-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-joins-forces-to-promote-rail-safety-across-north-america-2025-09-16"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) joins Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL), and Operations Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) in the U.S. this week to raise rail...Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-joins-forces-to-promote-rail-safety-across-north-america-2025-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-11Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-11We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-11Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dp-world-strikes-deal-with-montreal-port-authority-to-build-and-operate-new-contrecoeur-contrainer-terminal-2025-09-11"Global logistics giant DP World Ltd. has been tapped to build and run the Port of Montreal's new Contrecoeur container terminal, expanding its...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dp-world-strikes-deal-with-montreal-port-authority-to-build-and-operate-new-contrecoeur-contrainer-terminal-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-csx-collaborate-to-launch-new-intermodal-rail-service-into-nashville-2025-09-11"CN and CSX today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tennessee/ This...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-csx-collaborate-to-launch-new-intermodal-rail-service-into-nashville-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-confirms-major-project-announcements-coming-thursday-2025-09-11"Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Wednesday that the first wave of major-project announcements will be made Thursday. He's touted the list of...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-confirms-major-project-announcements-coming-thursday-2025-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-09Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-09We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-09Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-in-july-to-494-billion-as-exports-rose-2025-09-09"CN today announced that is has expanded its firefighting capabilities with new assets and upgrades to its specialized fire suppression fleet....Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-in-july-to-494-billion-as-exports-rose-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-celebrates-a-summer-of-national-pride-with-the-canada-strong-pass-2025-09-09"As summer draws to a close, VIA Rail Canada is proud to celebrate the success of the Canada Strong Pass. Between June 20 and September 2, more than...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-celebrates-a-summer-of-national-pride-with-the-canada-strong-pass-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-starts-on-scarborough-centre-subway-station-2025-09-09"The Ontario government has announced the start of construction on the first of three stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension. The construction...Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-starts-on-scarborough-centre-subway-station-2025-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-04Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-04We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-04Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-freeland-says-industry-leaders-agree-to-build-with-as-much-canadian-steel-and-aluminum-as-possible-2025-09-04"The federal government's plan to "build Canada" is going to require "a lot of steel," and "a lot of aluminum," Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-freeland-says-industry-leaders-agree-to-build-with-as-much-canadian-steel-and-aluminum-as-possible-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marmon-rail-launches-safer-tank-wagon-cleaning-system-2025-09-04"Marmon Rail has launched a mobile system for the on-site cleaning of tank wagons without the need for anyone to enter confined spaces containing...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marmon-rail-launches-safer-tank-wagon-cleaning-system-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-in-july-to-494-billion-as-exports-rose-2025-09-04"Canada's trade deficit narrowed in July as overall exports rose, especially driven by outbound shipments of crude oil and passenger cars to its...Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-in-july-to-494-billion-as-exports-rose-2025-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-02Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-02We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events--save-the-dates-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-02Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-contracts-sharply-in-second-quarter-as-tariffs-hit-exports-2025-09-02"The Canadian economy contracted sharply in the second quarter as trade tensions with the United States hammered exports and weighed on business...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-contracts-sharply-in-second-quarter-as-tariffs-hit-exports-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-unveils-more-fuel-efficient-evo-advantage-engine-2025-09-02"Wabtec this week introduced its EVO Advantage engine, which features eTurbo technology that improves fuel efficiency by as much as 7%. The EVO...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-unveils-more-fuel-efficient-evo-advantage-engine-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-to-host-a-made-in-canada-ferries-and-rail-summit-2025-09-02"Canada's ferry services, railways, and steel and aluminum industries are engines of our economy. They connect our communities, create high-paying...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-to-host-a-made-in-canada-ferries-and-rail-summit-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acciona-and-wsp-win-canadian-light-rail-contract-2025-09-02"On behalf of Ontario transport body Metrolinx, the team that includes Amico and Alberici will build the 9.2km light rail line and seven new...Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acciona-and-wsp-win-canadian-light-rail-contract-2025-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcome-our-newest-cars-members-2025-08-28As summer winds down, we're thrilled to welcome a dynamic group of new members to the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS). These...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcome-our-newest-cars-members-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-28Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-28We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-28Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-signs-mou-with-ontario-tech-university-to-support-railway-engineering-specialization-2025-08-28"Signed by Hitachi Rail Canada Managing Director Ziad Rizk and Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the MOU "will...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-signs-mou-with-ontario-tech-university-to-support-railway-engineering-specialization-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-launches-flash-sale-with-35-rail-fares-2025-08-28"VIA Rail Canada has launched a three-day flash sale, featuring discounted fares across the Québec City-Windsor corridor and on select regional and...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-launches-flash-sale-with-35-rail-fares-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-joins-buffett-in-rejecting-railroad-consolidation-narrowing-merger-prospects-2025-08-28"Two major rail operators have taken themselves out of the merger game that has gripped the industry for the past month, reshaping the competitive...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-joins-buffett-in-rejecting-railroad-consolidation-narrowing-merger-prospects-2025-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-26Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-26We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-26Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-drops-some-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-us-in-bid-to-reset-trade-talks-2025-08-26"Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada is removing retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. products in a bid to reset trade discussions...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-drops-some-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-us-in-bid-to-reset-trade-talks-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-is-an-inland-port-anyway-what-you-need-to-know-about-prairie-economic-gateway-2025-08-26"It's been touted as a transformational intermunicipal partnership, and a project that will create more than 30,000 jobs and generate upwards of $7...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-is-an-inland-port-anyway-what-you-need-to-know-about-prairie-economic-gateway-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-seeking-to-study-potential-of-passenger-rail-in-halifax-area-2025-08-26"Nova Scotia is trying to narrow in on a consultant to study the potential for passenger rail in and around Halifax. The province issued a call...Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-seeking-to-study-potential-of-passenger-rail-in-halifax-area-2025-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-19Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-19We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-19Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rem-prepares-to-resume-operations-after-six-week-shutdown-2025-08-19"Réseau express métropolitain light rail service between downtown Montreal and Brossard, Quebec, is slated to resume on August 18, following a...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rem-prepares-to-resume-operations-after-six-week-shutdown-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-starts-work-within-days-on-go-train-to-bowmanville-2025-08-19"Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, is preparing for the Bowmanville Extension project by clearing and pruning designated trees and vegetation...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-starts-work-within-days-on-go-train-to-bowmanville-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-commends-confirmation-that-alstom-thunder-bay-workers-will-build-new-subway-trains-2025-08-19"Unifor released a statement commending all three levels of government for confirming that Toronto Transit Commission subway trains will be...Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-commends-confirmation-that-alstom-thunder-bay-workers-will-build-new-subway-trains-2025-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-14Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-14We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-14Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/americold-opens-100m-food-hub-in-kansas-city-2025-08-14"Cold storage provider Americold announced Tuesday that it has opened a 335,000-square-foot import-export hub in Kansas City, Missouri. The company...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/americold-opens-100m-food-hub-in-kansas-city-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ups-and-downs-for-canadas-two-major-railways-during-2024-25-crop-year-2025-08-14"Canadian National Railway moved a record volume of grain in 2024-25. The company transported 31 million tonnes of grain and processed grain products...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ups-and-downs-for-canadas-two-major-railways-during-2024-25-crop-year-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyundai-rotem-delivers-first-light-rail-vehicle-for-edmonton-2025-08-14"Hyundai Rotem has delivered the first of 46 light rail vehicles (LRVs) ordered for the Valley Line West project in Edmonton, Canada. The...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyundai-rotem-delivers-first-light-rail-vehicle-for-edmonton-2025-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-12Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-12We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-12Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jasper-wants-more-edmonton-passenger-train-links-but-is-it-a-railroad-to-nowhere-2025-08-12"Earlier this week, Jasper's municipal council unanimously passed a motion to ask the province to make an Edmonton-Jasper run a priority in the...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jasper-wants-more-edmonton-passenger-train-links-but-is-it-a-railroad-to-nowhere-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-the-yonge-north-subway-extension-advance-tunnelling-project-2025-08-12"Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $1.4 billion to North End Connectors to design, build and finance...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-the-yonge-north-subway-extension-advance-tunnelling-project-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-calls-for-federal-help-in-fast-tracking-prairie-economic-gateway-project-2025-08-12"Calgary's mayor wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to designated proposed Prairie Economic Gateway as a project of national interest in order to get...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-calls-for-federal-help-in-fast-tracking-prairie-economic-gateway-project-2025-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-07Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-07We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-07Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-ford-expects-trump-to-target-usmca-says-ottawa-should-prepare-for-early-negotiations-2025-08-07"Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump is aiming to renegotiate the North American free-trade deal ahead of schedule...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-ford-expects-trump-to-target-usmca-says-ottawa-should-prepare-for-early-negotiations-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-form-bow-valley-corridor-alliance-urge-federal-support-for-passenger-rail-link-to-banff-under-bill-c-5-2025-08-07"The mayors of Calgary, Cochrane, Canmore and Banff are asking Prime Minister Mark Carney to include a passenger rail line from Calgary to Banff as...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-form-bow-valley-corridor-alliance-urge-federal-support-for-passenger-rail-link-to-banff-under-bill-c-5-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-adding-17-miles-of-second-main-to-support-growth-west-of-edmonton-alberta-2025-08-07"Canadian National is building 17 miles of double track on its busy Edson Subdivision west of Edmonton, Alberta, the stretch of main line that leads...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-adding-17-miles-of-second-main-to-support-growth-west-of-edmonton-alberta-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-hydrogen-locomotive-program-creating-innovative-ghg-reduction-solutions-2025-08-07"Reducing GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from our locomotive operations remains a key CPKC sustainability goal and an important issue facing the...Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-hydrogen-locomotive-program-creating-innovative-ghg-reduction-solutions-2025-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-05Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-05We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-05Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/push-for-regional-train-system-in-bcs-lower-mainland-gaining-traction-2025-08-05"Support for a regional train system in B.C.'s Lower Mainland is increasing a month after CN Rail announced it would be pulling out of its operations...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/push-for-regional-train-system-in-bcs-lower-mainland-gaining-traction-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-releases-sustainability-data-report-2025-08-05"CPKC has published its latest sustainability data report, which comprises environmental, social and governance data for the 2024 calendar year. The...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-releases-sustainability-data-report-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-commits-to-port-of-prince-ruperts-future-with-zanardi-rapids-bridge-project-2025-08-05"On July 30, the Class 1 detailed its commitment to the infrastructure project at the Port of Prince Rupert. The are is "one of North America's...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-commits-to-port-of-prince-ruperts-future-with-zanardi-rapids-bridge-project-2025-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-31Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-31We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-31Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-promotes-roger-freitas-to-director-of-operations-2025-07-31The Board of Directors of FLO Components Ltd. is pleased to announce the promotion of Roger Freitas from Operations Manager to the newly established...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flo-components-ltd-promotes-roger-freitas-to-director-of-operations-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mark-v-trains-debut-on-vancouver-skytrain-boosting-efficiency-and-reliability-hitachis-seltrac-cbtc-system-powers-the-upgrade-2025-07-31"Metro Vancouver commuters are celebrating the arrival of the first new Mark V train, marking significant upgrade to the Expo and Millennium Lines....Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mark-v-trains-debut-on-vancouver-skytrain-boosting-efficiency-and-reliability-hitachis-seltrac-cbtc-system-powers-the-upgrade-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-megamerger-creates-americas-first-coast-to-coast-rail-operator-2025-07-31"The $71.5 billion merger deal between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced Tuesday joins 50,000 miles of railroad tracks that span from the...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-megamerger-creates-americas-first-coast-to-coast-rail-operator-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-second-quarter-delivers-strong-growth-carries-momentum-into-second-half-of-2025-2025-07-31"Canadian Pacific Kansas City today announced its second-quarter results, including revenues of $3.7 billion, diluted earnings per share of $1.33 and...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-second-quarter-delivers-strong-growth-carries-momentum-into-second-half-of-2025-2025-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-29Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-29Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-29We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-passengers-are-desperate-for-this-us-canada-collaboration-2025-07-29"Amtrak has become one of the most scenic ways to see the United States, offering routes that take passengers through mountain ranges, forests,...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-passengers-are-desperate-for-this-us-canada-collaboration-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-master-plan-to-prioritize-public-transit-over-roads-2025-07-29"The city of Ottawa said it is putting forth a "transit first" approach when looking at moving people around the municipality. Council approved the...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-master-plan-to-prioritize-public-transit-over-roads-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-35-million-grant-to-support-rail-expansion-2025-07-29"Coaldale's industrial sector is growing, and a new investment will help to support further developments. The Alberta Government has announced a...Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-35-million-grant-to-support-rail-expansion-2025-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-24Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-24Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-24We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-lowers-earnings-expectations-cuts-outlook-amid-trade-volatility-2025-07-24"Canadian National Railway Co. reported its profit ticked up during its second quarter compared with last year, as it said trade uncertainty is...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-lowers-earnings-expectations-cuts-outlook-amid-trade-volatility-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-supporting-waha-redevelopment-project-2025-07-24"Ontario Northland is upgrading 7 miles of rail spur to create a direct connection from Iroquois Falls to the Cochrane junction, where construction...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-supporting-waha-redevelopment-project-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-prepared-to-hold-out-for-best-deal-in-us-trade-talks-carney-says-2025-07-24"Prime Minister Mark Carney and several premiers say getting the best deal for Canada is what matters in the latest round of trade talks with the...Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-prepared-to-hold-out-for-best-deal-in-us-trade-talks-carney-says-2025-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-22Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-22Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-22We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-government-reviewing-18m-manitoba-rail-port-grant-pcs-made-before-2023-election-2025-07-22"Manitoba's finance minister says the province is reviewing what he called a "mysterious" decision by the former Progressive Conservative government...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-government-reviewing-18m-manitoba-rail-port-grant-pcs-made-before-2023-election-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premiers-meeting-expected-to-focus-on-tariffs-and-trade-2025-07-22"The premiers will be gathering in Ontario cottage country this week for a meeting focused on Canada's continuing response to President Donald...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premiers-meeting-expected-to-focus-on-tariffs-and-trade-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-wabtecs-evolution-series-tier-4-marks-a-milestone-2025-07-22"July marks the 10th anniversary of Wabtec Corporation's Evolution Series Tier 4 - one of the most modern diesel locomotives serving North America...Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-wabtecs-evolution-series-tier-4-marks-a-milestone-2025-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-17Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-17We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-17Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-launches-new-mobile-ticket-validation-process-2025-07-17"Calgary Transit is introducing new rules to prevent free rides. Starting July 16, CTrain riders will be required to validate their mobile tickets...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-launches-new-mobile-ticket-validation-process-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-frequent-trains-expanded-storage-touted-at-port-of-churchill-in-northern-manitoba-2025-07-17"The company that owns a rail line and port in northern Manitoba has increased its capacity to transport goods, as governments eye potential growth...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-frequent-trains-expanded-storage-touted-at-port-of-churchill-in-northern-manitoba-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-says-canada-to-curb-steel-imports-to-protect-industry-2025-07-17"Prime Minister Mark Carney is introducing a series of protective trade measures for Canadian steel mills, including additional limits on imports...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-says-canada-to-curb-steel-imports-to-protect-industry-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-plans-to-use-refurbished-cars-to-improve-halifax-montreal-service-2025-07-17"Via Rail wants to use refurbished railcars to improve service between Halifax and Montreal, but the CEO of the Crown corporation can't say whether...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-plans-to-use-refurbished-cars-to-improve-halifax-montreal-service-2025-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-15Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-15We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-15Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-threatens-35-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-starting-aug-1-2025-07-15"U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose 35-per-cent tariffs on imports from Canada starting Aug 1, upping pressure on Ottawa as it seeks to...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-threatens-35-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-starting-aug-1-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-counts-on-its-broad-reach-partnership-bent-to-lure-more-industrial-development-2025-07-15"Canadian Pacific Kansas City sales executive Coby Bullard recently met with transportation decision-makers at GE Appliances' headquarters in...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-counts-on-its-broad-reach-partnership-bent-to-lure-more-industrial-development-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouvers-next-generation-skytrain-cars-enter-service-2025-07-15"The first of the Mark V automated light metro trainsets which Alstom is supplying for Vancouver's SkyTrain entered service on the Expo Line on July...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouvers-next-generation-skytrain-cars-enter-service-2025-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-10Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-10We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-10Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-governments-nation-building-projects-list-expected-to-draw-from-these-five-areas-says-source-2025-07-10"The first major projects of the Canadian government's signature nation-building initiative are likely to be drawn from five key areas that have...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-governments-nation-building-projects-list-expected-to-draw-from-these-five-areas-says-source-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-federal-court-vacates-stbs-reciprocal-switching-rule-that-took-aim-at-inadequate-service-2025-07-10"A federal court has tossed out the Surface Transportation Board's 2024 reciprocal switching rule that would have allowed shippers who suffer from...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-federal-court-vacates-stbs-reciprocal-switching-rule-that-took-aim-at-inadequate-service-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-launches-red-tape-review-looking-to-scrap-outdated-regulations-2025-07-10"The federal government has launched a red-tape review to reduce regulatory burdens across its departments and agencies. The Treasury Board announced...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-launches-red-tape-review-looking-to-scrap-outdated-regulations-2025-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-08Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-08We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-08Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-signs-agreement-with-alberta-to-build-ring-of-fire-railway-2025-07-08"Ontario has signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors that include a possible railway to the mineral-rich Ring...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-signs-agreement-with-alberta-to-build-ring-of-fire-railway-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-names-railcar-jasper-park-to-honour-communitys-resilience-2025-07-08"Via Rail has named one of its train cars after Jasper National Park in honour of the community's enduring spirit post-wildfire. Parks Canada CEO Ron...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-names-railcar-jasper-park-to-honour-communitys-resilience-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-turns-to-asia-as-efforts-to-shift-trade-from-united-states-expand-2025-07-08"Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is visiting Japan and Malaysia this week as the Canadian government expands efforts to shift trade relations...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-turns-to-asia-as-efforts-to-shift-trade-from-united-states-expand-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-action-calls-for-via-rail-to-return-to-open-public-meetings-2025-07-08"VIA Rail Canada will broadcast its Annual Public Meeting for 2025 on August 21st, presenting the Crown corporation's achievements, future plans, and...Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-action-calls-for-via-rail-to-return-to-open-public-meetings-2025-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-03Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-03We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-03Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/maine-law-revives-talks-on-boston-to-motnreal-passenger-rail-through-auburn-2025-07-01"The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, directs advisory commissions with jurisdiction over Maine's relationship with Canada...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/maine-law-revives-talks-on-boston-to-motnreal-passenger-rail-through-auburn-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canadas-high-speed-alto-service-compete-with-via-rail-2025-07-03"Earlier this year, the Canadian government confirmed plans to develop a high-speed rail network connecting major cities from Toronto to Québec City....Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canadas-high-speed-alto-service-compete-with-via-rail-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-removes-all-federal-exceptions-from-canada-free-trade-agreement-2025-07-03"The federal government says it has removed all interprovincial trade barriers under its jurisdiction. Of the 53 exceptions removed, most of them...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-removes-all-federal-exceptions-from-canada-free-trade-agreement-2025-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-01Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-01We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-01Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-charger-bac-new-metro-north-power-2025-07-01"Described as "North America's first battery-powered passenger locomotive" the Siemens Mobility Charger B+AC is a dual-power that will operate in two...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-charger-bac-new-metro-north-power-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-rescinds-digital-services-tax-to-advance-trade-talks-with-us-2025-07-01"The federal government says it has decided to rescind a digital services tax that led U.S. President Donald Trump to break off negotiations aimed at...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-rescinds-digital-services-tax-to-advance-trade-talks-with-us-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-breaks-ground-on-woodbine-go-station-2025-07-01"The Ontario government is starting construction at Woodbine GO Station, marking a significant milestone in the province's plan to provide two-way,...Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-breaks-ground-on-woodbine-go-station-2025-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-26Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-26We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-26Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewans-shortline-rail-system-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-2025-06-26"Across Saskatchewan, there are small rail lines connecting communities, farmers, mines and more to the rest of the country. Recently, the Government...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewans-shortline-rail-system-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-1000-kmh-high-speed-train-in-alberta-hit-with-delays-2025-06-26"The Toronto-based company TransPod has been teasing a 1,000km/h high-speed train project that could one day connect Alberta's two major cities....Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-1000-kmh-high-speed-train-in-alberta-hit-with-delays-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-backs-away-from-platform-edge-door-pilot-project-at-dundas-station-2025-06-26"The TTC is backing away from a pilot project that would see platform doors installed at Dundas station next year, saying it will instead ask a...Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-backs-away-from-platform-edge-door-pilot-project-at-dundas-station-2025-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-24Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-24We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-24Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-offers-preview-of-new-cascades-trains-2025-06-24"Amtrak's newest trains are set to debut on the Cascades route between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., in 2026, according to the railroad. Amtrak...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-offers-preview-of-new-cascades-trains-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reaching-10-renewable-fuel-in-2024-for-cns-locomotive-fleet-2025-06-24"In 2024, renewable fuels represented close to 10% of all fuel used in our locomotives across CN's North American network. A first for the company....Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reaching-10-renewable-fuel-in-2024-for-cns-locomotive-fleet-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-underway-at-east-harbour-transit-hub-in-toronto-2025-06-24"Major construction has commenced on the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto's east end, which will provide a new interchange connecting GO Transit...Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-underway-at-east-harbour-transit-hub-in-toronto-2025-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-19We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-19Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-crane-rodeo-2025-06-19Surrey, BC - Yeehaw! The Crane Rodeo , hosted by Falcon Equipment , is back for its fourth year on Saturday, September 6th - and its bigger and...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-crane-rodeo-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-19Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-alto-aims-higher-2025-06-19"Canada's Toronto - Québec City passenger rail project is to be taken forward as a dedicated high speed line requires up to 1000 km of new alignment....Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-alto-aims-higher-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-omnibus-major-projects-and-internal-trade-bill-clears-committee-2025-06-19"The Liberal government's controversial legislation that would let cabinet quickly grant federal approval for big industrial projects like mines,...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-omnibus-major-projects-and-internal-trade-bill-clears-committee-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reports-on-growth-and-renewal-in-2024-amid-service-challenges-2025-06-19"VIA Rail Canada has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting a year of growth and long-term planning amid operational constraints. Notably,...Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reports-on-growth-and-renewal-in-2024-amid-service-challenges-2025-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-17Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-17We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-17Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-and-trump-commit-to-reaching-trade-deal-within-30-days-2025-06-17"Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are putting a deadline on ironing out bilateral trade irritants and getting some sort of...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-and-trump-commit-to-reaching-trade-deal-within-30-days-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-2024-final-transportation-occurrence-statistics-2025-06-17"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has published its final annual statistical summaries from 2024 on transportation occurrences...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-2024-final-transportation-occurrence-statistics-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-leaves-g-7-summit-early-as-israel-iran-tension-spikes-2025-06-17"President Donald Trump's hasty exit from the Group of Seven Conference in Canada deepened questions about his promise to bring peace to an...Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-leaves-g-7-summit-early-as-israel-iran-tension-spikes-2025-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-12Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-12We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-12Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-amtrak-cascade-trains-bound-for-i-5-corridor-2025-06-10"Amtrak's I-5 corridor between Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Portland and a number of other stations is set to receive a set of eight new Cascade trainsets...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-amtrak-cascade-trains-bound-for-i-5-corridor-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ladysmith-chamber-gets-1m-grant-to-refurbish-old-train-station-2025-06-12"The longtime dream of a home that would really showcase what the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is came a huge step closer last week. A partnership...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ladysmith-chamber-gets-1m-grant-to-refurbish-old-train-station-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carneys-canada-strong-pass-to-come-into-effect-on-june-20-2025-06-12"The federal government is set to announce details of its promised "Canada Strong Pass" next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carneys-canada-strong-pass-to-come-into-effect-on-june-20-2025-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-10Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-05-1We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-05-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-10Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-tech-university-launches-canadas-first-railway-engineering-course-2025-06-10"Oshawa-based Ontario Tech University says it will become the first English-speaking Canadian higher education institute to launch a railway...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-tech-university-launches-canadas-first-railway-engineering-course-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-new-york-london-transit-exec-tapped-to-lead-toronto-transit-commission-2025-06-10"The incoming CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission says he hopes to leverage his experience working for two of the largest transit agencies in the...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-new-york-london-transit-exec-tapped-to-lead-toronto-transit-commission-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-announces-15-mw-fuel-cell-engine-order-for-sierra-northern-railway-2025-06-10"Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new supply agreement with California-based rail operate Sierra Norther Railway for the supply of...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-announces-15-mw-fuel-cell-engine-order-for-sierra-northern-railway-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-federal-legislation-would-cut-internal-trade-barriers-advance-nation-building-projects-2025-06-10"Prime Minister Mark Carney's government unveiled legislation Friday to remove federal barriers to internal trade define and fast-track certain...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-federal-legislation-would-cut-internal-trade-barriers-advance-nation-building-projects-2025-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-05Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-05We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-05Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-take-some-time-before-responding-to-higher-us-steel-aluminum-tariffs-carney-says-2025-06-05"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not immediately retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-take-some-time-before-responding-to-higher-us-steel-aluminum-tariffs-carney-says-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-god-that-is-all-i-can-say-doug-ford-suggests-eglinton-lrt-could-open-in-september-2025-06-05"Premier Doug Ford says that he expects that the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT could be open as soon as September, with plans to hand the line...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-god-that-is-all-i-can-say-doug-ford-suggests-eglinton-lrt-could-open-in-september-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/best-meeting-weve-had-in-10-years-carney-premiers-united-on-nation-building-projects-2025-06-05"Canada's 13 premiers emerged united from a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, voicing confidence they were laying the groundwork to...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/best-meeting-weve-had-in-10-years-carney-premiers-united-on-nation-building-projects-2025-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-05-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP-2024-ENTS-531 - Rail Life Optimization - Rail Grinding Program -...Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-05-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-03Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-03We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-03Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-build-new-research-facility-to-improve-transportation-safety-2025-06-03"The Government of Canada is investing in federal science to strengthen the safety of air, rail, marine and pipeline transportation systems that...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-build-new-research-facility-to-improve-transportation-safety-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/americold-breaks-ground-on-innovative-cold-storage-facility-at-port-saint-john-leveraging-strategic-partnerships-with-cpkc-and-dp-world-2025-06-03"Americold Reality Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate and value-added services, today breaks ground in Saint...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/americold-breaks-ground-on-innovative-cold-storage-facility-at-port-saint-john-leveraging-strategic-partnerships-with-cpkc-and-dp-world-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-breaks-ground-on-13b-capital-line-south-lrt-expansion-2025-06-03"The latest expansion project for Edmonton's sprawling LRT lines broke ground on Thursday, that will, once completed, connect the current Heritage...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-breaks-ground-on-13b-capital-line-south-lrt-expansion-2025-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-29Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-29We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-29Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-breaks-ground-on-ontario-lines-queen-station-2025-05-29"The Ontario government has started excavation work at the Ontario Line's Queen Station, marking another milestone in the province's plan to protect...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-breaks-ground-on-ontario-lines-queen-station-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-request-auditor-general-investigation-into-collapsed-metrolinx-deal-2025-05-29"The Ontario Liberals are asking Ontario's auditor general to launch a value-for-money investigation into the sudden end of a contract signed by...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-request-auditor-general-investigation-into-collapsed-metrolinx-deal-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-it-will-be-like-on-torontos-new-direct-train-to-muskoka-2025-05-29"After more than a decade without passenger rail services, the long-anticipated Northlander is officially returning to Ontario's rail network next...Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-it-will-be-like-on-torontos-new-direct-train-to-muskoka-2025-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-27Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-27We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-27Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oakridge-41st-avenue-canada-line-station-to-close-early-for-seven-weeks-2025-05-27"The Canada Line's Oakridge -41st Avenue Station will be closing at 11 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday nights over seven weeks, to allow for important...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oakridge-41st-avenue-canada-line-station-to-close-early-for-seven-weeks-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-creel-says-the-rail-industry-is-finally-poised-for-growth-2025-05-27"What will it take for railroad stocks to outperform the broader market again? Is the industry stuck in a particularly long and challenging cyclical...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-creel-says-the-rail-industry-is-finally-poised-for-growth-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-makes-debut-in-parliament-with-seats-reflecting-changed-political-map-2025-05-27"Prime Minister Mark Carney took his seat in the House of Commons for the first time Monday as the work of the 45th Parliament began with the...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-makes-debut-in-parliament-with-seats-reflecting-changed-political-map-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-290-million-in-saskatchewan-to-build-capacity-and-power-sustainable-growth-2025-05-27"CN announced today plans to invest approximately $290 million CAD in Saskatchewan, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment...Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-290-million-in-saskatchewan-to-build-capacity-and-power-sustainable-growth-2025-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-23Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-23Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-23We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to...Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-cars-member-exclusive-events-save-the-dates-2025-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-22Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-22Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-kicks-off-bidding-on-first-hamilton-lrt-construction-contract-2025-05-22"Bidding is finally set to begin on the first phase of construction for Hamilton's long delayed LRT. The province will invite four teams of would-be...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-kicks-off-bidding-on-first-hamilton-lrt-construction-contract-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/island-corridor-foundation-says-the-en-could-once-again-move-people-and-goods-2025-05-22"Could the E&N Corridor start moving people and goods around Vancouver Island again? That's the question local politicians and the foundation that...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/island-corridor-foundation-says-the-en-could-once-again-move-people-and-goods-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-train-brings-hazardous-materials-training-to-cambridge-first-responders-2025-05-22"A specialized training railcar, described as a 'classroom on wheels', rolled into Cambridge, giving first responders a chance to connect with...Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-train-brings-hazardous-materials-training-to-cambridge-first-responders-2025-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-20Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-20Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slade-outlines-options-for-carbonears-rusting-locomotive-2025-05-20"The committee looking into what to do with the aging locomotive on display in downtown Carbonear has presented council with a list of options that...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slade-outlines-options-for-carbonears-rusting-locomotive-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-introduces-tax-credit-for-short-lines-2025-05-20"Ontario government officials have introduces in the province's 2025 budget a tax credit for short lines that invest in track maintenance and...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-introduces-tax-credit-for-short-lines-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-quietly-drops-deutsche-bahn-aecon-from-multibillion-dollar-go-expansion-project-2025-05-20"The province's transit agency has dropped Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national rail company, and Canadian construction company Aecon Group from its...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-quietly-drops-deutsche-bahn-aecon-from-multibillion-dollar-go-expansion-project-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g7-business-leaders-urge-removal-of-trade-barriers-2025-05-20"Business leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies urged member countries to lift trade restrictions and invest in critical minerals to...Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g7-business-leaders-urge-removal-of-trade-barriers-2025-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-15Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-15Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-ford-government-expected-to-outline-tariff-spending-plan-2025-05-15"The Ford government is set to table its annual budget on Thursday afternoon, unveiling how Ontario plans to navigate an economy buffeted by United...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-ford-government-expected-to-outline-tariff-spending-plan-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariff-two-step-after-pause-china-us-container-bookings-soar-277-2025-05-15"Demand soared as shippers rushed to book space on container vessels headed to the U.S., just one day after the trade partners agreed to pause...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariff-two-step-after-pause-china-us-container-bookings-soar-277-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-enters-calm-labour-seas-2025-05-15"Canada's two national railways are about to enter a stretch of prolonged labour peace with the major unions representing their workers... ” (Sean...Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-enters-calm-labour-seas-2025-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-13Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-13Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-tariff-deal-what-does-it-mean-2025-05-13"The US and China have agreed on a truce to lower import taxes on goods being traded between the two countries. The agreement marks a major...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-tariff-deal-what-does-it-mean-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-unveils-plans-it-says-will-speed-up-housing-transit-construction-2025-05-13"The Ontario government is proposing to expand its ability to impose dense "transit-oriented communities" along public-transit lines and restrict the...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-unveils-plans-it-says-will-speed-up-housing-transit-construction-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-government-reviewing-sydney-commuter-rail-study-2025-05-13"Nova Scotia's deputy minister of public works says government officials are reviewing a report on commuter rail in Cape Breton to determine what...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-government-reviewing-sydney-commuter-rail-study-2025-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-08Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-08Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exports-to-us-slump-but-surge-to-other-countries-2025-05-08"Canadian exports to the United States slumped in March but jumped to other countries, an early sign of how U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exports-to-us-slump-but-surge-to-other-countries-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-trains-from-hamilton-to-niagara-will-become-more-frequent-and-faster-2025-05-08"It's taken a while to get the track work done, but starting on May 17, GO service to the Niagara area is expanding, with all existing Niagara trains...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-trains-from-hamilton-to-niagara-will-become-more-frequent-and-faster-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-the-2024-safe-handling-award-to-213-rail-shippers-2025-05-08"CN today announced the winners of its 2024 Safe Handling Award. CN's Safe Handling Award recognizes customers who load freight cars with dangerous...Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-the-2024-safe-handling-award-to-213-rail-shippers-2025-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-06Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-06Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cold-rush-for-cpkc-2025-05-06"Canadian Pacific Kansas City's (CPKC) tri-national network is paying off for communities fortunate enough to be within spur distance. Rising 150...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cold-rush-for-cpkc-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-via-rail-travel-for-children-and-youths-under-canada-strong-pass-2025-05-06"Children and young people under the age of 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanies by a parent, as part of the...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-via-rail-travel-for-children-and-youths-under-canada-strong-pass-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-says-fra-is-open-to-automated-and-streamlined-track-and-train-inspections-2025-05-06"Canadian Pacific Kansas City executives say they are encouraged by discussions with the Federal Railroad Administration about rolling out new track...Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-says-fra-is-open-to-automated-and-streamlined-track-and-train-inspections-2025-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-01Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-01Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/startup-aims-to-capture-carbon-from-diesel-locomotive-exhaust-2025-05-01"Add carbon capture to the list of potential ways railroads could reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their fleets of diesel-electric...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/startup-aims-to-capture-carbon-from-diesel-locomotive-exhaust-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-announces-railway-price-indices-for-2025-2026-crop-year-2025-05-01"The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways - key metrics used to...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-announces-railway-price-indices-for-2025-2026-crop-year-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-ceo-asks-carney-to-immediately-engage-with-trump-on-steel-tariffs-2025-05-01"Algoma Steel Group chief executive Michael Garcia is appealing to Prime Minister Mark Carney to "immediately engage" with the Trump administration...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-ceo-asks-carney-to-immediately-engage-with-trump-on-steel-tariffs-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-lead-cpkc-railway-to-lower-its-2025-guidance-2025-05-01"Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration's tariffs and trade...Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-lead-cpkc-railway-to-lower-its-2025-guidance-2025-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-29Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-29Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-vows-to-govern-for-all-canadians-after-winning-election-upended-by-trump-2025-04-29"Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-vows-to-govern-for-all-canadians-after-winning-election-upended-by-trump-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/room-to-grow-cpkc-designates-nine-site-ready-industrial-development-locations-2025-04-29"Canada Pacific Kansas City said today it has certified its first nine specially-designated Site Ready rail-served locations across North America,...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/room-to-grow-cpkc-designates-nine-site-ready-industrial-development-locations-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-urged-to-hand-contract-for-subway-cars-to-ontario-company-2025-04-29"The Ford government is pushing the province's largest city to consider handing a major subway contract to an Ontario company, bypassing the...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-urged-to-hand-contract-for-subway-cars-to-ontario-company-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barrie-bradford-newmarket-line-go-train-services-paused-over-the-weekend-plus-closure-of-major-barrie-road-for-service-work-2025-04-29"Metrolinx announced it has to close the tracks along the Barrie line on April 26 and 27, and also May 3 and 4. It's part of ongoing construction to...Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barrie-bradford-newmarket-line-go-train-services-paused-over-the-weekend-plus-closure-of-major-barrie-road-for-service-work-2025-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-24Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-24Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capitalize-on-opportunity-for-change-say-business-leaders-2025-04-24"Tracy Robinson, the chief executive officer of Canadian National Railway, said productivity data shows Canada is falling farther behind its...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capitalize-on-opportunity-for-change-say-business-leaders-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-premier-touts-increased-trade-with-europe-possible-second-hudson-bay-port-2025-04-24"Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed an openness Tuesday to a potential second port on Hudson Bay as a tool to help ramp up trade with Europe amid...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-premier-touts-increased-trade-with-europe-possible-second-hudson-bay-port-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-trains-and-trade-talks-premier-danielle-smith-makes-the-rounds-in-japan-and-korea-2025-04-24"Premier Danielle Smith is almost through with her week of meetings in Japan and South Korea which she hopes will grow Alberta's energy and...Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-trains-and-trade-talks-premier-danielle-smith-makes-the-rounds-in-japan-and-korea-2025-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-22Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-22Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raised-tracks-and-a-new-platform-what-it-will-take-to-build-waterloo-regions-new-transit-hub-2025-04-22"Construction of Waterloo region's new transit hub is set to begin in March 2026. The Transit hub at the corner of King Street W. and Victoria Street...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raised-tracks-and-a-new-platform-what-it-will-take-to-build-waterloo-regions-new-transit-hub-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stm-wont-be-adding-more-elevators-to-metro-stations-citing-lack-of-funding-2025-04-22"The elevators inaugurated at the Atwater Metro station earlier this week will be the last universal accessibility project taken on by Montreal's...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stm-wont-be-adding-more-elevators-to-metro-stations-citing-lack-of-funding-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/google-wallet-can-now-tell-you-if-your-train-is-on-time-2025-04-22"Google Wallet can now reportedly inform you about your train times with real-time status updates, so you'll never be left wondering whether or not...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/google-wallet-can-now-tell-you-if-your-train-is-on-time-2025-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-17Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-17Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-introduces-bill-to-remove-provincial-trade-barriers-2025-04-17"The Ontario government is introducing its promised legislation to begin the removal of barriers that frustrate trade between provinces, changes the...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-introduces-bill-to-remove-provincial-trade-barriers-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-policy-rate-at-275-2025-04-17"The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The major...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-policy-rate-at-275-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-board-looks-at-what-to-do-when-extreme-weather-hits-2025-04-17"After heavy rain in July and heavy snow in February battered the TTC's infrastructure, its board has decided it will look at new plans to prepare...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-board-looks-at-what-to-do-when-extreme-weather-hits-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-cancels-amtrak-grant-for-texas-high-speed-rail-2025-04-17"Plans to build a high-speed passenger rail line between Dallas and Houston are facing another setback with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-cancels-amtrak-grant-for-texas-high-speed-rail-2025-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-15Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-15Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-to-provide-312-million-to-translink-and-enact-legislation-for-new-revenue-sources-2025-04-15"The Government of British Columbia announced that it will set aside additional operating subsidies for TransLink, not only to completely avoid...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-to-provide-312-million-to-translink-and-enact-legislation-for-new-revenue-sources-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-start-tunnelling-final-segment-of-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-2025-04-15"The Ontario government has commenced tunnelling the final segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, a key development in the province's...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-start-tunnelling-final-segment-of-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-eliminate-carbon-surcharge-2025-04-15"Both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City have eliminated the surcharges as of April 1 in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,...Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-eliminate-carbon-surcharge-2025-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-10Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-10Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-trains-coming-to-hamiltons-west-harbour-after-track-improvements-2025-04-10"Rail improvements in Hamilton will increase commuter services to West Harbour GO Station and eventually make it easier to hop the train at a new...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-trains-coming-to-hamiltons-west-harbour-after-track-improvements-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-short-lines-get-a-financial-boost-from-the-province-2025-04-10"The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways increased its contribution to the short-line railway industry in the spring budget. The Short Line Railway...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-short-lines-get-a-financial-boost-from-the-province-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-pauses-tariff-retaliation-for-90-days-to-match-trump-move-holding-out-hope-for-talks-2025-04-10"The European Union's executive commission said Thursday it will put retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump's pause...Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-pauses-tariff-retaliation-for-90-days-to-match-trump-move-holding-out-hope-for-talks-2025-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-08Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-08Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-awards-contract-for-next-phase-of-bloor-yonge-capacity-improvement-project-2025-04-08"The TTC has awarded the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Young Capacity Improvement (BYCI) project to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-awards-contract-for-next-phase-of-bloor-yonge-capacity-improvement-project-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-establishes-a-new-monthly-grain-movement-record-2025-04-08"CN said it moved more than 2.85 million metric tones (MMT) of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 MMT nationally. CN Executive Vice-President and...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-establishes-a-new-monthly-grain-movement-record-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-announces-11-billion-in-promised-tariff-relif-for-businesses-2025-04-08"With the economy and financial markets reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime, Mr. Ford announced Monday that his government was...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-announces-11-billion-in-promised-tariff-relif-for-businesses-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-retaliate-against-trump-with-tariffs-on-us-autos-2025-04-08"Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will impose "carefully calibrated and targeted counter tariffs" on the United States while pursuing new trade...Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-retaliate-against-trump-with-tariffs-on-us-autos-2025-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-03Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-03Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-head-of-ship-and-rail-compensation-canada-takes-office-2025-04-03Ottawa, March 31, 2025 - The new Administrator of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada, Caroline Healey, has taken office today and will start her...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-head-of-ship-and-rail-compensation-canada-takes-office-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-canada-will-invest-150m-in-ontario-2025-04-03"Siemens Canada will invest $150 million to establish a global AI manufacturing technologies R&D center for battery production at its headquarters in...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-canada-will-invest-150m-in-ontario-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-sweeping-new-levies-on-us-trade-partners-threatens-to-fracture-global-systems-of-trade-2025-04-03"President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs on America's trading partners with an executive order that threatens to fracture global systems of...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-sweeping-new-levies-on-us-trade-partners-threatens-to-fracture-global-systems-of-trade-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apm-terminals-acquires-panama-canal-railway-from-cpkc-and-lanco-groupmi-jack-2025-04-03"Canada Pacific Kansas City and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator and an...Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apm-terminals-acquires-panama-canal-railway-from-cpkc-and-lanco-groupmi-jack-2025-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-01Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-01Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-agreement-signed-for-toronto-quebec-city-high-speed-rail-project-2025-04-01"The Toronto-Québec City high-speed rail (HSR) project has reached a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement between Alto and Cadence,...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alto-agreement-signed-for-toronto-quebec-city-high-speed-rail-project-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vale-orders-50-six-and-eight-axle-locomotives-from-wabtec-for-brazil-2025-04-01"Vale has signed an agreement with Wabtec Corporation for the delivery of 50 new Evolution Series diesel locomotives. The units are intended for use...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vale-orders-50-six-and-eight-axle-locomotives-from-wabtec-for-brazil-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-says-to-expect-reciprocal-tariffs-wednesday-on-a-country-by-country-basis-2025-04-01"U.S. tariffs will be implemented country-by-country on Wednesday, the White House said, as U.S. President Donald Trump aims to settle scores with...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-says-to-expect-reciprocal-tariffs-wednesday-on-a-country-by-country-basis-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-us-port-fees-on-chinese-vessels-could-change-intermodal-shipping-patterns-2025-04-01"A Trump administration port fee proposal designed to boost the U.S. shipbuilding industry could potentially scramble international intermodal...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-us-port-fees-on-chinese-vessels-could-change-intermodal-shipping-patterns-2025-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-27Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-27Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-receive-over-15b-over-10-years-from-canada-public-transit-fund-2025-03-27"The Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion over 10 years in public transit funding for Metro Vancouver through the...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-receive-over-15b-over-10-years-from-canada-public-transit-fund-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-invest-over-c38-billion-in-transit-funding--2025-03-27"The Government of Canada has advanced the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension into downtown Brampton through the Metro-Region...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-invest-over-c38-billion-in-transit-funding--2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-vehicles-imported-to-us-including-from-canada-2025-03-27"U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is imposing 25-per-cent tariffs on all automobiles made outside of the United States,...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-vehicles-imported-to-us-including-from-canada-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-canadian-business-groups-want-next-federal-government-to-unleash-wests-economic-power-2025-03-27"Business councils from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have come together to lobby the federal government on natural resource issues... ”...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-canadian-business-groups-want-next-federal-government-to-unleash-wests-economic-power-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-announce-175m-for-the-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-2025-03-27"The Government of Canada announced an investment of $175 million over five years to support operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-announce-175m-for-the-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-2025-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-25Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-25-1Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-25-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/support-for-the-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-canada-2025-03-25"The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Honourable Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/support-for-the-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-canada-2025-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineers-us-operation-to-become-canyon-spirit-2025-03-25"Canadian and US luxury rail operator Rocky Mountaineer is to expand its Rockies to the Red Rocks route for the 2026 season, and rebrand its US...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineers-us-operation-to-become-canyon-spirit-2025-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-provide-more-than-11-billion-for-rail-transit-in-quebec-city-montreal-2025-03-25"The funding, announced Saturday, March 22, includes Ca$332.3 million for the Quebec City Tramway and more than CA$650 million for the Metro Blue...Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-provide-more-than-11-billion-for-rail-transit-in-quebec-city-montreal-2025-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-21Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-student-membership-2025-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-21Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-20Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-20Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-forces-out-ceo-of-passenger-railroad-amtrak-2025-03-20"The White House this week forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Garner to step down as the head of the U.S. passenger railroad after President Donald Trump...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-forces-out-ceo-of-passenger-railroad-amtrak-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-tc-only-dot-117-tank-cars-allowed-after-may-1-2025-03-20"The U.S. and Canadian governments have enacted legislation updating the phaseout date of all tank cars used for the rail transport of flammable...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-tc-only-dot-117-tank-cars-allowed-after-may-1-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-cabinet-update-key-ministers-and-industry-outlook-2025-03-20Following the Ontario provincial election on February 27, 2025, Premier Doug Ford has announced his new Cabinet. Earlier today, the Honourable Edith...Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-cabinet-update-key-ministers-and-industry-outlook-2025-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-18Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-18Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patriot-rail-cpkc-partner-on-texas-transload-2025-03-18"Patriot Rail Company, a U.S. operator of U.S. Class II and II freight railroads, transloading and other rail services, will partner with Canada...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patriot-rail-cpkc-partner-on-texas-transload-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-carney-makes-statement-by-choosing-europe-not-us-for-first-foreign-trip-2025-03-18"Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Paris before heading to London on Monday - a day after his 60th birthday - for his first...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-carney-makes-statement-by-choosing-europe-not-us-for-first-foreign-trip-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-mark-carneys-government-terminates-consumer-carbon-price-2025-03-18"Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-mark-carneys-government-terminates-consumer-carbon-price-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-canada-receives-wig-parity-certification-2025-03-18"The Montreal, Quebec-based Women in Governance (WiG) organization has awarded Alstom Canada with the Parity Certification for its "commitment to...Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-canada-receives-wig-parity-certification-2025-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-14Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-14Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-write-your-story-day-celebrating-the-stories-that-move-the-railway-industry-forward-2025-03-14Every great achievement begins with a story. The railway industry itself is built on incredible stories—of visionaries who saw the potential of steel...Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-write-your-story-day-celebrating-the-stories-that-move-the-railway-industry-forward-2025-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-13The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-13Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-13Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-298-billion-worth-of-us-steel-other-goods-2025-03-13"Canada swiftly hit back at the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on all global aluminum and steel imports by imposing counterlevies on...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-298-billion-worth-of-us-steel-other-goods-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-readies-for-mark-v-trainset-service-2025-03-13"British Columbia's TransLink has begun field testing the first of its new Mark V trainsets, which will run on the SkyTrain automated rapid transit...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-readies-for-mark-v-trainset-service-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-deploys-hydrogen-locomotive-to-field-location-for-mainline-service-2025-03-13"Last week, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's hydrogen locomotive CP1201, and its tender, became the first high-horsepower hydrogen unit to be deployed...Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-deploys-hydrogen-locomotive-to-field-location-for-mainline-service-2025-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-moved-record-cargo-volumes-in-2024-as-crude-oil-exports-soared-2025-03-11"The Port of Vancouver moved a record amount of goods through its gates last year, an increase fuelled largely by surging oil exports enabled by the...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-moved-record-cargo-volumes-in-2024-as-crude-oil-exports-soared-2025-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-welcomes-the-appointment-of-the-via-rail-chairperson-2025-03-11"Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as the Chairperson...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-welcomes-the-appointment-of-the-via-rail-chairperson-2025-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-construction-at-hillcrest-for-storage-of-new-streetcars-2025-03-11"Hillcrest Complex will undergo comprehensive upgrades to store and maintain approximately 25 new streetcars. The upgrades are being funded by...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-construction-at-hillcrest-for-storage-of-new-streetcars-2025-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mark-carney-dominated-the-race-to-replace-justin-trudeau-now-what-2025-03-11"In something of a political blowout, Mark Carney was elected on Sunday as leader of the Liberal Party and as the next Prime Minister..." (Schmunk ,...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mark-carney-dominated-the-race-to-replace-justin-trudeau-now-what-2025-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-07Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-07Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-07The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-changes-foreign-investment-rules-to-take-into-account-tariff-fallout-2025-03-06"Canada said Wednesday it is tweaking the country's foreign-investment rules to protect companies from "predatory" investors taking advantage of...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-changes-foreign-investment-rules-to-take-into-account-tariff-fallout-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-50-sold-out-2025-03-06🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ CARS is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf Tournament on August 21st, 2025, at the...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-50-sold-out-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-06The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-06Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-05Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals,...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kickstart-your-career-in-the-railway-industry-with-a-complimentary-cars-student-membership-2025-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frontier-lithium-and-cpkc-2025-03-06" “Frontier Lithium have closed an unsecured loan for the acquisition of a vacant industrial site on Mission Island in Thunder Bay, through which...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frontier-lithium-and-cpkc-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-pauses-mexico-canada-auto-tariffs-for-30-days-in-push-to-shift-production-to-us-2025-03-06"U.S. President Donald Trump is granting automobiles assembled in Canada or Mexico a 30-day reprieve from the steep tariffs he imposed on both...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-pauses-mexico-canada-auto-tariffs-for-30-days-in-push-to-shift-production-to-us-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-pulls-us-booze-offers-tax-deferrals-to-businesses-in-wake-of-tariffs-2025-03-06"The Manitoba government offered tax deferrals to businesses and pulled American products from liquor stores Tuesday in response to tariffs imposed...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-pulls-us-booze-offers-tax-deferrals-to-businesses-in-wake-of-tariffs-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-gives-greenlight-to-eastern-tramway-project-in-montreals-east-end-2025-03-06"Quebec's transport minister Geneviève Guilbault gives greenlight to eastern tramway project in Montreal's east end …” (O'Malley , 2025) Click here...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-gives-greenlight-to-eastern-tramway-project-in-montreals-east-end-2025-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-05Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-20Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-04The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-registration-now-open-2025-03-04🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ CARS is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf Tournament on August 21st, 2025, at the...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-registration-now-open-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-launches-a-request-for-qualifications-for-the-dorval-hub-project-2025-03-04"These investments are also an opportunity for VIA Rail to advance the next phase of a project aimed at better integrating its operations with...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-launches-a-request-for-qualifications-for-the-dorval-hub-project-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-agricultural-manufacturing-and-agri-food-sectors-in-saskatchewan-2025-03-04"As the ag economy grows and evolves, it is more important than ever to invest in Canadian-made solutions that support locally produced crops and..."...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-agricultural-manufacturing-and-agri-food-sectors-in-saskatchewan-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-establishes-supply-chain-advisory-council-2025-03-04"Canada’s Minister of Transport Anita Anand and Internal Trade on Feb. 28 announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-establishes-supply-chain-advisory-council-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-can-trains-unify-canada-again-2025-03-04"And just as rail-lines united the country back in the late 19th century, they might also be the key to greater regional unity going..." (Cochrane...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-can-trains-unify-canada-again-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vinci-energies-acquires-canadian-signalling-company-2025-03-04"Vinci Energies said the acquisition would strengthen its position in Québec’s railway market and, more broadly in the Canadian rail-based public..."...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vinci-energies-acquires-canadian-signalling-company-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-iowa-northern-officially-combine-operations-2025-03-04"With the closing of acquisition, CN and Iowa Northern can begin integrating their two railroads to better serve customers, the Iowa economy and..."...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-iowa-northern-officially-combine-operations-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-expands-career-opportunities-in-northern-manitoba-with-new-locomotive-engineer-training-program-2025-03-04"This program comes at a pivotal moment as VIA Rail advances its modernization strategy, including the introduction of a new fleet for its..."...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-expands-career-opportunities-in-northern-manitoba-with-new-locomotive-engineer-training-program-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-budget-aims-to-balance-deficit-reduction-election-promises-and-tariff-threat-2025-03-04"On Tuesday afternoon, B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey will present the province's 2025-26 budget, which will attempt to manage a ballooning...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-budget-aims-to-balance-deficit-reduction-election-promises-and-tariff-threat-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-united-steelworkers-union-will-not-back-down-in-the-face-of-trumps-economic-attack-on-canada-2025-03-04"United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director for Canada Marty Warren is blasting U.S. President Donald Trump’s reckless and unjustified tariffs...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-united-steelworkers-union-will-not-back-down-in-the-face-of-trumps-economic-attack-on-canada-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-tariffs-have-begun-heres-what-canadians-need-to-know-live-updates-2025-03-04"Canada is retaliating with $30 billion in tariffs of its own, with an additional $125 billion in levies set to take hold after..." (Financial Post...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-tariffs-have-begun-heres-what-canadians-need-to-know-live-updates-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-february-4-2025-2025-03-04"These tariffs only apply to goods originating from the U.S., which shall be considered as those goods eligible to be marked as a good of the U.S. in...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-february-4-2025-2025-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-27Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-greenlights-high-speed-rail-project-between-toronto-and-quebec-city-2025-02-27"Last week (19 February), Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and minister of transport Anita Anand confirmed funding for the development phase of...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-greenlights-high-speed-rail-project-between-toronto-and-quebec-city-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-registration-now-open-2025-02-27🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ CARS is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf Tournament on August 21st, 2025, at the...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-registration-now-open-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-27The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-ruling-that-cp-rail-was-not-liable-for-lac-megantic-disaster-2025-02-27"Quebec’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific Railway did not have legal liability for the Lac-Mégantic...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/court-of-appeal-upholds-ruling-that-cp-rail-was-not-liable-for-lac-megantic-disaster-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-thomas-railway-era-glory-ev-era-reinvention-2025-02-27"A community with deep industrial roots, going back to the dawn of the railroad era, and a core driver of the region’s automotive manufacturing belt,...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-thomas-railway-era-glory-ev-era-reinvention-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confused-by-trumps-many-tariff-threats-heres-whats-going-on-2025-02-27"Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans isn't a flaw — it's proof you're paying attention in the funhouse maze of..." (Panetta...Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confused-by-trumps-many-tariff-threats-heres-whats-going-on-2025-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-20The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-20🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! CARS is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf Tournament on August...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-game-changer-trudeau-gives-update-on-high-speed-rail-project-2025-02-20"It also marks the start of phase two, or the “co-development phase,” where a Crown corporation and the Cadence consortium will hammer out track...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-game-changer-trudeau-gives-update-on-high-speed-rail-project-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-a-game-changer-trudeau-gives-update-on-high-speed-rail-project-2025-02-20"While the project is presented as a transformative infrastructure investment with potential to drive economic growth, job creation, and...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-a-game-changer-trudeau-gives-update-on-high-speed-rail-project-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1-month-shy-of-her-113th-birthday-canadas-oldest-person-shares-some-wisdom-2025-02-20"The country’s oldest living woman, Margaret Romans, was born in Latvia in 1912 and moved to Montreal in 1947 and says she’s thankful to be..."...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1-month-shy-of-her-113th-birthday-canadas-oldest-person-shares-some-wisdom-2025-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-14🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to invite you...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-14The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-14Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-rail-projects-receive-funding-from-canadian-government-2025-02-14"Transport Minister Anita Anand announced the funding, for projects in British Columbia and Alberta, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Richardson...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-rail-projects-receive-funding-from-canadian-government-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-fund-rail-infrastructure-projects-in-british-columbia-and-alberta-2025-02-14"Transport Canada announced this week that the Canadian government will fund six rail projects to strengthen the nation's supply chain..." (Lester ,...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-fund-rail-infrastructure-projects-in-british-columbia-and-alberta-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-bnsf-2025-02-14"Ten Canadian communities have been awarded $50,000 grants, totaling $500,000, for tree planting and greening projects through the..." (Luczak ,...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-bnsf-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unforgettable-train-journey-across-canada-after-a-500k-lottery-win-2025-02-14"His train adventure promises relaxation, excitement, and the thrill of seeing Canada’s rich cultural heritage..." (Luczak , 2025) Click here for...Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unforgettable-train-journey-across-canada-after-a-500k-lottery-win-2025-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-04Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-04The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-04🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to invite you...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-calgary-city-council-approves-green-line-lrt-construction-2025-01-30"U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his plan to levy tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a series of...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-calgary-city-council-approves-green-line-lrt-construction-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/potus-47-tariffs-trade-war-hangs-in-the-balance-updated-feb-3-745-pm-est-2025-02-04"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a similar deal with POTUS 47, announcing measures he noted were already under way as part of a C$1.3...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/potus-47-tariffs-trade-war-hangs-in-the-balance-updated-feb-3-745-pm-est-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-25-under-40-awards-2025-02-04"They represent freight and passenger railroads, as well as the supply and consultant/contractor and government communities. Candidates, who were...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-25-under-40-awards-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intricate-new-coin-honours-historic-canadian-community-for-black-history-month-2025-02-04"It’s surrounded by symbolic figures like a cook at one of the famed women-owned chicken house restaurants, a Black railway sleeping car porter, a...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intricate-new-coin-honours-historic-canadian-community-for-black-history-month-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-signs-multi-million-dollar-deal-with-feds-for-transit-upgrades-2025-02-04"According to a press release, the highest level of government is making sure the region gets “long-term predictable” funding for transit, that will...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-signs-multi-million-dollar-deal-with-feds-for-transit-upgrades-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-canada-introduces-maas-platform-on-reseau-de-transport-de-la-capitale-2025-02-04"Siemens Mobility Canada is partnering with the Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (RTC) to introduce one of Canada’s first regional...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-canada-introduces-maas-platform-on-reseau-de-transport-de-la-capitale-2025-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-30-1Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-30-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-30-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-30-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-30-1The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-30-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-01-30-1🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to invite you...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-01-30-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-fun-at-work-day-with-cars-2025-01-31At the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), we know that a thriving workplace isn’t just about deadlines and deliverables—it’s about...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-fun-at-work-day-with-cars-2025-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-01-30🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to invite you...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-11th-annual-golf-tournament-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-30The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-30Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-head-says-railway-can-withstand-a-trade-war-ignited-by-trump-2025-01-30"According to the AAR, U.S. Class I railroads hauled 454,797 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending Jan. 25, 2025, a 2.5% decrease over...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-head-says-railway-can-withstand-a-trade-war-ignited-by-trump-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-to-refurbish-302-go-transit-trains-2025-01-30"In Ontario, Canada, Metrolinx has announced plans to refurbish 302 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches through agreements with Alstom and..." (May ,...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-to-refurbish-302-go-transit-trains-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-city-council-approves-green-line-lrt-construction-2025-01-30"Construction will begin this year between Victoria Park and Shepard in the southeast (SE). Both the city and province agreed to continue advancing...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-city-council-approves-green-line-lrt-construction-2025-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-28Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/voestalpine-railway-systems-nortrak-partners-with-sonneville-ag-2025-01-23"Additionally, the partnership is designed to increase the availability of the product so it can reach key..." (McLawhorn , 2025) Click here for the...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/voestalpine-railway-systems-nortrak-partners-with-sonneville-ag-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-strike-averted-as-tentative-deal-reached-with-signal-workers-union-2025-01-28"A possible Canadian National Railway strike was avoided after the railroad company reached a tentative agreement with the union representing signal...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-strike-averted-as-tentative-deal-reached-with-signal-workers-union-2025-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-industry-achieves-significant-economic-and-safety-gains-2025-01-28"This in-depth analysis reviews the rail sector’s performance over the last decade, emphasizing key economic and..." (railway supply , 2025) Click...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-industry-achieves-significant-economic-and-safety-gains-2025-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-28The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-the-future-of-rail-apply-for-cars-scholarships-today-2025-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-close-this-friday-2025-01-23Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-close-this-friday-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-23Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-alberta-train-derailment-shows-track-was-in-deteriorated-condition-2025-01-23"The report, released Wednesday, shows the track structure was in a deteriorated condition that made it more susceptible to..." (CBC News , 2025)...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-alberta-train-derailment-shows-track-was-in-deteriorated-condition-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chemicals-industry-freight-rails-brace-for-trump-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-2025-01-23"U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico is back in the crosshairs of the second Trump administration, with the threat made by President Trump to place 25%...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chemicals-industry-freight-rails-brace-for-trump-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-adopt-independent-mindset-on-internal-trade-defence-amid-trumps-tariff-tactics-says-mp-mckay-2025-01-23"Carleton University business professor Ian Lee says a November 2024 paper by Donald Trump’s incoming economic adviser sheds insight into..."...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-adopt-independent-mindset-on-internal-trade-defence-amid-trumps-tariff-tactics-says-mp-mckay-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/model-train-collectors-share-edmontons-history-using-3d-printed-buildings-2025-01-23"It has a holiday train that chugs along the tracks. But if people look past the dazzling lights, they may recognize some historic local landmarks...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/model-train-collectors-share-edmontons-history-using-3d-printed-buildings-2025-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-21Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-21Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-21Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-avoids-trumps-tariffs-for-now-2025-01-21"But Trump said on Monday the tariffs on Canada and Mexico could come on 1 February as he ordered federal officials to review US trade relationships...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-avoids-trumps-tariffs-for-now-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-contract-awarded-for-gatineau-ottawa-tramway-project-2025-01-21"This 24-kilometre tramway will connect downtown Gatineau to Ottawa, Canada’s capital, enhancing urban mobility and fostering sustainable... (May ,...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-contract-awarded-for-gatineau-ottawa-tramway-project-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-launches-new-hybrid-locomotive-project-2025-01-21"Officials said the 3,200 medium horsepower unit is built on the traditional CN low horsepower locomotive and includes a modern control system,...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-launches-new-hybrid-locomotive-project-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-competition-pilot-may-not-be-renewed-amid-parliamentary-break-2025-01-21"Officials said the 3,200 medium horsepower unit is built on the traditional CN low horsepower locomotive and includes a modern control system,...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-competition-pilot-may-not-be-renewed-amid-parliamentary-break-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-from-mars-2025-01-21"Also, BNSF completed the last 50 miles of double tracking in Kansas on the Southern Transcon, leaving only two bridges on that..." (Cucik , 2025)...Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-from-mars-2025-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-industry-and-labour-council-forms-to-collaborate-on-tariff-and-cusma-issues-2025-01-17"The Canada-U.S. Trade Council (CUSTC) includes participants from a variety of sectors (steel, aluminium, forest products, oil and gas, agri-food,...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-industry-and-labour-council-forms-to-collaborate-on-tariff-and-cusma-issues-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-17Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-17Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-17Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-bootleggers-day-railways-and-the-role-they-played-in-the-bootlegging-era-2025-01-17Every January 17th, we celebrate National Bootlegger’s Day, a nod to the daring and resourceful individuals who shaped the Prohibition era. While...Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-bootleggers-day-railways-and-the-role-they-played-in-the-bootlegging-era-2025-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-16Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-16Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-16Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2025-rocky-mountaineer-promotion-up-to-2100-off-select-journeys-2025-01-16"Eligible Canadian routes have a promotional savings of $1,500 per couple for GoldLeaf Service and $1,050 per couple for... (Mallia , 2025) Click...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2025-rocky-mountaineer-promotion-up-to-2100-off-select-journeys-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supplier-news-from-keolis-greenbrier-hitachi-stadler-and-rail-vision-jan-10-2025-01-16"The company replaced 17 miles of rail, upgraded 9 miles of the rail network between Reading and Boston, replaced 18,000 ties and began construction...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supplier-news-from-keolis-greenbrier-hitachi-stadler-and-rail-vision-jan-10-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-cta-sound-transit-port-of-la-hntb-apta-rac-2025-01-16"RAC on Jan. 10 reported the departure of President and CEO Marc Brazeau, effective Feb. 28, 2025, after nearly... (Luczak , 2025) Click here for the...Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-cta-sound-transit-port-of-la-hntb-apta-rac-2025-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-14Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES &...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-14Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-14Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-progress-continues-on-ottawas-o-train-extension-project-2025-01-14"Following the successful completion of these trials and the receipt of the substantial completion certificate, Lines 2 and 4 began weekday service...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-progress-continues-on-ottawas-o-train-extension-project-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-high-frequency-rail-faces-delays-amid-political-uncertainty-2025-01-14"Despite challenges, stakeholders emphasize the project’s benefits for commuters, local economies, and environmental..." ( Railway Supply , 2025)...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-high-frequency-rail-faces-delays-amid-political-uncertainty-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monctons-historic-link-to-canadas-least-necessary-major-railway-2025-01-14"British Columbia joined confederation specifically on the promise of being connected to the rest of the country via a railroad, and much of the...Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monctons-historic-link-to-canadas-least-necessary-major-railway-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canadas-brazeau-to-step-down-next-month-2025-01-14"The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) on Jan. 10 announced the departure of President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Brazeau, effective Feb......Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canadas-brazeau-to-step-down-next-month-2025-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-10Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-10Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-10Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-09Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. 📅...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-2025-cn-cars-breakfast-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-09Make a Difference: Join a CARS Committee! 🚂 At CARS, we know that the strength of our association comes from you—our members. That’s why we’re...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-join-a-cars-committee-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-09Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fuel-your-success-with-cars-join-the-railway-revolution-today-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-releases-preferred-option-after-study-into-rail-service-to-airport-2025-01-09"City councillors on the Infrastructure and Planning Committee received a briefing this week on progress and next steps of the Calgary Airport Rail...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-releases-preferred-option-after-study-into-rail-service-to-airport-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-capstan-station-opens-on-translinks-skytrain-2025-01-09"Capstan Station was developed through a unique funding partnership involving TransLink, the City of Richmond, and local property developers,...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-capstan-station-opens-on-translinks-skytrain-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canadian-train-trip-from-toronto-was-ranked-one-of-the-best-in-the-world-2025-01-09"The Canadian is often listed on bucket lists as it glides through 4,466 kilometres of sprawling prairie fields, rugged lake country, small towns,...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canadian-train-trip-from-toronto-was-ranked-one-of-the-best-in-the-world-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-automotive-closed-loop-2025-01-09"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) predicted at its 2023 Investor Day that the then-newly formed single-line transnational railroad would by 2028...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-automotive-closed-loop-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-canadian-railways-improve-grain-delivery-service-in-week-21-ag-transport-coalition-2025-01-09"CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 76% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 21, a notable improvement from the 64% order fulfillment..." (Falconer...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-canadian-railways-improve-grain-delivery-service-in-week-21-ag-transport-coalition-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-indigenous-first-responders-2025-01-09"When Winnipeg-based Steven Santelli, Indigenous Relations Manager, saw a pressing need in the communities he worked with, he was determined to make...Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/empowering-indigenous-first-responders-2025-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-the-season-with-the-cars-2024-holiday-wishes-video-2024-12-24The holiday season is here, and the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to share our 2024 Holiday Wishes Video with you!...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-the-season-with-the-cars-2024-holiday-wishes-video-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-acquires-falcon-equipment-entering-canadian-specialty-truck-market-2024-12-24"The acquisition furthers RELAM’s leading position in the hi-rail sector, represents its expansion in the Canadian market, and adds attractive new...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-acquires-falcon-equipment-entering-canadian-specialty-truck-market-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holiday-closure-announcement-from-cars-2024-12-24As the festive season approaches, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to take a moment to share our upcoming holiday...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holiday-closure-announcement-from-cars-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-24Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-24Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-acquires-falcon-equipment-entering-canadian-specialty-truck-market-2024-12-20"The acquisition furthers RELAM’s leading position in the hi-rail sector, represents its expansion in the Canadian market, and adds attractive new...Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-acquires-falcon-equipment-entering-canadian-specialty-truck-market-2024-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holiday-closure-announcement-from-cars-2024-12-19As the festive season approaches, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to take a moment to share our upcoming holiday...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holiday-closure-announcement-from-cars-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-19The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) currently has several open bids available for procurement, offering significant opportunities for collaboration....Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-19Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-19Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-is-hiring-for-multiple-high-paying-roles-in-montreal-and-you-can-earn-71-an-hour-2024-12-19"Whether you're a locomotive engineer, a project control pro, or a team leader with a passion for delivering excellent..." (Hanson , 2024) Click here...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-is-hiring-for-multiple-high-paying-roles-in-montreal-and-you-can-earn-71-an-hour-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-wraps-up-construction-on-ottensmeyer-international-rail-bridge-2024-12-19"Completion of the structure more than doubles CPKC's capacity to move freight through the border at the largest international trade port of entry...Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-wraps-up-construction-on-ottensmeyer-international-rail-bridge-2024-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-17The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) currently has several open bids available for procurement, offering significant opportunities for collaboration....Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-17Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-17Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-canadian-national-railway-and-norfolk-southern-2024-12-17"The Zacks Transportation - Rail industry faces challenges, ranging from inflationary pressures and resultant high interest rates to..." (Zacks...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-canadian-national-railway-and-norfolk-southern-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climb-aboard-ottawas-new-and-improved-trillium-line-2024-12-17"The expanded north-south light rail line, including a new extension to the Ottawa International Airport, will officially open..." (Huston , 2024)...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climb-aboard-ottawas-new-and-improved-trillium-line-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tramcite-de-quebec-development-agreement-signed-2024-12-17"The first line of the tramway, which has been named TramCité, will run 19 km from Le Gendre to Charlesbourg, via Sainte-Foy, Université Laval,...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tramcite-de-quebec-development-agreement-signed-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-post-workers-back-to-work-2024-12-17"Canada Post operations are set to resume at 8 am local time on Tuesday, December 17, following an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-post-workers-back-to-work-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-name-leblanc-canada-finance-minister-with-government-in-chaos-2024-12-17"Freeland’s resignation, which she announced publicly in a social media post shortly after 9 a.m. in Ottawa, cause disarray and confusion in the..."...Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-name-leblanc-canada-finance-minister-with-government-in-chaos-2024-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-13The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) currently has several open bids available for procurement, offering significant opportunities for collaboration....Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-13Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-13Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-salesperson-day-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-12-13Today, on National Salesperson Day, we pause to recognize and celebrate the incredible sales professionals who drive the railway supply industry...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-salesperson-day-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-day-of-the-horse-honoring-the-horses-role-in-the-birth-of-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-12-13Today, on National Day of the Horse, we celebrate the incredible contributions of horses to society throughout history. While often associated with...Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-day-of-the-horse-honoring-the-horses-role-in-the-birth-of-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-12The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) currently has several open bids available for procurement, offering significant opportunities for collaboration....Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-current-transit-bids-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-12Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-americold-exploring-co-development-opportunities-in-mexico-2024-12-12"In February of this year, Americold announced plans for its first development with CPKC at their Intermodal Facility in Kansas City, Mo., and broke...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-americold-exploring-co-development-opportunities-in-mexico-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-ensco-rail-trainyard-tech-llc-2024-12-12"Also, Trainyard Tech, LLC lands a rail yard route-control system order from..." (Luczak , 2024) Click here for the full article Luczak, Marybeth....Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-ensco-rail-trainyard-tech-llc-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-2025-budget-day-council-rolls-back-seniors-transit-fare-increase-2024-12-12"Ottawa city council passed its 2025 budget Wednesday, but not without a revamp to the troublesome transit portion that walks..." (Crawford , 2024)...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-2025-budget-day-council-rolls-back-seniors-transit-fare-increase-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-announces-tender-for-new-cross-country-fleet-2024-12-12"The new pan-Canadian rolling stock should be designed to meet accessibility standards, ensuring a seamless travel experience for all..." (GlobalData...Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-announces-tender-for-new-cross-country-fleet-2024-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-tonight-in-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-06Join Us for a Drink at the Toronto Supplier Suite! 🍸🚂 Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner ttonight or are located in Toronto and are...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-tonight-in-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-06Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-06Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-mitten-tree-day-spreading-warmth-and-joy-this-winter-2024-12-06Winter is here, and with it comes the reminder of how important it is to stay warm in the colder months. Unfortunately, many children and families...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-mitten-tree-day-spreading-warmth-and-joy-this-winter-2024-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-tomorrow-in-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-05Join Us for a Drink at the Toronto Supplier Suite! 🍸🚂 Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner tomorrow or are located in Toronto and are...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-tomorrow-in-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-05Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-05Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-launches-red-deer-railway-2024-12-05"GWI acquired the assets and other rights from Canadian Pacific Kansas City as part of the transaction which saw CPKC and CSX acquire lines operated...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-launches-red-deer-railway-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-unesco-award-canadian-transit-hub-tod-projects-2024-12-05"UNESCO recognizes New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Madison with a..." ( Luczak , 2024) Click here for the full...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-unesco-award-canadian-transit-hub-tod-projects-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-tariff-talk-cpkc-still-expects-to-tap-cross-border-traffic-growth-2024-12-05"CPKC will realize between $700 million and $800 million of merger-related revenue growth this year, and another $300 million to $400 million on top...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-tariff-talk-cpkc-still-expects-to-tap-cross-border-traffic-growth-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-to-invest-c758-million-to-help-ttc-purchase-55-new-trains-for-line-2-subway-2024-12-05"The investment is a result of the New Deal for Toronto, which was reached in 2023 and was conditional on the government of Ontario meeting its..." (...Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-to-invest-c758-million-to-help-ttc-purchase-55-new-trains-for-line-2-subway-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/savage-opening-transload-at-ontarios-thorold-multimodal-hub-2024-12-05"Savage on Dec. 4 reported that it is opening a new transload facility in..." (Luczak , 2024) Click here for the full article Luczak, Marybeth....Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/savage-opening-transload-at-ontarios-thorold-multimodal-hub-2024-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-03Join Us for a Drink at the Toronto Supplier Suite! 🍸🚂 Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner on December 6th, 2024? Start your evening off...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-03Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-03Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-translink-now-has-canadas-second-highest-public-transit-ridership-per-capita-2024-12-03"Data provided to TransLink by the Canadian Urban Transit Association shows Metro Vancouver’s public transit network has the second-highest..."...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-translink-now-has-canadas-second-highest-public-transit-ridership-per-capita-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-buy-helicopters-drones-to-meet-trumps-demand-for-tighter-border-security-2024-12-03"On Monday, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told David Cochrane, host of CBC's Power & Politics, that the commissioner of the RCMP and the...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-buy-helicopters-drones-to-meet-trumps-demand-for-tighter-border-security-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deputy-prime-minister-announces-12-billion-for-toronto-enabling-purchase-of-new-line-2-subway-cars-2024-12-03"Today in Toronto, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the Toronto Transit Commission...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deputy-prime-minister-announces-12-billion-for-toronto-enabling-purchase-of-new-line-2-subway-cars-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-state-senator-wants-to-see-high-speed-rail-connect-new-york-city-and-toronto-how-likely-is-it-to-happen-2024-12-03"Democrat New York Sen. Jeremy A. Cooney, who represents the Rochester area, recently posted on X about his push to bring high-speed rail upstate,...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-state-senator-wants-to-see-high-speed-rail-connect-new-york-city-and-toronto-how-likely-is-it-to-happen-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phil-verster-quits-top-job-at-ontarios-metrolinx-infrastructure-boss-to-take-over-2024-12-03"The head of provincial transit agency Metrolinx is resigning after seven years on the job, having become the target of frequent criticism for the...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phil-verster-quits-top-job-at-ontarios-metrolinx-infrastructure-boss-to-take-over-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/red-deer-railway-a-new-chapter-in-canadian-logistics-2024-12-03"Spanning from Jackson, Alberta, to Homeglen, Alberta, the railway also leverages operating rights with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) from..."...Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/red-deer-railway-a-new-chapter-in-canadian-logistics-2024-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-29Join Us for a Drink at the Toronto Supplier Suite! 🍸🚂 Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner on December 6th, 2024? Start your evening off...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/copy-of-raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-29Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-29Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-electronic-greetings-day-staying-connected-in-a-digital-world-2024-11-29November 29th marks Electronic Greetings Day, a celebration of the way technology has transformed how we connect and share meaningful moments with...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-electronic-greetings-day-staying-connected-in-a-digital-world-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-future-of-canada-us-trade-relations-a-call-to-action-2024-11-29At the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), we are committed to advocating for our members and ensuring the health and growth of the...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-future-of-canada-us-trade-relations-a-call-to-action-2024-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-26Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-26Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-26Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner on December 6th, 2024? Start your evening off right by joining us at the Toronto Supplier Suite for...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-working-for-workers-five-act-2024-received-royal-assent-2024-11-26"The newly introduced changes to the ESA prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide a certificate from a qualified health care...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-working-for-workers-five-act-2024-received-royal-assent-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-excavation-starts-for-ontario-line-tbm-launch-site-2024-11-26"Upon completion of tunnelling, the launch shaft will be converted into a portal where Ontario Line trains will transition from..." (May, 2024) Click...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-excavation-starts-for-ontario-line-tbm-launch-site-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifors-canadian-national-railway-members-vote-for-strike-authorization-2024-11-26"Unifor said on Monday its members at Canadian National Railway have authorized a strike action at the railroad if the parties fail to..." (Reuters...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifors-canadian-national-railway-members-vote-for-strike-authorization-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-invests-100-million-in-next-generation-rail-signalling-technology-2024-11-26"This investment includes the expansion of Hitachi Rail’s workforce in Toronto, Ontario, creating 100 new jobs and retaining 1,000 highly skilled...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-invests-100-million-in-next-generation-rail-signalling-technology-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holland-earns-bronze-ecovadis-medal-in-2024-2024-11-26"TCritical milestones for Holland include completing a greenhouse gas inventory of its fleet of nearly 200 MobileWelders and..." (Holland, 2024)...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/holland-earns-bronze-ecovadis-medal-in-2024-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-for-national-cake-day-a-sweet-journey-through-history-2024-11-26Happy National Cake Day! Today, we celebrate a universally beloved treat with a dash of history and a sprinkle of railroading nostalgia. Did you know...Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-for-national-cake-day-a-sweet-journey-through-history-2024-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-22Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-22Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-22Are you attending the Toronto Railway Club Dinner on December 6th, 2024? Start your evening off right by joining us at the Toronto Supplier Suite for...Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raise-a-glass-with-us-at-the-toronto-supplier-suite-2024-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-21Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-21Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-holiday-train-tour-to-kick-off-november-21-2024-11-21"The train will begin its 2024 journey on November 21, starting in Beaconsfield, Quebec, and ending four weeks later on December 20 in Port...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-holiday-train-tour-to-kick-off-november-21-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-announces-plans-for-high-speed-train-connecting-major-cities-a-transformation-in-mobility-2024-11-21"The project, when completed, will allow Canadians and visitors to travel between the two cities in a scant three hours, as opposed to the...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-announces-plans-for-high-speed-train-connecting-major-cities-a-transformation-in-mobility-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-rem-light-rail-cost-rises-to-94-billion-2024-11-21"The increase in costs is attributable to inflation, delays caused by the pandemic, the condition of the underground vault on McGill College Avenue...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-rem-light-rail-cost-rises-to-94-billion-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-survey-results-show-that-north-american-manufacturers-support-usmca-2024-11-21"According to the survey, 94 per cent of manufacturers rely to some extent on intra-North American trade of raw materials, intermediate goods, and...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-survey-results-show-that-north-american-manufacturers-support-usmca-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-ready-to-reconsider-120-hike-to-transit-passes-for-seniors-mayor-says-2024-11-21"The steep increase was floated last week as part of the city's 2025 draft budget, which proposes raising most OC Transpo fares by about about five...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-ready-to-reconsider-120-hike-to-transit-passes-for-seniors-mayor-says-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-tables-728-billion-budget-for-2025-property-taxes-increasing-by-22-per-cent-2024-11-21"The City of Montreal tabled its $7.28 billion operating budget for 2025 on Wednesday, including a 2.2 per cent average increase for ..." (Rowe,...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-tables-728-billion-budget-for-2025-property-taxes-increasing-by-22-per-cent-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-seek-solutions-to-frequent-labor-disruptions-2024-11-21"CN and CPKC have seen significant growth in their international intermodal traffic for more than a decade as Canadian ports have become gateways...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-seek-solutions-to-frequent-labor-disruptions-2024-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-hydrogen-fuelling-stations-for-locomotives-now-up-and-running-railway-says-2024-11-21-1"The stations are part of CPKC’s hydrogen locomotive program, through which the railway company is retrofitting a number of diesel locomotives with...Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-hydrogen-fuelling-stations-for-locomotives-now-up-and-running-railway-says-2024-11-21-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-19Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-19Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-labour-board-orders-operations-to-resume-at-montreal-port-2024-11-19"Canada on Tuesday intervened to end the labour disputes at the country's biggest ports, including Vancouver in British Columbia and Montreal in...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-labour-board-orders-operations-to-resume-at-montreal-port-2024-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-cn-members-to-hold-strike-votes-2024-11-19"Council 4000 and Local 100 have called on CN to address key issues in negotiations, including job security, compensation, and..." (Osman, 2024)...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-cn-members-to-hold-strike-votes-2024-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/beyond-hfr-advancing-passenger-rail-across-canada-2024-11-19"Council 4000 and Local 100 have called on CN to address key issues in negotiations, including job security, compensation, and..." (Transport Action,...Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/beyond-hfr-advancing-passenger-rail-across-canada-2024-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-15Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-15Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-philanthropy-day-honoring-the-generosity-that-drives-the-railway-industry-forward-2024-11-15Today, November 15, is National Philanthropy Day—a day dedicated to celebrating the impact of giving, volunteering, and selfless dedication to causes...Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-philanthropy-day-honoring-the-generosity-that-drives-the-railway-industry-forward-2024-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-impact-of-canadian-port-shutdowns-what-it-means-for-trade-economy-and-daily-life-2024-11-12When Canadian ports, particularly major ones like Vancouver and Montreal, face shutdowns, the effects are felt far and wide, from international trade...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-impact-of-canadian-port-shutdowns-what-it-means-for-trade-economy-and-daily-life-2024-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-12Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-cars-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/looking-back-on-nrd24-a-week-of-innovation-connection-and-inspiration-2024-11-12Last week, the Canadian rail industry gathered in Winnipeg for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24), bringing together key players, experts, and...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/looking-back-on-nrd24-a-week-of-innovation-connection-and-inspiration-2024-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lydia-perovic-canada-would-not-be-a-country-without-the-audacious-canadian-pacific-railway-project-we-need-that-enterprising-spirit-today-2024-10-31"Putting in place the then-fastest method of transport of people and goods in order to cross east to west coast without having to travel through...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lydia-perovic-canada-would-not-be-a-country-without-the-audacious-canadian-pacific-railway-project-we-need-that-enterprising-spirit-today-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-see-you-there-2024-11-05We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-see-you-there-2024-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-05Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-05Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rock-star-judge-murray-sinclair-left-lasting-impact-on-manitoba-legal-community-friends-and-colleagues-say-2024-10-31"The province is projecting a lower number of housing starts for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 in the fall economic statement tabled by..." (Harrison,...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rock-star-judge-murray-sinclair-left-lasting-impact-on-manitoba-legal-community-friends-and-colleagues-say-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-unveil-high-speed-rail-bid-for-torontoquebec-city-corridor-2024-11-05"Anticipation is building after Radio-Canada reported that plans will be revealed in the coming weeks—five years after the Canada Infrastructure Bank...Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-unveil-high-speed-rail-bid-for-torontoquebec-city-corridor-2024-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-01Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-01Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-11-01We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-visits-london-details-45m-in-rail-safety-work-nationwide-2024-10-15"The province is projecting a lower number of housing starts for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 in the fall economic statement tabled by..." (Harrison,...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-visits-london-details-45m-in-rail-safety-work-nationwide-2024-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-29We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-31Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-31Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-potential-high-speed-rail-between-quebec-city-and-toronto-2024-10-31"The province is projecting a lower number of housing starts for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 in the fall economic statement tabled by..." (Harrison,...Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-potential-high-speed-rail-between-quebec-city-and-toronto-2024-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-high-frequency-rail-could-become-high-speed-project-2024-10-15"Cities across Canada are calling on the federal government to develop a new and more sustainable cost-sharing model for public transit as they...Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-high-frequency-rail-could-become-high-speed-project-2024-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-29Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-29Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-25Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-25Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-25We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-president-and-ceo-in-regina-for-the-hill-business-school-dinner-2024-10-10"Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announces that a Shreveport, La.-based “Friendship House” will be named in..." (Luczak, 2024) Click here...Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-president-and-ceo-in-regina-for-the-hill-business-school-dinner-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-18We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-22Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-22Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-18Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-18Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-11Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-15Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rita-toporowski-chief-service-delivery-officer-at-via-rail-to-speak-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-17We are excited to announce that Rita Toporowski , Chief Service Delivery Officer at VIA Rail, will be joining us as a speaker at National Railway Day...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rita-toporowski-chief-service-delivery-officer-at-via-rail-to-speak-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chris-avery-as-a-speaker-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-17We are excited to welcome Chris Avery, CEO of Arctic Gateway Group, as a speaker for National Railway Day 2024! Chris brings over 25 years of...Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chris-avery-as-a-speaker-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-15We are excited to announce Justin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Operations for CPKC, as a featured speaker for National Railway Day 2024! Justin...Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-11Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-11We are excited to announce Justin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Operations for CPKC, as a featured speaker for National Railway Day 2024! Justin...Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-day-of-the-girl-child-empowering-the-next-generation-of-leaders-2024-10-11On October 11th, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child with a theme that resonates deeply: Girls’ Vision for the Future. This year, the...Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-day-of-the-girl-child-empowering-the-next-generation-of-leaders-2024-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-10-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-10-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-10We are excited to announce Justin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Operations for CPKC, as a featured speaker for National Railway Day 2024! Justin...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-justin-meyer-as-a-speaker-for-national-railway-day-2024-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-10Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-10Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-toronto-montreal-route-be-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-line-2024-10-10"LBuilding on this progress, Ship and Rail Compensation Canada will aim to ensure that Canadians know where to turn to..." (Ship and Rail...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-toronto-montreal-route-be-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-line-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-2-awe-inspiring-canadian-train-trips-were-ranked-among-the-worlds-best-2024-10-10"The Rocky Mountaineer is considered one of the world's leading luxury scenic rail operators, with multiple tours through the Rockies featuring...Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-2-awe-inspiring-canadian-train-trips-were-ranked-among-the-worlds-best-2024-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-08Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-08We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-08Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-court-of-appeal-ruling-allows-massive-cn-rail-hub-in-toronto-area-to-proceed-2024-10-08"The lower court decision highlighted health concerns around air quality, pointing to the 800 diesel-powered trucks that would make daily round trips...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-court-of-appeal-ruling-allows-massive-cn-rail-hub-in-toronto-area-to-proceed-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-aecom-selected-as-design-partner-for-edmontons-lrt-extension-2024-10-08"Located in Alberta, Canada, the project includes a 4.5-kilometer light rail extension from Century Park to north of Ellerslie Road, two new stations...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-aecom-selected-as-design-partner-for-edmontons-lrt-extension-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-toronto-montreal-route-be-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-line-2024-10-08"Located in Alberta, Canada, the project includes a 4.5-kilometer light rail extension from Century Park to north of Ellerslie Road, two new stations...Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-toronto-montreal-route-be-canadas-first-high-speed-rail-line-2024-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-04Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-04We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-04Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-manufacturing-day-a-tribute-to-innovation-and-growth-in-the-railway-supplier-industry-2024-10-04National Manufacturing Day , observed annually on the first Friday in October, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-manufacturing-day-a-tribute-to-innovation-and-growth-in-the-railway-supplier-industry-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2023-lincoln-distinguished-distributor-award-presented-to-flo-components-ltd-2024-10-04Mississauga-based equipment reliability solutions expert, FLO Components Ltd. is proud to announce that it has received the SKF Lubrication...Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2023-lincoln-distinguished-distributor-award-presented-to-flo-components-ltd-2024-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-03Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-03We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-03Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rfp-issued-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-stations-2024-10-03"It also includes track installation, the fitting of tunnels and a 1.5-kilometre elevated guideway with signals, and the installation of critical...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rfp-issued-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-stations-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-now-underway-along-the-entire-ontario-line-2024-10-03"Under the final contract, work has begun to build the Don Valley Crossing Bridge and the West Don Crossing Bridge, which will..." (Ontario, 2024)...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-now-underway-along-the-entire-ontario-line-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-tycoons-reshaping-calgary-area-transit-2024-10-03"In April, Premier Danielle Smith announced a 15-year vision to build an Alberta rail network that would include a train line from the Calgary...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-tycoons-reshaping-calgary-area-transit-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecom-selected-as-design-partner-for-the-capital-line-south-light-rail-transit-extension-project-in-alberta-canada-2024-10-03"Located in Alberta, Canada, the project includes a 4.5-kilometer light rail extension from Century Park to north of Ellerslie Road, two new stations...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecom-selected-as-design-partner-for-the-capital-line-south-light-rail-transit-extension-project-in-alberta-canada-2024-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-01Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-01We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-csx-ns-cpkc-2024-10-01"CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) each contribute $100,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Police...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-csx-ns-cpkc-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-deal-boosts-saskatchewan-grain-trade-2024-10-01"Invest Tisdale has embarked on an ambitious project in partnership with the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), focusing on economic revitalization through...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-deal-boosts-saskatchewan-grain-trade-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spain-builds-worlds-first-high-speed-hydrail-train-hydrogen-powered-railway-technology-2024-10-01"Earlier this year, Spanish train building giant, Patentes Talgo S.L. or just “Talgo,” undertook to move hydrail—hydrogen power railway..." (Hydrogen...Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spain-builds-worlds-first-high-speed-hydrail-train-hydrogen-powered-railway-technology-2024-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-27Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-27We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-closed-for-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-monday-september-30th-2024-09-27We would like to inform our members and partners that the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) will be closed on Monday, September 30th,...Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-closed-for-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-monday-september-30th-2024-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-24Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-24We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2024-2024-09-24"Join Operation Lifesaver and our partners across Canada in marking the 21st annual..." (Operation Lifesaver, 2024) Click here for the full article...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2024-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-see-tracks-think-train-week-2024-2024-09-24"The Company joins communities across North America to raise awareness of the danger of dangerous behaviors around railway tracks and..." (CN, 2024)...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-see-tracks-think-train-week-2024-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-advocates-for-increased-safety-awareness-during-rail-safety-week-2024-09-24"TThroughout the week, CPKC Police Service officers in Canada and the United States will be out in schools, neighborhoods and communities across...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-advocates-for-increased-safety-awareness-during-rail-safety-week-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-president-and-ceo-is-in-halifax-to-offer-insights-into-the-corporations-transformation-2024-09-24"VIA Rail Canada’s (VIA Rail) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mario Péloquin, was in Halifax today to address the Halifax Chamber of Commerce...Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-president-and-ceo-is-in-halifax-to-offer-insights-into-the-corporations-transformation-2024-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-20Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-20We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-tradesmen-day-the-skilled-hands-behind-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-09-20On National Tradesmen Day , we take a moment to honor the hardworking individuals whose skills and craftsmanship keep industries across the globe...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-tradesmen-day-the-skilled-hands-behind-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-19Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-19We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parry-sound-helping-promote-rail-safety-2024-09-19"In early September, Parry Sound councillors voiced their support for the week, believing it is important to educate and inform the local public...Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parry-sound-helping-promote-rail-safety-2024-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-safety-institute-enters-its-first-decade-of-operations-2024-09-19"This month, the Short Line Safety Institute enters its tenth year of operations, having marked 155 completed safety culture assessments, and...Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-safety-institute-enters-its-first-decade-of-operations-2024-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-17Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-17Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-17We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-register-now-and-join-us-for-the-industrys-premier-event-2024-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-it-professionals-day-the-backbone-of-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-09-17In today’s increasingly digital world, Information Technology (IT) professionals play a critical role in keeping industries running smoothly. In the...Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-it-professionals-day-the-backbone-of-the-railway-supply-industry-2024-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-13Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-13Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embrace-positive-thinking-for-a-safer-and-happier-workplace-2024-09-13Today is Positive Thinking Day, a great reminder of the power that positive thoughts can have on our daily lives. Whether it's in your personal life...Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embrace-positive-thinking-for-a-safer-and-happier-workplace-2024-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-12Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-to-highlight-safety-sept-23-29-2024-09-12"Think Train® Week while Operation Lifesaver Canada will lead Rail Safety Week 2024 across North America on..." (Worrell, 2024) Click here for the...Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-to-highlight-safety-sept-23-29-2024-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-10Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-10Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-read-a-book-day-explore-the-world-of-railway-literature-2024-09-10Happy National Read a Book Day! Whether you’re a fan of fiction, nonfiction, or technical manuals, there’s no better time to dive into the world of...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-read-a-book-day-explore-the-world-of-railway-literature-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mount-norquay-road-to-close-for-railway-repair-work-2024-09-10"Town of Banff officials say the railway giant originally planned on doing the work in August – the busiest month of the year for tourism – but...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mount-norquay-road-to-close-for-railway-repair-work-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-invests-in-north-americas-future-2024-09-10"As a Class I railroad, CN operates over 18,000 miles of track in the US and Canada, and accesses Mexico seamlessly through its strategic...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-invests-in-north-americas-future-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-sfmta-via-rail-brightline-marta-hart-2024-09-10"Also, Transport Canada is requiring VIA Rail to update its emergency management action plan..." (Luczak, 2024) Click here for the full article...Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-sfmta-via-rail-brightline-marta-hart-2024-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2024 030 - New North Bay Locomotive Sand Tower RQQ-2024-CMBS-856 -...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-06Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-06Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-2024-09-06We’re excited to invite you to National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) , happening this November! Whether you’re a key player in the railway industry or...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-2024-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-read-a-book-day-explore-the-world-of-railway-literature-2024-09-06Happy National Read a Book Day! Whether you’re a fan of fiction, nonfiction, or technical manuals, there’s no better time to dive into the world of...Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-read-a-book-day-explore-the-world-of-railway-literature-2024-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-05Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-05Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-2024-09-05We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-does-air-canada-want-to-help-build-a-high-speed-rail-link-to-montreal-when-it-already-flies-there-2024-09-05"Via HFR board has appointed Martin Imbleau to oversee a high-frequency rail project that is currently evaluating three proposals submitted last...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-does-air-canada-want-to-help-build-a-high-speed-rail-link-to-montreal-when-it-already-flies-there-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rail-union-challenges-order-that-ended-work-stoppage-2024-09-05"According to Bloomberg, train movements at both railways are nearly back to normal following the brief lockout. CN employees went back to work on...Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rail-union-challenges-order-that-ended-work-stoppage-2024-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-early-bird-price-ends-today-2024-08-30We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-early-bird-price-ends-today-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-30Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-30Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/honoring-national-grief-awareness-day-navigating-loss-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-30Today, on National Grief Awareness Day, we pause to reflect on the importance of acknowledging and addressing grief in our personal and professional...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/honoring-national-grief-awareness-day-navigating-loss-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/office-closure-notice-labour-day-monday-september-2nd-2024-08-30Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labour Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the hard work...Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/office-closure-notice-labour-day-monday-september-2nd-2024-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/integrated-travel-research-and-development-2512995-alberta-ltd-2024-08-29Integrated Travel Research and Development 720 Willow Brook Rd NW #704, Airdrie, AB, T4B 2Y9 ecocanada@integrated.travel 587-503-5555 Sponsoring...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/integrated-travel-research-and-development-2512995-alberta-ltd-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-you-for-making-the-10th-annual-cars-golf-tournament-a-success-2024-08-29Monday was a spectacular day at the 10th Annual CARS Golf Tournament! We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces and new participants come...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-you-for-making-the-10th-annual-cars-golf-tournament-a-success-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-early-bird-price-ends-this-week-2024-08-29We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-early-bird-price-ends-this-week-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-29Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-29Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-appointed-to-via-rail-canada-board-2024-08-29"The VIA appointees announced Wednesday, Aug. 28, were among 26 appointments to 11 transportation-related organizations overseen by the..." (Trains...Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-appointed-to-via-rail-canada-board-2024-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-27Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-27Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-27We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/labour-board-orders-rail-workers-back-on-the-job-as-teamsters-vow-to-appeal-2024-08-27"Teamsters said it will comply with the tribunal’s decision but plans to appeal the ruling in court, arguing it..." (The Canadian Press, 2024) Click...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/labour-board-orders-rail-workers-back-on-the-job-as-teamsters-vow-to-appeal-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-you-for-making-the-10th-annual-cars-golf-tournament-a-success-2024-08-27Yesterday was a spectacular day at the 10th Annual CARS Golf Tournament! We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces and new participants come...Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thank-you-for-making-the-10th-annual-cars-golf-tournament-a-success-2024-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-23We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-23Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-23Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embrace-your-inner-nerd-celebrating-find-your-inner-nerd-day-in-the-railway-supplier-industry-2024-08-23Happy Find Your Inner Nerd Day to all the railway enthusiasts, engineers, and innovators out there! In an industry where precision, innovation, and a...Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embrace-your-inner-nerd-celebrating-find-your-inner-nerd-day-in-the-railway-supplier-industry-2024-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-22We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-22Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-22Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-services-shut-down-as-cn-cpkc-workers-locked-out-2024-08-22"Freight trains across Canada have come to a grinding halt and some commuter traffic is also suspended as thousands of workers at the country’s two...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-services-shut-down-as-cn-cpkc-workers-locked-out-2024-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-20Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-20We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-20Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-radio-day-celebrating-the-unsung-hero-of-the-rail-industry-2024-08-20On this National Radio Day, we celebrate a technology that has been the backbone of communication in the rail industry for decades: the radio. While...Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-radio-day-celebrating-the-unsung-hero-of-the-rail-industry-2024-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-tell-a-joke-day-finding-laughter-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-16Happy National Tell A Joke Day! Today, we take a break from the tracks, signals, and schedules to focus on something that’s just as essential to our...Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-tell-a-joke-day-finding-laughter-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-16Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-16We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-16Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-15Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-15We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-relaxation-day-prioritizing-mental-health-and-rest-for-safety-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-15In the fast-paced and demanding world of the railway industry, where safety is paramount, it’s easy to overlook the importance of taking time to rest...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-relaxation-day-prioritizing-mental-health-and-rest-for-safety-in-the-railway-industry-2024-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-15Join the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and Drive the Future of Rail! Are you part of the railway industry and looking to expand...Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-cars-and-drive-the-future-of-rail-2024-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-13Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-13We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/air-canada-joins-bid-to-build-high-speed-rail-in-canada-2024-08-13"Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) has joined the Cadence consortium bidding to build and operate a High Frequency Rail (HFR) network linking...Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/air-canada-joins-bid-to-build-high-speed-rail-in-canada-2024-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-high-speed-rail-authority-appoints-new-ceo-2024-08-13"The new CEO will lead the organisation as the high-speed rail project progresses towards..." (May, 2024) Click here for the full article May, Tiana....Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-high-speed-rail-authority-appoints-new-ceo-2024-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-09We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-09Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-08-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-08-1We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-08-1Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rails-firefighting-trains-are-on-the-front-lines-battling-blazes-on-the-prairies-2024-08-08"The firefighting trains are staffed by employees trained in handling wildfires and dangerous goods. McClaren said they can be sent all over the..."...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rails-firefighting-trains-are-on-the-front-lines-battling-blazes-on-the-prairies-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-adapts-to-jasper-wildfire-disaster-via-plans-first-through-westbound-canadian-2024-08-08"Meanwhile, VIA Rail Canada’s Canadian departing Toronto on Aug. 7 is tentatively slated to be the first train to pass..." (Johnston, 2024) Click...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-adapts-to-jasper-wildfire-disaster-via-plans-first-through-westbound-canadian-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-o-train-line-1-service-adjustments-this-fall-2024-08-08"OC Transpo has released more information about O-Train Line 1 Service schedule changes this fall, including a reduction in service..." (Mazloum,...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-o-train-line-1-service-adjustments-this-fall-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-1-council-decision-calgary-city-council-2024-08-08"Green Line main construction for Phase 1 will now begin by building the core from Lynnwood/Millican in the southeast to Eau Claire downtown,...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-1-council-decision-calgary-city-council-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lines-richmond-stations-closing-early-this-month-to-facilitate-station-construction-2024-08-08"Transit users heading to Richmond this month will need to time their trips carefully if they're planning on riding the..." (Holliday, 2024) Click...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lines-richmond-stations-closing-early-this-month-to-facilitate-station-construction-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rem-may-have-had-a-rocky-start-but-south-shore-businesses-say-theyre-seeing-benefits-2024-08-08"CDPQ Infra, the developer that manages the REM, says the automated light-rail network attracts 24,000 riders every..." (CBC News, 2024) Click here...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rem-may-have-had-a-rocky-start-but-south-shore-businesses-say-theyre-seeing-benefits-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/news-release-holland-introduces-chris-vazzana-as-new-president-2024-08-08FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holland Introduces Chris Vazzana as New President CRETE, IL (August 5, 2024) – Holland is excited to announce its new...Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/news-release-holland-introduces-chris-vazzana-as-new-president-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-02We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-02Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embracing-wellness-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-celebrating-national-wellness-month-2024-08-02August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of health and well-being in our daily lives. At CARS, we recognize...Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embracing-wellness-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-celebrating-national-wellness-month-2024-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-01We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-01Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-resumes-shipments-through-jasper-as-ports-worry-about-disruption-2024-08-01"Both the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port, and the Prince Rupert Port Authority in Prince Rupert, B.C. were anticipating slowdowns due to...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-resumes-shipments-through-jasper-as-ports-worry-about-disruption-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-publishes-annual-grain-service-outlook-report-2024-08-01"CPKC has published its 2024-2025 Grain Service Outlook Report, which outlines the company's plan to safely and reliably transport Canada's grain..."...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-publishes-annual-grain-service-outlook-report-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brunswickers-celebrate-125-years-of-railroad-history-on-ministers-island-2024-08-01"A 100,000-pieve "Lego" display is drawing in kids to visit a remote island off the coast of St. Andrews, New Brunswick. That's where the man who...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brunswickers-celebrate-125-years-of-railroad-history-on-ministers-island-2024-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-26Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-26We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-system-administrator-appreciation-day-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-07-26On this National System Administrator Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes of the Canadian railway...Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-system-administrator-appreciation-day-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-25Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-25We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reopens-main-lines-to-key-british-columbia-ports-while-monitoring-alberta-wildfires-updated-2024-07-25"CN said it has offered its support to Jasper and Parks Canada to assist in mutual efforts in fighting the wildfire where..." (Stephens, 2024) Click...Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reopens-main-lines-to-key-british-columbia-ports-while-monitoring-alberta-wildfires-updated-2024-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-financial-support-for-cambridge-lrt-2024-07-25"In addition, the comprehensive approach of the Public Transit Fund, with its three funding streams, ensures a balanced allocation of resources...Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-financial-support-for-cambridge-lrt-2024-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-23Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-23We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposal-deadline-looms-for-high-frequency-rail-bidders-2024-07-23"Primary among the responses could be how fast the electric trains may travel, what corridors will be recommended and whether the proponents believe...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposal-deadline-looms-for-high-frequency-rail-bidders-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-launches-canada-public-transit-fund-2024-07-23"These are intended to support partnerships between provinces and major urban centres with the largest public transport networks, such as Greater...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-launches-canada-public-transit-fund-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-stv-alstom-and-dt-infrastructure-july-22-2024-07-23"Alstom and DT Infrastructure have been awarded a contract valued at 1 billion euros to install a new automatic train-control system to replace the...Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-stv-alstom-and-dt-infrastructure-july-22-2024-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-19We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-19Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-overpass-to-increase-rail-capacity-for-port-of-vancouver-terminals-2024-07-16"The rail corridor through Burnaby is the only rail connection to transport goods and commodities to and from port terminals located in North...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-overpass-to-increase-rail-capacity-for-port-of-vancouver-terminals-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-oldest-operating-steam-locomotive-off-the-tracks-as-it-awaits-over-150k-of-repairs-2024-07-16"The train usually departs from a station just north of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, and travels northwest to Warren, Man., with...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-oldest-operating-steam-locomotive-off-the-tracks-as-it-awaits-over-150k-of-repairs-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-class-is-tcrc-bargaining-updates-updated-july-15-2024-07-16"Separate negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have been under way at intervals for CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-class-is-tcrc-bargaining-updates-updated-july-15-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-right-track-podcast-series-episode-7-data-ai-2024-07-16"For July’s episode of The Right Track, editor Elizabeth Jordan spoke to Martin Mason, Senior Programme Manager at Network Rail, Route Services...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-right-track-podcast-series-episode-7-data-ai-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-16We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-16Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-12We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-french-fry-day-2024-07-12Today is National French Fry Day, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by indulging in one of the world's favourite comfort foods!...Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-french-fry-day-2024-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-highlights-budget-2024-investments-in-passenger-rail-across-canada-2024-07-11"This investment builds on Budget 2018 funding that allowed VIA Rail to replace its fleet in the..." (Transport Canada, 2024) Click here for the full...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-highlights-budget-2024-investments-in-passenger-rail-across-canada-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-montreal-successfully-completes-major-rail-optimization-project-2024-07-11"The Port of Montreal stands out as the “Montreal Model” based on its seamless intermodal transfers that make it possible to reach a pool..." (ReNew...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-montreal-successfully-completes-major-rail-optimization-project-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-approves-overpass-project-to-improve-rail-capacity-2024-07-11"By taking road traffic over the railway line, instead of across it, the port says the project will allow for increased and faster rail traffic to...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-approves-overpass-project-to-improve-rail-capacity-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-11Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-11We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-09We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-09Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/incredible-images-showcase-the-history-of-train-travel-2024-07-09"Rail travel has long captured the imagination of people, from the first transcontinental journeys in North America and Australia to..." (Valeiko,...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/incredible-images-showcase-the-history-of-train-travel-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-ahead-for-britains-railways-after-new-government-elected-2024-07-09"The previous government had published plans for a new national rail authority to be called Great British Railways..." (Fender, 2024) Click here for...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-ahead-for-britains-railways-after-new-government-elected-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11th-anniversary-of-lac-megantic-rail-disaster-that-killed-47-people-2024-07-09"A small gathering of city councillors and residents gathered in the town centre, where they laid flowers at the foot of a..." (News Staff, 2024)...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11th-anniversary-of-lac-megantic-rail-disaster-that-killed-47-people-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/93-year-old-steam-train-chugs-into-winnipeg-rail-yard-2024-07-09"The tour kicked off in Calgary in April to celebrate the one-year anniversary following the ceremonial final spike – driven to symbolize the...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/93-year-old-steam-train-chugs-into-winnipeg-rail-yard-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/revelstoke-railway-museum-hosting-sod-turning-ceremony-2024-07-09It will be moved closer to Victoria Road this summer as the construction of the..." (McNeil, 2024) Click here for the full article McNeil, Lauren....Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/revelstoke-railway-museum-hosting-sod-turning-ceremony-2024-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embracing-balance-on-national-workaholics-day-2024-07-05Today, July 5th, we observe National Workaholics Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the dedication and hard work of individuals who often go above...Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/embracing-balance-on-national-workaholics-day-2024-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-05Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-05We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-08Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-04We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-4th-of-july-from-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-2024-07-04On behalf of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), we extend our warmest wishes to all our American members and partners on this...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-4th-of-july-from-the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-2024-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-02Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-02We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wolf-midstream-announces-1-billion-phase-two-expansion-of-its-ngl-north-system-2024-07-02" CALGARY, AB , July 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Wolf Midstream (Wolf) is pleased to announce a positive final investment decision to proceed with its NGL North...Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wolf-midstream-announces-1-billion-phase-two-expansion-of-its-ngl-north-system-2024-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-28Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-28We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notice-office-closure-on-canada-day-2024-06-28As we gear up to celebrate Canada Day, we want to inform you that our offices will be closed on Monday, July 1st. This is a time for all Canadians to...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notice-office-closure-on-canada-day-2024-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpr-pedestrian-bridge-to-be-rehabilitated-through-combined-government-investments-2024-06-27"The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) pedestrian bridge will be receiving significant upgrades to preserve and extend the life of the structure as...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpr-pedestrian-bridge-to-be-rehabilitated-through-combined-government-investments-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-council-passes-redevelopment-plan-for-railway-lands-2024-06-27"Many years in the making, the controversial area redevelopment plan (ARP) passed second and third reading on..." (Ellis, 2024) Click here for the...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-council-passes-redevelopment-plan-for-railway-lands-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-boring-machines-spend-two-years-excavating-toronto-light-rail-connection-2024-06-27"The 750 tonne, 131m-long TBMs excavated about 1.2 million tonnes of soil and rock and installed 52,000 pre-cast concrete..." (Quirke, 2024) Click...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-boring-machines-spend-two-years-excavating-toronto-light-rail-connection-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-coaches-enter-service-in-montreal-2024-06-27"The authority ordered an initial 24 vehicles from CRRC Tangshan in November 2017 and a further 20 in April 2019, bringing the package to eight..."...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-coaches-enter-service-in-montreal-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-27We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-27Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-25Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-25We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtown-ai-technologies-inc-announces-partnership-with-the-mila-institute-to-accelerate-railtowns-advanced-ai-initiatives-2024-06-25"This partnership grants Railtown privileges such as recruitment, training, and access to Mila workspaces, as well as privileged and funded access...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtown-ai-technologies-inc-announces-partnership-with-the-mila-institute-to-accelerate-railtowns-advanced-ai-initiatives-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-light-rail-tunnel-section-completed-2024-06-25"Two tunnel boring machines (TBM) have completed their drives to build 6.3km of twin-bore tunnel beneath Eglinton Avenue West, running from..."...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-light-rail-tunnel-section-completed-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-plan-aims-to-streamline-passenger-rails-place-in-canadas-future-2024-06-25"Canada’s national passenger rail service provider describes this plan as ambitious, aiming to position the Crown corporation as a..." (Hayes, 2024)...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-plan-aims-to-streamline-passenger-rails-place-in-canadas-future-2024-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2024-06-21Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we at the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) are proud to join the nation in celebrating and...Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2024-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-21Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-21We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-20Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-20We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-mexico-services-start-to-deliver-for-cpkc-2024-06-20"Prior to the merger, CP and KCS’s intermodal business, in particular, was characterized by the dominance of short-haul routes serving the..." (RF...Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-mexico-services-start-to-deliver-for-cpkc-2024-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-running-at-reduced-speeds-during-hot-and-humid-weather-2024-06-20"OC Transpo says Confederation Line trains will operate at a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour on above ground..." (Pringle, 2024) Click here...Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-running-at-reduced-speeds-during-hot-and-humid-weather-2024-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expansion-plans-a-customer-first-approach-inspiring-the-next-generation-2024-06-18In today's challenging environment, collaboration and teamwork are essential for rail companies to develop the innovative solutions necessary for...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expansion-plans-a-customer-first-approach-inspiring-the-next-generation-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-18We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-18Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cash-for-19-projects-to-advance-canadas-digital-supply-chain-infrastructure-2024-06-18"The Canadian government has allocated C$51.2m ($37.25m) to support 19 projects aiming to improve the nation’s digital..." (Putzger, 2024) Click here...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cash-for-19-projects-to-advance-canadas-digital-supply-chain-infrastructure-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-canada-day-july-1-2024-now-available-2024-06-18"Please refer to the document below to access the list of Intermodal gate hours for..." (CN, 2024) Click here for the full article CN. (2024, June...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-canada-day-july-1-2024-now-available-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-independence-day-july-4-2024-now-available-2024-06-18"Please refer to the document below to access the list of Intermodal gate hours for..." (CN, 2024) Click here for the full article CN. (2024, June...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-independence-day-july-4-2024-now-available-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-train-station-with-over-150-years-of-history-gets-honours-in-brampton-2024-06-18"But the original train station building dates back to the 1850s, a history that is now immortalized with a new plaque at the..." (Rumbolt, 2024)...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-train-station-with-over-150-years-of-history-gets-honours-in-brampton-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-ttc-la-metro-hart-2024-06-18"The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announces the return of streetcar service on..." (Rumbolt, 2024) Click here for the full article Worrell,...Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-ttc-la-metro-hart-2024-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-14We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-14Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-fathers-past-present-and-future-happy-fathers-day-from-cars-2024-06-14As Father’s Day approaches this Sunday, we at CARS are taking a moment to honour and celebrate the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father...Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-fathers-past-present-and-future-happy-fathers-day-from-cars-2024-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-up-2024-06-11"BNSF releases an operations update for customers, and the BNSF-served Port of Northern Montana multimodal hub center launches an.." (Luczak, 2024)...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-up-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-cn-unveils-new-firefighting-trains-2024-06-11"The new, specialised fleet will join CN’s first firefighting railcar, Poseidon, in providing support against fires within.." (Stoate, 2024) Click...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-cn-unveils-new-firefighting-trains-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-provides-update-on-o-train-extensions-in-ottawa-2024-06-11"This testing is now underway on the Overhead Catenary System (OCS), power, and train control equipment near.." (May, 2024) Click here for the full...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-provides-update-on-o-train-extensions-in-ottawa-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-subcommittee-hearing-to-address-california-locomotive-emissions-rule-2024-06-11"The rule also says that locomotives operating in the state cannot idle longer than 30 minutes if they have..." (Lester, 2024) Click here for the...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-subcommittee-hearing-to-address-california-locomotive-emissions-rule-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-11We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-11Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcoming-our-new-board-members-voted-in-at-the-2024-agm-2024-06-11We are delighted to announce the addition of four distinguished leaders to the CARS Board of Directors, who were voted in at our recent Annual...Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welcoming-our-new-board-members-voted-in-at-the-2024-agm-2024-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-07We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-shuffles-cabinet-as-legislature-rises-for-summer-2024-06-07"Ontario Premier Doug Ford swapped his energy and education ministers in a cabinet shuffle Thursday and brought a minister who resigned over the.."...Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-shuffles-cabinet-as-legislature-rises-for-summer-2024-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-07Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-world-caring-day-with-cars-embrace-acts-of-kindness-2024-06-07At CARS, we believe in the transformative power of caring and connection. On June 7, World Caring Day, we invite everyone to recommit to acts of...Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-world-caring-day-with-cars-embrace-acts-of-kindness-2024-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-06We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tektracking-deploys-canadian-cta-2024-06-06"TekTracking LLC on June 5 cut over a Commander Terminal Automation (CTA) system on a Canadian Class I yard in.." (Vantuono, 2024) Click here for the...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tektracking-deploys-canadian-cta-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-firefighting-trains-to-help-protect-supply-chain-2024-06-06"With wildfires underway across Canada, this specialised fleet, the Trident and the Neptune trains will join CN’s existing firefighting.." (Budgen,...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-firefighting-trains-to-help-protect-supply-chain-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-dont-waste-time-and-money-on-brt-or-lrt-begin-planning-for-north-shore-metrotown-skytrain-2024-06-06"TransLink doesn’t have the most stations (that would be Toronto’s subway) or the most riders (the Montreal Metro, in this case), but a decade after...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-dont-waste-time-and-money-on-brt-or-lrt-begin-planning-for-north-shore-metrotown-skytrain-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-vpra-modot-2024-06-06"Also, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern (NS) discuss a new rail agreement; and the Missouri Department of.." (Luczak,...Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-vpra-modot-2024-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-31We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-save-your-hearing-day-prioritize-hearing-safety-in-rail-2024-05-31As we commemorate National Save Your Hearing Day, it's crucial to highlight the importance of hearing protection, especially in industries like rail,...Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrate-national-save-your-hearing-day-prioritize-hearing-safety-in-rail-2024-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-30We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-30Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-30In our modern, digitally connected world, technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, making it easier than ever to connect with others....Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-supply-six-additional-mark-v-trains-to-translink-2024-05-30"Alstom will supply six additional SkyTrain Mark V trains to TransLink under a contract valued around..." (Alstom, 2024) Click here for the full...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-supply-six-additional-mark-v-trains-to-translink-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-drysdale-to-chair-railway-association-of-canada-2024-05-30"She succeeds Jeffrey Ellis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's executive vice president, chief legal officer and..." (Progressive Railroading, 2024)...Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-drysdale-to-chair-railway-association-of-canada-2024-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-23Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-23We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-23Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This event will feature insightful sessions and...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unveils-its-plan-to-transform-passenger-rail-in-canada-2024-05-23"hrough this ambitious plan based on concrete objectives, VIA Rail aims to become a best-in-class operator in North America and a leader in..." (VIA...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unveils-its-plan-to-transform-passenger-rail-in-canada-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-bc-transportation-keep-up-with-population-boom-expert-urges-bolder-vision-2024-05-23"The full-day event brings business leaders, academics and government officials together to discuss best ways to build sustainable transportation..."...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-bc-transportation-keep-up-with-population-boom-expert-urges-bolder-vision-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-skanska-omaha-track-and-hntb-may-22-2024-05-23"The project scope includes the replacement of ties, rail and restrained rail along both tangent, curved and restrained curve track; removal and..."...Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-skanska-omaha-track-and-hntb-may-22-2024-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-out-of-town-via-still-connecting-sudbury-to-rest-of-canada-2024-05-21"In Sudbury, the shiny Canadian would be assembled or disconnected with parts coming from, or going to, Toronto or Ottawa and Montreal or heading all...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-out-of-town-via-still-connecting-sudbury-to-rest-of-canada-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-bridge-ownership-transferred-to-government-of-canada-2024-05-21"To finalize the transfer, surveying work must take place. Then, the Government of Canada will establish a rehabilitation program in order to ensure...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-bridge-ownership-transferred-to-government-of-canada-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-cambridge-go-business-case-gives-update-at-council-2024-05-21"To finalize the transfer, surveying work must take place. Then, the Government of Canada will establish a rehabilitation program in order to ensure...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-cambridge-go-business-case-gives-update-at-council-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-safety-rules-set-training-standards-for-train-dispatchers-and-signal-repairmen-2024-05-21"New federal certification rules finalized Monday for train dispatchers and signal repairmen will set minimum standards to counteract the investor...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-safety-rules-set-training-standards-for-train-dispatchers-and-signal-repairmen-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-21📢 Exciting Announcement!🚆 Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This event will feature...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-21We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-21Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-16Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-16📢 Exciting Announcement!🚆 Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This event will feature...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-16Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-16We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-16Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ridership-still-well-below-pre-pandemic-levels-as-losses-mount-and-trains-face-retirement-2024-05-16"The railway last year began a fleet replacement program to phase out aging locomotives and rolling stock on their Windsor to Quebec City “corridor”...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ridership-still-well-below-pre-pandemic-levels-as-losses-mount-and-trains-face-retirement-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-cn-to-spend-1-billion-maintaining-historic-quebec-bridge-2024-05-16"The subject of nearly 30 years of political talk and negotiations, the announcement was made Wednesday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-cn-to-spend-1-billion-maintaining-historic-quebec-bridge-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-victoria-day-may-20-2024-now-available-2024-05-16"Please refer to the document below to access the list of Intermodal Gate hours for ..." (CN, 2024) Click here for the full article CN. (2024, May...Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-victoria-day-may-20-2024-now-available-2024-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scoudouc-river-piers-were-part-of-first-railway-in-new-brunswick-2024-05-14"Down a little path through the woods, off a recreational trail in Shediac, stone piers stretch across the Scoudouc River, an unofficial monument...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scoudouc-river-piers-were-part-of-first-railway-in-new-brunswick-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adirondack-to-be-cancelled-in-northern-new-york-state-canada-for-more-than-a-month-news-and-analysis-2024-05-14"The Adirondack will continue to operate as a daily round trip on its existing schedule between New York City and Saratoga Springs, whose famed...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adirondack-to-be-cancelled-in-northern-new-york-state-canada-for-more-than-a-month-news-and-analysis-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-court-allows-work-to-continue-on-cn-intermodal-facility-in-milton-ontario-2024-05-14"The Canadian Press reports that Federal Appeal Court Justice George Locke has issued a stay of a lower-court ruling in March that halted work on the...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-court-allows-work-to-continue-on-cn-intermodal-facility-in-milton-ontario-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-halts-operations-on-lines-in-northwestern-canada-because-of-wildfires-2024-05-14"Most of Fort Nelson (population 4,700) has been evacuated, with authorities calling residents who had remained in the region and..." (Trains Staff,...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-halts-operations-on-lines-in-northwestern-canada-because-of-wildfires-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-14Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-14📢 Exciting Announcement!🚆 Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. 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At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-14In our modern, digitally connected world, technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, making it easier than ever to connect with others....Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-2024-05-10📢 Exciting Announcement!🚆 Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This event will feature...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-educational-event-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-10Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-10Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-10We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-at-national-railway-day-2024-celebrating-10-years-of-rail-excellence-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-10Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-10In our modern, digitally connected world, technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, making it easier than ever to connect with others....Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-essential-value-of-face-to-face-networking-in-todays-digital-landscape-2024-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-2024-05-07📢 Exciting Announcement!🚆 Join us for our upcoming event on June 4th, 2024, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This event will feature...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-evolution-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-07Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-07Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-05-07We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Rick McLellan, President of Genesee & Wyoming Canada, will be joining us as a speaker at National Railway Day...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-07Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reater-victoria-queries-bc-transit-on-what-would-trigger-move-to-rail-2024-05-07"During an April presentation from BC Transit officials, members of the CRD’s transportation committee were mainly focused on the future of rail in...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reater-victoria-queries-bc-transit-on-what-would-trigger-move-to-rail-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitimat-rail-station-gets-heritage-designation-from-federal-government-2024-05-07"The station was built by the Canadian National Railway (CNR) in 1955 at the request of Alcan in order to export aluminum ingots from its..."...Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitimat-rail-station-gets-heritage-designation-from-federal-government-2024-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-03Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-03Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-05-03We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Rick McLellan, President of Genesee & Wyoming Canada, will be joining us as a speaker at National Railway Day...Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-03Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June...Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cars-annual-general-meeting-agm-june-4th-in-toronto-2024-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-02Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-02Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-eyeopener-with-loren-mcginnis-angela-knight-2024-04-30"As the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between..." (Calgary Eyeopener, 2024)...Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-eyeopener-with-loren-mcginnis-angela-knight-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-etcs-level-2-for-go-transit-2024-05-02"As the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between..." (Vantuono, 2024) Click...Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-etcs-level-2-for-go-transit-2024-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/try-these-10-ways-to-increase-warehouse-safety-2024-05-02"Of particular concern are accidents involving collisions between forklifts or other vehicles and employees or..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff,...Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/try-these-10-ways-to-increase-warehouse-safety-2024-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-04-30We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Rick McLellan, President of Genesee & Wyoming Canada, will be joining us as a speaker at National Railway Day...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcing-rick-mclellan-as-a-speaker-at-nrd24-celebrating-a-decade-of-railway-innovation-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unveils-new-early-morning-train-daily-service-between-toronto-ottawa-2024-04-30"The railway company says the new 641 train will leave Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arrive in Toronto..." (Eltherington, 2024) Click here for the full...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unveils-new-early-morning-train-daily-service-between-toronto-ottawa-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-good-old-girl-restored-steam-locomotive-chugging-its-way-across-north-america-2024-04-30"The Canadian Pacific train — also known as The Empress — was built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works. CPKC Rail said they drove the ceremonial...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-good-old-girl-restored-steam-locomotive-chugging-its-way-across-north-america-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-to-spend-9m-to-look-into-expansion-of-rail-passenger-service-2024-04-30"Expanding rail service has been discussed extensively for the past 15 years in Alberta but Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-to-spend-9m-to-look-into-expansion-of-rail-passenger-service-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-30Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-30Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-29Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-29Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-26Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-26Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-24-1-month-away-2024-04-26WRI '24 IS ONE MONTH AWAY! REGISTER NOW Can't attend the conference in-person? Virtual option JUST ADDED! Register at the link above and select...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-24-1-month-away-2024-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-25Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-25Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-open-its-first-hydrogen-fueling-station-2024-04-25"Alberta’s first commercial hydrogen fuelling station is slated to open along Hwy 2 between Calgary and Edmonton as part of an effort to expand the...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-open-its-first-hydrogen-fueling-station-2024-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/munich-based-rail-supplier-buys-alstoms-north-american-signals-2024-04-25"The company said the move was a marker of its transformation from a supplier of vehicle systems to a supplier of systems for the..." (Atack, 2024)...Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/munich-based-rail-supplier-buys-alstoms-north-american-signals-2024-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-embracing-artificial-intelligence-for-freight-revolution-2024-04-23In a world where technology continually shapes industries, the Canadian National Railway (CNR) stands out as a pioneer in embracing artificial...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-embracing-artificial-intelligence-for-freight-revolution-2024-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-22Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-22Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provincial-foot-dragging-could-derail-calgary-banff-passenger-train-plan-advocates-say-2024-04-23"Continued inaction could soon mean a failure to access funds from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which is willing to underwrite half of the...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provincial-foot-dragging-could-derail-calgary-banff-passenger-train-plan-advocates-say-2024-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2024-04-23"Canadian National Railway Co. will report its results after the close of financial markets on Tuesday, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. will...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2024-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/good-news-should-be-coming-for-local-via-rail-passengers-mp-williams-2024-04-23"Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams has been very vocal about the need for VIA Rail to restore early morning rail service to the..." (Postmedia Staff,...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/good-news-should-be-coming-for-local-via-rail-passengers-mp-williams-2024-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-days-when-railways-ran-through-hintonburg-and-mechanicsville-2024-04-23"Early growth and the development of west Centretown, Hintonburg and Mechanicsville can all be tied back to the arrival of..." (Allston, 2024) Click...Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-days-when-railways-ran-through-hintonburg-and-mechanicsville-2024-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-19Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-19Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not...Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-railway-industry-success-the-power-of-cars-membership-2024-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-18Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-18National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-vision-score-major-us-order-advancing-railway-safety-using-its-ai-technology-2024-04-18"The freight rail company, one of the largest in North America, will install and evaluate the system on its locomotive to test various..." (News...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-vision-score-major-us-order-advancing-railway-safety-using-its-ai-technology-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-approves-next-step-for-lansdowne-20-project-2024-04-18"They also say it aligns with the Ottawa LRT Public Inquiry recommendation to opt for proven approaches when..." (Lacasse, 2024) Click here for the...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-approves-next-step-for-lansdowne-20-project-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-invests-530000-in-short-line-railways-2024-04-18"Under the government of Saskatchewan’s Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP), funding will assist with..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff,...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-invests-530000-in-short-line-railways-2024-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-16Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-16National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-adding-300-go-train-trips-per-week-to-gta-routes-2024-04-16"The additional trips on the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Stouffville and Kitchener lines will begin April 28, Premier Doug Ford said at a...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-adding-300-go-train-trips-per-week-to-gta-routes-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notls-railroad-helped-build-tourism-2024-04-16"Meloen will also talk about Samuel Zimmerman, a railroad promoter and businessman who was instrumental in the construction of the Great Western...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notls-railroad-helped-build-tourism-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-allocates-230000-to-help-rebuild-ukraines-transport-infrastructure-2024-04-16"Canada's Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez last week took part in the meeting of transport ministers of the G7 countries, where a separate session...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-allocates-230000-to-help-rebuild-ukraines-transport-infrastructure-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/disneyland-hong-kong-to-upgrade-rolling-stock-and-signals-mtr-2024-04-16"Canada's Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez last week took part in the meeting of transport ministers of the G7 countries, where a separate session...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/disneyland-hong-kong-to-upgrade-rolling-stock-and-signals-mtr-2024-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-12National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-rail-industry-2024-04-12"Predictive maintenance, improved safety, enhanced capacity utilization, enhanced passenger experiences and increased operational efficiency are five...Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-rail-industry-2024-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-11National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-11Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/historic-locomotive-set-to-go-full-steam-ahead-on-six-week-tour-2024-04-11"It worked in Eastern Canada for nearly 30 years before it was retired in..." (McEwen, 2024) Click here for the full article McEwen, Larissa. (2024,...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/historic-locomotive-set-to-go-full-steam-ahead-on-six-week-tour-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-test-diesel-battery-hybrid-main-line-locomotive-2024-04-11"The ‘plug-in’ hybrid mainline locomotive, which CN describes as ‘a first of its kind in North America’, will be evaluated under varying operational...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-test-diesel-battery-hybrid-main-line-locomotive-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-update-their-weight-restrictions-for-customers-this-spring-2024-04-11"TPlease note that payload weights in equipment to be delivered by CNTL can now be loaded per the normal requirements for shipments planned to..."...Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-update-their-weight-restrictions-for-customers-this-spring-2024-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-09The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-09We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-09National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-solutions-acquires-condor-signals-and-communications-in-ontario-canada-2024-04-09"North American Rail Solutions, through its Canadian subsidiary, Universal Rail Systems, is proud to announce that it has acquired Condor Signals and...Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-solutions-acquires-condor-signals-and-communications-in-ontario-canada-2024-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/choo-choo-historic-steam-engine-to-chug-into-moose-jaw-during-continental-trip-2024-04-09"The Final Spike Anniversary Tour kicks off on Wednesday, April 24, at the company’s global headquarters in Calgary and concludes on Tuesday, June 4,...Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/choo-choo-historic-steam-engine-to-chug-into-moose-jaw-during-continental-trip-2024-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-05The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-05We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-05National Railway Day (NRD) 2024 is set to be a landmark event celebrating the rich history and promising future of Canada's railway industry. Hosted...Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riding-the-rails-of-innovation-celebrating-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-04We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-modernizes-dmir-fleet-with-acquisition-of-600-new-iron-ore-jennies-2024-04-02"CN transports iron ore pellets mined by U. S. Steel to the company’s mills through a network that includes the railway, docks, and..." (Trains...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-modernizes-dmir-fleet-with-acquisition-of-600-new-iron-ore-jennies-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-04The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-cannons-at-ttcs-leslie-barns-streetcar-facility-working-quite-well-in-keeping-birds-from-green-roof-2024-04-04"The TTC’s Leslie Barns maintenance facility is home to a carhouse with maintenance and administrative support spaces, a storage yard for 100...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-cannons-at-ttcs-leslie-barns-streetcar-facility-working-quite-well-in-keeping-birds-from-green-roof-2024-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railstate-surge-in-imports-stresses-train-capacity-at-port-of-vancouver-2024-04-04"In March, intermodal volume from the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia hit its highest level since August 2022, with a total of..." (Luczak,...Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railstate-surge-in-imports-stresses-train-capacity-at-port-of-vancouver-2024-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-02We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-02Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-updates-law-to-protect-sensitive-sectors-from-foreign-takeover-2024-04-02"Government officials who would only speak on a condition of anonymity during a technical briefing on the bill were careful to not name countries...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-updates-law-to-protect-sensitive-sectors-from-foreign-takeover-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-sets-final-spike-anniversary-steam-tour-schedule-2024-04-02"At these stops, the public will have the opportunity to see the 2816 up close, learn more about the locomotive and CPKC’s history and enjoy the...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-sets-final-spike-anniversary-steam-tour-schedule-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/im-taking-the-train-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-canada-heres-why-im-riding-the-rails-2024-04-02"If you're looking to observe the solar eclipse, our guide on how to observe the sun safely guide tells you what you need to know to..." (Howell,...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/im-taking-the-train-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-canada-heres-why-im-riding-the-rails-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-02The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-2024-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-28We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-28Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-rail-industry-2024-03-28"Predictive maintenance, improved safety, enhanced capacity utilization, enhanced passenger experiences and increased operational efficiency are five...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-rail-industry-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-awards-service-contract-to-siemens-mobility-2024-03-28"This builds on Siemens Mobility’s existing maintenance service contract with Metrolinx covering the West Region and signal and communications...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-awards-service-contract-to-siemens-mobility-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-new-indigenous-relations-policy-2024-03-28"The team is engaging with communities to develop and nurture strong, and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities across..." (CN, 2023)...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-new-indigenous-relations-policy-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/english-remains-biggest-challenge-facing-displaced-ukrainians-in-prince-george-2024-03-28"Canada’s open-door policy that has provided settlement supports, exemptions and work visas for Ukrainian refugees is coming to an end with the...Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/english-remains-biggest-challenge-facing-displaced-ukrainians-in-prince-george-2024-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-expands-into-ontario-with-cad-rail-fleet-services-ontario-ltd-and-reaches-a-23-year-agreement-for-rail-fleet-maintenance-with-onxpress-operations-inc-2024-03-21"CAD Rail Fleet Services (Ontario) Ltd. will be fully responsible for delivering its services, with safety and customer experience as the key focus...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-expands-into-ontario-with-cad-rail-fleet-services-ontario-ltd-and-reaches-a-23-year-agreement-for-rail-fleet-maintenance-with-onxpress-operations-inc-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-on-the-move-march-25-2024-2024-03-26"John Orr, executive vice-president and chief transformation officer at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is leaving the railway to join Norfolk...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-on-the-move-march-25-2024-2024-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-26We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-26Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-22CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-22Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-22We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-21CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-21Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-21We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposal-to-revamp-banffs-old-train-station-surrounding-area-inciting-debate-2024-03-21"Included in the plan are visions for a gondola running from the redevelopment area site to the Mt. Norquay Ski Resort, and a passenger rail...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposal-to-revamp-banffs-old-train-station-surrounding-area-inciting-debate-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay-2024-03-21"This commitment aims to enhance reliable trade flows with global markets, foster increased exports and optimize the efficiency of Canada’s national...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-company-to-turn-pulp-mill-into-distribution-hub-2024-03-21"Representing an important win in the bottleneck battle faced by Western Canada's resource industries, Buffalo Rail & Infrastructure Corporation on...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-company-to-turn-pulp-mill-into-distribution-hub-2024-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-19Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-19We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-allocates-funds-for-port-of-thunder-bay-upgrades-2024-03-19"The Canadian government will provide up to CA$3.7 million to upgrade the wharf at Keefer Terminal; expand the terminal's cargo laydown area; develop...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-allocates-funds-for-port-of-thunder-bay-upgrades-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-nationals-roster-a-motive-power-menagerie-2024-03-19"CN has bucked the industry trend that has largely shunned new motive power purchases in recent years in favor of rebuild in-kind programs and..."...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-nationals-roster-a-motive-power-menagerie-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-railway-age-10-most-influential-industry-leaders-2024-03-19"Railway Age subscribers may now nominate an individual they believe is the single-most influential active (non-retired) man..." (Luczak, 2024) Click...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-railway-age-10-most-influential-industry-leaders-2024-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-15The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic association dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-15CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-15Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-15We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for our members attending National Railway Day 2024 in Winnipeg! CARS has arranged an exclusive...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-opportunity-for-cars-members-tour-the-cn-campus-at-national-railway-day-2024-2024-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-pi-day-express-celebrating-math-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-03-14March 14th is Pi Day, a day celebrated around the world by math enthusiasts and foodies alike. While most people associate Pi Day with the...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-pi-day-express-celebrating-math-in-the-canadian-railway-industry-2024-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-14The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic association dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-connection-to-the-railway-2024-03-14"In 1967, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the country, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation commissioned Gordon Lightfoot to write and perform...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-connection-to-the-railway-2024-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-prioritizes-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec-2024-03-14"Today, the Minister of Transport and Québec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Peter Schiefke,...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-prioritizes-rail-safety-investments-in-quebec-2024-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-12CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-episode-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-12Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-12The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic association dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-a-stucki-company-2024-03-12CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: A. Stucki Company For over a century, A. Stucki has been trusted by rail companies for providing...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-a-stucki-company-2024-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-rail-safety-investments-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-areas-and-other-regions-in-ontario-2024-03-05"Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-rail-safety-investments-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-areas-and-other-regions-in-ontario-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farm-safety-week-farm-safety-includes-being-rail-safe-2024-03-05"With nearly 45,000 kilometres of active railway tracks and roughly 40,000 railway crossings from coast to coast, many Canadians encounter..."...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farm-safety-week-farm-safety-includes-being-rail-safe-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2024-short-line-of-the-year-mse-2024-03-05"Celebrating more than 100 years of service, the 42-mile Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) extends from Pascagoula to Evanston, Miss., and is the...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2024-short-line-of-the-year-mse-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-host-redcabins-railway-interior-innovation-summit-2024-2024-03-05"Attended by decision-makers in train interiors – from manufacturers, operators, designers, suppliers, associations and government agencies – the...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-host-redcabins-railway-interior-innovation-summit-2024-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-07CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-07Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-international-womens-day-2024-inspire-inclusion-2024-03-08As we celebrate International Women's Day 2024, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers is thrilled to join the global campaign theme of...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-international-womens-day-2024-inspire-inclusion-2024-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-08The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic association dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-05Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cargounit-orders-vectron-and-smartron-locomotives-from-siemens-mobility-2024-03-05"This agreement builds on Cargounit’s existing relationship with Siemens Mobility, increasing its fleet to include 66 Vectrons and..." (May, 2024)...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cargounit-orders-vectron-and-smartron-locomotives-from-siemens-mobility-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-minn-met-council-dart-2024-03-05"The Metropolitan Council has approved a labor agreement with the ATU Local 1005, which represents more than 2,000 train and bus operators,...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-minn-met-council-dart-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-solutions-acquires-west-rail-construction-2024-03-05"This acquisition provides North American Rail Solutions and thus American Track, the opportunity to expand local presence and service offerings to...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-solutions-acquires-west-rail-construction-2024-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-our-team-on-national-employee-appreciation-day-2024-03-01Today, on National Employee Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the incredible team that drives the Canadian...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-our-team-on-national-employee-appreciation-day-2024-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-01CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-01Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-01The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is a dynamic association dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-driving-innovation-and-collaboration-in-canadas-railway-industry-2024-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-29CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-02-29Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-museum-of-eastern-ontario-brings-history-to-life-2024-02-29"From model train building to Morse code communication lessons, these hands-on experiences certainly offer a fun way to..." (Jen, 2024) Click here...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-museum-of-eastern-ontario-brings-history-to-life-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/modernization-of-the-railway-to-the-arctic-port-2024-02-29"This not only contributes to regional development but also opens up new prospects for exporting and transporting various goods, including crucial...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/modernization-of-the-railway-to-the-arctic-port-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-awards-tunnelling-contract-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-2024-02-29"It includes detailed design and construction of a 500-metre tunnel connecting the terminus of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis Station to...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-metrolinx-awards-tunnelling-contract-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-2024-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-27CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! Check out our new episode here:...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-02-27Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-involved-explore-committee-opportunities-at-cars-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-calls-on-ottawa-to-replace-aging-fleet-2024-02-27"Many of these railcars were built between 1946 and 1955, yet they serve a network of approximately more than 250 communities across..." (Hayes,...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-calls-on-ottawa-to-replace-aging-fleet-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-jumped-in-last-half-of-2023-as-albertas-oil-output-grows-2024-02-27"Though they then declined six per cent to 157,142 in December, that was still 25 per cent higher than the country's crude-by-rail shipments in..."...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-jumped-in-last-half-of-2023-as-albertas-oil-output-grows-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fruitful-collaborations-cn-keeps-it-fresh-2024-02-27"Last year, CMA CGM turned to CN to successfully move approximately 27,000 tons of Moroccan citrus from Tangier, Morocco, directly to key Canadian...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fruitful-collaborations-cn-keeps-it-fresh-2024-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-23CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-soucy-belgen-sainte-claire-2024-02-23CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Soucy Belgen Ste-Claire Since 1967, Soucy has been a trailblazer in the field of off-road mobility,...Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-soucy-belgen-sainte-claire-2024-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-22CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-milestones-and-memories-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-cars-members-2024-02-22Wow, can you believe it's been over thirty years since CARS first hit the rails? We're feeling all the warm fuzzies just thinking about the...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-milestones-and-memories-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-cars-members-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-ottawa-putting-up-60m-for-churchill-railway-upgrades-port-redevelopment-2024-02-22"The two levels of government will each contribute $30 million to improve the Hudson Bay Railway, which is the northern Manitoba community's only...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-ottawa-putting-up-60m-for-churchill-railway-upgrades-port-redevelopment-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-premier-kinew-and-minister-vandal-announce-support-for-the-arctic-gateway-group-in-northern-manitoba-2024-02-22"The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and the Honourable Wab...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-premier-kinew-and-minister-vandal-announce-support-for-the-arctic-gateway-group-in-northern-manitoba-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strabag-wins-second-phase-tunnel-work-on-torontos-eglinton-crosstown-extension-2024-02-22"The project known as Advance Tunnel 2 will include design and build work on a 500m tunnel from east of Jane Street to..." (Menteth, 2024) Click here...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strabag-wins-second-phase-tunnel-work-on-torontos-eglinton-crosstown-extension-2024-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-15-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-15-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-15-1CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-15-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-milestones-and-memories-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-cars-members-2024-02-15Wow, can you believe it's been over thirty years since CARS first hit the rails? We're feeling all the warm fuzzies just thinking about the...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-milestones-and-memories-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-cars-members-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-15The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exhibition-in-old-montreal-museum-looks-at-black-communitys-work-on-the-railways-2024-02-15"The community is crisscrossed by train tracks, and its history is linked to the rails, being home..." (Greig, 2024) Click here for the full article...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exhibition-in-old-montreal-museum-looks-at-black-communitys-work-on-the-railways-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railroad-group-wants-to-make-tracking-train-cargo-as-easy-as-on-amazon-2024-02-16"The project, called RailPulse, comes as the $99-billion U.S. freight railroad industry seeks to bolster volume that has been stagnant for more than...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railroad-group-wants-to-make-tracking-train-cargo-as-easy-as-on-amazon-2024-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-balticas-role-in-shaping-the-future-of-freight-logistics-2024-02-16"Malnača emphasised that as the project advances, it not only ensures seamless passenger services but also unlocks abundant opportunities for the...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-balticas-role-in-shaping-the-future-of-freight-logistics-2024-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-15CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-for-sustainability-2024-02-13"In late 2023, CN published its latest biennial sustainability report that provided an update on its sustainability strategy and..." (Progressive...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-for-sustainability-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-canadas-eagle-pass-symbolizes-unity-americas-exemplifies-crisis-2024-02-15"Work teams had to cut and blast passages through granite shield and unforgiving mountains, build trestle bridges across soaring..." (McKitrick,...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-canadas-eagle-pass-symbolizes-unity-americas-exemplifies-crisis-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yorks-national-railway-museum-exhibition-looks-at-rail-travel-and-disability-2024-02-15"It is part of Curating for Change, an England-wide programme which aims to challenge the underrepresentation of disabled museum..." (Russell, 2024)...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yorks-national-railway-museum-exhibition-looks-at-rail-travel-and-disability-2024-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-13The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-13CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-ft-milwaukee-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adventures-atlantic-canadas-only-passenger-train-2024-02-13"With the exception of the obscure Quebec, North Shore & Labrador in the frigid mining country of northern Quebec and Labrador, the Ocean is the only...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adventures-atlantic-canadas-only-passenger-train-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shelterbelts-a-problem-solver-and-a-big-part-of-prairie-history-2024-02-13"The railroad car was designed as a travelling classroom including living quarters for the “travelling lecturer.” Long rows of seats were set up like...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shelterbelts-a-problem-solver-and-a-big-part-of-prairie-history-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-is-big-capex-spend-still-a-trend-in-2024-2024-02-13"Despite lingering economic, regulatory and political uncertainty in the rail industry, the Class Is aren’t holding back on..." (Stagl, 2024) Click...Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-is-big-capex-spend-still-a-trend-in-2024-2024-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-13-years-of-dedication-and-innovation-at-cars-sylvia-newell-2024-02-08-1As Sylvia Newell marks her remarkable 13-year anniversary with the Canadian Association for Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on...Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-13-years-of-dedication-and-innovation-at-cars-sylvia-newell-2024-02-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-08-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-2024-02-09CARS has now released eight episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-out-now-2024-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-09The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-13-years-of-dedication-and-innovation-at-cars-sylvia-newell-2024-02-08As Sylvia Newell marks her remarkable 13-year anniversary with the Canadian Association for Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-13-years-of-dedication-and-innovation-at-cars-sylvia-newell-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-02-08CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-08The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-full-year-2023-earnings-eps-beats-expectations-2024-02-06"Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the ..." (Simply...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-full-year-2023-earnings-eps-beats-expectations-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-virtual-reality-event-to-show-new-rail-network-2024-02-08"The virtual reality event will allow participants to explore the changes as a pedestrian or cyclist using a gamepad and visualise the new improved...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-virtual-reality-event-to-show-new-rail-network-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-legal-team-recognized-for-supporting-diversity-2024-02-08"The virtual reality event will allow participants to explore the changes as a pedestrian or cyclist using a gamepad and visualise the new improved...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-legal-team-recognized-for-supporting-diversity-2024-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-02-06CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-06The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-launching-one-fare-to-save-transit-riders-1600-2024-02-06"Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-launching-one-fare-to-save-transit-riders-1600-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-canadas-best-employers-2024-2024-02-06"This prestigious accolade serves as a testament to VIA Rail's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional work environment to its employees,...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-canadas-best-employers-2024-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-ianr-updated-feb-2-with-stb-filing-2024-02-06"According to CN, the transaction “represents a meaningful opportunity to support the growth of local business by creating single-line service to...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-ianr-updated-feb-2-with-stb-filing-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/govt-of-canada-mandates-federally-regulated-companies-to-report-pay-data-2024-02-06"The Government of Canada recently introduced amendments to the Employment Equity Legislation that mandates all federally regulated companies, like...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/govt-of-canada-mandates-federally-regulated-companies-to-report-pay-data-2024-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-rail-awards-viterra-weyburn-terminal-as-elevator-of-the-year-2024-01-30"CPKC presents this award annually to grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single loading point, while consistently demonstrating...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-rail-awards-viterra-weyburn-terminal-as-elevator-of-the-year-2024-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-trials-use-of-hydrogen-tender-2024-01-30"The tender, developed by HGmotive, started testing with CPKC in November and will operate in freight trains throughout this..." (Simmons, 2024)...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-trials-use-of-hydrogen-tender-2024-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/blasting-through-the-snow-in-a-cn-jordan-spreader-2024-01-30"Invented in Canada by Oswald F. Jordan, who worked for the Canada Southern Railway (later New York Central), the Jordan Spreader was first built in...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/blasting-through-the-snow-in-a-cn-jordan-spreader-2024-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-up-cpkc-ns-2024-01-30"Kenny Rocker, Union Pacific (UP) Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales, provides a status report on operations, including the new..."...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-up-cpkc-ns-2024-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-01-26CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episodes-coming-soon-2024-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-26The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/championing-safety-in-railways-veronneau-solutions-secures-the-2023-safety-award-2024-01-23In the dynamic realm of railway operations, safety is the cornerstone, and Veronneau Solutions stands tall as the recipient of the 2023 Safety Award....Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/championing-safety-in-railways-veronneau-solutions-secures-the-2023-safety-award-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-23CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-23The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loud-fights-and-quiet-conversations-driving-the-quest-for-a-clean-power-grid-in-canada-2024-01-23"A new year of headlines began in earnest this week when the Alberta government tried to drag the federal government's clean electricity regulations...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loud-fights-and-quiet-conversations-driving-the-quest-for-a-clean-power-grid-in-canada-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2024-01-23"The results come after the railway reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year earlier as it faced falling consumer demand and..."...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-line-tunnel-contract-awarded-2024-01-23"The contract covers 3 km of twin tunnels under Pape Avenue from the Gerrard portal to the Don Valley bridge, with underground stations at Pape...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-line-tunnel-contract-awarded-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canada-ever-have-high-speed-rail-2024-01-23"While studies have found that high-speed rail networks in these corridors could boost business and tourism as..." (Elthrington, 2024) Click here for...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canada-ever-have-high-speed-rail-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adventures-two-routes-in-quebec-2024-01-23"After nine days at home, it was time to return to our Neighbor to the North for an additional ten days with more rides on VIA Rail, a tourist...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adventures-two-routes-in-quebec-2024-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-19CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-19The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) stands as a pivotal force in the dynamic world of rail transport. For both seasoned industry...Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-opportunities-the-cars-advantage-for-rail-suppliers-2024-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-jb-hunt-alltranstek-odyssey-logistics-2024-01-18"Also, Chec Morrow has been elevated to Director of Field Services at AllTranstek LLC, a rail transport management and consulting firm; and..."...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-jb-hunt-alltranstek-odyssey-logistics-2024-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cpkc-csx-updated-2024-01-18"Two Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) hydrogen-powered locomotives enter regular service in Calgary. Also, CSX’s first responder training program...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cpkc-csx-updated-2024-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-ages-2024-fast-trackers-25-under-40-honorees-2024-01-18"This year’s honorees were selected from freight and passenger railroads; government entities; and the supplier, contractor and..." (Worrell, 2024)...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-ages-2024-fast-trackers-25-under-40-honorees-2024-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-completes-2023-good-neighbor-program-2024-01-18"OmniTRAX announced Jan. 16 that it has completed its 2023 Good Neighbor Program, an annual community outreach initiative that included company...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-completes-2023-good-neighbor-program-2024-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/revolutionizing-rails-holland-lp-secures-2023-innovation-award-2024-01-17In the fast-paced world of rail technology, Holland LP emerges as a beacon of innovation, clinching the prestigious 2023 Innovation Award. This...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/revolutionizing-rails-holland-lp-secures-2023-innovation-award-2024-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-tips-to-help-workers-understand-the-consequences-of-neglecting-safety-2024-01-16"Low risk perception refers to the cognitive bias in which individuals underestimate the potential dangers or..." (Kramer & Morgan, 2024) Click here...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-tips-to-help-workers-understand-the-consequences-of-neglecting-safety-2024-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-supply-chain-buying-sci-2024-01-16"The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to closing conditions, including the..." (Kramer & Morgan, 2024) Click...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-supply-chain-buying-sci-2024-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-on-the-move-january-15-2024-2024-01-16"He also served as senior station manager at Amazon in Los Angeles, where..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2024) Click here for the full article...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-on-the-move-january-15-2024-2024-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/landry-to-fight-climate-change-move-people-from-highways-and-planes-to-high-speed-trains-2024-01-16"With the growing threat of a climate crisis, Canadians deserve frequent, reliable, high-speed and non-polluting rail service between our..."...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/landry-to-fight-climate-change-move-people-from-highways-and-planes-to-high-speed-trains-2024-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-12CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion-the-greenbrier-companies-wins-the-2023-diversity-award-2024-01-10In a remarkable showcase of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Greenbrier Companies emerged as the proud recipient of the 2023...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion-the-greenbrier-companies-wins-the-2023-diversity-award-2024-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-11CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-112-year-old-train-is-still-chugging-in-prince-george-bc-but-budget-concerns-could-take-it-off-the-rails-2024-01-11"CN Rail donated the train to the city in 1971 and it was later moved to a small rail line built in what is now..." (CBC News, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-112-year-old-train-is-still-chugging-in-prince-george-bc-but-budget-concerns-could-take-it-off-the-rails-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-stantecmorrison-hershfield-egis-2024-01-11"According to Edmonton, Alberta-based Stantec, the acquisition will expand its presence in most major Canadian markets, boost its Canadian workforce...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-stantecmorrison-hershfield-egis-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rj-corman-earns-two-nrc-awards-2024-01-11"R.J. Corman’s small-project award (less than $10 million) was for the buildout of a three-mile test loop at FAST, which allows suppliers to..."...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rj-corman-earns-two-nrc-awards-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-ns-31b-in-2023-economic-development-2024-01-11"Norfolk Southern (NS) teamed with 62 customers on industrial development projects totaling $3.1 billion in 2023, reflecting expansion or...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-ns-31b-in-2023-economic-development-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-railpros-alstom-2024-01-11"Alstom on Jan. 10 announced that Aymeric Sarrazin has been appointed as President of Digital & Integrated Systems, effective Feb. 1, replacing...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/people-news-railpros-alstom-2024-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services-...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-09CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-prosperity-let-your-voice-shape-budget-2024-2024-01-09Your voice matters, and here's an opportunity to make it resonate on a national stage! The Canadian government is inviting you to participate in...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unlocking-prosperity-let-your-voice-shape-budget-2024-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-track-ndp-bill-aims-to-make-train-passengers-a-priority-2024-01-09"The Rail Passenger Priority Act(opens in a new tab) seeks to amend the Canada Transportation Act to require railway companies to give passenger...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-track-ndp-bill-aims-to-make-train-passengers-a-priority-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/works-chugging-along-to-try-to-prioritize-people-over-freight-on-canadas-rail-lines-2024-01-09"It was supposed to be a two-hour train ride from London, Ont., to Toronto's Union Station, but it didn't work out that way for..." (Bergeron-Oliver,...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/works-chugging-along-to-try-to-prioritize-people-over-freight-on-canadas-rail-lines-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2024-railroader-of-the-year-tracy-robinson-cn-2024-01-09"Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail..." (Vantuono,...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2024-railroader-of-the-year-tracy-robinson-cn-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-rail-joins-cyclyx-plastic-recycling-effort-2024-01-09"Cyclyx International, a New Hampshire-based consortium with a mission to increase the recycling rate of plastic from 10 percent globally to 90...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-rail-joins-cyclyx-plastic-recycling-effort-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-remi-g-lalonde-as-executive-vice-president-2024-01-09"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the appointment of Remi G. Lalonde as Executive Vice-President and Special Advisor to the CEO in...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-remi-g-lalonde-as-executive-vice-president-2024-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2024-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-04CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2024-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-waterloo-central-purchases-canadian-pacific-4-6-2-2024-01-04"The Waterloo Central Railway has purchased former Canadian Pacific Railway G5c 4-6-2 No. 1238 and intends to restore the locomotive to operation,...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-waterloo-central-purchases-canadian-pacific-4-6-2-2024-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-waterloo-central-purchases-canadian-pacific-4-6-2-2024-01-04-1"A railway line also runs along the north side of Wilkes Avenue, starting near Shaftesbury Boulevard out to th..." (Liewicki, 2024) Click here for...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-waterloo-central-purchases-canadian-pacific-4-6-2-2024-01-04-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-most-exciting-new-trains-coming-in-2024-2024-01-04"Around the world, travelers are flocking back to trains, and demand is increasing across the board for high-speed trains, luxury “land cruises” and...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-most-exciting-new-trains-coming-in-2024-2024-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/floating-trains-as-fast-as-planes-toronto-startup-says-1000kmh-speeds-could-be-a-reality-in-the-next-decade-2024-01-04"The TransPod system design is complete with a fuselage, nose and tail. It floats along the rail magnetically and uses magnets and plasma technology...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/floating-trains-as-fast-as-planes-toronto-startup-says-1000kmh-speeds-could-be-a-reality-in-the-next-decade-2024-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-22As the sun sets on another busy week in the world of Canadian Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on the pivotal role our...Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warm-wishes-this-holiday-season-2023-12-22🎄🌟 Wishing our incredible CARS community a joyous and safe holiday season! 🌟🎁 As the year comes to a close, we express our gratitude for your...Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warm-wishes-this-holiday-season-2023-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-15As the sun sets on another busy week in the world of Canadian Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on the pivotal role our...Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-15Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-12As the sun sets on another busy week in the world of Canadian Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on the pivotal role our...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-12Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-introduces-social-product-declaration-to-track-environmental-and-social-impacts-of-its-products-2023-12-12"The system was developed with EDP International and records all the work done by the suppliers across the entire value..." (Hitachi Rail, 2023)...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-introduces-social-product-declaration-to-track-environmental-and-social-impacts-of-its-products-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-system-looking-good-2023-12-12"The reprieve in volume pressure and associated ability to reposition power and crews will typically slingshot network velocity higher again in...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-system-looking-good-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-csx-ns-2023-12-12"Also, CSX teamed with Nutrien to boost asset utilization and business, and marked a safety milestone in..." (Luczak, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-csx-ns-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rec-kicks-off-pathway-to-electrification-workshops-2023-12-12"Unlike industrial processes and other forms of transportation that appear firmly on a path to abandon fossil fuels for less problematic forms of...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rec-kicks-off-pathway-to-electrification-workshops-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-updating-train-brake-inspection-safety-rules-2023-12-12"Transport Canada reported that these changes are the second part of a 2022 Ministerial Order to boost cold weather brake performance, particularly...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-updating-train-brake-inspection-safety-rules-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-startups-to-giants-a-spectrum-of-ai-investment-opportunities-in-canada-2023-12-12"Canadian National Railway has partnered with Google Cloud to revamp its railway services and improve customer.." (Button, 2023) Click here for the...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-startups-to-giants-a-spectrum-of-ai-investment-opportunities-in-canada-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-named-to-2023-dow-jones-sustainability-world-and-north-america-indices-2023-12-12"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) is proud to announce, that in its first year as a combined company, it has been named to...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-named-to-2023-dow-jones-sustainability-world-and-north-america-indices-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yorkton-mayor-part-of-effort-to-switch-via-rail-service-route-2023-12-12"The proposal prepared for the consideration of the Government of Canada is to alter the current route of VIA Rail’s The Canadian from its current...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yorkton-mayor-part-of-effort-to-switch-via-rail-service-route-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/air-canada-launches-air-rail-connections-in-europe-2023-12-12"Air Canada customers can now book their flights to France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and onward train journeys on one ticket, simplifying...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/air-canada-launches-air-rail-connections-in-europe-2023-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-07-1CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-07-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-07-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-07-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-08Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-08Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-08As the sun sets on another busy week in the world of Canadian Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on the pivotal role our...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navigating-the-rails-cars-reflects-on-the-rail-industrys-journey-in-2023-2023-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-07CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-07Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-07Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-iowa-northern-railway-2023-12-07"CN, today announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway (IANR), which operates approximately 275 track miles...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-iowa-northern-railway-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reaches-over-100000-bookings-with-its-new-reservation-system-which-allows-for-a-simplified-more-convenient-accessible-and-autonomous-experience-2023-12-07"The scope of this key modernization project goes far beyond the update of a reservation system as the Corporation completely replaced the booking...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reaches-over-100000-bookings-with-its-new-reservation-system-which-allows-for-a-simplified-more-convenient-accessible-and-autonomous-experience-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-industry-to-reach-5076-billion-by-2034-driven-by-growing-reliance-on-train-services-future-market-insights-inc-2023-12-07"Based on the analysis of several industry dynamics, the global railroad equipment market is predicted to grow at a moderate CAGR of 5% during...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-industry-to-reach-5076-billion-by-2034-driven-by-growing-reliance-on-train-services-future-market-insights-inc-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-volumes-up-for-third-consecutive-month-in-november-2023-12-07"In November 2023, 12 of the 20 carload commodity categories tracked by the AAR each month saw carload gains compared with..." (Worrell, 2023) Click...Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-volumes-up-for-third-consecutive-month-in-november-2023-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-05Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-05Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/roundtable-at-cop28-to-address-logistics-emissions-2023-12-05"Pledge and Smart Freight Centre are hosting a round table in Dubai, UAE, during COP28, the United Nations climate conference, to bring together...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/roundtable-at-cop28-to-address-logistics-emissions-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patriot-rail-acquires-hydra-2023-12-05"According to Patriot Rail’s Dec. 4 announcement, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based short line holding company and HYDRA have built over 10-plus years “a...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patriot-rail-acquires-hydra-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-launches-national-supply-chain-office-2023-12-05"Among the other 20 actions recommended in the report were easing port congestion; addressing labor shortages and employee retention; protecting...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-launches-national-supply-chain-office-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millbrook-first-nation-logistics-firm-partnering-to-build-shipping-terminal-in-central-ns-2023-12-05"The facility is meant to improve the flow of cargo through the Port of Halifax and reduce congestion on downtown streets caused by..." (Rhodes,...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millbrook-first-nation-logistics-firm-partnering-to-build-shipping-terminal-in-central-ns-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-an-emerging-and-promising-industry-for-alberta-and-saskatchewan-2023-12-05"Despite being the smallest element, hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and is the most abundant element in..." (Collopy,...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-an-emerging-and-promising-industry-for-alberta-and-saskatchewan-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2023-was-a-very-good-year-really-2023-12-05"Take a look at the positives: Rail freight traffic is recovering. Service is improving. Railroad workers now have much-deserved paid sick leave, on...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2023-was-a-very-good-year-really-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brighter-days-ahead-2023-12-05"Earning a decent return on investment. Improving public confidence in, and understanding of, the important things we do for the ..." (Vantuono,...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brighter-days-ahead-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-port-of-montreal-qsl-and-oceanex-collaborate-to-create-a-domestic-green-corridor-2023-12-05"This corridor will make it possible to green one of Eastern Canada's busiest shipping routes, used daily between the Port of Montreal and the Port...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-port-of-montreal-qsl-and-oceanex-collaborate-to-create-a-domestic-green-corridor-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-05CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-lifetime-achievement-2023Ottawa, ON, December 1st, 2023 — The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is proud to announce that Randy Pocrnick has been awarded the...Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-lifetime-achievement-2023https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-01Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-magazine-fallwinter-2023-2023-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-01CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-01Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-28Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-28CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-28FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers Wins Prestigious MarCom Gold Award for "Riding the North Wind" Article in InsideTrack...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-28"Moore, who will work out of the company’s downtown Toronto office, will be responsible for leading a Canadian Transportation and Infrastructure team...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-28-1Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-28-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-on-the-cbsa-carm-client-portal-now-2023-11-28"Moreover, if you use the service of a customs broker you must provide delegation of authority to continue to allow them to transact business on your...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-on-the-cbsa-carm-client-portal-now-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-economic-statement-makes-linkages-to-public-transit-but-more-support-is-needed-from-government-2023-11-28"However, without significant investment in public transit infrastructure, Canada’s transit agencies cannot expand transit networks to meet rising...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-economic-statement-makes-linkages-to-public-transit-but-more-support-is-needed-from-government-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-toronto-agree-to-new-deal-including-transit-support-2023-11-28"Under a new deal reached Nov. 27, the government of Ontario will provide the city of Toronto with up to C$1.2 billion in provincial operating...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-toronto-agree-to-new-deal-including-transit-support-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-funding-supports-supply-chain-ai-projects-2023-11-28"The ALDO Group, a leading Canadian fashion retailer, is currently using AI to develop a comprehensive solution aimed at automating key processes, as...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-funding-supports-supply-chain-ai-projects-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-multi-max-plus-versatility-in-motion-2023-11-28"Greenbrier examined this market and discovered that more than 50% of this business is transported by highway truck, which means many of these tall...Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-multi-max-plus-versatility-in-motion-2023-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-21We are excited for our upcoming CARS Annual Toronto Supplier Suite, the final event of the CARS calendar! We hope to see you for our annual...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-21FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers Wins Prestigious MarCom Gold Award for "Riding the North Wind" Article in InsideTrack...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-21CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-21"Moore, who will work out of the company’s downtown Toronto office, will be responsible for leading a Canadian Transportation and Infrastructure team...Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-named-as-wsp-canadas-executive-vice-president-for-transportation-and-infrastructure-2023-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-17We are excited for our upcoming CARS Annual Toronto Supplier Suite, the final event of the CARS calendar! We hope to see you for our annual...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-17Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-17CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-17FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers Wins Prestigious MarCom Gold Award for "Riding the North Wind" Article in InsideTrack...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-wins-prestigious-marcom-gold-award-for-riding-the-north-wind-article-2023-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-16CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-16Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-selling-fast-2023-10-27-1Dear CARS Community, We trust this message finds you well. We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each member of our community, whether you...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-selling-fast-2023-10-27-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-68-customers-suppliers-and-supply-chain-partners-under-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2023-11-16"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today recognized 68 of its customers, suppliers and supply chain partners for their enhanced and continued commitment to...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-68-customers-suppliers-and-supply-chain-partners-under-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuta-calls-for-collaborative-funding-model-to-support-public-transit-in-quebec-2023-11-16"The recent proposal from the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Geneviève Guilbault, to cap Quebec’s contribution to future deficits of...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuta-calls-for-collaborative-funding-model-to-support-public-transit-in-quebec-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-epa-rule-will-no-longer-categorically-preempt-state-locomotive-regs-2023-11-16"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing revisions to its regulations addressing preemption of state and local regulation of...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-epa-rule-will-no-longer-categorically-preempt-state-locomotive-regs-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-honors-12-companies-with-sustainability-partner-award-2023-11-16"The award was open to all of UP’s customers and suppliers and was based on a company’s sustainability efforts, such as the use of innovative...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-honors-12-companies-with-sustainability-partner-award-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-16We are excited for our upcoming CARS Annual Toronto Supplier Suite, the final event of the CARS calendar! We hope to see you for our annual...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2023-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-27CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-27Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-selling-fast-2023-10-27The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-selling-fast-2023-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-20CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-today-2023-10-20The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-today-2023-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-20Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail...Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-tomorrow-2023-10-19The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-tomorrow-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-begins-procurement-process-for-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-10-19"The Request for Proposals (RFP) process, which will be ongoing until the middle of 2024, is looking for a private developer to work on the “largest...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-begins-procurement-process-for-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-railroads-recognize-leaders-in-hazardous-materials-safety-2023-10-19"The Association of American Railroads (AAR) presented Railway Association of Canada’s Andy Ash with the 2023 Holden-Proefrock Award for career...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-railroads-recognize-leaders-in-hazardous-materials-safety-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-19CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-19Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-13Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-13The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-13CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-06CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-06The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-06Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-05CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-05The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-05Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ntsb-how-not-to-blow-a-gasket-2023-10-05"The National Transportation Safety Board has released findings and safety recommendations on DOT-117 tank cars that address the performance of...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ntsb-how-not-to-blow-a-gasket-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-at-railway-interchange-2023-2023-10-05"Vice President of Leasing Christo Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer Danny Brown, Midwest Fleet Manager Daniel Daugherty, and Wiskerchen Truck &...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relam-at-railway-interchange-2023-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-expo-presents-perfect-time-to-explore-sustainable-transport-2023-10-05"Three years after the lockdowns of 2020, it’s great to see the public transportation sector return in such numbers for this..." (Railway-News, 2023)...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-expo-presents-perfect-time-to-explore-sustainable-transport-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-an-inclusive-approach-to-procurement-2023-10-05"Traditionally, this has meant using suppliers that are at least 51% owned and operated by an underrepresented or underserved..." (Luczak, 2023)...Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-an-inclusive-approach-to-procurement-2023-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sylvia-newell-speaking-today-at-rsi-education-conference-during-railway-interchange-2023-10-03CARS is excited to share that Sylvia Newell will be speaking at the Railway Supply Institute’s upcoming education conference hosted at Railway...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sylvia-newell-speaking-today-at-rsi-education-conference-during-railway-interchange-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-03The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-hotel-rate-ending-soon-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-03Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-track-to-lower-carbon-intensity-2023-10-03"Through a close partnership with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company and one of the largest manufacturers of freight locomotives worldwide, the...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-track-to-lower-carbon-intensity-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-awards-uiuc-5-million-to-establish-national-university-rail-center-of-excellence-2023-10-03"The NURail CoE will appropriate its resources towards research areas encompassing a wide range of critical topics. Potential research topics may...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-awards-uiuc-5-million-to-establish-national-university-rail-center-of-excellence-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-unveil-italys-first-hydrogen-train-at-expo-ferroviaria-2023-10-03"During the event, Alstom will unveil Italy’s first hydrogen train, which is set to enter commercial service along the non-electrified...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-unveil-italys-first-hydrogen-train-at-expo-ferroviaria-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-coby-bullard-headlines-railway-interchange-2023-10-03"Railway Interchange kicked off Oct. 2 with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Senior Vice President Coby Bullard covering his railroad’s April 14,...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkcs-coby-bullard-headlines-railway-interchange-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-03CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-today-eod-2023-09-29Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-today-eod-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-29The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sylvia-newell-speaking-at-rsi-education-conference-during-railway-interchange-2023-09-29CARS is excited to share that Sylvia Newell will be speaking at the Railway Supply Institute’s upcoming education conference hosted at Railway...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sylvia-newell-speaking-at-rsi-education-conference-during-railway-interchange-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-09-29CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-29Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-proposes-new-way-of-funding-go-transit-stations-spurring-nearby-development-2023-09-28"The government says they would need to show a reduction in development costs to help offset the fee for developers, such as reduced parking...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-proposes-new-way-of-funding-go-transit-stations-spurring-nearby-development-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-canadian-thanksgiving-october-9-2023-now-available-2023-09-28"Please refer to the document below to access the list of Intermodal Gate hours for Thanksgiving in.." (CN, 2023) Click here for the full article CN....Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-canadian-thanksgiving-october-9-2023-now-available-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-nsfec-bnsf-2023-09-28"The expansion complements current service to FEC terminals in Titusville and Miami and provides shippers an opportunity to land traffic closer to...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-nsfec-bnsf-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evolution-of-agincourt-go-2023-09-28"The latest chapter in the station’s history saw it undergo a massive transformation. A new station building was built, and new platforms, tunnels...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evolution-of-agincourt-go-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-tomorrow-eod-2023-09-28Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-tomorrow-eod-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-28The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-26The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-friday-2023-09-26Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-friday-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/combilift-intros-first-agv-2023-09-26"Minister of Transport and Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault announced the new funding on Tuesday, saying that it is part of the CAQ government's...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/combilift-intros-first-agv-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ol-canada-announces-recipients-of-roger-cyr-awards-2023-09-26"MOriginally from New Zealand, he is a life-long train enthusiast who fell in love with the CPKC railway when he moved to Canada—which is one..."...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ol-canada-announces-recipients-of-roger-cyr-awards-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barts-three-pillars-of-fire-safety-get-the-gold-apta-awards-bart-the-2023-apta-rail-safety-gold-award-2023-09-26" It is important to consider all forms of preventative methods to combat and handle a fire in any situation at.." (Abu-Khaled, 2023) Click here for...Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barts-three-pillars-of-fire-safety-get-the-gold-apta-awards-bart-the-2023-apta-rail-safety-gold-award-2023-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-5-business-days-2023-09-22Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-5-business-days-2023-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-22The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-6-business-days-2023-09-21Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-6-business-days-2023-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-20The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-marks-the-launch-of-rail-safety-week-2023-2023-09-21"Over the past 10 years, Transport Canada has significantly strengthened its oversight program and continues to take.." (Transport Canada, 2023)...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-marks-the-launch-of-rail-safety-week-2023-2023-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-bay-perfectly-located-for-canadas-first-concrete-rail-tie-production-says-german-manufacturer-2023-09-21"As Canadian rail companies start investing in more modern rail infrastructure, PCM RAILONE Canada Corp. felt this was the right time to set up a..."...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-bay-perfectly-located-for-canadas-first-concrete-rail-tie-production-says-german-manufacturer-2023-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interswitching-trial-begins-2023-09-21"As Canadian rail companies start investing in more modern rail infrastructure, PCM RAILONE Canada Corp. felt this was the right time to set up a..."...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interswitching-trial-begins-2023-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-spending-60-million-to-improve-and-upgrade-railway-system-2023-09-21"Minister of Transport and Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault announced the new funding on Tuesday, saying that it is part of the CAQ government's...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-spending-60-million-to-improve-and-upgrade-railway-system-2023-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-8-business-days-2023-09-19Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-8-business-days-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-19The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-resurrects-iconic-steam-era-logo-2023-09-14"Emerging last week, 3309 sported a major carbody change, with the red and white Canadian National emblem as it was introduced by the..." (Host,...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-resurrects-iconic-steam-era-logo-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-cn-chief-security-officer-and-chief-of-cn-police-service-north-america-stephen-covey-rail-group-on-air-2023-09-19"This long-time law enforcement professional shares his insights on the complex job of overseeing public safety and security at a Class I railroad...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-cn-chief-security-officer-and-chief-of-cn-police-service-north-america-stephen-covey-rail-group-on-air-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-women-in-rail-nominations-deadline-sept-29-2023-09-19"This award celebrates women leaders in rail and women trailblazers with a track record of breaking down barriers and helping to create industry...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-women-in-rail-nominations-deadline-sept-29-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-edmonton-awarded-c5-million-for-transit-safety-2023-09-19"The funding will support several city initiatives, including the renovation of two vacant cafes into work stations, as well as system-wide..." (City...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-edmonton-awarded-c5-million-for-transit-safety-2023-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-15The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-10-business-days-2023-09-15Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-10-business-days-2023-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-14The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-11-business-days-2023-09-14Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-11-business-days-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-canadian-us-intermodal-service-2023-09-14"The two carriers will utilize new intermodal steel wheel interchanges in Detroit and Chicago to seamlessly operate like a single-line intermodal..."...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-canadian-us-intermodal-service-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cs-update-rail-yard-technology-2023-09-14"Solutions from Progress Rail — such as Nitro Suite, Talos™, PowerView™and PR Uptime™ — enable railroads to take a “building-block approach to...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cs-update-rail-yard-technology-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gar-to-expand-short-line-railroad-portfolio-updated-2023-09-14"The transaction includes the 18-mile Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR) and Pinsly’s Railroad Distribution Services, Inc. (RDS), a rail-served...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gar-to-expand-short-line-railroad-portfolio-updated-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mario-peloquin-keynotes-next-gen-train-control-2023-09-14"VIA Rail Canada Inc. President and CEO Mario Péloquin will deliver the keynote address at Railway Age’s 2023 Next-Gen Train Control Conference,...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mario-peloquin-keynotes-next-gen-train-control-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-bart-ttc-vta-georgia-beltline-corridor-clearsyhart-2023-09-14"Also, wireless service will soon be available for all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) riders; Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Mobility...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-bart-ttc-vta-georgia-beltline-corridor-clearsyhart-2023-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-12The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-13-business-days-2023-09-12Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-13-business-days-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-high-impact-wheels-causing-damage-to-rails-track-structures-2023-09-12"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 7 issued Safety Advisory 2023-04 recommending that railroads use Wheel Impact ..." (Luczak, 2023)...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-high-impact-wheels-causing-damage-to-rails-track-structures-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-increases-service-between-ottawa-and-london-this-fall-2023-09-12"VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the reintroduction of two round trips between Toronto and Ottawa and one round trip between...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-increases-service-between-ottawa-and-london-this-fall-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-have-to-look-after-each-other-on-cybersecurity-cyber-centre-head-2023-09-12"Sami Khoury, the head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, was in D.C. this week for an international cybersecurity summit and..." (McCarten,...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-have-to-look-after-each-other-on-cybersecurity-cyber-centre-head-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-explore-ways-to-grow-ridership-2023-09-12"Recognizing the profound impact of the pandemic on transit ridership across Canada, CUTA acknowledges the financial strain placed on..." (The...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-explore-ways-to-grow-ridership-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-women-opens-applications-for-mentorship-positions-2023-09-12"The new program provides LRW members the opportunity to share industry knowledge, leadership, networking, presentation and communication skills,...Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-women-opens-applications-for-mentorship-positions-2023-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-08Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-15-business-days-2023-09-08Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-15-business-days-2023-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2023-speaker-announcment-2023-09-08We're thrilled to announce Mario Péloquin, President & CEO of VIA Rail Canada, as a distinguished speaker at National Railway Day 2023! Mario brings...Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2023-speaker-announcment-2023-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ramps-up-service-in-ontario-returning-it-to-pre-pandemic-levels-2023-09-08"Via Rail is increasing service in Ontario, returning the passenger railway to levels not seen since before the..." (The Canadian Press, 2023) Click...Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ramps-up-service-in-ontario-returning-it-to-pre-pandemic-levels-2023-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-08The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-07Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-16-business-days-2023-09-07Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-16-business-days-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-07The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2023-speaker-announcment-2023-09-07We're thrilled to announce Mario Péloquin, President & CEO of VIA Rail Canada, as a distinguished speaker at National Railway Day 2023! Mario brings...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2023-speaker-announcment-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-new-york-train-service-set-to-resume-after-summer-shutdown-2023-09-07"Amtrak announced in late June it would halt service on the Canadian National Railway Co. line due to speed restrictions prompted by summer heat,...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-new-york-train-service-set-to-resume-after-summer-shutdown-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-morgan-stanleys-11th-annual-laguna-conference-on-september-13-2023-09-07"Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address the Morgan Stanley’s 11th Annual...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-morgan-stanleys-11th-annual-laguna-conference-on-september-13-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-work-with-siscog-on-rail-validation-system-project-2023-09-07"Encompassing the long-term planning to the day-of-operation of train timetables, rolling stock and staff, including optimization features, the...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-work-with-siscog-on-rail-validation-system-project-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-releases-five-new-transit-safety-posters-2023-09-07"Operation Lifesaver (OLI) released five new transit posters in English and Spanish for nationwide use to remind transit riders to make safe choices...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-releases-five-new-transit-safety-posters-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caboose-day-is-coming-to-renfrew-2023-09-07"Renfrew's iconic CP Railway Caboose will be re-introduced to a new generation of fans as the volunteers who banded together to preserve and update...Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caboose-day-is-coming-to-renfrew-2023-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-18-business-days-2023-09-05Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-18-business-days-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-05The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-awards-contract-to-kenaidan-contractors-ltd-for-construction-of-pedestrian-connection-2023-09-05"The new pedestrian tunnel will be weather-proof and will shorten the distance to just 0.06 miles that can be walked in two minutes and it will...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-awards-contract-to-kenaidan-contractors-ltd-for-construction-of-pedestrian-connection-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iana-bic-collaborate-on-geofencing-2023-09-05"According to the organizations, which partnered in 2021, IANA will handle collecting and reviewing geofence coordinates for North American...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iana-bic-collaborate-on-geofencing-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pjm-certified-for-wheel-strength-calculations-2023-09-05"PJM is described as an accredited test center according to ISO/IEC 17025; it carries out tests worldwide for the approval of rail vehicles in the...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pjm-certified-for-wheel-strength-calculations-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investing-in-asean-to-drive-growth-and-create-opportunities-for-canadians-and-our-partners-2023-09-05"Canada announced the following investments to strengthen its partnership with the Indo-Pacific region and in support of key areas of focus at the...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investing-in-asean-to-drive-growth-and-create-opportunities-for-canadians-and-our-partners-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-hydraulic-damper-market-is-projected-to-show-impressive-growth-between-2023-and-2029-itt-koni-alstom-dispen-zf-friedrichshafen-2023-09-05"The report contains different market predictions related to revenue size, production, CAGR, Consumption, gross margin, price and other...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-hydraulic-damper-market-is-projected-to-show-impressive-growth-between-2023-and-2029-itt-koni-alstom-dispen-zf-friedrichshafen-2023-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-20-business-days-2023-09-01Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-20-business-days-2023-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-01The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-01Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-mbta-metro-north-sound-transit-ttc-via-rail-2023-08-31"Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency (MBTA) announces its vision to improve safety, service, equity, sustainability and culture; commuter...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-mbta-metro-north-sound-transit-ttc-via-rail-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-railmark-wabtec-2023-08-31"Wabtec has joined E-filliates, a corporate membership program administered by Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment,...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-railmark-wabtec-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gar-to-expand-short-line-railroad-portfolio-2023-08-31"The transaction includes the 18-mile Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR) and Pinsly’s Railroad Distribution Services, Inc. (RDS), a rail-served...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gar-to-expand-short-line-railroad-portfolio-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-kontrol-technologies-accenture-2023-08-31"According to Kontrol, the company will be installing a customized emission and air quality solution, as well as providing real-time monitoring over...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-kontrol-technologies-accenture-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-21-business-days-2023-08-31Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-21-business-days-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-31The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-31Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-29For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-24-business-days-2023-08-29Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-24-business-days-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-29The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-29Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-spending-25m-on-upgrades-at-winnipegs-historic-union-station-2023-08-29"That includes over $25 million for Winnipeg's Union Station on Main Street, the hub of the Crown corporation's network, where Via president and CEO...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-spending-25m-on-upgrades-at-winnipegs-historic-union-station-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-launches-umo-contactless-payment-system-on-victoria-regional-transit-2023-08-29"As riders board the bus, they present their app’s QR code to a new onboard digital.." (Lewis, 2023) Click here for the full article Lewis, Brandon....Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-launches-umo-contactless-payment-system-on-victoria-regional-transit-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-trade-in-goods-sees-q2-turnaround-2023-08-29"Global goods trade showed signs of a turnaround in the second quarter of 2023, driven by strong automobile production and sales, but further upward...Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-trade-in-goods-sees-q2-turnaround-2023-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-24-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-24-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-24-business-days-2023-08-24Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-24-business-days-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-25The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-25Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-invests-more-than-80m-in-its-heritage-stations-2023-08-25"VIA Rail is privileged to own Heritage Stations across its network that have played an integral role in Canada's rail..." (VIA Rail Canada, 2023)...Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-invests-more-than-80m-in-its-heritage-stations-2023-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-26-business-days-2023-08-24Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-26-business-days-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-24The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-24Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/veteran-and-retired-cn-employee-celebrates-100th-birthday-touring-canada-by-train-2023-08-24"Not too long after getting his start, Hamill was given leave to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second..." (Durant, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/veteran-and-retired-cn-employee-celebrates-100th-birthday-touring-canada-by-train-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mass-transit-releases-2023-40-under-40-honorees-2023-08-24"The magazine’s evaluation committee assessed more than 170 nominations for this round of..." (Wanek-Libman,Abu-Khaled, Lewis, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mass-transit-releases-2023-40-under-40-honorees-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-update-track-inspection-2023-2023-08-24"Remote users benefit from online datasets, which typically are updated within minutes, along with automated alerts if pre-set thresholds are..."...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-update-track-inspection-2023-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/product-update-signal-houses-and-components-2023-08-24"The devices recently were installed at three different locations in southeast Florida to primarily offer protection against the..." (Renderman,...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/product-update-signal-houses-and-components-2023-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-22For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-29-business-days-2023-08-22Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-29-business-days-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-22The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-open-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-22Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2023-women-in-rail-awards-2023-08-22"This award celebrates women leaders in rail and women trailblazers with a track record of breaking down barriers and helping to create industry...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2023-women-in-rail-awards-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railstate-canadian-railroads-close-to-matching-volumes-seen-before-bc-ports-strike-2023-08-22"Train volume on CN increased over the June average in early August, which would help clear some of the ..." (Worrell, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railstate-canadian-railroads-close-to-matching-volumes-seen-before-bc-ports-strike-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rogers-wants-option-to-launch-ttc-service-before-deals-struck-with-other-carriers-2023-08-22"The minister, whose portfolio includes responsibility for wireless licences, launched a consultation process last month in a bid to speed up...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rogers-wants-option-to-launch-ttc-service-before-deals-struck-with-other-carriers-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-making-critical-infrastructure-upgrades-to-aurora-go-station-2023-08-22"The Ontario government is making critical infrastructure upgrades to Aurora GO Station, providing commuters with better service, more transit...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-making-critical-infrastructure-upgrades-to-aurora-go-station-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-work-begins-on-montreal-metro-blue-line-extension-2023-08-22"Workers will be diverting underground infrastructure such as pipes and sewer lines to make way for..." (Haines, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-work-begins-on-montreal-metro-blue-line-extension-2023-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Forest Railway Pedestrian Bridge Professional services-Engineering Rolling...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-31-business-days-2023-08-18Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-31-business-days-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-18The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-18Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-18CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-lacmta-mdot-metrolinx-septa-trillium-line-trimet-2023-08-18"A recent poll finds community support for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) C Line (Green) extension to..."...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-lacmta-mdot-metrolinx-septa-trillium-line-trimet-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-lakes-proclaims-rail-safety-week-sept-18-24-2023-08-18"Educating and informing the public about rail safety – reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-lakes-proclaims-rail-safety-week-sept-18-24-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-upgrades-needed-for-two-way-all-day-go-rail-service-in-york-region-2023-08-18"Infrastructure upgrades will include a new second platform and track, a new pedestrian tunnel with elevators, additional parking spaces and rail...Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-upgrades-needed-for-two-way-all-day-go-rail-service-in-york-region-2023-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-32-business-days-2023-08-17Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-32-business-days-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-17The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-17Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-logistics-trucker-tools-partner-to-boost-real-time-freight-tracking-2023-08-17"According to Trucker Tools, BNSF Logistics chose the company as its new technology provider “due to its long track record as a successful technology...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-logistics-trucker-tools-partner-to-boost-real-time-freight-tracking-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-difference-between-leaders-and-managers-2023-08-17"Lately I have become a student of history, in particular railroad and military, and from that have come to believe there is a huge difference...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-difference-between-leaders-and-managers-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-canadiens-practice-facility-to-be-named-cn-sports-complex-2023-08-17"As part of Rail Safety Week and to mark the start of the Canadiens' training camp, CN is inviting the public and Habs fans to come meet the CN team...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-canadiens-practice-facility-to-be-named-cn-sports-complex-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-candocaltrax-duos-railroad-software-siemens-mobility-2023-08-17"Also, Duos Technologies installs its 13th Railcar Inspection Portal; Railroad Software earns a spot on the..." (Luczak, 2023) Click here for the...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-candocaltrax-duos-railroad-software-siemens-mobility-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-family-tradition-bnsf-family-has-223-years-of-service-2023-08-17"Tradition is a hallmark of the railroad industry and for railroaders alike. Stanley “Shane” Mudge, Assistant Director, Network Control Systems...Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-family-tradition-bnsf-family-has-223-years-of-service-2023-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-34-business-days-2023-08-15Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-34-business-days-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-15The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-15Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-battery-locomotive-under-development-2023-08-15"Cando Rail & Terminals is developing a lithium-ion battery-powered locomotive to offer a zero-emission replacement for diesel shunters in yards and...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-battery-locomotive-under-development-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-container-terminals-announces-new-board-director-2023-08-15"Ms. O’Hagan brings tremendous industry experience to GCT’s Board as a seasoned Canadian executive and corporate director in the transportation and...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-container-terminals-announces-new-board-director-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-accept-credit-and-debit-payments-for-fares-on-transit-starting-next-week-2023-08-15"The ability to use debit and credit cards as payment on the TTC comes as those options were implemented on other transit services such as..."...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-accept-credit-and-debit-payments-for-fares-on-transit-starting-next-week-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cpkc-csx-ns-2023-08-15"The 2816 Empress steam locomotive, which was built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works, hauling a CPKC business train, will depart Calgary, Alta.,...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cpkc-csx-ns-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-cta-marta-metro-transit-metrolinx-septa-sound-transit-ttc-2023-08-15"Crime declines at Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Metro Transit in St. Louis reach...Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-cta-marta-metro-transit-metrolinx-septa-sound-transit-ttc-2023-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-10The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-386-business-days-2023-08-10Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-386-business-days-2023-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-08Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-08CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-38-business-days-2023-08-08Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-38-business-days-2023-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-08The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-04Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-04CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-41-business-days-2023-08-04Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-41-business-days-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-04The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2023-08-04"With effect from September 8 Martin Imbleau has been appointed as CEO of VIA HFR/VIA TGF Inc, the organisation set up to manage Canada’s High...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2023-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-03Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-03CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-42-business-days-2023-08-03Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-42-business-days-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-03The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-fleet-management-system-market-set-for-more-growth-managerplus-solutions-railnova-facilities-management-express-2023-08-03"The study is a perfect balance bridging both qualitative and quantitative information of Worldwide Railway Fleet Management..." (AMA Research &...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-fleet-management-system-market-set-for-more-growth-managerplus-solutions-railnova-facilities-management-express-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-rail-acquires-clinton-terminal-railroad-2023-08-03"While Regional Rail on Aug. 2 reported acquiring the assets of Clinton Terminal Railroad, the 3.5-mile line will be owned by its Carolina Coastal...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-rail-acquires-clinton-terminal-railroad-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-railway-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-the-brotherhood-of-locomotive-engineers-and-trainmen-2023-08-03"The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and BNSF Railway have reached a system-wide agreement this week that will significantly...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-railway-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-the-brotherhood-of-locomotive-engineers-and-trainmen-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-companies-not-planning-to-return-to-five-day-weeks-after-four-day-trial-2023-08-03"Companies saw revenue increase by 15 per cent during the trial, weighted by..." (Johnson, 2023) Click here for the full article Johnson, Daniel....Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-companies-not-planning-to-return-to-five-day-weeks-after-four-day-trial-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-mbta-montreal-rem-oc-transpo-la-metro-2023-08-03"Also, Montreal’s Reseau express metropolitain (REM) shuts down on first official day of service; OC Transpo is still unclear as to when LRT will...Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-mbta-montreal-rem-oc-transpo-la-metro-2023-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-01Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-01CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-47-business-days-2023-08-01Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-47-business-days-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-01The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huge-kettle-of-fish-faces-new-transport-minister-pablo-rodriguez-2023-08-01"Leaving his spot atop the Heritage Department, Rodriguez takes over from Omar Alghabra, who assumed the cabinet post in January 2021 while ..."...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huge-kettle-of-fish-faces-new-transport-minister-pablo-rodriguez-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reopens-nova-scotia-link-cut-off-by-recent-floods-in-under-a-week-2023-08-01"The floods, which left at least three people dead and one more missing, significantly damaged homes and infrastructure across the province, and..."...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reopens-nova-scotia-link-cut-off-by-recent-floods-in-under-a-week-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-modernize-60-additional-locomotives-with-wabtec-2023-08-01"The modernizations will help to improve locomotive fuel efficiency, where CN remains a leader in the North American rail industry, consuming...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-modernize-60-additional-locomotives-with-wabtec-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-south-shore-branch-opens-for-service-2023-08-01"Federal, provincial and municipal officials and stakeholders held a commissioning ceremony for the South Shore Branch of the Réseau express...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-south-shore-branch-opens-for-service-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arci-2q23-freight-car-numbers-on-the-rise-2023-08-01"In second-quarter 2023, railcar orders rose 95% to 16,194 from first-quarter 2023’s 8,307; deliveries were up 6% to 11,919 from..." (Luczak, 2023)...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arci-2q23-freight-car-numbers-on-the-rise-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-lands-order-for-cpkc-hydrogen-locomotive-program-2023-08-01"The company has supplied CPKC with 20 fuel cell engines over the past two years. They are being used in three locomotives, with..." (Luczak, 2023)...Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-lands-order-for-cpkc-hydrogen-locomotive-program-2023-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-28Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-28CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-45-business-days-2023-07-28Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-45-business-days-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-28The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rodriguez-appointed-as-canadas-minister-of-transport-2023-07-28"Rodriguez leaves his spot atop the Heritage Department and takes over from Omar Alghabra, who has served as Transport Minister since..." (Carolina,...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rodriguez-appointed-as-canadas-minister-of-transport-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-ai-start-up-is-helping-north-american-diesel-trains-clean-up-their-act-2023-07-28"While companies have touted electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuel as ways to cut emissions from air and road travel, reducing the climate...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-ai-start-up-is-helping-north-american-diesel-trains-clean-up-their-act-2023-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-25Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-25CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-48-business-days-2023-07-25Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-48-business-days-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-25Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-25The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-slow-down-timeline-for-faster-toronto-quebec-city-railway-2023-07-25"Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Thursday he hopes the high-frequency rail line will be running by the mid-2030s, rather than the..."...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-slow-down-timeline-for-faster-toronto-quebec-city-railway-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-burden-of-cybercrime-remains-high-even-as-awareness-grows-2023-07-25"As well, in addition to the technical, legal and public relations costs incurred by companies in the wake of an incident, the report shows...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-burden-of-cybercrime-remains-high-even-as-awareness-grows-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-consortia-invited-to-bid-on-canadas-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-07-25"Canada’s High Frequency Rail project, which aims to provide improved and more accessible rail service and support long-term regional and economic...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-consortia-invited-to-bid-on-canadas-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-21CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-52-business-days-2023-07-21Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-52-business-days-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-21Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-21The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-shortlists-three-groups-to-vie-for-toronto-quebec-city-rail-line-2023-07-20"Speaking at a news conference in Montreal’s downtown train station Thursday, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-shortlists-three-groups-to-vie-for-toronto-quebec-city-rail-line-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-20Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-20CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-53-business-days-2023-07-20Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-53-business-days-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-20Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-95-sold-out-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-20The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-20The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-final-spike-steam-tour-set-for-april-2024-2023-07-20"It served as a “roving steam-powered ambassador” for Canadian Pacific (CP) throughout Canada and the U.S. before being placed in storage in 2012,...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-final-spike-steam-tour-set-for-april-2024-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-tsbs-fox-reappointed-as-chair-2023-07-20"A message in the TSB’s annual report, published on May 29, 2023, indicated Fox’s intention to retire, with her..." (Worrell, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-tsbs-fox-reappointed-as-chair-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-explore-commuter-rail-service-from-airdrie-to-okotoks-2023-07-20"In a mandate letter that Premier Danielle Smith sent last week to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, Premier...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-explore-commuter-rail-service-from-airdrie-to-okotoks-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-ai-fault-detection-is-transforming-the-maintenance-of-railway-infrastructure-2023-07-20"However, the maintenance of railway infrastructure has historically been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, with technicians required...Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-ai-fault-detection-is-transforming-the-maintenance-of-railway-infrastructure-2023-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-14Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-14CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-56-business-days-2023-07-14Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-56-business-days-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-14Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-14The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-14The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-security-technology-market-analysis-geography-trends-demand-and-forecasts-2030-kejo-limited-company-mil-spec-industries-modular-connections-llc-2023-07-14"The technology is majorly used in airport security, courier companies, railway departments, mass transit, logistics, port security, and...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-security-technology-market-analysis-geography-trends-demand-and-forecasts-2030-kejo-limited-company-mil-spec-industries-modular-connections-llc-2023-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-13Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-13CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-58-business-days-2023-07-13Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-58-business-days-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-13Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-13The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-13The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-metro-north-sjrrc-via-rail-2023-07-11"The upgrades to the station, one of the busiest on its network, range from civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work to retrofitting...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-metro-north-sjrrc-via-rail-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/check-out-greater-montreals-new-public-transit-map-2023-07-13"The map now includes four major modes of transportation: the metro, the commuter train, the new light rail system (REM) and the..." (Ray, 2023)...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/check-out-greater-montreals-new-public-transit-map-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-between-downtowns-and-airports-a-priority-alberta-government-says-2023-07-13"Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tasked Devin Dreeshen with exploring a commuter rail system around Alberta in a mandate letter Tuesday that outlined...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-between-downtowns-and-airports-a-priority-alberta-government-says-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reconditioned-bearing-performance-testing-2023-07-13"As part of the AAR Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) program, MxV Rail is exploring alternative inspection methods that not only can identify...Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reconditioned-bearing-performance-testing-2023-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-11Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-11CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-60-business-days-2023-07-11Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-60-business-days-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-11Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-90-sold-out-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-11The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-11The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-its-transformation-by-breaking-ground-on-construction-of-cutting-edge-toronto-maintenance-centre-2023-07-11"This major upgrade will provide a state-of-the-art maintenance facility for VIA Rail's new fleet of 32 trains in the Québec City-Windsor corridor...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-its-transformation-by-breaking-ground-on-construction-of-cutting-edge-toronto-maintenance-centre-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-extends-sponsorship-of-lpgas-canadian-womens-open-2023-07-11"Golf Canada said Monday in a statement that, as a result of the sponsorship extension, the purse for the Canadian Women’s Open will..." (Canadian...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-extends-sponsorship-of-lpgas-canadian-womens-open-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-study-to-explore-yyc-airport-to-downtown-calgary-rail-transit-link-2023-07-11"The provincial government of Alberta and the municipal government of Calgary are pushing forward with a new study on linking downtown Calgary and...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-study-to-explore-yyc-airport-to-downtown-calgary-rail-transit-link-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-lrt-advances-with-new-underpass-beneath-go-tracks-2023-07-11"While Metrolinx's Toronto crews continue to chip away at the various transit expansion projects underway, the company’s Mississauga portfolio is...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-lrt-advances-with-new-underpass-beneath-go-tracks-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-inspection-service-market-2023-current-trends-business-outlook-growth-strategies-potential-challenges-and-risks-and-forecast-for-2030-railpros-ensco-inc-sgs-american-track-2023-07-11"It encompasses a wide range of critical factors influencing the Railway Inspection Service Market, including market trends, competitive landscape,...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-inspection-service-market-2023-current-trends-business-outlook-growth-strategies-potential-challenges-and-risks-and-forecast-for-2030-railpros-ensco-inc-sgs-american-track-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rogers-eyeing-5g-upgrades-to-toronto-subway-this-this-fall-ttc-report-2023-07-11"Although Rogers says it is committed to providing other wireless carriers access to the network, the TTC CEO report doesn't say whether customers of...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rogers-eyeing-5g-upgrades-to-toronto-subway-this-this-fall-ttc-report-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-new-light-rail-line-launches-at-the-end-of-the-month-2023-07-11"Running 16.6 kilometres from Gare Centrale to Brossard stations, it's the first branch of the network to be built, with additional lines expected...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-new-light-rail-line-launches-at-the-end-of-the-month-2023-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-its-transformation-by-breaking-ground-on-construction-of-cutting-edge-toronto-maintenance-centre-2023-07-11-1"This major upgrade will provide a state-of-the-art maintenance facility for VIA Rail’s new fleet of 32 trains in the Québec City-Windsor corridor...Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-its-transformation-by-breaking-ground-on-construction-of-cutting-edge-toronto-maintenance-centre-2023-07-11-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-07The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-07The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-07Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-62-business-days-2023-07-07Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-62-business-days-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-07CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-07Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-06The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-06The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-06Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-63-business-days-2023-07-06Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-63-business-days-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-provides-funding-for-coastline-rail-project-in-quebec-2023-07-06"The project calls for installing a large retaining wall to protect coastline cliffs from further erosion and potential collapse; repairing tracks;...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-provides-funding-for-coastline-rail-project-in-quebec-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-hopes-to-keep-train-service-communication-on-track-2023-07-06"Ritsma had met with Caroline Mulroney, the provincial government's transportation minister, in November, and that..." (Cluff, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-hopes-to-keep-train-service-communication-on-track-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-wins-significant-component-order-for-major-german-austrian-transit-consortium-project-2023-07-06"The order will enhance the passenger experience and power the new train cars for the transit consortium led jointly by six transportation companies...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-wins-significant-component-order-for-major-german-austrian-transit-consortium-project-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-fund-quebec-rail-infrastructure-project-2023-07-06"The Canadian government will provide more than C$10 million in funding for a rail infrastructure project protecting a coastal railway on..."...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-fund-quebec-rail-infrastructure-project-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grief-weighs-on-lac-megantic-as-sombre-vigil-marks-10-year-anniversary-of-deadly-explosion-2023-07-06"On the 10th anniversary of the disaster and her mother's death, Grimard, who now lives in Montreal, returned to the town to participate in a..."...Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grief-weighs-on-lac-megantic-as-sombre-vigil-marks-10-year-anniversary-of-deadly-explosion-2023-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-04Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-04The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-is-leveraging-technology-to-increase-safety-and-efficiency-2023-07-04"Bringing together solutions for engineering, safety, and infrastructure inspection, RailWorks Technical Services is enabling customers to make..."...Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-is-leveraging-technology-to-increase-safety-and-efficiency-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-2022-sustainability-data-supplement-2023-07-04"CN on June 30 published its 2022 sustainability data supplement outlining the railroad's performance in the areas of safety, environment, people,...Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-2022-sustainability-data-supplement-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-ykdfn-member-helping-to-steer-a-huge-canadian-rail-project-2023-07-04"Fiona Blondin, a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, has joined the board of a project designed to transform passenger rail in..."...Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-ykdfn-member-helping-to-steer-a-huge-canadian-rail-project-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-service-between-london-and-toronto-ending-this-fall-as-via-rail-returns-2023-07-04"The service was a result of an agreement between Metrolinx, Ontario's regional transit agency, CN, and VIA Rail Canada, to operate with the..." (CBC...Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-service-between-london-and-toronto-ending-this-fall-as-via-rail-returns-2023-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-30The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-06-30Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-67-business-days-2023-06-30Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-67-business-days-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-friday-canada-day-2023-06-30Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Monday (July 3rd) and will return to work on Tuesday, July 4th. Please ensure all time-sensitive...Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-friday-canada-day-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-06-30The CPKC | CARS Luncheon will be hosted on July 26th, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a members-only event, and non-members are not permitted to...Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-cpkc-cars-luncheon-july-26th-2023-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-65-business-days-2023-06-30Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-65-business-days-2023-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-29The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-67-business-days-2023-06-29Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-67-business-days-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-06-29Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-85-sold-out-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-first-hydrogen-train-is-taking-passengers-2023-06-29"It's a demonstration that launched earlier this month to show how electricity stored as hydrogen can replace diesel fuel on railways where...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-first-hydrogen-train-is-taking-passengers-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mario-peloquin-begins-his-mandate-as-via-rails-president-and-chief-executive-officer-2023-06-29"Mr. Péloquin brings over three decades of experience in the rail industry, a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities it presents, and...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mario-peloquin-begins-his-mandate-as-via-rails-president-and-chief-executive-officer-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-corporate-knights-2023-best-50-corporate-citizens-in-canada-2023-06-29"For the fifteenth consecutive year, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has earned a place on the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and placed...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-corporate-knights-2023-best-50-corporate-citizens-in-canada-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-unveils-new-locomotive-livery-2023-06-29"In a separate vote of shareholders at the railway’s investor day today, 40% also chose the same..." (Stephens, 2023) Click here for the full article...Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-unveils-new-locomotive-livery-2023-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-27The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-69-business-days-2023-06-27Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-69-business-days-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-27Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-light-rail-on-south-shore-could-launch-within-30-to-45-days-2023-06-27"The developers of the REM light rail project say they are ready to carry out the final phase of testing on the section of rail between Brossard, on...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-light-rail-on-south-shore-could-launch-within-30-to-45-days-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-bowmanville-construction-partners-as-construction-manager-for-bowmanville-extension-project-2023-06-27"Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP) as the construction manager that will help inform the detailed design and provide...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-bowmanville-construction-partners-as-construction-manager-for-bowmanville-extension-project-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apollo-strengthens-global-presence-with-strategic-expansion-into-canada-appoints-industry-veteran-tim-mccreight-as-vp-of-business-development-2023-06-27"This appointment marks a significant step in Apollo's strategic expansion in Canada, drawing on national cybersecurity expertise to better serve...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apollo-strengthens-global-presence-with-strategic-expansion-into-canada-appoints-industry-veteran-tim-mccreight-as-vp-of-business-development-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-2816-passes-boiler-test-2023-06-27"The railroad recognized the CPKC Steam Team at the Ogden Shops in Calgary, who completed 2816’s 15-year boiler inspection, as well as an..."...Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-2816-passes-boiler-test-2023-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-23The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-71-business-days-2023-06-23Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-71-business-days-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-23Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-23In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "Women currently constitute nearly 12% of all...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-csx-partner-to-develop-additional-hydrogen-locomotives-2023-06-23"As an initial step in the collaboration, CSX says it plans to convert one of its diesel locomotives using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by..."...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-csx-partner-to-develop-additional-hydrogen-locomotives-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nars-honors-ottensmeyer-with-lifetime-achievement-award-2023-06-23"The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) recently awarded former Kansas City Southern President and CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer with..."...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nars-honors-ottensmeyer-with-lifetime-achievement-award-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-in-engineering-day-2023-breaking-barriers-and-empowering-innovation-2023-06-23"By embracing diversity, the engineering industry can gain access to a broader range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas and is, therefore, able...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-in-engineering-day-2023-breaking-barriers-and-empowering-innovation-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-10-years-of-international-women-in-engineering-day-2023-06-23"INWED is an event for female engineers and allies who wish to strive and ensure their organization is doing everything possible to be..." (Ross,...Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-10-years-of-international-women-in-engineering-day-2023-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-22The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-22Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-bypass-land-acquisition-nears-finish-line-2023-06-22"The Government of Canada will take physical possession of the land parcels on Aug. 1, 2023, a date PSPC said “will make it possible to carry out the...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-bypass-land-acquisition-nears-finish-line-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-bcp-for-bowmanville-extension-2023-06-22"Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP), a joint venture of Ledcor CMI Ltd. and Dragados Canada Inc., as construction manager...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-selects-bcp-for-bowmanville-extension-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-brc-seek-fra-waiver-extension-for-brake-health-program-2023-06-22"That technology is said to assist BRC inspectors “by focusing their inspection and repair efforts on specific cars, which helps make the...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-brc-seek-fra-waiver-extension-for-brake-health-program-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-take-temperature-of-mayoral-hopefuls-on-key-ttc-issues-2023-06-22"A group of TTC users is raising concerns about the public transit platforms of some leading contenders to be Toronto's next mayor, urging voters to...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-take-temperature-of-mayoral-hopefuls-on-key-ttc-issues-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-planning-1-million-advertising-campaign-to-inform-riders-of-trillium-line-launch-2023-06-22"The 'Connections Move You' campaign will "inform and prepare residents and generate positive interest" for the launch of the..." (Pringle, 2023)...Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-planning-1-million-advertising-campaign-to-inform-riders-of-trillium-line-launch-2023-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-71-business-days-2023-06-21Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-71-business-days-2023-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-20The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-20Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-74-business-days-2023-06-20Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-74-business-days-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-20Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/significant-changes-to-torontos-transit-system-explained-in-new-ttc-video-2023-06-20"Infrastructure repairs are scheduled to begin on Broadview Avenue’s streetcar tracks and overhead power system an..." (O'Brien, 2023) Click here for...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/significant-changes-to-torontos-transit-system-explained-in-new-ttc-video-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-next-step-for-cpkc-fully-fusing-and-fostering-growth-as-the-newest-class-i-2023-06-20"Yet, he’s experienced something of late that was similarly long, grueling and imposing: the two-year grind to combine..." (Stagl, 2023) Click here...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-next-step-for-cpkc-fully-fusing-and-fostering-growth-as-the-newest-class-i-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-supply-and-the-global-supply-risk-why-we-should-be-concerned-2023-06-20"My article highlighting China’s strategy to dominate global rail supply and its desire to conquer the North American rail supply market, posted on...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-supply-and-the-global-supply-risk-why-we-should-be-concerned-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ft-the-fintech-times-canadas-real-time-rail-delays-are-an-unmitigated-disaster-2023-06-20"Payments Canada has announced that the launch of the country’s forthcoming Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system has been delayed..." (Riehl, 2023)...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ft-the-fintech-times-canadas-real-time-rail-delays-are-an-unmitigated-disaster-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-launches-carbon-emissions-calculator-for-its-combined-network-2023-06-20"This innovative web-based tool is designed to give customers greater insight into the carbon footprint of CPKC's transportation services by..."...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-launches-carbon-emissions-calculator-for-its-combined-network-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-canada-invest-in-greener-public-transit-2023-06-20"This investment builds on a $165 million investment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and will allow the City of Calgary to purchase and deploy up...Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-canada-invest-in-greener-public-transit-2023-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-16Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-82-business-days-2023-06-16Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-82-business-days-2023-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-16Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-16The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-16In honour of World Sea Turtle Day, here is today's adorable fun fact! Did you know that... "Japanese rail workers build adorable track underpasses...Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-15The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-15For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-15Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-83-business-days-2023-06-15Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-in-83-business-days-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-the-devastation-of-wildfires-ripples-through-the-whole-economy-2023-06-15"By the first week of June, there were already hundreds of fires across Canada, darkening the sky, and sending fine particulate..." (Friedman, 2023)...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-the-devastation-of-wildfires-ripples-through-the-whole-economy-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-premier-danielle-smiths-railway-dining-car-restaurant-is-up-for-sale-2023-06-15"Located in High River, Alta., where Smith and her husband, David Moretta, make their home, The Dining Car is made..." (Dawson, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-premier-danielle-smiths-railway-dining-car-restaurant-is-up-for-sale-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-funding-project-to-use-hydrogen-for-port-vehicles-2023-06-15"It is a collaboration between public and private sectors designed to showcase made-in-B.C. technology to support the..." (Atkins, 2023) Click here...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-funding-project-to-use-hydrogen-for-port-vehicles-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-at-risk-of-falling-behind-2023-06-15"At the same time, the survey reveals that one out of four companies are not currently using any of nine digital transformation software..." (Atkins,...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-at-risk-of-falling-behind-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-unveils-new-tram-designs-for-quebec-city-tramway-2023-06-15"The contract includes the design, supply and maintenance of 34 tram sets, as well as an option to acquire up to five ..." (May, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-unveils-new-tram-designs-for-quebec-city-tramway-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-annual-safety-recommendations-assessment-2023-06-15"The contract includes the design, supply and maintenance of 34 tram sets, as well as an option to acquire up to five ..." (Luczak, 2023) Click here...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-annual-safety-recommendations-assessment-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-explore-ways-to-re-attract-riders-after-pandemic-losses-2023-06-15"This will help stave off potential fare hikes or service cuts that could deter riders and jeopardize the financial stability of transit..." (CUTA,...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-explore-ways-to-re-attract-riders-after-pandemic-losses-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-15Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that its 9th Annual Golf...Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-announces-9th-annual-golf-tournament-will-support-freedom-dog-rescue-2023-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-09In honour of National Movie Night , here is today's cinamatic fun fact! Did you know that... "Production work for Rocky Mountain Express took place...Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-08-1The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-08-1For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-08-1Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-08-1Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/traccs-rail-day-2023-press-release-2023-06-08TRACCS RAIL DAY 2023 CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLETRANSPORTATION Toronto, May 31st, 2023 - TRACCS Transit and Rail, a leading Canadian...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/traccs-rail-day-2023-press-release-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-08Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-75-sold-out-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-08Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-08For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-08The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-new-railroad-new-livery-2023-06-08"It must have been difficult for Canadian Pacific Kansas City to produce a locomotive scheme that not only reflects the heritage of two iconic..."...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-new-railroad-new-livery-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zerolow-emission-locomotive-global-roundup-updated-2023-06-08"By 2050, in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement, zero-emission locomotives may have completely replaced conventional diesel-powered...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zerolow-emission-locomotive-global-roundup-updated-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-cpkc-petitions-for-modification-of-waiver-of-compliance-regarding-freight-car-brake-system-safety-standards-2023-06-08"Communications, FRA says, received by Aug. 7, 2023, will be considered “before final action is taken.” Comments received..." (Luvishis, 2023) Click...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-cpkc-petitions-for-modification-of-waiver-of-compliance-regarding-freight-car-brake-system-safety-standards-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-project-together-strikes-a-harmonious-chord-2023-06-08"The production, which begins with an inspiring Canadian First Nations drumming touch, comes straight out of Addiction Sound Studios in Nashville,...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-project-together-strikes-a-harmonious-chord-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/special-report-2023-trends-in-passenger-rail-2023-06-08"While the percentage is in line with where it has been historically, the success story is the increase in ridership rail modes..." (Wanek-Libman,...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/special-report-2023-trends-in-passenger-rail-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-sound-transit-controls-train-borne-noise-2023-06-08"Chief among them is controlling track- and vehicle-born noise, an important part of maintaining the support of an..." (Tuzik, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-sound-transit-controls-train-borne-noise-2023-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-06Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-06Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-saint-john-excited-for-future-growth-following-2023-conference-2023-06-06"Over the two day celebration of the ports contribution to the city and beyond, officials discussed the future with the pandemic now in..." (MacRae,...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-saint-john-excited-for-future-growth-following-2023-conference-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/staff-preparing-to-deliver-future-ready-report-to-guelph-council-2023-06-06"It will provide a transparent account of the city’s progress toward achieving its strategic..." (Hashizume, 2023) Click here for the full article...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/staff-preparing-to-deliver-future-ready-report-to-guelph-council-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-global-leaders-in-sustainability-2023-06-06"CN is building on its decarbonization initiatives, its deployment of operating technologies to drive safety and efficiency, its focus on making CN a...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-global-leaders-in-sustainability-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dsv-donates-transport-equipment-to-ukraine-military-2023-06-06"The first part of the donation was delivered in Ukraine on May 31, 2023. DSV expects to finish delivery of all assets..." (Inside Logistics Online...Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dsv-donates-transport-equipment-to-ukraine-military-2023-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-02In honour of National Donut Day, here is today's food fun fact! Did you know that... "During the 1933 Chicago Fair celebrations, donuts were given...Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-06-02Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-02Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-02The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-02Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-01For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-06-01Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-01Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-01Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-01The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-c125mm-to-improve-freight-transport-at-the-port-of-windsor-2023-06-01"According to Transport Canada, the project, which includes building a new warehouse and expanding the shorewall at the Port of Windsor, aims to..."...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-c125mm-to-improve-freight-transport-at-the-port-of-windsor-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-lacmta-maryland-dot-maryland-mta-smart-ttc-2023-06-01"The annual award, which honors a “man of the year,” is named for Ray LaHood, who served as the 2009-13 U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-lacmta-maryland-dot-maryland-mta-smart-ttc-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-gives-people-a-chance-to-get-to-the-city-saskatoon-speed-rail-line-concept-looking-for-public-support-2023-06-01"Henry Feldkamp stands between First and Ontario Avenues in the downtown core, the proposed site of a proposed above ground..." (Shynkaruk, 2023)...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-gives-people-a-chance-to-get-to-the-city-saskatoon-speed-rail-line-concept-looking-for-public-support-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-aims-to-improve-freight-transport-in-windsor-and-reduce-highway-401-congestion-2023-06-01"Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra provided details Friday of the investment of up to $12.5 million to the Essex Terminal Railway Company, from the...Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-aims-to-improve-freight-transport-in-windsor-and-reduce-highway-401-congestion-2023-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-30Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-30The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-30Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-05-30Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-70-sold-out-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2023-2023-05-30"Please note that payload weights in equipment to be delivered by CNTL can now be loaded per the normal requirements for shipments planned to arrive...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2023-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-metro-north-railroad-train-to-be-equipped-with-lasers-to-fight-slippery-rail-conditions-2023-05-30"Like other rail roads that operate in seasonal environments, Metro-North experiences leaf fall induced low ..." (MTA Metro-North Railroad, 2023)...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-metro-north-railroad-train-to-be-equipped-with-lasers-to-fight-slippery-rail-conditions-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-tools-can-save-half-your-time-study-finds-2023-05-30"It revealed that without digital tools, freight forwarders spend almost half of their working days..." (Atkins, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-tools-can-save-half-your-time-study-finds-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-fund-short-line-project-at-port-of-windsor-2023-05-30"The funding announced by Minister Omar Alghabra, from the National Trade Corridors Fund, is intended to help shift cargo traffic from..." (Trains,...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-fund-short-line-project-at-port-of-windsor-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-railway-market-2023-to-hit-significant-growth-2030-with-top-countries-data-2023-05-30"This "Smart Railway Market" report offers a thorough analysis of the industry, including forecasts for future growth, Market segments by product...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-railway-market-2023-to-hit-significant-growth-2030-with-top-countries-data-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-railway-infrastructure-maintenance-market-size-2023-key-player-analysis-trends-business-opportunity-and-forecast-till-2030-2023-05-30"This "Passenger Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Market" report offers a thorough analysis of the industry, including forecasts for future growth,...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-railway-infrastructure-maintenance-market-size-2023-key-player-analysis-trends-business-opportunity-and-forecast-till-2030-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-adds-1000-reefers-to-expanding-mmx-service-2023-05-30"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today announced the addition of 1,000 new, 53-foot, refrigerated intermodal containers...Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-adds-1000-reefers-to-expanding-mmx-service-2023-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-26For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-65-sold-out-2023-05-26Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-65-sold-out-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-26Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-26The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-26Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-26In honour of National Don’t Fry Day, here is today's overexposed fun fact! Did you know that... "According to results of both the 2010 U.S. National...Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oaklins-rolling-stock-spot-2023-05-25Publication by Oaklins SPOT ON | RAIL ROLLING STOCK | FEBRUARY 2023 Click Here to Read the Full ReportThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oaklins-rolling-stock-spot-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-25Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-25The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-25Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-50-sold-out-2023-05-25Sponsorship Sales NOW OPEN Ticket and Dinner Sales NOW OPEN 2023 Price Single Twosome Foursome Dinner $350 $700 $1,350 $60 Agenda 11:00 a.m....Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-9th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-over-50-sold-out-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheelrail-profile-asymmetric-hollow-worn-wheels-2023-05-25"As part of the AAR’s Wheel/Rail Profile Design and Maintenance Strategic Research Initiatives project, MxV Rail investigated the formation of hollow...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheelrail-profile-asymmetric-hollow-worn-wheels-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-launches-hiring-blitz-to-fill-500-jobs-2023-05-25"Recognizing the need for more staff to address the disruption and unreliability experienced by transit riders since the launch..." (Charbonneau,...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-launches-hiring-blitz-to-fill-500-jobs-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/michael-sabia-expected-to-head-up-hydro-quebec-reports-2023-05-25"Like an architect, she felt that her strength was in drawing the outlines of the strategic plan in collaboration with..." (The Canadian Press, 2023)...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/michael-sabia-expected-to-head-up-hydro-quebec-reports-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/things-are-looking-up-at-union-station-2023-05-25"Once complete, GO Transit customers will enjoy a new concourse that will seamlessly connect Bay and York Streets, provide wider platforms and..."...Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/things-are-looking-up-at-union-station-2023-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-23Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-23The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-23Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-councillors-should-receive-daily-updates-on-trillium-line-testing-report-recommends-2023-05-23"A report for the Light Rail Sub-Committee recommends councillors approve the reporting process for the trial running period, and ..." (Pringle,...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-councillors-should-receive-daily-updates-on-trillium-line-testing-report-recommends-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/telematics-tell-all-tracking-2023-05-23"The branch of information technology that deals with the long-distance transmission of computerized information, telematics is..." (Vantuono, 2023)...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/telematics-tell-all-tracking-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrhs-railway-age-rts-partner-on-historic-preservation-award-2023-05-23"Projects that result in returning the asset to use as originally intended will be prioritized vs. a static display or no..." (Vantuono, 2023) Click...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrhs-railway-age-rts-partner-on-historic-preservation-award-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-is-quite-goodbut-not-good-enough-2023-05-23"Projects that result in returning the asset to use as originally intended will be prioritized vs. a static display or no..." (Baker, 2023) Click...Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-is-quite-goodbut-not-good-enough-2023-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-19For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-19Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-19The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-19Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-monday-may-22nd-2023-05-19May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. After Confederation, the Queen's...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-monday-may-22nd-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-19In honour of International Museum Day, here is today's railway museum fun fact! Did you know that... "Born out of the Canadian Railroad Historical...Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-18Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-18The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-18Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-board-for-good-via-rail-provides-yearly-progress-update-on-sustainability-plan-2023-05-18"In the past year, the Corporation undertook several actions contributing to its 2025 objectives which include the reduction of greenhouse gas..."...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-board-for-good-via-rail-provides-yearly-progress-update-on-sustainability-plan-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-down-through-19-weeks-2023-05-18"North American rail volume for the first 19 weeks of the year (ending May 13) on 12 reporting U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads came in at..."...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-down-through-19-weeks-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearshoring-in-mexico-a-lifetime-opportunity-2023-05-18"CPKC, the merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, was originally announced on March 21, 2021, roughly one year..." (Vantuono, 2023)...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearshoring-in-mexico-a-lifetime-opportunity-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-alstom-psc-group-2023-05-18"The partnership, which the company says contemplates future export financing support and insurance for mobility projects led by..." (Worrell, 2023)...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-alstom-psc-group-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-network-opening-delayed-yet-again-with-no-date-set-yet-2023-05-18"The first portion of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), connecting downtown Montreal to Brossard on the city's South Shore, is now..." (CBC...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-network-opening-delayed-yet-again-with-no-date-set-yet-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peloquin-named-ceo-of-via-rail-canada-2023-05-18"Péloquin spent little more than a year as chief operating officer of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, being named..." (Trains,...Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peloquin-named-ceo-of-via-rail-canada-2023-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-16The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-16Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-c35mm-for-running-rail-replacement-2023-05-16"The maintenance project to optimize service and reduce noise levels will run through 2027, and cover the automated rapid transit system’s Expo Line...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-c35mm-for-running-rail-replacement-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-releases-selected-combined-historical-data-begins-reporting-consolidated-weekly-data-2023-05-16"This information has been furnished on a current report on Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-releases-selected-combined-historical-data-begins-reporting-consolidated-weekly-data-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-insights-2023-cpkc-in-depth-2023-05-16"Railway Age’s ninth annual Rail Insights Conference, presented virtually on June 22, will feature discussions with two top executives at newly...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-insights-2023-cpkc-in-depth-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-new-frontier-for-safety-efficiency-service-at-bnsf-2023-05-16"AI has the potential to help us make significant improvements in safety, asset utilization, service and operational..." (BNSF Railway Corporate...Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ai-new-frontier-for-safety-efficiency-service-at-bnsf-2023-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-15Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-12In honour of Mothers Day this weekend, here is today's mothering fun fact! Did you know that... "There are just over a thousand babies born each day...Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-12For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-12The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-12Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-12Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-11Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-11Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-11The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-registration-now-open-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-lecturing-to-dating-why-canada-and-india-might-finally-sign-a-trade-agreement-2023-05-11"Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Ottawa and Toronto this week is stoking hopes that Canada might..." (Karim, 2023)...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-lecturing-to-dating-why-canada-and-india-might-finally-sign-a-trade-agreement-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canadas-2023-annual-public-meeting-2023-05-11"As part of the APM pre-recorded session, VIA Rail will report to Canadians on its performance, financial results, and..." (VIA Rail, 2023) Click...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canadas-2023-annual-public-meeting-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-rail-2023-2023-05-11"NSH USA is exhibiting at the annual APTA Rail Conference, which takes place June 11-14, 2023 in..." (Railway-News, 2023) Click here for the full...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-rail-2023-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supporting-the-sustainability-journey-for-transportation-2023-05-11"It is one of the largest contributors to pollution in Europe, accounting for 28% of total emissions in the..." (Railway-News, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supporting-the-sustainability-journey-for-transportation-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frequentis-supports-digitalisation-of-french-railways-2023-05-11"The railway communication project FERCOM will pave the way for SNCF Réseau to transition to the Future Railway Mobile..." (Railway-News, 2023) Click...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frequentis-supports-digitalisation-of-french-railways-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-advances-plans-for-new-trainset-maintenance-facilities-2023-05-11"The four facilities will handle heavy maintenance (major extended repairs and overhauls); maintenance and inspections (M&I; routine maintenance,...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-advances-plans-for-new-trainset-maintenance-facilities-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-launches-mexico-midwest-express-premium-intermodal-service-2023-05-11"Single-line haul efficiencies, combined with seamless crossborder service, make CPKC intermodal transit times competitive with..." (CPKC, 2023)...Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-launches-mexico-midwest-express-premium-intermodal-service-2023-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-09The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-09Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-09Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held online...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-posts-excellent-recovery-in-2022-2023-05-09"Recovery, and the continued implementation of its modernization program are highlights of VIA Rail Canada's (VIA Rail) activities over the..." (VIA...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-posts-excellent-recovery-in-2022-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-cybersecurity-market-to-reach-145-billion-by-2030-2023-05-09"As governments combat inflation by raising interest rates, new job creation will slowdown and impact economic activity..." (Report Linker, 2023)...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-cybersecurity-market-to-reach-145-billion-by-2030-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-infrastructure-maintenance-market-current-status-and-future-trends-sncf-adif-fs-2023-05-09"Global Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2023-2029 is the latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-infrastructure-maintenance-market-current-status-and-future-trends-sncf-adif-fs-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-railway-market-insights-comprehensive-analysis-of-latest-trends-and-developments-siemenas-cisco-ibm-abb-huawei-thales-hitachi-alstom-fujitsu-2023-05-09"Along with the most recent patterns and figures that uncovers a wide examination of the market..." (Xherald, 2023) Click here for the full article...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-railway-market-insights-comprehensive-analysis-of-latest-trends-and-developments-siemenas-cisco-ibm-abb-huawei-thales-hitachi-alstom-fujitsu-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/efficient-rolling-stock-management-strategies-and-technologies-for-optimizing-rail-operations-2023-05-09"The significant driving factors influencing the growth of the Rolling Stock Management Market include growing demand for transportation of..."...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/efficient-rolling-stock-management-strategies-and-technologies-for-optimizing-rail-operations-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-forward-learning-from-australias-infrastructure-lessons-2023-05-09"As liberal-democratic cousins in the world of public policy, Australia and Canada share many common features and challenges, despite the 14,000 km...Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-forward-learning-from-australias-infrastructure-lessons-2023-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-05For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-today-2023-05-05The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-today-2023-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-05Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-05In honour of National Cartoonists Day, here is today's creative fun fact! Did you know that... "Canadian Lynn Johnston’s loosely autobiographical For...Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-tomorrow-2023-05-02The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-tomorrow-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-04Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-04The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-outline-demands-for-public-transit-system-east-of-montreal-2023-05-04"The expansion of public transit to the east end of Montreal and beyond has long been a contentious subject, but a group of mayors got..." (Spector,...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-outline-demands-for-public-transit-system-east-of-montreal-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-5-million-nofo-to-fund-a-rail-research-and-development-center-of-excellence-2023-05-04"The new program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will advance research and development efforts that..." (FRA, 2023) Click here...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-5-million-nofo-to-fund-a-rail-research-and-development-center-of-excellence-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-internet-outages-impact-transportation-2023-05-04"Over the past few months, we have seen highly publicized examples in which system failures have frustrated passengers and tarnished..."...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-internet-outages-impact-transportation-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-mobile-mow-workers-join-bmwed-2023-05-04"More than five dozen maintenance-of-way workers employed by Genesee & Wyoming's Railroad Engineering Services last week voted in..." (Progressive...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-mobile-mow-workers-join-bmwed-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-metrolinx-nymta-translink-2023-05-04"Also, Metrolinx offers a new way to pay for transit fares in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-metrolinx-nymta-translink-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-named-the-most-reputable-company-in-the-transportation-sector-according-to-leger-study-2023-05-04"VIA Rail saw a significant increase in the annual study this year, improving its reputation score by 4 points and bypassing all other ..." (Luczak,...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-named-the-most-reputable-company-in-the-transportation-sector-according-to-leger-study-2023-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-04-1The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-04-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Common Heavy Equipment Replacement (CHER) project - Bundle 7...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-02The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-02Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-friday-2023-05-02The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-applications-for-cars-board-of-directors-deadline-friday-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-2022-public-transit-use-in-metro-vancouver-nearly-as-much-as-pre-pandemic-levels-translink-data-shows-2023-05-02"Statistics from TransLink, the region's transit authority, show that 193.6 million trips were made across the system last year, a 48 per cent..."...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-2022-public-transit-use-in-metro-vancouver-nearly-as-much-as-pre-pandemic-levels-translink-data-shows-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-board-names-development-partner-for-lrt-megaprojects-1st-phase-2023-05-02"Green Line CEO Darshpreet Bhatti said the companies that make up BTC — Barnard Constructors of Canada LP, Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd. and WSP...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-board-names-development-partner-for-lrt-megaprojects-1st-phase-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-issues-rfq-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-tunnels-project-2023-05-02"The advanced tunnelling RFQ offers interested companies an opportunity to be included in the bidding process by asking them to present their...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-issues-rfq-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-tunnels-project-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fortis-prototype-fabrication-and-testing-2023-05-02"The United States currently has 92 nuclear power reactors at 53 power plants in operation providing 19% of the nation’s power..." (Dick & Rakoczy,...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fortis-prototype-fabrication-and-testing-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-canadian-rail-service-reliable-in-pandemic-2023-05-02"End-to-end transit time of containerized consumer goods from Shanghai to Ontario and Quebec, Canada, increased by 13.8 days, or 52%, from 2019 to...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-canadian-rail-service-reliable-in-pandemic-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-perspective-investing-in-the-future-of-rail-investing-in-lexington-nc-2023-05-02"As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the..." (Buncher,...Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-perspective-investing-in-the-future-of-rail-investing-in-lexington-nc-2023-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-04-27The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-now-open-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-28CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-28Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-28In honour of National Arbor Day, here is today's budding fun fact! Did you know that... "The psychological impact of trees on people’s moods,...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dreamstar-lines-back-to-the-future-2023-04-28"Dreamstar Lines, based in Newport Beach in Orange County, Calif., is the company working on putting the proposed train on..." (Alan, 2023) Click...Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dreamstar-lines-back-to-the-future-2023-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-27For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-opens-tomorrow-2023-04-27The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2023-sponsorship-opens-tomorrow-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-vancouver-to-the-marvel-universe-translink-reimagines-transit-hubs-2023-04-25"SkyTrain stations across Metro Vancouver have undergone a superhero makeover to encourage fans of the Marvel Universe to take transit to a ..."...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-vancouver-to-the-marvel-universe-translink-reimagines-transit-hubs-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-unveils-new-continental-shipping-service-in-bid-to-match-rivals-vast-network-2023-04-27"Canadian National Railway Co. announced a new North American container shipping service Monday, upping its financial forecast for the year on the...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-unveils-new-continental-shipping-service-in-bid-to-match-rivals-vast-network-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-drives-ceremonial-final-spike-joining-three-nations-updated-april-25-with-videos-and-us-operations-center-rendering-2023-04-27"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on April 14 became the first single-line, transnational railway connecting Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, marked...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-drives-ceremonial-final-spike-joining-three-nations-updated-april-25-with-videos-and-us-operations-center-rendering-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-quebec-city-lrv-contract-2023-04-27"Quebec City’s new 12-mile (19.3-kilometer) line is slated to open in 2028. More than 75% of it will be segregated from road traffic, but with...Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-quebec-city-lrv-contract-2023-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-25For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-25Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-25The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-25CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hiring-index-shows-big-jump-in-advertised-jobs-2023-04-25"The Conference Board of Canada has launched a new Canadian Hiring Index. It tracks changes in the volume of online job postings..." (Atkins, 2023)...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hiring-index-shows-big-jump-in-advertised-jobs-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-and-knight-swift-announce-multi-year-agreement-2023-04-25"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) announced today a new multi-year...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-and-knight-swift-announce-multi-year-agreement-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/defense-metals-announces-commencement-of-phase-ii-hydrometallurgical-pilot-plant-testing-2023-04-25"Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that further to the news...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/defense-metals-announces-commencement-of-phase-ii-hydrometallurgical-pilot-plant-testing-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-up-and-gmxt-announce-new-mexico-us-canada-intermodal-service-2023-04-25"Canadian National Railway Company, Union Pacific Railroad and GMXT have announced the creation of the..." (Robinson, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-up-and-gmxt-announce-new-mexico-us-canada-intermodal-service-2023-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-14-1In honour of National Kindergarten Day, here is today's young fun fact! Did you know that... "For 40 years, Canada's trains brought schooling to...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-14-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-21The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-21Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-21CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-multi-year-agreement-with-schneider-2023-04-21"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today announced a new multi-year agreement with Schneider National Inc., a premier...Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpkc-announces-multi-year-agreement-with-schneider-2023-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-20For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-20Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-20CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-20The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-based-tech-company-raises-260-million-2023-04-20"Miovision also announced it acquired Global Traffic Technologies (GTT), its fourth acquisition in 18 months, according to a..." (Ens, 2023) Click...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-based-tech-company-raises-260-million-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milton-transit-to-run-canadas-first-diesel-to-electric-power-converted-bus-2023-04-20"The town of Milton, Ontario, will become the first municipality in Canada to pilot a mid-life diesel-to-battery-electric power conversion..."...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milton-transit-to-run-canadas-first-diesel-to-electric-power-converted-bus-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-marks-substantial-progress-on-finch-west-lrt-project-2023-04-20"Structural work wrapped up in late 2022 at the line’s two underground stations, Finch West and Humber College, marking the start of the interior..."...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-marks-substantial-progress-on-finch-west-lrt-project-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ol-canada-google-maps-collaborate-on-new-rail-crossing-alert-feature-2023-04-20"According to OL Canada, Canadians using the Google Maps app (version 5.57 or higher for iOS and 10.68 or higher for Android) will now see a rail..."...Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ol-canada-google-maps-collaborate-on-new-rail-crossing-alert-feature-2023-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-18For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Pre-employment Background Check REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF RAIL BID...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-kansas-city-southern-rail-merger-now-official-2023-04-18"That green light cleared the final hurdle in CP Rail's bid to buy KCS and create the only railway stretching from Canada through to the..." (The...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-kansas-city-southern-rail-merger-now-official-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-tool-to-help-its-customers-calculate-greenhouse-gas-emissions-2023-04-18"As more companies are looking to quantify, and ultimately, lower their transportation GHG emissions, the information now available will allow...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-tool-to-help-its-customers-calculate-greenhouse-gas-emissions-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-collaborates-with-google-maps-on-new-rail-crossing-alert-feature-2023-04-18"Every year, dozens of Canadians are killed or seriously injured in preventable train-vehicle and train-pedestrian collisions at..." (Businesswire,...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-collaborates-with-google-maps-on-new-rail-crossing-alert-feature-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/american-track-establishes-north-american-rail-solutions-and-acquires-universal-rail-systems-2023-04-18"As a leading provider of inspection, maintenance, repair and specialized construction services for industrial railroad infrastructure in the United...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/american-track-establishes-north-american-rail-solutions-and-acquires-universal-rail-systems-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-18Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-14In honour of National Gardening Day, here is today's fresh fun fact! Did you know that... "After making a series of design compromises with his wife...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Culvert Design and Supply – Mile 41.82 Alexandria Pre-employment Background...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-14The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-14CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-14Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-and-kansas-city-southern-combine-to-create-cpkc--2023-04-14"CP completed its US$31 billion acquisition of KCS on Dec. 14, 2021. Immediately upon the closing of that acquisition, shares of KCS were placed into...Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-and-kansas-city-southern-combine-to-create-cpkc--2023-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-13CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-13Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-13The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-13For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Culvert Design and Supply – Mile 41.82 Alexandria Pre-employment Background...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-to-know-about-the-ttcs-upcoming-rogers-cellphone-network-2023-04-13"It will likely be at least nine months before Toronto subway riders can make calls and browse their phones underground in certain..." (Hudes, 2023)...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-to-know-about-the-ttcs-upcoming-rogers-cellphone-network-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/water-by-rail-a-no-go-for-now-2023-04-13"After Union Pacific inherited this operation through its merger with SP in 1996, another 15 years would pass before the rail industry expanded...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/water-by-rail-a-no-go-for-now-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-foreshadows-significant-changes-to-federal-transportation-regulation-2023-04-13"On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada tabled its 2023 Budget , which foreshadows significant proposed change..." (Transportation Group...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-foreshadows-significant-changes-to-federal-transportation-regulation-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-axle-counting-systems-market-analysis-of-industry-trends-and-future-outlook-2023-04-13"The latest released survey report titled Railway Axle Counting Systems Market 2023 provides information and useful stats on..." (CDN Newswire, 2023)...Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-axle-counting-systems-market-analysis-of-industry-trends-and-future-outlook-2023-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2023-04-11CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In this short episode, Hayley Heaslip takes a small dive into the...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-11For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Culvert Design and Supply – Mile 41.82 Alexandria Pre-employment Background...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-11The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-11Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-quebec-city-high-frequency-rail-soon-to-be-a-reality-2023-04-11"Imagine boarding a train in Downtown Toronto and arriving in Montreal just a few hours later. That concept may no longer be just a figment of...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-quebec-city-high-frequency-rail-soon-to-be-a-reality-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/water-by-rail-a-no-go-for-now-2023-04-11"Forty years ago, in September 1983, Southern Pacific launched a new service to haul crude oil from well sites in central California to a refinery...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/water-by-rail-a-no-go-for-now-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-and-metrolinx-issue-rfps-for-two-ontario-line-works-packages-2023-04-11"Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued Requests for Proposals (RFP) for two major works packages for the Ontario Line: Pape Tunnel...Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-and-metrolinx-issue-rfps-for-two-ontario-line-works-packages-2023-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2023-04-06We are hopping into the long weekend! Please note that the CARS team will be offline Friday, April 7th) and will return to work on Tuesday, April...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-06Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-06The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-06For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Culvert Design and Supply – Mile 41.82 Alexandria Pre-employment Background...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2023-04-04CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In this short episode, Hayley Heaslip takes a small dive into the...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-announces-results-of-early-tenders-of-kansas-city-southern-notes-2023-04-06"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced that as of 5:00 p.m. ET on March 31, 2023 (the “Early Participation Date”), the aggregate...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-announces-results-of-early-tenders-of-kansas-city-southern-notes-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/significant-milestone-reached-on-metrolinxs-davenport-diamond-guideway-project-2023-04-06"A significant milestone has been reached on Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond Guideway project, as GO Trains are now travelling on the new elevated...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/significant-milestone-reached-on-metrolinxs-davenport-diamond-guideway-project-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-upgrades-lighting-on-all-ctrain-platforms-from-downtown-westkerby-to-city-hall-2023-04-06"Enhanced lighting allows security cameras to capture clearer footage of platform activity and enables greater..." (Calgary Transit, 2023) Click here...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-upgrades-lighting-on-all-ctrain-platforms-from-downtown-westkerby-to-city-hall-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-say-federal-budget-measures-will-increase-costs-2023-04-06"The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) calls the federal government’s move to resurrect the failed policy of extended regulated interswitching...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-say-federal-budget-measures-will-increase-costs-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/post-event-report-wof-summit-vienna-2023-2023-04-06"Over the two days of March 22-23, WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 brought together logistics professionals and associated delegates for a pleasant gathering...Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/post-event-report-wof-summit-vienna-2023-2023-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2023-04-04We are hopping into the long weekend! Please note that the CARS team will be offline Friday, April 7th) and will return to work on Tuesday, April...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-04Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-04The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-oriented-development-part-of-addressing-regional-affordability-2023-04-04"Metro Vancouver and the B.C. government have made plans to promote transit-oriented development through Metro 2050, the region’s growth plan,...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-oriented-development-part-of-addressing-regional-affordability-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2023-budget-includes-c-262m-for-rail-2023-04-04"THE Canadian government’s 2023 budget, tabled on March 28 by deputy prime minister and minister of finance, Ms Chrystia Freeland, includes a...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2023-budget-includes-c-262m-for-rail-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-toronto-to-montreal-high-speed-train-just-got-another-step-closer-2023-04-04"In a motion, council joined Oshawa in backing the creation of a high-speed rail network along the Quebec-Toronto corridor, which officials..."...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-toronto-to-montreal-high-speed-train-just-got-another-step-closer-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-lb-foster-genesis-electronics-group-2023-04-04"L.B. Foster Company, a global technology solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets, on April 3 announced...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-lb-foster-genesis-electronics-group-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marino-appointed-hitachi-rail-group-ceo-2023-04-04"Marino is tasked with “guiding expansion in North America, APAC (Asia-Pacific) and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)as part of Hitachi’s Mid...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marino-appointed-hitachi-rail-group-ceo-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-04For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Culvert Design and Supply – Mile 41.82 Alexandria Pre-employment Background...Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-24-1In honour of National Tater Day, here is today's spuding fun fact! Did you know that... "Potatoes are grown in every province in Canada. Production...Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-24-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-31The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-31Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-31For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-railway-market-expected-to-reach-tremendous-growth-industry-insights-swot-analysis-market-size-share-growth-factors-forecast-to-2030-2023-03-31"The purpose of the market research study is to thoroughly investigate the Industrial Automation and Machinery industry in order to gain knowledge of...Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-railway-market-expected-to-reach-tremendous-growth-industry-insights-swot-analysis-market-size-share-growth-factors-forecast-to-2030-2023-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-30For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-30Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-30The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/argonne-progress-rail-testing-low-carbon-fuels-2023-03-30"Biodiesel and renewable diesel are two types of biofuels, which are produced from organic materials including plants, agricultural waste and..."...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/argonne-progress-rail-testing-low-carbon-fuels-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-funding-research-to-rebuild-ukraines-infrastructure-2023-03-30"This funding will help support research work by the ITF into the rebuilding of Ukraine’s transportation infrastructure and supply chains to make...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-funding-research-to-rebuild-ukraines-infrastructure-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-includes-focus-on-supply-chain-2023-03-30"The measures included are described in the budget document as a “down payment on Canada’s National Supply Chain Strategy,” which the..." (Atkins,...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-includes-focus-on-supply-chain-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-are-carbon-contracts-for-difference-and-why-do-they-matter-2023-03-30"Budget 2023 confirms the government will offer contracts backstopping the future price of products like carbon or hydrogen in order to..." (Potkins,...Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-are-carbon-contracts-for-difference-and-why-do-they-matter-2023-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-28Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-28The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/antique-train-car-replica-in-bcs-interior-throws-visitors-back-to-the-late-19th-century-2023-03-28"Unveiled last fall, the antique railcar replica has been showcased in Salmon Arm, about 32 kilometres south of Sorrento, as the filmmaking location...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/antique-train-car-replica-in-bcs-interior-throws-visitors-back-to-the-late-19th-century-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-europe-is-influencing-ontario-line-rail-safety-practices-2023-03-28"Safety solutions from Europe are being imported into Canada through the transference of knowledge and technology on a transit project in..."...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-europe-is-influencing-ontario-line-rail-safety-practices-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-funds-intermodal-upgrade-to-boost-usmexico-links-2023-03-28"The Canadian government is giving C$18m (US$13.07m) towards establishing a rail park in Winnipeg to..." (Putzger, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-funds-intermodal-upgrade-to-boost-usmexico-links-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-32m-in-surplus-money-for-calgary-transit-recovery-2023-03-28"As part of a discussion on service investment and improvement Wednesday, the city’s executive committee voted in favour allowing Calgary Transit to...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-32m-in-surplus-money-for-calgary-transit-recovery-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-trealmont-transport-inc-and-kaptan-announce-plans-for-new-calgary-intermodal-transload-facility-2023-03-28"Kaptan and Trealmont Transport Inc. (Montship Inc.) have agreed to purchase land located within CN's Calgary Logistics Park and will build a...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-trealmont-transport-inc-and-kaptan-announce-plans-for-new-calgary-intermodal-transload-facility-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-brake-system-order-from-alstom-2023-03-28"This line was the first project in India developed as a public-private partnership (PPP) under the government’s..." (Luczak, 2023) Click here for...Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-brake-system-order-from-alstom-2023-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-24Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-24The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-24In honour of Telecommuter Appreciation Week, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "The first Telecommuter Appreciation Week was in 1993 by...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/switzerland-set-to-roll-out-solar-panels-between-railway-tracksa-world-first-2023-03-24"With the Swiss national railway network stretching beyond 2,000 miles of track, estimates place the amount of power generation at potentially...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/switzerland-set-to-roll-out-solar-panels-between-railway-tracksa-world-first-2023-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-23Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-23The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-announce-increased-outreach-support-on-transit-network-2023-03-23"Some of the other safety measures recently implemented by the TTC include have included increasing the number of Streets to Homes workers in the...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-announce-increased-outreach-support-on-transit-network-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-unifor-reach-tentative-agreements-2023-03-23"The collective agreements cover approximately 3,000 CN employees working in various departments such as Mechanical, Intermodal, Facility Management,...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-unifor-reach-tentative-agreements-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-commences-offers-to-exchange-and-consent-solicitations-for-seven-series-of-kansas-city-southern-notes-for-new-canadian-pacific-railway-company-notes-2023-03-23"In connection with the exchange offers, Canadian Pacific is also soliciting consents from holders of the Old Notes, on behalf of KCS, to certain...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-commences-offers-to-exchange-and-consent-solicitations-for-seven-series-of-kansas-city-southern-notes-for-new-canadian-pacific-railway-company-notes-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-tbm-on-broadway-subway-project-breaks-through-at-future-mount-pleasant-station-2023-03-23"The Broadway Subway project in Vancouver, B.C., marked another construction milestone last week when Phyllis, the second of..." (Mass Transit Staff,...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-tbm-on-broadway-subway-project-breaks-through-at-future-mount-pleasant-station-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcs-consortium-awarded-metrolinx-gta-contract-2023-03-23"The multi-billion-dollar projects will extend Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) existing subway network by approximately 10..." (Luczak, 2023)...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcs-consortium-awarded-metrolinx-gta-contract-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-expanding-access-to-askrail-2023-03-23"The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has teamed with the Sumner County, Tenn., emergency management agencies on a pilot project that..."...Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-expanding-access-to-askrail-2023-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: NEW SUBWAY TRAINS T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-21Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-kansas-city-southern-rail-to-combine-next-month-after-us-approval-2023-03-21"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has announced it will officially combine with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on April 14, under the new banner of...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-kansas-city-southern-rail-to-combine-next-month-after-us-approval-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-receives-gold-parity-certification-from-women-in-governance-2023-03-21"This certification recognizes VIA Rail's efforts and achievements in promoting and supporting women's leadership development, career advancement and...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-receives-gold-parity-certification-from-women-in-governance-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcs-consortium-named-delivery-partner-for-metrolinx-project-in-canada-2023-03-21"Metrolinx has selected a consortium of Mace, Comtech and Systra (MCS) as the delivery partner for the Scarborough and..." (Dharma, 2023) Click here...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcs-consortium-named-delivery-partner-for-metrolinx-project-in-canada-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-2-larger-than-expected-surpluses-new-brunswick-budget-due-tuesday-2023-03-21"For two straight years, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves has underestimated how much revenue the province would collect and..." (Poitras, 2023) Click...Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-2-larger-than-expected-surpluses-new-brunswick-budget-due-tuesday-2023-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-speed-ahead-railway-rolling-stock-proves-its-resilience-2023-03-17"Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $18 million, under the National Trade Corridors...Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-speed-ahead-railway-rolling-stock-proves-its-resilience-2023-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS PUMPS & MOTORS BID...Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-17Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-17The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-17In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "This momentous occasion has been celebrated in Canada since 1759,...Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-16Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-takeover-of-kansas-city-southern-gains-final-regulatory-approval-2023-03-16"The Surface Transportation Board's approval Wednesday clears the final hurdle in CP's bid to buy KCS for $31 billion US in a deal that would create...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-takeover-of-kansas-city-southern-gains-final-regulatory-approval-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-is-what-the-driverless-trains-on-the-ontario-line-will-look-like-2023-03-16"The international consortium tasked with designing the trains released new renderings and details on how the trains will..." (Fleguel, 2023) Click...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-is-what-the-driverless-trains-on-the-ontario-line-will-look-like-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/179-million-to-be-spent-on-nb-infrastructure-projects-fire-departments-eligible-municipalities-2023-03-16"The New Brunswick and federal governments are spending a combined $17.92 million for infrastructure projects, fire departments and..." (Fleguel,...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/179-million-to-be-spent-on-nb-infrastructure-projects-fire-departments-eligible-municipalities-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-will-comply-with-french-language-act-96-2023-03-16"The National Railway Company, Canadian National (CN), announces Thursday that it has registered with the Office québécois de la langue française...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-will-comply-with-french-language-act-96-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-funding-to-improve-intermodal-connectivity-in-the-winnipeg-metropolitan-region-2023-03-16"Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $18 million, under the National Trade Corridors...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-funding-to-improve-intermodal-connectivity-in-the-winnipeg-metropolitan-region-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS PUMPS & MOTORS BID...Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oaklins-rolling-stock-spot-2023-03-16Publication by Oaklins SPOT ON | RAIL ROLLING STOCK | FEBRUARY 2023 Click Here to Read the Full ReportThu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oaklins-rolling-stock-spot-2023-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-14Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows:...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2023-nominations-due-september-30th-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/youre-going-to-be-able-to-experience-it-restoration-of-cn-2747-continues-in-transcona-2023-03-14"A historical preservation project in Transcona is chugging along nicely, but planners say there is still a way to go before a new home..."...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/youre-going-to-be-able-to-experience-it-restoration-of-cn-2747-continues-in-transcona-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-board-approves-release-of-rfp-for-78th-avenue-project-2023-03-14"This significant construction project will complete a grade separation structure and pedestrian tunnel under the..." (City of Calgary, 2023) Click...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-board-approves-release-of-rfp-for-78th-avenue-project-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/follow-the-megawatt-hours-hydrogen-fuel-cells-batteries-and-electric-propulsion-2023-03-14"As the railroad industry moves toward decarbonized propulsion, it’s critical that we start looking analytically at each technology and..." (Iden,...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/follow-the-megawatt-hours-hydrogen-fuel-cells-batteries-and-electric-propulsion-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-fleet-decarbonization-opportunity-what-does-it-mean-for-you-2023-03-14"It’s an exciting time for rail fleets and operations. Society’s decarbonization efforts around the globe have created impetus in the rail industry...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-fleet-decarbonization-opportunity-what-does-it-mean-for-you-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-03-14Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-feature-videos-2023-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-10In honour of International Bagpipe Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "Pipe-Major Archie Dewar is synonymous with the Pipes & Drums...Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-10The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for #...Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2023-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukrainian-railway-urgent-supply-list-2023-03-09PDF of Letter: /_uploads/64074750c5591.pdf March 7, 2023 Dear CARS Member, As the world rounds the first anniversary of the Russian aggression in...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukrainian-railway-urgent-supply-list-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS PUMPS & MOTORS BID...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-09Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-09Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-macdonald-executive-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-to-address-jp-morgans-2023-industrials-conference-on-march-15-2023-03-07"Doug MacDonald, Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address the J.P. Morgan’s 2023 Industrials...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-macdonald-executive-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-to-address-jp-morgans-2023-industrials-conference-on-march-15-2023-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-hydrogen-locomotive-program-advances-2023-03-09"Bilton, based in central Alberta, has provided fabrication expertise and services to CP since the railroad’s Hydrogen Locomotive program..."...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-hydrogen-locomotive-program-advances-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-funding-to-reduce-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-rail-2023-03-09"The Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program supports the development of innovative technologies that can..." (May, 2023) Click here for the full...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-funding-to-reduce-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-rail-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/machine-vision-in-the-rail-industry-challenges-and-opportunities-2023-03-09"With machine vision technology, a range of innovative services becomes possible, which improve the overall efficiency and..." (Railway-News, 2023)...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/machine-vision-in-the-rail-industry-challenges-and-opportunities-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/they-fell-in-love-thanks-to-via-rail-now-theyre-campaigning-for-its-return-to-gaspe-que-2023-03-09"Lamy worked for the Crown corporation until his retirement in 2011 — just two years before the company suspended the Gaspé route due to..."...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/they-fell-in-love-thanks-to-via-rail-now-theyre-campaigning-for-its-return-to-gaspe-que-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/117-year-old-steam-locomotive-finds-permanent-home-at-ns-museum-2023-03-09"Last month, a 1906 steam locomotive that was in storage at the Nova Scotia Museum of Industry in Stellarton was brought to the..." (Petracek, 2023)...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/117-year-old-steam-locomotive-finds-permanent-home-at-ns-museum-2023-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-09-1Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-09-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-09-1Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-09-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T74AE23096 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS PUMPS & MOTORS BID...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-taps-alberta-manufacturer-to-increase-fleet-of-hydrogen-powered-trains-2023-03-02"CP Rail expects to operate all three of the hydrogen and battery-powered locomotives by the end of the year, in addition to..." (Bakx, 2023) Click...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-taps-alberta-manufacturer-to-increase-fleet-of-hydrogen-powered-trains-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-approves-appointment-of-ronald-l-batory-as-kcs-voting-trustee-2023-03-07"With the STB's approval Friday, Mr. Batory's appointment has become effective immediately and he will serve as the Voting..." (CP, 2023) Click here...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-approves-appointment-of-ronald-l-batory-as-kcs-voting-trustee-2023-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-paid-sick-leave-for-iamaw-ncfo-smart-md-ibb-2023-03-07"CN is the fourth Class I to offer paid sick leave to U.S. craft railroaders. On March, it reported reaching an agreement with the..." (Luczak, 2023)...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-paid-sick-leave-for-iamaw-ncfo-smart-md-ibb-2023-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-completes-the-acquisition-of-first-transit-expanding-its-multi-modal-transportation-business-across-canada-2023-03-07"Transdev, a world leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, announced that it has completed the acquisition of First Transit, one of the...Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-completes-the-acquisition-of-first-transit-expanding-its-multi-modal-transportation-business-across-canada-2023-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-03In honour of National Employee Appreciation Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "According to the report, when employee recognition...Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-03Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-03Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-03For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Railway rolling stock major overhaul support GPA30H Locomotives Overhaul...Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-02For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Railway rolling stock major overhaul support GPA30H Locomotives Overhaul...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-02Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-02Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-underspent-on-health-metrolinx-and-municipal-infrastructure-report-finds-2023-02-28"In a report released Wednesday, the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) said the province expected to spend about $129.2 billion in the..."...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-underspent-on-health-metrolinx-and-municipal-infrastructure-report-finds-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seniors-teachers-transit-business-the-disappointments-in-bcs-2023-budget-2023-03-02"While describing themselves as proud of a budget adding billions more to health-care spending – including a billion dollars towards..." (Daflos,...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seniors-teachers-transit-business-the-disappointments-in-bcs-2023-budget-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tuv-rheinland-receives-accreditation-from-standards-council-of-canada-to-be-independent-safety-assessor-for-rail-and-transit-projects-in-canada-2023-03-02"This accreditation allows TÜV Rheinland to be able to perform safety assessments on all types of rail and transit projects in..." (TUV Rheinland of...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tuv-rheinland-receives-accreditation-from-standards-council-of-canada-to-be-independent-safety-assessor-for-rail-and-transit-projects-in-canada-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-railway-age-10-most-influential-industry-leaders-2023-03-02"The North American railway industry in large part is driven by influential leaders, people whose mantra is making a difference, and who are..."...Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-railway-age-10-most-influential-industry-leaders-2023-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipments-regina-branch-is-expanding-2023-02-28Falcon Equipment’s Regina Branch is expanding! Falcon Regina is growing by 6,600 square feet and adding 4 brand new bays to their shop including a...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipments-regina-branch-is-expanding-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-27Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-27Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-staff-suggest-next-steps-for-northeast-industrial-park-expansion-2023-02-28"Belleville city council was informed in a new report Monday city staff is recommending T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc. help the city with a..."...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-staff-suggest-next-steps-for-northeast-industrial-park-expansion-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/movable-scaffolding-system-market-growth-rate-forecast-trend-now-beyond-brandsafway-berd-nrs-consulting-2023-02-28"The report contains different market predictions related to revenue size, production, CAGR, Consumption, gross margin, price, and other..." (HTF...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/movable-scaffolding-system-market-growth-rate-forecast-trend-now-beyond-brandsafway-berd-nrs-consulting-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-high-speed-rail-coming-to-connect-toronto-and-montreal-2023-02-28"Federal Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra has said in the past that they are open to having trains capable of going faster than the proposed 200...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-high-speed-rail-coming-to-connect-toronto-and-montreal-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-28For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Railway rolling stock major overhaul support GPA30H Locomotives Overhaul...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-surrounding-areas-to-get-millions-in-transit-funding-from-ontario-gas-tax-program-2023-02-28"The gas tax fund began in 2005 and has supported municipal public transit, road infrastructure and waste water..." (To, 2023) Click here for the...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-surrounding-areas-to-get-millions-in-transit-funding-from-ontario-gas-tax-program-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-central-railway-marks-a-century-of-no-9-steam-engine-2023-02-28"The Waterloo Central Railway's No. 9 steam engine is 100 years old and undergoing a..." (CTVNewsKitchener.ca Staff, 2023) Click here for the full...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-central-railway-marks-a-century-of-no-9-steam-engine-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-employees-and-pensioners-community-fund-announces-record-setting-campaign-results-2023-02-28"The CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund, which has been in existence in Canada for 56 years, is run by CN employees and pensioners acting...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-employees-and-pensioners-community-fund-announces-record-setting-campaign-results-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tank-car-safety-solutions-from-trelleborg-2023-02-28"Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded...Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tank-car-safety-solutions-from-trelleborg-2023-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-24Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-24For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 2023 Railway Rehabilitation (2 Days Left) Railway rolling stock major...Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-24Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-24In honour of National Snack Food Month, here is today's scrumptious fun fact! Did you know that... "63% of Canadian consumers say they prefer to eat...Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-23For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 2023 Railway Rehabilitation (2 Days Left) Railway rolling stock major...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/data-shows-how-much-time-canadians-spent-in-rush-hour-traffic-in-2022-2023-02-21"Newbold said projects like LRT might cause short-term traffic struggles but will have long-term..." (Hristova, 2023) Click here for the full article...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/data-shows-how-much-time-canadians-spent-in-rush-hour-traffic-in-2022-2023-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelly-mcparland-after-years-of-cozying-up-to-china-trudeau-impotent-in-face-of-election-interference-2023-02-23"It’s been decades in the making, with successive prime ministers seized by the perceived gains to be had from the world’s most..." (McParland, 2023)...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelly-mcparland-after-years-of-cozying-up-to-china-trudeau-impotent-in-face-of-election-interference-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-awarded-rail-maintenance-contract-for-metrolinxs-region-west-of-toronto-2023-02-23"Metrolinx has selected Siemens Mobility to provide track, signal and right-of-way maintenance services for the agency’s railway infrastructure...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-awarded-rail-maintenance-contract-for-metrolinxs-region-west-of-toronto-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-launches-rfq-for-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-02-23"This procurement process will select a private developer partner to work in collaboration with the newly created VIA HFR subsidiary to design and...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-launches-rfq-for-high-frequency-rail-project-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rail-rates-among-lowest-in-world-report-2023-02-23"The International Comparison of Rail Freight Rates report (download below) examined rates in Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan,...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-rail-rates-among-lowest-in-world-report-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-23Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-21For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 2023 Railway Rehabilitation (2 Days Left) Railway rolling stock major...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-electra-battery-materials-says-its-figured-out-how-to-recycle-critical-minerals-at-scale-using-water-2023-02-17"Canadian miner Electra Battery Materials Corp. said it’s the first company in North America to deploy a low-energy technique for..." (Karim, 2023)...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-electra-battery-materials-says-its-figured-out-how-to-recycle-critical-minerals-at-scale-using-water-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-finch-west-lrts-humber-college-station-completes-structural-phase-2023-02-21"Various teams are now stationed throughout the station box and the north and south entrance buildings, tackling tasks like mechanical, electrical...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-finch-west-lrts-humber-college-station-completes-structural-phase-2023-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukraine-appeals-to-canadas-rail-manufacturers-to-repair-war-damaged-lifeline-2023-02-21"Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise — and donate crucial railway parts — to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as..."...Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukraine-appeals-to-canadas-rail-manufacturers-to-repair-war-damaged-lifeline-2023-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-17For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below:...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-17Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-17Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-17In honour of National Caregivers Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "Caregivers contribute $25 billion in unpaid labour to our...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-high-speed-train-between-toronto-and-montreal-become-a-reality-2023-02-17"The councillors said that a trip between Montreal and Quebec City could be reduced to an hour and 40 minutes, while a trip between..." (DeClerq,...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-high-speed-train-between-toronto-and-montreal-become-a-reality-2023-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-17-1Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-17-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-16For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Cps674_platform Refurbishment London - 202302002 | MERX Rail Diesel Cars...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-16Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-16Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/500-million-in-provincial-federal-funding-needed-to-sustain-metro-vancouvers-transit-system-mayors-say-2023-02-16"At a news conference Tuesday, representatives from the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation and the transit authority called on Ottawa for..."...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/500-million-in-provincial-federal-funding-needed-to-sustain-metro-vancouvers-transit-system-mayors-say-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-ottawa-is-cracking-down-on-research-links-with-states-like-china-2023-02-16"Ottawa made the announcement Tuesday evening, and following a report from The Globe and Mail last month that since 2005, 50 Canadian universities...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-ottawa-is-cracking-down-on-research-links-with-states-like-china-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-wheel-axle-brake-and-bearing-suppliers-share-their-latest-productservice-offerings-2023-02-16"Meanwhile, Seco Machine provides new rail-car axles and axle-reconditioning services; Stucki Roller Bearing offers reconditioning services for..."...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-wheel-axle-brake-and-bearing-suppliers-share-their-latest-productservice-offerings-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-more-than-16b-customer-investments-in-2022-2023-02-16"According to the Class I, this marks the twelfth consecutive year that BNSF customers and local economic development organizations have invested...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-more-than-16b-customer-investments-in-2022-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cutric-announces-zero-emission-bus-cutzeb-joint-procurement-initiative-2023-02-16"Today, the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a non-profit organization that spearheads, designs, and launches...Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cutric-announces-zero-emission-bus-cutzeb-joint-procurement-initiative-2023-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-14For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Cps674_platform Refurbishment London - 202302002 | MERX Rail Diesel Cars...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-14Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-go-stations-making-accessibility-improvements-2023-02-14"mprovements and upgrades are being implemented to remove barriers, avoiding the creation of new barriers and making services easier and more...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-go-stations-making-accessibility-improvements-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/year-round-illumination-led-vs-halogen-vs-incandescent-2023-02-14"Of the three available lighting options, incandescent lamps offer the lowest price point but have a much shorter lifespan than..." (Fogel, 2023)...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/year-round-illumination-led-vs-halogen-vs-incandescent-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/independent-report-confirms-canadas-freight-railways-are-among-worlds-lowest-cost-to-shippers-2023-02-14"A leading independent global transportation consulting firm, CPCS, says Canada's rail freight rates are the lowest of major market-based economies...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/independent-report-confirms-canadas-freight-railways-are-among-worlds-lowest-cost-to-shippers-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-cybersecurity-market-size-2023-business-overview-company-profiles-emerging-trends-and-forecast-to-2030-thales-alstom-siemens-2023-02-14"Without digital transformation and uncompromising cybersecurity, railroads risk missing an important opportunity to shape the..." (A2Z Market...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-cybersecurity-market-size-2023-business-overview-company-profiles-emerging-trends-and-forecast-to-2030-thales-alstom-siemens-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-14Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-10For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below:...Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-10Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-10Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-10In honour of National Fun At Work Day, here is today's work fun fact! Did you know that... "Modern day widespread acceptance of umbrellas started to...Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-09For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below:...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-appeal-to-keep-tariffs-on-rail-products-2023-02-07"In the years since MBTA turned its passenger train manufacturing over to China, CRRC has been awarded more than $2.6 billion in U.S....Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-appeal-to-keep-tariffs-on-rail-products-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-transit-hub-now-expected-to-cost-130m-phase-1-to-start-later-this-year-2023-02-09"Ellen McGaghey, the region's director of facilities and fleet management, told regional councillors on Tuesday that Phase 1 of the project will...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-transit-hub-now-expected-to-cost-130m-phase-1-to-start-later-this-year-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brightline-launches-new-rail-safety-campaign-and-safety-psa-building-on-companys-current-initiatives-involving-education-engineering-and-enforcement-2023-02-09"As part of the campaign and PSA, Brightline is calling on community members to take action by signing a digital safety pledge, with an..."...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brightline-launches-new-rail-safety-campaign-and-safety-psa-building-on-companys-current-initiatives-involving-education-engineering-and-enforcement-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-csx-up-named-to-sp-globals-2023-sustainability-yearbook-2023-02-09"CN has been named as one of the top 5% sustainability performers in the transportation industry with CP listed as an Industry Mover for the..."...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-csx-up-named-to-sp-globals-2023-sustainability-yearbook-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-wheel-and-axle-market-2023-to-2029is-projected-to-flourishing-ghh-bonatranslucchini-rsevraz-ntmkgmh-gruppeinterpipe-2023-02-09"The report presents and showcases a dynamic vision of the global scenario, Market size, market statistics, and..." (Xherald, 2023) Click here for...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-wheel-and-axle-market-2023-to-2029is-projected-to-flourishing-ghh-bonatranslucchini-rsevraz-ntmkgmh-gruppeinterpipe-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strategically-important-feds-weighing-431m-vancouver-island-rail-corridor-future-2023-02-09"The CEO of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) says he believes both B.C. and the feds recognize the transportation, environmental and economic...Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strategically-important-feds-weighing-431m-vancouver-island-rail-corridor-future-2023-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-nominations-for-cars-board-of-directors-2023-02-07The CARS Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. The CARS Board has a few open seats which could be filled by you ! Below you will find...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-nominations-for-cars-board-of-directors-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-07For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below:...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-07Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-07Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-02-07Our annual CN | CARS Breakfast was hosted on February 3rd, 2023, at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal , Quebec. Thank you to all who attended, and a...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/career-opportunities-in-our-canada-rail-team-2023-02-02"With federal programmes prioritising transportation and green infrastructure projects, the Canadian rail sector is embarking on a period of...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/career-opportunities-in-our-canada-rail-team-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mulls-higher-speed-trains-on-busy-toronto-quebec-city-corridor-2023-02-07"A French transportation titan’s effort to win Canada over on the climate merits of “higher-speed” rail service between Toronto and Quebec City...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mulls-higher-speed-trains-on-busy-toronto-quebec-city-corridor-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/absence-of-issues-leads-to-january-record-for-grain-movement-2023-02-07"Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway (CP, CN) have been doing good jobs during the 2022-23 marketing year in..." (Hallick, 2023)...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/absence-of-issues-leads-to-january-record-for-grain-movement-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-to-roll-cp-rail-preparing-for-kcs-merger-ruling-expected-within-weeks-2023-02-07"With the final decision by a U.S. regulator just weeks away, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s CEO says the company is "ready to roll" on its proposed...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-to-roll-cp-rail-preparing-for-kcs-merger-ruling-expected-within-weeks-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-wont-abandon-hydrogen-industry-says-energy-minister-2023-02-07"The Legault government still believes in the potential of the hydrogen industry, according to Energy and Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, who...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-wont-abandon-hydrogen-industry-says-energy-minister-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-announces-15m-investment-in-low-income-transit-programs-across-province-2023-02-07"Community and Social Services Minister Jeremy Nixon told reporters Thursday that Calgary and Edmonton each received $4.5 million to provide...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-announces-15m-investment-in-low-income-transit-programs-across-province-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-canadas-best-employers-2023-2023-02-07"his recognition highlights the positive work environment, potential for growth and work-life balance offered to..." (VIA Rail, 2023) Click here for...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-canadas-best-employers-2023-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/logistics-jobs-in-montreal-climb-24-percent-2023-02-07"The study was first carried out in 2013-2014 using data then available on the various transportation segments of road, marine, rail and air to..."...Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/logistics-jobs-in-montreal-climb-24-percent-2023-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-03Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-03Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-02-02Our annual CN | CARS Breakfast will be hosted on February 3rd, 2023, at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal , Quebec. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST This is a...Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-new-normal-course-issuer-bid-for-share-repurchase-and-8-dividend-increase-2023-02-02"The Bid will be conducted between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024 through a combination of discretionary transactions and automatic repurchase...Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-new-normal-course-issuer-bid-for-share-repurchase-and-8-dividend-increase-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ready-to-roll-on-kansas-city-southern-merger-2023-02-02"The release of that review is considered to be one of the last items that needed to be completed before STB can render its decision on whether to...Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ready-to-roll-on-kansas-city-southern-merger-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/real-time-tracking-what-are-we-waiting-for-2023-02-02"The entire U.S. freight industry today generates $1.063 trillion of revenue. Of this, Class I railroads represent only $72 billion (6.7%), while...Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/real-time-tracking-what-are-we-waiting-for-2023-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-of-living-inflation-poised-to-take-centre-stage-as-parliament-returns-2023-01-31"Although Trudeau and Poilievre do not agree on much, each cited affordability as a top concern, heeding economists’ warnings that Canada could be...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-of-living-inflation-poised-to-take-centre-stage-as-parliament-returns-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-new-normal-course-issuer-bid-for-share-repurchase-and-8-dividend-increase-2023-01-31"The Bid will be conducted between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024 through a combination of discretionary transactions and automatic repurchase...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-new-normal-course-issuer-bid-for-share-repurchase-and-8-dividend-increase-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-begins-next-construction-phase-of-finch-west-station-2023-01-31"With all steel and concrete work completed in late 2022, Metrolinx is now transforming the inside of the new..." (Metrolinx, 2023) Click here for...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-begins-next-construction-phase-of-finch-west-station-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-track-upgrade-to-deliver-improved-reliability-in-scarborough-2023-01-31"The work will be completed over four days and will see Network Rail engineers replace the rails and..." (May, 2023) Click here for full article...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-track-upgrade-to-deliver-improved-reliability-in-scarborough-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-short-lineregional-of-the-year-nominations-deadline-feb-1-2023-01-31"Those areas include (but are not limited to): turnaround situations; consistent excellence; innovation in operations or maintenance; marketing;...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-short-lineregional-of-the-year-nominations-deadline-feb-1-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-31Our annual CN | CARS Breakfast will be hosted on February 3rd, 2023, at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal , Quebec. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST This is a...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-31Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-27Our annual CN | CARS Breakfast will be hosted on February 3rd, 2023, at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal , Quebec. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST Each Guest...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-27Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-27Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-27In honour of National Fun At Work Day, here is today's work fun fact! Did you know that... "Worried that office humor will lead to distraction?...Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-26Our annual CN | CARS Breakfast will be hosted on February 3rd, 2023, at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal , Quebec. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST Each Guest...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-26Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-26Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-robinson-back-to-basics-strategy-delivers-updated-cowen-2023-01-19"CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson on Jan. 24 reported the Class I’s approach to “scheduled railroading” improved service to..." (Luczak, 2023)...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-robinson-back-to-basics-strategy-delivers-updated-cowen-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conrail-to-deploy-digital-tools-for-train-crews-2023-01-26"The move will allow Conrail “to better enhance safety and compliance, and provide new efficiencies” as train crews can access and search..."...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conrail-to-deploy-digital-tools-for-train-crews-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cp-ns-2023-01-26"Following weather-related service challenges at the end of December, BNSF reports that overall car velocity for the week ending Jan. 17 is up more...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cp-ns-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-metro-to-be-equipped-with-new-train-control-system-2023-01-26"The train control system, which is used to manage spacing between trains, provide speed control and ensure track changes are..." (May, 2023) Click...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-metro-to-be-equipped-with-new-train-control-system-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/duncan-goes-full-steam-ahead-to-win-50k-train-station-restoration-2023-01-26"As of Jan. 25, thousands of votes have pushed the aging train station into first place, leading the whittled-down field of 10 finalists in the..."...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/duncan-goes-full-steam-ahead-to-win-50k-train-station-restoration-2023-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-26-1For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-26-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-thomas-mayor-seeks-transit-connection-to-london-2023-01-19"The growth of St. Thomas, with its population of about 42,000, is adding to the urgency. So is the addition of two new major employers to..." (CBC...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-thomas-mayor-seeks-transit-connection-to-london-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-and-quebec-to-invest-565-million-in-metro-system-2023-01-24"Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante and Transport Minister Genevieve Guilbault made the announcement at..." (Rowe, 2023) Click here for full article...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-and-quebec-to-invest-565-million-in-metro-system-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-webinar-takeaways-cowen-2023-01-24"Secondary market valuations remain strong despite higher interest rates. Additionally, we expect a 10th consecutive..." (Elkott, 2023) Click here...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-webinar-takeaways-cowen-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-continues-on-hazel-mccallion-line-in-brampton-and-mississauga-2023-01-24"One of the next steps is the construction of the LRT stops themselves, the first of which will be built in the center of..." (Metrolinx, 2023) Click...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-continues-on-hazel-mccallion-line-in-brampton-and-mississauga-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hayden-ai-builds-emissions-calculator-for-transit-agencies-to-measure-the-environmental-impact-of-able-technology-2023-01-24"The new online tool highlights how automated enforcement keeps bus lanes clear of illegally parked vehicles, reducing emissions by..." (Hayden AI,...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hayden-ai-builds-emissions-calculator-for-transit-agencies-to-measure-the-environmental-impact-of-able-technology-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-24Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on February 3rd, 2023 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec. We are excited to announce that Bill...Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2023-2023-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-20Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-20Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-20In honour of National Cheese Day, here is today's cheesy fun fact! Did you know that... "A giant wheel of Cheddar cheese was given to Queen Victoria...Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-unifor-reach-tentative-collective-agreement-2023-01-17"Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced it has reached a tentative collective agreement with Unifor on a new contract...Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-unifor-reach-tentative-collective-agreement-2023-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroad-to-mark-golden-anniversary-in-2023-2023-01-19"On July 15, 1923, President Warren G. Harding drove in a golden spike in Nenana, Alaska, to commemorate the completion of the..." (Progressive...Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroad-to-mark-golden-anniversary-in-2023-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lac-megantic-bypass-project-advancing-2023-01-19"Nearly a decade after the horrific derailment of a crude oil unit train at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec that claimed 47 lives and led to new regulations...Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lac-megantic-bypass-project-advancing-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-responsible-sourcing-policy-to-create-lasting-value-for-canadians-2023-01-19"Along with environmental and social initiatives, a core aspect of our five-year sustainability plan relies on implementing a..." (VIA Rail, 2023)...Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-responsible-sourcing-policy-to-create-lasting-value-for-canadians-2023-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-offering-new-way-to-pay-for-transit-throughout-metro-vancouver-2023-01-17"As part of TransLink’s Customer Experience Action Plan – TransLink, Interac, Moneris and Cubic Transportation Systems upgraded mor ..." (Cubic...Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-offering-new-way-to-pay-for-transit-throughout-metro-vancouver-2023-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-survey-shows-supply-chains-being-adapted-to-meet-environmental-goals-2023-01-17"The vast majority (93 percent) of CEOs polled for the 12th United Nations Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study said they are..." (Atkins, 2023) Click...Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-survey-shows-supply-chains-being-adapted-to-meet-environmental-goals-2023-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-print-page-cash-infusion-to-keep-rail-freight-flowing-in-northern-ontario-2023-01-17"The funding will support the rehabilitation of key rail infrastructure to improve the usable life of the track and support..." (Atkins, 2023) Click...Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-print-page-cash-infusion-to-keep-rail-freight-flowing-in-northern-ontario-2023-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-entries-railway-age-2023-short-lineregional-railroad-of-the-year-2023-01-17"Those areas include (but are not limited to): turnaround situations; consistent excellence; innovation in operations or maintenance; marketing;...Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-entries-railway-age-2023-short-lineregional-railroad-of-the-year-2023-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-13Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-13Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-12Our Career Opportunities page has current openings from our members. Find your next move here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers Do you have open...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-career-opportunities-from-our-members-on-our-website-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-gets-315m-to-continue-operating-2023-01-12"On Tuesday the federal and provincial governments announced they would each provide $10.5 million to improve the..." (Migneault, 2023) Click here...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-gets-315m-to-continue-operating-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-testing-new-accessibility-tool-to-help-customers-with-sight-loss-better-navigate-transit-system-independently-2023-01-12"Starting in late February, customers can download the NaviLens app through the Apple Store or Google Play to scan specialized coded decals,...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-testing-new-accessibility-tool-to-help-customers-with-sight-loss-better-navigate-transit-system-independently-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-to-require-more-data-from-railways-2023-01-12"Amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations are intended to increase supply chain transparency and create a better understanding of...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-to-require-more-data-from-railways-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-does-the-future-of-transport-connectivity-look-like-2023-01-12"That allows you to be connected with your car at all times and communicate with it when you’re not in it, usually through an app on ..."...Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-does-the-future-of-transport-connectivity-look-like-2023-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-acquires-holden-america-2023-01-10"The transaction, which closed Dec. 30, 2022, included an initial purchase price of $70 million, with an additional minimum of $5 million per year...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-acquires-holden-america-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/school-cars-how-trains-brought-classrooms-to-children-in-remote-communities-2023-01-10"The steam locomotives chugged and chuffed along the tracks of Northern Ontario, blowing their whistles and bringing schooling to children in..."...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/school-cars-how-trains-brought-classrooms-to-children-in-remote-communities-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alta-hyperloop-project-awaiting-government-meeting-committing-to-stop-in-red-deer-2023-01-10"Since announcing US$550 million in initial funding in early 2022, TransPod has built and began testing a prototype of the vehicle it says will be...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alta-hyperloop-project-awaiting-government-meeting-committing-to-stop-in-red-deer-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-financial-and-operating-results-on-january-24-2023-2023-01-10"CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on January 24. Tracy...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-financial-and-operating-results-on-january-24-2023-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-fourth-quarter-2022-earnings-results-on-jan-31-2023-2023-01-10"CP will discuss its results with the financial community in a conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. MT) on..." (CP, 2023) Click here...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-fourth-quarter-2022-earnings-results-on-jan-31-2023-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-invites-two-teams-to-design-build-and-finance-the-elevated-guideway-roadworks-and-utilities-of-surrey-langley-skytrain-2023-01-10"After a thorough evaluation of the RFQ submissions, the teams invited to participate in the RFP stage are the..." (Mass Transit, 2023) Click here...Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-invites-two-teams-to-design-build-and-finance-the-elevated-guideway-roadworks-and-utilities-of-surrey-langley-skytrain-2023-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-06Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2023-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-06In honour of National Technology Day, here is today's technological fun fact! Did you know that... "One Petabyte (PB) = 1024 (TB). To put this in...Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-06-1In honour of National Rubber Ducky Day, here is today's quacky fun fact! Did you know that... "Rubber duckies help scientists. In 1992, three...Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2023-01-06-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gbxl-becomes-wholly-owned-greenbrier-subsidiary-2023-01-05"Greenbrier and Longwood, a Chicago-based transportation equipment advisory and asset management firm, teamed on the railcar leasing joint venture in...Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gbxl-becomes-wholly-owned-greenbrier-subsidiary-2023-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tcrc-ratifies-new-cn-agreement-2023-01-05"The agreement, which came into effect on Jan. 1, includes adjustments to wages of 3% in 2023, 3% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, as well as..." (Worrell,...Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tcrc-ratifies-new-cn-agreement-2023-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alta-hyperloop-project-awaiting-government-meeting-committing-to-stop-in-red-deer-2023-01-05"Since announcing US$550 million in initial funding in early 2022, TransPod has built and began testing a prototype of the vehicle it says will be...Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alta-hyperloop-project-awaiting-government-meeting-committing-to-stop-in-red-deer-2023-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clean-hydrogen-developer-bakken-energy-announces-alliance-with-bnsf-railway-2023-01-05"Bakken Energy, an innovative developer of affordable clean hydrogen, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with BNSF Railway to...Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clean-hydrogen-developer-bakken-energy-announces-alliance-with-bnsf-railway-2023-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-fast-trackers-nominations-deadline-jan-9-2023-01-03"Railway Age is now accepting entries for our 2023 “Fast Trackers” 25 Under 40 awards, in which we will profile 25 individuals under the..."...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calling-all-fast-trackers-nominations-deadline-jan-9-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/middleton-railway-museum-prepares-for-reopening-with-new-acquisitions-2023-01-03"The museum has been closed for the past two years due to the pandemic, but a team of volunteers has been busy with renovations and acquisitions...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/middleton-railway-museum-prepares-for-reopening-with-new-acquisitions-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-stage-1-103-lessons-on-building-a-better-rail-line-2023-01-03"The second stage of the Ottawa LRT project is well underway, and with the government of Ontario committing to invest up to C$1.2 billion (US$880...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-stage-1-103-lessons-on-building-a-better-rail-line-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-posts-preliminary-2022-results-2023-01-03"After two years marked by declines in cargo volumes due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port of Montreal posted a..." (Atkins, 2023)...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-posts-preliminary-2022-results-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-ratifies-new-agreement-2023-01-03"The agreement came into effect on January 1, 2023 and includes adjustments to wages of 3% in 2023, 3% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025 and..."...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-ratifies-new-agreement-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/just-transition-bill-coming-in-2023-natural-resources-minister-says-2023-01-03"Wilkinson told CBC News the government will, he hopes, introduce early this year the long-awaited legislation to help workers in the..." (Thurton,...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/just-transition-bill-coming-in-2023-natural-resources-minister-says-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2023-01-03Dear CARS Members and the supportive rail community, The past few years have been one for the history books, and the rail industry had show its...Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2023-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2022-12-23As you know, the festive season has arrived, and the CARS team is looking forward to spending some time with our loved ones this holiday. The CARS...Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2022-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2022-12-23The CARS team and our hardworking members wish you a safe and healthy holiday season. Happy Holidays from our little CARS team! We thank our members...Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2022-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-23Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-23In honour of National Roots Day, here is today's well rooted fun fact! Did you know that... "When taking a DNA test, you and your siblings can have...Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2022-12-22The CARS team and our hardworking members wish you a safe and healthy holiday season. Happy Holidays from our little CARS team! We thank our members...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/place-darmes-metro-station-reopens-to-riders-after-cop15-closure-2022-12-20"The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) confirmed Wednesday morning that trains were stopping again at this station located at ..." (The Canada...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/place-darmes-metro-station-reopens-to-riders-after-cop15-closure-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joint-funding-of-more-than-c13-million-to-connect-transit-cape-bretons-services-to-underserved-rural-areas-across-cape-breton-regional-municipality-2022-12-22"With this funding, United Way Cape Breton will acquire a minibus, a standard bus and establish five bus shelters throughout rural areas of ..."...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joint-funding-of-more-than-c13-million-to-connect-transit-cape-bretons-services-to-underserved-rural-areas-across-cape-breton-regional-municipality-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-sets-new-carbon-reduction-targets-for-fuel-2022-12-22"The LCFS was implemented in 2010, requiring fuel suppliers to progressively lower the average carbon intensity of the fuels they..." (Atkins, 2022)...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-sets-new-carbon-reduction-targets-for-fuel-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/madeleine-paquin-to-enter-business-hall-of-fame-2022-12-22"Logistec is based in Montréal and provides bulk, break-bulk and container cargo handling in 53 ports and 79 terminals located in..." (Atkins, 2022)...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/madeleine-paquin-to-enter-business-hall-of-fame-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-genuine-article-rick-webb-recipient-of-the-2022-railroad-innovator-award-2022-12-22"Founded in 1983 by Dick Webb with a single locomotive, Watco now is a $1.5 billion company that owns and operates more than 40 short lines in..."...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-genuine-article-rick-webb-recipient-of-the-2022-railroad-innovator-award-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-surpasses-grain-supply-chain-target-despite-extreme-cold-weather-2022-12-22"For week 19, CN reported that it planned 6,217 bulk hopper cars, representing more than 100% of the maximum end-to-end sustainable..." (Worrell,...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-surpasses-grain-supply-chain-target-despite-extreme-cold-weather-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-renames-section-of-track-for-brockville-area-train-enthusiast-2022-12-22"Cadieux has been enthusiastically greeting VIA engineers for the past 12 years, presenting each with their favourite playing cards as they pass...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-renames-section-of-track-for-brockville-area-train-enthusiast-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2022-12-22As you know, the festive season has arrived, and the CARS team is looking forward to spending some time with our loved ones this holiday. The CARS...Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2022-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remcan-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-diversity-award-third-year-in-a-row-2022-12-20FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Ottawa, December 20th, 2022]. The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has named REMCAN as the winner of the 2022...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remcan-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-diversity-award-third-year-in-a-row-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-used-to-higher-railcar-prices-and-lease-rates-2022-12-20"Given the car types and ages of cars in storage, and the highly distortive impact that tank cars have (100,000 in storage), it is likely that far...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-used-to-higher-railcar-prices-and-lease-rates-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-holiday-express-raises-more-than-215000-2022-12-20"Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced Dec. 19 that its 22nd KCS Holiday Express program raised more than $215,000 to benefit The Salvation Army in 20...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-holiday-express-raises-more-than-215000-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-purchases-3-northlander-trainsets-from-siemens-2022-12-20"The new diesel locomotives and rail cars will be built by Siemens Mobility and will meet the latest..." (May, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-purchases-3-northlander-trainsets-from-siemens-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-58-customers-and-supply-chain-partners-that-drive-sustainable-business-practices-under-cns-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2022-12-20"To recognize our customers’ and supply chain partners’ commitment to sustainable business practices, CN, in collaboration with Tree Canada, are..."...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-58-customers-and-supply-chain-partners-that-drive-sustainable-business-practices-under-cns-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-creates-subsidiary-and-appoints-board-members-to-deliver-hfr-project-2022-12-20"The Board of Directors of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR),...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-creates-subsidiary-and-appoints-board-members-to-deliver-hfr-project-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-telematics-market-to-gain-excellent-growth-of-usd-942-billion-globally-by-the-end-of-2029-2022-12-20"Data Bridge Market Research Published the Latest Railway Telematics Market Study with an in-depth analysis of the size, demand, growth, and..."...Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-telematics-market-to-gain-excellent-growth-of-usd-942-billion-globally-by-the-end-of-2029-2022-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-16Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-09-1In honour of National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, here is today's chocolatey fun fact! Did you know that... "The original chocolate covered...Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-09-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-16The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for...Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canadian-rail-tour-was-just-named-the-worlds-leading-luxury-train-2022-12-13"Canada is home to some pretty incredible experiences, but this one is among the world’s best. The winners of the World Travel Awards for 2022 have...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canadian-rail-tour-was-just-named-the-worlds-leading-luxury-train-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-turbulence-is-here-to-stay-so-what-is-canada-doing-about-it-2022-12-15"As a counterweight, Liberal ministers have said during visits to Washington that they want to emulate America's approach..." (Robertson, 2022) Click...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-turbulence-is-here-to-stay-so-what-is-canada-doing-about-it-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-the-release-of-canadas-action-plan-for-clean-on-road-transportation-2022-12-15"Canadians have made it clear that they want clean air, good jobs and lower bills. The Government of Canada continues to deliver on these priorities...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-the-release-of-canadas-action-plan-for-clean-on-road-transportation-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wcslra-c05mm-for-marketing-program-2022-12-15"The Western Canadian Short Line Railway Association (WCSLRA) has received C$506,800 from the Government of Canada’s PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wcslra-c05mm-for-marketing-program-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-eco-green-boxcar-for-bnsf-2022-12-15"GATX has wrapped and released for delivery the first new 60-foot Plate F “eco-green” boxcar from a 1,500-boxcar deal signed..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-eco-green-boxcar-for-bnsf-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-sneaky-artist-sketching-commuters-on-metro-vancouver-transit-2022-12-15"A sketch artist who has spent years drawing people in urban landscapes, Jain is the December artist in residence for TransLink's Art Moves..." (CBC...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-sneaky-artist-sketching-commuters-on-metro-vancouver-transit-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/societe-de-transport-de-montreal-launching-call-for-tenders-for-blue-line-tunnel-2022-12-15"The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is launching a call for tenders for the construction of the Blue Line extension tunnel and the..." (Mass...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/societe-de-transport-de-montreal-launching-call-for-tenders-for-blue-line-tunnel-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-leads-in-eco-friendly-port-operations-with-72-million-in-new-infrastructure-2022-12-15"A $7.2 million shore power project has enabled the Port of Prince Rupert to cut emissions by an equivalent of 6,500 passenger vehicles, the..."...Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-leads-in-eco-friendly-port-operations-with-72-million-in-new-infrastructure-2022-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-announces-public-transit-improvements-in-montreal-during-la-fontaine-tunnel-work-2022-12-13"Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault announced that, at her request, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will put the 811 line into..."...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-announces-public-transit-improvements-in-montreal-during-la-fontaine-tunnel-work-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-funding-coming-to-guelph-and-waterloo-region-2022-12-13"Premier Doug Ford made an announcement in Brampton on Wednesday committing $505 million in new funding for..." (Hashizume, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-funding-coming-to-guelph-and-waterloo-region-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognized-for-sustainability-leadership-named-to-the-2022-dow-jones-sustainability-world-and-north-america-indices-2022-12-13"This year, CP performed particularly well in the areas of human rights, supply chain, occupational health and safety, environmental policy,...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognized-for-sustainability-leadership-named-to-the-2022-dow-jones-sustainability-world-and-north-america-indices-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-leadership-in-sustainability-recognized-named-to-the-dow-jones-sustainability-world-index-for-11th-straight-year-2022-12-13"Inclusion in the DJSI World Index is reserved for a select group of companies and is based on performance across a variety of sustainability...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-leadership-in-sustainability-recognized-named-to-the-dow-jones-sustainability-world-index-for-11th-straight-year-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joint-funding-of-up-to-c15-billion-to-support-expansion-and-rehabilitation-of-ttcs-bloor-yonge-subway-station-2022-12-13"With the funding, Toronto will be able to expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to improve efficiency and capacity and reduce...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joint-funding-of-up-to-c15-billion-to-support-expansion-and-rehabilitation-of-ttcs-bloor-yonge-subway-station-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trains-that-changed-the-way-we-travel-in-2022-2022-12-13"From a night train taking you from Austria to the Italian riviera to the new semi high-speed line across Laos, from a luxurious trans-African...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trains-that-changed-the-way-we-travel-in-2022-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-train-that-takes-hitchhikers-2022-12-13"Located in the middle of Jasper National Park, the alpine town of just 4,200 residents is a major junction on some of..." (Rajesh, 2022) Click here...Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-train-that-takes-hitchhikers-2022-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-09Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-09In honour of National Pastry Day, here is today's yummy fun fact! Did you know that... "Pies, turnovers, strudel and cream puffs, are just a few of...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-09The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/george-gavrilidis-of-sherwood-electromotion-inc-recognized-with-lifetime-achievement-award-2022-12-08PRESS RELEASE [Ottawa, December 15th, 2022]. The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has named George Gavrilidis, Founder and President...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/george-gavrilidis-of-sherwood-electromotion-inc-recognized-with-lifetime-achievement-award-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-08The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-plus-look-back-at-nrd22-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apply-for-funding-under-the-climate-change-and-adaptation-to-extreme-weather-infrastructure-component-of-the-rail-safety-improvement-program-2022-12-08"The Climate Change and Adaptation to Extreme Weather Infrastructure component of the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) funds rail safety...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apply-for-funding-under-the-climate-change-and-adaptation-to-extreme-weather-infrastructure-component-of-the-rail-safety-improvement-program-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/certified-wabtecs-adaptive-wsp-tech-2022-12-08"dditionally, Wabtec reported working with Eurailtest, an accredited lab, to test DistanceMaster Adaptive WSP in an operational environment using..."...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/certified-wabtecs-adaptive-wsp-tech-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railcar-cushioning-devices-included-in-component-tracking-program-2022-12-08"Directed by a rail industry committee to add these devices, Railinc said it developed a process and carried out..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railcar-cushioning-devices-included-in-component-tracking-program-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-funding-coming-to-guelph-and-waterloo-region-2022-12-08"Premier Doug Ford made an announcement in Brampton on Wednesday committing $505 million in new funding for..." (Hashizume, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-funding-coming-to-guelph-and-waterloo-region-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-takes-aim-at-improving-transit-safety-2022-12-08"Calgary is recruiting and training additional peace officers, piloting an ambassador program, increasing staff levels at Calgary Transit’s...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-takes-aim-at-improving-transit-safety-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tenders-called-for-montreals-blue-line-metro-extension-project-2022-12-08"This large-scale project will create 5 new accessible metro stations and approximately 6 kilometres of ..." (May, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tenders-called-for-montreals-blue-line-metro-extension-project-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsfs-katie-farmer-named-railway-ages-2023-railroader-of-the-year-2022-12-08"Katie Farmer was appointed BNSF President and CEO in January 2021. She has been with BNSF for more than 30 years, previously serving as Executive...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsfs-katie-farmer-named-railway-ages-2023-railroader-of-the-year-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/renewed-hope-for-effort-to-save-carbonear-locomotive-from-scrapyard-2022-12-08"When word got out that Carbonear town council had voted to discard one of the town's historic locomotives, Darrell Steele says he..." (CBC News,...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/renewed-hope-for-effort-to-save-carbonear-locomotive-from-scrapyard-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-keolis-railstate-narstco-and-lt-dec-7-2022-12-08"The scope of the package project involves design, supply, construction, testing and commissioning of the..." (Progressive Railroading, 2022) Click...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-keolis-railstate-narstco-and-lt-dec-7-2022-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-12-06The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-gives-a-positive-monthly-report-on-la-fontaine-tunnel-project-2022-12-06"At the Radisson and Longueuil metro stations, ridership increased by an average of 5.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent, respectively, during the four...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-gives-a-positive-monthly-report-on-la-fontaine-tunnel-project-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-committee-looks-to-silence-train-whistles-at-southwest-calgary-rail-crossing-2022-12-06"Early morning train whistles in southwest Calgary have prompted city officials to explore a whistle cessation after..." (MacVicar, 2022) Click here...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-committee-looks-to-silence-train-whistles-at-southwest-calgary-rail-crossing-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-extending-ecorail-pilot-project-2022-12-06"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is extending its pilot project, EcoRail, which tests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to reduce the...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-extending-ecorail-pilot-project-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-partner-selected-for-torontos-scarborough-subway-extension-2022-12-06"This project will deliver the 7.8-kilometre Scarborough Subway Extension in two primary contracts: the SRS contract and the Advance Tunnel contract,...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-partner-selected-for-torontos-scarborough-subway-extension-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stainless-steel-fasteners-advantages-and-characteristics-2022-12-06"The presence of chromium produces a thin, dense, uniform oxide layer that is very adherent to the surface and..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stainless-steel-fasteners-advantages-and-characteristics-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-partner-to-prevent-flooding-along-retail-drive-in-saint-john-2022-12-06"Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, the Honourable Trevor Holder, Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and...Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-partner-to-prevent-flooding-along-retail-drive-in-saint-john-2022-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-02Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-02In honour of Antarctica Day, here is today's chilly fun fact! Did you know that... "The Hector whaling station on Deception Island had a small, hand...Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-12-01Now that NRD22 has come to an end here in Calgary, so now it is time to look ahead! CARS invites you to... National Railway Day 2023 November 7th...Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/linkup-international-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-safety-award-2022-12-01FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Ottawa, December 1st, 2022]. The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has named LinkUp International as the...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/linkup-international-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-safety-award-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-tomorrow-2022-12-01CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-tomorrow-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coo-shake-up-at-cn-2022-12-01"CN on Nov. 28 reported that 40-year railroad veteran Edmond (“Ed”) Harris has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO),...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coo-shake-up-at-cn-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-ns-2022-12-01"CN announces $100,000 donation to Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS). Also, Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Atlanta headquarters wins U.S. Green...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-ns-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-mock-up-of-calgary-green-line-lrv-2022-12-01"The Green Line project has C$4.9 billion in funding commitments from the government of Canada, government of Alberta and..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-mock-up-of-calgary-green-line-lrv-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/netherlands-alstom-demonstrates-fully-autonomous-shunting-locomotive-2022-12-01"In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/netherlands-alstom-demonstrates-fully-autonomous-shunting-locomotive-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-bridge-replacement-will-support-future-light-rail-project-2022-12-01"The new bridge will extend from Eaglewood Boulevard in the east to Oriole Avenue in the west and replace the..." (Metrilinx, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-bridge-replacement-will-support-future-light-rail-project-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enhancing-security-at-mass-transit-hubs-with-radio-frequency-technology-2022-12-01"Consider the throngs of passengers passing through Penn Station in New York alone, with more than 500,000 people making their..." (Khatib, 2022)...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enhancing-security-at-mass-transit-hubs-with-radio-frequency-technology-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-100k-donation-to-stars-2022-12-01"This will provide direct support to communities and stakeholders along CN’s network in Saskatchewan, where many..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-100k-donation-to-stars-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporails-christmas-train-pulls-into-the-station-for-three-days-this-season-2022-12-01"This season, on November 26 and 27 and December 3, the Christmas train chugs down the track every..." (O'Malley, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporails-christmas-train-pulls-into-the-station-for-three-days-this-season-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporails-christmas-train-pulls-into-the-station-for-three-days-this-season-2022-12-01-1"This season, on November 26 and 27 and December 3, the Christmas train chugs down the track every..." (O'Malley, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporails-christmas-train-pulls-into-the-station-for-three-days-this-season-2022-12-01-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/here-are-the-ottawa-lrt-inquirys-key-recommendations-2022-12-01"The Ottawa Light Rail Transit Inquiry makes 103 recommendations in the final report to fix the problems with the Confederation Line and..."...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/here-are-the-ottawa-lrt-inquirys-key-recommendations-2022-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-29CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-arriving-in-ottawa-valley-on-monday-nov-28-2022-11-29"For the first time since 2019, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is set to make its way through the..." (Black, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-arriving-in-ottawa-valley-on-monday-nov-28-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extreme-weather-fund-to-address-rail-infrastructure-2022-11-29"The initiative will provide up to $10.5 million in funding this year. This initiative specifically targets rail infrastructure projects meant to..."...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extreme-weather-fund-to-address-rail-infrastructure-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-issues-nofo-for-standards-development-2022-11-29"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking proposals to develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-issues-nofo-for-standards-development-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-freight-transport-strategy-to-protect-supply-chains-needed-in-canada-2022-11-29"Ottawa is on the way to a more active role in Canada’s freight transport system as transport minister Omar Alghabra plans legislation to..."...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-freight-transport-strategy-to-protect-supply-chains-needed-in-canada-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-names-ed-harris-chief-operating-officer-2022-11-29"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the appointment of Edmond (Ed) Harris as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Harris...Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-names-ed-harris-chief-operating-officer-2022-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-25In honour of National Flossing Day, here is today's clean fun fact! Did you know that... "Traditional dental floss is either unflavored or mint, but...Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-25CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-25Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rhomberg-sersa-rail-canada-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-innovation-award-2022-11-24FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Ottawa, November 24th, 2022]. The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has named Rhomberg Sersa Rail Canada as one...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rhomberg-sersa-rail-canada-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-innovation-award-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-24CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-to-begin-2022-tour-in-support-of-local-food-banks-2022-11-24"The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train program begins this week, with the first of two brightly decorated trains departing the Montreal area for...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-to-begin-2022-tour-in-support-of-local-food-banks-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contributing-to-a-more-sustainable-future-with-artificial-intelligence-via-rail-extends-pilot-project-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-2022-11-24"As part of its five-year sustainability plan, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is extending a pilot project which tests the use of artificial intelligence...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contributing-to-a-more-sustainable-future-with-artificial-intelligence-via-rail-extends-pilot-project-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limiteds-tsecp-high-institutional-ownership-speaks-for-itself-as-stock-continues-to-impress-up-41-over-last-week-2022-11-24"Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limiteds-tsecp-high-institutional-ownership-speaks-for-itself-as-stock-continues-to-impress-up-41-over-last-week-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-frequency-rail-gathering-steam-bureaucrats-say-at-ccppp-conference-2022-11-24"It’s not yet full steam ahead, but the federal High Frequency Rail (HFR) project for the Windsor-Quebec City corridor has got true momentum,...Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-frequency-rail-gathering-steam-bureaucrats-say-at-ccppp-conference-2022-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-the-port-system-and-railway-safety-in-canada-act-minister-of-transport-introduces-a-new-bill-to-make-our-supply-chain-stronger-2022-11-18"This is why the Government of Canada is taking concrete action to strengthen our supply chain and continue to build an economy that.." (Transport...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-the-port-system-and-railway-safety-in-canada-act-minister-of-transport-introduces-a-new-bill-to-make-our-supply-chain-stronger-2022-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-22CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-legislation-includes-new-rail-security-mandates-2022-11-22"Those authorities and others are part of the Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act, announced Nov. 17, which seeks to.."...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-legislation-includes-new-rail-security-mandates-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-annual-call-for-proposals-to-conserve-heritage-places-2022-11-22" For 2023-24, a total of up to $2 million is available to help ensure the protection of national historic sites, heritage lighthouses, and heritage...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-annual-call-for-proposals-to-conserve-heritage-places-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webuild-lands-450m-track-building-contract-for-torontos-ontario-line-2022-11-22"It also has a 10% stake in the Hitachi-led Connect 6ix project company, which last week won a C$9bn public-private partnership contract from...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webuild-lands-450m-track-building-contract-for-torontos-ontario-line-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cncp-up-2022-11-22"Also, CN and Canadian Pacific (CP) are among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023; and Union Pacific (UP) and Portland (Ore.) Community College are...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cncp-up-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-cp-1001s-first-revenue-move-2022-11-22"Canadian Pacific’s (CP) hydrogen fuel cell-powered freight locomotive, CP 1001, marked a milestone on Oct. 28: its second main line test and...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-cp-1001s-first-revenue-move-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-modernise-maintenance-centres-in-toronto-and-montreal-2022-11-22"These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail’s 32 new trains, which were manufactured by...." (May,...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-modernise-maintenance-centres-in-toronto-and-montreal-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-before-planes-is-one-of-the-slogans-of-climate-activists-2022-11-22"This means direct trains, tickets that can be easily booked for the entirety of a journey, and...." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-before-planes-is-one-of-the-slogans-of-climate-activists-2022-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-18Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-18Now that NRD22 has come to an end here in Calgary, so now it is time to look ahead! CARS invites you to... National Railway Day 2023 November 7th...Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-18In honour of Mickey Mouse Birthday, here is today's "Oh Boy" fun fact! Did you know that... "Walt Disney came up with Mickey Mouse whilst on a train...Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-greenbrier-companies-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-innovation-award-2022-11-17FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Ottawa, November 17th, 2022]. The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has named The Greenbrier Companies as one...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-greenbrier-companies-has-been-awarded-the-cars-2022-innovation-award-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-15-1CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-15-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-national-labs-collaborate-on-carbon-reduction-2022-11-17"Researchers from the multidisciplinary team last week kicked off the project, which is part of Wabtec’s dual path technology approach on hydrogen...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-national-labs-collaborate-on-carbon-reduction-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/build-a-train-to-yyc-and-banff-premier-writes-to-calgary-mayor-2022-11-17"Premier Danielle Smith has written to Mayor Jyoti Gondek, saying she wants to work with the city on expanding the LRT system to the..." (CBC News,...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/build-a-train-to-yyc-and-banff-premier-writes-to-calgary-mayor-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/viia-rail-awards-contracts-to-modernize-two-of-its-maintenance-centres-to-buttcon-limited-and-pomerleau-inc-2022-11-17"An important pillar of the Corridor Fleet Replacement Program, these upgrades will allow these centres to become the home base for the maintenance...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/viia-rail-awards-contracts-to-modernize-two-of-its-maintenance-centres-to-buttcon-limited-and-pomerleau-inc-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-issues-rfq-for-third-surrey-langley-skytrain-project-2022-11-17"The RFQ will close Jan. 23, 2023. Following evaluation, as many as three teams will be selected to participate in the next stage of the.." (Mass...Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-issues-rfq-for-third-surrey-langley-skytrain-project-2022-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-space-has-many-layers-of-history-the-role-of-halifaxs-pier-21-during-wartime-2022-11-15"The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has many stories to tell each year on Remembrance Day -- including some a..." (Almeida & Wentzell,...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-space-has-many-layers-of-history-the-role-of-halifaxs-pier-21-during-wartime-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rcmp-charges-hydro-quebec-employee-with-spying-for-china-2022-11-15"Yuesheng Wang, 35, from Candiac, Que. will appear in the Longueuil courthouse on Tuesday on four charges: obtaining trade secrets, unauthorized use...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rcmp-charges-hydro-quebec-employee-with-spying-for-china-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/life-brought-back-to-winnipeg-railway-museum-as-plans-to-reopen-are-in-the-works-2022-11-15"After being told it had to move or close last year due to building code issues triggered by a renovation, plans to reopen the museum are now...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/life-brought-back-to-winnipeg-railway-museum-as-plans-to-reopen-are-in-the-works-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-workers-reach-tentative-deal-with-metrolinx-to-end-strike-2022-11-15"More than 22-hundred station attendants, bus operators, maintenance workers, transit safety officers, and office professionals walked off the..."...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-workers-reach-tentative-deal-with-metrolinx-to-end-strike-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-rail-expands-into-canada-2022-11-15"Regional Rail reported on Nov. 11 that in addition to Great Sandhills Railway, it has acquired from G3 Canada Limited interests in three other..."...Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-rail-expands-into-canada-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-15CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-lincoln-distinguished-distributor-award-presented-to-flo-components-ltd-2022-11-11Mississauga-based greasing solutions expert FLO Components Ltd. is proud to announce that it has received the SKF Lubrication Management “Lincoln...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-lincoln-distinguished-distributor-award-presented-to-flo-components-ltd-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-11CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-11Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-11Now that NRD22 has come to an end here in Calgary, so now it is time to look ahead! CARS invites you to... National Railway Day 2023 November 7th...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-11CARS is thrilled to share that INSIDE TRACK BY CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY SUPPLIERS has been honoured with a 2022 MarCom GOLD Award , an award...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fact-friday-remembrance-day-2022-11-04In honour of Remembrance Day, here is today's flashback fact! Did you know that... "Considered the unsung heroes of WW1, the Canadian Railway Troops...Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fact-friday-remembrance-day-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-10CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-10Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-number-of-visitors-using-transit-to-get-to-travel-around-banff-2022-11-10"A record-breaking number of visitors to Banff National Park opted to use regional transit to get to the mountain community this..." (Gilligan, 2022)...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-number-of-visitors-using-transit-to-get-to-travel-around-banff-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-begins-for-major-transit-hub-upgrade-in-bcs-lower-mainland-2022-11-10"Construction has started at Phibbs Exchange, the second busiest hub on the North Shore, the government of British Columbia announced..." (Clarkson,...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-begins-for-major-transit-hub-upgrade-in-bcs-lower-mainland-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitobas-historic-tree-planting-car-gets-new-roots-2022-11-10"It’s known as the Tree Planting Car and it served as a travelling classroom for around 50 years to encourage people to..." (Crabb, 2022) Click here...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitobas-historic-tree-planting-car-gets-new-roots-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mps-request-emergency-meeting-on-troubling-chinese-interference-allegations-2022-11-10"Members of Parliament are requesting an emergency House of Commons committee meeting in light of what they call a “troubling” report first published...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mps-request-emergency-meeting-on-troubling-chinese-interference-allegations-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/50-years-of-bart-prototypes-that-started-it-all-2022-11-10"Industrial design firm Sundberg-Ferar, which created the concept and design of the original car, recently unearthed a trove of photographs from..."...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/50-years-of-bart-prototypes-that-started-it-all-2022-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-08CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-08Now that NRD22 has come to an end here in Calgary, so now it is time to look ahead! CARS invites you to... National Railway Day 2023 November 7th...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-08CARS is thrilled to share that INSIDE TRACK BY CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY SUPPLIERS has been honoured with a 2022 MarCom GOLD Award , an award...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ferries-translink-and-bc-transit-offer-free-rides-for-military-members-on-remembrance-day-2022-11-04"Most public transportation in British Columbia will be free for active military members and veterans on..." (Chan, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ferries-translink-and-bc-transit-offer-free-rides-for-military-members-on-remembrance-day-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-thanksgiving-in-the-us-november-24-and-25-2022-now-available-2022-11-08"...the document below to access the list of Intermodal Gate hours for Thanksgiving in the United States..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-thanksgiving-in-the-us-november-24-and-25-2022-now-available-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-canopy-over-stations-south-platform-installed-in-24-hours-2022-11-08"The east Toronto station saw an innovative construction technique used by its contractor – Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. – to install a..." (Metrolinx,...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-canopy-over-stations-south-platform-installed-in-24-hours-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-smashes-grain-record-2022-11-08"Canadian Pacific broke its all-time monthly record for shipping Canadian grain and grain products, moving 3.14 million metric..." (Inside Logistics...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-smashes-grain-record-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-for-lac-megantic-bypass-lands-2022-11-08"An agreement has been reached between the Government of Canada and the Town of Lac-Mégantic for the purchase of land to..." (Atkins, 2022) Click...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-for-lac-megantic-bypass-lands-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-today-is-national-railway-day-in-canada-2022-11-08"Today commemorates the moment the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway on this date in 1885 (in Craigellachie, B.C.), and marks the..."...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-today-is-national-railway-day-in-canada-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-create-separate-railway-for-corridor-hfr-2022-11-08"Transport Canada confirmed Oct. 31 that state corporation VIA Rail Canada has been shunted aside from its own project to construct and..." (Thomas,...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-create-separate-railway-for-corridor-hfr-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-advances-the-procurement-process-for-high-frequency-rail-2022-11-08"Transport Canada confirmed Oct. 31 that state corporation VIA Rail Canada has been shunted aside from its own project to construct and..."...Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-advances-the-procurement-process-for-high-frequency-rail-2022-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-04In honour of National Candy Day, here is today's sugary fun fact! Did you know that... "When he was a child, Roald Dahl went to a school where...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/swiss-claim-record-for-worlds-longest-passenger-train-2022-11-04"A Swiss railway company claimed the record for the world’s longest passenger train Saturday with a trip on one of the most..." (The Associated Press...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/swiss-claim-record-for-worlds-longest-passenger-train-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cp-rail-post-record-grain-shipments-in-october-as-farmers-bounce-back-from-last-years-drought-2022-11-04"Canada’s big railways hauled record amounts of wheat, canola and other grain in October, as farmers rebounded from..." (Atkins, 2022) Click here for...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cp-rail-post-record-grain-shipments-in-october-as-farmers-bounce-back-from-last-years-drought-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-04CARS is thrilled to share that INSIDE TRACK BY CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY SUPPLIERS has been honoured with a 2022 MarCom GOLD Award , an award...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-04Now that NRD22 has come to an end here in Calgary, so now it is time to look ahead! CARS invites you to... National Railway Day 2023 November 7th...Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2023-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-04CARS has booked space at the Fairmont Royal York, conveniently located close to the Canadian room, where the Toronto Railway Club Dinner is held....Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-toronto-2022-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-4-days-away-2022-10-28CARS' flagship event is taking place in 4 Days ! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your last chance! TICKET...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-4-days-away-2022-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-28Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-10-28CARS is thrilled to share that INSIDE TRACK BY CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY SUPPLIERS has been honoured with a 2022 MarCom GOLD Award , an award...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-21-1In honour of National Chocolate Day, here is today's sweet fun fact! Did you know that... “The Chocolate train runs between Montreux and the...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-21-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-27Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-1-week-away-2022-10-27CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-1-week-away-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-staff-recommend-spending-1m-on-active-transit-next-year-2022-10-27"Jocelyn Cohoon, the city's director of recreation, says staff are recommending the city spend $1 million related to several of the active..."...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-staff-recommend-spending-1m-on-active-transit-next-year-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-cn-served-fertilizer-facility-under-way-2022-10-27"Jocelyn Cohoon, the city's director of recreation, says staff are recommending the city spend $1 million related to several of the active..."...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-cn-served-fertilizer-facility-under-way-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-robinson-raising-2022-outlook-2022-10-27"CN on Oct. 25 reported “record” revenues of C4.513 billion for the three-months ended Sept. 30, 2022, up 26% (an increase of C$922 million) from...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-robinson-raising-2022-outlook-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-fontaine-tunnel-closure-quebec-premier-open-to-banning-solo-drivers-during-rush-hour-2022-10-27"As the partial closure of a major tunnel between Montreal and its south shore is set to hamper commutes, local and..." (Laframboise, 2022) Click...Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-fontaine-tunnel-closure-quebec-premier-open-to-banning-solo-drivers-during-rush-hour-2022-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-25Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-1-week-away-2022-10-25CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-1-week-away-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-movement-cn-sets-new-record-2022-10-25"This record also comes on the heels of CN’s second best September ever for grain movement from Western Canada, with over..." (CN, 2022) Click here...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-movement-cn-sets-new-record-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognizes-customers-with-2021-safe-shipper-award-for-exemplary-safety-behaviour-2022-10-25"Companies receiving the Safe Shipper Award transported at least 500 carloads of hazardous materials (non-intermodal) in 2021 with zero..." (CP,...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognizes-customers-with-2021-safe-shipper-award-for-exemplary-safety-behaviour-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-responsible-sourcing-policy-to-create-lasting-value-for-canadians-2022-10-25"Along with environmental and social initiatives, a core aspect of our five-year sustainability plan relies on implementing a..." (VIA Rail, 2022)...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-responsible-sourcing-policy-to-create-lasting-value-for-canadians-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rates-predicted-to-fall-across-all-modes-but-one-2022-10-25"The October 2022 Cowen/AFS Freight Index for Q4, offers a snapshot with predictive pricing across multiple sectors in..." (Atkins, 2022) Click here...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rates-predicted-to-fall-across-all-modes-but-one-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crrcs-high-speed-maglev-system-presented-at-innotrans-2022-10-25"The high-speed maglev system is a ‘non-contact’ high-speed rail vehicle. It operates on a rail-holding structure that uses..." (May, 2022) Click...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crrcs-high-speed-maglev-system-presented-at-innotrans-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railpulse-next-gen-railcar-tracking-2022-10-25"Union Pacific (UP) employees may notice some new tech riding the rails this fall—50 railcars equipped with a GPS device are being released..."...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railpulse-next-gen-railcar-tracking-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-10-25CARS is thrilled to share that INSIDE TRACK BY CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY SUPPLIERS has been honoured with a 2022 MarCom GOLD Award , an award...Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-insidetrack-magazine-honoured-with-a-2022-marcom-gold-award-2022-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-21CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-21In honour of Back to the Future Day, so catch a ride on the DeLorean for today's to fun fact! Did you know that... “The movie was almost not called...Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-20CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-railway-age-announces-2022-women-in-rail-honorees-2022-10-20"Established in 2017, the annual awards are presented to railway industry women in the United States, Canada and/or Mexico for their..." (Luczak,...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-railway-age-announces-2022-women-in-rail-honorees-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/better-integrated-transit-services-cant-come-soon-enough-for-these-gta-commuters-2022-10-20"The first-year student gets on a York Region Transit (YRT) bus in Richmond Hill, then hops on a separate YRT or GO Transit bus that..." (Jones &...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/better-integrated-transit-services-cant-come-soon-enough-for-these-gta-commuters-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-trains-return-will-rumble-across-ontario-in-november-and-december-2022-10-20"The first-year student gets on a York Region Transit (YRT) bus in Richmond Hill, then hops on a separate YRT or GO Transit bus that..." (Nielsen,...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-trains-return-will-rumble-across-ontario-in-november-and-december-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/communications-key-to-successful-response-to-staffing-and-supply-chain-issues-2022-10-20"Clear communications will be essential for supply chain firms to tackle future challenges in recruiting and retaining good..." (Atkins, 2022) Click...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/communications-key-to-successful-response-to-staffing-and-supply-chain-issues-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-intermodal-yard-stabilisation-with-geoweb-3d-geocells-2022-10-20"The constant weight of parked trailers, stacked containers, and heavy traffic patterns can cause your intermodal or port facility yard’s surface...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-intermodal-yard-stabilisation-with-geoweb-3d-geocells-2022-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-18CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-18Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-track-issue-causes-downtown-delays-translink-says-2022-10-18"In a statement, Metro Vancouver's regional transit provider did not elaborate on the nature or cause of the issue, saying only that a shuttle train...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-track-issue-causes-downtown-delays-translink-says-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-returning-to-sask-after-two-year-absence-2022-10-18"In a statement, Metro Vancouver's regional transit provider did not elaborate on the nature or cause of the issue, saying only that a shuttle train...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-returning-to-sask-after-two-year-absence-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/accessible-to-all-overcoming-barriers-to-passenger-transport-use-2022-10-18"In this article, we spoke to Sven Koster, Head of New Business Development and Innovation for our GoMedia team, and Lynn Bacigalupo, Project Manager...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/accessible-to-all-overcoming-barriers-to-passenger-transport-use-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-to-launch-c136mm-digital-infrastructure-initiative-for-supply-chains-2022-10-18"The government of Canada intends to launch the C$136 million Advancing Industry-Driven Digitalization of Canada’s Supply Chain initiative to..."...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-to-launch-c136mm-digital-infrastructure-initiative-for-supply-chains-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-marks-175-years-2022-10-18"On October 12, 1847, Siemens started operations as a small factory workshop with ten employees manufacturing pointer telegraphs, in a courtyard...Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-marks-175-years-2022-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-14CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-07-1In honour of National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day, here is today's cuddly fun fact! Did you know that... “Between 2009 and 2010, British...Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-10-07-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-14Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-13CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-returns-to-the-rails-in-support-of-community-food-banks-after-two-year-hiatus-2022-10-13"The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will return to the rails this season on its first cross-continent tour in three years, following virtual...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-returns-to-the-rails-in-support-of-community-food-banks-after-two-year-hiatus-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crews-installing-tracks-on-o-train-line-2-overnight-for-next-two-months-2022-10-13"The city of Ottawa says the work will take place in the guideway between the Rideau River and Bayview Station to..." (Raymond, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crews-installing-tracks-on-o-train-line-2-overnight-for-next-two-months-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-boring-begins-on-vancouvers-broadway-subway-project-2022-10-13"After months of prepping the launch site and assembling the tunnel boring machines (TBMs), the province of British Columbia says..." (Wanek-Libman,...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-boring-begins-on-vancouvers-broadway-subway-project-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innotrans-2022-final-report-successful-summit-for-rail-transport-and-mobility-2022-10-13"Sustainable mobility is the dominant theme in the industry – InnoTrans 2022 clearly confirmed that. From Sept. 20-23, 2022, all the leading...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innotrans-2022-final-report-successful-summit-for-rail-transport-and-mobility-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-13Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-11CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-chester-ns-heritage-society-to-restore-donated-caboose-2022-10-11"The society operates in the building that was once the Chester Train Station – a Mackenzie-Mann design, it was erected by the..." (Millar, 2022)...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-chester-ns-heritage-society-to-restore-donated-caboose-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wisdot-awards-tea-grants-for-cn-rail-spur-projects-2022-10-11"A TEA grant award of $400,000 will allow the village of Wrightstown to connect an Alliance Plastics Inc. rail line spur to..." (Worrell, 2022) Click...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wisdot-awards-tea-grants-for-cn-rail-spur-projects-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-were-going-loco-for-these-unique-locomotives-2022-10-11"Eric Goodman, manager, Economic Development and longtime railfan, provided insight on some of BNSF’s locomotives that sport a different..." (BNSF...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-were-going-loco-for-these-unique-locomotives-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-to-begin-this-fall-on-hamiltons-confederation-go-station-2022-10-11"Mulroney said the project will cost about $50 million, will start this fall and should be completed in 2025, and..." (Mann, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-to-begin-this-fall-on-hamiltons-confederation-go-station-2022-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-07CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-a-look-ahead-2022-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-thanksgiving-monday-2022-10-07Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Monday, October 10th and will return to work on Tuesday, October 11th. All requests will be...Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-thanksgiving-monday-2022-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-06Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-10-06CARS' flagship event is taking place in less than 4 weeks! If you have not already registered for National Railway Day 2022 , this is your chance! We...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-second-procurement-of-surrey-langley-skytrain-project-2022-10-06"The Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project is a 16-kilometer (9.9-mile) extension of the Expo Line from King George Station to..." (Mass Transit, 2022)...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-second-procurement-of-surrey-langley-skytrain-project-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-shares-plan-for-winter-operations-2022-10-06"The plan sets out the measures the railway will introduce to ensure it has the capacity and resources to maintain operations in..." (Atkins, 2022)...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-shares-plan-for-winter-operations-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automatic-train-control-installed-on-toronto-transit-line-1-2022-10-06"Prior to this upgrade, portions of TTC’s signalling system dated back to the 1950s, when Toronto’s subway..." (May, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automatic-train-control-installed-on-toronto-transit-line-1-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2022-financial-and-operating-results-on-october-25-2022-2022-10-06"CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 25. Tracy...Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2022-financial-and-operating-results-on-october-25-2022-2022-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-10-04Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-04Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climate-change-effect-on-public-transportation-infrastructure-to-cost-billions-fao-2022-10-04"By 2030, changes in extreme weather mean climate-related costs will accumulate to a total of $13 billion, the..." (Jones, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climate-change-effect-on-public-transportation-infrastructure-to-cost-billions-fao-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-third-quarter-2022-earnings-results-on-oct-26-2022-2022-10-04"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its third-quarter 2022 financial and operating results after the market close on..." (CP, 2022)...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-third-quarter-2022-earnings-results-on-oct-26-2022-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yonge-north-subway-extension-construction-partner-confirmed-for-early-upgrades-at-finch-station-2022-10-04"Metrolinx has selected its construction partner to complete upgrades at Finch Station, pushing the Yonge North Subway Extension one..." (Metrolinx,...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yonge-north-subway-extension-construction-partner-confirmed-for-early-upgrades-at-finch-station-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cma-cgm-launches-carbon-offsets-for-fast-container-returns-2022-10-04"The liner company will purchase carbon credits for its customers based on how quickly they return..." (Atkins, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cma-cgm-launches-carbon-offsets-for-fast-container-returns-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-unite-to-help-rebuild-ukraine-infrastructure-2022-10-04"Canada’s railways, along with the Canadian government, the government of Ukraine, and Ukraine’s National Railway, Ukraliznytsia, have formed a..."...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-unite-to-help-rebuild-ukraine-infrastructure-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railpulse-outlines-three-phase-pilot-2022-10-04"In 2021, the coalition solicited participation of telemetry sensor vendors and identified a small set of partner vendors to participate..." (Luczak,...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railpulse-outlines-three-phase-pilot-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-lands-18b-multi-year-railcar-order-2022-10-04"Under terms of the agreement, worth $1.8 billion, Trinity said it will deliver 6,000 tank cars at a rate of 1,200 per year from..." (Luczak, 2022)...Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-lands-18b-multi-year-railcar-order-2022-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-transit-struggling-to-accommodate-student-ridership-increase-2022-09-29"The LTC hopes to expand service to student dominated routes by November..." (Donnini, 2022) Click here for full article References: Donnini,...Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-transit-struggling-to-accommodate-student-ridership-increase-2022-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kennedy-stewart-challenged-on-vancouver-loop-skytrain-election-pledge-2022-09-29"With fewer than three weeks to go before Vancouver’s municipal election, incumbent mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart has dropped a bold public...Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kennedy-stewart-challenged-on-vancouver-loop-skytrain-election-pledge-2022-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-risky-business-of-carbon-capture-in-canada-2022-09-29"Oil companies are making billions of dollars in profits, so a new report asks why there haven’t been any major investments into carbon capture and...Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-risky-business-of-carbon-capture-in-canada-2022-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-delay-pushes-completion-of-line-into-2023-2022-09-29"Metrolinx says progress has been made, but construction has fallen behind schedule and the line will not be ready for service this fall..."...Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-delay-pushes-completion-of-line-into-2023-2022-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-has-announced-a-pledge-to-achieve-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions-across-its-entire-network-by-2045-2022-09-29"This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US..." (May, 2022)...Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-has-announced-a-pledge-to-achieve-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions-across-its-entire-network-by-2045-2022-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-americas-first-hydrogen-powered-train-coming-to-sbcta-2022-09-27"This week’s unveiling comes three years after SBCTA partnered with Stadler to design and build the first..." (Stadler, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-americas-first-hydrogen-powered-train-coming-to-sbcta-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talgo-looks-to-decarbonisation-and-digitalisation-at-innotrans-2022-2022-09-27"This is the platform chosen for Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) new long-distance ICE L train, with iterations already purchased by..." (Allan, 2022) Click...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talgo-looks-to-decarbonisation-and-digitalisation-at-innotrans-2022-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-acac-variable-frequency-drives-2022-09-27"Variable frequency drives (VFD) allow us to control and regulate the AC rotational motor speed and torque by varying motor input frequency and..."...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-acac-variable-frequency-drives-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-shell-to-partner-on-green-initiatives-2022-09-27"Union Pacific (UP) and Shell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow for the exploration and..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-shell-to-partner-on-green-initiatives-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-insights-women-in-rail-event-set-for-nov-10-2022-09-27"The Nov. 10 conference, presented virtually beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET, not only explores how they broke through the glass ceiling, but also...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-insights-women-in-rail-event-set-for-nov-10-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-red-locomotives-green-mindset-2022-09-27"As part of ongoing sustainability initiatives, Canadian Pacific has launched a web-based carbon emissions calculator and..." (Vantuono, 2022) Click...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-red-locomotives-green-mindset-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-27Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-friday-2022-09-27This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-friday-2022-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-1-week-2022-09-23This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-1-week-2022-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-23Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-09-23Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-23In honour of National BRAVE Day, here is today's fearless fun fact! Did you know that... “A 2017 report suggests that steps to decrease gender...Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-8-days-2022-09-22This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-8-days-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-22Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-highlights-cause-for-caution-at-sask-crossings-2022-09-22"Rail Safety Week is underway across Canada, aimed at ensuring everyone is kept safe at railway..." (Lang, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-highlights-cause-for-caution-at-sask-crossings-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-ask-you-to-stop-look-and-listen-waterloo-regional-police-take-part-in-rail-safety-week-2022-09-22"Taking place during Rail Safety Week between Sept. 19 and Sept. 25, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce the number of..." (Schmidt, 2022) Click...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-ask-you-to-stop-look-and-listen-waterloo-regional-police-take-part-in-rail-safety-week-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-rail-safety-week-2022-be-rail-smart-stop-look-listen-live-2022-09-22"The Company is joining groups all across North America to bring awareness to the danger of unsafe behavior around..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-rail-safety-week-2022-be-rail-smart-stop-look-listen-live-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-launches-carbon-emissions-calculator-2022-09-22"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP, NYSE: CP) today launched a web-based carbon emissions calculator, giving customers greater insight into the carbon...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-launches-carbon-emissions-calculator-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-19-25-2022-2022-09-22"Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) proudly support Rail Safety Week, which begins today in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-19-25-2022-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-unife-cars-sign-cooperation-mou-2022-09-22"The European Railway Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Canadian Association of Railway...Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-unife-cars-sign-cooperation-mou-2022-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-20Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-10-days-2022-09-20This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-in-10-days-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-rail-safety-week-2022-be-rail-smart-stop-look-listen-live-2022-10-08"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today launched its annual rail safety awareness campaign Rail Safety Week 2022. The Company is joining groups all across...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-services-mobilizing-for-rail-safety-week-2022-be-rail-smart-stop-look-listen-live-2022-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-19-25-2022-2022-10-08"Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) proudly support Rail Safety Week, which begins today in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-19-25-2022-2022-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-ontario-northlands-every-child-matters-locomotive-2022-09-20"The North Bay, Ontario-based railroad’s engine pays tribute to and raises awareness for Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-ontario-northlands-every-child-matters-locomotive-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lal-acquires-ontario-midland-2022-09-20"Lakeville, N.Y.-based Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corp. (LA&L) has added the 52-mile Ontario Midland Railroad Corp. (OMID) to its..."...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lal-acquires-ontario-midland-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sierra-northern-unveils-hydrogen-powered-locomotive-design-2022-09-20"The zero-emission locomotive will "prove the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology" and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, SERA officials said...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sierra-northern-unveils-hydrogen-powered-locomotive-design-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/op-ed-see-tracks-think-train-during-rail-safety-week-and-beyond-2022-09-20"Operation Lifesaver and its rail safety partners share the rail safety message every day to address railroad crossing and trespass incidents, deaths...Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/op-ed-see-tracks-think-train-during-rail-safety-week-and-beyond-2022-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-16In honour of National Working Parents Day, here is today's hard working fun fact! Did you know that... “In 1976, 40.5% of mothers were employed. By...Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-16This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-16Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-09-16Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-15This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-15Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-to-resume-daily-vancouver-trips-by-end-of-september-2022-09-15"Amtrak announced that it will resume service to Vancouver, B.C. Monday, September 26. Daily trips will depart Seattle at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-to-resume-daily-vancouver-trips-by-end-of-september-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-joins-forces-with-thomas-friends-to-teach-kids-about-rail-safety-2022-09-15"Amtrak announced that it will resume service to Vancouver, B.C. Monday, September 26. Daily trips will depart Seattle at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-joins-forces-with-thomas-friends-to-teach-kids-about-rail-safety-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-csx-testing-new-wabtec-trip-optimizer-feature-2022-09-15"Amtrak announced that it will resume service to Vancouver, B.C. Monday, September 26. Daily trips will depart Seattle at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-csx-testing-new-wabtec-trip-optimizer-feature-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-2021-sustainability-report-data-supplement-2022-09-15"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) published its 2021 sustainability report data supplement. Building on the Company’s full 2020 Delivering Responsibl..."...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-2021-sustainability-report-data-supplement-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-international-at-spruce-meadows-raises-124280-to-support-heart-health-in-alberta-2022-09-15"CP's Clear Rounds for Heart, an initiative of the CP Has Heart community investment program to support the heart health of people across North...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-international-at-spruce-meadows-raises-124280-to-support-heart-health-in-alberta-2022-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cp-csx-2022-09-13"Canadian Pacific (CP) has donated $124,000 to support heart health in Alberta through its Clear Rounds for..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cp-csx-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-print-page-geotab-gets-emissions-targets-certified-2022-09-13"Geotab’s targets meet the criteria required to keep the global temperature rise limited to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the..." (Inside...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-print-page-geotab-gets-emissions-targets-certified-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-interest-for-return-of-via-rail-commuter-link-between-kingston-and-toronto-2022-09-13"The “Via Day of Action” was to be held Friday afternoon at the Via station in Cobourg, urging the company to..." (Davis, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-interest-for-return-of-via-rail-commuter-link-between-kingston-and-toronto-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advocates-make-push-for-montreal-to-boston-passenger-rail-2022-09-13"Rail advocates are dusting off a proposal for passenger train service between Montreal and Boston, riding a..." (Sharp, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advocates-make-push-for-montreal-to-boston-passenger-rail-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-13Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-13This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-08This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-08Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/increase-fuel-savings-through-railcar-aerodynamics-2022-09-08"As diesel fuel costs have increased, the railroad industry has been impacted with higher operating costs, leading to an increased interest in...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/increase-fuel-savings-through-railcar-aerodynamics-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-canada-announces-funding-for-halifax-regional-municipality-for-new-transit-facility-planning-2022-09-08"More than C$20.8 million (US$15.8 million) in joint funding for the first phase of the Burnside Transit Centre Eco-Rebuild project was..."...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-canada-announces-funding-for-halifax-regional-municipality-for-new-transit-facility-planning-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-to-power-first-hydrogen-trains-in-india-2022-09-08"Indian Railways is aiming to develop its own hydrogen-powered trains, a project for which it has hired rail systems integrator..." (Allan, 2022)...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-to-power-first-hydrogen-trains-in-india-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-spooky-abandoned-train-tunnel-of-blue-bell-nb-2022-09-08"This hole blasted through the hill in the community of Blue Bell, near Plaster Rock in northwestern New Brunswick, is all that remains of what was...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-spooky-abandoned-train-tunnel-of-blue-bell-nb-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/organizers-supporters-make-push-for-montreal-boston-night-train-2022-09-08"More than 60 political and business representatives from both sides of the Canada-U.S. border packed the former Coaticook railway station, now a...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/organizers-supporters-make-push-for-montreal-boston-night-train-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remembering-when-the-stunning-bluenose-flew-along-the-rails-not-the-water-2022-09-08"The summer luxury train started its run in 1891, becoming part of the Dominion Atlantic Railway fleet when the company was formed in..." (Ramesar,...Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remembering-when-the-stunning-bluenose-flew-along-the-rails-not-the-water-2022-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-kicks-in-73m-feds-up-to-60m-to-upgrade-northern-manitoba-railway-line-2022-09-01"The province is spending up to $73.8 million over two years to help the Arctic Gateway Group upgrade, operate and maintain the.." (Bergen, 2022)...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-kicks-in-73m-feds-up-to-60m-to-upgrade-northern-manitoba-railway-line-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtecs-kumar-innovating-with-purpose-2022-09-06"He is Vice President Technology-Innovation for Wabtec, whose origins began in Western Pennsylvania with founder George Westinghouse Jr.’s invention...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtecs-kumar-innovating-with-purpose-2022-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cn-2022-09-06"BNSF is honoring six customers with its inaugural BNSF Sustainability Awards for success in making their operations more..." (Worrell, 2022) Click...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cn-2022-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-06Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-06This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-02Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-02This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-winners-2021-09-03First off, we would like to thank all of those who joined us Tuesday for a beautiful day on the green at Beaconsfield Golf Club! As a group, we...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-winners-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-02In honour of National Food Bank Day, here is today's celebratory fun fact! Did you know that... “CP is a dedicated supporter of Canadian food banks...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-labour-day-2022-09-02Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Monday, September 5th and will return to work on Tuesday, September 6th. All requests will be...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-labour-day-2022-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-and-pge-celebrate-major-milestone-of-electrification-project-2022-09-01"Caltrain's electrification project reached a major milestone, with Caltrain's traction power substation in San Jose being energized for the first...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-and-pge-celebrate-major-milestone-of-electrification-project-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advanced-rail-management-awarded-rail-grinding-contract-on-calgary-transits-system-2022-09-01"ARM will review the existing conditions and develop and execute a rail grinding program to remove corrugation, surface cracking and gradually...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advanced-rail-management-awarded-rail-grinding-contract-on-calgary-transits-system-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/q2-2022-canadians-on-board-for-via-rails-return-to-service-2022-09-01"The Corporation is delighted to have welcomed its passengers back on board its trains and recorded an additional 594,000 passengers who travelled...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/q2-2022-canadians-on-board-for-via-rails-return-to-service-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-hydrogen-alliance-offers-canada-an-opportunity-to-export-ammonia-to-europe-2022-09-01"The Hydrogen Alliance proposes a “transatlantic Canada-Germany supply corridor” to start exporting hydrogen by.." (Prentice, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-hydrogen-alliance-offers-canada-an-opportunity-to-export-ammonia-to-europe-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-01Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-01This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-today-2022-08-30CARS is excited to be hosting today's 8th Annual Golf Tournament! -- Please note this is a member-only event.-- Non-members must be invited by a...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-today-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hard-hats-and-spreadsheetsup-internship-provided-real-world-experience-2022-08-30"During a trip to Fort Worth, summer intern Mariam Okunubi had a chance to see what it's like behind the controls of a ballast..." (Okunubi, 2022)...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hard-hats-and-spreadsheetsup-internship-provided-real-world-experience-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advanced-rail-management-awarded-rail-grinding-contract-on-calgary-transits-system-2022-08-30"Advanced Rail Management (Canada) Inc. (ARM), a Global Rail Trust company, has been awarded a contract by..." (Advanced Rail Management Corp., 2022)...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advanced-rail-management-awarded-rail-grinding-contract-on-calgary-transits-system-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-germany-hydrogen-pact-difficult-in-the-short-run-transit-advocates-say-2022-08-30"The Canada–Germany hydrogen pact sends a positive signal about the future of the industry, but its short timeline seems “difficult” given how long...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-germany-hydrogen-pact-difficult-in-the-short-run-transit-advocates-say-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-30This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-08-30Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-26CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-26CARS is thrilled to announce Canadian Pacific as the Local Host Sponsor for National Railway Day! Their Senior Vice-President of Engineering and...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-brent-laing-vice-president-engineering-cn-2022-08-26CARS is thrilled to announce Brent Laing as our CN Keynote Speaker during National Railway Day on November 2nd, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. Brent...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-brent-laing-vice-president-engineering-cn-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-26This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-26Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-26In honour of National Banana Split Day, here is today's side splitting fun fact! Did you know that... “The banana split was invented in 1904 at...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-of-canada-calls-for-rail-safety-technology-implementation-2022-08-26"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is recommending all of the country’s major railways that travel along high-speed corridors or key...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-of-canada-calls-for-rail-safety-technology-implementation-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-next-week-2022-08-26CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are officially sold out! -- Please note this is a member-only event.--...Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-next-week-2022-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-brent-laing-vice-president-engineering-cn-2022-08-25CARS is thrilled to announce Brent Laing as our CN Keynote Speaker during National Railway Day on November 2nd, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. Brent...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-brent-laing-vice-president-engineering-cn-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-25This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-what-it-takes-to-become-hydrogen-leader-2022-08-23"David Layzell, an energy systems architect at The Transition Accelerator, speaks to the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about ..." (Harapyn, 2022)...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-what-it-takes-to-become-hydrogen-leader-2022-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-the-first-labour-day-sept-5-2022-now-available-2022-08-25"Please refer to the document below to access the list of intermodal holiday gate..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full article References: CN. (2022,...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-gate-hours-for-the-first-labour-day-sept-5-2022-now-available-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-announced-for-eurostar-group-2022-08-25"Eurostar Group is an alliance between Eurostar and Thalys. Within the next decade, it aims to transport 30 million passengers a year under a ..."...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-announced-for-eurostar-group-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watco-selected-as-great-plains-industrial-park-rail-operations-provider-2022-08-25"According to Watco, the company will provide switching, transload, warehouse, material handling, truck and logistics services, including an..."...Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watco-selected-as-great-plains-industrial-park-rail-operations-provider-2022-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-23This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suppliers-offer-an-array-of-technologies-to-help-railroads-cut-diesel-consumption-reduce-emissions-2022-08-18"Over the years, CWI Railroad System Specialists’ RYDM Rail Yard Data Management has morphed from tracking fuel usage into a..." (Popke, 2022) Click...Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suppliers-offer-an-array-of-technologies-to-help-railroads-cut-diesel-consumption-reduce-emissions-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keyera-and-cn-announce-agreement-to-evaluate-a-clean-energy-terminal-solution-in-the-albertas-industrial-heartland-2022-08-23"Keyera Corp. (“Keyera”) and CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will leverage their joint...Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keyera-and-cn-announce-agreement-to-evaluate-a-clean-energy-terminal-solution-in-the-albertas-industrial-heartland-2022-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2022-40-under-40-2022-08-23"Mass Transit magazine presents its annual opportunity to recognize outstanding young individuals making a name in the..." (Mass Transit, 2022) Click...Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2022-40-under-40-2022-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-19In honour of NationalPotatoDay, here is today's rooted fun fact! Did you know that... “Before 1907, CPR gardens and others were mainly cultivated as...Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-19This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-19CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-19CARS is thrilled to announce Canadian Pacific as the Local Host Sponsor for National Railway Day! Their Senior Vice-President of Engineering and...Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-18Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-kcs-deal-wins-ok-from-foreign-investment-committee-in-us-2022-08-16"The Calgary-based railway said Tuesday its purchase of KCS has received the required clearance from the U.S. Committee on..." (The Canadian Press...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-kcs-deal-wins-ok-from-foreign-investment-committee-in-us-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/t3-transit-says-2022-a-record-year-for-ridership-so-far-2022-08-18"The bus operator says the number of people using their service has now exceeded figures seen in 2019 which had previously been their best year ever...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/t3-transit-says-2022-a-record-year-for-ridership-so-far-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/print-page-digitization-seen-as-critical-to-delivering-on-sustainability-goals-2022-08-18"A new study by Sage, The State of the Circular Economy, shows industry is paying greater attention to the need for, and benefits of, the..." (Chang,...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/print-page-digitization-seen-as-critical-to-delivering-on-sustainability-goals-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-18CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-18CARS is thrilled to announce Canadian Pacific as the Local Host Sponsor for National Railway Day! Their Senior Vice-President of Engineering and...Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-justin-meyer-senior-vice-president-engineering-and-mechanical-cp-2022-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-16This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/health-monitoring-in-real-time-2022-08-16"When railroads, either in-house or through supplier-provided contracted services, perform remote train health monitoring, potential equipment...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/health-monitoring-in-real-time-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-tcrc-complete-new-collective-agreement-2022-08-16"CP and TCRC—which represents approximately 3,000 CP locomotive engineers, conductors, and train and yard workers across Canada—agreed to enter...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-tcrc-complete-new-collective-agreement-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/visa-announces-collaboration-with-metrolinx-bringing-tap-to-pay-to-transit-in-greater-toronto-area-2022-08-16"Visa tap to pay will officially arrive on GO Transit, and has launched on the UP Express, making it easier to travel on transit by offering riders...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/visa-announces-collaboration-with-metrolinx-bringing-tap-to-pay-to-transit-in-greater-toronto-area-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-2q22-solid-results-superior-margins-robust-backlog-updated-cowen-insight-2022-08-16"FreightCar America (FCA) posted a strong second-quarter 2022 and raised its revenue and delivery outlook for..." (Vantuono, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-2q22-solid-results-superior-margins-robust-backlog-updated-cowen-insight-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-csx-2022-08-16"CN recently delivered 11 units trains of wind turbine components to support the installation of four different wind farms in..." (Luczak, 2022)...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-cn-csx-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2022-women-in-rail-awards-2022-08-16"The 2022 Women in Rail awards will honor, in our November issue, 20 women for their achievements in the..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2022-women-in-rail-awards-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-16CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-09This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-12CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-september-1st-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-12In honour of this weekends Kool-Aid Days, here is today's 'kool' fun fact! Did you know that... “Kool-Aid Days during the second weekend of August...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-speaker-announcments-coming-soon-2022-08-12Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-speaker-announcments-coming-soon-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-offically-sold-out-2022-08-12CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are offically sold out! Sponsorship is still available!...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-offically-sold-out-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-12Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-warn-recovery-of-calgary-transit-vital-to-city-budget-net-zero-goals-2022-08-09"People said they are no longer going to their regular doctor, not visiting certain friends and family, have turned down or..." (Edwardson, 2022)...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-warn-recovery-of-calgary-transit-vital-to-city-budget-net-zero-goals-2022-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ca-metrolinks-perris-valley-line-getting-57-million-in-upgrades-2022-08-11"Trains running between south Perris and downtown Riverside and the passengers who ride them are expected to benefit from a..." (Downey, 2022) Click...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ca-metrolinks-perris-valley-line-getting-57-million-in-upgrades-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sheridan-college-offering-micro-credentials-in-robotics-and-cyber-security-2022-08-11"Micro-credentials are short-duration postsecondary offerings designed to help workers hone specialized skills in response to..." (Atkins, 2022)...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sheridan-college-offering-micro-credentials-in-robotics-and-cyber-security-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worlds-first-fully-automated-heavy-haul-rail-system-sees-10-expansion-2022-08-11"The AutoHaul™ network enables 220 trains to run autonomously between mines and ports while being monitored from an operations centre in..." (Sapién,...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worlds-first-fully-automated-heavy-haul-rail-system-sees-10-expansion-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-us15-billion-debt-offering-2022-08-11"The debt offering is being made in the United States under an effective shelf registration statement dated..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-us15-billion-debt-offering-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automatic-securities-disposition-plans-established-by-ceo-2022-08-11"The ASDPs are designed to allow for an orderly disposition of the common shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options at prevailing market...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automatic-securities-disposition-plans-established-by-ceo-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-speaker-announcments-coming-soon-2022-08-11Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-speaker-announcments-coming-soon-2022-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-province-pump-more-money-into-rail-line-to-churchill-man-2022-08-04-1"The money comes on top of $157 million pledged by Ottawa since 2018 to change the ownership of the Hudson Bay Railway and the..." (The Canadian...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-province-pump-more-money-into-rail-line-to-churchill-man-2022-08-04-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demand-for-inspection-robots-expected-to-spike-by-2023-2022-08-09"In recent years, with the continuous decline of the demographic dividend, the demand for unmanned operations has become increasingly..."...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demand-for-inspection-robots-expected-to-spike-by-2023-2022-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-eis-released-for-cp-kcs-merger-proposal-2022-08-09"The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) potential impacts..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-eis-released-for-cp-kcs-merger-proposal-2022-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-05In honour of National Work Like A Dog Day, here is today's hard-working fun fact! Did you know that... “Natural instinct does play a role but isn’t...Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-08-05CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-04This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brandons-on-demand-transit-pilot-program-enters-next-phase-2022-08-03"A pilot program in Brandon offering on-demand transit rides outside of normal operating hours will begin its next phase....." (Carter, 2022) Click...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brandons-on-demand-transit-pilot-program-enters-next-phase-2022-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-province-pump-more-money-into-rail-line-to-churchill-man-2022-08-04"The federal and Manitoba governments announced a combined $147 million Wednesday to support a rail line through northern Manitoba with a history of...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-province-pump-more-money-into-rail-line-to-churchill-man-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-warn-recovery-of-calgary-transit-vital-to-city-budget-net-zero-goals-2022-08-04"Transit riders told CBC Calgary the safety issues on trains are restricting their lives and holding them back from work and social activities across...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-warn-recovery-of-calgary-transit-vital-to-city-budget-net-zero-goals-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-to-develop-application-for-london-transit-facility-renovations-2022-08-04"London, Ont., is now one step closer to a newly renovated transit headquarters after city council members voted to develop a joint application for a...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-to-develop-application-for-london-transit-facility-renovations-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-us15-billion-debt-offering-2022-08-04"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced a public debt offering of US$1.5 billion comprised of US$800 million 3.85% Notes due 2032 and US$700...Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-us15-billion-debt-offering-2022-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-02Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-offically-sold-out-2022-08-02CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-offically-sold-out-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-green-line-board-approves-two-teams-to-advance-project-to-rfp-stage-2022-08-02"Bow Transit Connectors and City Link Partners will submit proposals to build the first phase of the light-rail project..." (Wanak-Libman, 2022)...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-green-line-board-approves-two-teams-to-advance-project-to-rfp-stage-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-economists-say-about-canadas-gdp-numbers-and-a-possible-recession-2022-08-02"New gross domestic product numbers out Friday showed that Canada’s economy continues to defy talk of recession — but most economists don’t expect...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-economists-say-about-canadas-gdp-numbers-and-a-possible-recession-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-bank-financial-raises-canadian-pacific-railway-nysecp-price-target-to-c9800-2022-08-02"Canadian Pacific Railway ( NYSE:CP – Get Rating ) (TSE:CP) had its price objective upped by National Bank Financial from C$93.00 to C$98.00 in a...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-bank-financial-raises-canadian-pacific-railway-nysecp-price-target-to-c9800-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-record-revenues-and-profit-boost-in-q2-2022-08-02"Despite recession hurdles on the horizon, Canadian National Railway Co. says the tracks are clear for a smooth year after reporting record...Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-record-revenues-and-profit-boost-in-q2-2022-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-29In honour of National System Administrator Appreciation Day, here is today's relaxing fun fact! Did you know that... “What Is the Role of a System...Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-29CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-29CARS is thrilled that the Rocky Mountaineer will be gifting one of our National Railway Day attendees with a two-day rail journey on our GoldLeaf...Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-safety-measures-for-canadian-railroads-2022-07-28"Transport Canada on July 25 announced new measures to improve rail safety. They address recommendations that the Transportation Safety Board of...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-safety-measures-for-canadian-railroads-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-up-inks-1b-power-upgrade-deal-with-wabtec-updated-2022-07-28"Under the new order, Wabtec will upgrade 525 of UP’s AC4400 and AC6000s, as well as 75 Dash-9s in what it called “the largest investment in..."...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watch-up-inks-1b-power-upgrade-deal-with-wabtec-updated-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wle-10mm-track-reconfiguration-project-advances-2022-07-28"ORDC and Ohio-based W&LE—Railway Age’s 2004 Regional Railroad of the Year—submitted a CRISI application for the nearly $10 million project in...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wle-10mm-track-reconfiguration-project-advances-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cp-2022-07-28"Forty-nine children of BNSF employees or retirees are each receiving a $2,500 college scholarship in 2022, the Class I railroad reported in..."...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/class-i-briefs-bnsf-cp-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wikov-has-joined-forces-with-hexagon-to-minimise-tram-noise-emission-2022-07-28"he requirements to minimise noise during operation also apply to gearboxes, especially those for rolling..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wikov-has-joined-forces-with-hexagon-to-minimise-tram-noise-emission-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/benders-rs4-tier-1-intelligent-insulation-monitoring-system-gains-network-rail-approval-2022-07-28"Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/benders-rs4-tier-1-intelligent-insulation-monitoring-system-gains-network-rail-approval-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-record-revenues-and-profit-boost-in-q2-2022-07-28"Despite recession hurdles on the horizon, Canadian National Railway Co. says the tracks are clear for a smooth year after..." (Reynolds, 2022) Click...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-record-revenues-and-profit-boost-in-q2-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-round-of-work-kicks-off-on-metrolinxs-kitchener-line-2022-07-28"The project is made up of many different pieces of work that, once complete, will fit together seamlessly to deliver increased service and..."...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-round-of-work-kicks-off-on-metrolinxs-kitchener-line-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-streetcar-makes-triumphant-return-at-montreal-rail-museum-2022-07-28"It’s one of the Saint-Constant landmark’s flagship items, but rides on their fully restored Montreal streetcar had..." (Spector, 2022) Click here...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-streetcar-makes-triumphant-return-at-montreal-rail-museum-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-testing-of-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-route-to-continue-until-end-of-2022-2022-07-28"Vehicle testing is taking place along the length of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in midtown..." (Callan, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-testing-of-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-route-to-continue-until-end-of-2022-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-big-announcments-coming-soon-2022-07-28Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022, which will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Hyatt Regency in Calgary,...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-big-announcments-coming-soon-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-28Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-28This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-london-transit-hq-fast-tracked-as-time-runs-out-for-city-to-spend-120m-in-unused-brt-funds-2022-07-26"A plan to replace the headquarters of London Transit is now being fast tracked after the federal government moved up the application deadline for...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-london-transit-hq-fast-tracked-as-time-runs-out-for-city-to-spend-120m-in-unused-brt-funds-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-transit-overhaul-planned-for-winnipeg-2022-07-26"Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson, Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman, provincial labour minister Reg Helwer and..." (Thompson, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-transit-overhaul-planned-for-winnipeg-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-streetcar-makes-triumphant-return-at-montreal-rail-museum-2022-07-26"It’s one of the Saint-Constant landmark’s flagship items, but rides on their fully restored Montreal streetcar had..." (Spector, 2022) Click here...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-streetcar-makes-triumphant-return-at-montreal-rail-museum-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinks-freshly-refurbished-train-cars-provide-new-amenities-for-rider-comfort-safety-2022-07-26"The car features new and improved passenger amenities designed for a more enjoyable, productive and..." (Metrolink, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinks-freshly-refurbished-train-cars-provide-new-amenities-for-rider-comfort-safety-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-grassroots-advocacy-for-ag-by-rail-2022-07-26"Two Canadian agricultural groups, Pulse Canada and the Western Grain Elevator Association, have launched a campaign called “Canada’s Ready,”...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-grassroots-advocacy-for-ag-by-rail-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-26Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-22In honour of National Hammock Day, here is today's relaxing fun fact! Did you know that... “People with sleeping problems should get a hammock,...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-22Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-22Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-train-of-naught-what-are-we-waiting-for-on-high-speed-rail-2022-07-22"Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made headlines this month, though not for any progressive new environmental policy or..." (Noakes, 2022)...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-train-of-naught-what-are-we-waiting-for-on-high-speed-rail-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aimco-acquiring-cando-rail-terminals-2022-07-22"Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) of Canada will acquire a 100% equity stake in Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. from..." (Luczak, 2022)...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aimco-acquiring-cando-rail-terminals-2022-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-proposes-to-cap-oil-gas-emissions-using-industry-specific-carbon-pricing-system-2022-07-21"It is the first glimpse Canadians are getting of how the Liberals expect to implement the oil and gas emissions cap promised in..." (Rabson, 2022)...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-proposes-to-cap-oil-gas-emissions-using-industry-specific-carbon-pricing-system-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/history-taught-the-bank-of-canada-what-happens-when-it-doesnt-control-high-inflation-2022-07-21"In 1973, adverse weather sparked a global food shortage and an embargo on OPEC oil drove energy prices..." (Mallees, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/history-taught-the-bank-of-canada-what-happens-when-it-doesnt-control-high-inflation-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-applauds-agreement-to-extend-kansas-city-southern-de-mexicos-concession-exclusivity-until-2037-2022-07-21"KCSM reached an agreement with the Mexican Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (“SICT”) to fund a new..." (CP, 2022) Click...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-applauds-agreement-to-extend-kansas-city-southern-de-mexicos-concession-exclusivity-until-2037-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-record-breaking-heatwave-leads-to-launch-of-resilience-taskforce-2022-07-21"This taskforce will investigate and make recommendations on how the UK railway can develop its resilience to extrem..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-record-breaking-heatwave-leads-to-launch-of-resilience-taskforce-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-capmetro-mbta-skytrain-vta-2022-07-21"Also, CapMetro in Austin, Tex., held a groundbreaking ceremony for McKalla Station, which will be built on the MetroRail Red Line as part of..."...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-caltrain-capmetro-mbta-skytrain-vta-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-21This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-21Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2022-women-in-rail-awards-2022-07-21"The 2022 Women in Rail awards will honor, in our November issue, 20 women for their achievements in the..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominations-open-for-2022-women-in-rail-awards-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aslrra-offering-training-scholarships-2022-07-21"The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is awarding 10 railroad training scholarships of up to $425 each to employees of...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aslrra-offering-training-scholarships-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-hvac-order-for-new-marta-trainsets-2022-07-21"Wabtec Corp. will supply heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units for the 56 new Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-hvac-order-for-new-marta-trainsets-2022-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/renewable-fuels-testing-under-way-at-up-2022-07-19"Now, filled with UltraClean BlenD™ from Ames, Iowa-based Chevron-Renewable Energy Group, the locomotives are being used in..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/renewable-fuels-testing-under-way-at-up-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-invests-in-saskatchewan-2022-07-19"Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced C$18.3 million in funding for four new projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund, “which will...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-invests-in-saskatchewan-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-unveils-its-new-stadler-flirt-o-train-vehicles-2022-07-19"The new trains run on diesel and will travel from Bayview Station in Hintonburg to Riverside South, with a spur to the..." (Charbonneau, 2022) Click...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-unveils-its-new-stadler-flirt-o-train-vehicles-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crd-supports-settling-land-claims-for-vancouver-island-rail-corridor-2022-07-19"In a news release Thursday, the CRD board announced its support for the Island Corridor Foundation's call to settle the land claims to advance rail...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crd-supports-settling-land-claims-for-vancouver-island-rail-corridor-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-process-for-lrt-to-start-later-this-year-construction-in-2024-2022-07-19"Major construction work on the Hamilton light-rail transit (LRT) will begin in just under two years, the city's LRT project director announced...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-process-for-lrt-to-start-later-this-year-construction-in-2024-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-completes-major-construction-at-rutherford-go-station-2022-07-19"Many amenities are open, making access to transit easier with better connectivity for pedestrians and..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-completes-major-construction-at-rutherford-go-station-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-19CARS is thrilled to announce that the Rocky Mountaineer will be gifting one of our National Railway Day attendees with a two-day rail journey on our...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-19CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-15In honour ofNational Gummi Worm Day, here is today's sweet fun fact! Did you know that... “The elder Hans Riegel started an autumn tradition in the...Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-15Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-15CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-15This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-million-investment-to-help-relieve-supply-chain-congestion-at-port-of-windsor-2022-07-14"The Essex Terminal Railway Company and federal government are investing $11.2 million to relieve supply..." (Borrelli, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-million-investment-to-help-relieve-supply-chain-congestion-at-port-of-windsor-2022-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-funding-to-provide-better-service-new-infrastructure-2022-07-14"Nearly half a billion dollars in public transit funding from all three levels of government means a complete route overhaul, more..." (Vadeboncoeur,...Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-funding-to-provide-better-service-new-infrastructure-2022-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northumberland-county-residents-call-on-via-rail-to-reinstate-commuter-link-to-toronto-2022-07-14"Nearly half a billion dollars in public transit funding from all three levels of government means a complete route overhaul, more..." (Giunta, 2022)...Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northumberland-county-residents-call-on-via-rail-to-reinstate-commuter-link-to-toronto-2022-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-investing-44mm-to-improve-hudson-bay-railway-corridor-safety-2022-07-14"Nearly half a billion dollars in public transit funding from all three levels of government means a complete route overhaul, more..." (Luczak, 2022)...Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-investing-44mm-to-improve-hudson-bay-railway-corridor-safety-2022-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-ridership-continues-to-recover-remains-lower-than-pre-pandemic-2022-07-12"Transit ridership in Toronto continued to stall well below pre-pandemic levels in May, a new report shows..." (Callan, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-ridership-continues-to-recover-remains-lower-than-pre-pandemic-2022-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/majority-of-traction-power-substations-installed-for-metrolinxs-finch-west-lrt-2022-07-12"Their purpose is to convert power into the 750-volt direct current that runs through the overhead wires and powers the line’s light-rail...Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/majority-of-traction-power-substations-installed-for-metrolinxs-finch-west-lrt-2022-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-risk-profiles-altered-by-pandemic-and-global-shocks-2022-07-12"The challenges in international trade and the supply chains that service it are creating shifts that will continue to fuel long-term changes in the...Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-risk-profiles-altered-by-pandemic-and-global-shocks-2022-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-is-using-the-same-light-detection-and-radar-lidar-scanning-technology-as-nasa-to-improve-the-safety-and-efficiency-of-its-fleet-2022-07-12"Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and...Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-is-using-the-same-light-detection-and-radar-lidar-scanning-technology-as-nasa-to-improve-the-safety-and-efficiency-of-its-fleet-2022-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-08In honour of National Freezer Pop Day, here is today's furry fun fact! Did you know that... “Perhaps the biggest difference between popsicles and...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-08This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-08CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-08CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-08Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-08-1CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-08-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-07CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-07This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-07CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-07CARS is thrilled to announce that the Rocky Mountaineer will be gifting one of our National Railway Day attendees with a two-day rail journey on our...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-at-national-railway-day-2022-2022-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/solving-big-safety-problems-with-big-data-fra-rise-2022-07-05"While train accident rates have plateaued, we know that railroads are becoming more complex and are collecting more data..." (Kidda, 2022) Click...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/solving-big-safety-problems-with-big-data-fra-rise-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-hitachi-humatics-rail-vision-2022-07-05"Hitachi Rail has completed a yearlong pilot evaluating Waltham, Mass.-based Humatics Corporation’s rail navigation..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-hitachi-humatics-rail-vision-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-to-help-prevent-destruction-of-rail-infrastructure-2022-07-05"The federal government has introduced two new rule sets for railways to help prevent damage to..." (Atkins, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-to-help-prevent-destruction-of-rail-infrastructure-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-british-columbia-invest-in-transportation-hub-upgrades-in-north-vancouver-2022-07-05"More than C$30 million (US$23 million) in joint federal-provincial funding for upgrades and improvements to the..." (Infrastructure Canada, 2022)...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-british-columbia-invest-in-transportation-hub-upgrades-in-north-vancouver-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2022-annual-public-meeting-2022-07-05"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) invites the public to watch its 2022 Annual Public Meeting (APM) to be aired on..." (VIA Rail, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2022-annual-public-meeting-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-technology-drives-the-future-of-rail-2022-07-05"In the coming years, railroads look to build upon these successes. While rail technology is pervasive, the industry is on the verge of an exciting...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-technology-drives-the-future-of-rail-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-ratification-of-three-new-labor-agreements-bringing-higher-wages-to-locomotive-engineers-and-conductors-in-the-us-and-eastern-canada-2022-07-05"The agreements, reached on CP properties in Maine, the U.S. Midwest (Iowa, Missouri and Illinois) and parts of Quebec, provide higher hourly..."...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-ratification-of-three-new-labor-agreements-bringing-higher-wages-to-locomotive-engineers-and-conductors-in-the-us-and-eastern-canada-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peru-added-to-canadas-trusted-trade-partners-2022-07-05"The agreements, reached on CP properties in Maine, the U.S. Midwest (Iowa, Missouri and Illinois) and parts of Quebec, provide higher hourly..."...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peru-added-to-canadas-trusted-trade-partners-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-05This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-05CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-95-sold-out-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-is-expanding-again-were-moving-into-a-new-facility-double-the-size-of-their-current-in-alberta-2022-07-05FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falcon Equipment Edmonton is doubling their space! Falcon Equipment is doubling their space in Edmonton and moving to a new and...Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-is-expanding-again-were-moving-into-a-new-facility-double-the-size-of-their-current-in-alberta-2022-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-friday-canada-day-2022-06-30Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Friday, (July 1st) and will return to work on Monday, July 4th. Please ensure all time-sensitive...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-friday-canada-day-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contest-promotes-using-transit-to-get-around-banff-lake-louise-2022-06-30"To enter the Roam the Wild contest, parks visitors have to take a picture of a Roam transit bus "in the wild" (anywhere in the town of Banff or...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contest-promotes-using-transit-to-get-around-banff-lake-louise-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-transit-ridership-at-50-per-cent-of-pre-pandemic-levels-in-may-2022-06-30"Transit Services general manager Renee Amilcar says 3.6 million passengers used OC Transpo buses and..." (Pringle, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-transit-ridership-at-50-per-cent-of-pre-pandemic-levels-in-may-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-major-spending-across-north-american-operations-2022-06-30"The most significant spending will be in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia, with smaller commitments planned in..." (Atkins, 2022) Click...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-major-spending-across-north-american-operations-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procor-on-site-services-at-vip-sarnia-and-transmark-terminals-2022-06-30"Procor’s AAR-certified tank car experts are ready to perform essential qualifications and regulatory testing to make sure your..." (Stiles, 2022)...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procor-on-site-services-at-vip-sarnia-and-transmark-terminals-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-lacmta-metrolinx-new-york-mta-translink-2022-06-30"On the west side of the tracks, Amtrak replaced the stairway from the station to a pedestrian tunnel and built an enclosed ramp..." (Stiles, 2022)...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-amtrak-lacmta-metrolinx-new-york-mta-translink-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-30This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-30CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-30CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/somethings-coming-2022-06-28CARS is thrilled to announce that the Rocky Mountaineer will be gifting one of our National Railway Day attendees with a two-day rail journey on our...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/somethings-coming-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-28CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-28This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-museum-opens-new-exhibit-revelstoke-is-a-railway-town-2022-06-28"The exhibit explores how the railway has shaped the history of Revelstoke. The railway museum invites visitors to..." (Hughes, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-museum-opens-new-exhibit-revelstoke-is-a-railway-town-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backers-of-calgary-banff-train-say-they-need-parks-canada-to-get-on-board-2022-06-28"Updated ridership projections show a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary-to-Banff passenger train could be a success without annual payments from..."...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backers-of-calgary-banff-train-say-they-need-parks-canada-to-get-on-board-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-train-service-from-toronto-will-bring-you-right-to-nyc-2022-06-28"Railroad company Amtrak has announced that its Maple Leaf Train, in conjunction with VIA Rail, is..." (Tsekouras, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-train-service-from-toronto-will-bring-you-right-to-nyc-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-40-million-in-new-brunswick-enabling-sustainable-growth-and-advancing-the-companys-commitment-to-safety-2022-06-28"This includes investments in technology, rolling stock units and company-wide decarbonization initiatives, as well as..." (CN, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-40-million-in-new-brunswick-enabling-sustainable-growth-and-advancing-the-companys-commitment-to-safety-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-185-million-in-saskatchewan-in-2022-2022-06-28"The Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced plans to invest $185 million in Saskatchewan in 2022, which includes..." (Postey, 2022) Click here...Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-185-million-in-saskatchewan-in-2022-2022-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-24Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-24CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-24This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-24In honour of National Take Your Dog to Work Day, here is today's furry fun fact! Did you know that... “Stress happens, but studies show that dogs can...Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/somethings-coming-2022-06-24https://youtu.be/uPCXvpMBlRMFri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/somethings-coming-2022-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mining-company-promotes-copper-in-public-spaces-to-kill-bacteria-at-pdac-2022-06-23"A Vancouver-based mining company wants to see copper in more public spaces due to its..." (CBC News, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mining-company-promotes-copper-in-public-spaces-to-kill-bacteria-at-pdac-2022-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-announces-new-investments-in-ontario-and-alberta-2022-06-23"Canadian National Railway Co. announced on Tuesday plans to invest approximately $430 million in Ontario and..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2022)...Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-announces-new-investments-in-ontario-and-alberta-2022-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-rail-trust-acquires-advanced-rail-management-2022-06-23"Advanced Rail Management Corp., a firm specializing in wheel/rail interaction in the freight, passenger rail and..." (Mass Transit Staff Report,...Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-rail-trust-acquires-advanced-rail-management-2022-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/health-trackers-2022-06-23"Advanced Rail Management Corp., a firm specializing in wheel/rail interaction in the freight, passenger rail and..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/health-trackers-2022-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delivery-of-most-rem-stations-delayed-until-late-2024-2022-06-21"In a press release issued Monday morning, CDPQ Infra, which is leading the light rail project, confirmed that..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2022)...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delivery-of-most-rem-stations-delayed-until-late-2024-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virus-is-still-here-a-look-at-reactions-to-ontario-dropping-transit-mask-rules-2022-06-21"Mask rules for public transit and health-care settings expired last weekend, with the province’s top doctor saying high..." (Omstead, 2022) Click...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virus-is-still-here-a-look-at-reactions-to-ontario-dropping-transit-mask-rules-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-city-council-moves-design-forward-for-eglinton-east-lrt-and-waterfront-east-lrt-projects-2022-06-21"The city council previously voted in December 2020 to support the projects by having staff continue their evaluations on..." (Mass Transit Staff...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-city-council-moves-design-forward-for-eglinton-east-lrt-and-waterfront-east-lrt-projects-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/about-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2022-06-21"June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and..."...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/about-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-21CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-21This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-17In honour of National Flip Flop Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “The most expensive flip-flops cost a whopping $18,000! The shoes...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-17Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-17This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-17CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-17CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-16Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dp-world-adding-equipment-at-port-saint-john-2022-06-16"Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is delighted to announce its largest electric bus..."...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dp-world-adding-equipment-at-port-saint-john-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-16CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-90-sold-out-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-16This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-house-rail-subcommittee-an-earful-on-safety-2022-06-16"The National Transportation Safety Board’s 2021-22 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-house-rail-subcommittee-an-earful-on-safety-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/accident-prevention-brought-to-the-fore-on-forklift-safety-day-2022-06-16"National Forklift Safety Day, hosted by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) on June 14, aims to educate..." (Shchedrina, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/accident-prevention-brought-to-the-fore-on-forklift-safety-day-2022-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-14Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-14This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-to-arnprior-ont-is-a-locomotive-for-economic-growth-2022-06-14"The only track left in the area could provide a cost-effective alternative for shipping and receiving a..." (Fleming, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-to-arnprior-ont-is-a-locomotive-for-economic-growth-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-to-speed-up-ottawa-lrt-launch-felt-in-earliest-days-inquiry-hears-2022-06-14"The first day of public hearings in the inquiry into Ottawa’s trouble-plagued LRT system heard testimony that there was..." (Raymond, 2022) Click...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-to-speed-up-ottawa-lrt-launch-felt-in-earliest-days-inquiry-hears-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-bus-announces-its-largest-order-of-electric-buses-in-canada-by-halifax-transit-2022-06-14"Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is delighted to announce its largest electric bus..."...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-bus-announces-its-largest-order-of-electric-buses-in-canada-by-halifax-transit-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-06-14CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-10Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-10This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-10CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-10In honour of National Movie Night, maybe add this movie to your list tonight! Here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “In "Rocky Mountain...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-06-10CARS Women in Rail Scholarship This Scholarship aims to provide assistance to one or more current female CARS members and immediate family (wife,...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-10Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-strato-inc-2022-06-10This week we are spotlighting Strato Inc. and would like to share their Member Feature Video: https://youtu.be/9dG8bb9_PNs Would you like to have a...Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-strato-inc-2022-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-strato-inc-2022-06-09This week we are spotlighting Strato Inc. and would like to share their Member Feature Video: https://youtu.be/9dG8bb9_PNs Would you like to have a...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-strato-inc-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backers-of-banff-passenger-rail-project-say-they-need-provincial-yes-or-no-2022-06-07"Liricon Capital Inc., the company behind the proposed rail link between the Rocky Mountain tourist mecca and the ..." (The Canadian Press Staff,...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backers-of-banff-passenger-rail-project-say-they-need-provincial-yes-or-no-2022-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-end-most-mask-mandates-saturday-including-in-hospitals-on-public-transit-2022-06-09"The mandates are set to expire at 12 a.m. on June 11, but masking will remain mandatory in long-term care and..." (CBC News, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-end-most-mask-mandates-saturday-including-in-hospitals-on-public-transit-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-lifting-mask-mandate-on-public-transit-before-end-of-june-2022-06-09"Quebec lifted many other mask mandates in mid-May, including at stores and restaurants, but the requirement remained..." (CBC News, 2022) Click here...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-lifting-mask-mandate-on-public-transit-before-end-of-june-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-ceo-says-future-of-energy-is-diversification-not-transition-2022-06-09"Quebec lifted many other mask mandates in mid-May, including at stores and restaurants, but the requirement remained..." (The Canadian Press, 2022)...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-ceo-says-future-of-energy-is-diversification-not-transition-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-orders-from-cn-fortescue-2022-06-09"Quebec lifted many other mask mandates in mid-May, including at stores and restaurants, but the requirement remained..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-orders-from-cn-fortescue-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-09This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-09Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-backers-of-calgary-to-banff-rail-line-awaiting-provincial-decision-2022-06-02"A proposed rail line that would connect Calgary to Banff is in the hands of Alberta’s provincial government, which is..." (Tran & MacVicar, 2022)...Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-backers-of-calgary-to-banff-rail-line-awaiting-provincial-decision-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-transport-cybersecurity-has-holes-csis-says-2022-06-07"Groups including the FBI and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are calling on those responsible for transportation...Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-transport-cybersecurity-has-holes-csis-says-2022-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-conference-call-takeaways-cowen-2022-06-07" On May 31, we held a discussion with five expert panelists who provided insights into the current state and outlook of the rail, locomotive and...Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-conference-call-takeaways-cowen-2022-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-06-03This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! There is no additional fee to participate as a CARS Member or CN Employee. Our annual CN Breakfast...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-03Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-03This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-03CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-03Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-03In honour of National Doughnut or Donut Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “When donuts were first brought to America, they were...Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delay-in-rail-shipment-postponing-maintenance-on-lrt-2022-06-02"A delay in getting rail delivered to Ottawa for planned maintenance on the LRT this month means the work must..." (Raymond, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delay-in-rail-shipment-postponing-maintenance-on-lrt-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-unveils-pride-bus-2022-06-02"In a media release, GRT said the specially designed bus wrap “is a symbol of GRT’s ongoing commitment to providing a..." (Sandstrom, 2022) Click...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-unveils-pride-bus-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/special-report-passenger-rail-trends-2022-06-02"In a media release, GRT said the specially designed bus wrap “is a symbol of GRT’s ongoing commitment to providing a..." (Wanek-Libman, 2022) Click...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/special-report-passenger-rail-trends-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-technology-center-continues-its-evolution-into-innovation-hub-for-rail-and-ground-transportation-2022-06-02"Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo., has been the center of freight and passenger rail research for more than..." (Wanek-Libman,...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-technology-center-continues-its-evolution-into-innovation-hub-for-rail-and-ground-transportation-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digitization-accelerating-thanks-to-pandemic-report-finds-2022-06-02"Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo., has been the center of freight and passenger rail research for more than..." (Inside...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digitization-accelerating-thanks-to-pandemic-report-finds-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-inks-deal-with-cma-cgm-for-canadian-service-2022-06-02"Canadian Pacific will become CMA CGM’s primary rail provider in Canada, servicing the ports of Vancouver, Montreal and..." (Inside Logistics Online...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-inks-deal-with-cma-cgm-for-canadian-service-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-02Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-06-02This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! There is no additional fee to participate as a CARS Member or CN Employee. Our annual CN Breakfast...Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-new-brunswick-c82mm-in-supply-chain-investment-2022-05-31"The Saint John Port Authority, as applicant, will contribute C$4.2 million, and the province of New Brunswick will provide..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-new-brunswick-c82mm-in-supply-chain-investment-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-track-for-greater-automation-2022-05-31"It is driving the automation of processes and operations and improving efficiencies, costs and..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-track-for-greater-automation-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/top-5-reasons-hydrogen-has-a-place-in-the-future-of-rail-2022-05-31"In 2016, Cummins partnered with customer Alstom, a French railway equipment manufacturer, to engineer, supply, and integrate the hydrogen fuel cell...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/top-5-reasons-hydrogen-has-a-place-in-the-future-of-rail-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-commits-24b-to-transit-in-metro-vancouver-2022-05-31"In 2016, Cummins partnered with customer Alstom, a French railway equipment manufacturer, to engineer, supply, and integrate the hydrogen fuel cell...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-commits-24b-to-transit-in-metro-vancouver-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-city-council-plans-to-build-back-better-transit-post-pandemic-2022-05-31"The plan by city staff brought to the community development committee focuses on getting service back to 90 per cent of..." (CBC News, 2022) Click...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-city-council-plans-to-build-back-better-transit-post-pandemic-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cleaning-up-from-the-storm-and-ottawa-residents-head-to-the-polls-five-stories-to-watch-this-week-2022-05-31"The long cleanup continues in the city of Ottawa, Ontarians head to the polls to elect a new government and counting down to..." (Pringle, 2022)...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cleaning-up-from-the-storm-and-ottawa-residents-head-to-the-polls-five-stories-to-watch-this-week-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-05-31Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-05-31This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-24This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! There is no additional fee to participate as a CARS Member or CN Employee. Our annual CN Breakfast...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-board-of-directors-recognizes-the-work-of-cynthia-garneau-2022-05-24"Following the announcement by the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, of the resignation of VIA Rail Canada's (VIA Rail) President...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-board-of-directors-recognizes-the-work-of-cynthia-garneau-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanded-edmonton-high-level-streetcar-route-opens-thursday-2022-05-24"The expansion project has been in the works for several years and encountered some delays along..." (Mertz, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanded-edmonton-high-level-streetcar-route-opens-thursday-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-fy21-safety-enforcement-report-2022-05-24"FRA reported on May 19 that more than 70,000 inspections were conducted in FY 2021 to assess railroad compliance with..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-fy21-safety-enforcement-report-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-case-for-bringing-rail-back-to-vancouver-island-released-2022-05-24"FRA reported on May 19 that more than 70,000 inspections were conducted in FY 2021 to assess railroad compliance with..." (Garland, 2022) Click here...Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-case-for-bringing-rail-back-to-vancouver-island-released-2022-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-05-20This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members during National Railway Day 2022: 2022 Safety Award 2022 Innovation Award 2022...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-awards-2022-nominations-due-september-30th-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-05-20In honour of National Bike to Work Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “Biking to work makes you smarter. While it may not turn you...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-20This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! There is no additional fee to participate as a CARS Member or CN Employee. Our annual CN Breakfast...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-20Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-05-20CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-05-20CARS Women in Rail Scholarship This Scholarship aims to provide assistance to one or more current female CARS members and immediate family (wife,...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-50-sold-2022-05-20Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-50-sold-2022-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-05-19CARS Women in Rail Scholarship This Scholarship aims to provide assistance to one or more current female CARS members and immediate family (wife,...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-recipiant-announced-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-wabtec-reg-launch-renewable-fuels-testing-2022-05-19"According to a May 9/10 Twitter post (see below), the Class I railroad began filling “several of their locomotives with..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-wabtec-reg-launch-renewable-fuels-testing-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digitization-top-of-mind-at-global-ports-conference-2022-05-19"More than 400 port and maritime professionals are at the conference, which is the first meeting of the group since..." (Inside Logistics Online...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digitization-top-of-mind-at-global-ports-conference-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/110-year-old-train-caboose-sells-for-45000-becomes-ontario-home-for-retiree-2022-05-19"Getting into the housing market in Ontario is not just a challenge for young people, but as Laurel Wynne recently..." (Khan, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/110-year-old-train-caboose-sells-for-45000-becomes-ontario-home-for-retiree-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuters-can-visit-a-puppy-bus-at-anderson-ctrain-station-wednesday-2022-05-19"The bus will be full of dogs from Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) that are available for..." (Gilligan, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuters-can-visit-a-puppy-bus-at-anderson-ctrain-station-wednesday-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-deadline-to-register-is-monday-2022-05-19This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-deadline-to-register-is-monday-2022-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-investor-conferences-in-may-2022-05-17"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Nadeem Velani will address the following investor..."...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-investor-conferences-in-may-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-2021-annual-report-2022-05-17"Pre-pandemic, VIA Rail operated more than 450 trains per week across Canada, serving 5 million-plus riders on a network of..." (Luczak, 2022) Click...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-2021-annual-report-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-global-rail-operators-need-to-harness-cloud-disruptive-tech-2022-05-17"Our short webinar presentation is so full of insights and valuable takeaways about cloud technology in..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-global-rail-operators-need-to-harness-cloud-disruptive-tech-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-road-to-queens-park-parties-divided-on-highways-united-on-transit-2022-05-17"Ontario’s political parties have identified the transport promises they hope will propel them into..." (Callan, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-road-to-queens-park-parties-divided-on-highways-united-on-transit-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tech-a-top-priority-for-new-fredericton-transit-and-parking-manager-2022-05-17"Adopting new devices and software to help track ridership and schedule bus routes is a big priority for..." (Cox, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tech-a-top-priority-for-new-fredericton-transit-and-parking-manager-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-is-this-week-2022-05-17Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-is-this-week-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-17This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-comet-industries-2022-05-13CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Comet Industries Comet Rail Products, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of new and...Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-comet-industries-2022-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-05-13In honour of National Fruit Cocktail Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “The World’s Largest Can of Fruit Cocktail is a Watertower,...Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-05-13CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-is-next-week-2022-05-13Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-is-next-week-2022-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-concerned-construction-strikes-will-delay-ottawas-lrt-central-library-projects-2022-05-12"Carpenters in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector in the construction industry began strike action on..." (Pringle, 2022) Click here...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-concerned-construction-strikes-will-delay-ottawas-lrt-central-library-projects-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-to-explore-feasibility-impacts-of-a-limited-turnstile-system-on-ctrain-line-2022-05-12"McLean said he’s heard from many Calgarians who are concerned about safety on city transit, and..." (Pringle, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-to-explore-feasibility-impacts-of-a-limited-turnstile-system-on-ctrain-line-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-teens-can-ride-hsr-for-half-price-all-summer-2022-05-12"Teens between the ages of 13 and 19, using a PRESTO card, will ride for half the price during the months of..." (Man, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-teens-can-ride-hsr-for-half-price-all-summer-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-40-sold-2022-05-12Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-40-sold-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-05-12CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-12This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-12Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loop-taking-transit-safety-seriously-social-sharing-2022-05-10"She joined the show to talk about the Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT), a pilot project from Bent Arrow and the..." (CBC News, 2022) Click...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loop-taking-transit-safety-seriously-social-sharing-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/or-interstate-bridge-planners-advance-new-design-with-2-more-lanes-light-rail-to-vancouver-2022-05-10"The team behind the Interstate Bridge replacement project will spend the next month presenting the plan to nine local and..." (Ramakrishnan, 2022)...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/or-interstate-bridge-planners-advance-new-design-with-2-more-lanes-light-rail-to-vancouver-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-chooses-contractor-to-build-hydrogen-fueling-stations-2022-05-10"The Calgary-based structures and logistics company says the stations will be built at CP Rail’s Calgary and..." (The Canadian Press (CPSTF), 2022)...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-chooses-contractor-to-build-hydrogen-fueling-stations-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-seeks-permanent-class-i-data-reporting-requirements-2022-05-10"The aim: “to enhance the transparency and competitiveness of the freight rail system” for the benefit of..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-seeks-permanent-class-i-data-reporting-requirements-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-05-10CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-80-sold-out-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-40-sold-2022-05-10Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-exhibitor-booths-now-40-sold-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2022-05-10Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on...Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2022-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-29-1In honour of National Train Day in the USA, here is today's railway fun fact! Did you know that... “Amtrak created National Train Day in 2008 as a...Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-29-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-05-06Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-70-sold-out-2022-05-06CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-70-sold-out-2022-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-06This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-06Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-declares-second-quarter-2022-dividend-2022-05-05"A quarterly dividend of seventy-three and a quarter cents (C$0.7325) per common share will be paid on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of ..." (CN,...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-declares-second-quarter-2022-dividend-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2022-2022-05-05"To all Customers shipping Intermodal containers to/from the Province of Quebec, the Government has issued new end dates for..." (CN, 2022) Click...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2022-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tempe-streetcar-to-debut-may-20-2022-05-05"Valley Metro’s new streetcar system will connect downtown Tempe, Arizona State University and the emerging employment corridor of..." (Luczak, 2022)...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tempe-streetcar-to-debut-may-20-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-1q22-revenue-up-despite-lower-volume-2022-05-05"BNSF said the first-quarter 2022 revenue gain was “primarily due to a 14% increase in average revenue per car/unit resulting from higher fuel..."...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-1q22-revenue-up-despite-lower-volume-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/atco-to-build-fuelling-stations-for-cp-rails-hydrogen-locomotive-program-2022-05-05"The Calgary-based structures and logistics company says the stations will be built at CP Rail's Calgary and..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2022)...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/atco-to-build-fuelling-stations-for-cp-rails-hydrogen-locomotive-program-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scarborough-subway-extension-tunnel-boring-machine-getting-into-position-to-prepare-for-tunneling-2022-05-05"Metrolinx's Diggy Scardust, the Scarborough Subway Extension's aptly named tunnel boring machine (TBM), is assembled and..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scarborough-subway-extension-tunnel-boring-machine-getting-into-position-to-prepare-for-tunneling-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-70-sold-out-2022-05-05CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-70-sold-out-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-05This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-portion-of-montreals-planned-rem-de-lest-project-abandoned-2022-05-03"Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante and Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced that the REM de l'Est light rail line will be..." (Rowe, 2022) Click...Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-portion-of-montreals-planned-rem-de-lest-project-abandoned-2022-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-working-to-get-edmonton-transit-system-back-on-track-2022-05-03"The City of Edmonton is working to make its public transit system safer following recent violence and disorder that has..." (Cook & Johnston, 2022)...Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-working-to-get-edmonton-transit-system-back-on-track-2022-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-road-briefs-nsrr-watco-2022-05-03"Encina is planning to build a $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Point Township, Pa., to be served by North..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-road-briefs-nsrr-watco-2022-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-05-03Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-29In honour of National Zipper Day, here is today's zippy fun fact! Did you know that... “...the zipper as we know it wasn’t popularized until 1913,...Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-amp-promote-their-videos-2022-04-29Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-amp-promote-their-videos-2022-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-04-29This is an exclusive CARS members-only event ! Our annual CN Breakfast will be hosted on June 7th, 2022 at the Hotel Bonaventure , Montreal, Quebec....Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-cn-breakfast-2022-2022-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-date-for-opening-western-lrt-stage-2-extension-2022-04-28"Rail tracks have arrived and are being laid just past Blair station near..." (Larocque, 2022) Click here for full article References: Larocque,...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-date-for-opening-western-lrt-stage-2-extension-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-translink-commit-to-rapid-transit-connection-to-congested-north-shore-2022-04-28"TransLink and Metro Vancouver mayors have unveiled the first set of 10-year priorities under the Transport 2050 strategy, including a commitment...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-translink-commit-to-rapid-transit-connection-to-congested-north-shore-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-battery-plant-will-produce-30000-a-year-for-material-handling-equipment-2022-04-28"Kion Battery Systems GmbH (KBS) is expanding its production facility in Karlstein, Germany, with a second production line for 24-volt batteries...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-battery-plant-will-produce-30000-a-year-for-material-handling-equipment-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-digitally-transformed-railway-2022-04-28"Kion Battery Systems GmbH (KBS) is expanding its production facility in Karlstein, Germany, with a second production line for 24-volt batteries...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-digitally-transformed-railway-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-50-sold-out-2022-04-28CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship is still available! /_uploads/626822e17dfe6.pdf...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-50-sold-out-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-04-28Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2022-selling-fast-2022-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-to-explore-new-funding-ideas-for-citys-public-transit-system-2022-04-26"An interim report presented to the city’s executive committee last week notes that for Edmonton to reach its..." (Heidenreich, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-to-explore-new-funding-ideas-for-citys-public-transit-system-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/efficient-maintenance-effective-safety-and-transformational-asset-management-for-signalling-power-supplies-2022-04-26"It will be vital for Network Rail and TfL to work collaboratively with the wider supply chain to..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/efficient-maintenance-effective-safety-and-transformational-asset-management-for-signalling-power-supplies-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-plans-highway-expansions-in-east-2022-04-26"It will be vital for Network Rail and TfL to work collaboratively with the wider supply chain to..." (Atkins, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-plans-highway-expansions-in-east-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-says-it-will-add-francophones-to-board-2022-04-26"The country’s largest railroad operator has pledged to fill the void of francophones on its board of directors, scrambling to..." (The Canadian...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-says-it-will-add-francophones-to-board-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-22-1Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-22-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-30-sold-2022-04-26CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are now on sale! -- Please note this is a member-only event.-- Non-members...Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-30-sold-2022-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-30-sold-2022-04-22CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are now on sale! -- Please note this is a member-only event.-- Non-members...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-30-sold-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-22In honour of Earth Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “Despite being celebrated almost exclusively in the US for almost 20 years,...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-amp-promote-their-videos-2022-04-22Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-amp-promote-their-videos-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-22Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2022-04-22Registration is now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on...Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agm-registration-now-open-2022-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-british-columbia-institute-of-technology-2022-04-21CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT’s School of Transportation is a North American leader...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-british-columbia-institute-of-technology-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-on-sale-now-2022-04-21CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets are now on sale! -- Please note this is a member-only event.-- Non-members...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-on-sale-now-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-onxpress-consortium-signs-up-to-ontarios-largest-capital-infrastructure-project-2022-04-21"This is Ontario’s largest capital infrastructure project and part of the Greater Toronto and..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-onxpress-consortium-signs-up-to-ontarios-largest-capital-infrastructure-project-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-job-seekers-cp-rail-holding-career-fair-2022-04-21"Canadian Pacific Railways diesel shop in Winnipeg. The railway is looking to hire at least 70 workers in the province..." (Piché, 2022) Click here...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-job-seekers-cp-rail-holding-career-fair-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-unveils-five-year-sustainability-plan-2022-04-21"The plan contributes to Canada’s various strategies and objectives, and embeds environmental, social and..." (Progressive Railroading, 2022) Click...Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-unveils-five-year-sustainability-plan-2022-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-gets-trucks-off-the-road-that-bodes-well-for-canadian-pacific-deal-with-kansas-city-southern-2022-04-19"In a decision that shows government agencies continue to look beyond competition issues when vetting major takeovers, rail regulators at the Surface...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-gets-trucks-off-the-road-that-bodes-well-for-canadian-pacific-deal-with-kansas-city-southern-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-digitally-transformed-railway-2022-04-19"In a decision that shows government agencies continue to look beyond competition issues when vetting major takeovers, rail regulators at the Surface...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-aboard-the-digitally-transformed-railway-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2102-ready-to-ramble-2022-04-19"2102, a 4-8-4 Northern type built by the Reading Company in its Reading, Pa., shops in 1945, had been out of service since October 1991, and has...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2102-ready-to-ramble-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-wins-approval-to-buy-pan-am-2022-04-19"The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said Thursday that the deal, first announced in late 2020, can now be..." (The Associated Press (APR), 2022)...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-wins-approval-to-buy-pan-am-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-19Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-announces-it-will-match-federal-funding-for-transit-2022-04-14"The Alberta government says it will match federal funding for municipal transportation across the province because a lot of..." (The Canadian Press,...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-announces-it-will-match-federal-funding-for-transit-2022-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-and-yrt-launch-new-on-demand-transit-pilot-in-vaughan-canada-2022-04-14"Starting in May 2022, customers will be able to download the Mobility On-Request app, where they can request a pick-up from anywhere in the service...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-and-yrt-launch-new-on-demand-transit-pilot-in-vaughan-canada-2022-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enbridge-gas-and-the-ontario-waste-management-association-announce-new-rng-project-2022-04-14"Enbridge Gas Inc., in agreement with the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA), announces a pilot project to use low-carbon renewable natural...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enbridge-gas-and-the-ontario-waste-management-association-announce-new-rng-project-2022-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-busiest-highway-tunnel-gets-14b-upgrade-2022-04-14"The tunnel, construction of which began in 1963, was part of a wide spate of highway and infrastructure projects, including Montreal’s subway, which...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-busiest-highway-tunnel-gets-14b-upgrade-2022-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-inks-109m-deal-with-metrolinx-to-refurbish-dozens-of-go-transit-railcars-2022-04-12"The railcars will receive a complete overhaul that includes stripping the entire coach, structural work, and renewing or upgrading parts including...Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-inks-109m-deal-with-metrolinx-to-refurbish-dozens-of-go-transit-railcars-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pulles-fare-free-transit-done-right-can-make-all-the-difference-in-ottawa-2022-04-12"I was one of the main organizers of that 2019 challenge, and was living that supposedly impossible challenge every day as a transit-reliant student....Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pulles-fare-free-transit-done-right-can-make-all-the-difference-in-ottawa-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hfcta-hydrogen-fuel-cell-overview-2022-04-12"In brief, an HFC is composed of a membrane, cathode and anode. As hydrogen gas is passed through the membrane, an electrical current is..."...Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hfcta-hydrogen-fuel-cell-overview-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-12Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-2021-safe-handling-award-to-241-shippers-2022-04-12"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the winners of its Safe Handling Award for..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full article References: CN....Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-2021-safe-handling-award-to-241-shippers-2022-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-08Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-04-08Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-08In honour of National Library Week, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... “Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $55 million ($1.6 billion...Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-taps-tsb-rail-director-as-new-safety-head-2022-04-07"Transit Services General Manager Renée Amilcar told the transit commission in a memo that Paul Treboutat would become the new chief..." (Raymond,...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-taps-tsb-rail-director-as-new-safety-head-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tramway-francois-legault-announces-he-will-support-quebec-city-mayors-project-2022-04-07-1"Despite objections raised by Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault and ministers Eric Caire and Francois Bonnardel, the premier was very clear about...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tramway-francois-legault-announces-he-will-support-quebec-city-mayors-project-2022-04-07-1https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nb-government-should-step-up-support-for-public-transit-amid-high-fuel-costs-advocates-say-social-sharing-2022-04-07"Despite objections raised by Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault and ministers Eric Caire and Francois Bonnardel, the premier was very clear about...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nb-government-should-step-up-support-for-public-transit-amid-high-fuel-costs-advocates-say-social-sharing-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-looks-to-acquire-land-around-transit-hubs-for-housing-amenities-2022-04-07"Despite objections raised by Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault and ministers Eric Caire and Francois Bonnardel, the premier was very clear about...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-looks-to-acquire-land-around-transit-hubs-for-housing-amenities-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-07Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-will-be-in-support-of-2022-04-07CARS is proud to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament is in support of: Trees Canada Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-will-be-in-support-of-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-will-go-on-sale-2022-04-07CARS is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Golf Tournament tickets will go on sale on April 18th, at 11:00 a.m. EST. We are now collecting...Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-8th-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-will-go-on-sale-2022-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consultant-hired-for-preliminary-ring-road-rail-relocation-design-2022-04-05"In 2019 a feasibility study was completed that examined the options, costs and benefits for..." (Postey, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consultant-hired-for-preliminary-ring-road-rail-relocation-design-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-of-edmontons-50-street-rail-crossing-project-increases-by-34m-2022-04-05"The at-grade rail Canadian Pacific Railway crossing has been a headache for drivers for..." (Gibson, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-of-edmontons-50-street-rail-crossing-project-increases-by-34m-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-issues-rfq-for-phase-1-of-green-line-project-2022-04-05"The at-grade rail Canadian Pacific Railway crossing has been a headache for drivers for..." (Wanek-Libman, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-issues-rfq-for-phase-1-of-green-line-project-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-launches-hydrogen-office-to-advance-fuel-cell-adoption-2022-04-05"A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas..." (Wells, 2022) Click here...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-launches-hydrogen-office-to-advance-fuel-cell-adoption-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-perspective-railroads-must-lean-into-their-natural-strengths-2022-04-05"While the industry as a whole is very good at moving goods from point A to point B in a single line, there remains enormous door-to-door,...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-perspective-railroads-must-lean-into-their-natural-strengths-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-05Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-now-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-01In honour of National Sourdough Bread Day, here is today's sour fun fact! Did you know that... “Sourdough is the oldest and most original form of...Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-04-01“It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.” – Robert W. Service, British-Canadian poet and writer "In his...Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-04-01Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-monday-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-01Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-monday-national-railway-day-2022-2022-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-track-components-allegedly-stolen-in-kitchener-impacting-service-2022-03-31"A tweet posted by GRT Service Alerts at 6:36 p.m. Saturday said that ION trains were not running between Borden Station and Fairway Station due..."...Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-track-components-allegedly-stolen-in-kitchener-impacting-service-2022-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fl-as-gas-prices-keep-rising-heres-how-train-travel-stacks-up-against-commuting-by-car-2022-03-31"It’s not quite a stampede, but South Florida motorists weary of clogged highways and now, bloated gasoline prices, are warming up to Brightline...Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fl-as-gas-prices-keep-rising-heres-how-train-travel-stacks-up-against-commuting-by-car-2022-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-task-force-leaders-named-2022-03-31"It’s not quite a stampede, but South Florida motorists weary of clogged highways and now, bloated gasoline prices, are warming up to Brightline...Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-task-force-leaders-named-2022-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-next-monday-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-31Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tickets-on-sale-next-monday-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ends-pre-arrival-covid-19-test-requirements-for-vaccinated-travellers-and-winter-continues-five-stories-to-watch-in-ottawa-2022-03-29"Canada lifts the pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirements for vaccinated travellers and Ottawa's transit commission meets for..." (Pringle, 2022)...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ends-pre-arrival-covid-19-test-requirements-for-vaccinated-travellers-and-winter-continues-five-stories-to-watch-in-ottawa-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-mining-association-relieved-cp-rail-resuming-operations-after-labour-dispute-2022-03-29"The railway continued normal operations on Tuesday after it agreed to settle a labour dispute with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-mining-association-relieved-cp-rail-resuming-operations-after-labour-dispute-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toonie-transit-expands-to-2-routes-in-western-pei-2022-03-29"The railway continued normal operations on Tuesday after it agreed to settle a labour dispute with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toonie-transit-expands-to-2-routes-in-western-pei-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-launching-satisfaction-survey-of-city-services-2022-03-29"The railway continued normal operations on Tuesday after it agreed to settle a labour dispute with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-launching-satisfaction-survey-of-city-services-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitobas-centreport-to-break-ground-on-rail-park-this-summer-2022-03-29"The railway continued normal operations on Tuesday after it agreed to settle a labour dispute with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitobas-centreport-to-break-ground-on-rail-park-this-summer-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-supply-chain-task-force-chairs-selected-2022-03-29"During Canada’s National Supply Chain Summit in January, Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced that a National Supply Chain Task Force would...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-supply-chain-task-force-chairs-selected-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-29Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-29CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-29Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-25“When you're young, you're fearless and more creative, more of an outsider.” – Helmut Lang, Austrian-born artist and fashion designer "Helmut Lang is...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-25Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-25In honour of International Waffle Day, here is today's yummy fun fact! Did you know that... “The record for most waffles eaten in 10 minutes is 29...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-25Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-25CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-24CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-24Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-mining-association-relieved-cp-rail-resuming-operations-after-labour-dispute-2022-03-24"The railway continued normal operations on Tuesday after it agreed to settle a labour dispute with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, the union..."...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-mining-association-relieved-cp-rail-resuming-operations-after-labour-dispute-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/microsoft-introduces-mixed-reality-tech-to-renfes-maintenance-processes-2022-03-24"Renfe has signed an agreement with Microsoft to investigate AI and internet of things (IoT) technologies that support..." (Allan, 2022) Click here...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/microsoft-introduces-mixed-reality-tech-to-renfes-maintenance-processes-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-ns-power-upgrade-order-2022-03-24"The new order will bring Wabtec’s total number of power upgrades for the Class I railroad to more than..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-ns-power-upgrade-order-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2022-2025-accessibility-plan-charts-the-course-for-a-more-accessible-and-inclusive-travel-experience-2022-03-24"The new order will bring Wabtec’s total number of power upgrades for the Class I railroad to more than..." (VIA Rail, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2022-2025-accessibility-plan-charts-the-course-for-a-more-accessible-and-inclusive-travel-experience-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-donate-over-1m-toward-helping-displaced-ukrainians-2022-03-24"CN announced it will make a combined donation of CAD $1.1M to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and to Razom in the..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-donate-over-1m-toward-helping-displaced-ukrainians-2022-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-22Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-22Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-announces-68-billion-infrastructure-investment-2022-03-22"Quebec confirmed Monday it will invest $6.8 billion in the province’s infrastructure. The money will finance more than a thousand projects in road,...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-announces-68-billion-infrastructure-investment-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-stoppage-at-cp-rail-raises-economic-concerns-calls-for-back-to-work-legislation-2022-03-22"The ongoing work stoppage at the Canadian Pacific Railway is fueling concerns about the potential economic fallout and its effects on an...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-stoppage-at-cp-rail-raises-economic-concerns-calls-for-back-to-work-legislation-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transit-in-rural-nl-isnt-a-fantasy-in-some-areas-it-already-exists-2022-03-22"As gas prices and the cost of living in Newfoundland and Labrador remain high, advocates say it's time for the provincial government to take a...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transit-in-rural-nl-isnt-a-fantasy-in-some-areas-it-already-exists-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-hydrogen-can-revolutionise-railway-operations-in-europe-2022-03-22"Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now. Powering a passenger train with...Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-hydrogen-can-revolutionise-railway-operations-in-europe-2022-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-18Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-18“To me, science is just formalized curiosity.” – Chris Hadfield, astronaut "A heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot, Colonel Hadfield’s...Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-18Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-17Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-issues-72-hour-lockout-notice-on-teamsters-canada-2022-03-17" CALGARY - Close to 3,000 employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. could be off the job early Sunday morning..." Click here for full article...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-issues-72-hour-lockout-notice-on-teamsters-canada-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-17CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-17Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-premier-petitions-federal-government-to-designate-rail-workers-as-essential-as-strike-looms-2022-03-17"Saskatchewan’s premier is petitioning the federal government to classify rail workers as an essential service in light of the looming Canadian...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-premier-petitions-federal-government-to-designate-rail-workers-as-essential-as-strike-looms-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/war-in-ukraine-disrupts-key-supply-chains-and-lives-2022-03-17"It can be hard to measure the ways that Russia’s war in Ukraine has disrupted the global supply of parts and raw materials needed to complete a...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/war-in-ukraine-disrupts-key-supply-chains-and-lives-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transit-pilot-set-for-acadian-peninsula-this-summer-2022-03-17"As early as this summer, residents in the northeastern region of the province will be able to take buses travelling on a route.." (Aidan Cox, CBC...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transit-pilot-set-for-acadian-peninsula-this-summer-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-making-moves-for-go-expansion-on-the-stouffville-line-2022-03-17"GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line will offer more frequent service during middays, evenings and weekends – giving customers more flexibility..."...Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-making-moves-for-go-expansion-on-the-stouffville-line-2022-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-provide-pearson-airport-with-142m-in-funding-including-money-for-proposed-transit-connection-2022-03-15"The federal government will provide Pearson International Airport with more than $142 million in funding for critical infrastructure work, including...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-provide-pearson-airport-with-142m-in-funding-including-money-for-proposed-transit-connection-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheres-my-bus-sault-transit-offers-real-time-tracking-2022-03-15"Sault Ste. Marie Transit is joining the rest of northern Ontario in launching a means for passengers to track their bus and get..." (McDonald, 2022)...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheres-my-bus-sault-transit-offers-real-time-tracking-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amazons-first-solar-roof-in-canada-powered-up-in-alberta-2022-03-15"Sault Ste. Marie Transit is joining the rest of northern Ontario in launching a means for passengers to track their bus and get..." (Inside...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amazons-first-solar-roof-in-canada-powered-up-in-alberta-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-wabtec-to-test-higher-percentage-blends-of-biofuels-2022-03-15"Starting in second-quarter 2022, the companies will demonstrate the performance of biodiesel (B20) and renewable diesel (R55) in..." (Luczak, 2022)...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-wabtec-to-test-higher-percentage-blends-of-biofuels-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rising-gas-prices-drive-canadians-to-bike-buying-and-public-transit-2022-03-15"Whether it’s making the switch to public transit or buying a bike, people are willing to do whatever it takes to..." (Lavery, 2022) Click here for...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rising-gas-prices-drive-canadians-to-bike-buying-and-public-transit-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-steps-up-with-795m-transit-money-for-struggling-cities-matches-federal-funds-2022-03-15"Two weeks after the provincial budget left Alberta’s major cities empty-handed when it came to critical transit operations, the..." (Bartko, 2022)...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-steps-up-with-795m-transit-money-for-struggling-cities-matches-federal-funds-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-fueled-truck-proves-its-worth-in-swiss-trials-2022-03-15"Two weeks after the provincial budget left Alberta’s major cities empty-handed when it came to critical transit operations, the..." (Inside...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-fueled-truck-proves-its-worth-in-swiss-trials-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-15Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-15Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-may-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-signs-an-exclusive-distributor-agreement-with-powerrail-for-canada-2022-03-15"Cad Railway Industries Ltd. (CadRI), a leading provider of full-service solutions in the freight, passenger, and commuter rail industries proudly...Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-signs-an-exclusive-distributor-agreement-with-powerrail-for-canada-2022-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-11In honour of National Working Moms Day, here is today's hard-working fun fact! Did you know that... “Women will soon be the majority of...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-11“Only make moves when your heart’s in it.” - Andrew Wiggins "Wiggins was the first-overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers before being...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-11Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-11CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-11Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-eastern-light-rail-rem-design-released-criticisms-arise-over-chinatown-station-2022-03-10"In addition to an elevated train snaking along the Saint Lawrence River, the design includes a new 16-kilometre walkway, 24-km bike path expansion...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-eastern-light-rail-rem-design-released-criticisms-arise-over-chinatown-station-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-donates-500000-to-red-cross-in-support-of-ukrainian-refugees-and-invites-companies-across-canada-and-the-us-to-join-in-supporting-humanitarian-relief-efforts-2022-03-10"CP will be 100 percent matching employee donations for the next 30 days made to the Canadian Red Cross and American Red Cross." (CP, 2022) Click...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-donates-500000-to-red-cross-in-support-of-ukrainian-refugees-and-invites-companies-across-canada-and-the-us-to-join-in-supporting-humanitarian-relief-efforts-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-debuts-interline-service-from-lazaro-cardenas-to-chicago-2022-03-10"CP will be 100 percent matching employee donations for the next 30 days made to the Canadian Red Cross and American Red Cross." (CP, 2022) Click...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-debuts-interline-service-from-lazaro-cardenas-to-chicago-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-jp-morgans-2022-industrials-conference-on-march-16-2022-03-10"CN will provide a link to the live webcast via the Investors section of its website at..." (CN, 2022) Click here for full article References: CN....Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-jp-morgans-2022-industrials-conference-on-march-16-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-releases-new-station-maps-for-scarborough-subway-extension-2022-03-10"CN will provide a link to the live webcast via the Investors section of its website at..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-releases-new-station-maps-for-scarborough-subway-extension-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-geoweb-rail-ballast-stabilisation-2022-03-10"CN will provide a link to the live webcast via the Investors section of its website at..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-geoweb-rail-ballast-stabilisation-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-dont-see-logistics-as-a-top-job-choice-2022-03-10"A new study has found that only 19 percent professional women said they would consider leadership opportunities in th..." (Inside Logistics Online...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-dont-see-logistics-as-a-top-job-choice-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-cp-supporting-ukraine-relief-efforts-2022-03-10"A new study has found that only 19 percent professional women said they would consider leadership opportunities in th..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-cp-supporting-ukraine-relief-efforts-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-up-higher-biodiesel-blends-2022-03-10"While the units are in use system-wide, UP said it will start testing in the second quarter with B20 biodiesel and R55 renewable diesel on..."...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-up-higher-biodiesel-blends-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-10Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-cn-case-moves-forward-at-stb-2022-03-08"The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a procedural schedule for Amtrak and CN to submit further evidence and arguments in..." (Luczak,...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-cn-case-moves-forward-at-stb-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-asks-for-tracks-in-response-to-cp-kcs-deal-2022-03-08"CN has filed an application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) asking for control over a section of..." (Inside Logistics Online...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-asks-for-tracks-in-response-to-cp-kcs-deal-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-tire-bombardier-shutter-russian-operations-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-tire-bombardier-shutter-russian-operations-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-on-train-catering-equipment-product-update-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-on-train-catering-equipment-product-update-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flame-retardant-thermoformed-material-for-transportation-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flame-retardant-thermoformed-material-for-transportation-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-signs-strategic-partnership-agreement-worth-one-billion-euros-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-signs-strategic-partnership-agreement-worth-one-billion-euros-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/product-release-webinar-satellite-based-ground-deformation-monitoring-for-railways-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/product-release-webinar-satellite-based-ground-deformation-monitoring-for-railways-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-work-moves-forward-in-guelph-as-part-of-expanding-go-train-service-on-kitchener-line-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-work-moves-forward-in-guelph-as-part-of-expanding-go-train-service-on-kitchener-line-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mace-comtech-systra-awarded-delivery-partner-contract-for-largest-transit-infrastructure-program-in-canadian-history-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mace-comtech-systra-awarded-delivery-partner-contract-for-largest-transit-infrastructure-program-in-canadian-history-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-announces-675m-joint-investment-for-mississauga-transit-three-new-projects-promised-2022-03-08"Bombardier Inc. and Canadian Tire Corp. have joined other Canadian companies in suspending their Russia-linked operations following country’s...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-announces-675m-joint-investment-for-mississauga-transit-three-new-projects-promised-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deserted-village-has-a-haunting-vibe-and-it-can-be-yours-for-18-million-in-canada-2022-03-08"It was built to house Swiss guides by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the early..." (MACIAS, 2022) Click here for full article References: MACIAS,...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deserted-village-has-a-haunting-vibe-and-it-can-be-yours-for-18-million-in-canada-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-08Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-04In honour of National Day of Unplugging, here is today's chill fun fact! Did you know that... “When a group of 100 people were polled regarding their...Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-04"Be brave enough to be bad at something new. " - Jon Acuff " Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his most...Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/employee-appreciation-day-2022-03-04Today on Employee Appreciation Day, we extend a big thank you to the small but mighty employees who have worked tirelessly over the past two years to...Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/employee-appreciation-day-2022-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diesel-powered-trains-could-survive-push-to-green-public-transit-in-quebec-in-short-term-2022-03-03"It’s part of the Quebec government’s goal to transform 65 per cent of all buses in the province to electric, and a broader plan to electrify public...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diesel-powered-trains-could-survive-push-to-green-public-transit-in-quebec-in-short-term-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-implementing-enhanced-safety-measures-on-transit-system-2022-03-03"Starting Monday, more transit peace officers, bylaw officers, Calgary Police Service members and uniformed security guards will..." (MacVicar, 2022)...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-implementing-enhanced-safety-measures-on-transit-system-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-scrapping-some-transit-transfer-fares-2022-03-03"Starting Monday, more transit peace officers, bylaw officers, Calgary Police Service members and uniformed security guards will..." (Staff, 2022)...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-scrapping-some-transit-transfer-fares-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-pushing-for-kcs-line-divestiture-2022-03-03"Starting Monday, more transit peace officers, bylaw officers, Calgary Police Service members and uniformed security guards will..." (Luczak, 2022)...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-pushing-for-kcs-line-divestiture-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/miller-ingenuity-to-supply-john-burns-construction-company-with-zoneguard-rwp-system-2022-03-03"After experiencing several near misses from trains entering their active work zones at high rates of speed, JBCC purchased ZoneGuard portable...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/miller-ingenuity-to-supply-john-burns-construction-company-with-zoneguard-rwp-system-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/olympus-72dl-plus-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-2022-03-03"The Olympus 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use..."...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/olympus-72dl-plus-ultrasonic-thickness-gauge-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-03CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-03Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-public-inquiry-will-hear-from-the-public-in-may-2022-03-01"Ottawa residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on the light rail transit system with the public inquiry looking into..." (Pringle,...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-public-inquiry-will-hear-from-the-public-in-may-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-first-black-bus-driver-honoured-by-transit-corporation-2022-03-01"Like many Montrealers, Rachel Guénin has fond memories of her father dropping her and her sister off at the mall when..." (CBC News, 2022) Click...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-first-black-bus-driver-honoured-by-transit-corporation-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trial-of-battery-powered-trains-in-the-netherlands-a-success-2022-03-01"Last week, Stadler announced it would be trialling battery mode operation on one of its WINK trains in..." (Sapién, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trial-of-battery-powered-trains-in-the-netherlands-a-success-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pandemic-disruptions-foster-cybersecurity-complacency-2022-03-01"A new report, produced by online security provider Kaspersky and freight transport insurer TT Club, has revealed that despite a rise..." (Inside...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pandemic-disruptions-foster-cybersecurity-complacency-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buffet-to-berkshire-shareholders-you-can-be-proud-of-your-railroad-2022-03-01"The full-year 2021 volume increase over 2020 “is primarily due to continued improvements from the 2020 effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buffet-to-berkshire-shareholders-you-can-be-proud-of-your-railroad-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-for-anything-2022-03-01"Citing a forecast from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported in October 2020 that..."...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-for-anything-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2022-2022-03-01"Please note that payload weights in equipment to be delivered by CNTL must be reduced to meet the requirements in tables below..." (CN, 2022) Click...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spring-weight-restrictions-2022-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-flo-components-ltd-2022-03-01This week we are spotlighting FLO Components Ltd. and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-flo-components-ltd-2022-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-25In honour of National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day, here is today's nutty fun fact! Did you know that... “The first chocolate-covered peanut candy was...Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-l-b-foster-2022-02-25This week we are spotlighting L B Foster and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-l-b-foster-2022-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-02-25" Nothing is too small to known, and nothing is too big to attempt." - William Cornelius Van Horne "Sir William Cornelius Van Horne Born 1843 in...Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fearlessfriday-2022-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-25Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-union-station-enhancement-project-kicks-off-2022-02-24"To help fill that capacity, GO trains are now using the newly renovated platform 21, where the construction to..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-union-station-enhancement-project-kicks-off-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/personal-warning-systems-make-vegetation-works-on-tracks-safer-and-easier-2022-02-24"To help fill that capacity, GO trains are now using the newly renovated platform 21, where the construction to..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/personal-warning-systems-make-vegetation-works-on-tracks-safer-and-easier-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-members-to-stand-for-election-2022-02-24"To help fill that capacity, GO trains are now using the newly renovated platform 21, where the construction to..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-members-to-stand-for-election-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-service-is-poor-but-better-days-are-on-the-horizon-says-expert-2022-02-24"To help fill that capacity, GO trains are now using the newly renovated platform 21, where the construction to..." (Kienlen, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-service-is-poor-but-better-days-are-on-the-horizon-says-expert-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-24Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/black-porters-in-montreal-leave-legacy-of-labour-rights-after-enduring-low-wages-racism-2022-02-22"It's a little known history, but Jennings Sr. — who was born outside Birmingham, Ala., in 1914 — shares a similar immigration story..." (Cabrera,...Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/black-porters-in-montreal-leave-legacy-of-labour-rights-after-enduring-low-wages-racism-2022-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-international-group-investigating-freight-competition-2022-02-22"It's a little known history, but Jennings Sr. — who was born outside Birmingham, Ala., in 1914 — shares a similar immigration story..." (Atkins,...Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-international-group-investigating-freight-competition-2022-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-announces-free-bus-para-transpo-service-downtown-2022-02-22"It's a little known history, but Jennings Sr. — who was born outside Birmingham, Ala., in 1914 — shares a similar immigration story..." (CBC News,...Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-announces-free-bus-para-transpo-service-downtown-2022-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-22Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-midland-manufacturing-corp-2022-02-18This week we are spotlighting Midland Manufacturing Corp. and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-midland-manufacturing-corp-2022-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-18CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-18In honour of National No One Eats Alone Day, here is today's inventive fun fact! Did you know that... “When you eat alone, you’re more likely to eat...Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/giving-people-certainty-the-lrt-will-come-to-north-edmonton-sohi-2022-02-17"The Alberta agency’s newly updated train tours are designed to give vacationers an unforgettable experience as they travel from the..." (CTV News...Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/giving-people-certainty-the-lrt-will-come-to-north-edmonton-sohi-2022-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/largest-private-storage-battery-in-north-america-to-help-imperial-oil-cut-emissions-in-sarnia-2022-02-17"The battery will allow Imperial Oil to reduce its carbon emissions in Sarnia by charging the battery at night, when power generation in Ontario...Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/largest-private-storage-battery-in-north-america-to-help-imperial-oil-cut-emissions-in-sarnia-2022-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-lrt-will-open-as-the-hazel-mccallion-line-2022-02-17"The battery will allow Imperial Oil to reduce its carbon emissions in Sarnia by charging the battery at night, when power generation in Ontario...Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-lrt-will-open-as-the-hazel-mccallion-line-2022-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-diversity-efforts-progress-and-challenges-2022-02-17"As the nation hopes to recover after two years of battling COVID-19, its workforce continues to feel the..." (Schrampfer, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-diversity-efforts-progress-and-challenges-2022-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-claiming-home-office-expenses-on-your-tax-return-2022-02-15"Millions of Canadians are gearing up for the start of the tax filing season, methodically gathering tax slips and receipts in order to begin...Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-claiming-home-office-expenses-on-your-tax-return-2022-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-progress-rail-reg-launch-renewable-fuels-testing-2022-02-15"CN, in partnership with Progress Rail and Renewable Energy Group (REG), earlier this month reported starting..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-progress-rail-reg-launch-renewable-fuels-testing-2022-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rockies-trains-rocky-mountaineer-custom-scenic-tour-bookings-updated-2022-02-15"The Alberta agency’s newly updated train tours are designed to give vacationers an unforgettable experience as they travel from the..." (Marketers...Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rockies-trains-rocky-mountaineer-custom-scenic-tour-bookings-updated-2022-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-11In honour of National Inventors’ Day, here is today's inventive fun fact! Did you know that... "Canadians contributed a few inventions, notably the...Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-ekyrail-enterprises-inc-2022-02-11This week we are spotlighting Ekyrail Enterprises Inc. and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-ekyrail-enterprises-inc-2022-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-11CARS has now released five episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar,...Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-11Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-plans-to-gradually-restore-100-of-pre-pandemic-service-hours-starting-sunday-2022-02-10"The Toronto transit agency says it is aiming to restore 100 per cent of pre-pandemic service hours over the..." (Wilson, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-plans-to-gradually-restore-100-of-pre-pandemic-service-hours-starting-sunday-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-montreal-mayor-defend-rems-eastern-leg-after-report-recommends-scrapping-it-2022-02-10"The price tag for the project is $10 billion, and the group behind the report says it won't be worth it, based on..." (Vlaardingen, 2022) Click here...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-montreal-mayor-defend-rems-eastern-leg-after-report-recommends-scrapping-it-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-governments-proposed-constitutional-amendment-moving-to-the-senate-2022-02-10"The price tag for the project is $10 billion, and the group behind the report says it won't be worth it, based on..." (CTVNewsRegina. ca Staff,...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-governments-proposed-constitutional-amendment-moving-to-the-senate-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuters-frustrated-with-calgary-transit-locking-4-lrt-stations-24-hours-a-day-2022-02-10"Calgary Transit has temporarily locked four of its CTrain stations 24 hours a day despite..." (CBC News, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuters-frustrated-with-calgary-transit-locking-4-lrt-stations-24-hours-a-day-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-closely-monitoring-supply-chain-issues-that-might-impact-hamiltons-lrt-project-2022-02-10"A spokesperson for Metrolinx told Global News that the project is still on course with property acquisitions and..." (Mitchell, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-closely-monitoring-supply-chain-issues-that-might-impact-hamiltons-lrt-project-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-reducing-ion-service-due-to-staffing-shortage-amid-omicron-2022-02-10"A spokesperson for Metrolinx told Global News that the project is still on course with property acquisitions and..." (Nielsen, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-reducing-ion-service-due-to-staffing-shortage-amid-omicron-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kids-ride-for-free-on-guelph-transit-as-part-of-pilot-project-2022-02-10"Child fare cards themselves are free until March 1, but will cost $5 after that. Parents are encouraged to..." (Carty, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kids-ride-for-free-on-guelph-transit-as-part-of-pilot-project-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-10CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank...Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-greenbrier-companies-2022-02-08This month we are spotlighting Greenbrier Companies and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-greenbrier-companies-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speed-webinar-march-22-prerequisites-for-good-cleaning-results-2022-02-08"In just 45 minutes, participants in this free webinar will receive information on important requirements for a..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speed-webinar-march-22-prerequisites-for-good-cleaning-results-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-the-sustainability-of-aluminium-honeycomb-2022-02-08"Aluminium is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet, and one of the few materials that can be involved in closed loop..."...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-the-sustainability-of-aluminium-honeycomb-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-number-of-robots-sold-in-2021-2022-02-08"Propelled by a surge in non-automotive sectors, the number of robots sold in North America set a new record in..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff,...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-number-of-robots-sold-in-2021-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evolution-of-green-value-chains-2022-02-08"Supply chains are much more about combining several discrete outputs, many of which contribute to..." (Little, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evolution-of-green-value-chains-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-ballard-chart-relam-2022-02-08"This month, they reported pairing a Ballard FCmove™-HD fuel cell with a Chart liquid onboard hydrogen (HLH2) vehicle fuel system for..." (Luczak,...Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-ballard-chart-relam-2022-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-january-recap-2022-02-04Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! Posts will be on more days of the week so this year we can spotlight even more of our...Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-january-recap-2022-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-04In honour of National Wear Red Day, here is today's healthy fun fact! Did you know that... "According to the most recent data from 2012/13, about 2.4...Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-04CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank...Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-03Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to... National Railway Day 2022 November 1st - 2nd, 2022 Come join us for NRD2022 in Calgary, Alberta where the...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sae-the-date-national-railway-day-2022-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-integrity-rail-products-2022-02-03This month we are spotlighting Integrity Rail Products and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-integrity-rail-products-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-member-edward-monser-will-not-stand-for-re-election-2022-02-03" Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) said today that Edward L. Monser has announced he will not be standing for re-election as a...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-member-edward-monser-will-not-stand-for-re-election-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-black-history-month-2022-02-03"While Junior takes advantage of a broken system to pursue money and power in gambling and bootlegging, Zeke fights the railway to change the system...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-black-history-month-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-tests-viability-of-battery-electric-locomotives-for-freight-operations-2022-02-03"For every 10 battery-electric locomotives the company uses, roughly 4,000 tons of carbon will be..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-tests-viability-of-battery-electric-locomotives-for-freight-operations-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-cheo-foundation-continue-legacy-in-ottawa-at-the-2022-cp-womens-open-2022-02-03"Canadian Pacific (CP) today announced that it would again partner with the CHEO Foundation, a pediatric health-care and research centre in Ottawa,...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-cheo-foundation-continue-legacy-in-ottawa-at-the-2022-cp-womens-open-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-proves-liquid-hydrogen-fuel-cell-potential-2022-02-03"Chart provides technology, equipment and services related to liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, biogas and..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2022)...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-proves-liquid-hydrogen-fuel-cell-potential-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-port-expanding-terminals-2022-02-03"The newly created land will create a new location for the sequestration of pyritic slate generated from construction projects in..." (Inside...Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-port-expanding-terminals-2022-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-wabtec-corporation-2022-02-01This month we are spotlighting Wabtec Corporation and would like to share their Member Feature Video:...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-wabtec-corporation-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concept-sketches-show-what-transit-in-metro-vancouver-could-look-like-in-30-years-2022-02-01"Quadrupling the rapid transit network is just one of the changes to public transportation Metro Vancouver could see over the next three decades,...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concept-sketches-show-what-transit-in-metro-vancouver-could-look-like-in-30-years-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hs2-trials-new-environmentally-friendly-piling-technology-2022-02-01"Quadrupling the rapid transit network is just one of the changes to public transportation Metro Vancouver could see over the next three decades,...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hs2-trials-new-environmentally-friendly-piling-technology-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-summit-lays-foundation-for-future-consultations-2022-02-01"Quadrupling the rapid transit network is just one of the changes to public transportation Metro Vancouver could see over the next three decades,...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-summit-lays-foundation-for-future-consultations-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-chargers-for-montreal-2022-02-01"Quadrupling the rapid transit network is just one of the changes to public transportation Metro Vancouver could see over the next three decades,...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-chargers-for-montreal-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-02-01Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-01CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In the most recent episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-2022-01-28Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! Posts will be on more days of the week so this year we can spotlight even more of our...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-28In honour of Data Privacy Day, here is today's Cybersecurity fun fact! Did you know that... "Security experts created “Project HoneyTrain” as a...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-28Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-01-28CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-28Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-accessibility-campaign-launches-for-windsor-riders-2022-01-27"The EnAbling Change Program was developed by the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) in partnership with..." (Borrelli, 2022) Click here for...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-accessibility-campaign-launches-for-windsor-riders-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-solution-for-the-rem-bypassing-sherbrooke-east-for-45-km-using-railway-land-instead-2022-01-27"The new plan is to build it along the Souligny Railway route for that portion, running south of..." (Caruso-Moro & Ross, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-solution-for-the-rem-bypassing-sherbrooke-east-for-45-km-using-railway-land-instead-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2022-01-27"Metro Inc. is set to release Q1 results on Tuesday. The grocer and its competitors have struggled with supply chain issues and..." (The Canadian...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1st-stage-of-green-line-lrt-likely-to-exceed-55b-budget-board-chair-tells-city-2022-01-27"Concerns about the City of Calgary's ability to build the Green Line LRT within its $5.5-billion budget arose Tuesday, when a..." (The Canadian...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1st-stage-of-green-line-lrt-likely-to-exceed-55b-budget-board-chair-tells-city-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hires-first-female-ceo-2022-01-27"Canada’s largest railway has named a longtime former rival as its new president and CEO to succeed embattled chief executive J.J. Ruest as the...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hires-first-female-ceo-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-27Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-27Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-01-27CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2022-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cold-weather-brings-lrt-trains-to-a-halt-2022-01-25"Chilly weather brought five trains on the Confederation Line to a halt Saturday morning after cold temperatures created..." (CBC News, 2022) Click...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cold-weather-brings-lrt-trains-to-a-halt-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-regional-rail-proposes-passenger-train-line-across-province-2022-01-25"From 1885 — when the North Western Coal and Navigation Company built the first passenger railway to..." (Bay, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-regional-rail-proposes-passenger-train-line-across-province-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-meet-with-industry-minister-on-supply-chain-2022-01-25"The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition (CMC) met with industry minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne on Friday, stressing the need for..." (Atkins,...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-meet-with-industry-minister-on-supply-chain-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-canadian-pacific-leading-the-rail-sector-in-sustainable-transportation-solutions-2022-01-25"The Canadian Manufacturing Coalition (CMC) met with industry minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne on Friday, stressing the need for..." (Vantuono,...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-canadian-pacific-leading-the-rail-sector-in-sustainable-transportation-solutions-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-montreal-milestone-2022-01-25"One unusual feature of the MPM-10 is its wooden brake shoes, used in conjunction with..." (Vantuono, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-montreal-milestone-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-named-top-performing-freight-transportation-company-on-corporate-knights-2022-global-100-index-2022-01-25"The Corporate Knights global ranking evaluated 6,914 companies worldwide on up to 24 quantitative key performance indicators, weighted to..." (CP,...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-named-top-performing-freight-transportation-company-on-corporate-knights-2022-global-100-index-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2021-financial-and-operating-results-today-2022-01-25"CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. JJ Ruest, CN...Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2021-financial-and-operating-results-today-2022-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-21In honour of National Hug Day, here is today's warm fun fact! Did you know that... "One man is travelling across Canada to offer free hugs, and on...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2022-01-21CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-21Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-21Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-2022-01-21Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! Posts will be on Mondays - Thursdays so this year we can spotlight even more of our...Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlights-2022-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-companies-achieve-gold-status-for-safety-from-nrc-2022-01-20"Each year, the NRC recognizes contractor member companies for their dedication to workplace safety and creating a..." (Mass Transit, 2022) Click...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-companies-achieve-gold-status-for-safety-from-nrc-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-teams-up-with-shoppers-drug-mart-to-bring-everyday-essentials-to-go-stations-2022-01-20"Each year, the NRC recognizes contractor member companies for their dedication to workplace safety and creating a..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click here...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-teams-up-with-shoppers-drug-mart-to-bring-everyday-essentials-to-go-stations-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-sales-jumped-in-november-2022-01-20"The agency said the overall gain in sales was the second consecutive month of growth as sales rose in..." (The Canadian Press (CPSTF), 2022) Click...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-sales-jumped-in-november-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-earns-spot-on-sustainable-corporation-index-2022-01-20"The agency said the overall gain in sales was the second consecutive month of growth as sales rose in..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-earns-spot-on-sustainable-corporation-index-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-road-news-watco-pioneer-lines-2022-01-20"Port 10 Watco Rail Logistics will start work next month on a new 400-car storage-in-transit (SIT) yard in..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-road-news-watco-pioneer-lines-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parallel-testing-autonomous-battery-electric-freight-cars-2022-01-20"Culver City, Calif.-based Parallel Systems is testing autonomous battery-electric railcars for short-haul freight operations, and has..." (Railway...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parallel-testing-autonomous-battery-electric-freight-cars-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bhp-group-orders-battery-electric-locomotives-from-wabtec-2022-01-20"Culver City, Calif.-based Parallel Systems is testing autonomous battery-electric railcars for short-haul freight operations, and has..." (Clinnick,...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bhp-group-orders-battery-electric-locomotives-from-wabtec-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-20Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-helps-members-create-promote-their-videos-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2022-01-20CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-20Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-using-hockey-sticks-to-keep-skytrain-moving-2022-01-18"As one of the few transit systems in North America operating electric trolleybuses, TransLink has designed its own trucks to..." (TransLink, 2022)...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-using-hockey-sticks-to-keep-skytrain-moving-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-light-rail-projects-cooksville-section-sees-huge-delivery-of-rail-2022-01-18"The team behind the Hurontario (HuLRT) light-rail project is going to great lengths lately to get the..." (Metrolinx, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-light-rail-projects-cooksville-section-sees-huge-delivery-of-rail-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-seeks-line-divestiture-as-part-of-the-cp-kcs-merger-2022-01-18"CN said it would file the responsive application on 28 February 2022 in line with the STB’s schedule for reviewing the pending merger between..."...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-seeks-line-divestiture-as-part-of-the-cp-kcs-merger-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-power-of-synergies-to-modernise-the-railway-sector-2022-01-18"An interesting talk with Mr Francois Davenne, UIC General Director, who discusses future opportunities for the railway sector, taking into..."...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-power-of-synergies-to-modernise-the-railway-sector-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-ordinary-caboose-2022-01-18"The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have developed a new Rail Escort Vehicle to transport security personnel during..." (Luczak,...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-ordinary-caboose-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marta-reveals-new-railcar-exterior-design-2022-01-18"The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) riders have spoken. The transit agency on Jan. 12 unveiled their exterior ..." (Luczak,...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marta-reveals-new-railcar-exterior-design-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wmata-eyes-trackside-wheel-inspection-tech-2022-01-18"The Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (WMATA) 7000-series rapid transit cars will be out of service for another..." (Luczak, 2022)...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wmata-eyes-trackside-wheel-inspection-tech-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-18Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2022-01-18CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-2022-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-today-2022-01-14CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is out now! In this episode, Hayley Heaslip is joined by Frank Bognar, CARS...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-today-2022-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-14In honour of Organize Your Home Day, here is today's well-organized fun fact! Did you know that... "Joseph Moxon, an English printer and...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-14Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-update-on-via-rail-services-in-response-to-the-omicron-variant-mise-a-jour-importante-sur-les-services-de-via-rail-en-reponse-au-variant-omicron-2022-01-14"Given the impact on travel demand of tighter COVID-19 restrictions due to the rapid spreading of the Omicron Variant, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail)...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-update-on-via-rail-services-in-response-to-the-omicron-variant-mise-a-jour-importante-sur-les-services-de-via-rail-en-reponse-au-variant-omicron-2022-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-supply-chain-issues-persist-champagne-set-to-meet-with-industry-2022-01-13"The coalition of 18 associations notes that many of the causes of the current snarls in supply chains in..." (Press, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-supply-chain-issues-persist-champagne-set-to-meet-with-industry-2022-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-norways-largest-rail-procurement-contract-2022-01-13"These trains, with a top speed of 160 kilometres an hour, will make up Norske Tog’s new fleet of..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-norways-largest-rail-procurement-contract-2022-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-flxdrive-order-from-australian-mining-company-updated-2022-01-13"On order is the newest version of the FLXdrive battery-electric unit, which features an energy capacity of..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-flxdrive-order-from-australian-mining-company-updated-2022-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-growth-focus-and-the-great-pivot-a-railtrends-2021-recap-by-tony-hatch-2022-01-13"On order is the newest version of the FLXdrive battery-electric unit, which features an energy capacity of..." (Hatch, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-growth-focus-and-the-great-pivot-a-railtrends-2021-recap-by-tony-hatch-2022-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mi-detroit-to-toronto-by-train-plan-gets-boost-with-amtrak-agreement-2022-01-11"A mega freight railroad merger appears to put a Detroit-to-Toronto passenger rail connection closer..." (Lawrence, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mi-detroit-to-toronto-by-train-plan-gets-boost-with-amtrak-agreement-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-states-cp-and-amtrak-sign-agreement-in-support-of-expansion-plans-2022-01-11"These include increasing frequency on Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service between Chicago and Milwaukee, extending this..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for full...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-states-cp-and-amtrak-sign-agreement-in-support-of-expansion-plans-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hs2-reveals-first-images-of-greatworth-green-tunnel-2022-01-11"This will be one of three ‘green tunnels’ built across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire to..." (Allan, 2022) Click here for full article...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hs2-reveals-first-images-of-greatworth-green-tunnel-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-friday-2022-01-11CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is coming out next Friday (Jan 14th, 2022)! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-friday-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-11Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-11Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-07In honour of Old Rock Day, here is today's historical fun fact! Did you know that... "Canada, Australia and Greenland have been the top contenders...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2022-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-07Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dover-announces-two-acquisitions-focused-on-clean-energy-2022-01-07Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Acme Cryogenics, Inc. (“Acme”) for $295 million in cash, and that it has...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dover-announces-two-acquisitions-focused-on-clean-energy-2022-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-train-route-proposed-between-detroit-and-toronto-2022-01-07"Amtrak has announced support for the Canadian Pacific railway's combination with the Kansas City Southern railway, which adds a route from..."...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-train-route-proposed-between-detroit-and-toronto-2022-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-acquires-masus-railway-friction-business-2022-01-06"The acquisition, which has received necessary regulatory approvals and is subject to customary closing..." (Wabtec Corp., 2022) Click here for full...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-acquires-masus-railway-friction-business-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frauscher-on-track-for-a-greener-future-2022-01-06"The company is consistently focusing its efforts on implementing measures that contribute to..." (Railway-News, 2022) Click here for full article...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frauscher-on-track-for-a-greener-future-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-is-log4j-2022-01-06"The company is consistently focusing its efforts on implementing measures that contribute to..." (Torres-Arias, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-is-log4j-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-06Start your new year off with a new marketing video! Contact Manager of Member Relations and Events, Hayley Heaslip to have a video spotlight created...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-year-new-video-opportunity-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-soon-2022-01-06CARS is thrilled to announce the fifth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast is coming out next Friday (Jan 14th, 2022)! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-coming-soon-2022-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2022-01-04Dear CARS Members and the supportive rail community, The past two years have been one for the history books, and the rail industry had show its...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-offer-new-trade-corridor-funding-2022-01-04"The funding will support projects that improve connections to global markets, and that..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-offer-new-trade-corridor-funding-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-sustainability-report-2022-01-04"CN has released its eighth “Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report” outlining its..." (Luczak, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-sustainability-report-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/orillia-introduces-cashless-reloadable-cards-for-transit-users-2022-01-04"CN has released its eighth “Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report” outlining its..." (Hicks, 2022) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/orillia-introduces-cashless-reloadable-cards-for-transit-users-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-integration-plan-proposed-for-cpkc-2022-01-04"CN has released its eighth “Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report” outlining its..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-integration-plan-proposed-for-cpkc-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wmatas-7000-series-fleet-pulled-again-from-service-2022-01-04"CN has released its eighth “Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report” outlining its..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wmatas-7000-series-fleet-pulled-again-from-service-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-04Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-april-deadline-fast-approaching-2022-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-24In honour of Christmas Eve, here is today's festive friday fun fact! Did you know that... "The tradition of Christmas trees goes all the way back to...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-12-24CARS is thrilled to announce the fourth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Sylvia Newell...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-24Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-24Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2021-12-24As you know the festive season has arrived and the CARS team is looking forward to spending some time with our loved ones this holiday. The whole...Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2021-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2021-12-23As you know the festive season has arrived and the CARS team is looking forward to spending some time with our loved ones this holiday. The whole...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-holiday-office-closure-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-transit-safety-security-report-2021-12-23"The usual round of statistics that are viewed and compiled for this annual report should be absorbed with the..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-transit-safety-security-report-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vena-bows-out-of-cn-leadership-contest-2021-12-23"Canadian National Railway Co. says Jim Vena has removed himself from of the running to become the..." (The Canadian Press, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vena-bows-out-of-cn-leadership-contest-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2021-12-23The CARS team and our hardworking members, wish you a safe and healthy holiday season. Happy Holidays from our little CARS team! We would like to say...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-canpotex-enter-new-long-term-agreement-2021-12-23"Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced the execution of a new long-term agreement with Canpotex Limited further...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-canpotex-enter-new-long-term-agreement-2021-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-cadri-appoints-paul-seguin-as-senior-director-sales-marketing-and-business-development-2021-12-21"Paul is joining CadRI’s organization with an extensive sales background acquired in Railroad, Engine and Automobile industries in..." (CAD Rail,...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-ltd-cadri-appoints-paul-seguin-as-senior-director-sales-marketing-and-business-development-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buskers-return-to-montreal-metro-for-the-first-time-since-the-start-of-covid-19-2021-12-21"Sarah Vanderzon is just one of the musicians who has been welcomed back into the space with..." (Lee & Jones 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buskers-return-to-montreal-metro-for-the-first-time-since-the-start-of-covid-19-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-cybersecurity-with-shift5s-josh-lospinoso-2021-12-21"In December 2021, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration deployed a Security Directive that shined a spotlight on rail..." (Vantuono, 2021)...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-cybersecurity-with-shift5s-josh-lospinoso-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-2020-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-report-2021-12-21"As an enabler of the economy, CN is committed to playing a key role in the transition to a..." (CN, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-2020-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-report-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lumber-prices-have-spiked-95-in-5-weeks-as-supply-issues-arise-following-canadian-floods-while-demand-stays-strong-2021-12-21"Lumber futures on a continuous contract basis have soared 95% since November 15 when prices started..." (Mozée, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lumber-prices-have-spiked-95-in-5-weeks-as-supply-issues-arise-following-canadian-floods-while-demand-stays-strong-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-generosity-results-in-more-than-28m-raised-for-bc-childrens-hospital-foundation-2021-12-21"Canadian Pacific (CP) is proud to announce that fundraising efforts over the past two years for the CP Women's Open (CPWO) have helped raise more...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-generosity-results-in-more-than-28m-raised-for-bc-childrens-hospital-foundation-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siksika-nation-votes-to-accept-13b-payment-for-wrongful-land-surrender-claim-2021-12-21"The Siksika Nation has voted to ratify an agreement with the federal government for a one-time payment of..." (Cook, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siksika-nation-votes-to-accept-13b-payment-for-wrongful-land-surrender-claim-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-watco-announce-surface-transportation-board-approval-of-the-sale-of-rail-lines-in-wisconsin-and-michigan-2021-12-21"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Watco are pleased to announce that the United States Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved..." (T.CNR, 2021)...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-watco-announce-surface-transportation-board-approval-of-the-sale-of-rail-lines-in-wisconsin-and-michigan-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-21Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-12-17CARS is thrilled to announce the fourth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Sylvia Newell...Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-17In honour of National Maple Syrup Day, here is today's sweet fun fact! Did you know that... "It takes 40 gallons of syrup to make one gallon of...Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-northern-railway-celebrates-125-years-2021-12-17"Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on "Railway Cybersecurity Market Insights, to 2026" with 232 pages and..." (Stolz,...Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-northern-railway-celebrates-125-years-2021-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-satisfied-with-o-train-service-following-54-day-shutdown-2021-12-16"Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on "Railway Cybersecurity Market Insights, to 2026" with 232 pages and..." (Pringle,...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-satisfied-with-o-train-service-following-54-day-shutdown-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-closes-us31-billion-kansas-city-southern-acquisition-deal-2021-12-16"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Kansas City Southern, paving the way for North America's only railroad..." (The...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-closes-us31-billion-kansas-city-southern-acquisition-deal-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/streetcar-356-being-prepared-for-unknown-destination-as-winnipeg-railway-museum-closes-2021-12-16"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Kansas City Southern, paving the way for North America's only railroad..." (Bergen,...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/streetcar-356-being-prepared-for-unknown-destination-as-winnipeg-railway-museum-closes-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biodiesel-trial-proves-carbon-reduction-potential-2021-12-16"During the trials, conducted in partnership with Canada Clean Fuels and with the collaboration of..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2021) Click...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biodiesel-trial-proves-carbon-reduction-potential-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-proposes-amendments-to-dangerous-goods-transport-regs-2021-12-16"Transport Canada has published proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations to ensure employers understand the..."...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-proposes-amendments-to-dangerous-goods-transport-regs-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-caterpillar-chevron-to-pilot-hydrogen-powered-locomotive-2021-12-16"BNSF, Caterpillar, Inc. and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. have teamed on a locomotive pilot to “confirm the feasibility and..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-caterpillar-chevron-to-pilot-hydrogen-powered-locomotive-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-16Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-16Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-the-most-cost-effective-controls-against-cyber-attack-on-a-railroads-automated-ptc-safety-system-2021-12-14"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced new requirements for rail lines, including reporting cybersecurity incidents to...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/find-the-most-cost-effective-controls-against-cyber-attack-on-a-railroads-automated-ptc-safety-system-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-website-back-online-after-being-down-due-to-worldwide-cyber-threat-2021-12-14"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced new requirements for rail lines, including reporting cybersecurity incidents to...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-website-back-online-after-being-down-due-to-worldwide-cyber-threat-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-plans-inaugural-round-trip-for-br-nola-passenger-rail-2021-12-14"The announcement was made by James Clements, senior vice president of strategic planning and technology transformation for..." (Canadian Pacific,...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-plans-inaugural-round-trip-for-br-nola-passenger-rail-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-awards-c87mm-in-trade-corridor-grants-issues-call-for-proposals-2021-12-14"Transport Canada is tackling transportation bottlenecks with the distribution of C$8.7 million in grants to four projects under the..." (Luczak,...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-awards-c87mm-in-trade-corridor-grants-issues-call-for-proposals-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rr-mergers-railplan-maintenance-group-sold-to-milman-2021-12-14"Passenger railcar repair and inspection provider RailPlan International has sold its Maintenance Services Group to..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rr-mergers-railplan-maintenance-group-sold-to-milman-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-partners-with-google-cloud-to-modernize-railway-services-and-deliver-enhanced-customer-experiences-2021-12-14"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler serving North America, and Google Cloud today announced a..."...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-partners-with-google-cloud-to-modernize-railway-services-and-deliver-enhanced-customer-experiences-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-a-national-supply-chain-summit-2021-12-14"The National Supply Chain Summit will serve as an opportunity to convene a broad range of supply chain stakeholders to discuss challenges,...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-announces-a-national-supply-chain-summit-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-cybersecurity-market-to-show-strong-growth-leading-players-thales-siemens-ibm-2021-12-14"Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on "Railway Cybersecurity Market Insights, to 2026" with 232 pages and..."...Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-cybersecurity-market-to-show-strong-growth-leading-players-thales-siemens-ibm-2021-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-10In honour of Dewey Decimal System Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "The Dewey Decimal System is the most used library...Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-10Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-10Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-10CARS is thrilled to announce the fourth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Sylvia Newell...Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-behind-proposed-calgary-banff-rail-link-asks-province-to-kick-in-2021-12-09"Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday his government sees potential merit in a proposed $1.5-billion passenger rail link that..." (Stephenson,...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-behind-proposed-calgary-banff-rail-link-asks-province-to-kick-in-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battle-brewing-in-the-shuswap-about-future-of-docks-near-rail-trail-2021-12-09"A group of Shuswap dock owners and their supporters believe regional governments planning a rail trail want to see some..." (Turcato, 2021) Click...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battle-brewing-in-the-shuswap-about-future-of-docks-near-rail-trail-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-smarttrack-will-improve-go-service-in-toronto-neighborhoods-2021-12-09"The new SmartTrack GO stations will give residents an opportunity to join commuters on faster rides within the..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-smarttrack-will-improve-go-service-in-toronto-neighborhoods-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-shareholders-approve-kcs-merger-2021-12-09"A special shareholders meeting was held on December 8 to gauge support for the proposed transaction where they..." (Atkins, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-shareholders-approve-kcs-merger-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sic-semiconductor-trial-on-siemens-mobility-avenio-tram-successfully-concludes-in-munich-2021-12-09"A special shareholders meeting was held on December 8 to gauge support for the proposed transaction where they..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sic-semiconductor-trial-on-siemens-mobility-avenio-tram-successfully-concludes-in-munich-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-csx-make-cdp-environmental-a-list-2021-12-09"Out of 11,759 worldwide companies scored this year on their climate change efforts and disclosures, CDP ranked 200 on..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-csx-make-cdp-environmental-a-list-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ricardo-named-canadas-first-accredited-isa-for-rail-2021-12-09"Ricardo, a global rail engineering and environmental consultancy, is the first accredited ISA under the program, which SCC established in..."...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ricardo-named-canadas-first-accredited-isa-for-rail-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-09Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-07Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-07CARS is thrilled to announce the fourth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Sylvia Newell...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reopens-kamloops-vancouver-rail-corridor-after-precautionary-closure-during-bc-storms-2021-12-07"The rail corridor was damaged during the historic rainstorm that struck southwestern B.C. in mid-November, causing landslides and washouts that..."...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reopens-kamloops-vancouver-rail-corridor-after-precautionary-closure-during-bc-storms-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-spy-agency-targeted-foreign-hackers-to-impose-a-cost-for-cybercrime-2021-12-07"The rail corridor was damaged during the historic rainstorm that struck southwestern B.C. in mid-November, causing landslides and washouts that..."...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-spy-agency-targeted-foreign-hackers-to-impose-a-cost-for-cybercrime-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-cp-rail-conductor-seeks-passengers-from-1978-who-came-through-in-a-time-of-need-2021-12-07"The rail corridor was damaged during the historic rainstorm that struck southwestern B.C. in mid-November, causing landslides and washouts that..."...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-cp-rail-conductor-seeks-passengers-from-1978-who-came-through-in-a-time-of-need-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsa-issues-cybersecurity-requirements-for-high-risk-rail-and-transit-systems-2021-12-07"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued its anticipated cybersecurity requirements for surface...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsa-issues-cybersecurity-requirements-for-high-risk-rail-and-transit-systems-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-second-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-tunnel-contract-2021-12-07"Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the second Advance Tunnel Contract package on the..." (Mass...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-second-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-tunnel-contract-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-milton-logistics-hub-okd-by-cta-2021-12-07"Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the second Advance Tunnel Contract package on the..." (Luczak,...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-milton-logistics-hub-okd-by-cta-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-07Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-03CARS is thrilled to announce the fourth episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Sylvia Newell...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-03Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-03In honour of National Bartender Day, let's raise a toast to today's fun fact! Did you know that... "Jerry Thomas (1830-1885) was not the first...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-03Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-02Did you know that employees of member organizations and their families who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-spend-171m-for-rail-vehicle-refurbishment-project-at-thunder-bay-alstom-plant-2021-12-02"Provincial Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney visited the Alstom facility in the northwestern Ontario city on..." (Vis, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-spend-171m-for-rail-vehicle-refurbishment-project-at-thunder-bay-alstom-plant-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moovit-and-wewalk-partner-to-improve-transit-navigation-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-2021-12-02"In honor of International Persons with Disabilities Day on Dec. 3, 2021, Moovit and WeWALK are joining forces to..." (Mass Transit Staff, 2021)...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moovit-and-wewalk-partner-to-improve-transit-navigation-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-calls-a-halt-to-reopening-in-bc-2021-12-02"Flooding in southern B.C. continues to present logistical challenges for exporters as Canadian National Railway Co. shut its..." (Marowits, 2021)...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-calls-a-halt-to-reopening-in-bc-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-giving-back-to-the-communities-we-serve-2021-12-02"Your first thought of Thanksgiving may bring fond memories of family, food, football or turkey-induced naps, but at..." (BNSF Railway Corporate...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-giving-back-to-the-communities-we-serve-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-showcases-first-siemens-test-train-2021-12-02"In September, VIA Rail Canada took delivery of the first of 32 new Siemens trainsets, and on Nov. 30, revealed it to the..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-showcases-first-siemens-test-train-2021-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-regulators-approve-cp-rail-deal-to-buy-kansas-city-southern-2021-11-30"Calgary-based Canadian Pacific has agreed to buy KCS in a deal valued at US$31 billion, including..." (The Canadian Press, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-regulators-approve-cp-rail-deal-to-buy-kansas-city-southern-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/historic-move-for-niagara-as-regional-council-votes-in-support-of-single-transit-system-2021-11-30"In a news release after the vote Thursday, the council said the Moving Transit Forward proposal would lead to an improvement and modernization of...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/historic-move-for-niagara-as-regional-council-votes-in-support-of-single-transit-system-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-section-of-trans-canada-highway-reopens-in-fraser-valley-2021-11-30"A major section of the Trans-Canada Highway in British Columbia that was under floodwater since last week reopened Thursday, easing traffic..."...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-section-of-trans-canada-highway-reopens-in-fraser-valley-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-creel-earns-ceo-of-year-from-canadian-magazine-2021-11-30"The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine has named Canadian Pacific (CP) President and CEO Keith Creel one of..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-creel-earns-ceo-of-year-from-canadian-magazine-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-indigenous-advisory-council-2021-11-30"CN made the announcement on Nov. 24, following its report of IAC’s formation in February and the appointment of..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-indigenous-advisory-council-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-brightline-mbta-oc-transpo-translink-wmata-2021-11-30"Brightline is bringing BrightBikes to West Palm Beach, Fla. In addition, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is providing..." (Luczak,...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-brightline-mbta-oc-transpo-translink-wmata-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-11-26Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-11-26Catch up on the first few episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast before the next episode comes out next week! Listen to our live episodes here:...Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-26In honour of National Cake Day, here is a scrumptious fun fact! Did you know that... "...the ancient Greeks used flour mixed with eggs, milk, nuts,...Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-trains-expected-on-ottawa-lrt-by-end-of-november-2021-11-25"Ottawa's city manager says Rideau Transit Maintenance is on track to have 11 trains operating on the Confederation Line in time for..." (Pringle,...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-trains-expected-on-ottawa-lrt-by-end-of-november-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-update-trains-rolling-through-bc-again-after-flooding-landslides-2021-11-25"CP cars loaded with Prairie grain and fuel chugged into the port city this morning after limited service resumed on..." (Reynolds, 2021) Click here...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-update-trains-rolling-through-bc-again-after-flooding-landslides-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-accept-contactless-debit-card-fare-payments-2021-11-25"By the end of 2022, riders will be able to use their contactless Interac debit cards at fare gates and..." (Azpiri, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-accept-contactless-debit-card-fare-payments-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-woes-have-canadian-factories-shifting-to-in-house-production-2021-11-25"While carefully knitted global supply chains helped sectors from fashion to autos cut costs and boost margins in..." (Lampert & Gordon, 2021) Click...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-woes-have-canadian-factories-shifting-to-in-house-production-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-continues-on-metrolinxs-lakeshore-east-line-2021-11-25"This means customers will be able to take the train throughout the day without checking schedules, knowing the..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-continues-on-metrolinxs-lakeshore-east-line-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-strengthen-critical-infrastructure-for-future-extreme-weather-blair-2021-11-25"Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says the risk of future storms has to be taken into account as..." (Rabson, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-strengthen-critical-infrastructure-for-future-extreme-weather-blair-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-cp-kcs-merger-proceeding-will-proceed-updated-2021-11-25"The STB reported on Nov. 23 that the application is “complete as it contains all information required by the..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-cp-kcs-merger-proceeding-will-proceed-updated-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-recommends-canada-form-semiconductor-procurement-group-2021-11-25"A new report from Canada’s Semiconductor Council says the country should form a government-led consortium of..." (Deschamps, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-recommends-canada-form-semiconductor-procurement-group-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-11-25Catch up on the first few episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast before the next episode comes out next week! Listen to our live episodes here:...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-11-25Did you know CARS has a Youtube Channel where it shares Member Feature Videos? Take a look at some of the videos we have live now!...Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-videos-2021-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-pole-express-back-on-track-in-smiths-falls-2021-11-23"After a one-year hiatus, the North Pole Express was once again chugging along the tracks in Smiths Falls at the..." (Vandermeer, 2021) Click here...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-pole-express-back-on-track-in-smiths-falls-2021-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/catastrophic-economic-impact-of-bc-floods-2021-11-23"The B.C. floods have crippled the flow of cargo in and out of Vancouver ports, further damaging already pandemic-strained supply..." (McLaughlin,...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/catastrophic-economic-impact-of-bc-floods-2021-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-regulators-take-a-second-look-at-natural-gas-by-rail-2021-11-23"U.S. federal regulators have proposed suspending a Trump administration rule that would have allowed railroads to..." (Funk, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-regulators-take-a-second-look-at-natural-gas-by-rail-2021-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railhead-lands-gw-video-contract-2021-11-23"Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (G&W) has awarded Railhead Corporation a contract to supply and install its high definition/4K onboard..." (Vantuono, 2021)...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railhead-lands-gw-video-contract-2021-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-19In honour of National Play Monopoly Day, don't forget to grab your fun fact as you pass GO! Did you know that... In the Canadian Edition - Made in...Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-19National Railway Day 2021 took place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec! With over 120 attendees and a sold-out...Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-the-prescott-russell-recreational-trail-corporation-sign-an-agreement-to-secure-the-future-of-the-trail-2021-11-19"In transferring ownership of the land from its former “M&O Subdivision” (Montreal and Ottawa) to the community, VIA Rail is proud to support this...Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-the-prescott-russell-recreational-trail-corporation-sign-an-agreement-to-secure-the-future-of-the-trail-2021-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-flooding-critical-railways-impacted-as-rescuers-descend-on-landslide-areas-2021-11-18"Canadian Pacific Rail said it was shutting down its Vancouver mainline because of the flooding, while Canadian National Railway said it..."...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-flooding-critical-railways-impacted-as-rescuers-descend-on-landslide-areas-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-second-lrv-delivered-to-finch-west-maintenance-and-storage-facility-2021-11-18"The new 81,000 kg LRV was recently delivered to Mosaic Transit Group – the builders Metrolinx brought in to construct the new..." (Metrolinx, 2021)...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-second-lrv-delivered-to-finch-west-maintenance-and-storage-facility-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/germany-first-battery-trains-ordered-for-vbb-network-2021-11-18"The new 81,000 kg LRV was recently delivered to Mosaic Transit Group – the builders Metrolinx brought in to construct the new..." (Allan, 2021)...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/germany-first-battery-trains-ordered-for-vbb-network-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-powered-courier-fleet-launches-in-bc-2021-11-18"Geazone Eco-Courier is a B.C.-based zero emissions courier company that provides sustainable delivery services, third party logistics and..."...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-powered-courier-fleet-launches-in-bc-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-csx-recognized-as-sustainability-leaders-2021-11-18"Canadian Pacific (CP) and CSX have been added to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-csx-recognized-as-sustainability-leaders-2021-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/storm-causes-road-closures-cancellations-for-bc-ferries-bc-transit-2021-11-16"Relentless rain and high winds have caused road closures and cancellations along some BC Ferries and..." (CTV News Vancouver Island Staff, 2021)...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/storm-causes-road-closures-cancellations-for-bc-ferries-bc-transit-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vaccination-deadline-for-public-servants-first-full-week-of-lrt-being-back-and-gatineaus-new-council-five-stories-to-watch-this-week-2021-11-16"Public servants could face suspension for not being vaccinated, COVID-19 cases keep ticking..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vaccination-deadline-for-public-servants-first-full-week-of-lrt-being-back-and-gatineaus-new-council-five-stories-to-watch-this-week-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/santas-magical-adventure-christmas-train-rolls-through-waterloo-region-2021-11-16"The Waterloo Central Railway's Magical Adventure Christmas Train is rolling down the tracks this..." (Kelaher, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/santas-magical-adventure-christmas-train-rolls-through-waterloo-region-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-chair-on-the-partial-return-to-lrt-service-2021-11-16"Councillor Allan Hubley talks about the first weekend of LRT service in nearly..." (Ottawa Morning, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-chair-on-the-partial-return-to-lrt-service-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-reveals-prototype-for-new-skytrain-cars-2021-11-16"Last year, Bombardier Transportation signed a $721 million deal with TransLink to provide 205 new rail cars for..." (Gomez, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-reveals-prototype-for-new-skytrain-cars-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laboratory-testing-of-reconditioned-bearings-2021-11-16"In Phase 1, the performance of repaired bearings was assessed by examining the operational characteristics of the bearings both before and..."...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laboratory-testing-of-reconditioned-bearings-2021-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-11-12Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on National Steel Car Limited, New York Air...Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-12In honour of National Young Readers Week, here is today's readable fun fact! Did you know that... "Six in 10 kids agree they often choose to read in...Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-12National Railway Day 2021 took place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec! With over 120 attendees and a sold-out...Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-railway-museum-closing-at-end-of-december-2021-11-11"After 30 years of showcasing railway artifacts and technology, the Winnipeg Railway Museum is closing at the end of December following..." (Rosen,...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-railway-museum-closing-at-end-of-december-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/non-profit-transit-group-plans-to-launch-manitoulin-to-sudbury-route-2021-11-11"United Manitoulin Islands Transit (UMIT), which bills itself as a cross-cultural transit co-operative, is preparing to expand its..." (Schlote,...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/non-profit-transit-group-plans-to-launch-manitoulin-to-sudbury-route-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-inc-awards-rail-safety-grant-funding-to-six-transit-agencies-in-four-states-2021-11-11"Six transit agencies in four states have been awarded a total of $107,000 in grant funds from..." (Operation Lifesaver, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-inc-awards-rail-safety-grant-funding-to-six-transit-agencies-in-four-states-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-up-65-through-44-weeks-2021-11-11"The Association of American Railroads now has 44 weeks of rail traffic data for..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-up-65-through-44-weeks-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dauphin-railway-museum-celebrates-125-years-of-rail-travel-in-community-2021-11-11"The Dauphin Rail Museum board has decided it is worthy of a celebration and a number of ..." (Gamache, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dauphin-railway-museum-celebrates-125-years-of-rail-travel-in-community-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-merger-means-you-could-travel-from-vancouver-to-mexico-by-train-2021-11-11"Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern have filed a merger application with the Surface Transportation Board to..." (604now, 2021) Click...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-merger-means-you-could-travel-from-vancouver-to-mexico-by-train-2021-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-cancels-transit-routes-again-after-vaccination-policy-leaves-agency-short-staffed-2021-11-09"Metrolinx announced certain GO Transit routes will be temporarily impacted by staffing shortages that follow..." (Alberga, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-cancels-transit-routes-again-after-vaccination-policy-leaves-agency-short-staffed-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-lawsuit-seeks-tax-repayment-exemptions-from-sask-government-over-141-year-old-contract-2021-11-09"The lawsuit centres around Clause 16 of a contract between CP Rail and the federal government signed in the 1880s that..." (Davenport, 2021) Click...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-lawsuit-seeks-tax-repayment-exemptions-from-sask-government-over-141-year-old-contract-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-cyberattack-may-have-stolen-information-from-up-to-25k-employees-former-employees-2021-11-09"The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says an investigation into a recent cyberattack shows that personal information of up to..." (Patton, 2021)...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-cyberattack-may-have-stolen-information-from-up-to-25k-employees-former-employees-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pnr-railworks-improving-torontos-rail-network-through-metrolinx-partnership-2021-11-09"By identifying and repairing issues along the route, the PNR team aims to fix problems that could lead to..." (PNR Railworks, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pnr-railworks-improving-torontos-rail-network-through-metrolinx-partnership-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-progress-rail-reg-advancing-renewable-fuels-2021-11-09"CN’s initiative with Progress Rail and REG builds upon the locomotive builder’s approval in August 2021 of higher biodiesel fuel blend..."...Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-progress-rail-reg-advancing-renewable-fuels-2021-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-05National Railway Day 2021 took place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec! With over 120 attendees and a sold-out...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-11-05Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Herzog Railroad Services of Canada Ltd.,...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-05In honour of National Donut Day, here is today's round fun fact! Did you know that... "Canadians eat more than 1 billion doughnuts annually"...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-on-free-transit-fares-in-december-expected-next-week-based-on-ottawa-lrt-tests-2021-11-05"Ottawa city staff are expected to make a call on whether there will be free transit service in December sometime next week as..." (Lord , 2021)...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-on-free-transit-fares-in-december-expected-next-week-based-on-ottawa-lrt-tests-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-quebec-city-more-easily-a-top-priority-for-voters-2021-11-05"Clarke and her family spend two hours in their car every day, doing the..." (Campbell, 2021) Click here for full article References: Campbell,...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-quebec-city-more-easily-a-top-priority-for-voters-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-system-hit-by-ransomware-attack-ttc-says-no-significant-disruptions-2021-11-05"The Toronto Transit Commission has been hit with a ransomware attack, it said in a..." (The Canadian Press, 2021) Click here for full article...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-system-hit-by-ransomware-attack-ttc-says-no-significant-disruptions-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-kcs-file-integration-papers-2021-11-05"The application provides an overview of the proposed operational integration of the CP and KCS rail networks, the impact..." (Inside Logistics...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-kcs-file-integration-papers-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acquisition-will-shake-up-rail-ballast-maintenance-sector-2021-11-05"The acquisition means that RSNA will be the largest owner operator of ballast cleaning services..." (Wilson, 2021) Click here for full article...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acquisition-will-shake-up-rail-ballast-maintenance-sector-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-launches-on-demand-planning-now-offering-end-to-end-software-platform-for-transit-planning-2021-11-05"Via, a global leader in TransitTech, has launched its new On-demand Planning, the first product that allows cities and transit agencies to use..."...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-launches-on-demand-planning-now-offering-end-to-end-software-platform-for-transit-planning-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-elevating-two-grain-elevators-2021-11-05"CP recognized the facilities for achieving “high volumes from a single loading point while consistently demonstrating efficient railcar loading..."...Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-elevating-two-grain-elevators-2021-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-less-then-1-week-away-2021-10-29Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-less-then-1-week-away-2021-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-29In honour of National Frankenstein Friday, here is today's monster of a fact! Did you know that... "In 1818, the world was introduced to an entirely...Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-29Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Dragados Canada, Inc., GATX Rail Canada, and...Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-renews-calls-for-judicial-inquiry-into-ottawas-lrt-project-2021-10-28"The first stage would look at all records and documents necessary to investigate and understand the facts and..." (Pringle, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-renews-calls-for-judicial-inquiry-into-ottawas-lrt-project-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-ceo-named-to-most-powerful-women-ceos-list-2021-10-28"Ontario Northland President and CEO Corina Moore has made the list of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women..." (Taschner, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-ceo-named-to-most-powerful-women-ceos-list-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-says-service-reductions-expected-when-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-takes-effect-2021-10-28"In a statement issued Wednesday, the TTC said it has developed “temporary schedules” taking into..." (Rocca, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-says-service-reductions-expected-when-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-takes-effect-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-delivers-1000th-vectron-locomotive-2021-10-28"This milestone locomotive is on its way to Denmark, where it will be put into service by the..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-delivers-1000th-vectron-locomotive-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-wabtec-solid-3q21-results-narrowed-full-year-guidance-2021-10-28"Wabtec Corp. “strengthened” its financial position in third-quarter 2021, growing its multi-year backlog, in spite..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-wabtec-solid-3q21-results-narrowed-full-year-guidance-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-880000-canadian-jobs-vulnerable-in-clean-energy-transition-2021-10-28"The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices is warning in its publication Sink or Swim, that if these industries and..." (Rabson, 2021) Click here...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-880000-canadian-jobs-vulnerable-in-clean-energy-transition-2021-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-1-week-away-2021-10-26Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-1-week-away-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/essex-terminal-railway-unveils-refurbished-heritage-locomotive-2021-10-26"While getting it ready for the future, the company also paid homage to the locomotive’s past by..." (Wilhelm, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/essex-terminal-railway-unveils-refurbished-heritage-locomotive-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plaque-unveiled-at-london-kings-cross-to-commemorate-remarkable-career-of-britains-first-black-train-driver-2021-10-26"Born in the Jamaican parish of Portland on 17 May 1927, Wilston moved to London in 1952, joining Britain’s efforts to..." (Rail UK, 2021) Click here...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plaque-unveiled-at-london-kings-cross-to-commemorate-remarkable-career-of-britains-first-black-train-driver-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-stories-black-railway-porters-2021-10-26"Born in the Jamaican parish of Portland on 17 May 1927, Wilston moved to London in 1952, joining Britain’s efforts to..." (Toronto Museum, 2021)...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-stories-black-railway-porters-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-demand-transit-council-composition-tops-city-council-agenda-2021-10-26"Thunder Bay Transit passengers who live in Parkdale or the Neebing area may have a new option for a..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-demand-transit-council-composition-tops-city-council-agenda-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-upgrades-montreals-metro-network-2021-10-26"This project aims to improve the technological infrastructure of the Montreal metro while accommodating future..." (Mass Transit, 2021) Click here...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-upgrades-montreals-metro-network-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/modernized-payment-solutions-aid-the-transportation-sector-2021-10-26"The global marketplace is evolving, and the pandemic has further exacerbated the demand among..." (RBC, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/modernized-payment-solutions-aid-the-transportation-sector-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cusma-one-year-in-2021-10-26"A year ago it replaced the venerable NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), which had been in effect since 1994, and needed to be..."...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cusma-one-year-in-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-grs-hub-group-2021-10-26"Greenbrier Rail Services (GRS) is selling its Youngstown Steel Doors (YSD) subsidiary, and Hub Group has acquired..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-grs-hub-group-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-less-then-1-week-away-2021-10-26Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-less-then-1-week-away-2021-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-11-days-away-2021-10-22Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-11-days-away-2021-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-22In honour of National Color Day, here is today's colourful fact! Did you know that... "Our prehistoric ancestors saw red as the color of fire and...Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-22Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on CAD Railway Industries Ltd. , Chemco Railway...Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-launches-global-search-for-new-ceo-as-ruest-plans-exit-2021-10-21"In a release Tuesday afternoon, the railway said Ruest will step down from his executive duties and his role as..." (Zivitz, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-launches-global-search-for-new-ceo-as-ruest-plans-exit-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-arok-8110-is-revolutionizing-railway-ai-computing-and-intelligent-surveillance-2021-10-21"NEXCOM introduces the most cutting-edge member of the aROK railway computer family, the..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-arok-8110-is-revolutionizing-railway-ai-computing-and-intelligent-surveillance-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carloads-up-intermodal-down-trend-persists-in-week-41-aar-2021-10-21"For the week ending Oct. 16, 2021, total U.S. rail traffic dropped 4.2% from same week last year, with intermodal losses..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carloads-up-intermodal-down-trend-persists-in-week-41-aar-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-profit-surges-to-169-billion-in-q3-with-kcs-break-fee-ceo-retiring-2021-10-21"The Montreal-based company says Jean-Jacques Ruest will leave at the end of January or when a successor has..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021)...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-profit-surges-to-169-billion-in-q3-with-kcs-break-fee-ceo-retiring-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-systems-can-help-urban-areas-recover-post-pandemic-2021-10-21"A new report from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) says that protecting light rail services and..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-systems-can-help-urban-areas-recover-post-pandemic-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-12-days-away-2021-10-21Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-12-days-away-2021-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-go-train-has-left-the-station-but-few-actually-go-2021-10-19"The first GO Transit train to depart London left the VIA station Monday morning, however the new service, long-sought..." (Irvine, 2021) Click here...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-go-train-has-left-the-station-but-few-actually-go-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southeast-edmonton-neighbourhood-asking-for-transit-service-before-snow-falls-2021-10-19"The first GO Transit train to depart London left the VIA station Monday morning, however the new service, long-sought..." (Kindleman, 2021) Click...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southeast-edmonton-neighbourhood-asking-for-transit-service-before-snow-falls-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translinks-new-30-year-expansion-plan-includes-more-rapid-transit-bike-lanes-2021-10-19"The transit authority on Tuesday released a draft of TransLink 2050, a long-term strategic plan that calls for..." (Azpiri, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translinks-new-30-year-expansion-plan-includes-more-rapid-transit-bike-lanes-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bowman-other-mayors-pushing-for-transit-funding-from-feds-2021-10-19"Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is in Ottawa meeting with his counterparts from other big Canadian cities, and..." (Thompson, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bowman-other-mayors-pushing-for-transit-funding-from-feds-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-transportation-buying-trends-survey-2021-10-19"Contract negotiations with transportation providers are particularly challenging this year, as..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2021) Click here...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-transportation-buying-trends-survey-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/leaders-recognized-2021-railway-age-women-in-rail-award-honorees-2021-10-19"Railway Age’s 2021 Women in Rail awards program is honoring 26 leaders for driving their businesses forward while helping to..." (Luczak, 2021)...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/leaders-recognized-2021-railway-age-women-in-rail-award-honorees-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-forsee-team-on-hydrogen-powered-transport-2021-10-19"Ballard Power Systems and Forsee Power have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop integrated fuel..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ballard-forsee-team-on-hydrogen-powered-transport-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-14-days-away-2021-10-19Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-14-days-away-2021-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-18-days-away-2021-10-15Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-18-days-away-2021-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-15Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Allied Track Services, Alstom Transport Canada...Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-15In honour of National Cheese Curd Day, here is today's heartfelt fact! Did you know that... "About 10 pounds of milk are required to produce 1 pound...Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-15Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-19-days-away-2021-10-14Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-19-days-away-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-transit-riders-will-get-free-service-in-december-if-the-lrt-is-running-2021-10-14"Mayor Jim Watson first announced his plan to propose free ridership in December on the CTV News at Six on Sept. 21, following the..." (Raymond,...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-transit-riders-will-get-free-service-in-december-if-the-lrt-is-running-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-gets-first-look-at-what-it-will-be-like-to-ride-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-2021-10-14"Construction on the 19 kilometre project began a decade ago, in 2011. This month teams are testing trains..." (Macdonell, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-gets-first-look-at-what-it-will-be-like-to-ride-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plan-unveiled-for-new-train-station-to-spur-development-in-windsor-locks-2021-10-14"With the whistles of a passing train in the background Friday afternoon, local and state officials unveiled plans for..." (Frazer, 2021) Click here...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plan-unveiled-for-new-train-station-to-spur-development-in-windsor-locks-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-up-76-through-40-weeks-2021-10-14"For the week ending Oct. 9, 2021, total U.S. weekly rail traffic came in at 506,642 carloads and intermodal units, down..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-north-american-rail-volume-up-76-through-40-weeks-2021-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-norths-port-jervis-station-transformation-now-complete-2021-10-12"Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has completed a project that has transformed the Port Jervis station, making it fully accessible and..." (MTA...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-norths-port-jervis-station-transformation-now-complete-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gls-buys-rosenau-transport-2021-10-12"Rosenau Transport will continue to be led by president Ken Rosenau, and will be fully consolidated within..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2021)...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gls-buys-rosenau-transport-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-loading-up-holiday-train-for-23rd-year-2021-10-12"Canadian Pacific (CP) will host a virtual concert and donate to local food banks in communities across its network for the..." (Inside Logistics...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-loading-up-holiday-train-for-23rd-year-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-new-fleet-barrier-free-and-fully-accessible-2021-10-12"Besides its sleek design and advanced diesel engines, our new fleet—set to start hitting the rails, one..." (Via Rail, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-new-fleet-barrier-free-and-fully-accessible-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dhs-says-new-security-directive-to-come-for-higher-risk-railroads-and-transit-agencies-2021-10-12"A new security directive is expected to be issued this year for higher-risk railroad and rail transit networks designed to..." (Wanek-Libmanl, 2021)...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dhs-says-new-security-directive-to-come-for-higher-risk-railroads-and-transit-agencies-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-21-days-away-2021-10-12Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-21-days-away-2021-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-08Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-08In honour of National Hero Day, here is today's heartfelt fact! Did you know that... "The Life Changing Train for Heroes program honours heroes who...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-08Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Williams-Hayward Protective Coatings Inc. ZTR...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-25-days-away-2021-10-08Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-25-days-away-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-10-08CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2021! National Railway Day 2021 will take place on...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-bosspac-engineering-technology-2021-10-08CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: BossPac Engineering & technology BossPac supplies condition monitoring and wireless low power...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-bosspac-engineering-technology-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-thanksgiving-monday-2021-10-08Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Monday, October 11th and will return to work on Tuesday, October 12th. All requests will be...Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-thanksgiving-monday-2021-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toonie-transit-pei-announces-2-new-public-transit-routes-in-move-toward-island-wide-system-2021-10-07"Prince Edward Island is launching two new bus routes in the first step toward creating an Island-wide..." (Chang, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toonie-transit-pei-announces-2-new-public-transit-routes-in-move-toward-island-wide-system-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-restart-free-wi-fi-plans-after-year-long-pandemic-delay-2021-10-07"In a statement Tuesday, the public transit provider said the rollout will restart this year, initially on just six..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-restart-free-wi-fi-plans-after-year-long-pandemic-delay-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-public-servants-rcmp-and-air-and-rail-travellers-must-be-vaccinated-by-months-end-trudeau-says-2021-10-07"All would-be travellers must also be fully vaccinated by Oct. 30 before boarding..." (Tasker, 2021) Click here for full article References: Tasker,...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-public-servants-rcmp-and-air-and-rail-travellers-must-be-vaccinated-by-months-end-trudeau-says-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bacteria-killing-copper-to-be-installed-on-toronto-and-more-vancouver-transit-vehicles-2021-10-07"This new round of testing seeks to confirm those results from the first phase in Vancouver by evaluating copper surfaces on..." (TransLink, 2021)...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bacteria-killing-copper-to-be-installed-on-toronto-and-more-vancouver-transit-vehicles-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-how-to-test-certify-gsm-r-lte-r-networks-2021-10-07"RINA certification services provide an independent guarantee of compliance with associated regulatory standards, in..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-how-to-test-certify-gsm-r-lte-r-networks-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-cps-hydrogen-zero-emissions-locomotive-2021-10-07"Canadian Pacific’s (CP) H20EL, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered linehaul freight locomotive prototype, will be prepped this..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-cps-hydrogen-zero-emissions-locomotive-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-26-days-away-2021-10-07Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! For full event details and to purchase your tickets...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-26-days-away-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-chooses-new-firm-for-lrt-safety-review-2021-10-05"The city of Ottawa has chosen a Philadelphia-based firm to conduct an independent review of the..." (Woods, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-chooses-new-firm-for-lrt-safety-review-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-presto-card-changes-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-2021-10-05"The TTC has introduced some changes to their PRESTO card system, some of which come into..." (Neufeld, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-presto-card-changes-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-pay-out-39-million-to-victims-of-lac-megantic-train-tragedy-2021-10-05"Approximately $20 million will be redistributed directly, without deduction of legal fees, to victims recognized in the..." (The Canadian Press...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-pay-out-39-million-to-victims-of-lac-megantic-train-tragedy-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-calls-special-shareholder-meeting-in-response-to-request-from-tci-2021-10-05"British-based TCI Fund Management Ltd. is seeking an overhaul of the railway’s board of directors and the replacement of..." (The Canadian Press...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-calls-special-shareholder-meeting-in-response-to-request-from-tci-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/many-canadian-firms-knuckle-under-to-ransomware-demands-survey-suggests-2021-10-05"Many Canadian organizations hit by ransomware feel they have no choice but to pay to either get stolen data back or to get their..." (Solomon, 2021)...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/many-canadian-firms-knuckle-under-to-ransomware-demands-survey-suggests-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/invision-ai-thales-and-metrolinx-wrap-18-month-train-autonomy-project-2021-10-05"A Metrolinx GO train was equipped with the system in January 2021 and successfully operated in shadow mode on multiple lines in..." (Wanek-Libman,...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/invision-ai-thales-and-metrolinx-wrap-18-month-train-autonomy-project-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-28-days-away-2021-10-05Time is running out! Be sure to secure your ticket to our most anticipated event of the year! National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November...Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-28-days-away-2021-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-01In honour of National Manufacturing Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "For over 100 years, the Canadian railway manufacturing and...Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-01Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-01Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc., Wheel Rail...Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-33-days-away-2021-10-01National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec ! The theme for this year’s...Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-only-33-days-away-2021-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-debuts-commemorative-locomotive-for-truth-and-reconciliation-day-2021-09-30"The holiday honors the lost children and survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families and communities, and coincides with..." (Stephens,...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-debuts-commemorative-locomotive-for-truth-and-reconciliation-day-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-raises-awareness-around-rail-crossing-safety-2021-09-30"There are some new safety decals located near the CP Rail line in Airdrie to continue raising awareness of..." (Stricker, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-raises-awareness-around-rail-crossing-safety-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-serve-two-new-g3-grain-elevators-2021-09-30"The volunteer society was established in 1980 to restore streetcars for use both at Fort Edmonton Park and along the..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-serve-two-new-g3-grain-elevators-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-brightlines-new-siemens-mobility-trainsets-2021-09-30"The newest Venture trainset for Brightline debuted Sept. 28 at the Siemens Mobility North American manufacturing headquarters in..." (Luczak, 2021)...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-brightlines-new-siemens-mobility-trainsets-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-20-26-2021-2021-09-30"CP will support OL and OLI initiatives throughout the week by participating in Operation Clear Track in Canada and the U.S., promoting..." (CP,...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognizes-rail-safety-week-september-20-26-2021-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-publishes-2021-2022-winter-plan-2021-09-30"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that the Company published its 2021-2022 Winter Plan – All in Together. The Plan is part of CN’s...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-publishes-2021-2022-winter-plan-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-tire-purchases-stake-in-ashcroft-terminal-2021-09-30"It is the only major privately-owned industrial property in Canada served by both CN and Canadian Pacific, Ashcroft terminal officials said in..."...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-tire-purchases-stake-in-ashcroft-terminal-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-09-30National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec ! Tickets are now on sale! Shareable...Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senior-montreal-transit-official-taking-oc-transpo-top-job-2021-09-28"Renée Amilcar, the executive director of bus services for the Société de Transports Montréal, will take over the..." (CTVNewsOttawa.ca Staff, 2021)...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senior-montreal-transit-official-taking-oc-transpo-top-job-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-eyes-740000-purchase-of-decommissioned-rail-corridor-in-west-end-2021-09-28"A report for the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommends purchasing the..." (Pringle, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-eyes-740000-purchase-of-decommissioned-rail-corridor-in-west-end-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-streetcar-named-determination-along-for-the-ride-with-the-edmonton-radial-railway-society-2021-09-28"A report for the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommends purchasing the..." (Bremness & Lamb, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-streetcar-named-determination-along-for-the-ride-with-the-edmonton-radial-railway-society-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bidders-invited-to-tender-for-hs2-phase-2a-advanced-civil-works-2021-09-28"A report for the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommends purchasing the..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bidders-invited-to-tender-for-hs2-phase-2a-advanced-civil-works-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-sponsorship-opportunities-available-2021-09-28CARS cannot be more excited to be hosting this year's National Railway Day Conference and Tradeshow in person once again! National Railway Day 2021...Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-sponsorship-opportunities-available-2021-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-24Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-24In honour of spooky season kicking off soon, and tomorrow's National Ghost Hunting Day, here is today's spooky friend fun fact! Did you know that......Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-24Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Unipart Rail, United Steel & Fasteners, and...Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-sponsorship-opportunities-available-2021-09-24CARS cannot be more excited to be hosting this year's National Railway Day Conference and Tradeshow in person once again! National Railway Day 2021...Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-sponsorship-opportunities-available-2021-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-new-speaker-2021-09-23CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2021! Faye Ackermans, Board Member Transportation Safety...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-new-speaker-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-nearly-82-of-metrolinx-staff-report-being-fully-vaccinated-ahead-of-nov-1-deadline-2021-09-23"Of that 92 per cent (which is more than 4,200 employees), 90 per cent (more than 3,800) of staff reported receiving two COVID-19 vaccine doses..."...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-nearly-82-of-metrolinx-staff-report-being-fully-vaccinated-ahead-of-nov-1-deadline-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-launches-innovations-to-improve-reliability-safety-performance-of-americas-rail-network-2021-09-23"The move follows investment in upgraded solutions that demonstrate Hitachi Rail’s commitment to being a full-service provider, capable of..."...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-rail-launches-innovations-to-improve-reliability-safety-performance-of-americas-rail-network-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-and-plastic-omnium-to-develop-onboard-hydrogen-storage-systems-for-the-rail-sector-2021-09-23"This collaboration will enable the two companies, following development projects which have already started, to launch..." (Allan, 2021) Click here...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-and-plastic-omnium-to-develop-onboard-hydrogen-storage-systems-for-the-rail-sector-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/anybody-call-a-bus-town-of-stratford-aims-to-connect-more-residents-to-transit-2021-09-23"The town has partnered with T3 Transit and the Kari ride-sharing app to provide services to parts of the municipality not currently connected to..."...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/anybody-call-a-bus-town-of-stratford-aims-to-connect-more-residents-to-transit-2021-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-strategic-plan-as-activist-investor-seeks-changes-2021-09-21" Canadian National Railway Co. announced a new strategic plan on Friday as it looks to move past its failed bid for a U.S. railway and..." (The...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-new-strategic-plan-as-activist-investor-seeks-changes-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-lays-out-timeline-for-kcs-merger-shareholders-to-vote-in-december-2021-09-21"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s acquisition of Kansas City Southern could be complete by next fall, the..." (Stephenson, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-lays-out-timeline-for-kcs-merger-shareholders-to-vote-in-december-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-city-council-endorses-six-transit-priority-projects-2021-09-21"Six bus rapid transit (BRT), rail and transit hub projects have been identified by the City Council of Mississauga, ON, as..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021)...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-city-council-endorses-six-transit-priority-projects-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-class-i-receives-first-tektracking-cta-system-2021-09-21"TekTracking LLC has successfully implemented an inaugural installation of its Commander Terminal Automation (CTA) system in a..." (Vantuono, 2021)...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-class-i-receives-first-tektracking-cta-system-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-gala-tables-over-50-sold-out-2021-09-21IN-PERSON EXHIBITORS' BOOTH PACKAGES ARE 80% SOLD OUT! GALA DINNER TICKETS ARE 50% SOLD OUT Reserve your spot today!...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-gala-tables-over-50-sold-out-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ceo-keith-creel-talks-historic-kcs-merger-cpkc-name-operations-2021-09-21"Canadian Pacific CEO Keith Creel – who last week won a hard-fought, four month merger battle to acquire Kansas City Southern – is fully aware...Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ceo-keith-creel-talks-historic-kcs-merger-cpkc-name-operations-2021-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-17Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-17In honour of Responsible Dog Ownership Day, here is today's fuzzy friend fun fact! Did you know that... "Bob the Railway Dog is part of South...Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-17Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Trans Canada Forest Products Inc. and...Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-exhibitor-booths-80-sold-out-2021-09-17IN-PERSON EXHIBITORS' BOOTH PACKAGES ARE 80% SOLD OUT! GALA DINNER TICKETS ARE 50% SOLD OUT Reserve your spot today!...Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-exhibitor-booths-80-sold-out-2021-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-drops-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-cp-to-acquire-us-railway-in-us31b-deal-2021-09-16"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Wednesday it has reached a deal to acquire KCS for approximately US$31 billion, after Canadian National Railway...Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-drops-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-cp-to-acquire-us-railway-in-us31b-deal-2021-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/key-lrt-decision-ratified-by-hamilton-city-council-2021-09-16"Light rail transit (LRT) supporters can look forward to shovels in the ground as soon as the middle of next year now that..." (Mann, 2021) Click...Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/key-lrt-decision-ratified-by-hamilton-city-council-2021-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-shares-ontario-line-station-design-principles-2021-09-16"Metrolinx has established five core design principles for Ontario Line stations to create a consistent and..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-shares-ontario-line-station-design-principles-2021-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-maritime-service-is-back-despite-aging-nb-tracks-2021-09-16"New Brunswickers can once again travel by train to the rest of Canada, if they're willing to embark on a..." (Silberman, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-maritime-service-is-back-despite-aging-nb-tracks-2021-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-two-new-speakers-announced-2021-09-14CARS is excited to announce two new speakers for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2021! Vice-President, Sales and Marketing Grain and...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-two-new-speakers-announced-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/activist-investor-tci-pushes-for-board-changes-at-cn-rail-after-ksc-favours-cp-rail-2021-09-14"Activist investor TCI Fund Management Ltd. has stepped up its push for boardroom changes at ..." (Bickis, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/activist-investor-tci-pushes-for-board-changes-at-cn-rail-after-ksc-favours-cp-rail-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-bid-superior-to-cn-rail-deal-kansas-city-southern-board-rules-2021-09-14"The board of Kansas City Southern has ruled that a takeover offer from Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is a superior proposal to ..." (Staff, 2021)...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-bid-superior-to-cn-rail-deal-kansas-city-southern-board-rules-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-maersk-launch-pacific-transload-express-2021-09-14"Construction of the new 117,000-square-foot, 103-door transload facility—which is adjacent to CP’s Vancouver Intermodal Facility—wrapped up ..."...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-maersk-launch-pacific-transload-express-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-exhibitor-booths-70-sold-out-2021-09-14IN-PERSON EXHIBITORS' BOOTH PACKAGES ARE 70% SOLD OUT! Reserve your spot today! National Railway Day 2021 is still full steam ahead! NRD 2021 will...Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-2021-exhibitor-booths-70-sold-out-2021-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-flo-components-ltd-2021-09-10This month we are spotlighting FLO Components Ltd. and would like to share their Member Feature Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OEiRCEn71o...Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/member-feature-video-flo-components-ltd-2021-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-10Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on TFWG Inc. Blastech Rail Services,...Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-10Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-10In honour of Line Dance week, here is today's dance fun fact! Did you know that... "Even though the trend of line dancing was firmly established at...Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-makes-covid-19-vaccination-mandatory-for-workers-2021-09-09"In the face of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, spurred by the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, many..." (Reuters, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-makes-covid-19-vaccination-mandatory-for-workers-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-mega-merger-keeps-getting-sidetracked-2021-09-09"Canadian Pacific, which was given a waiver to the 2001 rules, lay in wait for..." (Primack, 2021) Click here for full article References: Primack,...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-mega-merger-keeps-getting-sidetracked-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tranquility-bay-cottagers-ask-for-access-on-old-railway-bed-2021-09-09"With winter a few months away, cottagers and permanent residents on Tranquility Bay on Golden Lake are worried about..." (Christinck, 2021) Click...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tranquility-bay-cottagers-ask-for-access-on-old-railway-bed-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocacy-group-wants-premier-to-secure-federal-infrastructure-funding-2021-09-09"Functional Transit Winnipeg, a non-profit organization, sent a letter to Premier Goertzen on Monday urging him to accept transit projects through...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocacy-group-wants-premier-to-secure-federal-infrastructure-funding-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-councillors-vote-to-sign-agreement-to-build-hamilton-lrt-line-2021-09-09"City councillors have voted 11-3 to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Metrolinx and the province to..." (Mann, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-councillors-vote-to-sign-agreement-to-build-hamilton-lrt-line-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-at-metrolinxs-tunnel-boring-machine-used-on-scarborough-subway-extension-2021-09-09"While Metrolinx continues work in Ontario to prepare the launch shaft for the Scarborough Subway Extension’s tunnel boring machine, workers in..."...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-at-metrolinxs-tunnel-boring-machine-used-on-scarborough-subway-extension-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttci-swisspod-to-partner-on-development-of-hyperloop-testing-facility-2021-09-09"Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is partnering with..." (Mass Transit Staff...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttci-swisspod-to-partner-on-development-of-hyperloop-testing-facility-2021-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-service-expanding-in-barrie-this-week-2021-09-07"BARRIE, ONT. -- With summer unofficially over and many people returning to a more routine schedule, GO Transit is expanding service across its...Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-service-expanding-in-barrie-this-week-2021-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sto-targeted-by-cyberattack-2021-09-07"GATINEAU, QUE. -- The public transit company in Gatineau says it is working to restore some online services after being the target of a recent...Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sto-targeted-by-cyberattack-2021-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-board-agrees-to-re-engage-with-cp-after-regulator-rejects-cn-voting-trust-2021-09-07"KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Kansas City Southern has agreed to re-engage with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. after the U.S. transportation regulator placed a...Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-board-agrees-to-re-engage-with-cp-after-regulator-rejects-cn-voting-trust-2021-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-labour-day-2021-09-03Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Monday, September 6th and will return to work on Tuesday, September 7th. All requests will be...Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-closed-labour-day-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-03Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-03Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Systra Canada Inc., Inc, T.G. Baker Americas...Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-03In honour of National Food Bank Day, here is today's giving fun fact! Did you know that... "Since 1999, the (CP) Holiday Train has raised more than...Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-7th-annual-golf-tournament-winners-2021-09-03First off, we would like to thank all of those who joined us yesterday for a beautiful day on the green at Beaconsfield Golf Club! As a group, we...Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-7th-annual-golf-tournament-winners-2021-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-reaffirms-interest-in-kcs-after-us-regulator-rejects-cns-trust-proposal-2021-09-02"CP Rail has maintained that its offer, worth about US$31 billion including debt, is..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-reaffirms-interest-in-kcs-after-us-regulator-rejects-cns-trust-proposal-2021-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thunder-bay-students-work-to-develop-electric-automated-public-transit-system-for-northwestern-ontario-2021-09-02"A group of Thunder Bay students will spend a year developing their idea for an automated, electric public transit system in northwestern Ontario...Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thunder-bay-students-work-to-develop-electric-automated-public-transit-system-for-northwestern-ontario-2021-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-to-stb-reject-proposal-to-regulate-private-railcar-handling-2021-09-02"The Association of American Railroads, plus CSX and Union Pacific, are calling on the Surface Transportation Board to deny..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-to-stb-reject-proposal-to-regulate-private-railcar-handling-2021-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-say-theyre-ready-for-this-years-crop-2021-08-31"Canada’s two major railway companies said last week they are prepared to move this year’s western Canadian grain crop to..." (Cross, 2021) Click...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-say-theyre-ready-for-this-years-crop-2021-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-100-million-in-rail-safety-and-security-2021-08-31"The Government of Canada is taking action to further improve the safety and security of Canada’s rail system, especially in..." (Homeland Security...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-100-million-in-rail-safety-and-security-2021-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-expand-service-ahead-of-new-school-year-2021-08-31"The Toronto Transit Commission says it will have 25 per cent more subway trains running on its Line 1 and..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021) Click...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-expand-service-ahead-of-new-school-year-2021-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alternate-routes-are-made-due-to-cn-rail-repairs-beginning-tuesday-2021-08-31"The city reminds motorists of repairs being made to the CN railway bridge at Wortley Road between..." (Heisel, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alternate-routes-are-made-due-to-cn-rail-repairs-beginning-tuesday-2021-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-27Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-27In honour of National Just Because Day, here is today's fun fact, just because! Did you know that... "The blob of toothpaste that sits on your...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-27Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Sherwood Electromotion Inc., Inc, Strato,...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-august-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-27CARS is thrilled to share the second episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Peter and Daryl...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-august-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-27National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consortium-demonstrates-autonomous-tram-in-depot-research-project-2021-08-26"A consortium led by Siemens Mobility and ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam has successfully demonstrated a..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consortium-demonstrates-autonomous-tram-in-depot-research-project-2021-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/imperial-plans-to-build-canadas-largest-renewable-diesel-facility-2021-08-26"Imperial Oil Ltd. plans to build a new renewable diesel unit at its refinery near Edmonton, joining the ranks of..." (Morgan, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/imperial-plans-to-build-canadas-largest-renewable-diesel-facility-2021-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-lengthy-debate-renfrew-votes-to-save-cp-caboose-2021-08-26"The Canadian Pacific caboose will remain in Haramis Park and will be refurbished, but at little cost to..." (Tabbert, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-lengthy-debate-renfrew-votes-to-save-cp-caboose-2021-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/testing-begins-as-metrolinxs-crosstown-lrt-vehicles-make-first-move-along-eglinton-avenue-2021-08-26"Metrolinx has started testing its light-rail vehicles (LRVs) on the above-ground section of the..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/testing-begins-as-metrolinxs-crosstown-lrt-vehicles-make-first-move-along-eglinton-avenue-2021-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-issue-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-for-employees-2021-08-24"Metrolinx has announced it will be implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for..." (Rodrigues, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-issue-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-for-employees-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trac-earns-bnsf-logistics-top-honors-2021-08-24"The award recognizes TRAC’s “strategic support” of BNSF Logistics’ Intermodal and Drayage product lines in..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trac-earns-bnsf-logistics-top-honors-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-public-info-sessions-scheduled-for-east-windsor-extension-2021-08-24"Residents living in East Windsor have the chance to learn more about and raise concerns regarding the..." (CTV Windsor, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-public-info-sessions-scheduled-for-east-windsor-extension-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberally-railroaded-funding-senegal-to-build-a-new-railway-2021-08-24"Canada’s freight railways and its publicly-owned passenger carrier, VIA Rail, have never been in worse shape, despite the frantic..." (Gormick,...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberally-railroaded-funding-senegal-to-build-a-new-railway-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-24National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-august-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-24CARS is thrilled to share the second episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Peter and Daryl...Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-august-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-20In honour of National Radio Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "CNR Radio or CN Radio (officially the Canadian National Railways...Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-20Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on ROBEL North America Corporation, Inc, Schaefer...Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-20Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eight-lane-tunnel-to-replace-existing-george-massey-tunnel-by-2030-bc-transportation-ministry-2021-08-19"The estimated cost of the project is $4.15 billion, with completion set for 2030 following five..." (Weisgarber, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eight-lane-tunnel-to-replace-existing-george-massey-tunnel-by-2030-bc-transportation-ministry-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-of-new-metrolinx-go-train-cars-arrives-in-toronto-from-thunder-bay-plant-2021-08-19"According to Steve Cavanaugh, Metrolinx director of fleet engineering and asset management, this brings the..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-of-new-metrolinx-go-train-cars-arrives-in-toronto-from-thunder-bay-plant-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-toronto-revise-agreement-for-smarttrack-stations-program-2021-08-19"The agreement endorses the SmartTrack Stations Program where funding from the province and city will..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-toronto-revise-agreement-for-smarttrack-stations-program-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kansas-city-southern-delays-vote-on-336b-rail-takeover-bid-2021-08-19"The vote scheduled for Thursday was put on hold while investors wait to hear whether the U.S. Surface Transportation Board will..." (Funk, 2021)...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kansas-city-southern-delays-vote-on-336b-rail-takeover-bid-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-19National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plante-administration-unveils-plan-to-increase-electric-transportation-in-montreal-2021-08-17"Calling it an "essential tool" to reach carbon neutrality, the Plante administration unveiled a $885-million strategy Monday aimed..." (Luft, 2021)...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plante-administration-unveils-plan-to-increase-electric-transportation-in-montreal-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/handful-of-lrt-vehicles-require-further-inspection-but-oc-transpo-expects-5-minute-waits-monday-2021-08-17"Despite some trains remaining out of service, however, OC Transpo says service on Monday should not be..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/handful-of-lrt-vehicles-require-further-inspection-but-oc-transpo-expects-5-minute-waits-monday-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-southern-canadian-national-press-case-for-combination-despite-delay-2021-08-17"Kansas City Southern’s board may have delayed a shareholder vote on a proposed sale of the..." (Kaberline, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-southern-canadian-national-press-case-for-combination-despite-delay-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ncc-endorses-gatineau-transit-connection-on-wellington-street-2021-08-17"In January, the federal agency's board approved the Wellington route in principal because it saw it as opportunity to finally build an..." (CBC...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ncc-endorses-gatineau-transit-connection-on-wellington-street-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-translink-investing-c290mm-in-skytrain-projects-2021-08-17"In January, the federal agency's board approved the Wellington route in principal because it saw it as opportunity to finally build an..." (Luczak,...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-translink-investing-c290mm-in-skytrain-projects-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-17CARS is thrilled to share the second episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Peter and Daryl...Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-integrity-rail-products-2021-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-13Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-08-13CARS is thrilled to announce the second episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Peter and Daryl...Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-13In honour of International Left-Handers Day, here is a fun fact out of left field! Did you know that... "Lefties — also known as southpaws — have an...Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-13Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Rail Industries Canada, Inc, RailDirect Inc.,...Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-voice-competition-opens-for-the-new-rem-light-rail-line-in-montreal-2021-08-12"The company behind the upcoming REM light rail train in the Greater Montreal area has opened a voting contest to..." (Rowe, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-voice-competition-opens-for-the-new-rem-light-rail-line-in-montreal-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rideau-transit-maintenance-facing-significant-pay-deductions-over-ottawa-lrt-shutdown-2021-08-12"Ottawa transit boss John Manconi sent a memo to city councillors Tuesday night outlining the..." (Lord, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rideau-transit-maintenance-facing-significant-pay-deductions-over-ottawa-lrt-shutdown-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innisfils-new-orbit-transit-hub-receives-mzo-approval-from-ontario-government-2021-08-12"The town also said the MZO will support economic recovery as Ontario begins to emerge from..." (Goldfinger, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innisfils-new-orbit-transit-hub-receives-mzo-approval-from-ontario-government-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-commits-to-milton-corridor-improvements-2021-08-12"The town also said the MZO will support economic recovery as Ontario begins to emerge from..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-commits-to-milton-corridor-improvements-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-regional-railway-on-track-to-negotiate-right-of-way-access-2021-08-12"Alberta Regional Rail is encouraged by the recent announcement from CIB that its long-term target to invest..." (Alberta Regional Railway, 2021)...Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-regional-railway-on-track-to-negotiate-right-of-way-access-2021-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-shareable-pdf-2021-08-10National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-shareable-pdf-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-testing-tracks-in-stratford-as-province-looks-to-expand-in-southwestern-ontario-2021-08-10"Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson tweeted a photo of the train, saying the service would be..." (Wiens, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-testing-tracks-in-stratford-as-province-looks-to-expand-in-southwestern-ontario-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/40-million-churchill-railway-upgrade-applauded-by-northern-communities-2021-08-10"The railway heading north to Churchill will be getting an improvement after a $40 million investment from..." (DePatie, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/40-million-churchill-railway-upgrade-applauded-by-northern-communities-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-is-going-green-2021-08-10"Portions of the at-grade section, east of Brentcliffe Road, will feature green tracks to help integrate the new..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-is-going-green-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-signs-agreement-to-supply-trenitalia-150-coradia-stream-regional-trains-2021-08-10"Coradia Stream is a range of low-floor, high-performance electric multiple units (EMU) for regional and..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-signs-agreement-to-supply-trenitalia-150-coradia-stream-regional-trains-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-delivers-locomotive-overhaul-no-1000-2021-08-10"Wabtec’s modernization program covers replacing control systems to transforming DC-traction units into..." (Vantuono, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-delivers-locomotive-overhaul-no-1000-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-railway-sweetens-offer-for-kansas-city-southern-to-27-billion-putting-bidding-war-back-in-play-2021-08-10"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd on Tuesday raised its offer for U.S. railroad operator Kansas City Southern by about..." (Reuters, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-railway-sweetens-offer-for-kansas-city-southern-to-27-billion-putting-bidding-war-back-in-play-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rcmp-puts-train-crossing-safety-in-spotlight-2021-08-10"Alberta RCMP are reminding the public to be safe around train crossings this summer, and are highlighting several safe practices to..." (Jean, 2021)...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rcmp-puts-train-crossing-safety-in-spotlight-2021-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-06In honour of National Fresh Breath Day, here is today's fresh fun fact! Did you know that... "The first toothbrushes were mere “chew sticks,” thin...Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-06Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Phoenix Bearings, QMP Limited, and Rail GD...Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-06Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-light-rail-vehicle-arrives-at-metrolinxs-finch-west-maintenance-and-storage-facility-2021-08-05"The vehicle, which arrived in two pieces on July 28 and 29, is the first of two vehicles that will be delivered to..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-light-rail-vehicle-arrives-at-metrolinxs-finch-west-maintenance-and-storage-facility-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-entries-railway-age-2021-short-line-and-regional-railroads-of-the-year-2021-08-05"The vehicle, which arrived in two pieces on July 28 and 29, is the first of two vehicles that will be delivered to..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/call-for-entries-railway-age-2021-short-line-and-regional-railroads-of-the-year-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-fight-for-shareholder-approval-2021-08-05"There is a growing school of thought that this vote may come closer than previously anticipated, given the..." (Seidl, Elkott, and Alper, Cowen and...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-fight-for-shareholder-approval-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/study-torontonians-breathe-easier-in-the-subway-2021-08-05"New subway cars with reduced-friction braking and communications-based train control (CBTC) have contributed to improved..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/study-torontonians-breathe-easier-in-the-subway-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-deliver-grain-haul-records-in-2020-21-crop-year-2021-08-05"Canada’s two Class I railroads continue to set records for grain moves. For the 2020-21 crop year, CN and Canadian Pacific (CP) each reported..."...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-deliver-grain-haul-records-in-2020-21-crop-year-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-now-2021-08-05National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-now-2021-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-person-on-loss-a-road-trip-and-the-bygone-days-of-peis-railway-2021-08-03"he photos and artifacts within the old train station are a passport back to a different era of the..." (Alexander, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-person-on-loss-a-road-trip-and-the-bygone-days-of-peis-railway-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-updates-canadian-rail-operating-rules-2021-08-03"The changes are the result of Ministerial Order (MO) 20-09 issued in September 2020, requiring the..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-updates-canadian-rail-operating-rules-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-speaks-out-on-cps-preliminary-proxy-statement-2021-08-03"Canadian National owns much of the railroads in the region including the north-south line from Chicago to New Orleans through..." (Luczak, 2021)...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-speaks-out-on-cps-preliminary-proxy-statement-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-train-in-finland-the-goal-is-to-double-railway-transport-2021-08-03"A ground-breaking global autonomous train development project in Finland is moving on to its..." (Mobility, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-train-in-finland-the-goal-is-to-double-railway-transport-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-approves-funding-for-edmonton-lrt-extension-2021-08-03"The project will add a 4.5km double-track extension to the Capital Line from Century Park south to..." (Briginshaw, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-approves-funding-for-edmonton-lrt-extension-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal-impacts-rail-transit-2021-08-03"The package includes $550 billion over five years for new federal investment in..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal-impacts-rail-transit-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-introduces-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-here-are-the-transit-highlights-2021-08-03"The U.S. Senate introduced its $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late on Aug. 1, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stating..."...Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-introduces-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-here-are-the-transit-highlights-2021-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-30Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-30Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Net Electric Limited, Ontario Trap Rock a...Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-30In honour of National Cheesecake Day, here is today's sweet fun fact! Did you know that... "It (The World's Most Expensive) comes from Saks Fifth...Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-regional-mobility-and-transportation-hub-pitched-for-london-2021-07-29"On July 28, they will ask council to endorse work to develop a 'conceptual framework' for the project that could link..." (Newcombe, 2021) Click...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-regional-mobility-and-transportation-hub-pitched-for-london-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-greenlight-400m-for-capital-lrt-line-phase-1-work-2021-07-29"The 4.5-kilometre line from Century Park to Ellerslie Road is expected to reduce commute times, create 9,500 construction..." (Antoneshyn, 2021)...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-greenlight-400m-for-capital-lrt-line-phase-1-work-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-ceo-says-agency-may-spend-more-on-zero-emission-buses-2021-07-29"Canada Infrastructure Bank chief executive Ehren Cory says the shift mirrors other changes in the planning of..." (Press, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-ceo-says-agency-may-spend-more-on-zero-emission-buses-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/week-29-rail-traffic-remains-ahead-of-20-behind-19-2021-07-29"Seven of the 10 carload commodity groups posted an increase in week 29 compared with the same week in..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/week-29-rail-traffic-remains-ahead-of-20-behind-19-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-now-2021-07-29National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-now-2021-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-07-27CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2021! Tony De Thomasis, President / CEO Essex Morterm...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/avanti-west-coast-begins-uks-biggest-ever-train-fleet-upgrade-2021-07-27"The first has arrived at Alstom’s Widnes depot. It should re-enter passenger service later this..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/avanti-west-coast-begins-uks-biggest-ever-train-fleet-upgrade-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-upgrade-skytrain-skybridge-2021-07-27"The expansion joints on the bridge have not been replaced since their construction and have reached the end of their..." (Mass Transit, 2021) Click...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-upgrade-skytrain-skybridge-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relocation-of-ring-road-train-tracks-to-be-discussed-further-by-city-council-regina-mayor-2021-07-27"Over the past few years, residents have heard the city discuss what it could mean to relocate the..." (Read, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/relocation-of-ring-road-train-tracks-to-be-discussed-further-by-city-council-regina-mayor-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ocean-service-to-gradually-resume-starting-august-11-2021-07-27"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce that its last route which was suspended due to..." (VIA Rail, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ocean-service-to-gradually-resume-starting-august-11-2021-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-23In honour of National Vanilla Ice Cream Day, here is today's cool fun fact! Did you know that... "1851: Baltimore dairyman Jacob Fussell opened the...Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-23Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-23Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on MSRail by Mecfor, Nabson Industries, Inc., and...Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-07-22CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2021! Eric Schmidt, Senior Cyber Security Advisor –...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-new-speaker-announced-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-7th-annual-golf-tournament-will-be-in-support-of-2021-07-22CARS is proud to announce that the 7th Annual Golf Tournament is in support of: The Frontline Fund The Frontline Fund is a way for all Canadians and...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cars-7th-annual-golf-tournament-will-be-in-support-of-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-explore-opportunities-to-enhance-passenger-rail-services-in-southwestern-ontario-2021-07-22"The Government of Canada is committed to working towards enhancing and modernizing intercity passenger rail services in a way that will best meet...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-to-explore-opportunities-to-enhance-passenger-rail-services-in-southwestern-ontario-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2021-07-22"The railway operator made its final pitch to regulators on July 7 for preliminary approval of..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockvilles-aquatarium-opens-train-ride-that-runs-through-historic-railway-tunnel-2021-07-22"Canada’s first railway tunnel, found in Brockville, Ont., hasn’t seen a train in..." (Mazur, 2021) Click here for full article References: Mazur,...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockvilles-aquatarium-opens-train-ride-that-runs-through-historic-railway-tunnel-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-installing-special-fencing-at-top-gta-trespassing-spot-2021-07-22"Metrolinx officials are breaking out all the stops to increase safety around the..." (Mass Transit, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-installing-special-fencing-at-top-gta-trespassing-spot-2021-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/location-of-final-station-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-unveiled-2021-07-20"The province was initially planning to build six stations along the 8-kilometre route from Finch Station to just north of..." (Fox, 2021) Click here...Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/location-of-final-station-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-unveiled-2021-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-passenger-train-linking-calgary-airport-and-banff-come-into-sharper-focus-2021-07-20"Invest Alberta, the provincial government's investment attraction Crown corporation, announced it had reached a detailed memorandum of understanding...Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-passenger-train-linking-calgary-airport-and-banff-come-into-sharper-focus-2021-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-commodity-trader-completes-rail-network-2021-07-20"It is part of a larger investment by the company after its president and CEO, Murad Al-Katib, saw a need in..." (Benning & Piller, 2021) Click here...Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-commodity-trader-completes-rail-network-2021-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-500-million-from-3-governments-earmarked-for-hamiltons-public-transit-infrastructure-2021-07-20"Hamilton’s public transit system is set to get a $500-million boost from three levels of government, which are set to..." (Mitchell, 2021) Click...Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-500-million-from-3-governments-earmarked-for-hamiltons-public-transit-infrastructure-2021-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-16In honour of World Emoji Day tomorrow, here is today's ???? fun fact! Did you know that... "Locomotive was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010...Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-iljin-2021-07-16CARS is thrilled to announce the first episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Brian and Tim...Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-iljin-2021-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-16Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on M.F. Wirth Rail Corporation, Medha, Midland...Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-16Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-named-for-calgarys-green-line-lrt-project-2021-07-15"He currently serves as vice-president of the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project in Ontario, where he..." (Dormer, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-named-for-calgarys-green-line-lrt-project-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-undertake-major-upgrade-to-burrard-skytrain-station-2021-07-15"The project will take approximately two years to complete and will require the closure of the..." (TransLink, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-to-undertake-major-upgrade-to-burrard-skytrain-station-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-crews-use-unusual-formwork-on-crosstown-lrt-project-as-team-gets-closer-to-putting-down-all-rail-2021-07-15"Along with the most recent images from the project comes an interesting statistic on the amount of rail that has..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-crews-use-unusual-formwork-on-crosstown-lrt-project-as-team-gets-closer-to-putting-down-all-rail-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-c19b-for-trade-corridor-projects-2021-07-15"Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) has received an additional C$1.9 billion (US$1.52 billion) to finance new projects that..."...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-c19b-for-trade-corridor-projects-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ellisdon-aecom-propose-c9b-edmonton-calgary-high-speed-line-2021-07-15"Canadian construction services firm EllisDon and consultancy AECOM have formed a partnership dubbed Prairie Link to progress plans for..."...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ellisdon-aecom-propose-c9b-edmonton-calgary-high-speed-line-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ends-tomorrow-2021-07-15National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ends-tomorrow-2021-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-providing-up-to-13-billion-for-surrey-langley-skytrain-extension-2021-07-13"Trudeau was joined by several federal and provincial cabinet ministers, as well as B.C. Premier John Horgan, who touted rapid transit as..."...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-providing-up-to-13-billion-for-surrey-langley-skytrain-extension-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-cn-cp-to-take-new-wildfire-prevention-measures-2021-07-13"The Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways must ensure a 60-minute response time to any fires detected along rail lines running through..."...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-cn-cp-to-take-new-wildfire-prevention-measures-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kansas-city-southern-shareholders-to-vote-on-cns-us336-billion-offer-on-aug-19-2021-07-13"If approved by a majority of KCS outstanding voting shares and a key voting trust is sanctioned by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, each...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kansas-city-southern-shareholders-to-vote-on-cns-us336-billion-offer-on-aug-19-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-invest-55m-to-modernize-railway-system-serving-northern-quebec-and-labrador-2021-07-13"The Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Quebec government have invested $55 million in repayable loans in the..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-invest-55m-to-modernize-railway-system-serving-northern-quebec-and-labrador-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ends-friday-2021-07-13National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ends-friday-2021-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-09In honour of National Sugar Cookie Day, here is today's sweet fun fact! Did you know that... "Did you know that sugar cookies weren’t always called...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-09Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-09Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on LinkUp International and LINSINGER. -------...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-07-09CARS is thrilled to announce the first episode of The InsideTrack Podcast! Join host, Hayley Heaslip, as she has a conversation with Brian and Tim...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-live-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ending-soon-2021-07-09National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-early-bird-sales-ending-soon-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-oaklins-e-canada-2021-07-09CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Oaklins E Canada Their dedicated teams in Montreal and Toronto have a wide range of expertise, with a...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-oaklins-e-canada-2021-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-calgarys-green-line-lrt-construction-to-begin-in-the-fall-nenshi-not-so-sure-2021-07-08"Justin Trudeau made the announcement that Ottawa was approving the $5.5-billion transit plan during a..." (Franklin, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-calgarys-green-line-lrt-construction-to-begin-in-the-fall-nenshi-not-so-sure-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-final-pitch-for-regulator-to-approve-voting-trust-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-07-08"Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use..." (The Canadian Press Staff,...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-final-pitch-for-regulator-to-approve-voting-trust-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-adds-pedal-power-to-barrie-line-as-new-bike-coach-pilot-kicks-off-2021-07-08"From July 10 to Aug. 2, GO Transit will include a special bicycle coach on select weekend trains along the Barrie GO Line between Union Station...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-adds-pedal-power-to-barrie-line-as-new-bike-coach-pilot-kicks-off-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-technologies-move-the-rail-industry-forward-2021-07-08"As consumers look for environmentally responsible transportation alternatives, rail tracks are becoming more..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-technologies-move-the-rail-industry-forward-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connectivity-to-sustainability-the-future-of-rail-looks-different-2021-07-08"The next big transformation in the rail industry will have less to do with steel and more to do with silicon and..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here...Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connectivity-to-sustainability-the-future-of-rail-looks-different-2021-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-announces-opening-of-bloomington-go-station-2021-07-06"The new station will extend the Richmond Hill Line by approximately five kilometers (3.1 miles), past..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-announces-opening-of-bloomington-go-station-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improving-the-transportation-network-2021-07-06"The Link Train is an automated people mover (APM) at Toronto Pearson International Airport in..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improving-the-transportation-network-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-takeaways-from-covid-19s-impact-on-railroad-staffing-2021-07-06"As it has with everything else in the world, COVID-19 has impacted railroading in a variety of ways—and staffing is..." (Raheja, 2021) Click here...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-takeaways-from-covid-19s-impact-on-railroad-staffing-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-issues-sustainability-report-2021-07-06"Kansas City Southern (KCS) on July 1 released its sustainability report for 2020, focusing on three key..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-issues-sustainability-report-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-friday-2021-07-06CARS is thrilled to announce that we are introducing a new addition to the InsideTrack family - The InsideTrack Podcast! The first episode will go...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-new-episode-friday-2021-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-02Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-02Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on JAYCHRIS Indus-Rail Supply Inc., KRP Law -...Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-02In honour of National Hop-A-Park Day tomorrow, here is a fun fact to enjoy before heading outdoors to explore! Did you know that... "Canada’s first...Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-07-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-thursday-canada-day-2021-06-29Please note that the CARS team will be offline this Thursday, (July 1st) and will return to work on Friday, July 2nd. Please ensure all...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-thursday-canada-day-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fort-edmonton-park-high-level-bridge-streetcars-back-up-and-running-2021-06-29"The Fort Edmonton Park line will run throughout the park starting July 1. Streetcars will operate Wednesday through..." (Galvez, 2021) Click here...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fort-edmonton-park-high-level-bridge-streetcars-back-up-and-running-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-to-test-faster-train-speeds-through-guelph-on-sunday-2021-06-29"Metrolinx said it has been working to improve its infrastructure along the Kitchener GO Line in order to expand services..." (Mongu, 2021) Click...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-to-test-faster-train-speeds-through-guelph-on-sunday-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/successful-graffiti-removal-and-prevention-2021-06-29"Rolling stock is the preferred target of rebels and would-be artists who leave their tags behind as..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/successful-graffiti-removal-and-prevention-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-lays-first-recycled-plastic-railway-sleepers-2021-06-29"Made from recycled plastic, engineers recently installed the environmentally-friendly technology across..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-lays-first-recycled-plastic-railway-sleepers-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/precision-measuring-2021-06-29"From track geometry to rail flaw detection, suppliers are providing the equipment and services railroads need to gather measurement data and..."...Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/precision-measuring-2021-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-25In honour of National Take Your Dog to Work Day today, here is a fun fact to enjoy with your pup! Did you know that... "Studies have shown pets in...Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-now-on-sale-2021-06-25National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets are...Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-now-on-sale-2021-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-25Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Hitesi Industries, Hovey Industries Inc.,...Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-25Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-today-2021-06-24National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets will...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-tickets-on-sale-today-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-watco-the-ability-to-grow-depends-on-the-ability-to-be-extremely-attentive-to-shippers-needs-2021-06-24"That growth pursuit has always focused on customers to better understand their needs and..." (Stagl, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-watco-the-ability-to-grow-depends-on-the-ability-to-be-extremely-attentive-to-shippers-needs-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-breaks-ground-on-scarborough-subway-extension-2021-06-24"Construction has finally begun on a long-debated extension of the Line 2 subway into Scarborough but..." (Fox, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-breaks-ground-on-scarborough-subway-extension-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-alaska-rail-project-files-for-creditor-protection-after-lender-goes-into-receivership-2021-06-24"A2A Rail, a company pledging to build a freight railway connecting Alaska and Alberta, has filed for creditor protection after its..." (Rieger,...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-alaska-rail-project-files-for-creditor-protection-after-lender-goes-into-receivership-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stage-2-ion-light-rail-project-receives-provincial-clearance-2021-06-24"The government of Ontario has approved the Transit Project Assessment for the Stage 2 ION light-rail project in..." (Mass Transit Staff Report,...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stage-2-ion-light-rail-project-receives-provincial-clearance-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senoplast-introduces-antibac-version-of-senosan-c60fr-5-2021-06-24"The halogen-free flame retardant PC/ABS sheet with a matt surface fulfils the requirements of ISO 22196, measurement of..." (Railway-News, 2021)...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senoplast-introduces-antibac-version-of-senosan-c60fr-5-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-denmarks-largest-ever-railway-contract-2021-06-24"The newly announced landmark framework agreement with Danish State Railways (DSB) is..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-denmarks-largest-ever-railway-contract-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/divided-union-support-for-cn-kcs-voting-trust-2021-06-24"According to CN and KCS, the General Chairman of each SMART-TD affiliate wrote..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/divided-union-support-for-cn-kcs-voting-trust-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-cns-open-gateways-offer-is-a-big-deal-2021-06-24"This offer is a key part of its proposal to combine with Kansas City Southern—a transaction that..." (Huneke, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-cns-open-gateways-offer-is-a-big-deal-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battery-electric-tender-for-modern-railway-propulsion-2021-06-24"A battery-electric locomotive tender can be built using a modified production freight car chassis and..." (Valentine, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battery-electric-tender-for-modern-railway-propulsion-2021-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-heritage-railway-classroom-on-track-to-roll-in-september-2021-06-22"The Kamloops Heritage Railway had to suspend tours on its steam train last year due to COVID-19, but a provincial grant through the Community...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-heritage-railway-classroom-on-track-to-roll-in-september-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-equip-50-vossloh-locomotives-with-atlas-on-board-signalling-solution-2021-06-22"Once equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System), the locomotives will be deployed in Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium starting...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-equip-50-vossloh-locomotives-with-atlas-on-board-signalling-solution-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-update-wheels-and-brakes-2021-2021-06-22"This month, suppliers share information on control valves, ‘green’ friction braking, truck-mounted brake systems, traction motor gear case seals...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-update-wheels-and-brakes-2021-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-stb-we-have-more-letters-2021-06-22"The total is now more than 330, according CP, which noted that together, more than 1,050 letters have been “filed in..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-stb-we-have-more-letters-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/support-for-pro-competitive-cn-kcs-combination-grows-to-more-than-1500-letters-filed-with-the-stb-2021-06-22"One hundred additional letters have been sent to CN and KCS and filed with the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) in favor of a combination...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/support-for-pro-competitive-cn-kcs-combination-grows-to-more-than-1500-letters-filed-with-the-stb-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-to-stb-deny-cps-declaratory-order-petition-2021-06-22"Kansas City Southern has asked the Surface Transportation Board to reject Canadian Pacific’s petition for expedited declaratory..." (Luczak, 2021)...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-to-stb-deny-cps-declaratory-order-petition-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-can-now-seek-provincial-federal-funding-for-ion-extension-into-cambridge-2021-06-22"The Region of Waterloo can now seek funding from the provincial and federal governments for the..." (Evans, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-can-now-seek-provincial-federal-funding-for-ion-extension-into-cambridge-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-this-friday-morning-2021-06-22From 11:00 - 12:30 a.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! Friday, June 25th is our next Coffee Break!...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-this-friday-morning-2021-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-18In honour of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day today, here is a fun fact to enjoy on your break! Did you know that... " These days, only one in...Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-18Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-06-18National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets will...Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-promo-2021-06-18CARS is thrilled to announce that we are introducing a new addition to the InsideTrack family - The InsideTrack Podcast!Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-promo-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-morning-2021-06-18From 11:00 - 12:30 a.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! Friday, June 25th is our next Coffee Break!...Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-morning-2021-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-giving-ottawa-airport-64m-toward-future-lrt-station-2021-06-17"Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced $6.4 million in funding to the airport for its Trillium Line LRT station, which is..." (Raymond, 2021)...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-giving-ottawa-airport-64m-toward-future-lrt-station-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-underpass-would-eliminate-11th-street-sw-train-crossing-2021-06-17"The traffic nuisance on 11th Street S.W. where it crosses the CP Railway tracks could become a multi-use corridor with a playground depending on..."...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-underpass-would-eliminate-11th-street-sw-train-crossing-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-kcs-submit-financial-documentation-for-stb-approval-of-voting-trust-2021-06-17"In response to the STB’s request for information on KCS’s pre-existing capital allocation policy, CN and KCS also submitted a verified..." (Allan,...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-kcs-submit-financial-documentation-for-stb-approval-of-voting-trust-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-gm-team-on-new-locomotive-power-systems-2021-06-17"The HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes contain more than 300 fuel cells along with thermal and..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-gm-team-on-new-locomotive-power-systems-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-kcs-voting-trust-review-moves-ahead-cp-fires-another-salvo-2021-06-17"Per the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) request, proposed merger partners CN and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have filed financial documents...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-kcs-voting-trust-review-moves-ahead-cp-fires-another-salvo-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-95-million-in-manitoba-to-ensure-the-fluidity-and-safety-of-its-network-while-minimizing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-2021-06-17"CN announces plans to invest approximately C$95 million in Manitoba in 2021 as part of CN’s C$3 billion capital investment plan across its..."...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-95-million-in-manitoba-to-ensure-the-fluidity-and-safety-of-its-network-while-minimizing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-06-17National Railway Day 2021 will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2021 at Hôtel Bonaventure in Montréal, Quebec as well as virtually ! Tickets will...Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2021-2021-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-guide-to-equipment-leasing-the-elephant-in-the-room-takes-leave-2021-06-15"What are you feeling about the future of railcar leasing? Is rail a..." (Nahass, 2021) Click here for full article References: Nahass, David. (2021,...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-guide-to-equipment-leasing-the-elephant-in-the-room-takes-leave-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-mbta-metrolinx-lacmta-cta-2021-06-15"...Metrolinx, the Toronto-area regional transit agency, has installed roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels at four stations, saving almost..."...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-briefs-mbta-metrolinx-lacmta-cta-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-aarrailinc-siemens-trainfo-corp-hdr-2021-06-15"Starting July 1, all tank car pressure relief valves (PRV) being qualified (built or rebuilt) by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) must be...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-aarrailinc-siemens-trainfo-corp-hdr-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-kcs-affirm-financial-strength-of-kcs-and-rights-under-merger-agreement-to-invest-in-kcs-network-2021-06-15"CN and Kansas City Southern today announced that they have jointly filed with the Surface Transportation Board certain documents requested by the...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-kcs-affirm-financial-strength-of-kcs-and-rights-under-merger-agreement-to-invest-in-kcs-network-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-americas-largest-railroad-operating-union-joins-others-and-calls-on-stb-to-reject-cn-voting-trust-2021-06-15"Canadian Pacific Railway Limited announced today that SMART-Transportation Division, North America's largest railroad operating union, has submitted...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-americas-largest-railroad-operating-union-joins-others-and-calls-on-stb-to-reject-cn-voting-trust-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-promo-2021-06-15CARS is thrilled to announce that we are introducing a new addition to the InsideTrack family - The InsideTrack Podcast!Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/insidetrack-podcast-promo-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-2021-06-15From 11:00 - 12:30 a.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! Friday, June 25th is our next Coffee Break!...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-have-a-big-announcement-coming-tomorrow-2021-06-15Some news coming soon! With the world starting to reopen and the light at the end of the tunnel, CARS is already gearing up for National Railway Day...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-have-a-big-announcement-coming-tomorrow-2021-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-11Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Golder Associates Ltd., Graham, and H. Broer...Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-11In honour of National Corn on the Cob Day today, lend us your Ears for a corny fun fact! Did you know that... "Corn was used as a substitute for...Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-11Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-unveils-new-additive-manufacturing-facility-2021-06-10"Wabtec is the anchor tenant of Neighborhood 91, an additive manufacturing and 3D-printing supply chain hub located on the..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-unveils-new-additive-manufacturing-facility-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-manufacturing-restarts-in-western-australia-2021-06-10"The project will see the transfer of the latest railway technologies and manufacturing processes to WA, establishing one of the..." (Allan, 2021)...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-manufacturing-restarts-in-western-australia-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-region-wide-fare-collection-system-coming-to-greater-edmonton-region-2021-06-10"Arc, an account-based system, will be available to transit users in Edmonton, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-region-wide-fare-collection-system-coming-to-greater-edmonton-region-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-stb-commissioner-and-vice-chairman-william-clyburn-jr-believes-cn-voting-trust-should-be-approved-2021-06-10"Having been one of the three Surface Transportation Board (STB) Members who voted on the 2001 Major Merger Rules, it seems clear to me that the CN...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-stb-commissioner-and-vice-chairman-william-clyburn-jr-believes-cn-voting-trust-should-be-approved-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winchester-railway-overpass-tender-comes-in-under-budget-2021-06-10"At a special meeting of SDG County Council, councillors approved a $973,000 bid by Dalcon Constructors Ltd to rehab the..." (Blancher, 2021) Click...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winchester-railway-overpass-tender-comes-in-under-budget-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-rail-freight-transportation-market-to-reach-2053-billion-by-2026-2021-06-10"A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report..." (Global...Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-rail-freight-transportation-market-to-reach-2053-billion-by-2026-2021-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/futuristic-travel-montreal-team-to-build-high-tech-hyperloop-pod-prototype-2021-06-08"It's the futuristic way to travel: a Hyperloop is a high-speed pod travelling through a vacuum-tube using..." (Long, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/futuristic-travel-montreal-team-to-build-high-tech-hyperloop-pod-prototype-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-want-to-miss-the-next-train-northern-ontario-towns-lobby-province-to-shape-passenger-rail-plans-2021-06-08"One of the next steps in that plan is to decide whether the northern terminus of the new service will go back to..." (White, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-want-to-miss-the-next-train-northern-ontario-towns-lobby-province-to-shape-passenger-rail-plans-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-posts-smaller-losses-in-1st-quarter-thanks-to-federal-funding-help-2021-06-08"The passenger rail service says it lost $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, compared with a..." (The Canadian Press, 2021) Click here...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-posts-smaller-losses-in-1st-quarter-thanks-to-federal-funding-help-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-ruest-to-receive-2021-railroad-innovator-award-2021-06-08"Progressive Railroading and RailTrends® have named CN President and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Jacques Ruest the 2021 recipient of..."...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-ruest-to-receive-2021-railroad-innovator-award-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ruest-ottensmeyer-voting-trust-meets-the-public-interest-test-2021-06-08"At independent investment management firm Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, in prepared remarks and a..." (Vantuono, 2021)...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ruest-ottensmeyer-voting-trust-meets-the-public-interest-test-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-developing-vehicle-compound-at-port-of-saint-john-2021-06-08"The rail company launched its service from the port last year when it bought Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CMQ) and has already sold out capacity...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-developing-vehicle-compound-at-port-of-saint-john-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesavers-new-suicide-prevention-campaign-provides-hope-to-canadians-2021-06-08"oday, Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada, a national not-for-profit dedicated to rail safety, launched a new bilingual suicide-prevention...Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesavers-new-suicide-prevention-campaign-provides-hope-to-canadians-2021-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-04In honour of National Doughnut Day today, here is a round fun fact for you! Did you know that... "If there was an award for the donut capital of...Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-04Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Encore Rail Systems Inc., FLO Components Ltd.,...Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-member-spotlight-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-04Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-tfwg-inc-blastech-rail-services-2021-06-04CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: TFWG Inc. Blastech Rail Services Strategically located in southern Ontario, Blastech Rail Services...Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-tfwg-inc-blastech-rail-services-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-camlin-rail-2021-06-04CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Camlin Rail At Camlin, their goal is to optimize the critical infrastructures that people, cities and...Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-camlin-rail-2021-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hudson-tunnel-project-gets-long-waited-final-environmental-statement-and-record-of-decision-2021-06-03"The Hudson Tunnel Project scope includes two components: The construction of a two-track Hudson River rail tunnel between New Jersey and Manhattan...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hudson-tunnel-project-gets-long-waited-final-environmental-statement-and-record-of-decision-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-finch-west-lrt-project-sees-track-electrical-milestones-for-toronto-route-2021-06-03"In March, crews completed the west concrete apron to the building and at the end of ..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinxs-finch-west-lrt-project-sees-track-electrical-milestones-for-toronto-route-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-provide-and-maintain-shunting-locomotives-for-sweg-2021-06-03"Alstom will take over the maintenance of the locomotives at its location in Waibstadt, enabling a..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-provide-and-maintain-shunting-locomotives-for-sweg-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-partners-with-academia-to-research-liquid-organic-hydrogen-carrier-technology-2021-06-03"Siemens Mobility and the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-partners-with-academia-to-research-liquid-organic-hydrogen-carrier-technology-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-supply-and-china-why-we-should-be-concerned-2021-06-03"CRRC is a huge, $30 billion SOE (state-owned enterprise) with 163,000 employees, focused on the design and manufacture of..." (Cantwell, 2021) Click...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-supply-and-china-why-we-should-be-concerned-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laval-to-unleash-fleet-of-fully-electric-buses-this-summer-2021-06-01"Each bus is supposed to reduce the bus fleet’s energy footprint by up to 80 tonnes of greenhouse gasses per..." (Caruso-Moro, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laval-to-unleash-fleet-of-fully-electric-buses-this-summer-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-looks-to-keep-the-renfrew-cp-rail-caboose-on-the-tracks-2021-06-01"Sidock is one of a dozen or so members that have come together over the last two weeks to save the caboose, after hearing..." (Dyson, 2021) Click...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-looks-to-keep-the-renfrew-cp-rail-caboose-on-the-tracks-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-free-public-wi-fi-pilot-project-that-will-see-service-on-2-bus-routes-2021-06-01"As of Monday, riders who travel on the 35 Jane route will have access to the new..." (Westoll, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-free-public-wi-fi-pilot-project-that-will-see-service-on-2-bus-routes-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sncf-voyageurs-and-alstom-unveil-tgv-m-power-car-2021-06-01"These new vehicles, which will also contribute to Alstom’s OUIGO offer, introduce a number of..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sncf-voyageurs-and-alstom-unveil-tgv-m-power-car-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/takeaways-from-ftrs-deep-freight-rail-dive-2021-06-01"The North American rail equipment manufacturing sector is starting to turn the corner in 2021, but an overall recovery to a..." (Blaze, 2021) Click...Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/takeaways-from-ftrs-deep-freight-rail-dive-2021-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-28In honour of National Sunscreen Day today, here is today's sunny fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Despite being known for having legendary...Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-28Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Dalko Resources Inc., Deuta America...Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-28Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-contract-for-scarborough-subway-extension-awarded-to-strabag-team-2021-05-27"Strabag Inc. will lead the construction team and serve as the project’s financial advisor, with..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tunnel-contract-for-scarborough-subway-extension-awarded-to-strabag-team-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-of-montreals-metro-stations-now-have-easy-to-use-defibrillators-2021-05-27"The equipment can be used by anyone, including people with no medical training, to revive..." (CTVNewsMontreal Staff, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-of-montreals-metro-stations-now-have-easy-to-use-defibrillators-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-drops-plan-to-end-operation-of-huron-central-railway-2021-05-27"Genesee & Wyoming Canada said in August 2020 it needed about $40 million to meet the required maintenance demands on its..." (MacDonald, 2021) Click...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-drops-plan-to-end-operation-of-huron-central-railway-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-celebrates-40-years-of-lrt-service-2021-05-27"The first leg, known as Route 201, went from Eighth Street S.W. along Seventh Avenue in the city's core and..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-celebrates-40-years-of-lrt-service-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-acquires-canadas-railterm-2021-05-27"Siemens Mobility has acquired RailTerm, a Canadian provider of track and signaling, traffic control, electrification and..." (Vantuono, 2021) Click...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mobility-acquires-canadas-railterm-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-appear-before-hamilton-politicians-next-week-regarding-lrt-2021-05-27"City Manager Janette Smith confirms that Phil Verster, the president and CEO of the province’s transportation agency, will be..." (Mann, 2021) Click...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-appear-before-hamilton-politicians-next-week-regarding-lrt-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-watching-summer-construction-season-to-gauge-possible-lrt-delays-2021-05-27"Ottawa transit officials are keeping an eye on how well the city’s upcoming construction season goes to gauge whether the..." (Lord, 2021) Click...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-watching-summer-construction-season-to-gauge-possible-lrt-delays-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-tomorrow-2021-05-27From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! Tomorrow Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee...Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-tomorrow-2021-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-southern-takes-buyout-from-canadian-national-railway-2021-05-25"Kansas City Southern has abandoned its agreement to be acquired by Canadian Pacific, choosing instead a competing bid from Canadian National Railway...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-southern-takes-buyout-from-canadian-national-railway-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-how-belleville-ont-is-using-technology-to-tackle-transit-troubles-2021-05-25"New bus-hailing software being rolled out in Belleville, Ont., is believed to be the first in..." (Saltzman, 2018) Click here for full article...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-how-belleville-ont-is-using-technology-to-tackle-transit-troubles-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stretch-of-woodroffe-avenue-closing-may-28-for-lrt-construction-2021-05-25"The City of Ottawa says a stretch of Woodroffe Avenue south of Richmond Road will be closed to..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stretch-of-woodroffe-avenue-closing-may-28-for-lrt-construction-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-is-buying-another-rail-corridor-first-to-be-used-as-a-pathway-2021-05-25"The city is buying an old railway corridor that could one day be used as an O-Train connection from..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-is-buying-another-rail-corridor-first-to-be-used-as-a-pathway-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-2020-annual-report-2021-05-25"Preparations continued on the company’s modernization program, which includes a new fleet for the Québec City-Toronto corridor, a new..." (Luczak,...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-2020-annual-report-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-this-friday-2021-05-25From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee Break!...Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-this-friday-2021-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-30th-anniversary-video-message-2021-05-2130 years have passed, and our business is still going strong with all your support. Please take a minute to watch a message from current President...Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-30th-anniversary-video-message-2021-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-21In honour of National Pizza Party Day today, here is today's pizza lover fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The Hawaiian pizza was invented in...Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-21Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Consultants F. Drapeau, Contact Rubber Inc.,...Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-21Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-hires-us-transit-executive-to-replace-outgoing-ceo-2021-05-20"The new CEO of Metro Vancouver's transit provider is an American executive who will focus on..." (CTVNewsVancouver Staff, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-hires-us-transit-executive-to-replace-outgoing-ceo-2021-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-largest-shareholder-urges-cn-rail-to-abandon-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-05-20"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s largest shareholder has called on CN Rail to drop its bid for Kansas City Southern because..." (The Canadian Press...Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-largest-shareholder-urges-cn-rail-to-abandon-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-files-dispute-against-rideau-transit-group-over-stage-1-lrt-issues-2021-05-20"Ottawa’s claim will dispute an independent certifier’s decision that the city is responsible for additional costs related to..." (Lord, 2021) Click...Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-files-dispute-against-rideau-transit-group-over-stage-1-lrt-issues-2021-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-in-2020-a-year-marked-by-resilience-crisis-management-and-focus-on-modernization-2021-05-20"After a remarkably difficult year, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) reflects in its 2020 annual report on the unique challenges it faced, and on..." (VIA...Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-in-2020-a-year-marked-by-resilience-crisis-management-and-focus-on-modernization-2021-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-2021-05-18From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee Break!...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-monthly-coffee-break-next-friday-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/collective-agreement-between-via-rail-and-unifor-ratified-2021-05-18"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the ratification of collective agreement 3 by the members of..." (VIA Rail, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/collective-agreement-between-via-rail-and-unifor-ratified-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-levis-tunnel-project-to-cost-at-least-7-billion-over-10-years-2021-05-18"The future tunnel between Quebec City and Levis will cost taxpayers at least $7 billion and its construction under the..." (The Canadian Press...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-levis-tunnel-project-to-cost-at-least-7-billion-over-10-years-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-beats-canadian-pacific-with-336b-kansas-city-bid-2021-05-18"U.S. railway operator Kansas City Southern said on Thursday that it had accepted Canadian National Railway's $33.6 billion US acquisition offer,...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-beats-canadian-pacific-with-336b-kansas-city-bid-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-unveils-ambitious-transit-plan-for-quebec-city-including-7b-for-third-link-2021-05-18"The Quebec government announced on Monday that Quebec City will be getting a long-awaited third link between the..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-unveils-ambitious-transit-plan-for-quebec-city-including-7b-for-third-link-2021-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-our-monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-14From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee Break!...Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-our-monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-14In honour of National Chocolate Chip Day tomorrow, here is today's sweet fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The world's largest chocolate chip...Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-14Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-14Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Cariboo Central Railroad Contracting Ltd.,...Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-fund-ontarios-four-priority-transit-projects-with-c104-billion-2021-05-13"Canada has committed to covering up to 40 percent of the capital costs of the..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-fund-ontarios-four-priority-transit-projects-with-c104-billion-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/asc-smart-sensor-systems-for-rail-transport-2021-05-13"The sensor systems are specially developed for intelligent monitoring solutions such as..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/asc-smart-sensor-systems-for-rail-transport-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/artificial-intelligence-to-increase-rail-track-safety-2021-05-13"The railway is the number one mode of transportation for tackling the climate crisis without restricting the..." (Railway-News, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/artificial-intelligence-to-increase-rail-track-safety-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-announces-grain-crop-year-index-for-cn-cp-2021-05-13"The railway is the number one mode of transportation for tackling the climate crisis without restricting the..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021)...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-announces-grain-crop-year-index-for-cn-cp-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-industry-constituents-weigh-in-on-the-proposed-merger-2021-05-13"They were caught off guard — more so since the deal was announced over a weekend — but not stunned because..." (Stagl, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-industry-constituents-weigh-in-on-the-proposed-merger-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-kcs-merger-proposal-tops-1000-supporters-2021-05-13"Another 180 customers and stakeholders have submitted letters to CN in support of its proposed combination with..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-kcs-merger-proposal-tops-1000-supporters-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-will-be-full-steam-ahead-for-saskatoon-area-excursion-train-once-covid-restrictions-relax-2021-05-13"Preparations are in full swing to get ready for what is expected to be a busy summer, after last year's..." (Shynkaruk, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-will-be-full-steam-ahead-for-saskatoon-area-excursion-train-once-covid-restrictions-relax-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-purchases-dozens-of-new-streetcars-from-thunder-bay-alstom-plant-2021-05-13"The city had already approved the purchase of 13 new streetcars from the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay back in..." ( Fox, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-purchases-dozens-of-new-streetcars-from-thunder-bay-alstom-plant-2021-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extending-rail-life-with-precision-2021-05-11"That’s why suppliers of grinding, milling and welding equipment and services are always fine-tuning and introducing new..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extending-rail-life-with-precision-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-orders-1000-new-high-capacity-grain-cars-2021-05-11"CN has ordered 1,000 new generation, high-capacity grain hopper cars to help meet the growing..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-orders-1000-new-high-capacity-grain-cars-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rebirth-of-the-streetcar-2021-05-11"Two centuries ago, before anyone had the idea of laying rails on the ground so wheels could run swiftly and smoothly over..." (Alan, 2021) Click...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rebirth-of-the-streetcar-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amid-rising-railcar-demand-whos-steeling-the-show-2021-05-11"We favor Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN), Wabtec Corp. (WAB), and The Greenbrier Companies (GBX), in..." (Elkott, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amid-rising-railcar-demand-whos-steeling-the-show-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-the-third-consecutive-year-via-rail-is-the-most-trusted-transportation-company-2021-05-11"IA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has been recognized as one of the most trusted companies in Canada in 2021 by the..." (VIA Rail, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-the-third-consecutive-year-via-rail-is-the-most-trusted-transportation-company-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-55-customers-and-supply-chain-partners-for-sustainability-leadership-under-cn-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2021-05-11"The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program celebrates companies who are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and..." (CN, 2021) Click...Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-55-customers-and-supply-chain-partners-for-sustainability-leadership-under-cn-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2021-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-07From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee Break!...Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-07Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on BBR Rail Automation, BMS Locomotive Service...Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-07In honour of National Space Day, here is todays out of this world fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Charles Bombardier, a Montreal-based...Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-07Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-sell-remaining-31-per-cent-stake-in-alstom-from-sale-of-rail-unit-2021-05-06"Bombardier's net proceeds from the sale of the rail division totalled US$3.6 billion, down from US$4 billion it..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021)...Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-sell-remaining-31-per-cent-stake-in-alstom-from-sale-of-rail-unit-2021-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guysborough-county-may-get-transit-service-by-fall-2021-05-06"Greg Sewell, director of community transportation at the Department of Transportation and Active Transit, told a legislature committee Tuesday that...Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guysborough-county-may-get-transit-service-by-fall-2021-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-and-its-partners-continue-efforts-to-boost-safety-of-transit-system-2021-05-06"The city of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and community partners are doubling down on..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-and-its-partners-continue-efforts-to-boost-safety-of-transit-system-2021-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-advances-two-way-all-day-go-service-on-kitchener-line-2021-05-06"The Kitchener GO Rail Expansion project is part of the province’s plan to encourage investment and support population growth in..." (Progressive...Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-advances-two-way-all-day-go-service-on-kitchener-line-2021-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-first-four-car-train-to-go-transits-richmond-hill-line-2021-05-04"Metrolinx says it is keeping an eye on customer levels and continues to adjust the length of trains to..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-first-four-car-train-to-go-transits-richmond-hill-line-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-marks-50-years-of-service-2021-05-04"Streamed live April 30 from Gray 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, the ceremony highlighted the contributions of..." (Amtrak, 2021) Click here...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-marks-50-years-of-service-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-appoints-jamieson-sinclair-co-chairs-of-indigenous-advisory-council-2021-05-04"The council will provide advice on issues relevant to CN and its relationship with the more than..." (Progressive Railroading editorial staff, 2021)...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-appoints-jamieson-sinclair-co-chairs-of-indigenous-advisory-council-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-letter-execs-address-kcs-community-set-record-straight-2021-05-04"The letter, reproduced below, also reaffirms CN’s commitment to maintaining its U.S. headquarters in Kansas City and to..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-letter-execs-address-kcs-community-set-record-straight-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-files-objection-with-us-regulator-over-canadian-nationals-bid-for-kansas-city-rail-2021-05-04"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) said on Saturday it filed a formal objection with a U.S. regulator stating Canadian National Railway Co's near...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-files-objection-with-us-regulator-over-canadian-nationals-bid-for-kansas-city-rail-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-boom-drives-canadas-largest-trade-surplus-since-2014-2021-05-04"The nation ran a surplus of C$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) in January from a revised deficit of..." (Hagan, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-boom-drives-canadas-largest-trade-surplus-since-2014-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transit-ridership-dropped-more-than-70-per-cent-in-february-compared-to-2020-statcan-2021-05-04"New data released by Statistics Canada shows 45.8 million passenger trips were taken on Canada's public transit systems in..." (Bogart, 2021) Click...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transit-ridership-dropped-more-than-70-per-cent-in-february-compared-to-2020-statcan-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-04From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, May 28th is our next Coffee Break!...Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-2021-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-30Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-30In honour of National Bugs Bunny Day, here is today's Canadian bunny fun fact for you! Did you know that... "It's wabbit season for Canadian voice...Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-30Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc., AMG...Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-30Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-connections-and-heavy-lifting-at-metrolinxs-port-credit-go-station-2021-04-29"After undergoing the proper safety checks, customers heading to Port Credit GO Station from Vesta Drive will be able to..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-connections-and-heavy-lifting-at-metrolinxs-port-credit-go-station-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-close-portion-of-line-1-for-10-days-to-accelerate-system-improvements-2021-04-29"With this closure, the TTC is taking advantage of reduced ridership to advance essential system improvements and..." (Toronto Transit Commission,...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-close-portion-of-line-1-for-10-days-to-accelerate-system-improvements-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-upgrades-2021-earnings-forecast-despite-slight-drop-in-q1-profits-revenues-2021-04-29"Canadian National Railway has boosted its earnings guidance for the year as it anticipates a recovery of..." (Marowits, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-upgrades-2021-earnings-forecast-despite-slight-drop-in-q1-profits-revenues-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2021-annual-public-meeting-2021-04-29"As the COVID-19 pandemic persists and to continue to follow recommendations from public health authorities, this..." (VIA Rail, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2021-annual-public-meeting-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-election-of-directors-2021-04-29"The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on April 27, 2021 via..."...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-election-of-directors-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-tomorrow-2021-04-29From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, April 30th is our second Coffee...Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-tomorrow-2021-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-makes-rival-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-04-27"In its bid, which CN calls ‘superior’, it is proposing to pay 325 USD per KCS share – 21 percent..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-makes-rival-bid-for-kansas-city-southern-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-installing-permanent-barriers-for-bus-drivers-on-all-buses-2021-04-27"According to a memo from Transportation Services General Manager John Manconi, the installation of more than..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-installing-permanent-barriers-for-bus-drivers-on-all-buses-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-announces-124m-to-upgrade-railways-near-saskatoon-swift-current-2021-04-27"On Friday, the federal government announced $12.4 million for two infrastructure projects planned by..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-announces-124m-to-upgrade-railways-near-saskatoon-swift-current-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-move-to-study-ottawa-gatineau-tram-possibilities-give-job-to-ncc-2021-04-27"On Friday, the federal government announced $12.4 million for two infrastructure projects planned by..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-move-to-study-ottawa-gatineau-tram-possibilities-give-job-to-ncc-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-as-a-mobility-integrator-2021-04-27"In about three years, The COMET has addressed all these unmet needs by introducing new mobility options, implementing technology upgrades, pursuing...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-as-a-mobility-integrator-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-friday-2021-04-27From 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, CARS will be hosting a Monthly Coffee Break! This Friday, April 30th is our second Coffee...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monthly-coffee-break-friday-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-why-cn-rail-outbid-rival-cp-for-kc-southern-2021-04-27"Canadian National Railway has offered to buy Kansas City Southern for about $30 billion, eclipsing the amount set under the..." (Bloomberg, 2021)...Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-why-cn-rail-outbid-rival-cp-for-kc-southern-2021-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-23In honour of National Cherry Cheesecake Day, here is today's yummy fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The largest cheesecake ever made weighed...Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-23Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-23Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Absopulse Electronics Ltd., Acart...Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-utilizes-uv-light-to-help-customers-kill-germs-2021-04-22"The safety of customers is a top priority, so throughout the pandemic, Metrolinx has implemented more..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-utilizes-uv-light-to-help-customers-kill-germs-2021-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-pre-files-with-stb-2021-04-22"CN claims that it and KCS combined would be fifth-largest among Class I railroads, out of ..." (Vantuono, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-pre-files-with-stb-2021-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-of-ottawa-gatineau-at-odds-over-tramway-office-2021-04-22"Monday's budget calls for the creation of two new offices, one to study and plan a proposed tramway loop connecting..." (Panico, 2021) Click here...Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-of-ottawa-gatineau-at-odds-over-tramway-office-2021-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-22Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-station-at-trudeau-airport-receives-c500-million-in-federal-and-provincial-financing-2021-04-20"The planned REM network will nearly double Montréal’s metro network at full build out of its 67 km (41.6 miles) with..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click...Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-station-at-trudeau-airport-receives-c500-million-in-federal-and-provincial-financing-2021-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-ontario-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-secure-joint-funding-for-transit-projects-2021-04-20"The government of Canada, along with two provincial governments and local municipalities, have committed more than..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click...Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-ontario-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-secure-joint-funding-for-transit-projects-2021-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rb-group-orders-3600-container-flat-cars-from-uwc-2021-04-20"This model has a length of 80ft and a load capacity of 74.5t. Each flat car can accommodate containers measuring..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rb-group-orders-3600-container-flat-cars-from-uwc-2021-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-further-action-on-rail-relocation-possible-saskatoon-administration-2021-04-20"The report is a response to what was likely the last — and most radical — option to have Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) or Canadian National...Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-further-action-on-rail-relocation-possible-saskatoon-administration-2021-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-16In honour of National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day, here is today's fashionable fun fact for you! Did you know that... "In the early 1900s, a...Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-16Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-16Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-visit-to-us-by-king-george-vi-and-queen-elizabeth-included-brief-stop-in-williamsport-2021-04-15"Thousands of residents came out to get a glimpse of the royal train of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England and Canada when it passed...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-visit-to-us-by-king-george-vi-and-queen-elizabeth-included-brief-stop-in-williamsport-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-track-via-rail-canadian-2021-04-15"One of North America’s finest long-distance passenger trains, VIA Rail Canada’s iconic Canadian, will be resuming the Toronto to Winnipeg portion of...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-track-via-rail-canadian-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-takes-first-step-for-new-stations-at-kipling-and-martin-grove-2021-04-15"Crews can already be seen along Eglinton Ave West performing early works of site surveys, geotechnical site..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-takes-first-step-for-new-stations-at-kipling-and-martin-grove-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-unveils-15-billion-plan-to-boost-green-building-2021-04-15"The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut costs and pollution while creating jobs, with potential projects ranging from..." (Reynolds, 2021)...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-unveils-15-billion-plan-to-boost-green-building-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-passenger-service-returning-through-northern-ontario-2021-04-15"Via Rail said it made the decision to restore service after evaluating its health and safety protocols including physical..." (TbNewsWatch.com...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-passenger-service-returning-through-northern-ontario-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-a-lot-of-anxiety-oc-transpo-union-calls-for-prompt-vaccination-for-transit-employees-2021-04-15"The issue is not with the employer, he explained. According to Crabtree, he and Transpo boss John Manconi share the..." (Blewett, 2021) Click here...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-a-lot-of-anxiety-oc-transpo-union-calls-for-prompt-vaccination-for-transit-employees-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-shippers-seek-from-railroads-2021-04-15"Corporate resiliency will also focus on several other key factors such as keeping supply chains diversified with fewer strategic high-volume...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-shippers-seek-from-railroads-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-15Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-13Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-resumption-of-the-toronto-winnipeg-portion-of-the-canadian-2021-04-13"The resumption was made possible following a thorough evaluation of VIA Rail's health and safety protocols, including physical distancing measures,...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-resumption-of-the-toronto-winnipeg-portion-of-the-canadian-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-buys-kansas-city-southern-to-create-1st-canada-to-mexico-rail-network-2021-04-13"The companies expressed confidence this would happen by the middle of 2022, given that the deal would unite the smallest of..." (Shibu, Spalding,...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-buys-kansas-city-southern-to-create-1st-canada-to-mexico-rail-network-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crumbling-cape-breton-rail-line-has-not-been-inspected-in-six-years-2021-04-13"Nova Scotia's Department of Transportation and Active Transit says it has not ordered any inspections of the discontinued rail line that is..."...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crumbling-cape-breton-rail-line-has-not-been-inspected-in-six-years-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-rail-move-record-amounts-of-grain-2021-04-13"Canada’s two largest railways both reported all-time highs in grain movement for March and for..." (Peleshaty, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-rail-move-record-amounts-of-grain-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conception-bay-north-trail-work-making-most-of-old-railway-system-2021-04-13"They started last September and have seen a steady number of volunteers since they started working on the railbed from..." (Mercer, 2021) Click here...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conception-bay-north-trail-work-making-most-of-old-railway-system-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rails-to-trails-how-simcoe-county-transformed-its-abandoned-rail-lines-into-scenic-walkways-2021-04-13"Meanwhile, there was an effort by local Cookstown merchants to try to get the steam train from Tottenham to..." (Baldwin, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rails-to-trails-how-simcoe-county-transformed-its-abandoned-rail-lines-into-scenic-walkways-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-04-13Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-09Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Vossloh North America (VNA) and X-RaiI Inc.....Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-09Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-09In honour of National Unicorn Day, here is today's mythical fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The first known depiction of a unicorn—found in...Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-delivery-startups-get-funding-boost-2021-04-08"The trucks always carry a human driver, and are fitted with high-tech sensors and controls, a touchscreen navigation system, and..." (Atkins, 2021)...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-delivery-startups-get-funding-boost-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-cando-rail-consolidated-chassis-management-whitmoreshell-lubricants-2021-04-08"The company has eight terminals in Canada and provides integrated rail services at..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-side-cando-rail-consolidated-chassis-management-whitmoreshell-lubricants-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-aims-to-maintain-stay-resilient-stay-lean-strategy-to-overcome-business-lost-to-the-pandemic-2021-04-08"To say the five-month period from November 2019 to April 2020 was difficult for CN is a huge..." (Stagl, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-aims-to-maintain-stay-resilient-stay-lean-strategy-to-overcome-business-lost-to-the-pandemic-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-receive-further-support-for-creating-first-us-mexico-canada-rail-network-2021-04-08"The additional support comes from stakeholders large and small across the supply chain, including..." (CP, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-receive-further-support-for-creating-first-us-mexico-canada-rail-network-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-on-track-to-supply-chain-leadership-2021-04-08"The proposal to buy the cross-border Mexico Class 1 railway specialist follows in the tradition of..." (BIV, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-on-track-to-supply-chain-leadership-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/continental-rail-deal-seen-boosting-farm-sales-2021-04-08"Canadian grain handlers also see potential for enhanced sales, but are awaiting details on how much of a priority the combined company will..."...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/continental-rail-deal-seen-boosting-farm-sales-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-04-08Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-08Registration now open! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held on June...Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-agm-registration-now-open-2021-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ets-installs-germ-killing-lrt-seats-and-door-push-plates-to-help-make-transit-safer-2021-04-06"Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) said in a press release sent last week that the seats will be easier to clean and maintain and can reduce up to 99.9...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ets-installs-germ-killing-lrt-seats-and-door-push-plates-to-help-make-transit-safer-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shell-canada-chooses-cando-rail-quasar-analytics-platform-2021-04-06"The agreement with Shell Canada involves installation of Quasar Lenz sensors, as well as full access to the Quasar platform, to perform..."...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shell-canada-chooses-cando-rail-quasar-analytics-platform-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-receive-further-support-for-creating-first-us-mexico-canada-rail-network-2021-04-06"Similar to the customers and supporters that filed statements and letters with the STB on April 1, 2021, the new supporters stated they expect...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-receive-further-support-for-creating-first-us-mexico-canada-rail-network-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-liberal-policy-debates-include-high-speed-rail-universal-basic-income-green-new-deal-2021-04-06"The Liberals have only gone as far as supporting a study of a VIA proposal that would speed up existing trains by..." (Tumilty, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-liberal-policy-debates-include-high-speed-rail-universal-basic-income-green-new-deal-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-manager-of-cp-rail-moose-jaw-named-2020-railroader-of-the-year-2021-04-06"This is the first time Bell has won this award. CP announced that he was being given the award on March 31, the same day the company announced..."...Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-manager-of-cp-rail-moose-jaw-named-2020-railroader-of-the-year-2021-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2021-04-01We are hopping into the long weekend! Please note that the CARS team will be offline tomorrow, (Friday, April 2nd) and will return to work on...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biden-administration-calls-for-621-billion-in-transportation-investment-over-eight-years-2021-04-01The Biden Administration released its proposal for a job and infrastructure plan on March 31 that will cost an estimated $2 trillion over eight years...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biden-administration-calls-for-621-billion-in-transportation-investment-over-eight-years-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latest-testing-shows-rapid-effectiveness-of-knorr-brake-companys-3-stage-air-filtration-and-purification-system-in-eliminating-viruses-from-rail-vehicles-2021-04-01Knorr Brake Company’s 3-Stage Air Filtration & Purification System for rail vehicles is 99.9 percent effective in removing difficult-to-eradicate...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latest-testing-shows-rapid-effectiveness-of-knorr-brake-companys-3-stage-air-filtration-and-purification-system-in-eliminating-viruses-from-rail-vehicles-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-express-opposition-to-proposed-route-cuts-on-oc-transpo-2021-04-01OTTAWA -- A special meeting of the city's transit commission Wednesday heard from several residents opposed to a plan to cut or reduce some OC...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-express-opposition-to-proposed-route-cuts-on-oc-transpo-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-loan-terms-hamper-post-virus-debt-talks-report-2021-04-01BEIJING -- China's loans to poor countries in Africa and Asia impose unusual secrecy and repayment terms that are hurting their ability to...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-loan-terms-hamper-post-virus-debt-talks-report-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-watco-reach-agreement-on-sale-of-rail-lines-in-northern-ontario-wisconsin-and-michigan-2021-04-01UDBURY -- CN and U.S.-based transportation company Watco have reached an agreement for the sale of about 250 miles of non-core lines and assets on...Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-watco-reach-agreement-on-sale-of-rail-lines-in-northern-ontario-wisconsin-and-michigan-2021-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-30Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capital-region-rail-visions-technical-report-provides-clear-path-to-transform-regional-rail-network-2021-03-30The final elements of the Capital Region Rail Vision were released by the Greater Washington Partnership, with support from EY, Gensler... Click here...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capital-region-rail-visions-technical-report-provides-clear-path-to-transform-regional-rail-network-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-loram-technologies-gb-railfreight-and-alstom-march-29-2021-03-30Loram Technologies Inc. announced plans to start construction later this year on an innovation center for research and development (R&D) in...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-loram-technologies-gb-railfreight-and-alstom-march-29-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-seeks-input-on-safe-analysis-of-northgate-light-rail-extension-2021-03-30Sound Transit is soliciting public comment on the service and fare equity analysis (SAFE) conducted for the Northgate Link extension of the Seattle...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-seeks-input-on-safe-analysis-of-northgate-light-rail-extension-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-repair-shops-hope-inquiries-contracts-rebound-in-a-post-pandemic-2021-2021-03-30The year 2020 was unpredictable — to say the least — for most rail industry businesses due to the sudden and dramatic economic downturn caused by the...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-repair-shops-hope-inquiries-contracts-rebound-in-a-post-pandemic-2021-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-workers-the-latest-to-learn-theyve-been-wearing-potentially-toxic-masks-2021-03-30MONTREAL -- Montreal transit workers are the latest to learn they've been wearing -- for at least six months -- some of the millions of masks...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-workers-the-latest-to-learn-theyve-been-wearing-potentially-toxic-masks-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-time-has-finally-come-hydrogen-fuel-cell-companies-in-canada-take-off-after-toiling-in-obscurity-for-years-2021-03-30Few people took notice this week when Vancouver-based Loop Energy Inc. announced that a German freight haulage company may order 20 of its hydrogen...Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-time-has-finally-come-hydrogen-fuel-cell-companies-in-canada-take-off-after-toiling-in-obscurity-for-years-2021-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2021-03-26Please note that the CARS team will be offline tomorrow, (Friday, April 2nd) and will return to work on Tuesday, April 6th. Please ensure all...Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-will-be-closed-easter-long-weekend-2021-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-26Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-26Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Rail Shop Services Inc. and Rhomberg Sersa...Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-26In honour of National Spinach Day, here is today's green fun fact for you! Did you know that... "During her reign as queen of France, Catherine de...Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-agreement-to-acquire-nordco-2021-03-25"Wabtec says the acquisition will expand its installed base and accelerate growth across Nordco’s product portfolio both domestically and...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-agreement-to-acquire-nordco-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-invision-ai-and-thales-partner-to-develop-av-rail-systems-that-withstand-winter-conditions-2021-03-25"The partners prototyped and installed a system on a Metrolinx GO train that operates on multiple lines in..." (Mass Transit Staff Report, 2021)...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-invision-ai-and-thales-partner-to-develop-av-rail-systems-that-withstand-winter-conditions-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seltrac-g8-next-generation-cbtc-2021-03-25"Currently deployed around the world on some five-dozen rail transit lines, Thales’ Urban Rail Signaling solution SelTrac™ CBTC (Communications-Based...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seltrac-g8-next-generation-cbtc-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifickansas-city-southern-merger-with-keith-creel-and-pat-ottensmeyer-rail-group-on-air-2021-03-25"Early on March 21, the big announcement came: Canadian Pacific Railway will acquire Kansas City Southern in a cash and stock transaction worth..."...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifickansas-city-southern-merger-with-keith-creel-and-pat-ottensmeyer-rail-group-on-air-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-part-of-the-green-solution-2021-03-25"The short line industry is also looking toward new locomotive technologies. Anacostia Rail Holdings’ affiliate Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) recently...Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-part-of-the-green-solution-2021-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-amends-creels-contract-2021-03-23"The amendments to his contract affect incentive compensation, and..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak, Marybeth....Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-amends-creels-contract-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sustainability-roundup-chicago-denver-vancouver-2021-03-23"The Government of Canada is investing C$10.2 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in..." (Vantuono, 2021) Click...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sustainability-roundup-chicago-denver-vancouver-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-will-force-a-rethink-of-canadas-supply-chains-2021-03-23"Penny Wise became president of 3M Canada on Feb. 18, 2020, just as the COVID-19 virus was beginning to take..." (Balakrishnan, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-will-force-a-rethink-of-canadas-supply-chains-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/behind-the-profit-and-politics-driving-montreals-new-light-rail-project-2021-03-23"The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec appeared out of nowhere, offering to shoulder most of the..." (Montpetit , 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/behind-the-profit-and-politics-driving-montreals-new-light-rail-project-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-become-global-headquarters-of-north-americas-first-continental-railway-2021-03-23"Crude oil movement did not drive the transaction, however, Creel said, with the sector only comprising about five per cent of..." (Herring, 2021)...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-become-global-headquarters-of-north-americas-first-continental-railway-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-renews-agreement-with-toronto-and-region-conservation-authority-2021-03-23"With the amount of transit expansion infrastructure Metrolinx will be building over the coming years, tending to the natural environment is..."...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-renews-agreement-with-toronto-and-region-conservation-authority-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-keolis-locotech-and-travero-march-22-2021-03-23"Valued at more than $70 million, the contract calls for the supply of brakes, air conditioning and ventilation systems, passenger information...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-keolis-locotech-and-travero-march-22-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dhl-plans-us8-billion-spend-on-decarbonization-2021-03-23"It plans to target three areas: alternative aviation fuels, the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and..." (Inside Logistics Online...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dhl-plans-us8-billion-spend-on-decarbonization-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-23Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-19Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-19Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Plan Group Inc. and Quality Turbocharger...Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-19In honour of National Let’s Laugh Day, here is today's funny fun fact for you! Did you know that... "A dairy cow will produce up to 3 percent more...Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-18Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-down-oc-transpos-top-10-priorities-for-2021-2021-03-18"The transit commission on Wednesday will receive Manconi’s priority list as part of Transpo’s business plan for..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-down-oc-transpos-top-10-priorities-for-2021-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-releases-2020-budget-technology-and-innovation-funding-central-in-provincial-action-plan-2021-03-18"$680 million of the new recovery dollars will further fund Ontario’s broadband infrastructure projects over..." (The Funding Portal, 2021) Click...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-releases-2020-budget-technology-and-innovation-funding-central-in-provincial-action-plan-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/border-wont-open-any-time-soon-trudeau-says-2021-03-18"But while that day will inevitably arrive, it’s not imminent as long as Covid-19 continues to pose a serious risk to..." (McCarten, 2021) Click here...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/border-wont-open-any-time-soon-trudeau-says-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/collective-agreements-between-via-rail-and-unifor-ratified-2021-03-18"Following the tentative agreements reached in January, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the ratification of collective agreements 1...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/collective-agreements-between-via-rail-and-unifor-ratified-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-ottawa-to-inject-100m-to-build-montreal-area-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-2021-03-18"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier François Legault announced the initiative Monday, saying the money will go toward..." (Laframboise, 2021)...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-ottawa-to-inject-100m-to-build-montreal-area-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-gets-more-funding-for-transit-and-covid-19-recovery-2021-03-18"Whatever the city doesn’t use can be placed in a reserve fund to help offset COVID-19-related costs and pressures in..." (Carty , 2021) Click here...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-gets-more-funding-for-transit-and-covid-19-recovery-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-achieves-leed-gold-certification-for-ottawa-station-2021-03-18"The Ottawa station, a heritage building and VIA Rail's flagship station, underwent renovations from 2016 to 2019 to improve its..." (Progressive...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-achieves-leed-gold-certification-for-ottawa-station-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-shisa-kanko-pointing-practice-for-go-transit-trains-2021-03-18"The ancient Japanese practice of Shisa Kankois is being used to improve the door operations of the coaches and ultimately make the..." (Progressive...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-shisa-kanko-pointing-practice-for-go-transit-trains-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tech-firm-launching-analytics-tools-for-electric-vehicle-fleets-2021-03-18"Passio Technologies recently announced the upcoming launch of an Electric Vehicle dashboard in the..." (Passio Technologies, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tech-firm-launching-analytics-tools-for-electric-vehicle-fleets-2021-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-louis-metro-transit-using-next-generation-sanitizers-on-transit-vehicles-2021-03-16"Twenty minutes after the new sanitizing products are applied through a fogging device, a protective barrier forms on treated surfaces that lasts up...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-louis-metro-transit-using-next-generation-sanitizers-on-transit-vehicles-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vaccination-opportunities-critical-for-transits-frontline-workers-2021-03-16"Ensuring availability and access to vaccines for our drivers and frontline staff has been and remains..." (Hendricks, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vaccination-opportunities-critical-for-transits-frontline-workers-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-creates-first-ever-fund-for-cycling-paths-and-trails-2021-03-16"The new investment will support the government’s first Active Transportation Strategy, which aims to..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-creates-first-ever-fund-for-cycling-paths-and-trails-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/groupe-robert-building-automated-food-dc-in-quebec-2021-03-16"Located near Highway 30, ont he south shore of the St. Lawrence River, the vertical capacity distribution centre will boast a..." (Inside Logistics...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/groupe-robert-building-automated-food-dc-in-quebec-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-to-prevent-runaway-rail-equipment-2021-03-16"The first order requires railway companies to implement specific procedures that must be followed by their locomotive engineers to..." (Inside...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-to-prevent-runaway-rail-equipment-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-16Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-12Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-12In honour of National Plant a Flower Day, here is today's flower fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The largest flower in the world is the titan...Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-12Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on North American Rail Products and Ontario...Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-tfwg-inc-blastech-rail-services-2021-03-12CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: TFWG Inc. Blastech Rail Services Strategically located in southern Ontario, Blastech Rail Services...Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-tfwg-inc-blastech-rail-services-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-relam-2021-03-12CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: RELAM Railway Equipment Leasing And Maintenance (RELAM) Inc. is centrally located just outside...Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-relam-2021-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-grain-transloading-facility-at-manitoba-border-with-us-2021-03-11"The 250-acre site is situated alongside Highway 75, Manitoba’s main artery connection to the United States and main entry port for commercial...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-grain-transloading-facility-at-manitoba-border-with-us-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/designing-for-covid-2021-03-11"Social distancing is diametrically opposed to the very advantage passenger rail transportation provides: to safely transport mass groups of people...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/designing-for-covid-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-expands-its-maintenance-expertise-with-the-acquisition-of-dutch-services-company-shunter-2021-03-11"Each year, Shunter carries out maintenance, overhaul and damage repair on more than..." (Alstom, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-expands-its-maintenance-expertise-with-the-acquisition-of-dutch-services-company-shunter-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-mayors-council-urges-canadian-government-to-provide-funds-to-regional-transit-priorities-2021-03-11"The Mayors’ Council and TransLink have worked with the province of British Columbia to maintain transit service during the pandemic crisis in the...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-mayors-council-urges-canadian-government-to-provide-funds-to-regional-transit-priorities-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-line-safety-improvements-one-more-step-towards-all-day-two-way-go-train-service-2021-03-11"Improving GO service means upgrading and testing existing tracks, switches and signals to ensure the safety of train travel throughout..."...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-line-safety-improvements-one-more-step-towards-all-day-two-way-go-train-service-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-will-tell-if-halifax-transit-can-recoup-riders-as-pandemic-drags-on-2021-03-11"Halifax Transit is moving ahead with a conversion to electric buses and a modernized fare system that will allow people to..." (Berman, 2021) Click...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-will-tell-if-halifax-transit-can-recoup-riders-as-pandemic-drags-on-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-buying-fuel-cells-from-ballard-power-2021-03-11"Through its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CP will develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive by..." (Inside...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-buying-fuel-cells-from-ballard-power-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portion-of-subway-in-downtown-toronto-to-be-shut-down-for-10-days-2021-03-11"The city says the drop in ridership due to the pandemic has provided the TTC with an opportunity to accelerate..." (Wilson, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portion-of-subway-in-downtown-toronto-to-be-shut-down-for-10-days-2021-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-aims-to-maintain-stay-resilient-stay-lean-strategy-to-overcome-business-lost-to-the-pandemic-2021-03-09"But the experiences in that period haven’t been crushing, at least not as of..." (Stagl, 2021) Click here for full article References: Stagl, Jeff....Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-aims-to-maintain-stay-resilient-stay-lean-strategy-to-overcome-business-lost-to-the-pandemic-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-investing-to-electrify-transit-systems-across-the-country-2021-03-09"Helping communities invest in zero-emission transit options ensures cleaner air for our kids, creates jobs and..." (Infrastructure Canada, 2021)...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-investing-to-electrify-transit-systems-across-the-country-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-glad-metrolinx-to-work-with-community-on-plans-that-will-affect-smalls-creek-ravine-2021-03-09"The residents, who live in the area of Danforth and Woodbine avenues, will be invited to join a working group set up by..." (Draaisma, 2021) Click...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-glad-metrolinx-to-work-with-community-on-plans-that-will-affect-smalls-creek-ravine-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-at-work-2021-03-09"Currently, only 13 percent of senior leaders in supply chain and logistics are women, and yet women score higher than men in..." (Wallcraft, 2021)...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-at-work-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-gender-based-wage-gap-persists-in-supply-chain-2021-03-09"Over the years the difference has been as great as 27 percent, with an average of 20 percent from 2010 to..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2021)...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-gender-based-wage-gap-persists-in-supply-chain-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-presents-vision-for-winnipeg-transit-for-the-next-25-years-2021-03-09"The plan, released on Monday, will be presented during the standing policy committee on infrastructure renewal and public works meeting on..."...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-presents-vision-for-winnipeg-transit-for-the-next-25-years-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-09Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-05Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-05Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Motor Coils Mfg. Ltd. and NBM Rail Services....Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-05In honour of National Cheese Doodle Day this weekend, here is today's Cheese Puff fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Cheetos are scientifically...Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contrecoeur-gets-environmental-green-light-2021-03-04"The Port Authority has proposed to build a container terminal with a maximum annual capacity of 1.15 million containers on its property located...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contrecoeur-gets-environmental-green-light-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-developing-comprehensive-security-plan-2021-03-04"In its newly published plan for the coming year, Public Safety Canada says it will lead the development of a comprehensive..." (Bronskill, 2021)...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-developing-comprehensive-security-plan-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fedex-plans-carbon-neutral-operations-by-2040-2021-03-04"To help reach this goal,the company will spend more than US$2 billion in three areas: vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and..." (Atkins,...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fedex-plans-carbon-neutral-operations-by-2040-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-provides-additional-348m-transit-funding-to-peterborough-city-county-2021-03-04"On Monday, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced the funding, which includes $3,487,386 for the city and $2,088 for the..." (Davis, 2021)...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-provides-additional-348m-transit-funding-to-peterborough-city-county-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-needs-extra-15m-to-cover-fees-in-stage-1-lrt-litigation-2021-03-04"A jam-packed day of meetings meant the first quarterly update on Ottawa’s LRT system of 2021 started after 10 p.m. on..." (Lord, 2021) Click here...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-needs-extra-15m-to-cover-fees-in-stage-1-lrt-litigation-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-transit-gets-nearly-17m-more-to-make-up-for-covid-19-shortfall-2021-03-04"The money is part of the province's Safe Restart Agreement with the federal government, which includes a previous commitment of $1 billion from..."...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-transit-gets-nearly-17m-more-to-make-up-for-covid-19-shortfall-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-04Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-03-02Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-investing-additional-150-million-in-municipal-transit-windsor-to-receive-6-million-2021-03-02"The province announced Monday it would be investing an additional $150 million in city transit services across..." (Charlton, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-investing-additional-150-million-in-municipal-transit-windsor-to-receive-6-million-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-metrolink-receives-funding-for-grade-crossing-improvements-2021-03-02"Metrolink has been awarded $13.6 million in Federal Highway Administration funds for grade crossing improvements along its..." (Trains, 2021) Click...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-metrolink-receives-funding-for-grade-crossing-improvements-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-auditor-general-transport-canada-safety-oversight-lacking-2021-03-02"The Auditor General’s report comes close to eight years after the tragic July 2013 Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, runaway wreck of a..." (Vantuono, 2021)...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-auditor-general-transport-canada-safety-oversight-lacking-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-railroads-stand-ready-to-combat-climate-change-2021-03-02"The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has published a position paper encouraging lawmakers “to embrace economically grounded, market-based...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-railroads-stand-ready-to-combat-climate-change-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-want-to-take-the-time-to-be-able-to-do-it-right-hrm-looks-to-improve-access-to-africville-2021-03-02"Getting to Africville from the rest of the Halifax Peninsula is, without a doubt, a..." (Ziafati, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-want-to-take-the-time-to-be-able-to-do-it-right-hrm-looks-to-improve-access-to-africville-2021-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-26Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-26Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Cando Rail Services Ltd. and Davanac Inc....Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-26In honour of National Strawberry Day this weekend, here is today's berry good fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Strawberries Are Grown in Every...Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-wabtec-positive-momentum-going-into-2021-2021-02-25"For the full year, the company said it had cash from operations of $784 million, including about $220 million in one-time cost impacts..." (Luczak,...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-wabtec-positive-momentum-going-into-2021-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-canada-updated-winter-hazmat-transport-rules-2021-02-25"The changes are the result of Ministerial Orders that were implemented in 2020 to address risk factors for..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-canada-updated-winter-hazmat-transport-rules-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-expansion-to-langley-remains-key-priority-for-bc-government-2021-02-25"The planned 16-kilometre route would run from King George Station along Fraser Highway to 203 Street in..." (Brunoro, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-expansion-to-langley-remains-key-priority-for-bc-government-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/octa-metrolink-seek-input-on-dana-point-rail-improvements-2021-02-25"The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Metrolink have invited the public to learn more about a..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021)...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/octa-metrolink-seek-input-on-dana-point-rail-improvements-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lego-ideas-via-rail-canada-the-canadian-achieves-10000-supporters-2021-02-25"The 2,312 build is based on the train that runs from Toronto to Vancouver and it consists of a Via Rail EMD F40PH-2D Locomotive, a baggage car,...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lego-ideas-via-rail-canada-the-canadian-achieves-10000-supporters-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/today-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-25With health and safety in mind during this pandemic, CARS will not be hosting our annual CARS/CN Breakfast this February. That is why CARS is...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/today-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-25Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-better-public-transit-2021-02-23"Right across Canada, local governments are ready to drive the next wave of system expansions to build better..." (Federation of Canadian...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-better-public-transit-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-stars-align-for-diverse-public-transit-visions-in-ottawa-ahead-of-2022-municipal-vote-2021-02-23"If public transit is a pillar of every credible mayoral campaign, a gigantic federal funding program, a delay to..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-stars-align-for-diverse-public-transit-visions-in-ottawa-ahead-of-2022-municipal-vote-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-train-crew-rescues-bobcat-found-stuck-frozen-to-railroad-track-2021-02-23"On Thursday, train conductor Coby Reid posted a photo of an adorable, but wild bobcat calmly sitting along..." (Potenteau, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-train-crew-rescues-bobcat-found-stuck-frozen-to-railroad-track-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-freightcar-america-miner-thales-teleste-and-hdr-feb-22-2021-02-23"Miner Enterprises Inc. has been named a Trinity Premium Supplier for a Direct Supplier by TrinityRail, which recognizes..." (Progressive...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-freightcar-america-miner-thales-teleste-and-hdr-feb-22-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-a-great-day-urban-gondola-plan-to-move-forward-in-edmonton-2021-02-23"Edmonton-based company Prairie Sky Gondola's proposal promises to transform the city's river valley and..." (Rosove, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-a-great-day-urban-gondola-plan-to-move-forward-in-edmonton-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thursday-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-23With health and safety in mind during this pandemic, CARS will not be hosting our annual CARS/CN Breakfast this February. That is why CARS is...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thursday-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-23Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-19Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-19Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Cando Rail Services Ltd. and Davanac Inc....Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-19In honour of National Chocolate Mint Day this weekend, here is today's minty fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The most common mint flavors are...Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-19Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-polyval-coatings-inc-2021-02-18CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Polyval Coatings Inc. At Polyval, they work with a clear mission; to place all their coatings...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-polyval-coatings-inc-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-ceo-a-railroad-lagging-on-technology-or-fuel-efficiency-could-be-a-merger-target-2021-02-18"In Canada, interswitching regulations give shippers access to both CN and Canadian Pacific under certain..." (Stephens, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-ceo-a-railroad-lagging-on-technology-or-fuel-efficiency-could-be-a-merger-target-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/entrepreneur-proposes-bus-light-rail-hybrid-system-2021-02-18"The way Ostrowski sees it, light rail is attractive but expensive to build, and new lines take years to make their way..." (Zukowski, 2021) Click...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/entrepreneur-proposes-bus-light-rail-hybrid-system-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-data-science-behind-improving-rail-maintenance-and-controlling-costs-2021-02-18"The gap between the fixed costs of running a railway and passenger-generated revenue creates significant pressure for improving track maintenance,...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-data-science-behind-improving-rail-maintenance-and-controlling-costs-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-tried-and-true-solution-makes-its-debut-in-the-public-transit-industry-2021-02-18"State-of-the-art air purification systems and air filters are not new technology; they’ve been used to..." (Perrero, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-tried-and-true-solution-makes-its-debut-in-the-public-transit-industry-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zero-emission-locomotives-on-us-railways-2021-02-18"Typically, long before standards change, locomotive factories design and manufacture prototype locomotives that meet the requirements of..."...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zero-emission-locomotives-on-us-railways-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complete-closure-of-lrt-planned-for-next-weekend-2021-02-18"In a news release, the city said "once testing and commissioning is complete, a decision will be made on when Edmonton's LRT system can..."...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complete-closure-of-lrt-planned-for-next-weekend-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-reduce-lrt-trains-for-2-months-to-save-160k-2021-02-18"Ottawa's Confederation Line will operate with just 11 trains for two months, but some councillors question why the..." (Porter, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-reduce-lrt-trains-for-2-months-to-save-160k-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-week-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-18With health and safety in mind during this pandemic, CARS will not be hosting our annual CARS/CN Breakfast this February. That is why CARS is...Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-week-speaker-series-dominique-malenfant-cito-at-cn-2021-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-16Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-cn-to-hold-vote-on-climate-plans-at-shareholder-meeting-2021-02-16"The action plan includes an annual disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on..." (Trains, 2021)...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-cn-to-hold-vote-on-climate-plans-at-shareholder-meeting-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/summerside-transit-just-not-adequate-report-finds-city-looks-to-expand-2021-02-16"A new report on the city's transit system, written by Dillon Consulting, highlights the need for the city to..." (Yarr, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/summerside-transit-just-not-adequate-report-finds-city-looks-to-expand-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-toronto-transit-board-votes-to-shut-down-scarborough-rt-line-2021-02-16"Extension of an existing subway line will eventually serve the same route, but..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full article References: Trains....Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-toronto-transit-board-votes-to-shut-down-scarborough-rt-line-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/excavation-of-second-tunnel-under-highways-401-and-409-in-ontario-complete-2021-02-16"The twin tunnels are part of the multi-project GO Expansion and they will help deliver all-day, two-way rail service along the..." (Wanek-Libman,...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/excavation-of-second-tunnel-under-highways-401-and-409-in-ontario-complete-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/otis-gives-canadian-lrt-a-lift-2021-02-16"In Montreal, Otis is installing 79 elevator and escalator units on 26 stations for the REM (Réseau express métropolitain) automated..." (Vantuono,...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/otis-gives-canadian-lrt-a-lift-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-service-improvement-perhaps-a-c-2021-02-16"The railroads don’t seem to talk much to their customers at these quarterly reviews. But there are a few messages that..." (Blaze, 2021) Click here...Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-service-improvement-perhaps-a-c-2021-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-12Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-12Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-12In honour of Valentine's Day this weekend, here is today's loveable fun fact for you! Did you know that... "People more thoughtful and reliable...Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-12Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on ARI Fleet Services - div. of American Rail Car...Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-announces-plans-for-transit-funding-2021-02-11"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to spend C$14.9 billion over the next eight years on public transportation projects,...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-announces-plans-for-transit-funding-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/project-in-estonia-will-convert-former-union-pacific-locomotives-to-run-on-lng-2021-02-11"The conversion, which will likely cost $300,000 per loco, will produce a hybrid able..." (Fender, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/project-in-estonia-will-convert-former-union-pacific-locomotives-to-run-on-lng-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-back-on-ontarios-priority-list-of-transit-projects-2021-02-11"And the province wants the Canadian government to pitch in covering the costs of the five..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-back-on-ontarios-priority-list-of-transit-projects-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-one-of-montreals-top-employers-2021-02-11"More than 3,000 of its employees are located in the area, either at its..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-one-of-montreals-top-employers-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-repair-shops-hope-inquiries-contracts-rebound-in-a-post-pandemic-2021-2021-02-11"For some locomotive remanufacturing and rebuilding service providers, the pandemic hit a market that already was..." (Sneider, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-repair-shops-hope-inquiries-contracts-rebound-in-a-post-pandemic-2021-2021-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bca-represents-salt-lake-garfield-western-railway-company-in-sale-2021-02-09"Salt Lake City-based SLGW has added both track and transload services over the past few years and has..." (Bowers Capital Advisors, 2021) Click here...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bca-represents-salt-lake-garfield-western-railway-company-in-sale-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-sets-another-january-grain-record-2021-02-09"It also shipped 16 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products during the 2020-21 crop year so..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-sets-another-january-grain-record-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-resident-calls-for-council-to-stop-trains-sounding-their-horns-within-the-townsite-2021-02-09"While there aren't any specific studies for Banff showing how the noise associated with the trains affects humans and..." (CBC News, 2021) Click...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-resident-calls-for-council-to-stop-trains-sounding-their-horns-within-the-townsite-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cruise-ship-ban-has-white-pass-yukon-summer-plans-on-hold-2021-02-09"And that will take a huge toll on the White Pass, which relies on cruise ship passengers’ shore excursion revenue to..." (Johnston, 2021) Click here...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cruise-ship-ban-has-white-pass-yukon-summer-plans-on-hold-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointe-a-calliere-museum-reopens-feb-11-with-a-railroad-to-dreams-2021-02-09"The exhibition will provide a technological and historical look at railroad systems and will include hundreds of..." (CultMTL, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointe-a-calliere-museum-reopens-feb-11-with-a-railroad-to-dreams-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-09Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2021-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-05Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-05Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on NRE and A&B Rail Services LTD. ------- Take a...Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-05Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-05In honour of Bubble Gum Day, here is today's bubbly fun fact for you! Did you know that... "In January of 1992, chewing gum was banned in Signapore...Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinityrail-launches-trinsight-railcar-tracking-2021-02-04"Trinsight™ will take data from TrinityRail’s 132,000 owned and managed railcars and provide it to customers through a...." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinityrail-launches-trinsight-railcar-tracking-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-may-soon-be-looking-into-simplified-and-fare-free-transit-for-all-2021-02-04"Coun. Vivian Santos, who represents the Point Douglas ward, put forward a motion calling on Winnipeg's public service to study both the cost of...."...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-may-soon-be-looking-into-simplified-and-fare-free-transit-for-all-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-record-grain-movement-announces-strong-start-to-2021-2021-02-04"his exceeds the previous January record set in 2019 of 2.33 MMT by 27%, as well the...." (CN, 2021) Click here for full article References: CN....Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-record-grain-movement-announces-strong-start-to-2021-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-vancouver-rail-system-reaches-deal-with-union-averts-strike-2021-02-04"Details of the agreement won’t be released until the 182 workers involved in the deal review and vote on...." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-vancouver-rail-system-reaches-deal-with-union-averts-strike-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/black-sleeping-car-porters-role-in-canadian-civil-rights-highlighted-in-u-of-a-event-2021-02-04"Black train porters played an essential role in shaping Canada into the multicultural country it...." (Boothby, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/black-sleeping-car-porters-role-in-canadian-civil-rights-highlighted-in-u-of-a-event-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-finalists-for-the-2020-canadian-construction-photo-contest-2021-02-04"Narrowing down the list was no simple task, but after raucous debate, we settled on the 11 finalists that..." (On-Site Staff, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-finalists-for-the-2020-canadian-construction-photo-contest-2021-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ibi-group-named-lead-architect-on-ttcs-line-1-subway-enhancement-program-2021-02-02"The IBI Group will manage the review and development of facility station modification requirements for..." (Progressive Rail, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ibi-group-named-lead-architect-on-ttcs-line-1-subway-enhancement-program-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unifor-reach-tentative-agreements-2021-02-02"In March 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak, VIA Rail and Unifor agreed to postpone the negotiations for the..." (Progressive Rail, 2021) Click...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-unifor-reach-tentative-agreements-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-says-outlook-rosy-for-2021-2021-02-02"The Montreal-based railway said its net income surged 17 percent in the fourth quarter to ..." (Victor, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-says-outlook-rosy-for-2021-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-to-hold-one-day-mask-blitz-on-wednesday-2021-02-02"Masks have been mandatory on OC Transpo since June 15, 2020. Last fall, OC Transpo held a two-week blitz to remind ..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-to-hold-one-day-mask-blitz-on-wednesday-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-looks-at-forcing-rail-lines-to-move-2021-02-02"During Monday’s city council meeting, Ward 1 Coun. Darren Hill charged the administration with examining ..." (Dove, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-looks-at-forcing-rail-lines-to-move-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-edmonton-area-municipalities-form-combined-transit-commission-2021-02-02"The commission will fully integrate Edmonton buses and LRT with the transit systems in..." (Jeffrey, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-edmonton-area-municipalities-form-combined-transit-commission-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-concerned-over-rail-demand-following-keystone-xl-cancellation-2021-02-02"Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways are reporting record levels of gain shipments and both are..." (Wilson, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-concerned-over-rail-demand-following-keystone-xl-cancellation-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-and-the-tcrc-rctc-reach-a-tentative-three-year-agreement-2021-02-02"The TCRC-RCTC represents approximately 300 rail traffic controllers in..." (CP, 2021) Click here for full article References: CP (2021, February 1)....Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-and-the-tcrc-rctc-reach-a-tentative-three-year-agreement-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-2020-annual-financial-statements-and-annual-information-form-available-on-company-website-2021-02-02"Printed copies of CN’s 2020 Annual Financial Statements, Notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis will also be..." (CN, 2021) Click...Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-2020-annual-financial-statements-and-annual-information-form-available-on-company-website-2021-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-29Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-29Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Hatch Corporation and L.B. Foster Rail...Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-29In honour of National Puzzle Day, here is today's puzzle fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The biggest Ravensburger puzzle is “Memorable Disney...Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-01-29Did you know that members and their immediate family who are looking to pursue or continue education in rail may qualify for one of two scholarships...Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-applications-are-now-open-for-2021-2022-2021-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-offering-grants-for-supply-chain-resiliency-projects-2021-01-28"The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities and demonstrated the importance of B.C.’s manufacturing sector, including its..." (Inside Logistics Online...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-offering-grants-for-supply-chain-resiliency-projects-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-4q20-strong-finish-to-a-challenging-year-updated-cowen-2021-01-28"Revenues for fourth-quarter 2020 rose 2% to C$3.656 billion vs. the same period in 2019, which CN attributed to record shipments of Canadian grain,...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-4q20-strong-finish-to-a-challenging-year-updated-cowen-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-intermodal-lifts-total-traffic-as-carloads-play-catch-up-2021-01-28"North American rail volume for the week ending Jan. 23, 2021, on 12 reporting U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads totaled..." (Luczak, 2021) Click...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-intermodal-lifts-total-traffic-as-carloads-play-catch-up-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-acquires-bc-transit-2021-01-28"The acquisition will reinforce Alstom’s position in the North American transit signaling market by combining the..." (Cuenca, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-acquires-bc-transit-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cp-4q20-momentum-to-build-in-2021-2021-01-28"Looking at 2021, CP reported capex of C$1.55 billion, and anticipated..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak, Marybeth...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cp-4q20-momentum-to-build-in-2021-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-successful-pilot-denser-filters-will-be-added-throughout-barts-fleet-of-train-cars-2021-01-28"Air filtration has an important role in preventing transmission of the coronavirus, along with vigilant..." (Bay Area Rapid Transit, 2021) Click...Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-successful-pilot-denser-filters-will-be-added-throughout-barts-fleet-of-train-cars-2021-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-seeking-contractors-for-new-carrollton-station-project-2021-01-26"This project is part of Amtrak’s greater goal of transforming Northeast Corridor train travel by..." (Amtrak, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-seeking-contractors-for-new-carrollton-station-project-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-top-10-most-sustainable-corporations-2021-01-26"To determine the ranking, Corporate Knights analyzed companies against global industry peers on key performance indicators..." (Progressive...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-among-top-10-most-sustainable-corporations-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-surge-87-percent-to-170000-bpd-in-november-2021-01-26"Crude-by-rail numbers have been volatile in the past year, with shipments rising to a record..." (Author unknown, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-surge-87-percent-to-170000-bpd-in-november-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-new-agreement-allows-bnsf-bismarck-bridge-project-to-move-forward-2021-01-26"The railroad’s requirements include providing engineering drawings of the new bridge to a..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-new-agreement-allows-bnsf-bismarck-bridge-project-to-move-forward-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ncc-board-tram-preference-on-wellington-new-pathways-at-lebreton-flats-master-plan-for-gatineau-park-2021-01-26"A long-term plan is locked in for the crown jewel of the capital region, with the NCC interested in..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ncc-board-tram-preference-on-wellington-new-pathways-at-lebreton-flats-master-plan-for-gatineau-park-2021-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-22Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-22Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Falcon Equipment and Geismar North America...Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-22In honour of National Blonde Brownie Day, here is today's brownie fun fact for you! Did you know that... " The first person publish a recipe for the...Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peterborough-transit-to-receive-191m-in-ontario-gas-tax-funding-640k-for-city-of-kawartha-lakes-2021-01-21"The city’s $1,919,520 is a share of Ontario’s $375 million in gax tax funding to be distributed to..." (Davis, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peterborough-transit-to-receive-191m-in-ontario-gas-tax-funding-640k-for-city-of-kawartha-lakes-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-albertas-oilsands-to-tariffs-how-bidens-presidency-could-change-canada-2021-01-21"Biden enters the White House with plenty of big promises looming, including vaccinations for 100 million Americans in his first..." (Slaughter,...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-albertas-oilsands-to-tariffs-how-bidens-presidency-could-change-canada-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-prince-rupert-moves-record-cargo-in-2020-2021-01-21"Smaller numbers of empty containers being shipped through Prince Rupert back to Asia accounted for..." (The Canadian Press, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-prince-rupert-moves-record-cargo-in-2020-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-hydrogen-locomotive-should-be-operating-in-2022-ceo-says-2021-01-21"Canadian Pacific’s process of developing an experimental hydrogen fuel-cell freight locomotive should yield results..." (Lassen, 2021) Click here...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-hydrogen-locomotive-should-be-operating-in-2022-ceo-says-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iteris-unveils-new-software-enabled-managed-service-for-smart-mobility-infrastructures-2021-01-21"VantageCare is a software-enabled smart mobility infrastructure managed service that utilizes process virtualization to continuously..." (Iteris,...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iteris-unveils-new-software-enabled-managed-service-for-smart-mobility-infrastructures-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pitt-meadows-wants-higher-tax-rate-for-cp-rail-2021-01-21"At Tuesday evening’s meeting, council noted the railway is taxed at the same rate as Class 6 Businesses, which include dentists and..." (Corbett,...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pitt-meadows-wants-higher-tax-rate-for-cp-rail-2021-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-north-bay-kick-starting-pilot-project-with-its-transit-service-2021-01-19"Riders can download a smartphone app and, with a push of a button, riders can book a..." (Taschner, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-north-bay-kick-starting-pilot-project-with-its-transit-service-2021-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-announces-2021-fast-trackers-20-under-40-honorees-2021-01-19"For the 2021 awards program, Railway Age increased the number of honorees from 10 to 20, due to a growing number of..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here...Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-announces-2021-fast-trackers-20-under-40-honorees-2021-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/atlantic-railway-museums-set-to-close-but-plan-to-reopen-with-new-life-2021-01-19"Railroad enthusiasts in Atlantic Canada are passionate about keeping the history alive – not just by educating but..." (Whelan, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/atlantic-railway-museums-set-to-close-but-plan-to-reopen-with-new-life-2021-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-biden-announces-stimulus-plan-with-20-billion-for-transit-2021-01-19"Some $20 billion in “relief for the hardest hit public transit agencies” is part of a..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-biden-announces-stimulus-plan-with-20-billion-for-transit-2021-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-trimble-inc-2021-01-15CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Trimble Inc. Trimble's rail asset lifecycle management products manage the lifecycle of rail...Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-trimble-inc-2021-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-15Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this week's issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-15In honour of National Bagel Day, here is today's bagel fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Although bagels are shaped to match their name, the...Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-15Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on DLL Inc. and Ekyrail Enterprises Inc. -------...Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-safety-survivability-corporation-partners-with-gillig-to-deliver-new-technology-to-mass-transit-2021-01-14"This new product innovation is an active air filtration system that uses Florida-based RGF Environmental Group, Inc.'s UV light and...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-safety-survivability-corporation-partners-with-gillig-to-deliver-new-technology-to-mass-transit-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-face-the-never-ending-challenge-of-preventing-train-motorist-accidents-at-crossings-2021-01-14"In addition to working with government agencies and OLI, railroads are striving to institute their own measures to make crossings safer for......Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-face-the-never-ending-challenge-of-preventing-train-motorist-accidents-at-crossings-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-worlds-oldest-cn-locomotives-gets-new-life-at-ns-museum-2021-01-14"After the closure of the park, the 115-year-old steam engine was purchased by the Municipality of the..." (McGraw & Farnell, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-worlds-oldest-cn-locomotives-gets-new-life-at-ns-museum-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-encourages-safety-near-crossings-2021-01-14"In higher traffic areas, a motorist will find a “lights and bell crossing”, which will tell drivers they need to stop for..." (Whibbs, 2021) Click...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-encourages-safety-near-crossings-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bridgestone-canada-opens-ontario-distribution-centre-2021-01-14"Bridgestone says its investment of close to $65 million will allow it to reduce transportation costs and shorten..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff,...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bridgestone-canada-opens-ontario-distribution-centre-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-shuffles-cabinet-names-alghabra-transport-minister-2021-01-14"A mechanical engineer by trade, Alghabra also has worked in various roles with General Electric Canada, Enbala Power and..." (Progressive...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-shuffles-cabinet-names-alghabra-transport-minister-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reading-northern-brings-no-2102-nearer-to-operation-with-steam-test-2021-01-14"The big Northern, built by the Reading at its home-city shops in 1945, is one of four of the..." (Hartley, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reading-northern-brings-no-2102-nearer-to-operation-with-steam-test-2021-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-stimulus-money-should-allow-dc-metro-to-avoid-service-cuts-layoffs-2021-01-12" The Washington Post reports Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board members are expected to roll back the proposed cuts at a meeting...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-stimulus-money-should-allow-dc-metro-to-avoid-service-cuts-layoffs-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtecs-flxdrive-battery-electric-locomotive-begins-revenue-tests-on-bnsf-2021-01-12"The red and gray FLXdrive locomotive, Wabtec 3000, is spliced between a pair of conventional Wabtec Tier 4 locomotives for... (Stephens, 2021) Click...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtecs-flxdrive-battery-electric-locomotive-begins-revenue-tests-on-bnsf-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-estimates-three-rail-and-facility-projects-could-see-cumulative-cost-increases-of-up-to-62-billion-2021-01-12"In a memo outlining the cost increased to Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff, Farley noted that the agency remains on... (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-estimates-three-rail-and-facility-projects-could-see-cumulative-cost-increases-of-up-to-62-billion-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-awards-41-million-to-improve-transportation-design-and-access-2021-01-12"The projects will enable communities to showcase innovative business partnerships, technologies and practices that promote... (U.S. Department of...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-awards-41-million-to-improve-transportation-design-and-access-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loram-acquires-montana-hydraulics-assets-2021-01-12"Montana Hydraulics’ railroad division provides technicians to perform field services for ballast cars, hydraulic dump cars, and air dump cars as...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loram-acquires-montana-hydraulics-assets-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-big-city-transit-systems-say-service-will-be-mostly-back-to-normal-in-2021-even-if-ridership-isnt-2021-01-12"Ridership and fare revenue remain at a fraction of pre-crisis levels, but thanks to billions of dollars in federal and provincial aid cities are......Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-big-city-transit-systems-say-service-will-be-mostly-back-to-normal-in-2021-even-if-ridership-isnt-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-business-survey-turns-positive-for-first-time-since-pandemic-began-2021-01-12"The survey, conducted ahead of many tougher restrictions aimed at curbing surging COVID-19 infections, found that... (Gordon, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-business-survey-turns-positive-for-first-time-since-pandemic-began-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-to-examine-railway-crossings-that-could-cost-93m-2021-01-12"The three intersections were chosen, the report states, because they do not have the same potential impacts as... (Dove, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-to-examine-railway-crossings-that-could-cost-93m-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-nickel-lines-up-glencores-kidd-plant-for-a-quick-crawford-start-2021-01-12"The facility has a rated capacity of 12,500 tonnes per day and is connected to the national railway network via the Ontario Northland Railway......Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-nickel-lines-up-glencores-kidd-plant-for-a-quick-crawford-start-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donating-locomotive-17-back-on-council-table-2021-01-12"The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls has twice expressed interest in having the... (Editor, 2021) Click here for full article...Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donating-locomotive-17-back-on-council-table-2021-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-08In honour of National Bubble Bath day, here is today's bubbly fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Not only does it just feel good to have some...Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2021-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-08Each week tune into The InsideTrack Recap for a review of some of the articles you might have missed in this weeks issues of the InsideTrack....Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-insidetrack-recap-2021-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-railroader-of-the-year-keith-creel-canadian-pacific-2021-01-08"reel was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2013 and joined the CP Board of Directors in... (Vantuono, 2021) Click here for...Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2021-railroader-of-the-year-keith-creel-canadian-pacific-2021-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-08Each week CARSwill be shining a spotlight on our amazing members! Be sure to stop by any of our social media pages on Monday, January 11th, at 10:00...Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2021-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-refrigerator-car-firm-cryo-trans-purchased-by-cold-storage-specialist-lineage-2021-01-07"Lineage, a real estate investment trust based in Novi., Mich., represents more than 330 temperature-controlled... (Trains, 2021) Click here for full...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-refrigerator-car-firm-cryo-trans-purchased-by-cold-storage-specialist-lineage-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/squires-expects-norfolk-southern-to-rebound-from-tough-year-2021-01-07"NS coal volume declined 37% last year — by far the biggest drop in the industry – and its... (Stephens, 2021) Click here for full article...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/squires-expects-norfolk-southern-to-rebound-from-tough-year-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2020-financial-and-operating-results-on-january-26-2021-2021-01-07"CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m.... (CN, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2020-financial-and-operating-results-on-january-26-2021-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-railroads-looking-to-the-future-2021-01-07"In December, 10 of the 20 carload commodity categories tracked by AAR each month saw carload gains compared with... (Luczak, 2021) Click here for...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-railroads-looking-to-the-future-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-traffic-rose-13-in-week-ended-jan-2-2021-01-07"In the week ended Dec. 26, North American rail traffic rose 7%. North American traffic ended the 53-week year down 6.7%, as rising... (Kellaher,...Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-rail-traffic-rose-13-in-week-ended-jan-2-2021-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2021-01-05Message from CARS President, Sylvia Newell: "As president of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers, I’d like to wish the entire industry a...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-new-year-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-30th-celebrations-2021-01-05In an industry full of people who give so much of their lives and spend years creating different ways to bring families, businesses and even entire...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-30th-celebrations-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-completes-us-federal-requirement-to-operate-positive-train-control-ahead-of-schedule-2021-01-05"CN (TSX: CNR)(NYSE: CNI) announced today that it has successfully completed the federally required interoperability testing with tenant railroads so...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-completes-us-federal-requirement-to-operate-positive-train-control-ahead-of-schedule-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-best-ever-year-quarter-december-for-canadian-grain-transport-2021-01-05"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) moved 31.32 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in 2020, more than... (CP, 2021)...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-best-ever-year-quarter-december-for-canadian-grain-transport-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-fourth-quarter-2020-earnings-results-on-january-27-2021-2021-01-05"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its fourth-quarter 2020 financial and operating results after the market close... (CP, 2021)...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-report-fourth-quarter-2020-earnings-results-on-january-27-2021-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pilot-project-launched-to-reduce-wildlife-train-deaths-shows-promise-in-banff-park-officials-say-2021-01-05"West of the Banff townsite — where the tracks curve through thick forests and steep hills — they have cut about... (CBC, 2021) Click here for full...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pilot-project-launched-to-reduce-wildlife-train-deaths-shows-promise-in-banff-park-officials-say-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-report-higher-grain-transport-numbers-thanks-to-hopper-car-additions-2021-01-05"It says it moved a record 8.84 million tonnes in the fourth quarter, aided by a record haul of 2.84 million tonnes in... (Canadian Press, 2021)...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-report-higher-grain-transport-numbers-thanks-to-hopper-car-additions-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-continues-major-track-upgrades-into-2021-on-canadas-busiest-rail-corridor-2021-01-05"Metrolinx says its teams have been safely meeting project-related challenges throughout 2020 as they work to... (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-continues-major-track-upgrades-into-2021-on-canadas-busiest-rail-corridor-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sunrise-brief-battery-electric-locomotive-enters-service-2021-01-05"NPPD will secure the generation resources and power will be delivered by Norris Public Power District, a wholesale customer of... (Wagman, 2021)...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sunrise-brief-battery-electric-locomotive-enters-service-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-sets-grain-movement-record-for-tenth-consecutive-month-2021-01-05"This brings the volume of grain moved in the 2020-2021 crop year to-date via carload to 14.5 MMT, exceeding the... (CN, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-sets-grain-movement-record-for-tenth-consecutive-month-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2021-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-transit-amtrak-to-get-funds-in-coronavirus-aid-and-stimulus-package-2020-12-22"The Washington Post reports the House summary of the bill’s contents lists $14 billion in aid for transit, and $1 billion for Amtrak as part of a......Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-transit-amtrak-to-get-funds-in-coronavirus-aid-and-stimulus-package-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-will-advance-eglinton-east-lrt-and-waterfront-transit-network-2020-12-22"The Eglinton East LRT is a planned 15-km (9.3-mile) extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT from Kennedy Station to Malvern, with up to... (Mass...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-will-advance-eglinton-east-lrt-and-waterfront-transit-network-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chart-charts-canadian-hydrogen-course-2020-12-22"Chart’s investment in HTEC comes at the same time that the Canadian government deployed its Hydrogen Strategy for Canada, and Canadian Pacific...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chart-charts-canadian-hydrogen-course-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-to-pilot-hydrogen-powered-train-2020-12-22"Chief executive Keith Creel says the project will position the Calgary company as a leader in... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-to-pilot-hydrogen-powered-train-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/205-new-skytrain-cars-are-being-added-to-translinks-fleet-but-wont-arrive-until-2023-2020-12-22"Translink has tapped Bombardier for the new cars that will serve Metro Vancouver and its expanded... (CTVNewsVancouver.ca Staff, 2020) Click here...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/205-new-skytrain-cars-are-being-added-to-translinks-fleet-but-wont-arrive-until-2023-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-the-luxury-trains-inspiring-slow-travel-in-2021-2020-12-22"Featuring interiors by the same designer as the Seven Star Sleeper train, the carriages of 36+3 blend classic Japanese and modern... (Hill, 2020)...Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-the-luxury-trains-inspiring-slow-travel-in-2021-2020-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-18Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak and...Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-18In honour of National Underdog Day, here is today's psychological Fun Fact! Did you know that... "Psychologists consistently find that people get...Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-12-18Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the...Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canadian-firm-develops-transit-system-thats-part-bus-part-light-rail-2020-12-17"The company says the system can be built for about $10 million per kilometer (about $16 million per mile), is available... (Trains, 2020) Click here...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canadian-firm-develops-transit-system-thats-part-bus-part-light-rail-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-awards-62-million-in-tod-planning-grants-2020-12-17"The funds will go to nine projects in seven states and will help communities examine ways to improve economic... (Federal Transit Administration,...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-awards-62-million-in-tod-planning-grants-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-likely-delayed-as-city-hits-pause-due-to-provincial-concerns-2020-12-17"Proponents of the project warned just over a week ago that the project could be delayed because of foot... (Anderson, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-likely-delayed-as-city-hits-pause-due-to-provincial-concerns-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-final-rule-for-state-grade-crossing-plans-2020-12-17"It requires each state to develop and implement (or update) an action plan, which must... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-final-rule-for-state-grade-crossing-plans-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2020-12-17The CARS team and our hardworking members, wish you a safe and healthy holiday season.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-holidays-from-cars-and-its-members-2020-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-of-hydrogen-powered-trains-continues-but-battery-powered-equipment-making-more-inroads-2020-12-15"Almost every European country has signed up to remove diesel-powered trains by 2050 to lower future... (Fender, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-of-hydrogen-powered-trains-continues-but-battery-powered-equipment-making-more-inroads-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/track-installation-begins-on-trillium-line-south-extension-yard-2020-12-15"Construction began last year on the new Walkley Yard, which will include a... (Wanek-Libman, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/track-installation-begins-on-trillium-line-south-extension-yard-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-arm-alstom-teleste-dewberry-urban-and-aslrra-dec-14-2020-12-15"The firm will review the existing wheel/rail profile compatibility, analyze rail profile and... (Progressive Railroading, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-arm-alstom-teleste-dewberry-urban-and-aslrra-dec-14-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-invests-in-railway-cybersecurity-specialist-cylus-signs-strategic-cooperation-agreement-2020-12-15"The deal also includes a strategic cooperation agreement to build a... (Alstom, 2020) Click here for full article References: Alstom. (2020,...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-invests-in-railway-cybersecurity-specialist-cylus-signs-strategic-cooperation-agreement-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-transport-canada-plan-to-require-more-rail-data-begins-comment-period-2020-12-15"Transport Canada has begun the consultation period on a proposal to collect new data from Class I freight railroads, including... (News Wire, 2020)...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-transport-canada-plan-to-require-more-rail-data-begins-comment-period-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hcry-extends-closure-date-to-mid-2021-2020-12-15"TShutdown warnings and subsidy requests are not new to HCRY, which is owned by... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hcry-extends-closure-date-to-mid-2021-2020-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-11Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on TrinityRail and Universal Rail Systems....Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-11In honour of Computer Science Education Week , here is today's Computer Programing Fun Fact! Did you know that... "The First Computer Programmer Was...Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rjcorman-completes-short-line-transload-acquisitions-2020-12-10"They operate in New York and Pennsylvania (see map below), and move commodities such as sand, scrap, feed... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rjcorman-completes-short-line-transload-acquisitions-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-adds-new-digital-payment-options-2020-12-10"Once logged in, customers can save their preferred digital payment method as a default payment option in... (Amtrak, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-adds-new-digital-payment-options-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-start-designing-pathway-on-unused-rail-bridge-2020-12-10"The city bought the rail bridge from Canadian Pacific Railway in 2005 and it is in the city's master plan for it to... (Porter, 2020) Click here for...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-start-designing-pathway-on-unused-rail-bridge-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-transportation-committee-shows-interest-in-loop-while-endorsing-gatineau-tram-line-2020-12-10"The transportation committee endorsed recommendations by Ottawa staff to support two options for bringing... (Wiling, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-transportation-committee-shows-interest-in-loop-while-endorsing-gatineau-tram-line-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-names-canadian-pacifics-keith-creel-railroader-of-the-year-2021-2020-12-10"A cover profile of Mr. Creel and his leadership at CP will appear in the... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article References: CP. (2020, November...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-names-canadian-pacifics-keith-creel-railroader-of-the-year-2021-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-2021-intermodal-terminals-holiday-schedule-2020-12-10"Please refer to the document below to access the schedules for our Intermodal Terminals during the ... (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-2021-intermodal-terminals-holiday-schedule-2020-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-contact-rubber-inc-2020-12-08CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Contact Rubber Inc. Contact Rubber is a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber molded parts,...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-contact-rubber-inc-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ctc-awards-3924mm-for-10-freight-passenger-rail-projects-updated-2020-12-08"The funding comes from three programs under California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1), which provides... (Luczak, 2020) Click...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ctc-awards-3924mm-for-10-freight-passenger-rail-projects-updated-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-proposing-multi-purpose-logistics-park-2020-12-08"The project will ensure critical infrastructure is in place in Vancouver, Canada’s largest trade gateway, to meet current and... (Inside Logistics...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-proposing-multi-purpose-logistics-park-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ctc-approves-2-billion-in-sb-1-funding-including-4336-million-for-transit-projects-2020-12-08"The CTC says the SCCP is designed to reduce congestion in highly traveled and highly congested corridors through... (Wanek-Libman, 2020) Click here...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ctc-approves-2-billion-in-sb-1-funding-including-4336-million-for-transit-projects-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-translink-bc-ferries-getting-more-than-1b-in-pandemic-relief-funds-2020-12-08"Joyce Murray, the federal digital government minister, says the agreement will help the public transit providers cover revenue and... (The Canadian...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-translink-bc-ferries-getting-more-than-1b-in-pandemic-relief-funds-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-procurement-process-to-modernize-maintenance-centres-in-montreal-and-toronto-moves-to-second-phase-2020-12-08"Following the Request for qualifications, launched in January 2020, five companies have been selected to participate... (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-procurement-process-to-modernize-maintenance-centres-in-montreal-and-toronto-moves-to-second-phase-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-with-prestigious-a-score-for-climate-change-2020-12-08"CN was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data reported by... (CN,...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-with-prestigious-a-score-for-climate-change-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cdp-recognizes-cp-for-its-leadership-on-climate-action-with-an-a-rating-for-climate-disclosure-2020-12-08"This accomplishment represents a significant milestone in CP's journey to integrate climate-related risks and... (CP, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cdp-recognizes-cp-for-its-leadership-on-climate-action-with-an-a-rating-for-climate-disclosure-2020-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-04Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Timken Canada LP and Thermon Heating Systems...Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-04In honour of National Cookie Day, here is today's Cookie Fun Fact! Did you know that... "The first cookie dates back to the 7th Century AD in Persia,...Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-a-key-year-for-accessibility-at-via-rail-2020-12-04"Despite the pandemic, 2020 has marked a turning point for accessibility at VIA Rail. Across the organization, our teams have... (VIA Rail, 2020)...Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-a-key-year-for-accessibility-at-via-rail-2020-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-raises-over-400000-for-homeless-veterans-at-modified-annual-spin-for-a-veteran-event-2020-12-04"This year's event was held November 9 and 10, and raised over $400,000, double the original goal of $200,000, bringing the total... (CP, 2020) Click...Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-raises-over-400000-for-homeless-veterans-at-modified-annual-spin-for-a-veteran-event-2020-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-hapag-lloyd-extend-rail-transportation-agreement-add-port-of-saint-john-service-2020-12-03"CP regained access to the Port of Saint John in June 2020 with the acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway and through connections with...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-hapag-lloyd-extend-rail-transportation-agreement-add-port-of-saint-john-service-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-renews-commitment-to-support-research-and-education-at-wilfrid-laurier-universitys-centre-for-supply-chain-management-with-c500000-donation-2020-12-03"The annual World Class Supply Chain conference, presented by CN and Laurier, in partnership with the Milton Chamber of Commerce, has become an......Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-renews-commitment-to-support-research-and-education-at-wilfrid-laurier-universitys-centre-for-supply-chain-management-with-c500000-donation-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-janet-drysdale-vice-president-financial-planning-and-chantale-despres-director-sustainability-to-address-the-bmo-2020-growth-and-esg-conference-on-december-9-2020-12-03"Ghislain Houle, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Janet Drysdale, Vice-President Financial Planning and Chantale Després, Director...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-janet-drysdale-vice-president-financial-planning-and-chantale-despres-director-sustainability-to-address-the-bmo-2020-growth-and-esg-conference-on-december-9-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trimet-turns-to-virtual-reality-to-help-train-max-operators-2020-12-03"After nearly two years of development, TriMet says its VR training program will become among the first in the... (TriMet, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trimet-turns-to-virtual-reality-to-help-train-max-operators-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bombardier-confirm-receipt-of-approvals-needed-to-complete-sale-of-bombardier-transportation-to-alstom-2020-12-03"Alstom and Bombardier now expect the transaction to close... (Alstom, 2020) Click here for full article References: Alstom. (2020, December 2)....Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bombardier-confirm-receipt-of-approvals-needed-to-complete-sale-of-bombardier-transportation-to-alstom-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-veteran-harris-assisting-wi-tronix-llc-2020-12-03"Harris has more than 25 years investigating incidents in CN’s Claims and Legal departments as well as extensive experience... (Vantuono, 2020) Click...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-veteran-harris-assisting-wi-tronix-llc-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-supporting-canadas-economic-recovery-with-a-transload-and-logistics-hub-on-canadas-pacific-coast-community-engagement-process-underway-for-the-cp-logistics-park-vancouver-2020-12-03"The proposed facility, named the CP Logistics Park: Vancouver, is in the early stages of design and... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-supporting-canadas-economic-recovery-with-a-transload-and-logistics-hub-on-canadas-pacific-coast-community-engagement-process-underway-for-the-cp-logistics-park-vancouver-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-delivers-over-3-million-metric-tonnes-of-grain-for-second-month-in-a-row-2020-12-03"Containerized grain is also setting records by moving at an unprecedented pace with over 400,000 metric tonnes shipped... (CN, 2020) Click here for...Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-delivers-over-3-million-metric-tonnes-of-grain-for-second-month-in-a-row-2020-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highlights-from-the-federal-governments-fiscal-update-2020-12-01"A big reason for that eye-popping sum is the total cost of Ottawa's response to COVID-19, which amounts to... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highlights-from-the-federal-governments-fiscal-update-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kavanagh-public-transit-is-essential-in-ottawa-it-needs-permanent-federal-funding-2020-12-01"Even during COVID-19, transit has been a must for our many essential workers in hospitals, long-term care homes and even... (Kavanagh, 2020) Click...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kavanagh-public-transit-is-essential-in-ottawa-it-needs-permanent-federal-funding-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-invest-in-accessible-public-transit-for-greenstone-kenora-machin-2020-12-01"These investments will ensure each community has the infrastructure they need to provide reliable and accessible... (Infrastructure Canada, 2020)...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-invest-in-accessible-public-transit-for-greenstone-kenora-machin-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/q3-results-via-rail-continues-to-manage-the-impacts-of-the-pandemic-2020-12-01"Preventive measures implemented in response to COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of passengers and employees... (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/q3-results-via-rail-continues-to-manage-the-impacts-of-the-pandemic-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-unveils-new-spending-measures-to-assist-airline-tourism-industries-2020-12-01"$188 million in funding for VIA Rail Canada was also announced to offset operating shortfalls over... (Gaviola, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-unveils-new-spending-measures-to-assist-airline-tourism-industries-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-south-shore-double-track-project-advances-with-demolition-contract-2020-12-01"The double tracking between Gary, Ind., and Michigan City, which also will require four new bridges and eight new station... (Trains, 2020) Click...Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-south-shore-double-track-project-advances-with-demolition-contract-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-hires-new-cfo-as-it-works-to-transform-its-business-2020-12-01"Mr. Demosky previously served as president and chief executive of railway company Universal Rail Systems Inc. and before that as CFO of Canadian......Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-hires-new-cfo-as-it-works-to-transform-its-business-2020-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-27Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on T-Rail Products Inc. and The Greenbrier...Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-27In honour of National Day of Giving coming up next week, here is today's volunteering Fun Fact! Did you know that... "In 2018, over 12.7 million...Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-bounce-back-from-summer-lows-in-september-says-cer-2020-11-26"The Canada Energy Regulator says rail shipments of oil in September amounted to 94,440 barrels... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-bounce-back-from-summer-lows-in-september-says-cer-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-amsted-rail-db-bombardier-thales-keolis-and-hub-group-nov-25-2020-11-26"Carter succeeds John Wories, who is stepping down from his role after a career... (Progressive Railroading, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-amsted-rail-db-bombardier-thales-keolis-and-hub-group-nov-25-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/austin-transit-partnership-begins-recruiting-to-deliver-project-connect-2020-11-26"The ATP was recently established after a historical vote on November 3 that approved funding for... (Mass Transit, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/austin-transit-partnership-begins-recruiting-to-deliver-project-connect-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-announces-major-change-in-train-crew-work-rules-2020-11-26"The new rules place a 12-hour limit on a single work shift (the previous limit had been 16 hours), and institute limits of... (Trains, 2020) Click...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-announces-major-change-in-train-crew-work-rules-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-rail-traffic-stats-show-continuing-intermodal-strength-2020-11-26"The cumulative total of 22,268,906 carloads and intermodal units is a 8.5% decrease from 2019 levels, but as little as... (Trains, 2020) Click here...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-rail-traffic-stats-show-continuing-intermodal-strength-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-firm-linsinger-introduces-hydrogen-powered-milling-train-2020-11-26"That milling train used the latest generation of electric drive and milling technology, facilitating the conversion, and is capable of working......Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-equipment-firm-linsinger-introduces-hydrogen-powered-milling-train-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jj-ruest-president-and-chief-executive-officer-and-ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-credit-suisses-8th-annual-virtual-industrials-conference-on-december-3-2020-11-26"JJ Ruest, President and Chief Executive Officer and Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE:...Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jj-ruest-president-and-chief-executive-officer-and-ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-credit-suisses-8th-annual-virtual-industrials-conference-on-december-3-2020-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/large-railway-shareholder-seeks-cn-cp-climate-plans-and-strategies-to-cut-emissions-2020-11-24"TCI Fund Management Ltd., owned by British billionaire Christopher Hohn, has proposed motions at each... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/large-railway-shareholder-seeks-cn-cp-climate-plans-and-strategies-to-cut-emissions-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-utah-considers-cog-railway-to-serve-ski-resorts-2020-11-24"A cog railway has been added to the list of options under consideration by the Utah Department of Transportation to address... (Trains, 2020) Click...Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-utah-considers-cog-railway-to-serve-ski-resorts-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-supports-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-2020-11-24"TCFD was established by the international Financial Stability Board in 2015, and published recommendations in 2017 for reporting climate-related......Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-supports-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rare-trains-featured-in-woburn-authors-new-photograph-book-2020-11-24"David originally lived on the southern region, but as the result of a family move ended up living on the former... (Mason, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rare-trains-featured-in-woburn-authors-new-photograph-book-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-via-plans-for-western-canada-service-uncertain-as-virus-cases-increase-updated-2020-11-24"A tour operator who took part in a briefing call said the train would operate with new rules: the Park-class dome-observation-lounge will be closed,...Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-via-plans-for-western-canada-service-uncertain-as-virus-cases-increase-updated-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-20Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Stella-Jones Inc., Sumitomo Corporation, and...Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-20In honour of next week being National Game and Puzzle Week , here is today's game-themed Fun Fact! Did you know that... "There are plenty of...Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/multimedia-update-cn-proud-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary-of-its-privatization-2020-11-19"Exactly 25 years ago today, the Government of Canada put CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) shares up for sale to... (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/multimedia-update-cn-proud-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary-of-its-privatization-2020-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-will-launch-a-new-train-journey-in-the-usa-for-2021-2020-11-19"Rocky Mountaineer operates multi-day, daytime train journeys that feature incredible scenery, regional cuisine, and attentive... (Rocky Mountaineer,...Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-will-launch-a-new-train-journey-in-the-usa-for-2021-2020-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/real-time-heats-up-in-b2b-while-blockchain-gains-traction-2020-11-19"That includes advancements in Canada's upcoming Real-Time Rail, as well as adoption by Transcard of Mastercard's Track Business Payment Service to...Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/real-time-heats-up-in-b2b-while-blockchain-gains-traction-2020-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-excellence-of-the-new-ion-light-rail-project-recognized-at-the-national-level-2020-11-19"This transit system, part of a PPP, provides daily travel to some 25,000 passengers along 16 kms, serving 19 stations, including Kitchener and...Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-excellence-of-the-new-ion-light-rail-project-recognized-at-the-national-level-2020-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-edmonton-transit-text-service-lets-riders-message-dispatch-for-security-help-2020-11-17"The service will allow Edmontonians to discreetly report security concerns, such as harassment, disorder and suspicious... (Snowdon, 2020) Click...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-edmonton-transit-text-service-lets-riders-message-dispatch-for-security-help-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-option-comes-forward-as-potential-closure-of-huron-central-rail-looms-2020-11-17"Milad Mansour is the president and founder of Milman Industries who has expressed serious interest in taking... (Roberts, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-option-comes-forward-as-potential-closure-of-huron-central-rail-looms-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-rem-light-rail-vehicle-for-montreal-2020-11-17"Owner-operator Caisse de dépot et placement (Caisse), Quebec’s public pension fund, is contributing... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-look-rem-light-rail-vehicle-for-montreal-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/blowing-leaves-snow-give-automated-shuttle-trial-in-ottawa-first-real-world-test-2020-11-17"The shuttles can seat up to six people at a time and can travel at speeds of up to... (Fleming & Pringle, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/blowing-leaves-snow-give-automated-shuttle-trial-in-ottawa-first-real-world-test-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognized-for-leadership-in-sustainability-named-to-2020-dow-jones-sustainability-index-north-america-2020-11-17"The index measures corporate sustainability leaders' performance through a comprehensive assessment of... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognized-for-leadership-in-sustainability-named-to-2020-dow-jones-sustainability-index-north-america-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/serena-ryder-the-trews-to-headline-star-studded-cp-holiday-train-at-home-concert-holiday-train-approaches-20-million-raised-2020-11-17"CP will donate $1.24 million this year to 201 food banks in communities that ordinarily host... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/serena-ryder-the-trews-to-headline-star-studded-cp-holiday-train-at-home-concert-holiday-train-approaches-20-million-raised-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/djsi-recognizes-cn-as-sustainability-leader-2020-11-17"The DJSI follows a best-in-class approach, surveying sustainability leaders from each industry on a... (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/djsi-recognizes-cn-as-sustainability-leader-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-one-of-canadas-top-100-employers-2020-11-17"This award recognizes CN’s commitment to provide exceptional employee programs and workplace policies. In particular, its commitment to... (CN,...Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-one-of-canadas-top-100-employers-2020-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-13In honour of World Kindness Day, here is today's kind Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Dr. IsHak says studies have also linked random acts of...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-13Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Siemens Canada Limited, Ekyrail Enterprises...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dominique-malenfant-executive-vice-president-and-chief-information-and-technology-officer-and-rob-reilly-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-to-address-2020-scotiabank-transportation-and-industrials-conference-on-november-17-2020-11-13"Dominique Malenfant, Executive Vice-President and Chief Information and Technology Officer and Rob Reilly, Executive Vice-President and Chief...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dominique-malenfant-executive-vice-president-and-chief-information-and-technology-officer-and-rob-reilly-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-to-address-2020-scotiabank-transportation-and-industrials-conference-on-november-17-2020-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-calls-hamilton-lrt-a-good-project-2020-11-13"He said he could not give a 100 per cent direct answer to the question of whether the province would endorse... (Rankin, 2020) Click here for full...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-calls-hamilton-lrt-a-good-project-2020-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-johnstown-signs-logistec-for-another-10-years-2020-11-12"The facility specializes in wind energy components to serve wind farms in the southern Ontario region, as well as dimensional steel products and a...Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-johnstown-signs-logistec-for-another-10-years-2020-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jaguar-transport-buys-five-railroads-2020-11-12"Jaguar is partnered with OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund (OPTrust), which invests and manages one of Canada’s largest pension funds and has...Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jaguar-transport-buys-five-railroads-2020-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-five-year-plan-says-third-canadian-trip-wont-be-restored-casts-doubt-on-trains-future-2020-11-12"Other portions of the plan detail ongoing efforts to create VIA’s own dedicated right-of-way for portions of its Toronto-Montreal-Quebec City...Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-five-year-plan-says-third-canadian-trip-wont-be-restored-casts-doubt-on-trains-future-2020-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nussbaum-national-capital-region-loop-is-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-2020-11-10"As COVID-19 continues to disrupt old habits and impels us to rethink how we move from home to work to play and back, a confluence... (Nussbaum,...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nussbaum-national-capital-region-loop-is-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-orders-trains-to-slow-down-in-the-cold-2020-11-10"Key trains have one or more loaded tank cars of dangerous goods that are toxic by inhalation; or contain 20 ... (Inside Logistics Online Staff,...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-orders-trains-to-slow-down-in-the-cold-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-manned-hyperloop-technology-test-in-las-vegas-2020-11-10"The company’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder Josh Giegel and Director of Passenger Experience Sara Luchian rode in a two-seat... (Luczak,...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-manned-hyperloop-technology-test-in-las-vegas-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-revises-cold-weather-rules-for-hazardous-material-trains-2020-11-10"Canada revises rules on cold-weather speed restrictions for hazardous-material trains Canada’s Minister of Transport on Friday issued an order...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-canada-revises-cold-weather-rules-for-hazardous-material-trains-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-executive-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-to-address-scotiabank-transportation-and-industrials-conference-on-november-17-2020-2020-11-10"Canadian Pacific's (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. John Brooks, will address... (CP, 2020) Click here...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-executive-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-to-address-scotiabank-transportation-and-industrials-conference-on-november-17-2020-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-leaders-to-address-the-2020-baird-global-industrial-conference-on-november-12-2020-11-10"Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, James Cairns, Senior Vice-President, Rail Centric Supply Chain and Keith...Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-leaders-to-address-the-2020-baird-global-industrial-conference-on-november-12-2020-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-06In honour of National Nachos Day, here is today's yummy food Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "The “recipe” for original nachos was super...Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-06Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Remcan Projects LP and Ronsco Inc.! -------...Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-thank-you-2020-11-05With over 200 registrations, 18 exhibitors, four keynote speakers, three innovation zone presentations, three awards, two happy hosts, and one...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-thank-you-2020-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-best-ever-month-for-canadian-grain-transport-exceeds-3-mmt-for-first-time-2020-11-05"This exceeds the highest-ever record for a month, set in April 2020, by 6.9 percent. It also betters the previous October record of... (CP, 2020)...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-best-ever-month-for-canadian-grain-transport-exceeds-3-mmt-for-first-time-2020-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-set-monthly-record-by-moving-63m-tonnes-of-grain-in-october-2020-11-05"Canada's two largest railways transported a record monthly total of 6.3 million tonnes of Canadian grain... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-set-monthly-record-by-moving-63m-tonnes-of-grain-in-october-2020-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-via-rail-canada-to-get-new-reservation-system-2020-11-05"The IT firm says the new system will be “a first step toward helping the company create an integrated... (Trains, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digest-via-rail-canada-to-get-new-reservation-system-2020-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-shatters-grain-record-by-delivering-biggest-month-ever-2020-11-03"CN is also pleased to announce that it will be receiving its first shipment of the 1,500 North American Built, new generation, high-capacity,...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-shatters-grain-record-by-delivering-biggest-month-ever-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-tsb-adds-unplanned-railway-movements-to-safety-watchlist-2020-11-03"The list is compiled as a result of hundreds of investigations, compelling findings, data and active... (Progressive Railroading, 2020) Click here...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-tsb-adds-unplanned-railway-movements-to-safety-watchlist-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/todays-letters-proposed-ottawa-gatineau-rail-loop-could-help-unite-us-2020-11-03"Whichever rail link route is decided upon and whichever downtown Ottawa street is turned into a pedestrian street will only be... (Ottawa Citizen,...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/todays-letters-proposed-ottawa-gatineau-rail-loop-could-help-unite-us-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-bus-announces-an-important-order-from-halifax-transit-2020-11-03"To meet the needs of fleet expansion and replacement, the five-year contract provides for the delivery of up to... (Nova Bus, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-bus-announces-an-important-order-from-halifax-transit-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-approves-3b-barrhaven-lrt-wish-2020-11-03"The transportation committee Monday approved the preliminary plan for the 10-kilometre LRT extension from Baseline station at... (Chianello, 2020)...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-approves-3b-barrhaven-lrt-wish-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marigold-infrastructure-partners-named-preferred-proponent-of-edmonton-valley-line-west-lrt-project-2020-11-03"The project entered procurement in January with three teams shortlisted to participate in the Request for Proposal phase... (Wanek-Libman, 2020)...Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marigold-infrastructure-partners-named-preferred-proponent-of-edmonton-valley-line-west-lrt-project-2020-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-30Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on RailTerm and Railway Equipment Company!...Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-30In honour of Halloween, here is today's spooky Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "No, the screaming tunnel isn’t a new amusement park ride to...Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-5-days-away-2020-10-30On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-5-days-away-2020-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-1-week-away-2020-10-29On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-1-week-away-2020-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-loop-transit-project-will-start-with-king-street-in-spring-2020-10-29"The project will create dedicated bus-only lanes along a series of streets that frame the downtown... (Lupton, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-loop-transit-project-will-start-with-king-street-in-spring-2020-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-markets-have-yet-to-recover-cn-rail-sees-oil-shipments-decline-but-grain-booms-2020-10-29"The Montreal-based railway says its operating metrics are improving and it has brought back many of the employees... (Marowits, 2020) Click here for...Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-markets-have-yet-to-recover-cn-rail-sees-oil-shipments-decline-but-grain-booms-2020-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-deploying-new-broken-rail-detection-system-in-dark-territory-2020-10-29"The system, which is being installed initially on the North Line in Alberta and Saskatchewan, will make the... (Stephens, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-deploying-new-broken-rail-detection-system-in-dark-territory-2020-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-1-week-away-2020-10-27On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-1-week-away-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-renews-call-for-ottawa-gatineau-rail-loop-and-transformation-of-wellington-street-2020-10-27"After writing an opinion piece for the Citizen in spring 2019, Bob Plamondon started receiving support for his idea... (Willing, 2020) Click here...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-renews-call-for-ottawa-gatineau-rail-loop-and-transformation-of-wellington-street-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-coalition-rallies-to-revive-vancouver-island-rail-service-2020-10-27"The Vancouver Island Transportation Corridor Coalition (VITCC) formed three months ago with a goal of allocating... (Lloyd, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-coalition-rallies-to-revive-vancouver-island-rail-service-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/purely-canada-foods-announces-rail-yard-capacity-expansion-2020-10-27"The Purely Canada expansion of the rail by 13,500 feet will give Purely Canada a total of over 21,000 feet of rail track capacity and facilitate...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/purely-canada-foods-announces-rail-yard-capacity-expansion-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-awards-2019-2020-elevator-of-the-year-in-canada-and-the-us-2020-10-27"CP presents this award annually to the grain elevators that achieve high volumes from a single loading point... (CP, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-awards-2019-2020-elevator-of-the-year-in-canada-and-the-us-2020-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-23On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-23Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Quality Railway Services Ltd. and Progress...Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-23In honour of National iPod Day, here is today's iPod themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "On October 23, 2001, Apple lifted the curtain on...Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-declares-dividend-2020-10-22"​The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today declared a... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-declares-dividend-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-a-gradual-service-resumption-in-western-canada-2020-10-22"​After a very thorough evaluation of its health and safety protocols, including physical distancing... (VIA, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-a-gradual-service-resumption-in-western-canada-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-declares-fourth-quarter-2020-dividend-2020-10-22"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a fourth-quarter 2020 dividend on the... (CN, 2020) Click here...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-declares-fourth-quarter-2020-dividend-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-third-quarter-results-capitalizing-on-sequential-improvements-in-key-markets-2020-10-22"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ... (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-third-quarter-results-capitalizing-on-sequential-improvements-in-key-markets-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2020-financial-and-operating-results-today-2020-10-22"Parties wishing to participate in or listen to the third-quarter 2020 presentation and question-and-answer period by telephone should... (CN, 2020)...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2020-financial-and-operating-results-today-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-announces-ceo-kevin-desmond-to-leave-organization-in-early-2021-2020-10-22"After almost five years as CEO, Desmond is stepping away from his role and returning to the... (TransLink, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-announces-ceo-kevin-desmond-to-leave-organization-in-early-2021-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-csx-a-difficult-third-quarter-updated-2020-10-22"Revenue for 3Q20 decreased 11% over the prior year to $2.65 billion “as intermodal volume growth was more than... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-csx-a-difficult-third-quarter-updated-2020-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-20On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-the-detroit-river-rail-tunnel-2020-10-20"​Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) and OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in the province of ... (CP, 2020) Click...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-the-detroit-river-rail-tunnel-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-recall-remaining-employees-in-first-week-of-november-2020-10-20"​This will help the agency meet service demands brought about by changing ridership patterns, a major planned ... (TTC, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-recall-remaining-employees-in-first-week-of-november-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lion-electric-not-afraid-to-step-into-spotlight-with-amazon-order-2020-10-20"​In September, The Lion Electric Co. reached an agreement for the delivery of 10 fully-electric Lion6 trucks to the... (Bouchard, 2020) Click here...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lion-electric-not-afraid-to-step-into-spotlight-with-amazon-order-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/salcef-acquires-majority-of-delta-railroad-construction-2020-10-20"A subsidiary of Italy-based Salcef Group has acquired 90% of the share capital of U.S.-based railway construction... (Burroughs, 2020) Click here...Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/salcef-acquires-majority-of-delta-railroad-construction-2020-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-16Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Procor Limited! ------- Take a moment to check...Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-16Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-16In honour of National Dictionary Day, here is today's Dictionary themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Move over,...Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-16On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plans-to-keep-borders-closed-until-covid-19-cases-drop-2020-10-15"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated he plans to keep Canada’s borders closed as long as coronavirus... (Bolongaro, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plans-to-keep-borders-closed-until-covid-19-cases-drop-2020-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-rises-as-staggers-turns-40-serendipity-2020-10-15"North American rail volume for the week on 12 reporting U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads totaled 329,614 carloads, down 3.5% compared......Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-rises-as-staggers-turns-40-serendipity-2020-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-railway-monarch-gold-ink-mou-2020-10-15"The MOU's first phase consists of an economic study of infrastructure for the transportation of ore by train from... (Progressive Railroading, 2020)...Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-railway-monarch-gold-ink-mou-2020-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-launches-stop-trains-cant-awareness-campaign-2020-10-13"This national $6.6-million safety campaign will run on radio, digital and social media, and will also target... (Federal Railroad Administration,...Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-launches-stop-trains-cant-awareness-campaign-2020-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-seeks-logistics-boost-from-blockchain-tech-2020-10-13"As announced in a press statement last Thursday, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) aims to use the platform to create, share and amend documents......Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-seeks-logistics-boost-from-blockchain-tech-2020-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cni-set-to-announce-quarterly-earnings-on-tuesday-2020-10-13"The transportation company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of... (MARKETBEAT, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cni-set-to-announce-quarterly-earnings-on-tuesday-2020-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-13On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-09Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on PNR RailWorks Inc. and New York Air Brake!...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-09In honour of National Moldy Cheese Day, here is today's Cheese themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "In 2019, the volume of cheese produced...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-09Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-09On November 4th, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST, CARS will be hosting a fully virtual conference on a new and exciting platform in place of the cancelled...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-national-railway-day-2020-2020-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/making-thanksgiving-2020-a-safe-and-healthy-one-2020-10-08"Before you head off on a Thanksgiving hiking adventure, review these simple rail safety rules... (Operation Lifesaver, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/making-thanksgiving-2020-a-safe-and-healthy-one-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-board-appoints-margaret-a-mckenzie-to-its-board-of-directors-2020-10-08"Ms. McKenzie, 58, has more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector in the areas of management, finance, accounting, compensation and......Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-board-appoints-margaret-a-mckenzie-to-its-board-of-directors-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reason-not-the-need-2021-financial-desk-book-2020-10-08"Many interested parties in the railcar and rail leasing industry would like an incentive to maneuver assets that are earning... (Nahass, 2020) Click...Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reason-not-the-need-2021-financial-desk-book-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-sudbury-rail-line-important-minister-2020-10-08"Mona Fortier said the federal government is continuing to work with the province and other stakeholders in an attempt to... (Della-Mattia, 2020)...Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-sudbury-rail-line-important-minister-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-08Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-notch-record-third-quarter-grain-hauls-as-global-demand-continues-to-surge-2020-10-06"Canadian National Railway Co. said it moved 7.76 million tonnes of grain in the third quarter and 2.81 million in September alone, both new records...Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-notch-record-third-quarter-grain-hauls-as-global-demand-continues-to-surge-2020-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-celebrates-accessibility-at-wellesley-chester-stations-2020-10-06"As part of the upgrade, ceramic and glass mosaics will be installed next to the elevators and above the main... (TTC, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-celebrates-accessibility-at-wellesley-chester-stations-2020-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ps-technology-releases-precision-train-builder-2020-10-06"PTB, developed with three functioning modules—E•R Analyzer™, PTB Validator™, and PTB Monitor™—“scientifically addresses essential needs of...Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ps-technology-releases-precision-train-builder-2020-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-10m-available-to-tackle-covid-related-operational-challenges-2020-10-06"Demonstration grants in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are authorized under FTA’s Public Transportation... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-10m-available-to-tackle-covid-related-operational-challenges-2020-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-02Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on MPL Innovations, Inc., The Greenbrier...Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-02In honour of National Name Your Car Day, here is today's Car themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Pickup truck owners are also prone to...Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-02Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-youtube-channel-2020-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-issues-presidential-permit-authorizing-22b-railway-between-alaska-and-alberta-2020-10-01"The president had tweeted his intent to issue the permit on Friday, based on the recommendations of Alaska Senator... (Rieger, 2020) Click here for...Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-issues-presidential-permit-authorizing-22b-railway-between-alaska-and-alberta-2020-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cn-publishes-2020-2021-winter-plan-2020-10-01"In accordance with the requirements of Canada’s Transportation Modernization Act and with the input of key stakeholders, the plan... (CN, 2020)...Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cn-publishes-2020-2021-winter-plan-2020-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sudbury-competitor-looks-to-take-over-sault-to-sudbury-rail-line-as-current-operator-threatens-pullout-2020-10-01"The Montreal-based subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming hasn't provided an official closure date but intends to... (Ross, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sudbury-competitor-looks-to-take-over-sault-to-sudbury-rail-line-as-current-operator-threatens-pullout-2020-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-vancouver-broadway-subway-in-canada-set-to-begin-2020-10-01"Using a design-build-finance approach, includes the design and construction of 5.7 new kilometres of network, part of which... (Jean-Claude, 2020)...Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-vancouver-broadway-subway-in-canada-set-to-begin-2020-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/campaign-urges-government-to-repair-rail-line-to-sydney-harbour-2020-09-29"Albert Barbusci, CEO of Sydney Harbour Investment Partners, said an international shipping company is ready to sign on to the ..." (Ayers, 2020)...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/campaign-urges-government-to-repair-rail-line-to-sydney-harbour-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-railroad-between-alberta-and-alaska-gets-thumbs-up-from-trump-2020-09-29"The president tweeted Saturday that he "will be issuing a Presidential Permit" approving the so-called Alaska to ..." (Flanagan, 2020) Click here...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-railroad-between-alberta-and-alaska-gets-thumbs-up-from-trump-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navis-rail-offering-webinar-2020-09-29"Navis Rail (formerly Biarri Rail) on Oct. 7 will present a webinar, “Leveraging Advanced Planning Tools to Determine Optimal Asset Acquisition...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/navis-rail-offering-webinar-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-impacts-on-ridership-arent-derailing-transit-planning-2020-09-29"There are a few big transit projects in the the Ottawa-Gatineau area, ones largely envisioned to handle the... (Willing, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-impacts-on-ridership-arent-derailing-transit-planning-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-postpones-the-service-resumption-of-the-canadian-and-the-ocean-2020-09-29"Recent bulletins by authorities show that a second wave of the pandemic has begun in some regions... (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-postpones-the-service-resumption-of-the-canadian-and-the-ocean-2020-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-25Today's Fact was submitted by member Grant Vale, so here is today's Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "In the mid-1930s, the Canadian Pacific...Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-25Each week CARS is shining the spotlight on our members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Holland LP! ------- Take a moment to check out the...Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-police-issue-tips-and-reminders-during-railway-safety-week-2020-09-24"On Tuesday, Operation Clear Track will be working with law enforcement agencies across North America during their annual ..." (Borrelli, 2020) Click...Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-police-issue-tips-and-reminders-during-railway-safety-week-2020-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mobilitie-bart-to-deliver-next-generation-digital-railway-2020-09-24"The new digital network will modernize connectivity across tunnels, stations and rail cars to deliver 5G connectivity to ..." (Mass Transit, 2020)...Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mobilitie-bart-to-deliver-next-generation-digital-railway-2020-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2020-financial-and-operating-results-on-oct-20-2020-2020-09-24"CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a webcast/conference call starting at ..." (CN, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-report-third-quarter-2020-financial-and-operating-results-on-oct-20-2020-2020-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-municipalities-join-forces-with-operation-lifesaver-to-raise-awareness-about-rail-crossing-safety-2020-09-24"Today, as part of Rail Safety Week (September 21-27, 2020), Operation Lifesaver Canada is pleased to announce that 125 rail-safety decals ..."...Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-municipalities-join-forces-with-operation-lifesaver-to-raise-awareness-about-rail-crossing-safety-2020-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2020-moves-to-virtual-outreach-event-2020-09-22"Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads are leading..." (Wanek-Libman, 2020) Click here...Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2020-moves-to-virtual-outreach-event-2020-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stoptracktragedies-via-rail-participates-once-again-in-rail-safety-week-2020-09-22"VIA Rail Police, employees, and Operation Lifesaver ambassadors are proud to continue to take an..." (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stoptracktragedies-via-rail-participates-once-again-in-rail-safety-week-2020-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2020-be-rail-smart-and-help-us-prevent-accidents-and-injuries-at-rail-crossings-2020-09-22"With work patterns disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, CN reminds all drivers and pedestrians to be..." (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-week-2020-be-rail-smart-and-help-us-prevent-accidents-and-injuries-at-rail-crossings-2020-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-invest-in-modern-accessible-public-transit-infrastructure-for-thunder-bay-residents-2020-09-22"The Government of Canada is investing over $10.4 million in these projects through..." (Ontario, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-invest-in-modern-accessible-public-transit-infrastructure-for-thunder-bay-residents-2020-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-18Twice a week CARS is shining the spotlight on our members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Harsco Rail and Herzog Railroad Services of...Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-youtube-channel-2020-09-18Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the two Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-youtube-channel-2020-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-18Today here is a word themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Fact: Scotland has 421 words for “snow” Yes—421! That’s too many fun facts about...Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-fox-marathon-of-hope-2020-09-17"CN is especially proud to mark the 40th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope by encouraging all employees to participate in this..." (CN, 2020)...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-fox-marathon-of-hope-2020-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suppliers-reluctant-to-ship-goods-without-credit-insurance-2020-09-17"Without that insurance, Gold Medal – and thousands of other suppliers facing a similar dilemma – would be on the..." (D'Innocenzio, 2020) Click here...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suppliers-reluctant-to-ship-goods-without-credit-insurance-2020-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-are-not-playing-that-game-canadian-aluminum-producers-in-tough-spot-as-white-house-swaps-tariffs-for-quotas-2020-09-17"On Monday, he was discussing the impact of the Trump Administration’s 10 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminum, which had taken effect..." (Friedman,...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-are-not-playing-that-game-canadian-aluminum-producers-in-tough-spot-as-white-house-swaps-tariffs-for-quotas-2020-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-will-sell-rail-business-to-alstom-but-for-350m-less-than-planned-2020-09-17"The revised deal values the enterprise at $8.4 billion, but Bombardier will get about $4 billion for the business because..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-will-sell-rail-business-to-alstom-but-for-350m-less-than-planned-2020-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jj-ruest-president-and-chief-executive-officer-and-james-cairns-senior-vice-president-rail-centric-supply-chain-to-address-morgan-stanley-virtual-8th-annual-laguna-conference-on-sept-17-2020-09-15"JJ Ruest, President and Chief Executive Officer and James Cairns, Senior Vice-President, Rail Centric Supply Chain of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI),...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jj-ruest-president-and-chief-executive-officer-and-james-cairns-senior-vice-president-rail-centric-supply-chain-to-address-morgan-stanley-virtual-8th-annual-laguna-conference-on-sept-17-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognizes-customers-with-safe-shipper-award-for-exemplary-safety-behaviour-2020-09-15"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) has recognized 45 shippers with its annual Safe Shipper Award for safely transporting hazardous materials by...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-recognizes-customers-with-safe-shipper-award-for-exemplary-safety-behaviour-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-15For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-maersk-reach-agreement-that-will-benefit-north-american-customers-and-the-environment-2020-09-15"Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) and Maersk have reached an agreement to build and operate a world-class transload and...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-maersk-reach-agreement-that-will-benefit-north-american-customers-and-the-environment-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-officially-opens-new-multi-commodity-transload-facility-in-montreal-2020-09-15"The new facility will offer transloading services and supplementary intermodal transportation and distribution services from CP's Côte Saint-Luc...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-officially-opens-new-multi-commodity-transload-facility-in-montreal-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-executives-to-address-virtual-conferences-in-september-2020-09-15"Canadian Pacific's (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. John Brooks, will address the Morgan Stanley 8th...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-executives-to-address-virtual-conferences-in-september-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-call-on-canadian-universities-to-close-off-chinas-access-to-sensitive-research-2020-09-15"In Canada, the Commons Committee on Canada-China Relations heard similar allegations in testimony in the weeks leading up to..." (Dyer, 2020) Click...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/experts-call-on-canadian-universities-to-close-off-chinas-access-to-sensitive-research-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-wins-sustainable-communities-award-for-ion-light-rail-2020-09-15"The awards are handed out to municipalities for outstanding efforts in asset management, brownfields, climate change, energy, neighbourhoods,...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-wins-sustainable-communities-award-for-ion-light-rail-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-amtrak-asks-for-49-billion-to-stay-afloat-2020-09-15"William J. Flynn, who became president and CEO of Amtrak in April, said the company, which received $1 billion from..." (Wehrman, 2020) Click here...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-amtrak-asks-for-49-billion-to-stay-afloat-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-youtube-channel-2020-09-15Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the two Member Feature videos already uploaded to the channel!...Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-youtube-channel-2020-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-11Twice a week CARS is shining the spotlight on our members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Dragados Canada, inc. and GATX Rail Canada!...Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-11In celebration of National Make Your Bed Day here is a sleep themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "One small study, by researchers at Penn...Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-joining-the-commtrex-marketplace-2020-09-10"Commtrex makes it quick and easy to find and request transloading services by efficiently connecting shippers with transloading providers who can...Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-joining-the-commtrex-marketplace-2020-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/midwest-bluegrass-rail-acquires-four-short-lines-2020-09-10"The four short lines operate a combined 105 miles of branch line and industrial track and haul a wide range of..." (Progressive Railroading, 2020)...Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/midwest-bluegrass-rail-acquires-four-short-lines-2020-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lirr-unveils-new-technology-that-identifies-least-crowded-trains-before-riders-leave-home-2020-09-10"The newest feature gives customers access to the median ridership of the past seven trips of a specific..." (MTA Long Island Rail Road, 2020) Click...Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lirr-unveils-new-technology-that-identifies-least-crowded-trains-before-riders-leave-home-2020-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-pulling-for-another-round-of-government-funds-2020-09-10"Genesee & Wyoming Canada's railway operates over 288 km of leased track between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, and provides..." (CBC News, 2020)...Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-pulling-for-another-round-of-government-funds-2020-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-08For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-service-and-timetable-changes-coming-to-go-transit-on-tuesday-metrolinx-says-2020-09-08"Metrolinx has made a number of changes on board its buses and trains, since the pandemic hit Ontario in March, to keep ..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-service-and-timetable-changes-coming-to-go-transit-on-tuesday-metrolinx-says-2020-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-say-shared-saskatoon-rail-corridor-to-cut-down-on-crossings-not-feasible-report-2020-09-08"Council asked the study go ahead with a focus on using technology to minimize delays and evaluate CN and CP operating ..." (Young, 2020) Click here...Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-say-shared-saskatoon-rail-corridor-to-cut-down-on-crossings-not-feasible-report-2020-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-executives-to-address-virtual-conferences-in-september-2020-09-08"Canadian Pacific's (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. John Brooks, will address the Morgan Stanley 8th...Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-executives-to-address-virtual-conferences-in-september-2020-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bart-summer-internships-give-students-real-world-experience-in-public-transportation-2020-09-08"Nguyen and the other seven students in BART’s engineering internship program recently gave presentations on the projects they worked on ..." (Bay...Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bart-summer-internships-give-students-real-world-experience-in-public-transportation-2020-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-04Twice a week CARS will be shining the spotlight on members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Danella Company and Chemco Railway Civil...Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-04In celebration of National Food Bank Day here is a Food Bank themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "This year, total food bank visits reported...Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cummins-qsk95-for-freight-2020-09-03"Compared to traditional medium-speed (900 rpm) diesels, the QSK95 is up to 30% lighter and offers 42% lower heat rejection, with 44% lower..."...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cummins-qsk95-for-freight-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-green-lights-continuous-ultrasonic-track-inspection-2020-09-03"Railroads will be expected to utilize established methods to conduct required rail inspections, but they will also have the flexibility to...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-green-lights-continuous-ultrasonic-track-inspection-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-to-cease-operations-at-end-of-year-2020-09-03"The American-based firm, Genesee & Wyoming, said without government funding to help fix the rail line, it won't delay..." (D'Avino, 2020) Click here...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-to-cease-operations-at-end-of-year-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-zero-emission-bus-conference-highlights-key-considerations-for-electrifying-bus-fleets-2020-09-03"Conference sessions will provide attendees with the latest information on zero-emission technologies, real-world deployment examples, and future...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2020-zero-emission-bus-conference-highlights-key-considerations-for-electrifying-bus-fleets-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-and-rob-reilly-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-to-address-the-cowen-2020-global-transportation-sustainable-mobility-conference-on-september-10-2020-09-03"CN will provide a live audio webcast of all remarks via the Investors’ section of the Company’s ..." (CN, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ghislain-houle-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-and-rob-reilly-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-to-address-the-cowen-2020-global-transportation-sustainable-mobility-conference-on-september-10-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-company-snares-contract-to-build-1150-cn-rail-grain-cars-2020-09-01"The railroad operator says the deal brings to $1 billion the amount it plans to invest in Ontario by the end of 2022, including $250 million to...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-company-snares-contract-to-build-1150-cn-rail-grain-cars-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-shows-support-for-ultra-high-speed-hyperloop-between-edmonton-and-calgary-2020-09-01"Toronto-based TransPod announced Tuesday that is has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of..." (Ramsay, 2020) Click here...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-government-shows-support-for-ultra-high-speed-hyperloop-between-edmonton-and-calgary-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-in-maintenance-and-expansion-of-tracks-across-canada-2020-09-01"The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-in-maintenance-and-expansion-of-tracks-across-canada-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-risks-shift-with-pandemic-2020-09-01"There has been a major spike in the number of warnings regarding cyber security risk – a 1.8 times increase – pointing to the challenges..." (Inside...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-risks-shift-with-pandemic-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-lion-electric-co-receives-largest-order-to-date-2020-09-01"In April of 2019, CN launched a pilot program to test the use of custom-built electric trucks engineered by Quebec-based..." (CN, 2020) Click here...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-lion-electric-co-receives-largest-order-to-date-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-28Today for Fun Fact Friday we have a rubber duck themed fact! Did you know that... "In 1992, a cargo ship container tumbled into the North Pacific,...Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-28Twice a week CARS will be shining the spotlight on members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on L.B. Foster Company and CAD Railway Industries...Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-investments-in-ontario-on-track-to-reach-over-1-billion-by-the-end-of-2022-2020-08-28"In addition to its purchase of 1,150 rail cars, as well as CN’s ongoing annual capital investments, CN has also pledged to invest..." (CN, 2020)...Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-investments-in-ontario-on-track-to-reach-over-1-billion-by-the-end-of-2022-2020-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-hyperloop-is-back-this-time-in-alberta-2020-08-27"If you’ve ever seen old movies, or perhaps in a business operation even to this day, you might notice ‘pneumatic tubes” delivering messages or cash...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-hyperloop-is-back-this-time-in-alberta-2020-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-rail-patrols-through-south-surreywhite-rock-aim-to-keep-safety-on-track-2020-08-27"Tragic “every time they happen,” injuries and fatalities are precisely what BNSF officers and representatives hope to..." (Holmes, 2020) Click here...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-rail-patrols-through-south-surreywhite-rock-aim-to-keep-safety-on-track-2020-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-rem-is-guaranteed-to-give-you-the-most-breathtaking-views-of-montreal-2020-08-27"Since the city's new transit system travels mostly above ground, passengers that are seated towards the large front-facing bay windows will be...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-rem-is-guaranteed-to-give-you-the-most-breathtaking-views-of-montreal-2020-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-dominique-malenfant-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-information-and-technology-officer-2020-08-27"Dominique Malenfant’s proven leadership and background in Information and Technology will be a tremendous asset..." (CN, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-dominique-malenfant-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-information-and-technology-officer-2020-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-new-daily-frequencies-in-the-quebec-windsor-corridor-2020-08-25"VIA Rail is still working towards a return to service in November for the Ocean and the Canadian, its Eastern and Western long-distance services,...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-announces-new-daily-frequencies-in-the-quebec-windsor-corridor-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-to-add-mobile-ticketing-as-fare-option-2020-08-25"Pre-pandemic, this sort of announcement would likely have been welcomed as a modern convenience, but it clearly has..." (CBC News, 2020) Click here...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-to-add-mobile-ticketing-as-fare-option-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-tracking-best-options-future-for-barrie-collingwood-railway-2020-08-25"The future of how heavily Barrie will be involved with the Barrie-Collingwood Railway (BCRY) is being investigated by city staff after..." (Gibson,...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-tracking-best-options-future-for-barrie-collingwood-railway-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-completes-construction-of-east-link-bellevue-tunnel-2020-08-25"Contractors have substantially completed the civil construction of the tunnel that will connect Sound Transit's East Main and..." (Sound Transit,...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-completes-construction-of-east-link-bellevue-tunnel-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grande-west-announces-second-quarter-results-2020-08-25"The Company is the market leader in the mid-size bus category in Canada where it..." (Stockhouse, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grande-west-announces-second-quarter-results-2020-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-21Each week CARS will be shining the spotlight on members every Monday and Wednesday! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Alstom Transport Canada...Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-21In celebration of tomorrow's National Tooth Fairy Day here is a tooth fairy themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Think the Vikings were too...Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automating-cybersecurity-for-rail-2020-08-20"Digital technologies reduce costs, optimize resources and help better serve passengers, while also expanding the potential..." (Nokia, 2020) Click...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/automating-cybersecurity-for-rail-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-participate-in-a-virtual-fireside-chat-with-morgan-stanley-research-on-august-26-2020-08-20"Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Rob Reilly, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of CN...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-participate-in-a-virtual-fireside-chat-with-morgan-stanley-research-on-august-26-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-forms-audit-committee-to-pace-future-corporate-performance-2020-08-20"OmniTRAX, one of the fastest growing railroads in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group, announces Mike Brothers will chair its newly...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-forms-audit-committee-to-pace-future-corporate-performance-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norfolk-southern-signs-operation-clean-sweep-pledge-to-eliminate-plastic-pollution-2020-08-20"This international program provides guidance for companies to prevent the release of micro plastics..." (Norfolk, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norfolk-southern-signs-operation-clean-sweep-pledge-to-eliminate-plastic-pollution-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-forward-with-cutas-transit-recovery-task-force-2020-08-20"At the height of the lockdown, ridership was down by as much as 90 per cent; revenue was drying..." (CUTA, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-forward-with-cutas-transit-recovery-task-force-2020-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/living-the-steam-dream-2020-08-18"Paul Newsome joined the society on July 12, 1970, shortly after it began public operation of its..." (Epp, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/living-the-steam-dream-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-releases-2019-corporate-sustainability-data-supplement-highlighting-strong-performance-in-safety-operational-excellence-and-social-impact-2020-08-18"Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today released its 2019 corporate sustainability data supplement to the company's 2018 sustainability..." (CP,...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-releases-2019-corporate-sustainability-data-supplement-highlighting-strong-performance-in-safety-operational-excellence-and-social-impact-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-partnering-to-help-drivers-stay-safe-at-rail-crossings-2020-08-18"Drivers using versions 4.61 or higher of Waze will now see a banner alerting them to upcoming..." (CN, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-partnering-to-help-drivers-stay-safe-at-rail-crossings-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-railway-monarch-gold-ink-mou-2020-08-18"Monarch Gold Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ontario Northland Railway that calls for rail transportation of..." (Progressive...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-railway-monarch-gold-ink-mou-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-residents-upset-by-plans-to-put-metrolinx-power-substation-in-park-2020-08-18"Crenda King wants her neighbours to speak up now to stop part of a park in Guelph's west end from becoming the..." (Bueckert, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-residents-upset-by-plans-to-put-metrolinx-power-substation-in-park-2020-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-14In celebration of Creamsicle Day here is our frozen treat themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "This frozen dessert was invented by Frank...Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-14Each week CARS will be shining the spotlight on one or two members every Monday and Wednesday! To kick off this new initiative CARS directed the...Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-members-spotlight-2020-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-bus-service-to-return-to-regular-schedule-on-aug-31-2020-08-13"Halifax Transit's bus service will return to regular schedules on Aug. 31 after nearly five months of reduced service due ..." (CBC News, 2020)...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-bus-service-to-return-to-regular-schedule-on-aug-31-2020-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-union-wants-province-to-take-federal-money-2020-08-13"The so-called "safe restart" deal will help pay for enhanced COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, the purchase of personal protective equipment...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-union-wants-province-to-take-federal-money-2020-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/return-of-saint-john-rail-link-expected-to-lead-to-jobs-2020-08-13"There are many days when Saint John’s west side container terminal is already busy. But now, the terminal and..." (Cameron & April, 2020) Click here...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/return-of-saint-john-rail-link-expected-to-lead-to-jobs-2020-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-to-get-11-million-in-pandemic-funding-2020-08-13"Guelph will receive $6.9 million in emergency operating funds, and another $5.1 million for.." (Baker, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-to-get-11-million-in-pandemic-funding-2020-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-transit-agencies-report-high-compliance-with-mandatory-mask-rules-2020-08-11"TransLink and B.C. Transit are hoping to replicate the success of other major transit networks in Canada..." (Saltman, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/covid-19-transit-agencies-report-high-compliance-with-mandatory-mask-rules-2020-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kingston-getting-475-million-for-transit-infrastructure-2020-08-11"The money is being distributed as part of the "Investing in Canada Infrastructure plan". Federal infrastructure minister ..." (Raymond, 2020) Click...Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kingston-getting-475-million-for-transit-infrastructure-2020-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-buses-smart-fare-cards-and-transit-hubs-coming-to-gova-2020-08-11"The first phase began in 2019 when the city rebranded its transit service as Gova, and remapped several of its routes to ..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-buses-smart-fare-cards-and-transit-hubs-coming-to-gova-2020-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-07In celebration of National Raspberries N’ Cream Day here is our avocado themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Raspberries are perennial...Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-ways-the-pandemic-will-change-supply-chain-management-2020-08-06"Shorter supply chains. Manufacturing will be on-shored or near-shored to reduce reliance on long, potentially..." (Atkins, 2020) Click here for full...Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-ways-the-pandemic-will-change-supply-chain-management-2020-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-finally-has-all-17-lrt-trains-available-well-sort-of-2020-08-06"All of Ottawa's 17 light rail trains are available in working order for the first time since the Confederation Line opened to..." (CBC News, 2020)...Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-finally-has-all-17-lrt-trains-available-well-sort-of-2020-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwestern-ontario-transit-projects-receive-123m-investment-2020-08-06"Nearly a dozen transit projects across southwestern Ontario, including a $4.6 million fleet of zero emission buses..." (CBC London, 2020) Click here...Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwestern-ontario-transit-projects-receive-123m-investment-2020-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-06For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norris-calls-for-more-urgency-on-mandating-masks-on-saskatoon-transit-buses-2020-08-04"Saskatoon mayoral candidate Rob Norris is calling on the City of Saskatoon to accelerate its timeline for potentially requiring..." (Quenneville,...Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norris-calls-for-more-urgency-on-mandating-masks-on-saskatoon-transit-buses-2020-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overnight-work-on-two-stage-2-lrt-projects-starts-tuesday-2020-08-04"River Ward Coun. and transit commissioner Riley Brockington shared two memos on Twitter Monday afternoon outlining the..." (Raymond, 2020) Click...Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overnight-work-on-two-stage-2-lrt-projects-starts-tuesday-2020-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transitscreen-launches-new-product-to-help-re-onboarding-process-as-companies-return-to-the-office-2020-08-04"As companies around the country wrestle with balancing safety and the desire to return to normal, return-to-work planning committees are facing...Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transitscreen-launches-new-product-to-help-re-onboarding-process-as-companies-return-to-the-office-2020-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-31In celebration of National Avocado Day here is our avocado themed Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that... "Speed up the ripening by placing too firm...Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-transit-wants-fare-collection-to-resume-no-later-than-sept-1-2020-07-30"In a report coming to tonight's meeting of the LTC board, it's recommended the system move back to front-door boarding and..." (Lupton, 2020) Click...Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-transit-wants-fare-collection-to-resume-no-later-than-sept-1-2020-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-trains-trips-to-niagara-resume-with-more-than-ever-before-to-bolster-tourism-2020-07-30"The provincial government is resuming weekend GO train service to Niagara in an effort to..." (Rankin, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-trains-trips-to-niagara-resume-with-more-than-ever-before-to-bolster-tourism-2020-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-agencies-make-rail-station-accessibility-improvements-2020-07-30"The two-year, CA$39 million project includes two new elevators and an expanded building entrance to make room..." (Progressive Railroading, 2020)...Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-agencies-make-rail-station-accessibility-improvements-2020-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4b-in-covid-19-funding-announced-for-ontario-municipalities-and-transit-2020-07-28"Premier Doug Ford announced $4 billion in funding from the province and federal government Monday that's meant to support..." (CBC News , 2020)...Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4b-in-covid-19-funding-announced-for-ontario-municipalities-and-transit-2020-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thunder-bay-city-council-to-address-protective-shields-for-transit-drivers-2020-07-28"The city ordered two protective shields, which were expected in March, and planned to test them for three months, with the goal of installing...Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thunder-bay-city-council-to-address-protective-shields-for-transit-drivers-2020-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/catherine-mckenna-says-lrt-is-the-only-shovel-ready-transit-project-in-hamilton-2020-07-28"McKenna said everyone is still waiting for an answer, but added that infrastructure and public transit will be important to escaping..." (Hristova,...Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/catherine-mckenna-says-lrt-is-the-only-shovel-ready-transit-project-in-hamilton-2020-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-24With Summer in full swing, today we share some of Statistics Canada's facts about Summer! Did you know that... "4.21 L - The quantity of ice cream...Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-underway-to-upgrade-kitchener-go-to-electric-trains-2020-07-23"The project will need at least two large power stations, one in Kitchener at Shirley Avenue and another one in Guelph, east of..." (Pickel, 2020)...Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-underway-to-upgrade-kitchener-go-to-electric-trains-2020-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-share-of-federal-transit-funding-could-be-1b-2020-07-23"Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna is expected to announce Ottawa will match up to $1.8 billion of provincial and..." (Boutilier, Pagliaro, &...Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-share-of-federal-transit-funding-could-be-1b-2020-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timmins-receives-funding-for-transit-improvements-2020-07-23"The money will cover the purchase of a new conventional bus and the replacement of standard buses with two paratransit vehicles for..." (DCN-JOC...Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timmins-receives-funding-for-transit-improvements-2020-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-proposing-smartphone-ticket-options-2020-07-21"The proposal, which will be presented to council on Tuesday, looks at modernizing the payment system and says mobile ticketing apps are..." (Ray,...Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-proposing-smartphone-ticket-options-2020-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-outfitter-calls-for-increased-service-of-budd-car-train-2020-07-21"The Budd Carr, which is operated by VIA Rail, has been running on a limited schedule. The train runs between Sudbury and..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-outfitter-calls-for-increased-service-of-budd-car-train-2020-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-launching-contest-to-encourage-mask-use-on-buses-2020-07-21"While wearing masks is not mandatory in B.C., provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has said that people..." (CTV News Vancouver Island Staff,...Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-launching-contest-to-encourage-mask-use-on-buses-2020-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-17In honour of World Emoji Day here some facts about emojis! Did you know that... "In 2013, the word emoji was added to the Oxford English Dictionary....Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/t3-transit-ridership-growing-steadily-after-massive-drop-in-march-2020-07-16"The company said it had plummeted to 450 passenger fares a day — a far cry from the 3,000 it was used to at..." (Desjardins, 2020) Click here for...Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/t3-transit-ridership-growing-steadily-after-massive-drop-in-march-2020-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-seven-minute-service-on-o-train-line-1-new-flexible-bollards-on-champlain-bridge-2020-07-16"But Rideau Transit Group has a new routine for wheel inspections that allows them to increase the vehicle count for..." (Gillis, 2020) Click here...Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-seven-minute-service-on-o-train-line-1-new-flexible-bollards-on-champlain-bridge-2020-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/face-masks-now-mandatory-across-almost-all-of-northeastern-ontario-2020-07-16"The Timiskaming Health Unit and Porcupine Health Unit made separate announcements today, recommending that people wear..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/face-masks-now-mandatory-across-almost-all-of-northeastern-ontario-2020-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2020-annual-public-meeting-2020-07-14"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) invites the public to join its Annual Public Meeting (APM) webcast on ..." (VIA Rail Canada Inc., 2020) Click here for...Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-2020-annual-public-meeting-2020-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/masks-mandatory-on-all-quebec-public-transit-beginning-monday-2020-07-14"The measure, which was announced last month by Premier François Legault, means commuters over the age of ..." (Laframboise, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/masks-mandatory-on-all-quebec-public-transit-beginning-monday-2020-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rccao-urges-continued-transit-spending-in-latest-podcast-2020-07-14"he podcast, released July 13, features a conversation between Manahan and transit researcher Stephen Wickens, who authored the recent report ..."...Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rccao-urges-continued-transit-spending-in-latest-podcast-2020-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-10Did you know that... "Under Canada’s Currency Act of 1985 , there are limits to how many coins can be used in a single transaction. Merchants can...Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-national-railway-day-update-2020-07-10Dear CARS Members, With uncertain times and many companies restricting travel until the end of the year, it is with deepest regrets that we must...Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-national-railway-day-update-2020-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-49m-invested-in-windsor-and-tecumseh-transit-systems-2020-07-09"The funding, which includes a $25.1 million contribution by the City of Windsor and more than $580,000 by the Town of Tecumseh, will be used to ..."...Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-49m-invested-in-windsor-and-tecumseh-transit-systems-2020-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-fast-track-construction-of-transit-systems-as-ontario-reports-154-new-covid-19-cases-2020-07-09"Ford says his government is proposing legislation that "would make it easier and faster" to build provincial highways and major transit ..." (CBC...Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-fast-track-construction-of-transit-systems-as-ontario-reports-154-new-covid-19-cases-2020-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-two-largest-railways-move-record-grain-in-june-second-quarter-2020-07-09"Canadian National Railway said it is on pace for record shipments of grain this crop year after record movements of Canadian grain last ..." (The...Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-two-largest-railways-move-record-grain-in-june-second-quarter-2020-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/richmond-city-councillor-wants-to-pressure-victoria-and-ottawa-for-emergency-transit-funds-2020-07-07"Greene is presenting a motion at Monday's council meeting requesting council send letters to the parliamentary secretary for ..." (CBC News, 2020)...Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/richmond-city-councillor-wants-to-pressure-victoria-and-ottawa-for-emergency-transit-funds-2020-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-as-post-covid-19-recovery-partners-2020-07-07"Recent months have driven home yet again that our future, frankly, depends on rail’s ..." (Brazeau, 2020) Click here for full article References:...Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-as-post-covid-19-recovery-partners-2020-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandatory-mask-bylaws-to-come-into-effect-july-13-in-waterloo-region-2020-07-07"Regional councillors voted in favour of the two bylaws at a special meeting on ..." (Hill, 2020) Click here for full article References: Hill, K....Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandatory-mask-bylaws-to-come-into-effect-july-13-in-waterloo-region-2020-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-forum-digital-edition-2020-07-03"The digital conference connects decision-makers from the global railway industry in times of Corona. More than 1000 attendees will listen to more...Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-forum-digital-edition-2020-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-03Did you know that Lego is the world's largest tire manufacturer? "When you think of the giant tire manufacturers, names like Goodyear, Firestone, and...Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rideau-transit-names-ceo-to-replace-peter-lauch-2020-07-02"Rideau Transit Group — the consortium that built Ottawa's Confederation light rail train line — has appointed an executive to take over as CEO next...Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rideau-transit-names-ceo-to-replace-peter-lauch-2020-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/masks-now-mandatory-on-ttc-as-cash-fares-all-door-boarding-returns-2020-07-02"The transit agency made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, saying that while masks and face coverings will be mandatory for..."...Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/masks-now-mandatory-on-ttc-as-cash-fares-all-door-boarding-returns-2020-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-launches-new-transit-fare-app-while-mask-use-remains-optional-2020-07-02"It’s partially intended to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to transit users. Riders can buy multiple tickets using their smart..." (Macfarlane, 2020)...Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-launches-new-transit-fare-app-while-mask-use-remains-optional-2020-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-will-install-more-rail-in-2020-2020-06-30"The $324.94 million investment includes the addition of rail tracks so the Class 1 can deal ..." (Wilson, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-will-install-more-rail-in-2020-2020-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-seriously-exploring-making-masks-mandatory-indoors-etches-2020-06-30"Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches told reporters on Monday a decision on whether face masks will be mandatory will be made by ..." (Pringle,...Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-seriously-exploring-making-masks-mandatory-indoors-etches-2020-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-months-on-transit-systems-still-wait-for-help-2020-06-30"Tomorrow will mark three months to the day since public transit systems requested emergency pandemic relief from the ..." (CUTA, 2020) Click here...Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-months-on-transit-systems-still-wait-for-help-2020-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-26"Walt Disney was a railroad enthusiast. His love for trains was passed on by his uncle who had been a steam locomotive engineer. He also grew up in...Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-welcome-pms-promise-to-do-more-as-crisis-remains-2020-06-25"The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed the prime minister’s commitment to do more to help cities with their financial crisis and the...Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-systems-welcome-pms-promise-to-do-more-as-crisis-remains-2020-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-how-provinces-plan-to-emerge-from-covid-19-shutdown-2020-06-25"The province entered “Alert Level 3” on June 8 in its five stage reopening plan. It means groups of up to 20 people are now..." (The Canadian Press,...Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-how-provinces-plan-to-emerge-from-covid-19-shutdown-2020-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-logged-5-million-riders-in-2019-2020-06-25"Of the 5 million riders, 96 percent used VIA Rail for inter-city travel, 3 percent for long-distance travel and 1 percent for..." (Progressive...Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-logged-5-million-riders-in-2019-2020-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-passengers-required-to-wear-masks-2020-06-23"When the new policy goes into effect, passengers will have to wear a mask throughout their whole trip except when..." (Morello, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-passengers-required-to-wear-masks-2020-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-sees-eastern-network-revival-on-supply-chain-diversity-ports-2020-06-23"He sees a shift in the business mix, combined with container expansion projects planned for ports in Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax – three main...Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-sees-eastern-network-revival-on-supply-chain-diversity-ports-2020-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-transit-on-demand-pilot-project-a-success-in-new-suburbs-2020-06-23"A city report on the project showed the pilot surpassed its four main goals — for ridership, customer satisfaction, app downloads and..."...Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-transit-on-demand-pilot-project-a-success-in-new-suburbs-2020-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-19"In 1997, sixty years after the first box promised “dinner in seven minutes — no baking required,” we celebrated by making Kraft Dinner the...Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-7th-annual-golf-tournament-full-steam-ahead-2020-06-19With a near sold-out attendance, CARS is unbelievably thrilled to be full steam ahead with the CARS 7th Annual Golf Tournament! The CARS team is...Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-7th-annual-golf-tournament-full-steam-ahead-2020-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-calls-on-city-to-restore-full-bus-service-as-ridership-increases-2020-06-18"Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 plan to take to the streets Wednesday to circulate a petition calling for bus operators to...Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-calls-on-city-to-restore-full-bus-service-as-ridership-increases-2020-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-the-safest-way-to-travel-your-covid-19-questions-answered-2020-06-18"After months of being homebound, many Canadians are itching to get moving or they're desperate to take care of some long distance..." (Ania...Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-the-safest-way-to-travel-your-covid-19-questions-answered-2020-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-exports-flowing-fast-as-pandemic-lock-downs-clear-railway-space-2020-06-18"Brisk crop movement in a country that relies heavily on rail is a bright spot during pandemic lockdowns, which have..." (Nickel, 2020) Click here...Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-exports-flowing-fast-as-pandemic-lock-downs-clear-railway-space-2020-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-bretoners-call-for-repairs-to-crumbling-rail-line-2020-06-16"Eleanor Blue Morrison said the railway is falling into a state of disrepair and fixing it could help spur economic..." (Ayers, 2020) Click here for...Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-bretoners-call-for-repairs-to-crumbling-rail-line-2020-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-transit-pick-up-a-mask-city-of-edmonton-says-2020-06-16"The city will distribute 500,000 masks, interim city manager Adam Laughlin told council's emergency advisory..." (Riebe, 2020) Click here for full...Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-transit-pick-up-a-mask-city-of-edmonton-says-2020-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-make-face-coverings-mandatory-on-public-transit-will-hand-out-1m-masks-to-riders-2020-06-16"Mayor John Tory announced the updated regulations for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on ..." (Boisvert, 2020) Click here for full article...Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-to-make-face-coverings-mandatory-on-public-transit-will-hand-out-1m-masks-to-riders-2020-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-12"The world’s most northerly sand dunes are in Athabasca Provincial Park in northwest Saskatchewan. They are 30 metres high. The Sand Hills of...Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-ekyrail-enterprises-inc-2020-06-12CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Ekyrail Enterprises Inc. Ekyrail designs and manufactures the most advanced railway solutions to keep...Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cars-member-ekyrail-enterprises-inc-2020-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-11For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rr-mergers-ows-rail-car-sold-to-diesel-electric-services-2020-06-11"Headquartered in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, OWS Rail Car and OWSA Rail Car, located in St. Clair, Mich., repair freight and tank cars. OWS provides...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rr-mergers-ows-rail-car-sold-to-diesel-electric-services-2020-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-to-distribute-thousands-of-masks-through-transit-police-and-housing-partners-2020-06-11"Some councillors say they will carry around masks and personally give them to Calgarians at..." (Kanygin, 2020) Click here for full article...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-to-distribute-thousands-of-masks-through-transit-police-and-housing-partners-2020-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-parking-fees-to-make-a-return-to-city-of-regina-before-end-of-june-2020-06-11"Parking enforcement will resume in the downtown area on June 15th. The goal is ensure ample parking for people who wish..." (CBC, 2020) Click here...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-parking-fees-to-make-a-return-to-city-of-regina-before-end-of-june-2020-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-councillors-test-drive-ideas-to-recoup-losses-from-transit-service-2020-06-09"And it is poised to potentially see about $280,000 evaporate from Mohawk College’s students, as the city suspends its transit pass contract with...Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-councillors-test-drive-ideas-to-recoup-losses-from-transit-service-2020-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/15-tips-for-a-safe-trip-on-public-transit-in-metro-vancouver-during-the-pandemic-2020-06-09"And this means many people in Metro Vancouver will be returning to public transit over the coming weeks and months — quite possibly for the..."...Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/15-tips-for-a-safe-trip-on-public-transit-in-metro-vancouver-during-the-pandemic-2020-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hsr-facing-huge-revenue-hit-as-mohawk-mcmaster-look-to-opt-out-of-student-transit-deals-2020-06-09"They've been a boon for the city too, generating $8,691,702 in 2019 and accounting for approximately 23 per cent of ..." (Taekema, 2020) Click here...Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hsr-facing-huge-revenue-hit-as-mohawk-mcmaster-look-to-opt-out-of-student-transit-deals-2020-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-05In celebration of National AccessAbility Week here is this weeks fact: "The first electric wheelchair was developed by one of Canada's most...Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-04For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-expands-required-use-of-face-masks-on-planes-trains-ships-and-transit-2020-06-04"Railway operators will have to notify passengers to wear a face covering when physical distancing of two metres from others can't..." (Press, 2020)...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-expands-required-use-of-face-masks-on-planes-trains-ships-and-transit-2020-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-seeks-to-fast-track-major-projects-to-stimulate-pandemic-affected-economy-2020-06-04"Treasury Board President Christian Dube tabled Bill 61 Wednesday, which he said will make the government "more agile" in stimulating Quebec's...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-seeks-to-fast-track-major-projects-to-stimulate-pandemic-affected-economy-2020-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transits-rough-ride-during-the-pandemic-will-reshape-communities-2020-06-04"Contagious diseases have always generated urban transformation. Late 19th- and early 20th-century health scares focused blame on poor, crowded,...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-transits-rough-ride-during-the-pandemic-will-reshape-communities-2020-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-become-1st-canadian-city-to-make-masks-mandatory-on-transit-2020-06-02"In a 10-1 vote Monday afternoon, the city's transit commission approved OC Transpo's plan to make mandatory the wearing of non-medical masks or..."...Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-become-1st-canadian-city-to-make-masks-mandatory-on-transit-2020-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chatham-kent-transit-reopens-more-services-this-week-2020-06-02"Still, the public is being told public transit is only running for essential travel. That means for getting to and from work, or to..." (CBC, 2020)...Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chatham-kent-transit-reopens-more-services-this-week-2020-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/municipalities-to-get-financial-help-but-how-much-and-when-2020-06-02"Roughly $2.2 billion dollars of gas tax revenue will be distributed earlier this year and they will work with provinces to provide financial...Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/municipalities-to-get-financial-help-but-how-much-and-when-2020-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-29Did you know,,,, "Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks! They were originally been developed as crepe paper and used for gas...Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-29For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-transit-makes-adjustments-to-keep-up-with-increasing-ridership-physical-distancing-2020-05-28"Regina Transit is sticking firm with a 10-person limit on its buses ..." Click here for full articleThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-transit-makes-adjustments-to-keep-up-with-increasing-ridership-physical-distancing-2020-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-regional-council-endorses-2-rapid-transit-projects-2020-05-28"The first of the rapid transit projects involves four Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes ..." Click here for full articleThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-regional-council-endorses-2-rapid-transit-projects-2020-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-whats-happening-in-canada-on-thursday-2020-05-28"Canada's total number of coronavirus cases passed ..." Click here for full articleThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-whats-happening-in-canada-on-thursday-2020-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-construction-season-ramps-up-during-covid-19-pandemic-2020-05-26"And some city-run projects may benefit from less traffic volume on the roads across Ottawa...." Click here for full articleTue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-construction-season-ramps-up-during-covid-19-pandemic-2020-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-has-changed-potentially-forever-in-hamilton-new-covid-19-document-warns-2020-05-26"Johnson's team released a 58-page document Friday,..." Click here for full articleTue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-has-changed-potentially-forever-in-hamilton-new-covid-19-document-warns-2020-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bus-payment-and-tracking-app-coming-to-fredericton-this-summer-2020-05-26"The City of Fredericton signed an agreement with the transportation app..." Click here for full articleTue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bus-payment-and-tracking-app-coming-to-fredericton-this-summer-2020-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-22For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-new-speaker-announced-for-nrd2020-2020-05-22CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2020! Kevin Day, Assistant Vice President, Engineering...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-new-speaker-announced-for-nrd2020-2020-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-22Did you know... "While “nut” is in their name, peanuts are in fact legumes. Peanuts actually grow underground, as opposed to nuts like walnuts,...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-could-shut-down-public-transit-for-the-summer-mayor-says-2020-05-21"The mayor, an advocate of public transit and active transportation, said ..." Click here for full articleThu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-could-shut-down-public-transit-for-the-summer-mayor-says-2020-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/face-coverings-could-be-commonplace-on-oc-transpo-city-staff-2020-05-21"The Ontario Government is now recommending people wear face coverings when physical distancing ..." Click here for full articleThu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/face-coverings-could-be-commonplace-on-oc-transpo-city-staff-2020-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-new-coronavirus-face-mask-rules-what-you-need-to-know-2020-05-21"Wearing non-medical face coverings in public in Canada was no longer simply suggested..." Click here for full articleThu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-new-coronavirus-face-mask-rules-what-you-need-to-know-2020-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-to-pay-for-grand-river-transit-starting-june-1-2020-05-19"The region started offering free fares on April 1 when it introduced rear-boarding on buses ..." Click here for full articleTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-to-pay-for-grand-river-transit-starting-june-1-2020-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-canada-is-getting-right-with-its-covid-19-economic-response-plan-2020-05-19"Last week, the Canadian Government announced a raft of new measures to support businesses..." Click here for full articleTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-canada-is-getting-right-with-its-covid-19-economic-response-plan-2020-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-covid-19-vaccine-race-after-okaying-trials-of-frontrunner-2020-05-19"The plan announced by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday involves the most advanced vaccine..." Click here for full articleTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-covid-19-vaccine-race-after-okaying-trials-of-frontrunner-2020-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-businesses-take-first-cautious-steps-to-reopening-after-long-weekend-2020-05-19"Ontario and British Columbia have given the go-ahead to certain retail stores to open their doors today..." Click here for full articleTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-businesses-take-first-cautious-steps-to-reopening-after-long-weekend-2020-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-15Did you know.... "There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name! Can you guess the answer to this random fact? You’ll find a Z...Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-national-railway-day-new-speaker-announced-2020-05-15CARS is excited to announce a new speaker for the upcoming National Railway Day Conference 2020! Faye Ackermans Member of the Transportation Safety...Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-national-railway-day-new-speaker-announced-2020-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/summerside-to-study-expansion-of-public-transit-2020-05-14"Mayor John Tory said Wednesday that he is “encouraged” by indications that the provincial and federal governments will come to..." Click here for...Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/summerside-to-study-expansion-of-public-transit-2020-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-know-for-thursday-may-14-2020-2020-05-14"Canada has had more than 72,000 cases of COVID-19, with nearly 32,000 cases still active. Here’s what else you need to know..." Click here for full...Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-know-for-thursday-may-14-2020-2020-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-ride-on-grt-ends-june-1-2020-05-14"Region of Waterloo council approved the decision ..." Click here for full articleThu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-ride-on-grt-ends-june-1-2020-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-history-on-display-at-new-ingenium-centre-2020-05-12"Canadian railway history made a rare appearance today at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Ingenium’s steam locomotive, the CP 1201, and...Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-history-on-display-at-new-ingenium-centre-2020-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-create-bridge-financing-for-big-companies-including-airlines-and-energy-that-need-help-in-crisis-2020-05-12"The bridge lending facility will be for all companies, except those in the financial sector, with an annual revenue of about..." Click here for the...Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-create-bridge-financing-for-big-companies-including-airlines-and-energy-that-need-help-in-crisis-2020-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-line-out-of-service-for-maintenance-work-2020-05-12"In a memo to Council on April 29, Transportation Services General Manager John Manconi said Rideau Transit Group requested access to O-Train Line 1...Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-line-out-of-service-for-maintenance-work-2020-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-08Did you know.... Oranges are NOT a naturally occuring fruit! "... oranges are a hybrid of tangerines and pomelos, also known as "Chinese grapefruit,"...Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-complimentary-professional-headshots-nrd-2020-2020-05-08In this digital age, a strong digital footprint is important! Your professional headshot speaks volumes about you and your brand. So, when it comes...Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-complimentary-professional-headshots-nrd-2020-2020-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-eases-lockdown-nurseries-hardware-shops-and-curbside-pickups-the-first-businesses-to-reopen-2020-05-07“Ontario will allow non-essential retail stores to open for...” Click here for full articleThu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-eases-lockdown-nurseries-hardware-shops-and-curbside-pickups-the-first-businesses-to-reopen-2020-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-moves-record-28-million-tonnes-of-grain-in-april-2020-05-07"Canadian Pacific Railway says it moved the most grain last month in the company’s 139-year history...." Click here for full articleThu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-moves-record-28-million-tonnes-of-grain-in-april-2020-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-increases-infrastructure-investment-by-2b-to-aid-economic-recovery-2020-05-07"The investment is a two-year capital plan, with a total investment of $7.5 billion..." Click here for full articleThu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-increases-infrastructure-investment-by-2b-to-aid-economic-recovery-2020-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-public-transit-might-not-look-quite-the-way-you-remember-it-when-ontario-reopens-2020-05-05"The gradual reopening of Canada's economy will not mean business as usual for the country's ..." Click here for full articleTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-public-transit-might-not-look-quite-the-way-you-remember-it-when-ontario-reopens-2020-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-bc-transit-set-to-resume-fare-collection-june-1-2020-05-05"TransLink, which serves the Metro Vancouver region, says temporary plexiglass and vinyl barriers are being added ..." Click here for full articleTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-bc-transit-set-to-resume-fare-collection-june-1-2020-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-to-use-city-buses-as-mobile-covid-19-testing-units-in-hardest-hit-boroughs-2020-05-05"The mobile clinic will be able to test some 100 people per day..." Click here for full articleTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-to-use-city-buses-as-mobile-covid-19-testing-units-in-hardest-hit-boroughs-2020-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-para-transpo-operators-will-receive-protective-masks-atu-2020-05-05"The Amalgamated Transit Union says the distribution of protective masks for all OC Transpo and Para Transpo operators began this weekend...." Click...Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-para-transpo-operators-will-receive-protective-masks-atu-2020-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-01Did you know? "Showers really do spark creativity! Showers aren't just good for your hygiene—they're good for your creativity, too. For a 2012 study...Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-01For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-30For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-introduces-phased-plan-to-reopen-the-province-2020-04-30"Recently, the Ontario Minister of Health announced that Ontario has reached the anticipated peak ..." Click here for full articleThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-ontario-introduces-phased-plan-to-reopen-the-province-2020-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-shutting-down-for-may-maintenance-phase-2-extension-work-2020-04-30"Ottawa’s Confederation Line is set to undergo maintenance work this coming weekend..." Click here for full articleThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-shutting-down-for-may-maintenance-phase-2-extension-work-2020-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ltc-scraps-plans-for-2020-improvements-to-keep-service-running-for-now-2020-04-30"The head of London transit says the number of people on city buses has rebounded..." Click here for full articleThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ltc-scraps-plans-for-2020-improvements-to-keep-service-running-for-now-2020-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-windsor-back-on-may-4-under-enhanced-sunday-service-2020-04-30"Mayor Drew Dilkens made the announcement to put buses back on the roads Monday..." Click here for full articleThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-windsor-back-on-may-4-under-enhanced-sunday-service-2020-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-28For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-each-province-and-territory-stands-with-reopening-2020-04-28"There are signs that Canada is starting to flatten its curve in the battle against..." Click here for full articleTue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-each-province-and-territory-stands-with-reopening-2020-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-will-join-other-public-transit-providers-in-seeking-federal-funding-2020-04-28"Although the province has decided that Halifax Transit is an essential service, the municipality weeks ago felt compelled to suspend the collection...Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-will-join-other-public-transit-providers-in-seeking-federal-funding-2020-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-has-a-covid-19-reopening-plan-but-it-comes-with-big-caveats-2020-04-28"Some workplaces may be allowed to reopen, according to a plan released by the provincial government ..." Click here for full articleTue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-has-a-covid-19-reopening-plan-but-it-comes-with-big-caveats-2020-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demographics-distancing-and-dumb-luck-how-nb-avoided-a-worst-case-covid-19-scenario-2020-04-28"We're small, we're rural, we're old and we're spread out..." Click here for full articleTue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demographics-distancing-and-dumb-luck-how-nb-avoided-a-worst-case-covid-19-scenario-2020-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-nrd-2020-exhibitor-booths-50-sold-out-2020-04-24EXHIBITORS BOOTH PACKAGES ARE 50% SOLD OUT! Reserve your spot today! National Railway Day 2020 is still full steam ahead! NRD 2020 will take place on...Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-nrd-2020-exhibitor-booths-50-sold-out-2020-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-24Did you know... "The first travel agency started thanks to a train trip! A train excursion was organized in 1841 for a total of 540 parishioners to...Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cars-awards-2020-2020-04-24This year CARS will be presenting three (3) awards to our members at the National Railway Day 2020 during the Gala Dinner: 2020 Safety Award 2020...Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cars-awards-2020-2020-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-23For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-1q2020-revenue-or-records-capex-maintained-no-dividend-increase-no-share-buybacks-2020-04-23"Canadian Pacific Railway set records for operating ratio and revenues in the first quarter of 2020, and will..." Click here for full articleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-1q2020-revenue-or-records-capex-maintained-no-dividend-increase-no-share-buybacks-2020-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-transit-is-in-town-for-now-2020-04-23"Even before the current pandemic, the idea of free transit had arrived ..." Click here for full articleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-transit-is-in-town-for-now-2020-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-committee-working-on-criteria-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-says-canadas-top-doctor-2020-04-23"Canada’s public health officer says a special advisory committee on COVID-19 ..." Click here for full articleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-committee-working-on-criteria-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-says-canadas-top-doctor-2020-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-money-saving-ideas-that-canadians-are-discovering-during-covid-19-quarantine-2020-04-23"Just as COVID-19 lockdowns have limited the activities of many Canadians under quarantine..." Click here for full articleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-money-saving-ideas-that-canadians-are-discovering-during-covid-19-quarantine-2020-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-21For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-drivers-call-for-limit-of-10-riders-per-bus-2020-04-21"The union that represents Grand River Transit bus drivers is calling on the region to limit..." Click here for full articleTue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grand-river-transit-drivers-call-for-limit-of-10-riders-per-bus-2020-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concerns-over-lack-of-physical-distancing-on-city-buses-2020-04-21"There are growing concerns that physical distancing on London Transit Commission (LTC) buses..." For full article please click hereTue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concerns-over-lack-of-physical-distancing-on-city-buses-2020-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-how-to-calculate-how-much-tax-youll-owe-on-your-cerb-payments-2020-04-21"For millions of Canadians who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB),..." For full...Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-how-to-calculate-how-much-tax-youll-owe-on-your-cerb-payments-2020-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-04-17Our Career Opportunities page is officially up and running! As a member of CARS, your membership includes complimentary use of our Career...Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-17Did you know: "Residents of Churchill, Canada (also known as the polar bear capital of the world), leave their cars unlocked for pedestrians who...Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-16For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-apply-for-the-governments-25-billion-ceba-business-load-program-2020-04-16"The Canada Emergency Business Account is part of the federal government’s loan and loan-guarantee program for ..." For full article please click...Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-apply-for-the-governments-25-billion-ceba-business-load-program-2020-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-when-and-how-canada-could-reopen-after-covid-19-closures-2020-04-16"Last week, Trudeau said based on federal modelling, some of Canada’s restrictions could potentially be loosened sometime in..." For full article...Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-when-and-how-canada-could-reopen-after-covid-19-closures-2020-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/town-receives-over-550000-in-funding-for-local-transit-2020-04-16"The Town of Midland has been approved for federal and provincial funding through..." For full article please click here .Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/town-receives-over-550000-in-funding-for-local-transit-2020-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-14For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rules-changing-for-truck-drivers-and-railway-operators-to-maintain-albertas-supply-chain-2020-04-14"The Alberta government says they are changing the rules for commercial truck drivers tasked with..." For full article please click here.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rules-changing-for-truck-drivers-and-railway-operators-to-maintain-albertas-supply-chain-2020-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-passes-73b-covid-19-wage-subsidy-bill-2020-04-14"After days of talks between the government and opposition parties about the contents of the bill and more broadly how the House of Commons functions...Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-passes-73b-covid-19-wage-subsidy-bill-2020-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-company-says-health-canada-has-approved-its-rapid-covid-19-test-2020-04-14"Based in Ottawa, Spartan Bioscience said in a news release Sunday that federal government approval means..." For full article please click here .Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-company-says-health-canada-has-approved-its-rapid-covid-19-test-2020-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-09For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stuck-at-home-because-of-covid-19-you-might-get-a-partial-refund-on-your-car-insurance-2020-04-09"Like many Canadians, Rebecca Richardson of Windsor, N.S., and her partner are no longer driving back..." For full article please click hereThu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stuck-at-home-because-of-covid-19-you-might-get-a-partial-refund-on-your-car-insurance-2020-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/okotoks-harnesses-on-demand-transit-technology-to-deliver-groceries-2020-04-09"When the coronavirus pandemic hit, like many municipalities, Okotoks, Alta., saw a drop in on-demand transit..." For full article please click hereThu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/okotoks-harnesses-on-demand-transit-technology-to-deliver-groceries-2020-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-buses-getting-equipped-with-plexiglass-barriers-to-protect-drivers-2020-04-09"Starting April 14th, fares will be collected on Saint John Transit buses that have been outfitted with Plexiglass ..." For full article please click...Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-buses-getting-equipped-with-plexiglass-barriers-to-protect-drivers-2020-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-07For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-economic-development-commission-doles-out-grants-for-15-local-businesses-2020-04-07"On Monday, The Thunder Bay and District Entrepreneur Centre announced 15 local businesses will receive ..." For full article please click hereTue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-economic-development-commission-doles-out-grants-for-15-local-businesses-2020-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-notches-record-grain-movement-for-march-as-it-clears-blockade-backlog-2020-04-07"Canadian National Railway Co. hit an all-time record for March grain movement..." For full article please click hereTue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-notches-record-grain-movement-for-march-as-it-clears-blockade-backlog-2020-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-get-the-canada-emergency-response-benefit-2000-every-four-weeks-for-up-to-16-weeks-2020-04-07"Millions of workers have abruptly become unemployed or had their hours dramatically reduced..." For full article please click hereTue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-get-the-canada-emergency-response-benefit-2000-every-four-weeks-for-up-to-16-weeks-2020-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-03Did you know: "The term 'Horsepower' originated as a marketing tool? In the 1760s, a Scottish inventor named James Watt began tinkering with an...Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-02For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-service-will-be-reduced-starting-april-6-2020-04-02"Ridership has plunged, finances are stretched and drivers are impacted..." For full article please click hereThu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-service-will-be-reduced-starting-april-6-2020-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-meets-march-31-deadline-to-deliver-plan-to-fix-confederation-line-2020-04-02"Rideau Transit Group has delivered a plan to address the issues with the six month old Confederation Line..." For full article please click hereThu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-meets-march-31-deadline-to-deliver-plan-to-fix-confederation-line-2020-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demand-for-some-food-and-consumer-goods-surges-500-as-canadians-stock-up-2020-04-02"Despite the rush, vast majority of companies confident in their ability to manage logistics, freight and supply.." For full article please click hereThu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demand-for-some-food-and-consumer-goods-surges-500-as-canadians-stock-up-2020-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overflowing-oil-tanks-have-traders-eyeing-rail-cars-for-storage-2020-04-02"Oil companies are turning to rail cars to stash the crude they can’t sell, as the world runs out of places to store a growing glut of cheap...Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overflowing-oil-tanks-have-traders-eyeing-rail-cars-for-storage-2020-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-31For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below:...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-bans-sick-passengers-from-domestic-air-rail-travel-2020-03-31"The federal government has taken another dramatic step in its battle against COVID-19..." For full article please click hereTue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-bans-sick-passengers-from-domestic-air-rail-travel-2020-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-introduces-canada-emergency-response-benefit-to-help-workers-and-businesses-2020-03-31“The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts...” For full article...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-introduces-canada-emergency-response-benefit-to-help-workers-and-businesses-2020-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/medicine-hat-transit-waiving-fares-2020-03-31"The city will be suspending transit fares indefinitely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately, no payment..." For full article,...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/medicine-hat-transit-waiving-fares-2020-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-union-president-says-drivers-need-more-protective-equipment-2020-03-31"The men and women behind the wheels of Saskatoon buses want more protective gear to help ward off COVID-19, according to the president of their..."...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-union-president-says-drivers-need-more-protective-equipment-2020-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-03-27Our Career Opportunities page is officially up and running! As a member of CARS, your membership includes complimentary use of our Career...Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-03-27Prior to the late nineteenth century, timekeeping was a purely local phenomenon. Each town would set their clocks to noon when the sun reached its...Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-26For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-thunder-bay-transit-procedures-in-place-amid-covid-19-pandemic-2020-03-26"Starting Saturday March 21, Thunder Bay Transit is implementing new service procedures amid the COVID-19..." For full article please click hereThu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-thunder-bay-transit-procedures-in-place-amid-covid-19-pandemic-2020-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-quarantine-act-as-isolation-becomes-mandatory-for-returning-travellers-2020-03-26"Canada is making unprecedented use of the federal Quarantine Act in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19..." For full article please click hereThu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-quarantine-act-as-isolation-becomes-mandatory-for-returning-travellers-2020-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-kingston-transit-further-reduces-services-adds-dedicated-hospital-shuttle-2020-03-26"The City of Kingston has announced that Kingston Transit buses will be operating on a reduced service schedule seven days a week due to the..." For...Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-kingston-transit-further-reduces-services-adds-dedicated-hospital-shuttle-2020-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-coronavirus-downturn-may-be-just-a-recession-not-a-depression-2020-03-26"The lessons of the financial crisis were starting to fade. For instance, every major Canadian political party ..." For full article please click hereThu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-coronavirus-downturn-may-be-just-a-recession-not-a-depression-2020-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cisa-identifies-infrastructure-workers-critical-to-covid-19-response-2020-03-24"The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) last week issued guidance to..." For full article please click hereTue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cisa-identifies-infrastructure-workers-critical-to-covid-19-response-2020-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-24For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/list-of-essential-workplaces-by-the-province-of-ontario-2020-03-24"March 23, 2020 8:00 P.M. - Office of the Premier For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity...Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/list-of-essential-workplaces-by-the-province-of-ontario-2020-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/priority-services-and-activities-quebec-2020-03-24"The Gouvernement du Québec has ordered the closing as of Wednesday, March 25 at 00:01 until April 13, 2020 of all non-essential stores and..." For...Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/priority-services-and-activities-quebec-2020-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-reducing-weekly-service-by-30-effective-monday-2020-03-24"Halifax Transit will be reducing its weekly service by 30 per cent on Monday to protect transit workers and reduce the spread of..." For full...Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-reducing-weekly-service-by-30-effective-monday-2020-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-covid-19-2020-03-20Dear CARS member, CARS is closely monitoring the status and updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is important that we follow the guidelines of our...Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-covid-19-2020-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-03-20Exercise Boosts Brainpower! "Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function, says certified trainer David Atkinson....Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-19For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-peterborough-offering-free-transit-closes-household-hazardous-waste-depot-2020-03-19"The City of Peterborough has waived fares for passengers on its transit services in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coronavirus-peterborough-offering-free-transit-closes-household-hazardous-waste-depot-2020-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-asks-passengers-to-board-at-the-rear-of-the-bus-2020-03-19"Calgary Transit is changing the door people board the bus in order to protect the health, safety and wellness of citizens and employees." For full...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-asks-passengers-to-board-at-the-rear-of-the-bus-2020-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-public-transit-police-and-city-services-limited-in-wake-of-covid-19-2020-03-19"Everybody has to adjust their daily routines to fight the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Valérie Plante said ..." For full article please click hereThu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-public-transit-police-and-city-services-limited-in-wake-of-covid-19-2020-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-17For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcement-from-loram-holdings-inc-2020-03-17Loram Holdings Inc. ap points David Freeman to Board of Directors HAMEL, Minn. (March 16, 2020) – Loram Holdings Inc., announces that David Freeman...Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/announcement-from-loram-holdings-inc-2020-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-making-route-changes-2020-03-17" Saskatoon Transit is changing a few routes as it prepares to align with the approved Bus Rapid Transit lines and avoid delays on a major..." For...Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-transit-making-route-changes-2020-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-pass-yukon-route-upgrades-its-locomotives-2020-03-17"The White Pass & Yukon Route scenic railway runs every summer on the 110-kilometre historic route between Skagway and Carcross, Yukon..." For full...Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-pass-yukon-route-upgrades-its-locomotives-2020-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-transit-users-can-stay-healthy-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-03-17"Many transit riders across B.C. are taking precautions to avoid coronavirus while on buses and trains as operators step up cleaning and...Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-transit-users-can-stay-healthy-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-deadline-tomorrow-2020-03-12Are you ( a member), or one of your immediate family members looking to pursue or continue education in rail? CARS Scholarship Fund application is...Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-deadline-tomorrow-2020-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-12For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-no-need-to-avoid-transit-toronto-public-health-says-after-new-york-issues-coronavirus-warnings-2020-03-12"Toronto Public Health says there’s no need for residents to avoid taking crowded public transit vehicles..." For full article please click hereThu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-no-need-to-avoid-transit-toronto-public-health-says-after-new-york-issues-coronavirus-warnings-2020-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmontons-next-lrt-line-to-open-within-2021-2020-03-12"Edmonton’s newest LRT line will not carry passengers until 2021," Read full article here .Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmontons-next-lrt-line-to-open-within-2021-2020-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-application-deadline-this-friday-2020-03-10Are you ( a member), or one of your immediate family members looking to pursue or continue education in rail? CARS Scholarship Fund application is...Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-application-deadline-this-friday-2020-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-10For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-public-transit-services-for-owen-sound-and-grey-county-2020-03-10"The City of Owen Sound and Grey County have received Provincial Government funding to create two public transit services...." For full article...Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-public-transit-services-for-owen-sound-and-grey-county-2020-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-an-opportunity-to-improve-service-calls-to-bring-winnipeg-transit-service-back-in-house-2020-03-10"The city’s Innovation Committee took steps Monday, that could pave the way to bringing some Winnipeg Transit Plus ..." For full article please click...Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-an-opportunity-to-improve-service-calls-to-bring-winnipeg-transit-service-back-in-house-2020-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-chemco-railway-civil-construction-maintenance-2020-03-06Chemco Energy Ltd. Our experience in Railway Grading, Construction and Maintenance, offers the Railway industry a varied combination of knowledge,...Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-chemco-railway-civil-construction-maintenance-2020-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-linsinger-2020-03-06CARS' Newest Member: Linsinger! LINSINGER is an OEM for rail milling machines of various sizes ranging from small transit machines to main-line high...Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-linsinger-2020-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cp-meetingcars-cp-social-and-scholarship-fund-2020-03-06The CARS CP Meeting on June 3rd, 2020 is officially 80% sold out! This event will take place at the CP Headquarters in Calgary, followed by our 3rd...Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cp-meetingcars-cp-social-and-scholarship-fund-2020-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-05For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-possible-burrard-inlet-rapid-transit-crossings-identified-in-next-phase-of-study-2020-03-05The possibilities aren’t endless but there’s at least six options for where a rapid-transit..." For full article please click hereThu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-possible-burrard-inlet-rapid-transit-crossings-identified-in-next-phase-of-study-2020-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-providers-take-measures-to-safeguard-against-covid-19-2020-03-05"Some Canadian transit agencies are quietly taking steps to protect customers against the novel coronavirus..." For full article please click hereThu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-providers-take-measures-to-safeguard-against-covid-19-2020-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-victoria-paying-for-over-4000-unused-youth-transit-passes-per-month-2020-03-05"The uptake for free bus passes for youth is steadily rising in Victoria, with 2,450 passes collected for March so far,.." For full article please...Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-victoria-paying-for-over-4000-unused-youth-transit-passes-per-month-2020-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ab-rail-services-special-announcement-2020-03-03A&B Rail Services is proud to announce the launch of the new A&B Rail Services Ltd. logo and corporate website, reflecting our continuing evolution...Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ab-rail-services-special-announcement-2020-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-03For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-councillors-endorse-privately-contracted-transit-service-for-communities-losing-routes-under-new-bus-network-2020-03-03"The city is pushing ahead with a contracted transit service to fill the gaps in 30 suburban communities under a new route system..." For full...Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-councillors-endorse-privately-contracted-transit-service-for-communities-losing-routes-under-new-bus-network-2020-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-pitches-another-way-to-improve-transit-for-north-calgary-2020-03-03"A city councillor is pitching another idea for the Green Line as the city considers revising where the next leg of Calgary's CTrain will go..." For...Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-pitches-another-way-to-improve-transit-for-north-calgary-2020-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-options-proposed-for-new-rapid-transit-link-to-metro-vancouvers-north-shore-2020-03-03"Could Metro Vancouver see a fixed rapid transit link to the North Shore in the coming years.." For full article please click hereTue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-options-proposed-for-new-rapid-transit-link-to-metro-vancouvers-north-shore-2020-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-27For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-wish-list-for-upcoming-quebec-budget-includes-extension-of-metros-orange-line-2020-02-27"Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has a long wish list for the Quebec government’s upcoming annual budget, including an extension..." For full article...Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-wish-list-for-upcoming-quebec-budget-includes-extension-of-metros-orange-line-2020-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stratford-residents-to-benefit-from-new-public-transit-infrastructure-and-accessible-buses-2020-02-27"Strategic investments in public transit infrastructure support efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation services ..." For full article...Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stratford-residents-to-benefit-from-new-public-transit-infrastructure-and-accessible-buses-2020-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-canadian-lng-project-blocked-as-hits-keep-coming-for-natural-gas-producers-2020-02-27"The Coastal GasLink pipeline connected to a massive liquefied natural gas export project in Kitimat is not ..." For full article please click hereThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-canadian-lng-project-blocked-as-hits-keep-coming-for-natural-gas-producers-2020-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-25For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stony-plain-votes-in-favour-of-regional-transit-2020-02-25"Stony Plain town council has voted in favour of joining Edmonton and St. Albert in supporting a regional transit service commission.,," For full...Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stony-plain-votes-in-favour-of-regional-transit-2020-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-launches-survey-over-proposed-rapid-transit-system-2020-02-25"The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking residents what they think about adopting a rapid transit system that would include a new..." For full...Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-launches-survey-over-proposed-rapid-transit-system-2020-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-can-winnipeg-improve-its-bus-system-author-of-book-on-transit-has-ideas-2020-02-25"Steven Higashide might know the answer. Higashide – who wrote the book Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run, and Win the Fight for...Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-can-winnipeg-improve-its-bus-system-author-of-book-on-transit-has-ideas-2020-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-focused-technology-solutions-2020-02-21CARS Newest Member: Focused Technology Solutions Focused Technology Solutions’ state-of-the-art technology improves productivity and safety in the...Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-focused-technology-solutions-2020-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-21Shoe Fact! "The inspiration for some of the first Nikes was a waffle. While eating waffles for breakfast, Bill Bowerman thought of using the same...Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-02-21Our Career Opportunities page is officially up and running! As a member of CARS, your membership includes complimentary use of our Career...Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-20For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-city-council-drives-regional-transit-forward-with-unanimous-vote-2020-02-20"In a unanimous vote Wednesday, Edmonton city councillors endorsed the creation of a Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC)..." For full article...Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-city-council-drives-regional-transit-forward-with-unanimous-vote-2020-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-ticket-item-region-approves-104-million-transit-facility-that-could-help-grt-grow-to-townships-2020-02-20"The Region of Waterloo has approved the contract for the construction of the new GRT bus maintenance facility...." For full article please click hereThu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-ticket-item-region-approves-104-million-transit-facility-that-could-help-grt-grow-to-townships-2020-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-02-20Our Career Opportunities page is officially up and running! As a member of CARS, your membership includes complimentary use of our Career...Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-on-our-website-2020-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-18For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-ridership-from-kitchener-jumps-40-per-cent-metrolinx-report-says-2020-02-18"The number of people boarding GO trains and buses in Kitchener has jumped 40 per cent between April and December of 2019..." For full article please...Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-ridership-from-kitchener-jumps-40-per-cent-metrolinx-report-says-2020-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-and-accepting-of-all-coalition-calls-for-free-transit-in-edmonton-2020-02-18"A coalition of transit advocates launched a campaign Monday for free..." For full article please click hereTue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-and-accepting-of-all-coalition-calls-for-free-transit-in-edmonton-2020-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-ups-temporary-speed-limits-for-crude-trains-2020-02-18"The Canadian government has revised its temporary restriction..." For full article please click hereTue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-ups-temporary-speed-limits-for-crude-trains-2020-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-net-electric-limited-2020-02-14CARS Newest Member: Net Electric Limited: Net Electric Limited was established in 1976 to provide the Greater Toronto Area with industry-leading...Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-net-electric-limited-2020-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-application-now-open-2020-02-14Are you ( a member), or one of your immediate family members looking to pursue or continue education in rail? CARS Scholarship Fund application is...Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-application-now-open-2020-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-14Today's Cup of Tea: "The creation of teabags was an accident! 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The customers thought...Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-13For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below...Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-bids-2020-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-councillor-confident-regional-transit-plan-will-move-forward-without-strathcona-county-2020-02-13"The plan for a single transit system to serve the capital region isn't dead yet, despite Strathcona County declining to participate, says an...Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-councillor-confident-regional-transit-plan-will-move-forward-without-strathcona-county-2020-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-confirms-tierney-as-new-transportation-chair-after-bid-to-install-leiper-fails-2020-02-13"Ottawa City Council has named Beacon Hill-Cyrville Councillor Tim Tierney as the new chair of the Transportation Committee after a bid to promote...Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-confirms-tierney-as-new-transportation-chair-after-bid-to-install-leiper-fails-2020-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cutting-red-tape-on-major-transit-projects-long-overdue-markham-mayor-2020-02-13"The province's plan to streamline the regulatory process, to get key transit projects and infrastructure built, got the stamp of approval ..." For...Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cutting-red-tape-on-major-transit-projects-long-overdue-markham-mayor-2020-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtransit-bids-2020-02-11For current rail/transit opportunities, please click the link below...Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtransit-bids-2020-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-todays-letters-get-lrt-maintenance-under-control-ottawa-council-2020-02-11"s it not about time that city councillors gained control over the Rideau Transit Maintenance group? The ongoing secrecy of activities, including...Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-todays-letters-get-lrt-maintenance-under-control-ottawa-council-2020-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3d-model-of-metrolinx-owned-sites-bring-potential-affordable-housing-plans-to-life-2020-02-11"Mini foam buildings offer a vision of what affordable housing developers can do with the 60 Metrolinx-owned sites around Hamilton ..." For full...Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3d-model-of-metrolinx-owned-sites-bring-potential-affordable-housing-plans-to-life-2020-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-changes-proposed-for-winnipegs-bus-rapid-transit-system-2020-02-11"The future of Winnipeg's Rapid Transit system may be taking a detour after the city announced some..." For full article please click hereTue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-changes-proposed-for-winnipegs-bus-rapid-transit-system-2020-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-medha-transportation-llc-2020-02-07Medha Transportation LLC Medha is an ISO 9001:2008, CMMI Level 3 and IRIS certified, R&D and manufacturing company with over 30 years experience in...Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-medha-transportation-llc-2020-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-liebherr-canada-ltd-2020-02-07Liebherr Canada Ltd https://www.liebherr.com/en/can/about-liebherr/liebherr-worldwide/canada/liebherr-in-canada.htmlFri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-liebherr-canada-ltd-2020-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-07Human Body Facts: "As you breathe, most of the air is going in and out of one nostril. Every few hours, the workload shifts to the other nostril."...Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanding-summerside-transit-to-surrounding-communities-makes-sense-2020-02-06"The City of Summerside, P.E.I., is taking a broad-based look at improving transit services..." For full article please click hereThu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanding-summerside-transit-to-surrounding-communities-makes-sense-2020-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-to-end-paper-ticket-sales-by-september-as-part-of-presto-agreement-2020-02-06"Hamilton will soon say goodbye to paper Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) tickets...." For full article please click hereThu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-to-end-paper-ticket-sales-by-september-as-part-of-presto-agreement-2020-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-in-ottawa-to-lobby-for-millions-in-transit-funding-2020-02-06"Mayor Kennedy Stewart renewed a request Tuesday by the region’s mayors to have the federal government agree to spend $..." For full article please...Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-in-ottawa-to-lobby-for-millions-in-transit-funding-2020-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-announcement-2020-02-04Falcon Equipment introduces their newest partner in Calgary, Alberta - Brandell Diesel! Surrey, BC, February 3, 2020 – Falcon Equipment Ltd. (Falcon)...Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-announcement-2020-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seattle-transit-authority-buys-40-battery-powered-buses-from-winnipeg-based-company-plans-to-order-80-more-2020-02-04"NFI Group is about to finalize its largest order for battery-electric buses to the Seattle-area transit agency, signalling broader market...Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seattle-transit-authority-buys-40-battery-powered-buses-from-winnipeg-based-company-plans-to-order-80-more-2020-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-transit-exec-applauds-londons-interest-in-electric-bus-fleet-2020-02-04"As London Transit launches a feasibility study into the possibility of deploying electric buses, an official with TransLink in Metro Vancouver is...Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-transit-exec-applauds-londons-interest-in-electric-bus-fleet-2020-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-prepares-for-snow-warns-travellers-of-possible-service-impacts-2020-02-04" TransLink is warning transit users they could see impacts to service on Tuesday because of anticipated snowfall..." For full article please click...Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-prepares-for-snow-warns-travellers-of-possible-service-impacts-2020-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-with-cars-2020-01-31Our Career Opportunities page is officially up and running! Check it out here: https://railwaysuppliers.ca/careers If you would like to advertise...Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/members-advertise-your-career-opportunities-with-cars-2020-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-nexxiot-2020-01-31Please welcome the newest member of CARS: Nexxiot! Nexxiot offers an integrated digitization solution for all companies concerned with the movement...Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-nexxiot-2020-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-31History of Sleep! "Before the 1800s, people had a "first" and "second sleep." They would sleep 3-4 hours, wake up for 2-3 hours to do some type of...Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-suzuki-more-federal-transit-money-e-buses-could-be-climate-lifesavers-2020-01-30"If we're going to tackle the climate crisis, we have to reduce transportation emissions. Good public transit—fast, reliable, affordable—can help by...Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-suzuki-more-federal-transit-money-e-buses-could-be-climate-lifesavers-2020-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-cost-to-timeline-heres-a-reality-check-on-the-electrification-of-londons-bus-fleet-2020-01-30"London's transit agency could soon be tasked with a mammoth undertaking if the city chooses to electrify its bus fleet, essentially converting the...Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-cost-to-timeline-heres-a-reality-check-on-the-electrification-of-londons-bus-fleet-2020-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-reports-strong-q4-profit-2020-01-30"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it earned a fourth-quarter profit of $664 million, up from a profit of $..." For full article please click hereThu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-reports-strong-q4-profit-2020-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nenshi-says-provincial-funding-cuts-will-impact-calgary-transit-service-2020-01-28"Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is warning that cuts in city services are inevitable following a reduction in funding for capital projects...." For full...Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nenshi-says-provincial-funding-cuts-will-impact-calgary-transit-service-2020-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-this-week-2020-01-28"Metro Inc. releases its first-quarter financial results.." For full article please click hereTue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-this-week-2020-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commissioner-calls-for-extended-fare-freeze-refund-amid-lrt-mess-2020-01-28"An Ottawa transit commissioner is calling for an extended fare freeze and even a limited refund as problems with the city's floundering..." For full...Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commissioner-calls-for-extended-fare-freeze-refund-amid-lrt-mess-2020-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-24A very handy fact! "There are no muscles in your fingers: Their function is controlled by muscles in your palms and arms." (Donvito, 2019) References...Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-metro-region-to-consider-combining-transit-systems-2020-01-23"City councils in Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc and 10 other municipalities in the metropolitan area will consider combining resources to create a...Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-metro-region-to-consider-combining-transit-systems-2020-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-lemon-or-growing-pains-transit-commision-special-meeting-today-2020-01-23"Four months after it was launched, the LRT has been plagued by jammed doors, faulty switches, computer failure, a snapped power cable and constant...Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-lemon-or-growing-pains-transit-commision-special-meeting-today-2020-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/discount-for-go-transit-ttc-riders-ends-march-31-after-province-pulls-funding-2020-01-23"Ontario's regional transit agency says a subsidy that provides discounted fares for riders using GO Transit and Toronto's transit system in the same...Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/discount-for-go-transit-ttc-riders-ends-march-31-after-province-pulls-funding-2020-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-council-unanimously-passes-transit-windsors-8-year-master-plan-2020-01-21"Windsor city councillors used a portion of Monday evening's meeting to unanimously pass Transit Windsor's eight-year road master plan. ..." For full...Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-council-unanimously-passes-transit-windsors-8-year-master-plan-2020-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-invest-in-green-public-transit-in-guelph-2020-01-21"The projects involve replacing diesel buses with electrics and a new bus storage facility equipped with charging stations..." For full article,...Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-invest-in-green-public-transit-in-guelph-2020-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-says-organizational-changes-behind-loss-of-second-executive-in-matter-of-months-2020-01-21"The head of project development at the $35-billion Canada Infrastructure Bank has left the organization, the second executive in a matter of months...Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-says-organizational-changes-behind-loss-of-second-executive-in-matter-of-months-2020-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-railway-safety-gates-enable-white-rock-to-ban-train-horn-blowing-in-city-2020-01-21"Starting this week, White Rock residents will endure less noise pollution as a result of changes made by the city...." For full article please click...Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-railway-safety-gates-enable-white-rock-to-ban-train-horn-blowing-in-city-2020-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-17"Do you dream in black and white? If so, the chances are you are over 55 and were brought up watching a monochrome television set. New research...Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/do-you-know-how-much-your-car-is-costing-you-going-car-free-saved-one-manitoban-more-than-she-expected-2020-01-16Most Canadians have no idea how much their car truly costs them every year. When one Manitoban did the math, she decided to get rid of hers — and she...Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/do-you-know-how-much-your-car-is-costing-you-going-car-free-saved-one-manitoban-more-than-she-expected-2020-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portion-of-ttcs-line-1-shutting-do-2020-01-16There will be no service between Sheppard-Yonge and St. Clair stations in order to allow Metrolinx crews to continue work on the Eglinton Crosstown...Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portion-of-ttcs-line-1-shutting-do-2020-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-considers-paid-parking-for-go-transit-station-lots-2020-01-16TORONTO – Commuters using Ontario’s GO Transit system could soon have to pay for parking as the province’s regional transit agency eyes charging for...Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-considers-paid-parking-for-go-transit-station-lots-2020-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-has-pushed-federal-spending-to-the-highest-level-in-canadian-history-2020-01-16Sound fiscal policy is crucial for a healthy economy. A key component of sound policy is the appropriate size and role of government (i.e. government...Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-has-pushed-federal-spending-to-the-highest-level-in-canadian-history-2020-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2020-01-14For current rail/transit opportunities, please click the link below...Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2020-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-train-rolls-out-on-valley-line-lrt-southeast-2020-01-14”The first train on Edmonton’s southeast Valley LRT line rolled out on Saturday...” For full article please click hereTue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-train-rolls-out-on-valley-line-lrt-southeast-2020-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-investors-should-watch-the-bank-of-canada-and-ignore-the-noise-in-2020-2020-01-14“Despite a strong year in 2019, many investors and market pundits are proceeding cautiously in the early ...” For full article please click hereTue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-investors-should-watch-the-bank-of-canada-and-ignore-the-noise-in-2020-2020-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doubling-bus-service-doable-and-achievable-2020-01-14”Making Windsor’s beleaguered bus system much, much better comes at a substantial ..” For full article please click hereTue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doubling-bus-service-doable-and-achievable-2020-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-montreal-supplier-suite-2020-2020-01-10CARS Supplier Suite Montreal 2020 An effective and affordable option to host your guests before and after the Canadian Railway Club Dinner for...Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-montreal-supplier-suite-2020-2020-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-10Canada fun fact! "Despite being a huge country, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world, with only three people living per...Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announced-elds-to-be-required-by-2021-2020-01-09"Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule has been published, which the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA)..." For full article...Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announced-elds-to-be-required-by-2021-2020-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-cn-rail-move-record-154-million-tonnes-of-grain-in-4th-quarter-2020-01-09"Canada's two largest railways moved a record 15.4 million tonnes of grain in the final three months of 2019...." For full article please click hereThu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-cn-rail-move-record-154-million-tonnes-of-grain-in-4th-quarter-2020-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-options-help-ease-banffs-congestion-problems-officials-say-2020-01-07"Banff is attracting an increasing number of visitors, and with 2020 projected to be its busiest year on record..." For full article please click hereTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-options-help-ease-banffs-congestion-problems-officials-say-2020-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-launches-new-rapidbus-service-with-4-routes-2020-01-07"Transit users travelling across Metro Vancouver now have access to faster routes with TransLink's launch..." For full article please click hereTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-launches-new-rapidbus-service-with-4-routes-2020-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-city-wants-to-study-how-it-can-change-security-on-public-transit-2020-01-07"The City of Winnipeg is looking to study how it can strengthen the security system on public transit, but one group of people is saying..." For full...Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-city-wants-to-study-how-it-can-change-security-on-public-transit-2020-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-different-companies-to-launch-owen-sound-to-guelph-transit-line-2020-01-07"There hasn’t been a regular bus route running between Owen Sound and Guelph in over a decade, but come March there may be two of them..." For full...Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-different-companies-to-launch-owen-sound-to-guelph-transit-line-2020-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-03The Ball Drop in Times Square on New Years Eve: "Time balls were actually invented to help sailors. Long before it was used on New Year's Eve, a ball...Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2020-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/political-parties-at-odds-as-ottawa-nears-5g-decision-on-huawei-2020-01-02“The Trudeau government has long characterized it as a dispassionate policy ...” For full article please click hereThu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/political-parties-at-odds-as-ottawa-nears-5g-decision-on-huawei-2020-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-income-tax-to-transit-tom-how-government-will-regulate-your-life-in-2020-2020-01-02“Some taxes are up. Some are down. Some fees are new...” For full article please click hereThu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-income-tax-to-transit-tom-how-government-will-regulate-your-life-in-2020-2020-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-bids-farewell-to-the-clrv-2020-01-02“Year-end 2019 saw the retirement of a unique, Canadian-designed and built streetcar: the ...” For full article please click hereThu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-bids-farewell-to-the-clrv-2020-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-a-special-holiday-message-2019-12-20Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-a-special-holiday-message-2019-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-12-20"Brocooli is a 'man-made' food. So human’s just engineered broccoli out of nowhere? Nope. Well, not exactly. Broccoli only came about after years and...Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-shipments-to-surge-spurring-investment-2019-12-19"Canadian shipments of crude by rail are poised to surge next year, spurring investment in new export infrastructure...." For full article please...Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-shipments-to-surge-spurring-investment-2019-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-dream-of-a-bullet-train-may-have-died-a-quiet-death-2019-12-19"There are few political incentives for the PC government to make the $11B project happen.." For full article please click hereThu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-dream-of-a-bullet-train-may-have-died-a-quiet-death-2019-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/6-takeaways-from-the-provinces-decision-not-to-fund-lrt-in-hamilton-2019-12-17"The provincial government has announced it's pulling funding for Hamilton's LRT project, a decision that came amid chaos and may have left some...Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/6-takeaways-from-the-provinces-decision-not-to-fund-lrt-in-hamilton-2019-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/well-continue-to-plan-for-it-region-says-ion-lrt-expansion-not-impacted-by-hamilton-decision-2019-12-17"The cancellation of a light rail project in Hamilton doesn’t change anything about planning for the ION expansion in Waterloo Region..." For full...Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/well-continue-to-plan-for-it-region-says-ion-lrt-expansion-not-impacted-by-hamilton-decision-2019-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-max-yellow-brt-connects-calgarians-to-popular-spots-in-southwest-2019-12-17"Transit riders will be better connected to Rockyview hospital, downtown Calgary and Mount Royal University..." For full article please click hereTue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-max-yellow-brt-connects-calgarians-to-popular-spots-in-southwest-2019-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-from-national-railway-day-2019-2019-12-13The photos have been posted from National Railway Day 2019! If you would like any high-quality version of specific photos, please email Vanessa...Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-from-national-railway-day-2019-2019-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-breaking-canada-us-mexico-to-sign-agreement-on-usmca-2019-12-13"An agreement has been reached on a North American free trade deal, with all three countries set to sign the agreement today." See full article here:...Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-breaking-canada-us-mexico-to-sign-agreement-on-usmca-2019-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-12-13" Canadians are the biggest consumers of donuts and have the most donut shops per capita of any country in the world." (Liu, 2018) References: Liu,...Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/7-councillors-vote-against-ottawa-transit-budget-2019-12-12"Budget passes unanimously except for transit operations, which some feel won't make service reliable..." For full article please click hereThu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/7-councillors-vote-against-ottawa-transit-budget-2019-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-programs-like-transit-through-city-reserves-unsustainable-regina-mayor-says-2019-12-12"Police budget request for $96M also approved by council Tuesday..." For full article please click hereThu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-programs-like-transit-through-city-reserves-unsustainable-regina-mayor-says-2019-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-regina-city-council-votes-to-up-transit-investments-in-2020-budget-2019-12-12"The City of Regina will dip into its 2019 surplus to help fund three additional transit projects, including an airport bus service..." For full...Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-regina-city-council-votes-to-up-transit-investments-in-2020-budget-2019-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grey-transit-route-plan-taking-shape-2019-12-12"A transit system throughout Grey County could see routes linking Owen Sound to Wiarton, The Blue Mountains and Orangeville beginning sometime in...Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grey-transit-route-plan-taking-shape-2019-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-application-is-now-open-2019-12-10Are you ( a member), or one of your immediate family members looking to pursue or continue education in rail? CARS Scholarship Fund application is...Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-application-is-now-open-2019-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-airlines-want-you-to-go-by-train-2019-12-10"We might not all be Greta Thunberg, shunning air travel for weeks-long odysseys aboard Atlantic yachts, but turning our backs on short-haul flights...Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-airlines-want-you-to-go-by-train-2019-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crowdfunding-rail-five-projects-from-around-the-world-2019-12-10"While the railway industry has been largely nationalised or franchise-owned, crowdfunding as a means to fund rail projects is far from common..."...Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crowdfunding-rail-five-projects-from-around-the-world-2019-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-will-be-stabilized-in-new-year-hubley-2019-12-05" The Chair of Ottawa’s Transit Commission says OC Transpo is “trending” in the right direction to stabilize Ottawa’s $2 billion Confederation Line...Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-will-be-stabilized-in-new-year-hubley-2019-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-to-fraser-valley-a-top-priority-for-the-public-says-new-report-2019-12-05"Metro Vancouverites want transit expanded to the Fraser Valley and are intrigued by the idea of a gondola up Burnaby Mountain...." For full article...Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-to-fraser-valley-a-top-priority-for-the-public-says-new-report-2019-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-there-may-be-new-life-for-sudbury-sault-rail-line-2019-12-05"A major hurdle has been overcome that will see the sale of the short-line Huron Central Railway move into the hands of a Canadian company..." For...Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-there-may-be-new-life-for-sudbury-sault-rail-line-2019-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/struggling-oilsands-producers-have-a-plan-to-cut-costs-and-export-more-crude-amid-pipeline-shortage-2019-12-03"Canada’s struggling oilsands industry has a plan to cut costs while exporting more of their crude: Make it even heavier...." For full article,...Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/struggling-oilsands-producers-have-a-plan-to-cut-costs-and-export-more-crude-amid-pipeline-shortage-2019-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-system-works-why-the-province-has-no-plans-to-make-transit-an-essential-service-2019-12-03"The fact that a region-wide bus strike was avoided in Metro Vancouver is proof there is no need to declare transit an essential service, says B.C.'s...Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-system-works-why-the-province-has-no-plans-to-make-transit-an-essential-service-2019-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-should-intervene-with-lrt-harden-urges-2019-12-03"The provincial government should help fix Ottawa's ongoing issues with its new light rail system, according to the MPP for Ottawa Centre..." For...Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-should-intervene-with-lrt-harden-urges-2019-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/here-is-translinks-comprehensive-winter-plan-for-transit-in-metro-vancouver-2019-12-03"TransLink has released details of its ‘Winter Plan 2019/20’ which includes new initiatives and improvements to prepare for adverse weather...Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/here-is-translinks-comprehensive-winter-plan-for-transit-in-metro-vancouver-2019-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-29"The “Apology Act“, passed in 2009, is a direct result of Canada’s overuse of the word “sorry”. See, once upon a time, lawyers in court were probably...Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-preps-to-roll-out-newest-max-rapid-transit-bus-line-2019-11-28"The newest addition to Calgary Transit's MAX rapid transit bus line won't come into effect for another month, but riders set to be affected by the...Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-preps-to-roll-out-newest-max-rapid-transit-bus-line-2019-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-minute-deal-averts-metro-vancouver-transit-system-shutdown-2019-11-28"A planned three-day, system-wide Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus shutdown has been averted, after negotiators reached a last-minute deal in the...Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-minute-deal-averts-metro-vancouver-transit-system-shutdown-2019-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/not-enough-new-drivers-as-more-oc-transpo-buses-hit-the-street-2019-11-28"The 20 new buses slated for LRT-replacement standby are supposed to be ready for next week, according to OC Transpo, but the union says finding new...Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/not-enough-new-drivers-as-more-oc-transpo-buses-hit-the-street-2019-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yellow-line-extension-considered-as-quebec-looks-to-develop-south-shores-public-transit-2019-11-26"With the light-rail network slated to connect Montreal to Brossard in 2021, the Quebec government is scrambling to develop public transit along the...Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yellow-line-extension-considered-as-quebec-looks-to-develop-south-shores-public-transit-2019-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forget-the-west-lrt-edmonton-needs-bus-rapid-transit-argues-city-councillor-2019-11-26"One year after calling for the west Edmonton LRT extension to be halted, Ward 9 city councillor Tim Cartmell is once again saying the city should...Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forget-the-west-lrt-edmonton-needs-bus-rapid-transit-argues-city-councillor-2019-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-cars-to-ship-propane-from-alberta-to-quebec-2019-11-26"Alberta-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation is shipping propane to Quebec, which is dealing with a fuel shortage...." For full article please click...Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-cars-to-ship-propane-from-alberta-to-quebec-2019-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-22“Canada’s lowest recorded temperature is as cold as Mars! The temperature of -63 C (-81.4 F) was in the small village of Snag on Feb. 3, 1947. That’s...Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-trans-canada-2019-11-22Welcome the newest member of CARS: Trans Canada!Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-trans-canada-2019-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-rail-announcement-2019-11-21November 18th 2019 Lachine, Qc Fausto Levy, Chairman, President and CEO of Cad Railway Industries Ltd is pleased to announce, that effective November...Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-rail-announcement-2019-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-10000-children-in-madagascar-are-mining-mica-for-everyday-american-products-2019-11-21"The only way these children will have a shot at life outside the mines is if companies..." For full article please click hereThu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-10000-children-in-madagascar-are-mining-mica-for-everyday-american-products-2019-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-expands-cabinet-promotes-seven-rookies-and-shakes-up-existing-ministers-2019-11-21"he swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet has concluded and the Liberal front bench is being expanded..." For full...Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-expands-cabinet-promotes-seven-rookies-and-shakes-up-existing-ministers-2019-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-sets-ambitious-target-to-get-people-to-ride-edmonton-transit-2019-11-19"Andrew Knack wants to see ridership on Edmonton Transit quadruple over the next 10 years...: For full article please click hereTue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-sets-ambitious-target-to-get-people-to-ride-edmonton-transit-2019-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-industry-sees-a-window-of-opportunity-amidst-challenges-for-over-the-road-shipping-2019-11-19"Demand for rail freight will continue to rise due to increased road congestion, making rail a key ..." For full article please click hereTue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-industry-sees-a-window-of-opportunity-amidst-challenges-for-over-the-road-shipping-2019-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reinvest-in-rail-for-a-cleaner-healthier-more-efficient-new-york-2019-11-19"If New Yorkers want a glimpse of what their future looks like without major infrastructure improvements they should take a trip to New Delhi or...Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reinvest-in-rail-for-a-cleaner-healthier-more-efficient-new-york-2019-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-quality-railway-services-2019-11-15Please welcome the newest member of CARS: Quality Railway Services! Quality Railway Services is a full-service railroad contracting company. Quality...Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-newest-member-quality-railway-services-2019-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-15Each king in a deck of playing cards represents great king from history. Spades - King David Clubs - Alexander the Great, Hearts - Charlemagne...Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cn-breakfast-february-2020-2019-11-15CARS is pleased to announce its first event of 2020…. Our annual CARS CN Breakfast will be hosted on February 7th, 2020 at the Bonaventure Hotel,...Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-cn-breakfast-february-2020-2019-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2019-11-14For current rail/transit opportunities, please click here:...Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2019-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-push-for-vancouver-seattle-portland-bullet-train-2019-11-14"Last week's vote in Washington state to roll back car registration fees has scrambled transportation budgets.." For full article please click hereThu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-push-for-vancouver-seattle-portland-bullet-train-2019-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-city-hall-exploring-all-options-as-lrt-woes-spark-calls-for-restored-bus-routes-2019-11-14"After issues along Ottawa’s new Confederation Line delayed riders’ rush-hour commute for the second time in 24 hours, the mayor and councillors say...Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-city-hall-exploring-all-options-as-lrt-woes-spark-calls-for-restored-bus-routes-2019-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crack-in-lrt-rail-welding-caused-train-slowdown-2019-11-14"Welding issue not one of 4 Confederation Line problems previously identified.." For full article please click hereThu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crack-in-lrt-rail-welding-caused-train-slowdown-2019-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-11-01CARS Government Initiatives Recently, CARS conducted a telephone conference with the U.S.A. Railway Supply Institute to explore potential areas of...Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-01" NUTELLA WAS INVENTED DURING WWII, WHEN AN ITALIAN PASTRY MAKER MIXED HAZELNUTS INTO CHOCOLATE TO EXTEND HIS CHOCOLATE RATION" (English, 2014)...Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-opening-reception-and-walk-the-trade-show-2019-11-01Opening Reception Everyone is welcome to attend the Opening Reception on Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30pm. We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony...Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-recap-opening-reception-and-walk-the-trade-show-2019-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-alberta-set-to-let-producers-hike-oil-output-if-companies-add-rail-shipments-2019-10-31“Following months of discussions, an announcement is imminent that would see the Alberta government allow petroleum ...” For full article please...Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-alberta-set-to-let-producers-hike-oil-output-if-companies-add-rail-shipments-2019-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-brings-in-help-from-toronto-to-solve-o-train-problems-2019-10-31“Toronto transit experts are observing O-Train operations, and will make recommendations to improve both the service ...” For full article please...Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-brings-in-help-from-toronto-to-solve-o-train-problems-2019-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gravelle-calls-for-more-canadian-content-in-mass-transit-vehicles-2019-10-31“MPP Michael Gravelle hopes his new private member's bill, which lays out rules for Canadian content in mass transit ...” For full article please...Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gravelle-calls-for-more-canadian-content-in-mass-transit-vehicles-2019-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-outspoken-transit-commish-might-deliver-the-respect-unelected-members-have-been-chasing-2019-10-31"Wright-Gilbert, a citizen transit commissioner, has used social media and news interviews to blast OC Transpo for service delays and communication...Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-outspoken-transit-commish-might-deliver-the-respect-unelected-members-have-been-chasing-2019-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-opportunities-2019-10-31Click here for current Transit/Rail Project Opportunities...Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-opportunities-2019-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rapid-adoption-of-electric-vehicles-could-drop-canadian-oil-demand-by-250000-bblsd-ey-2019-10-29"A new study by EY that contrasts the impact of different scenarios for electric vehicles in Canada says the most rapid adoption.." For full article...Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rapid-adoption-of-electric-vehicles-could-drop-canadian-oil-demand-by-250000-bblsd-ey-2019-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-yellowknife-wins-legal-fight-over-accessible-transit-payout-2019-10-29"N.W.T. judge ruled human rights adjudicator didn't have jurisdiction to force city to reimburse users..." For full article please click hereTue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-yellowknife-wins-legal-fight-over-accessible-transit-payout-2019-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gravelle-proposes-60-per-cent-canadian-content-for-mass-transit-purchases-2019-10-29"Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle is introducing a Private Member's Bill in the Ontario legislature..." For full article please click...Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gravelle-proposes-60-per-cent-canadian-content-for-mass-transit-purchases-2019-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-opportunities-2019-10-29Click here for current Transit/Rail Project Opportunities...Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-opportunities-2019-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-commodity-supply-chain-table-fall-meeting-november-19-register-now-2019-10-25Please see the email below from Transport Canada that may be of interest to you....Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-commodity-supply-chain-table-fall-meeting-november-19-register-now-2019-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-10-25"People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze,your heart stops for a mili-second."( 194 Funny and Interesting Facts )Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-25Recently, CARS conducted a telephone conference with the U.S.A. Railway Supply Institute to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two...Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-part-2-2019-10-25CARS member industries and the aftermath of the 2019 elections… The 2019 elections are over, the guessing has begun as to the results/consequences of...Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-part-2-2019-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-federal-carbon-tax-wont-work-to-reduce-emissions-2019-10-24"Ottawa’s policy to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) is based on the conventional theory that a carbon tax imposed on items with a high content of...Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-federal-carbon-tax-wont-work-to-reduce-emissions-2019-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-likely-to-get-tougher-stand-on-china-irrespective-of-election-outcome-2019-10-24"Irrespective of the outcome of the upcoming elections in Canada, the new formed governments will most likely show harsh intentions towards China...Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-likely-to-get-tougher-stand-on-china-irrespective-of-election-outcome-2019-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-mountain-construction-good-for-all-of-us-cn-rail-ceo-2019-10-24"The chief executive officer of Canada’s largest railway says the construction of the Trans Mountain expansion would be “good for all of us.” To read...Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-mountain-construction-good-for-all-of-us-cn-rail-ceo-2019-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cuts-profit-forecast-for-2019-amid-softer-economy-and-lower-net-income-2019-10-24"MONTREAL—Canada’s largest railroad operator cut its profit outlook for 2019 on Tuesday, saying a weaker economy has eroded rail demand." To read...Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cuts-profit-forecast-for-2019-amid-softer-economy-and-lower-net-income-2019-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-record-q3-revenues-of-198-billion-record-low-operating-ratio-of-561-percent-2019-10-24"CALGARY, Oct. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced record third-quarter revenues of $1.98 billion,...Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-record-q3-revenues-of-198-billion-record-low-operating-ratio-of-561-percent-2019-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-project-opportunities-2019-10-22Click here for current Transit/Rail Project Opportunities...Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-transitrail-project-opportunities-2019-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-lost-34m-in-revenue-due-to-malfunctioning-presto-equipment-2019-10-22The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has lost at least $3.4 million in revenue last year due to malfunctioning PRESTO fare equipment... To read full...Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-lost-34m-in-revenue-due-to-malfunctioning-presto-equipment-2019-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-the-liberals-didnt-win-the-2019-federal-election-they-just-lost-less-than-the-conservatives-2019-10-22"Never before have both major parties taken such a small share of the vote.".. To read full article click here.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-the-liberals-didnt-win-the-2019-federal-election-they-just-lost-less-than-the-conservatives-2019-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-awarded-contract-for-hurontario-light-rail-transit-project-ontario-canada-2019-10-22"Transdev, as a member of the Mobilinx consortium, is pleased to announce that Mobilinx has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $4.6...Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-awarded-contract-for-hurontario-light-rail-transit-project-ontario-canada-2019-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-aging-workforce-a-major-issue-2019-10-22"The Canadian workforce is undergoing a metamorphosis. We’re aging and retiring in record numbers. " To read full article click here.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-aging-workforce-a-major-issue-2019-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-gala-dinner-national-railway-day-2019-10-18Gala Dinner at National Railway Day 2019 (November 7th) There will be a cocktail at 6:30pm on November 7th before dinner seating, followed by the...Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-gala-dinner-national-railway-day-2019-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-national-railway-day-info-2019-10-18National Railway Day 2019 is officially 3 weeks away! We hope you're as excited as we are! Just a few reminders: Everyone is welcome to attend the...Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recap-national-railway-day-info-2019-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-of-cars-rail-shop-services-inc-2019-10-18Please welcome the newest member of CARS: Rail Shop Services Inc! LRDL serves as a trusted professional engineering resource to our clients who...Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-of-cars-rail-shop-services-inc-2019-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-10-18"Ever wonder what that small pocket in your jeans is for? It’s called a watch pocket because it was originally intended as a safe place for men to...Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fun-fact-friday-2019-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-18Recently, CARS conducted a telephone conference with the U.S.A. Railway Supply Institute to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two...Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/are-we-reaching-the-recession-tipping-point-what-the-experts-say-2019-10-17"Two of the world’s most prominent financial players are warning of the risk of a global economic slowdown, but experts say there’s no reason to...Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/are-we-reaching-the-recession-tipping-point-what-the-experts-say-2019-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-agrees-to-drop-upload-of-toronto-subway-system-city-backs-ontario-line-2019-10-17"The City of Toronto has come to an agreement with the Ford government on retaining ownership of Toronto’s subway system while also securing funding...Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-agrees-to-drop-upload-of-toronto-subway-system-city-backs-ontario-line-2019-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-is-facing-the-threat-of-budget-cuts-again-2019-10-17"For the fourth time in less than a decade, Saint John Transit is facing the possibility of deep budget..." For full article please click hereThu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-john-transit-is-facing-the-threat-of-budget-cuts-again-2019-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-is-where-the-4-federal-parties-stand-on-metro-vancouver-transit-expansion-2019-10-17"TransLink’s Mayors’ Council is providing voters with a guide on where the four major federal parties stand on Metro Vancouver’s public transit...Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-is-where-the-4-federal-parties-stand-on-metro-vancouver-transit-expansion-2019-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-begins-installing-protective-shields-for-bus-drivers-2019-10-15"Protective shields are being installed on almost 1,000 Edmonton Transit buses as new statistics show that violent incidents against bus drivers are...Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-begins-installing-protective-shields-for-bus-drivers-2019-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-commuter-vote-how-each-party-plans-to-improve-gta-transit-2019-10-15"As the telltale TTC jingle rings out through the tunnel, hundreds of cramped commuters jockey for position along the platform..." For full article...Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-commuter-vote-how-each-party-plans-to-improve-gta-transit-2019-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scotia-rail-development-society-seeks-response-from-federal-candidates-2019-10-15"Fifteen thousand petition signatures from citizens of Cape Breton and beyond, letters of support from mayors from Cape Breton to Truro and support...Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scotia-rail-development-society-seeks-response-from-federal-candidates-2019-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservative-platform-could-threaten-planned-skytrain-projects-mayors-council-chair-says-2019-10-15"The chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council says the Conservative Party’s platform could threaten Metro Vancouver’s major transit projects..." For...Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservative-platform-could-threaten-planned-skytrain-projects-mayors-council-chair-says-2019-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-11Recently, the Canadian General Standard Board (CGSB) released its first draft of the new National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-192.3 entitled...Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-service-key-economic-cog-candidates-2019-10-11“It was train advocates who wanted answers from federal candidates Thursday at a Chamber of Commerce..” For full article please click hereFri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-service-key-economic-cog-candidates-2019-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-warm-to-trumps-revised-nafta-trade-deal-after-mexico-pledges-labor-reforms-2019-10-11“One of the remaining obstacles to passing a new North American trade agreement could soon be cleared after Mexico promised top...” For full article...Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-warm-to-trumps-revised-nafta-trade-deal-after-mexico-pledges-labor-reforms-2019-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-the-party-leaders-are-on-day-31-of-the-federal-election-campaign-2019-10-11"Here's what you need to know about where the leaders of Canada's political parties are on Day 31 of the election campaign..." For full article...Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-the-party-leaders-are-on-day-31-of-the-federal-election-campaign-2019-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-promise-funding-for-2-major-transit-projects-in-gta-2019-10-10"Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would fund two major public transit projects to ease congestion and cut commuting times in the Greater...Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-promise-funding-for-2-major-transit-projects-in-gta-2019-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2019-how-torontos-transit-priorities-collide-with-the-federal-parties-2019-10-10"Transit funding is one of the biggest federal election issues identified by the majority of Toronto city councillors, but there are many questions...Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2019-how-torontos-transit-priorities-collide-with-the-federal-parties-2019-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complicated-web-leaves-future-of-short-line-rail-unknown-2019-10-10"Regulations are in place that prevents federally regulated rail lines from just ceasing operations..." For full article please click hereThu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complicated-web-leaves-future-of-short-line-rail-unknown-2019-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-decries-trump-protectionism-trudeau-deficits-at-transit-announcement-2019-10-10"Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer blamed rising protectionism around the world — including the approach of the Trump administration — for creating...Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-decries-trump-protectionism-trudeau-deficits-at-transit-announcement-2019-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rex-murphy-that-wasnt-a-debate-nor-was-it-national-it-was-tokenism-and-feeble-at-that-2019-10-09"From the perspective of simple utility, how it assisted voters to make up their minds, Monday night’s exhibition — the so-called debate — was a...Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rex-murphy-that-wasnt-a-debate-nor-was-it-national-it-was-tokenism-and-feeble-at-that-2019-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/william-robson-canada-knows-what-smart-fiscal-policy-looks-like-we-should-not-be-doubling-down-on-dumb-2019-10-09"For Canadians concerned about national finances, the 2019 federal election campaign has been a double whammy..." For full article please click hereWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/william-robson-canada-knows-what-smart-fiscal-policy-looks-like-we-should-not-be-doubling-down-on-dumb-2019-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ushers-in-new-commuter-era-with-compliments-complaints-2019-10-09"OC Transpo officials expressed satisfaction Monday as the future of commuting in Ottawa began with little sign of the chaos and confusion..." For...Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ushers-in-new-commuter-era-with-compliments-complaints-2019-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-ford-and-the-complicated-politics-of-transit-in-toronto-2019-10-09"Toronto's subway system runs at or over capacity for at least 90 minutes during the morning rush..." For full article please click hereWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-ford-and-the-complicated-politics-of-transit-in-toronto-2019-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/7-takeaways-from-the-official-english-language-leaders-debate-2019-10-08"On Oct. 7 all six main federal party leaders squared off for the first time during this campaign, with each leader trying..." For full article...Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/7-takeaways-from-the-official-english-language-leaders-debate-2019-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-riders-keen-on-cochranes-new-on-demand-transit-2019-10-08"The eager passengers were greeted by Mayor Jeff Genung and some members of the town council shortly after 9 a.m. for what was the first of many...Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-riders-keen-on-cochranes-new-on-demand-transit-2019-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-could-sign-off-on-new-nafta-before-american-thanksgiving-top-lawmakers-say-2019-10-08"The escalating impeachment drama between Congress and the White House that has all but doomed hopes of most legislative progress this fall has...Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-could-sign-off-on-new-nafta-before-american-thanksgiving-top-lawmakers-say-2019-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mapping-geopolitically-sensitive-railways-around-the-world-2019-10-08"While railways can connect communities and bind regions, they can often be used to stake a claim and draw lines through politically sensitive...Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mapping-geopolitically-sensitive-railways-around-the-world-2019-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monday-rush-hour-flowing-smoothly-as-oc-transpo-riders-face-first-major-test-of-major-service-changes-2019-10-07"Things were flowing smoothly on both ends of Ottawa’s LRT system early on the first,,," For full article please click hereMon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monday-rush-hour-flowing-smoothly-as-oc-transpo-riders-face-first-major-test-of-major-service-changes-2019-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-when-it-comes-to-the-economy-the-liberals-deserve-to-lose-the-election-2019-10-07"The federal election is shaping up to be about many things: silly subsidies for camping trips, climate change protests, and Justin Trudeau’s...Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-when-it-comes-to-the-economy-the-liberals-deserve-to-lose-the-election-2019-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conrad-black-trudeau-and-his-team-are-in-office-but-not-in-power-2019-10-07"This election campaign in Canada often seems dull, vapid, but civilized, and as the late finance minister Jim Flaherty said of his last budget,...Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conrad-black-trudeau-and-his-team-are-in-office-but-not-in-power-2019-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-narrowly-votes-to-accept-citys-contract-offer-2019-10-07"After months of tense back-and-forth, members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 are one step away from striking a new deal with the City of...Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-narrowly-votes-to-accept-citys-contract-offer-2019-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-04As election fever rises in Canada, the GR Staff took a closer look at the three leading parties' election program, and in more specifically how they...Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-likely-outcome-is-it-dies-new-nafta-in-doubt-as-trump-impeachment-gains-momentum-2019-10-04"With impeachment in the air, an election campaign heating up and a highly regarded gauge of the American economy showing its worst reading in a...Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-likely-outcome-is-it-dies-new-nafta-in-doubt-as-trump-impeachment-gains-momentum-2019-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-torontos-subway-could-be-step-toward-true-regional-approach-say-u-of-t-profs-2019-10-04"The provincial government's hotly-debated plan to "upload" Toronto's subway network could spark much-needed..." For full article please click hereFri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-torontos-subway-could-be-step-toward-true-regional-approach-say-u-of-t-profs-2019-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-selects-firm-to-study-north-shore-to-vancouver-rapid-transit-line-2019-10-04"The B.C. government is moving forward with plans to explore a fixed-link rapid transit between downtown Vancouver and the North Shore..." For full...Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-selects-firm-to-study-north-shore-to-vancouver-rapid-transit-line-2019-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/21m-safety-investment-puts-edmonton-transit-on-right-track-councillors-say-2019-10-03"Nearly a year after city council approved $21 million for safety upgrades to Edmonton's transit system, councillors say there's still a ways to go...Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/21m-safety-investment-puts-edmonton-transit-on-right-track-councillors-say-2019-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stage-2-lrt-work-ramps-up-between-westboro-and-lincoln-fields-2019-10-03"Pretty crummy day, really — cold and then drizzle. You might have lost some plants last night, but we're going to get some fall colours now..." For...Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stage-2-lrt-work-ramps-up-between-westboro-and-lincoln-fields-2019-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwest-calgary-bus-rapid-transit-nears-end-of-the-line-2019-10-03"Construction on the southwest Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is on track to be complete by late fall, the City of Calgary said on Wednesday..." For...Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwest-calgary-bus-rapid-transit-nears-end-of-the-line-2019-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-cleared-to-slap-tariffs-on-75-billion-of-eu-exports-potentially-opening-new-front-in-global-trade-war-2019-10-03"The World Trade Organization gave President Donald Trump the go-ahead to impose tariffs on as much as US$7.5 billion worth of European exports...Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-cleared-to-slap-tariffs-on-75-billion-of-eu-exports-potentially-opening-new-front-in-global-trade-war-2019-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-dinner-toronto-railway-club-2019-10-02This year’s Sponsors for the CARS Toronto Supplier Suite have collectively decided the following details for the CARS Toronto Supplier Suite at the...Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-dinner-toronto-railway-club-2019-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-pm-boris-johnson-to-send-final-offer-for-brexit-deal-to-eu-2019-10-02"British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. will offer the European Union (EU) a proposed Brexit deal on Wednesday that represents a...Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-pm-boris-johnson-to-send-final-offer-for-brexit-deal-to-eu-2019-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-calgary-transit-riders-upset-over-packed-bus-rides-2019-10-02"Some Calgary Transit riders are raising concerns over how their experiences have been riding buses in the city...." For full article please click...Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-calgary-transit-riders-upset-over-packed-bus-rides-2019-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-stalls-after-four-months-of-growth-economists-had-expected-more-2019-10-02"Canada’s economy was unexpectedly unchanged in July, following four months of growth, as the country’s mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction...Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-stalls-after-four-months-of-growth-economists-had-expected-more-2019-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-one-of-the-most-expensive-cities-in-the-country-to-ride-public-transit-2019-10-01"With a long anticipated fare hike set to kick in on Tuesday, Ottawa remains one of the most expensive cities in the country for public transit.."...Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-one-of-the-most-expensive-cities-in-the-country-to-ride-public-transit-2019-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-central-railway-achieves-capacity-for-286000-lb-freight-cars-2019-10-01"Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W)(NYSE:GWR) today announced that its subsidiary Georgia Central Railway, L.P., a 211-mile short line freight railroad...Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-central-railway-achieves-capacity-for-286000-lb-freight-cars-2019-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vandalism-crime-reports-drop-at-edmonton-transit-locations-report-2019-10-01"Vandalism and reports of crime have dropped at Edmonton transit centres and LRT stations after council approved millions of dollars in security...Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vandalism-crime-reports-drop-at-edmonton-transit-locations-report-2019-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-trains-to-roll-between-saint-jerome-and-montreal-2019-10-01"Riders of the St-Jerome train line will see extra departures to and from Montreal starting Monday. Four new departures have been added to the Exo...Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-trains-to-roll-between-saint-jerome-and-montreal-2019-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-of-cars-pandrol-2019-09-30Pandrol defines the industry standard across rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding. We’ve created rail infrastructure in more than 100...Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-of-cars-pandrol-2019-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-manager-acknowledges-delays-in-communication-over-lrt-slowdowns-vows-to-improve-2019-09-30"A delay Thursday on the LRT left many commuters wondering the reason for the holdup in the first place...." For full article please click hereMon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-manager-acknowledges-delays-in-communication-over-lrt-slowdowns-vows-to-improve-2019-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bus-bike-racks-help-islanders-take-transit-2019-09-30"T3 Transit offers demonstration of bus bike racks for cyclists looking to stay green in their commute..." For full article please click hereMon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bus-bike-racks-help-islanders-take-transit-2019-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-pm-boris-johnson-denies-any-wrongdoing-as-allegations-mount-2019-09-30"U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced political opposition and personal allegations Monday as he tried to fulfil his pledge to lead Britain out of...Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-pm-boris-johnson-denies-any-wrongdoing-as-allegations-mount-2019-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-27CARS' GR staff are watching the political upheavals which, appear to be setting the news all around the globe: In the UK, the Supreme Court has found...Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commissioner-slams-unacceptable-communication-on-lrt-delays-2019-09-27"An Ottawa Transit Commissioner says there’s an “unacceptable lack of communication” about delays on the Confederation Line...." For full article...Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commissioner-slams-unacceptable-communication-on-lrt-delays-2019-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-trade-war-hurting-canadas-largest-railway-says-cn-executive-2019-09-27"A slumping global economy and the U.S.-China trade war are hurting freight volumes and revenue, says Canadian National Railway Co.'s chief financial...Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-trade-war-hurting-canadas-largest-railway-says-cn-executive-2019-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-rule-out-prince-of-wales-bridge-for-transit-link-2019-09-27"The Prince of Wales Bridge will never carry trains again, the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau declared Tuesday, asking the next federal government to...Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-rule-out-prince-of-wales-bridge-for-transit-link-2019-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chaos-is-a-ladder-democrat-argues-impeachment-might-help-usmca-trade-deal-2019-09-26"Los Angeles Rep. Jimmy Gomez, one of the top Democrats negotiating for a U.S.-Mexico trade deal, argued Wednesday that the impeachment inquiry may...Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chaos-is-a-ladder-democrat-argues-impeachment-might-help-usmca-trade-deal-2019-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/officers-ramp-up-rail-safety-in-the-upper-fraser-valley-2019-09-26"It’s Railway Safety Week, so the RCMP and CN Police have teamed up for some public education..." For full article please click hereThu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/officers-ramp-up-rail-safety-in-the-upper-fraser-valley-2019-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doing-the-devils-work-2-oilsands-ceos-on-the-challenges-of-speaking-up-for-a-vilified-industry-2019-09-26"The CEOs of the major oilsands companies in Calgary were reluctant to talk during a federal election..." For full article please click hereThu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doing-the-devils-work-2-oilsands-ceos-on-the-challenges-of-speaking-up-for-a-vilified-industry-2019-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-call-on-federal-parties-to-commit-to-transit-funding-2019-09-26"As the federal election season heats up, mayors from across Metro Vancouver are calling on parties to commit to a permanent transit fund in the...Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-call-on-federal-parties-to-commit-to-transit-funding-2019-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-energy-companies-dropped-from-canadas-main-market-index-2019-09-25"Eight Canadian energy companies were booted out of the S&P/TSX Composite Index on Monday because their market capitalization has..." For full...Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-energy-companies-dropped-from-canadas-main-market-index-2019-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-week-two-more-buses-and-an-end-to-the-fare-freeze-2019-09-23"The City of Ottawa says the first week of workday commutes on the new Confederation Line went by without any major problems..." For full article...Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-week-two-more-buses-and-an-end-to-the-fare-freeze-2019-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-says-its-reached-tentative-agreement-with-city-2019-09-23"The union representing Winnipeg Transit workers says it’s reached a tentative agreement with the City of Winnipeg...." For full article please click...Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-says-its-reached-tentative-agreement-with-city-2019-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-ceos-push-carbon-capture-efforts-ahead-of-climate-talks-2019-09-23"A group of 13 major oil companies charted out a plan on Monday to promote investments in carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), ahead of a...Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-ceos-push-carbon-capture-efforts-ahead-of-climate-talks-2019-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-cfo-awakens-canadians-to-the-long-strong-arm-of-china-2019-09-23"Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer returns to a Vancouver courtroom Monday to fight extradition as Canadian voters deliberate who’s...Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-cfo-awakens-canadians-to-the-long-strong-arm-of-china-2019-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-20CARS' GR staff are watching the developments on the BREXIT saga very closely for two reasons: 1 - in case of BREXIT becoming a reality, Canada has to...Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-chestermere-working-on-transit-link-2019-09-20"Calgary and the neighbouring city of Chestermere will start talking next month about a regional transit service — since the two cities share a...Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-chestermere-working-on-transit-link-2019-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-fresh-brexit-talks-row-as-uk-asks-eu-to-keep-its-proposals-secret-2019-09-20"Downing Street’s secrecy over its “underwhelming” Brexit proposals has caused a fresh rupture in the negotiations in Brussels...." For full article...Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-fresh-brexit-talks-row-as-uk-asks-eu-to-keep-its-proposals-secret-2019-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-coming-in-december-on-future-of-subsidy-for-cape-bretons-rail-line-2019-09-20"December will likely be the decision month about the future of a subsidy preserving Cape Breton’s rail line...." For full article please click hereFri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-coming-in-december-on-future-of-subsidy-for-cape-bretons-rail-line-2019-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-of-waterloo-begins-review-of-official-plan-and-heres-why-you-should-care-2019-09-19"The Region of Waterloo has begun the process of reviewing its official plan and it wants residents to get involved..." For full article please click...Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-of-waterloo-begins-review-of-official-plan-and-heres-why-you-should-care-2019-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-do-you-persuade-people-to-cut-back-on-fuel-use-canada-did-it-once-before-with-mixed-results-2019-09-19"Canada has done this once before, in 1942 as the war effort desperately needed gasoline and the federal government implemented rationing...." For...Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-do-you-persuade-people-to-cut-back-on-fuel-use-canada-did-it-once-before-with-mixed-results-2019-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-jason-kenney-pitching-more-alberta-oil-in-wake-of-saudi-supply-disruption-2019-09-19"The supply disruption caused by an attack on a major Saudi oil processing facility has renewed calls from Alberta ..." For full article please click...Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-jason-kenney-pitching-more-alberta-oil-in-wake-of-saudi-supply-disruption-2019-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-uk-shares-confidential-documents-with-eu-2019-09-19"Ministers will table "formal written solutions when we are ready" and not to an "artificial deadline", it added..." For full article please click...Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-uk-shares-confidential-documents-with-eu-2019-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-risk-of-a-no-deal-brexit-remains-very-real-european-union-chief-2019-09-18"The risk of Britain leaving the European Union without a divorce deal remains “very real,” European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker declared...Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-risk-of-a-no-deal-brexit-remains-very-real-european-union-chief-2019-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dissolve-the-entire-ministry-of-red-tape-reduction-hoo-boy-do-albertans-have-a-lot-to-say-about-red-tape-2019-09-18"Too much photo radar. Too many shopping carts. Too many safety regulations. And too many government ..." For full article please click hereWed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dissolve-the-entire-ministry-of-red-tape-reduction-hoo-boy-do-albertans-have-a-lot-to-say-about-red-tape-2019-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trump-crows-about-stocks-its-radio-silence-from-trudeau-2019-09-18"Call it Canadian modesty. While President Donald Trump has tweeted about the U.S. stock market more than 30 times this year..." For full article...Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trump-crows-about-stocks-its-radio-silence-from-trudeau-2019-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-inflation-decelerates-to-19-per-cent-in-august-as-gas-prices-weaken-2019-09-18" Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 1.9 per cent in August under the weight of declining gasoline prices. Inflation was firm enough...Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-inflation-decelerates-to-19-per-cent-in-august-as-gas-prices-weaken-2019-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-high-stakes-brexit-court-case-could-force-the-queen-to-pick-a-side-2019-09-17"The United Kingdom, once a beacon of political and diplomatic stability, has descended into chaos since it voted to leave the European Union in...Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-high-stakes-brexit-court-case-could-force-the-queen-to-pick-a-side-2019-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-mayors-wish-list-for-federal-leaders-starts-with-more-mobility-funding-2019-09-17"Less than one week after the federal election was called, Montreal’s mayor has officially shared her list of demands for the political party that...Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-mayors-wish-list-for-federal-leaders-starts-with-more-mobility-funding-2019-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/attack-on-central-bank-of-oil-could-lift-interest-in-canada-but-oilsands-have-geopolitical-risks-too-2019-09-17"High-precision attacks on critical Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure would compel major consumers of the commodity to diversify their energy sources...Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/attack-on-central-bank-of-oil-could-lift-interest-in-canada-but-oilsands-have-geopolitical-risks-too-2019-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-the-lrt-on-a-test-drive-during-ottawas-morning-commute-2019-09-17"Thousands of transit riders switched from their OC Transpo ride to school and work today, opting instead to try the new LRT line. CTV News followed...Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/taking-the-lrt-on-a-test-drive-during-ottawas-morning-commute-2019-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-riders-with-disabilities-share-pros-cons-of-new-confederation-line-2019-09-16"When it comes to accessibility, the early reviews for Ottawa's new LRT system are mixed..." For full article, please click hereMon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-riders-with-disabilities-share-pros-cons-of-new-confederation-line-2019-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boris-johnson-to-meet-with-european-commission-president-in-search-of-brexit-deal-2019-09-16"British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have his first meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday in search of a...Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boris-johnson-to-meet-with-european-commission-president-in-search-of-brexit-deal-2019-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-after-a-weekend-of-fun-ottawas-light-rail-transit-system-faces-busy-monday-rush-hour-test-drive-2019-09-16"It was busy on some trains Monday as Ottawa’s light-rail transit system rolled into its first rush hour...." For full article, please click hereMon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-after-a-weekend-of-fun-ottawas-light-rail-transit-system-faces-busy-monday-rush-hour-test-drive-2019-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wins-big-from-america-first-trade-and-immigration-policies-2019-09-16"The theory behind the Trump administration’s “America First” trade and immigration restrictions is that they are good for America..." For full...Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wins-big-from-america-first-trade-and-immigration-policies-2019-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-13CARS was requested to participate in a survey conducted by the National Research Council’s: Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre....Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-petro-traxx-2019-09-13Petro-Traxx Inc is the Shuttlewagon Dealer for Western Canada with a full on service shop as well as mobile mechanics in the field. They supply...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-petro-traxx-2019-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-second-newest-member-ultra-traxx-2019-09-13Ultra-traxx Inc provides ultra sonic rail testing across Canada. They also build our own unique rail equipment for snow removal as well as other...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-second-newest-member-ultra-traxx-2019-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-wi-fi-in-underground-lrt-stations-will-expand-to-all-confederation-line-stops-2019-09-13"Free WiFi service has been set up in Ottawa’s three underground light-rail stations and that complimentary network will be expanded to the other 10...Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-wi-fi-in-underground-lrt-stations-will-expand-to-all-confederation-line-stops-2019-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pound-climbs-to-highest-level-since-july-2019-09-13"The pound has hit its highest level against the dollar since July amid hopes a no-deal Brexit can be avoided..." For full article please click hereFri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pound-climbs-to-highest-level-since-july-2019-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/retailers-roll-out-the-red-carpet-for-lrt-riders-2019-09-12"Retailers along the Confederation Line are rolling out the red carpet for transit riders, offering promotions and incentives to take advantage of...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/retailers-roll-out-the-red-carpet-for-lrt-riders-2019-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-idea-worth-debating-this-election-tax-fairness-for-canadian-professionals-2019-09-12"The gap between top personal income tax rates and small-business income tax rates has widened over the past 20 years, making it more..." For full...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-idea-worth-debating-this-election-tax-fairness-for-canadian-professionals-2019-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-glavin-missing-the-munk-debate-looks-bad-but-trudeau-trying-to-defend-his-foreign-policy-would-look-worse-2019-09-12"In the customarily cynical way that federal election campaigns are orchestrated, it makes perfectly good political sense..." For full article please...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-glavin-missing-the-munk-debate-looks-bad-but-trudeau-trying-to-defend-his-foreign-policy-would-look-worse-2019-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cfo-warns-of-softening-economy-with-consequences-for-railways-2019-09-12"A Canadian National Railway Co. executive says a sputtering economy is contributing to weaker freight volumes after posting record..." For full...Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cfo-warns-of-softening-economy-with-consequences-for-railways-2019-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-city-mayors-push-to-make-permanent-transit-funding-an-election-issue-2019-09-11"Mayors from Canada's biggest cities have laid out their priorities for the federal parties ahead of next month's election..." For full article...Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-city-mayors-push-to-make-permanent-transit-funding-an-election-issue-2019-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-self-driving-shuttle-is-coming-to-torontos-east-end-2019-09-11"Toronto plans to test out an autonomous shuttle that would connect a transit desert in the West Rouge neighbourhood..." For full article please...Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-self-driving-shuttle-is-coming-to-torontos-east-end-2019-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-construction-means-more-commuters-on-montreal-metros-orange-line-2019-09-11"It’s going to get a lot more crowded at the Côte-Vertu metro station next year..." For full article please click hereWed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-construction-means-more-commuters-on-montreal-metros-orange-line-2019-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battered-oil-and-gas-companies-brace-for-another-setback-exclusion-from-canadas-main-stock-index-2019-09-11"Some of the country’s largest natural gas producers and drilling companies could soon be booted out of the main Toronto Stock Exchange index amid a...Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battered-oil-and-gas-companies-brace-for-another-setback-exclusion-from-canadas-main-stock-index-2019-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boris-johnson-vows-to-stick-to-brexit-plan-despite-ministers-resignation-2019-09-09"Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sticking to his Brexit plan and will not seek a delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union at a summit...Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boris-johnson-vows-to-stick-to-brexit-plan-despite-ministers-resignation-2019-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-proposal-to-turn-part-of-trans-canada-trail-to-industrial-use-mind-boggling-2019-09-09"A historic rail trail that was donated to the province by the Trans Canada Trail society could be..." For full article, please click hereMon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-proposal-to-turn-part-of-trans-canada-trail-to-industrial-use-mind-boggling-2019-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-third-of-canadas-stock-market-may-be-holding-the-rally-back-2019-09-09"The stalwarts of Canada’s equity market might be losing..." For full article please click hereMon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-third-of-canadas-stock-market-may-be-holding-the-rally-back-2019-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-highest-ridership-results-in-ten-years-for-labour-day-long-weekend-2019-09-09" VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) records its busiest Labour Day long weekend in ten years, with..." For full article please click hereMon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-highest-ridership-results-in-ten-years-for-labour-day-long-weekend-2019-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-06Recently, the Canadian General Standard Board (CGSB) has released the first draft of the new National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-192.3 entitled...Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-details-on-lrt-disruption-2019-09-06"There are new details today following the disruption to part of the Confederation Line on Wednesday..." For full article please click hereFri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-details-on-lrt-disruption-2019-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-industry-spend-big-on-canadas-ports-in-race-to-keep-congestion-from-choking-east-west-trade-2019-09-06"The federal Liberal government has spent billions of dollars over the past four years, and promised to spend..." For full article please click hereFri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-industry-spend-big-on-canadas-ports-in-race-to-keep-congestion-from-choking-east-west-trade-2019-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpps-ties-to-china-raise-questions-about-how-close-canadian-politicians-should-get-to-foreign-powers-2019-09-06"In July 2013, several dozen ethnic Chinese people hand-picked from various countries visited China for a government-run workshop — eight days of...Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpps-ties-to-china-raise-questions-about-how-close-canadian-politicians-should-get-to-foreign-powers-2019-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-of-lrt-system-knocked-offline-wednesday-2019-09-05Days before its scheduled launch date, most of the city’s new light rail system was shut down to trains on Wednesday.... To read full article click...Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-of-lrt-system-knocked-offline-wednesday-2019-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-keeps-key-interest-rate-target-on-hold-2019-09-05OTTAWA -- The Bank of Canada is holding steady on interest rates as it gauges the extent of the damage that deepening trade conflicts have had on the...Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-keeps-key-interest-rate-target-on-hold-2019-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cosco-shipping-lines-extend-intermodal-partnership-2019-09-05MONTREAL, Sept. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce that COSCO Shipping has chosen CN to be the exclusive...Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cosco-shipping-lines-extend-intermodal-partnership-2019-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-stock-markets-fall-on-new-tariffs-and-weak-manufacturing-data-2019-09-05TORONTO – North American markets fell to start the trading week Tuesday following the imposition of new tariffs by the U.S. and China and weak...Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-stock-markets-fall-on-new-tariffs-and-weak-manufacturing-data-2019-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-helps-bc-entrepreneurs-start-up-scale-up-and-succeed-2019-09-05VANCOUVER, Sept. 4, 2019 /CNW/ - When British Columbia's innovative entrepreneurs and small- and medium-size businesses succeed, all of Canada...Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-helps-bc-entrepreneurs-start-up-scale-up-and-succeed-2019-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-robel-2019-09-04Please welcome our newest member: Robel ! Since 1901 ROBEL has developed, manufactured and supplied track construction machines with a claim for...Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-robel-2019-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-officially-takes-control-of-lrt-2019-09-04"With just 11 days to go before the scheduled launch date of the Confederation Line, the City says they have officially taken control ..." For full...Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-officially-takes-control-of-lrt-2019-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-coming-to-ottawa-train-station-2019-09-04"The Ottawa train station will soon get a major makeover to celebrate its 50th anniversary..." For full article please click hereWed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-coming-to-ottawa-train-station-2019-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-parliament-takes-on-pivotal-day-on-brexit-2019-09-03"Parliament was reconvening Tuesday for a pivotal day in British politics as lawmakers challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson's insistence that the...Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-parliament-takes-on-pivotal-day-on-brexit-2019-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-continues-trade-negotiations-with-brazil-as-amazon-burns-2019-09-03"The Canadian government should show leadership and halt trade negotiations with the Mercosur Bloc (which includes Brazil) to stop an unprecedented...Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-continues-trade-negotiations-with-brazil-as-amazon-burns-2019-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-spending-on-public-transit-is-the-fix-for-canadas-big-election-issues-2019-09-03"Some 82 per cent of residents in Canada’s largest cities and suburbs believe that transit helps to reduce greenhouse gas ..." For full article...Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-spending-on-public-transit-is-the-fix-for-canadas-big-election-issues-2019-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forty-mile-rail-in-foremost-alberta-receives-42m-in-federal-funding-for-transportation-infrastructure-projects-2019-09-03"The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, recently announced $4.2 million of federal funding for short line..." For full...Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forty-mile-rail-in-foremost-alberta-receives-42m-in-federal-funding-for-transportation-infrastructure-projects-2019-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nantes-frontenac-railway-operations-to-move-to-lac-megantic-industrial-park-2019-08-30The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced the relocation of the Nantes and Frontenac railway operations in the Eastern Townships to a...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nantes-frontenac-railway-operations-to-move-to-lac-megantic-industrial-park-2019-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-regina-seeks-approval-from-cn-cp-to-relocate-train-tracks-on-ring-road-2019-08-30The City of Regina is inching closer to the design stage of relocating the train trackson Ring Road between Winnipeg Street and McDonald Street... To...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-regina-seeks-approval-from-cn-cp-to-relocate-train-tracks-on-ring-road-2019-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-some-canadian-multinational-retail-firms-are-finding-ways-to-get-around-global-trade-chaos-2019-08-30Over the past year, billions of dollars have been poured into data centres worldwide. Most recently, Equinix Inc., a data centre multinational based...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-some-canadian-multinational-retail-firms-are-finding-ways-to-get-around-global-trade-chaos-2019-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-banks-brace-for-tougher-times-as-goldilocks-era-winds-down-2019-08-30Canadian banks face challenging times as souring macroeconomic conditions and trade uncertainties increase lending risk and weigh on profit margins,...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-banks-brace-for-tougher-times-as-goldilocks-era-winds-down-2019-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-30The Canadian General Standard Board (CGSB) has released the first draft of the new National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-192.3 entitled...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebecs-very-resilient-economy-has-more-room-to-run-national-bankquebecs-very-resilient-economy-has-more-room-to-run-national-bank-2019-08-29Montreal-based National Bank of Canada plans to continue favouring Quebec in the coming year as the province’s relatively hot economy likely has more...Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebecs-very-resilient-economy-has-more-room-to-run-national-bankquebecs-very-resilient-economy-has-more-room-to-run-national-bank-2019-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seen-poised-to-lead-world-in-food-production-if-we-can-seize-fourth-agricultural-revolution-2019-08-29Were the need to arise, Brian Tischler could simultaneously sip coffee in a café in Vienna, Austria while using his smartphone to steer a tractor...Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seen-poised-to-lead-world-in-food-production-if-we-can-seize-fourth-agricultural-revolution-2019-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-investment-in-southern-alberta-rail-lines-applauded-by-local-community-2019-08-29FOREMOST, AB – Rail service in the County of 40 Mile and County of Warner will be receiving some major upgrades, thanks to millions in funding from...Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-investment-in-southern-alberta-rail-lines-applauded-by-local-community-2019-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-leader-to-suspend-parliament-limiting-time-to-thwart-no-deal-brexit-2019-08-28British opposition legislators reacted with fury Wednesday to news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek a suspension of the U.K. Parliament to...Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-leader-to-suspend-parliament-limiting-time-to-thwart-no-deal-brexit-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-makes-recommendations-for-edmontons-troubled-transit-system-2019-08-28A city report released Tuesday recommends improvements for Edmonton's problem-riddled transit system... To read full article click here.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-makes-recommendations-for-edmontons-troubled-transit-system-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bayview-station-opening-for-trillium-line-riders-2019-08-28A part of one of the city’s LRT stations is opening to the public Wednesday, but not for the Confederation Line... To read full article click here.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bayview-station-opening-for-trillium-line-riders-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diane-francis-when-the-next-recession-hits-well-have-a-hell-of-a-time-clawing-our-way-out-of-it-2019-08-28Tumbling stock markets are worrisome, but the growth of negative interest rates bodes badly for markets, companies and individuals... To read full...Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diane-francis-when-the-next-recession-hits-well-have-a-hell-of-a-time-clawing-our-way-out-of-it-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-giant-bp-to-pull-out-of-alaska-as-sells-business-for-5bn-2019-08-28BP will no longer have any operations in Alaska after it agreed to sell its entire remaining business there to a private oil and gas firm... To read...Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-giant-bp-to-pull-out-of-alaska-as-sells-business-for-5bn-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontonians-are-officially-the-most-innovative-people-in-canada-2019-08-28Toronto was just placed on a top 20 list of World's Most Innovative Cities by JLL's Global Research team.... To read full article click here.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontonians-are-officially-the-most-innovative-people-in-canada-2019-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-profits-at-canadas-big-banks-are-saying-about-the-odds-of-a-recession-2019-08-27If a recession is headed our way, the canaries in the economic coal mine that are most likely to sing its arrival will be Canada's big banks. .. To...Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-profits-at-canadas-big-banks-are-saying-about-the-odds-of-a-recession-2019-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-target-congestion-at-bloor-yonge-station-as-part-of-1b-gta-transit-investment-2019-08-27The federal government is kicking in $1 billion for two major transit projects in the GTA, including an effort to relieve congestion at one of...Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-target-congestion-at-bloor-yonge-station-as-part-of-1b-gta-transit-investment-2019-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-ready-to-pass-law-forcing-cn-to-restore-historic-quebec-bridge-2019-08-27The federal government says it is ready to pass a law forcing the Canadian National Railway to restore the historic Quebec Bridge... To read full...Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-ready-to-pass-law-forcing-cn-to-restore-historic-quebec-bridge-2019-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stocks-oil-plunge-on-growing-signs-of-global-slowdown-2019-08-27Yields on two-year U.S. Treasury notes rose above the 10-year yield for the first time since 2007, a metric known as an inversion that is widely seen...Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stocks-oil-plunge-on-growing-signs-of-global-slowdown-2019-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-the-city-move-the-goalposts-for-accepting-lrt-2019-08-26On Friday afternoon — in the same council chambers where the $2.1-billion contract to build the Confederation Line was approved in December 2012 —...Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-the-city-move-the-goalposts-for-accepting-lrt-2019-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-says-it-wants-a-calm-resolution-to-ongoing-trade-war-with-us-2019-08-26China is willing to resolve its trade dispute with the United States through “calm” negotiations... To read full article click here .Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-says-it-wants-a-calm-resolution-to-ongoing-trade-war-with-us-2019-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-continue-spending-frenzy-on-eve-of-election-call-28b-last-week-2019-08-26Federal Liberal ministers and MPs continued their cross-country spending announcement tour last week, making 277 spending commitments on everything...Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-continue-spending-frenzy-on-eve-of-election-call-28b-last-week-2019-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-an-alberta-break-3-years-after-alberta-rail-cars-parked-in-rural-manitoba-farmer-grows-weary-2019-08-26It's a slogan Deleau, Man., area farmer Ian Robson has gotten used to seeing in recent years. It's plastered in the top left corner on many of the...Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-an-alberta-break-3-years-after-alberta-rail-cars-parked-in-rural-manitoba-farmer-grows-weary-2019-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-factors-investors-should-keep-an-eye-on-in-the-coming-months-2019-08-26There are a number of risks looming over the rest of 2019 that could have a material impact on the state of Canada’s energy, agriculture and...Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-factors-investors-should-keep-an-eye-on-in-the-coming-months-2019-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-23CARS GR staff conducted a review/analysis of the Impact Assessment Act as to how it may affect CARS membership The purpose of the Act includes...Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stocks-oil-plunge-on-growing-signs-of-global-slowdown-2019-08-23"Equity markets tanked and oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after a closely watched bond indicator pointed to the growing risk of a U.S....Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stocks-oil-plunge-on-growing-signs-of-global-slowdown-2019-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-to-announce-confederation-line-launch-date-but-city-mum-on-possible-lrt-misinformation-2019-08-23"On the 457th day after the City of Ottawa was to have received the keys to the Confederation Line, Mayor Jim Watson will announce the public launch...Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-to-announce-confederation-line-launch-date-but-city-mum-on-possible-lrt-misinformation-2019-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-infrastructure-gains-give-reason-for-optimism-2019-08-23"Canada’s two major rail companies have taken heat over the last few years for failure to provide consistent movement of agricultural products..."...Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-infrastructure-gains-give-reason-for-optimism-2019-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backstop-why-is-the-irish-border-blocking-brexit-2019-08-22"Boris Johnson, the new prime minister, has called on the European Union (EU) to agree to "flexible and creative solutions"..." For full article...Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/backstop-why-is-the-irish-border-blocking-brexit-2019-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-midland-manufacturing-2019-08-22Please welcome the newest member of cars: Midland Manufacturing! For more than 60 years, Midland has been dedicated to protecting people and the...Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-midland-manufacturing-2019-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-springs-a-nasty-surprise-on-many-canadian-employers-2019-08-22"Canada’s federally regulated businesses — think of banks, air transport, telephone, radio and television, among others ..." For full article please...Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-springs-a-nasty-surprise-on-many-canadian-employers-2019-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-vowing-to-fix-sound-issues-along-western-part-of-light-rail-line-2019-08-22"The latest complaint about light rail in Ottawa has nothing to do with its opening to the public -- instead, its about the sound coming from its...Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-vowing-to-fix-sound-issues-along-western-part-of-light-rail-line-2019-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-nominates-5-guelph-transit-projects-for-federal-funding-approval-2019-08-21"The provincial government says it's sent five transit infrastructure projects for Guelph to the federal government for funding approval... For full...Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-nominates-5-guelph-transit-projects-for-federal-funding-approval-2019-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-transit-service-would-bring-growth-but-region-must-show-demand-expert-2019-08-21"Increased service along the Kitchener line will mean better economic growth and desirability for the city, but the municipalities must show that...Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-transit-service-would-bring-growth-but-region-must-show-demand-expert-2019-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-with-the-old-ctrains-in-with-the-new-2019-08-21"The City of Calgary is phasing out some of its oldest light rapid transit cars that date back to the launch of the CTrain's first line in 1981..."...Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-with-the-old-ctrains-in-with-the-new-2019-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/royal-bank-of-canada-profit-misses-on-weak-equity-trading-2019-08-21"Royal Bank of Canada posted fiscal third-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ estimates, hurt by a slowdown in the company’s capital-markets...Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/royal-bank-of-canada-profit-misses-on-weak-equity-trading-2019-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-corporate-leaders-swing-left-to-fix-frayed-american-dream-don-pittis-2019-08-20"In what's being described as a radical departure from their single-minded focus on pushing short-term share prices ever higher, a powerful group of...Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-corporate-leaders-swing-left-to-fix-frayed-american-dream-don-pittis-2019-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceos-at-worlds-biggest-companies-declare-shareholder-interests-no-longer-their-top-priority-2019-08-20"Jamie Dimon and other leaders at some of the world’s largest companies said they plan to abandon the long-held view that shareholders’ interests...Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceos-at-worlds-biggest-companies-declare-shareholder-interests-no-longer-their-top-priority-2019-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-to-cover-part-of-tracks-in-town-of-mount-royal-2019-08-20"Part of the railway that runs through the Town of Mount Royal will be covered as the track is gradually transformed into the REM..." For full...Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-to-cover-part-of-tracks-in-town-of-mount-royal-2019-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-insists-fundamentals-of-us-economy-are-strong-2019-08-20"The "fundamentals" of the U.S. economy are solid, the White House asserted, invoking an ill-fated political declaration of a decade ago..." For full...Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-insists-fundamentals-of-us-economy-are-strong-2019-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ready-to-invest-in-midland-transit-2019-08-19"MPP Jill Dunlop was in Midland to announce help for the town's transit service..." For full article please click hereMon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ready-to-invest-in-midland-transit-2019-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-president-trump-does-not-want-to-do-business-with-chinas-huawei-2019-08-19"U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not want the United States to do business with China’s Huawei..." For full article please click...Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-president-trump-does-not-want-to-do-business-with-chinas-huawei-2019-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-plays-down-fears-of-us-recession-2019-08-19"The US president said he did not see a recession - usually defined as when an economy shrinks for two consecutive quarters...." For full article...Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-plays-down-fears-of-us-recession-2019-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-other-sector-in-our-economy-is-getting-slammed-as-hard-as-farmers-in-the-global-trade-war-2019-08-19"On a recent Thursday morning in Davidson, Sask., Rob Stone was steering his black half-ton GM pickup down the Ross Road toward town...." For full...Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-other-sector-in-our-economy-is-getting-slammed-as-hard-as-farmers-in-the-global-trade-war-2019-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-16CARS GR staff conducted a review/analysis of the Impact Assessment Act as to how it may affect CARS membership. Part 1: What is the Bill about...Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-adding-84-new-weekly-go-train-trips-in-gtha-2019-08-16"Metrolinx says it is adding dozens of new GO train trips in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area to increase rush-hour, mid-day..." For full...Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-adding-84-new-weekly-go-train-trips-in-gtha-2019-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banks-are-now-paying-people-to-borrow-money-and-thats-a-really-bad-sign-for-the-global-economy-2019-08-16"For Americans accustomed to paying 4 or 5 per cent mortgage rates, let alone the double-digit figures consumers endured in the early 1980s..." For...Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banks-are-now-paying-people-to-borrow-money-and-thats-a-really-bad-sign-for-the-global-economy-2019-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-inspectors-noted-problems-with-lrt-switch-heaters-over-two-winters-flagged-serious-deficiencies-in-lead-up-to-march-deadline-2019-08-16"Just two months before the missed LRT handover in March, city’s inspectors were still finding problems with rail switch heaters ..." For full...Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-inspectors-noted-problems-with-lrt-switch-heaters-over-two-winters-flagged-serious-deficiencies-in-lead-up-to-march-deadline-2019-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stock-markets-fall-after-china-trade-warning-2019-08-15"The sell-off follows a turbulent day on US and Asian stock exchanges, fueled by investor fear of a global recession..." For full article please...Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stock-markets-fall-after-china-trade-warning-2019-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-continues-to-defend-process-that-saw-snc-lavalin-win-16b-lrt-bid-2019-08-15"Mayor Jim Watson continues to defend the bidding process that saw SNC-Lavalin win the lucrative contract to extend the Trillium Line..." For full...Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-continues-to-defend-process-that-saw-snc-lavalin-win-16b-lrt-bid-2019-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-a-global-recession-coming-heres-why-analysts-are-worried-2019-08-15"Even if you don’t pay close attention to the stock market, Wednesday’s news may have caught your attention..." For full article please click hereThu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-a-global-recession-coming-heres-why-analysts-are-worried-2019-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billionaire-koch-brothers-dump-canadas-oilsands-leases-as-foreign-exodus-continues-2019-08-15"Once among the largest landholders in the oilsands, industrial conglomerate Koch Industries Inc. has sold off its upstream leases and abandoned...Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billionaire-koch-brothers-dump-canadas-oilsands-leases-as-foreign-exodus-continues-2019-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-ingham-if-ottawa-wants-better-transit-maybe-the-union-could-bargain-for-it-2019-08-14"Ottawa is on the cusp of urban maturity. With the eventual opening of the LRT, it will have a fully..." For full article please click hereWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-ingham-if-ottawa-wants-better-transit-maybe-the-union-could-bargain-for-it-2019-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-why-many-employees-feel-devalued-even-in-booming-job-market-2019-08-14" Ken White had a good job at a credit card processor for 22 years, but he was laid off in the Great Recession..." For full article please click hereWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-why-many-employees-feel-devalued-even-in-booming-job-market-2019-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2-short-rail-lines-in-saskatchewan-slated-for-upgrades-2019-08-14"A railway association is applauding a move by the federal government to fund improvements to two short line railways in Saskatchewan..." For full...Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2-short-rail-lines-in-saskatchewan-slated-for-upgrades-2019-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letters-aug-13-high-speed-rail-to-portland-means-a-greener-future-2019-08-14"Having high-speed rail would cut travel time in half compared to what it is by car. It currently takes five hours or longer to get to Portland..."...Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letters-aug-13-high-speed-rail-to-portland-means-a-greener-future-2019-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-mexico-trade-deal-announcement-during-nafta-talks-led-to-sleepless-nights-envoy-2019-08-13"The most difficult moment of Canada's NAFTA negotiations with the United States came when U.S. President Donald Trump announced..." For full article...Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-mexico-trade-deal-announcement-during-nafta-talks-led-to-sleepless-nights-envoy-2019-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-constant-upheaval-why-canadian-businesses-have-not-fully-rebounded-from-the-post-tariff-stall-2019-08-13"Like real ones, the trade wars are being conducted on multiple levels. There’s the phony war on Twitter, where Tariff Man goes to ..." For full...Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-constant-upheaval-why-canadian-businesses-have-not-fully-rebounded-from-the-post-tariff-stall-2019-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-needs-to-disentangle-itself-from-a-bullying-china-2019-08-13"Because of China’s rise and economic might, many Canadians think we ultimately will have no choice but to accede to China’s demands..." For full...Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-needs-to-disentangle-itself-from-a-bullying-china-2019-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diane-francis-as-its-70th-birthday-nears-china-isnt-in-a-celebrating-mood-2019-08-13"October 1 marks the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, traditionally celebrated with fireworks and a show of military force in...Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diane-francis-as-its-70th-birthday-nears-china-isnt-in-a-celebrating-mood-2019-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-dont-lobby-for-a-carbon-tax-out-of-the-goodness-of-their-corporate-hearts-so-why-do-they-do-it-2019-08-12"When the Alberta government rolled out a carbon tax plan in 2015, the province witnessed..." For full article please click hereMon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-dont-lobby-for-a-carbon-tax-out-of-the-goodness-of-their-corporate-hearts-so-why-do-they-do-it-2019-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-fog-will-not-clear-why-another-volley-of-tariffs-or-tweets-could-plunge-the-global-economy-into-a-recession-2019-08-12"Concerns of a global recession appear to be on the rise, but economists say it may take an additional slew of bad..." For full article please click...Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-fog-will-not-clear-why-another-volley-of-tariffs-or-tweets-could-plunge-the-global-economy-into-a-recession-2019-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-gives-more-than-100k-to-qeh-elmira-railway-museum-2019-08-12"The Canadian National Railway Company is using the occasion of its 100th anniversary to give back to communities across Canada, including more..."...Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-gives-more-than-100k-to-qeh-elmira-railway-museum-2019-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-wage-growth-climbs-to-highest-mark-since-2009-but-economy-sheds-jobs-2019-08-12"The increase in wages — as measured by year-over-year average hourly wage growth for all employees — marked the indicator’s strongest month..." For...Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-wage-growth-climbs-to-highest-mark-since-2009-but-economy-sheds-jobs-2019-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-changes-at-the-top-2019-08-09"In what that railroad is describing as “part of the next stage of its transformational journey,” Canadian Pacific is making changes in some...Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-changes-at-the-top-2019-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-trump-wants-a-weaker-dollar-but-he-keeps-accidentally-pumping-up-the-value-2019-08-09"President Donald Trump’s intensifying battle with China and other major trading partners is morphing into a global currency war. It will be hard for...Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-trump-wants-a-weaker-dollar-but-he-keeps-accidentally-pumping-up-the-value-2019-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-train-operators-to-pull-out-of-interrail-2019-08-09"The UK’s train operators are to pull out of the Interrail scheme, which has allowed unlimited train travel across Europe for a fixed price for...Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-train-operators-to-pull-out-of-interrail-2019-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-august-8th-2019-2019-08-09CARS GR Staff continues to participate in the Foreign Affairs' periodic update on the status of negotiations between Canada and MERCUSOR countries...Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-august-8th-2019-2019-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-committee-moves-ahead-on-107m-plan-to-move-ring-road-rail-tracks-2019-08-08"Regina city councillors voted Wednesday in favour of removing CP and CN rail tracks from a busy section of Ring Road at an estimated cost of $107...Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-committee-moves-ahead-on-107m-plan-to-move-ring-road-rail-tracks-2019-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/price-led-snc-lavalin-to-victory-in-trillium-line-procurement-despite-lower-scores-on-technical-and-financing-plans-2019-08-08"The price must have been right when it came to SNC-Lavalin’s winning bid for the Trillium Line expansion, judging by how the company’s technical and...Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/price-led-snc-lavalin-to-victory-in-trillium-line-procurement-despite-lower-scores-on-technical-and-financing-plans-2019-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rushes-to-ready-new-china-tariffs-as-companies-fear-damage-2019-08-08"The Trump administration is rushing to finalize a list of $300 billion in Chinese imports it plans to hit with tariffs in a few weeks’ time, as U.S....Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rushes-to-ready-new-china-tariffs-as-companies-fear-damage-2019-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jack-mintz-chinas-playing-an-ugly-game-and-canada-needs-to-learn-the-rules-2019-08-08"Tariff wars can be ugly things. The Dow Jones has taken a beating since Thursday, down more than 1,000 points at the time of writing, after U.S....Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jack-mintz-chinas-playing-an-ugly-game-and-canada-needs-to-learn-the-rules-2019-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-presents-new-offer-to-transit-union-2019-08-07"The City of Winnipeg has made another contract offer to the union representing Winnipeg Transit workers in the hopes of ending a seven-month-old...Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-presents-new-offer-to-transit-union-2019-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-shares-mixed-after-china-stabilizes-currency-2019-08-07" Global shares were mixed Wednesday as markets calmed after China's decision to stabilize its currency..." For full article please click hereWed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-shares-mixed-after-china-stabilizes-currency-2019-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/at-the-edge-of-a-cliff-oil-prices-could-plummet-to-40-if-us-china-trade-war-drags-down-global-economy-2019-08-07"Collateral damage from the escalating trade war between China and the U.S. has hit oil demand hard and could push prices lower if trade tensions...Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/at-the-edge-of-a-cliff-oil-prices-could-plummet-to-40-if-us-china-trade-war-drags-down-global-economy-2019-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-ban-on-buying-chinese-buses-rail-cars-could-curtail-job-growth-at-southeast-side-factory-2019-08-07"A proposal to bar transit agencies from using federal money to buy Chinese buses and rail cars could stunt expansion at a Far Southeast Side factory...Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-ban-on-buying-chinese-buses-rail-cars-could-curtail-job-growth-at-southeast-side-factory-2019-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-no-10-rejects-eus-view-of-talks-2019-08-06"The government has rejected claims it is unwilling to negotiate with the EU and wants talks to fail to allow a no-deal Brexit...." For full article...Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-no-10-rejects-eus-view-of-talks-2019-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-kept-back-pocket-g7-summit-statement-to-guard-against-trump-2019-08-06"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kept a “back pocket” closing statement at last year’s stormy G7 summit in case..." For full article please click hereTue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-kept-back-pocket-g7-summit-statement-to-guard-against-trump-2019-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unloved-despite-the-oilsands-relentless-cost-cutting-investors-are-still-wary-of-jumping-back-in-2019-08-06"Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. president Tim McKay describes his company’s ongoing push to convince fund managers that oilsands are a more...Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unloved-despite-the-oilsands-relentless-cost-cutting-investors-are-still-wary-of-jumping-back-in-2019-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-stocks-deepen-losses-as-us-brands-china-currency-manipulator-2019-08-06"Global stocks extended their already substantial losses and the offshore yuan hit an all-time low on Tuesday after Washington designated Beijing a...Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-stocks-deepen-losses-as-us-brands-china-currency-manipulator-2019-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oilsands-ceos-take-federal-election-message-to-voters-in-full-page-newspaper-ads-2019-08-02"Three of Canada's biggest oilsands producers are going directly to voters today to ask them to "influence the outcome" of big decisions concerning...Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oilsands-ceos-take-federal-election-message-to-voters-in-full-page-newspaper-ads-2019-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-the-federal-reserve-cuts-rate-data-today-gives-bank-of-canada-one-more-reason-not-to-2019-08-02"Canada’s economy grew by a higher-than-expected 0.2 per cent in May, the third increase in as many months, thanks to a rebound in manufacturing..."...Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-the-federal-reserve-cuts-rate-data-today-gives-bank-of-canada-one-more-reason-not-to-2019-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-you-need-to-know-to-start-your-day-2019-08-02"The Fed dust has settled, trade wars and/or talks to resume in September, and more corporate earnings..." For full article please click hereFri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-things-you-need-to-know-to-start-your-day-2019-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-initiatives-2019-08-02Cars Initiatives: The U.S. administration is stepping-up efforts to convince the Congress to ratify the USMCA. Several high level meetings have taken...Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-initiatives-2019-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-unlikely-to-follow-any-fed-interest-rate-cut-2019-08-01"The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its interest rate Wednesday for the first time in over a decade..." For full article please click...Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-unlikely-to-follow-any-fed-interest-rate-cut-2019-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-to-get-61m-for-priority-transit-projects-including-upgraded-bus-stops-2019-08-01"The Region of Waterloo is getting $60.7 million for 16 transit projects, including upgrading bus stops, increasing bus service to Conestoga College...Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-region-to-get-61m-for-priority-transit-projects-including-upgraded-bus-stops-2019-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-saskatoon-moves-ahead-on-bus-rapid-transit-regina-mayor-urges-go-slow-approach-2019-08-01"Regina Mayor Michael Fougere is not a fan of the idea of introducing bus rapid transit services in Regina right now...." For full article please...Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-saskatoon-moves-ahead-on-bus-rapid-transit-regina-mayor-urges-go-slow-approach-2019-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-joins-international-group-using-blockchain-to-change-shipping-industry-2019-08-01"Canadian Pacific Railway has become the latest member of an international group of companies aiming to change — and standardize — how the...Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-joins-international-group-using-blockchain-to-change-shipping-industry-2019-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-rs-that-struggling-companies-can-use-to-put-themselves-on-the-comeback-trail-2019-07-31"Everyone loves a good comeback story, in which someone who was once mighty not only survives trials and tribulations but comes out stronger on the...Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-rs-that-struggling-companies-can-use-to-put-themselves-on-the-comeback-trail-2019-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-switching-entire-fleet-to-electric-buses-2019-07-31"B.C. Transit will make its entire fleet of buses fully electric over the next two decades as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions..." For...Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-transit-switching-entire-fleet-to-electric-buses-2019-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-house-breaks-with-no-new-nafta-tabled-for-ratification-now-what-2019-07-31"The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer break today leaving the ratification of the new North American trade deal hanging,.." For full...Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-house-breaks-with-no-new-nafta-tabled-for-ratification-now-what-2019-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tc-energy-strikes-a-287-billion-gas-plant-deal-with-ontario-power-generation-2019-07-31"TC Energy Corp. is continuing its push to sell off assets to pay for new pipelines and growth projects with a $2.87-billion deal announced after...Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tc-energy-strikes-a-287-billion-gas-plant-deal-with-ontario-power-generation-2019-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sterling-slumps-to-new-two-year-low-below-123-amid-no-deal-brexit-fears-2019-07-30"The value of sterling has fallen against the US dollar and other major currencies since the 2016..." For full article please click hereTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sterling-slumps-to-new-two-year-low-below-123-amid-no-deal-brexit-fears-2019-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrat-calls-for-good-faith-talks-with-ustr-on-usmca-trade-deal-2019-07-30"The Democratic head of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Friday called for "good faith" negotiations with the Trump ..." For full article...Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrat-calls-for-good-faith-talks-with-ustr-on-usmca-trade-deal-2019-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-cards-mobile-tickets-and-free-rides-for-kids-transit-fare-recommendations-2019-07-30"The City of Windsor's Environment, Transportation and Public Safety standing committee received a report outlining transit fare..." For full article...Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smart-cards-mobile-tickets-and-free-rides-for-kids-transit-fare-recommendations-2019-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vias-case-for-major-rail-project-better-without-montreal-quebec-leg-internal-doc-2019-07-30"Via Rail’s business case for a multibillion-dollar high-frequency-rail project between Toronto and Quebec City would receive a boost if it...Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vias-case-for-major-rail-project-better-without-montreal-quebec-leg-internal-doc-2019-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-07-29This weeks CARS initiative: The CARS staff have taken the action to contact the PC Caucus Activities Manager to organize a "Meet and Greet" social...Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-government-initiatives-2019-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advice-to-party-leaders-play-nice-or-youll-be-punished-in-the-polls-2019-07-29"Any Canadian politician looking to gain an electoral edge in the upcoming fall election by mimicking the insult-comic style of President Donald...Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advice-to-party-leaders-play-nice-or-youll-be-punished-in-the-polls-2019-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-for-rail-final-lrt-testing-begins-2019-07-29"Rideau Transit Group received the green light to launch the 12-days of mandatory testing after both the City of Ottawa and the Independent Certifier...Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ready-for-rail-final-lrt-testing-begins-2019-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nationalism-sells-in-trade-wars-just-be-careful-what-youre-buying-2019-07-29"The trade war has a lot more brands, of all types, playing the patriotic card..." For full article please click hereMon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nationalism-sells-in-trade-wars-just-be-careful-what-youre-buying-2019-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expert-warns-of-huawei-monopoly-in-north-leaving-residents-vulnerable-to-china-2019-07-26"Ottawa is creating conditions for the telecom giant Huawei to create a monopoly on high-speed internet in Canada’s..." For full article please click...Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expert-warns-of-huawei-monopoly-in-north-leaving-residents-vulnerable-to-china-2019-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-california-environmental-oversight-on-rail-project-2019-07-26"SACRAMENTO, Calif. —The Trump administration has given California permission to oversee federal environmental reviews for its high-speed rail...Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-california-environmental-oversight-on-rail-project-2019-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-europe-make-deal-to-work-around-blocked-world-trade-organization-2019-07-26"Canada and the European Union have agreed on a plan to set up a substitute appeals body for trade disputes between them, they announced Thursday..."...Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-europe-make-deal-to-work-around-blocked-world-trade-organization-2019-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-risks-from-trade-war-will-fade-but-the-cold-tech-war-will-continue-says-bnp-paribas-2019-07-26"As the trade war between China and the United States continues, the ongoing tariff battle remains an important risk facing markets...." For full...Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-risks-from-trade-war-will-fade-but-the-cold-tech-war-will-continue-says-bnp-paribas-2019-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-named-north-american-transit-system-of-the-year-2019-07-25"TransLink has been named North America's transit system of the year for its accomplishments between 2016 and 2018...." For full article please click...Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-named-north-american-transit-system-of-the-year-2019-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-100-layoffs-coming-as-city-council-passes-60m-budget-cut-plan-2019-07-25"In a late night session on Tuesday city council passed a package of cuts that will affect 230 city workers and result in the layoff..." For full...Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/over-100-layoffs-coming-as-city-council-passes-60m-budget-cut-plan-2019-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billions-in-federal-funding-for-ontario-public-transit-remains-inaccessible-for-municipalities-2019-07-25"Billions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding for the province remains untouched by the Ford government..." For full article please click...Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billions-in-federal-funding-for-ontario-public-transit-remains-inaccessible-for-municipalities-2019-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-giants-power-to-be-probed-in-us-2019-07-25"The US Justice Department has announced an investigation into leading online platforms, examining whether they are unfairly restricting..." For full...Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-giants-power-to-be-probed-in-us-2019-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-tax-cuts-may-be-able-to-offset-the-cost-of-trade-tariffs-economist-says-2019-07-24"Tax cuts could end up supporting economic growth in China, even if Beijing’s trade war with the U.S...." For full article please click hereWed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-tax-cuts-may-be-able-to-offset-the-cost-of-trade-tariffs-economist-says-2019-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-businesses-need-more-than-optimism-from-boris-johnson-2019-07-24"Britain's new prime minister will need more than a can-do attitude to keep trade growing between Canada and the U.K., after a late.." For full...Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-businesses-need-more-than-optimism-from-boris-johnson-2019-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brussels-greets-boris-johnson-victory-by-rejecting-brexit-plans-2019-07-24."Boris Johnson’s election as Conservative leader has been greeted in Brussels with a rejection of the incoming British prime minister’s ..." For...Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brussels-greets-boris-johnson-victory-by-rejecting-brexit-plans-2019-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-and-container-traffic-pushes-cn-rail-to-record-revenues-of-nearly-4-billion-2019-07-24"Oil and container traffic pushes CN Rail to record revenues of nearly $4 billion..." For full article please click hereWed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-and-container-traffic-pushes-cn-rail-to-record-revenues-of-nearly-4-billion-2019-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-cuts-jobs-at-us-unit-after-trade-clampdown-2019-07-23"Huawei has cut more than 600 jobs at its US research unit Futurewei after Washington put the Chinese firm on a trade blacklist..." For full article...Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-cuts-jobs-at-us-unit-after-trade-clampdown-2019-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-is-the-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-so-controversial-2019-07-23"French MPs will vote on a motion to ratify the CETA free trade deal between Canada and the European Union later this Tuesday.." For full article...Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-is-the-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-so-controversial-2019-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/croatia-receives-10-bids-for-297mn-rail-project-2019-07-23"Ten companies and consortia have submitted bids to build part of a €297mn rail project to connect the Croatian port of Rijeka with the Hungarian...Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/croatia-receives-10-bids-for-297mn-rail-project-2019-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-group-to-bring-plan-to-abbotsford-council-2019-07-23"The group calling for the introduction of rail service between Surrey and Chilliwack on the old Interurban line is set to ask council to endorse the...Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-group-to-bring-plan-to-abbotsford-council-2019-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-mostly-back-beechwood-avenue-getting-work-done-2019-07-22"Service resumes this morning between Greenboro and Carling stations..." For full article please click hereMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-mostly-back-beechwood-avenue-getting-work-done-2019-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-banks-vs-big-tech-are-internet-giants-poised-to-take-over-the-financial-system-2019-07-22"Slowly but surely, the world’s biggest internet companies have begun to manage larger parts of our lives" For full article please click hereMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-banks-vs-big-tech-are-internet-giants-poised-to-take-over-the-financial-system-2019-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-choice-yield-to-china-or-raise-trade-tariffs-and-pave-the-way-for-feds-easing-2019-07-22"Washington apparently went too far. Instead of seeking an immediate and rapid rebalancing of U.S.-China trade, the White House asked for legislative...Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-choice-yield-to-china-or-raise-trade-tariffs-and-pave-the-way-for-feds-easing-2019-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-hints-at-trade-talks-restart-after-making-goodwill-moves-2019-07-22"Face-to-face negotiations between the top Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators could happen soon, according to Chinese state media, after a number of...Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-hints-at-trade-talks-restart-after-making-goodwill-moves-2019-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-rakes-in-record-2nd-quarter-revenue-as-traffic-increases-2019-07-19"Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced record second-quarter revenues of nearly $2 billion Tuesday, driven by grain, international container...Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-rakes-in-record-2nd-quarter-revenue-as-traffic-increases-2019-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-fredericton-transit-on-board-cams-wi-fi-raise-privacy-concerns-2019-07-19Fredericton Transit has introduced on-board cameras and free Wi-Fi to three buses this week — a pilot project the city says will improve transit...Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-fredericton-transit-on-board-cams-wi-fi-raise-privacy-concerns-2019-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gas-price-inquiry-panel-questioning-oil-and-gas-companies-about-steep-cost-2019-07-19VANCOUVER - One of the largest fuel companies in British Columbia says there's no retail market more competitive than gasoline in Canada and denies...Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gas-price-inquiry-panel-questioning-oil-and-gas-companies-about-steep-cost-2019-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-xi-are-struggling-to-find-path-forward-in-trade-talks-2019-07-19Slow progress on key initial demands from Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is raising doubts about whether the U.S. and China will actually...Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-xi-are-struggling-to-find-path-forward-in-trade-talks-2019-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-could-cool-off-say-analysts-at-some-top-canadian-banks-2019-07-19The Canadian dollar is having the best year of any major currency, but there’s concern about its near-term outlook among analysts at some of the...Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-could-cool-off-say-analysts-at-some-top-canadian-banks-2019-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spanish-company-seeking-partnership-with-canadian-company-for-a-railways-joint-venture-in-the-us-2019-07-18SPANISH COMPANY SEEKING PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADIAN COMPANY FOR A RAILWAYS JOINT VENTURE IN THE U.S. RENFE, a Spanish state-owned company in the...Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spanish-company-seeking-partnership-with-canadian-company-for-a-railways-joint-venture-in-the-us-2019-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-push-trade-pact-in-eu-leaders-summit-2019-07-18" Lawmakers in France begin their ratification of the comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union .." For full article please click hereThu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-push-trade-pact-in-eu-leaders-summit-2019-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-rebuild-key-rail-bridge-connecting-nwt-and-southern-canada-2019-07-18"CN Rail will rebuild the rail bridge over Steen River, Alta. mending a key infrastructure link between the Northwest Territories and southern...Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-rebuild-key-rail-bridge-connecting-nwt-and-southern-canada-2019-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-readies-16b-high-speed-rail-design-contract-2019-07-18"California officials on Tuesday moved toward awarding a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system for the first segment...Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-readies-16b-high-speed-rail-design-contract-2019-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-negotiators-wanted-to-fill-brexit-gap-2019-07-17"A new generation of UK trade negotiators is to be recruited in an open-access scheme launched by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox..." For full...Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-negotiators-wanted-to-fill-brexit-gap-2019-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-on-china-dont-cover-the-costs-of-trumps-trade-war-2019-07-17"Tariffs on China Don’t Cover the Costs of Trump’s Trade War..." For full article please click hereWed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-on-china-dont-cover-the-costs-of-trumps-trade-war-2019-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-to-retrofit-the-worst-of-its-slippery-seat-fleet-2019-07-17"Regular Halifax Transit riders who dread climbing aboard one of the fleet's newest buses because of their slippery plastic seats are glad to hear...Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-to-retrofit-the-worst-of-its-slippery-seat-fleet-2019-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fednor-funding-in-schreiber-ont-supports-discovery-centre-virtual-train-ride-downtown-revitalization-2019-07-17"Construction on a new discovery centre and a virtual train ride in the Township of Schreiber is in full swing and is expected to be running next...Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fednor-funding-in-schreiber-ont-supports-discovery-centre-virtual-train-ride-downtown-revitalization-2019-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northwest-is-closer-to-getting-ultra-high-speed-rail-between-bc-seattle-and-portland-2019-07-16"There’s high speed, and then there’s ultra-high speed. There’s the Northwest region and then there’s the “Cascadia megaregion.” The latter are what...Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northwest-is-closer-to-getting-ultra-high-speed-rail-between-bc-seattle-and-portland-2019-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enough-with-political-blame-game-on-bombardier-says-thunder-bay-chamber-2019-07-16"Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce president Charla Robinson is urging the provincial and federal governments to get tough on domestic content ..." For...Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enough-with-political-blame-game-on-bombardier-says-thunder-bay-chamber-2019-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-should-not-manage-railways-says-review-2019-07-16"The man tasked with working out how to improve UK railways says a "Fat Controller" type figure, independent from government, should be in charge of...Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-should-not-manage-railways-says-review-2019-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/payment-problems-persist-for-ion-users-2019-07-16"Almost a month after it began, payment issues are still following the LRT..." For full article please click hereTue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/payment-problems-persist-for-ion-users-2019-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ministers-making-announcements-at-davie-seaspan-shipyards-today-2019-07-16" The federal government is promising major announcements today at shipyards in Quebec and Victoria..." For full article please click hereTue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ministers-making-announcements-at-davie-seaspan-shipyards-today-2019-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-rosenberg-signs-of-a-looming-us-recession-are-building-if-you-look-beneath-the-surface-2019-07-15"I still hear “where’s the U.S. recession?” I keep responding with “you’re not scratching the surface..." For full article please click hereMon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-rosenberg-signs-of-a-looming-us-recession-are-building-if-you-look-beneath-the-surface-2019-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-researcher-escorted-from-infectious-disease-lab-amidst-rcmp-investigation-2019-07-15"A researcher with ties to China was recently escorted out of the National Microbiology Lab (NML) in Winnipeg amidst an RCMP investigation into...Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-researcher-escorted-from-infectious-disease-lab-amidst-rcmp-investigation-2019-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contaminants-allergens-hundreds-of-food-shipments-from-china-seized-by-canada-2019-07-15"Canadian inspectors intercepted nearly 900 food products from China over concerns about faulty labels, unmentioned allergens and harmful...Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contaminants-allergens-hundreds-of-food-shipments-from-china-seized-by-canada-2019-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-posts-slowest-economic-growth-in-27-years-trump-touts-major-effect-of-tariffs-2019-07-15"China’s economy decelerated to its slowest growth rate in 27 years, partly due to a slump in exports, as Beijing and Washington remain locked in a...Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-posts-slowest-economic-growth-in-27-years-trump-touts-major-effect-of-tariffs-2019-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-june-exports-fall-after-us-tariff-hike-imports-shrink-2019-07-12"China's exports fell in June as the United Statesramped up trade pressure, while imports shrank more than expected, pointing to..." For full article...Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-june-exports-fall-after-us-tariff-hike-imports-shrink-2019-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-imposes-sanctions-on-china-for-buying-russian-weapons-2019-07-12"The US has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military over its purchasing of Russian military jets and surface-to-air missiles...." For full article...Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-imposes-sanctions-on-china-for-buying-russian-weapons-2019-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-job-cuts-raise-questions-on-impact-of-buy-america-act-2019-07-12"While Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the federal Liberal government were busy this week blaming each other for the financial woes..." For full...Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-job-cuts-raise-questions-on-impact-of-buy-america-act-2019-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fossil-fuel-industry-quietly-undermining-global-climate-talks-report-2019-07-12"Fossil fuel industry giants such as ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell are maintaining an outsize..." For full article please click hereFri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fossil-fuel-industry-quietly-undermining-global-climate-talks-report-2019-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-graham-construction-2019-07-11Please give a warm welcome to our newest member: Graham Construction! Graham Construction is a leading Canadian construction company providing...Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-graham-construction-2019-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-is-being-hammered-by-trade-wars-and-stiff-global-competition-2019-07-11"Bombardier’s plan to reduce the number of workers at its rail car plant in Thunder Bay..." For full article please click hereThu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-is-being-hammered-by-trade-wars-and-stiff-global-competition-2019-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-counts-the-costs-of-the-biggest-threat-to-our-economy-right-now-2019-07-11"The Bank of Canada has begun to count the potential costs of escalating trade wars on the nation’s economy..." For full article please click hereThu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-counts-the-costs-of-the-biggest-threat-to-our-economy-right-now-2019-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gova-transit-system-set-to-roll-out-in-greater-sudbury-2019-07-11"The City of Greater Sudbury is moving forward with a new transit system, called GOVA. Conventional transit, Handi-Transit, and TransCab will all...Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gova-transit-system-set-to-roll-out-in-greater-sudbury-2019-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-and-us-economies-are-converging-but-danger-lurks-don-pittis-2019-07-11"On the face of it, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz and his deputy Carolyn Wilkins had some excellent news about the Canadian economy..." For...Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-and-us-economies-are-converging-but-danger-lurks-don-pittis-2019-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-canadian-transit-passengers-target-of-sexual-violence-between-2013-and-2017-globe-analysis-finds-2019-07-10"Grace Wilson was on a bus to Vancouver when a man sitting behind her began..." For full article please click hereWed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-canadian-transit-passengers-target-of-sexual-violence-between-2013-and-2017-globe-analysis-finds-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fighting-climate-change-may-be-cheaper-and-more-beneficial-than-we-think-2019-07-10"In a cartoon that went viral before the Copenhagen climate summit in 2009, a conference presentation lists some of the side benefits of ..." For...Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fighting-climate-change-may-be-cheaper-and-more-beneficial-than-we-think-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers-at-thunder-bay-ont-plant-2019-07-10"Bombardier plans to cut several hundred jobs at its Thunder Bay, Ont., facility, according to federal and provincial government sources...." For...Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers-at-thunder-bay-ont-plant-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-stop-funding-subsidy-for-discounted-gta-transit-fares-2019-07-10"The Ontario government will be cutting a subsidy that provides discounted fares for riders using both GO Transit and Toronto's transit system ..."...Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-to-stop-funding-subsidy-for-discounted-gta-transit-fares-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-natural-eyeing-a-piece-of-albertas-37-billion-oil-by-rail-sale-2019-07-10"Some of the largest oil companies in Canada are in talks to purchase the crude-by-rail contracts currently held ..." For full article please click...Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-natural-eyeing-a-piece-of-albertas-37-billion-oil-by-rail-sale-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-ivison-this-is-where-trudeau-went-wrong-in-foreign-policy-romanticism-over-realism-2019-07-10"Rhetoric is no substitute for reality, as the American social theorist Thomas Sowell said..." For full article please click hereWed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-ivison-this-is-where-trudeau-went-wrong-in-foreign-policy-romanticism-over-realism-2019-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-true-price-of-electric-cars-2019-07-09"Most people will be happy to see the back of the combustion engine. Cleaner air and l..." For full article please click hereTue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-true-price-of-electric-cars-2019-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polozs-comfort-level-with-stronger-canadian-dollar-faces-a-test-2019-07-09"Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz may have reason to start worrying about the strengthening..." For full article please click hereTue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polozs-comfort-level-with-stronger-canadian-dollar-faces-a-test-2019-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-stay-out-of-usmca-ratification-trudeau-says-2019-07-09"The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement needs the support of Democrats in the House of Representatives to become ratified..." For full article...Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-stay-out-of-usmca-ratification-trudeau-says-2019-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worlds-biggest-chemical-company-fires-warning-shot-across-industries-from-cars-to-crops-with-shocking-profit-warning-2019-07-09"BASF SE fired a warning shot across industries, as the world’s largest chemical company said..." For full article please click hereTue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worlds-biggest-chemical-company-fires-warning-shot-across-industries-from-cars-to-crops-with-shocking-profit-warning-2019-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interest-rate-cuts-could-add-to-the-headwinds-already-facing-canadas-big-banks-2019-07-09"A more dovish approach by central banks in the United States and here at home could be bad news for Canada’s major commercial ..." For full article...Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interest-rate-cuts-could-add-to-the-headwinds-already-facing-canadas-big-banks-2019-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-300000-passengers-boarded-ion-trains-in-waterloo-over-first-11-days-of-service-2019-07-08"If it feels like you are the last person at your office to take a trip on Waterloo’s ION LRT, this might actually be true..." For full article...Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-300000-passengers-boarded-ion-trains-in-waterloo-over-first-11-days-of-service-2019-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-numerous-huawei-employees-did-research-with-chinese-army-indicating-closer-military-ties-than-previously-admitted-2019-07-08"Several Huawei Technologies Co. employees have collaborated on research projects with Chinese armed forces personnel, indicating closer ties to the...Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-numerous-huawei-employees-did-research-with-chinese-army-indicating-closer-military-ties-than-previously-admitted-2019-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overtime-costs-soar-as-lrt-delay-drags-on-2019-07-08"OC Transpo's overtime costs have soared by more than 30 per cent as the city struggles ..." For full article please click hereMon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overtime-costs-soar-as-lrt-delay-drags-on-2019-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-statcans-jobs-report-was-good-despite-the-headline-numbers-2019-07-08"Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service offered via Twitter this week to help executives struggling with this question: What is a free..." For full...Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-statcans-jobs-report-was-good-despite-the-headline-numbers-2019-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smoking-gun-huawei-staff-employment-records-link-them-to-chinese-military-agencies-2019-07-08"Huawei staff admitted to having worked with Chinese intelligence agencies in a “mass trove” of employment records leaked online..." For full article...Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smoking-gun-huawei-staff-employment-records-link-them-to-chinese-military-agencies-2019-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-boom-in-natural-gas-is-undermining-climate-change-action-report-2019-07-05"The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports is undermining global efforts to stop climate change and...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-boom-in-natural-gas-is-undermining-climate-change-action-report-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-halls-attention-on-lrt-leaves-para-transpo-customers-wondering-when-theyll-be-heard-2019-07-05"Intense focus on completing the $2.1-billion Confederation Line and getting people “ready for rail” has customers of another critical transit...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-halls-attention-on-lrt-leaves-para-transpo-customers-wondering-when-theyll-be-heard-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-offers-one-time-tax-relief-for-natural-gas-producers-facing-full-on-crisis-2019-07-05"The UCP will offer tax relief this year for shallow gas producers suffering from a “broken” assessment system, the government announced..." For full...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-offers-one-time-tax-relief-for-natural-gas-producers-facing-full-on-crisis-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-calls-trudeau-naive-for-believing-trump-asked-xi-about-canadian-detainees-2019-07-05"In a meeting last month with Trudeau, Trump said he would raise the plight of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor to Xi..." For full article please...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-calls-trudeau-naive-for-believing-trump-asked-xi-about-canadian-detainees-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-energy-oilsands-step-up-to-take-on-clean-tech-challenge-2019-07-05"he energy industry gets a bad rap when it comes to innovation, yet the oilpatch is by far the largest spender on clean tech in Canada, to the tune...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-energy-oilsands-step-up-to-take-on-clean-tech-challenge-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-on-pace-for-record-movement-of-western-canadian-grain-after-strong-june-2019-07-05"Canadian National Railway says it is on track to move record quantities of western Canadian grain after a strong June..." For full article please...Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-on-pace-for-record-movement-of-western-canadian-grain-after-strong-june-2019-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-minister-warns-leadership-rivals-of-no-deal-brexit-consequences-2019-07-04"U.K. Finance minister Philip Hammond challenged the two rivals to become Britain’s prime minister over their spending promises on Monday, warning...Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-minister-warns-leadership-rivals-of-no-deal-brexit-consequences-2019-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-groups-launch-new-federal-lawsuit-to-block-keystone-xl-pipeline-2019-07-04"Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. district court for the District of Montana against U.S. President Donald Trump’s ..." For...Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-groups-launch-new-federal-lawsuit-to-block-keystone-xl-pipeline-2019-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-the-most-severe-housing-crises-in-canada-is-currently-unfolding-in-an-unexpected-place-charlottetown-pei-2019-07-04"Immigration is going strong here, young people are staying put, and the economy is, says one former premier..." For full article please click hereThu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-the-most-severe-housing-crises-in-canada-is-currently-unfolding-in-an-unexpected-place-charlottetown-pei-2019-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consumer-confidence-jumps-after-trudeau-green-lights-pipeline-2019-07-04"Consumer sentiment rebounded sharply last month, with households reporting more optimism about their personal finances ..." For full article please...Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consumer-confidence-jumps-after-trudeau-green-lights-pipeline-2019-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-ivison-time-for-canada-to-play-the-same-strategic-game-china-is-playing-against-us-2019-07-04"Trudeau is trying to engage with a Chinese leader who barely acknowledged him at the G20. Maybe the time for engagement has passed..." For full...Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-ivison-time-for-canada-to-play-the-same-strategic-game-china-is-playing-against-us-2019-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-more-way-a-trump-threat-could-hurt-canadian-businesses-2019-07-03"Of all the multilateral institutions to be challenged by the United States over the past few years, the body governing international..." For full...Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-more-way-a-trump-threat-could-hurt-canadian-businesses-2019-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lack-of-diversity-in-canadian-markets-still-hobbling-investors-returns-2019-07-03"There was much to celebrate this Canada Day, especially for investors who own the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the loonie, which..." For full article...Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lack-of-diversity-in-canadian-markets-still-hobbling-investors-returns-2019-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-public-transit-fares-increase-as-of-july-1-2019-07-03"It will cost Montrealers a bit more to get around the city by Metro and bus as of July 1...." For full article please click hereWed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-public-transit-fares-increase-as-of-july-1-2019-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/higher-gas-parking-taxes-and-transit-fares-in-effect-for-metro-vancouver-2019-07-03"Getting around Metro Vancouver is going to cost many commuters more, starting now. Taxes are going up on gas and parking..." For full article please...Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/higher-gas-parking-taxes-and-transit-fares-in-effect-for-metro-vancouver-2019-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-a-strong-economy-cost-of-living-still-top-of-mind-for-canadians-2019-07-03"Nuance is a lousy talking point. It's easy enough for politicians to talk up a roaring economy. In its own way, ..." For full article please click...Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-a-strong-economy-cost-of-living-still-top-of-mind-for-canadians-2019-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/matt-gurney-enoughs-enough-ban-and-boycott-huawei-until-china-backs-off-2019-07-02"As a bit of a gadget geek, the moment one of my devices begins to act up, I get excited about the possibility of ..." For full article please click...Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/matt-gurney-enoughs-enough-ban-and-boycott-huawei-until-china-backs-off-2019-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pieridae-energy-to-buy-shell-canadas-alberta-gas-assets-for-190-million-2019-07-02"Canada’s Pieridae Energy will buy gas assets in Alberta from Royal Dutch Shell for $190 million (US$144.77 million), Pieridae said on Wednesday..."...Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pieridae-energy-to-buy-shell-canadas-alberta-gas-assets-for-190-million-2019-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-miner-enterprises-2019-07-02We would like to welcome our newest member: Miner Enterprises! Miner Enterprises is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of railcar...Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-miner-enterprises-2019-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/springfields-crrc-philadelphia-transit-system-agree-to-delay-delivery-of-commuter-rail-cars-2019-07-02"CRRC MA and the Philadelphia area’s transit system have agreed to a six-month extension..." For full article please click hereTue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/springfields-crrc-philadelphia-transit-system-agree-to-delay-delivery-of-commuter-rail-cars-2019-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opec-moves-toward-extending-oil-output-cuts-to-early-2020-2019-07-02"Delegates from Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Oman also expressed their conditional support for an extension of as long as nine-months, which isn’t...Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opec-moves-toward-extending-oil-output-cuts-to-early-2020-2019-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-liberals-might-scrap-their-carbon-tax-plans-no-really-2019-06-28"When future historians retrace the rise and fall of carbon taxes in Canada, they may well conclude that last week was the point at which the...Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-liberals-might-scrap-their-carbon-tax-plans-no-really-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/michigan-sues-enbridge-to-shut-down-line-5-oil-pipeline-through-great-lakes-2019-06-28"The U.S. state of Michigan has filed a lawsuit asking for an Enbridge Inc oil pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac in the Great Lakes to...Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/michigan-sues-enbridge-to-shut-down-line-5-oil-pipeline-through-great-lakes-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-gets-71m-to-upgrade-service-in-quebec-ontario-2019-06-28"A federal infrastructure agency is providing $71 million to Via Rail to help it in its plan to build dedicated tracks for faster, more frequent...Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-gets-71m-to-upgrade-service-in-quebec-ontario-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-offload-crude-by-rail-contracts-raises-oil-quotas-for-august-2019-06-28"Alberta’s United Conservative government says it will try to offload crude-by-rail contracts signed by the previous NDP government to private...Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-offload-crude-by-rail-contracts-raises-oil-quotas-for-august-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-at-g20-pm-seeks-support-from-allies-amid-china-canada-tensions-2019-06-28"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Osaka, Japan for the G20 leaders' summit, where he will look ..." For full article please click hereFri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-at-g20-pm-seeks-support-from-allies-amid-china-canada-tensions-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-decides-not-to-run-skytrain-all-night-on-weekends-social-sharing-2019-06-28"TransLink has decided that running SkyTrain through the night on weekends is impossible, with its CEO saying the sacrifices ..." For full article...Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-decides-not-to-run-skytrain-all-night-on-weekends-social-sharing-2019-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-age-of-impulse-g20-leaders-meet-as-world-order-is-rocked-by-a-clash-between-giants-2019-06-27"At the end of the week, the world's 20 most powerful nations are coming together in Japan at a time when the international system..." To read full...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-age-of-impulse-g20-leaders-meet-as-world-order-is-rocked-by-a-clash-between-giants-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-kicks-in-1035-million-for-local-transit-projects-2019-06-27"he Ontario government will kick in $103.5 million toward 10 local transit infrastructure projects, including the three legs of Bus Rapid Transit...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-kicks-in-1035-million-for-local-transit-projects-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-halts-all-imports-of-meat-products-from-canada-2019-06-27"On the eve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to the G20, China has called a halt to all meat exports from Canada, an escalation of a...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-halts-all-imports-of-meat-products-from-canada-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/while-ottawa-waits-kitchener-waterloo-welcomes-light-rail-transit-2019-06-27"Friday morning, with just 15 minutes to summer, the first passenger-carrying Ion train pulled out of Kitchener’s Fairway Station..." To read full...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/while-ottawa-waits-kitchener-waterloo-welcomes-light-rail-transit-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-linkup-international-2019-06-27Please help us welcome our newest member: LinkUp International! On January 1, 1996 LinkUp International began providing professional sales,...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newest-member-linkup-international-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tour-the-southeast-side-facility-producing-new-cta-rail-cars-2019-06-27"Rail car manufacturing is back in Chicago after some 50 years. Production on the new series of Chicago Transit Authority train cars recently got...Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tour-the-southeast-side-facility-producing-new-cta-rail-cars-2019-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-hackers-accused-of-mass-scale-espionage-attack-on-global-cellular-networks-2019-06-26"An Israeli-U.S. cybersecurity firm released a new report on Monday evening, claiming that "nation-state" hackers had compromised the systems of at...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-hackers-accused-of-mass-scale-espionage-attack-on-global-cellular-networks-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britain-is-now-a-remain-nation-we-can-halt-this-rush-to-brexit-2019-06-26"The frontrunner’s domestic squall on Thursday night has acted as a lightning-flash illumination of the democratic fraud unfolding before our...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britain-is-now-a-remain-nation-we-can-halt-this-rush-to-brexit-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-commits-1035m-for-all-10-london-transit-projects-2019-06-26"Ontario will contribute $103.5 million to 10 transit infrastructure projects that officials say will bring safer roads, easier commutes and ..." To...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-commits-1035m-for-all-10-london-transit-projects-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-announces-opening-of-a-new-branch-in-leduc-alberta-in-august-2019-2019-06-26Falcon Equipment Announces Opening of a New Branch in Leduc, Alberta in August 2019 Falcon Equipment has officially announced that they will be...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-equipment-announces-opening-of-a-new-branch-in-leduc-alberta-in-august-2019-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railcar-manufacturer-crrc-a-target-in-us-china-trade-war-2019-06-26"Tariffs are a prominent feature in the current U.S.-China trade war, but they form just one front in a battle that’s also targeting Chinese...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railcar-manufacturer-crrc-a-target-in-us-china-trade-war-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-bms-locomotive-service-group-inc-2019-06-26Help us welcome our newest member: BMS Locomotive Service Group Inc! BMS is a field service company providing locomotive repair and services across...Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/our-newest-member-bms-locomotive-service-group-inc-2019-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-businesses-beg-trump-not-to-escalate-tariffs-on-china-2019-06-25"U.S. businesses are imploring President Donald Trump not to expand his tariffs to $300 billion US in goods from China..." To read full article...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-businesses-beg-trump-not-to-escalate-tariffs-on-china-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/my-turn-john-adams-china-infiltrates-the-mbta-2019-06-25Rhode Islanders and the state’s congressional delegation would do well to take note of recent headlines about transit ... For full article please...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/my-turn-john-adams-china-infiltrates-the-mbta-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-looking-for-opinions-on-transit-options-to-yyc-airport-2019-06-25The City of Calgary is floating out some options to potential travellers heading in and out of YYC Calgary International Airport... To read full...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-calgary-looking-for-opinions-on-transit-options-to-yyc-airport-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terence-corcoran-why-the-global-fossil-fuel-phase-out-is-a-fantasy-akin-to-time-travel-2019-06-25Judging from the headlines, Canada and the world are on track to ratchet up renewable energy and begin... To read full article please click hereTue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terence-corcoran-why-the-global-fossil-fuel-phase-out-is-a-fantasy-akin-to-time-travel-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kevin-carmichael-how-canadas-internal-trade-barriers-and-standards-bodies-block-the-innovation-economy-2019-06-25Edmonton-based Levven Electronics Ltd. is in the lead group of companies that will make it possible to connect your entire house .... To read full...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kevin-carmichael-how-canadas-internal-trade-barriers-and-standards-bodies-block-the-innovation-economy-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pain-from-trumps-china-tariffs-spreads-reshaping-global-trade-2019-06-25President Donald Trump often cites China’s massive exports to the U.S. as a grave injustice hanging ... To read full article please click hereTue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pain-from-trumps-china-tariffs-spreads-reshaping-global-trade-2019-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-making-progress-in-efforts-to-reform-world-trade-organization-trade-minister-jim-carr-says-2019-06-24Canada is making some progress mustering international consensus to reform the World Trade Organization as the clock ticks... To read full article...Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-making-progress-in-efforts-to-reform-world-trade-organization-trade-minister-jim-carr-says-2019-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-launches-new-rail-safety-resources-for-indigenous-communities-2019-06-24In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Operation Lifesaver (OL) — a national not-for-profit dedicated to ... To read full article please click...Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-canada-launches-new-rail-safety-resources-for-indigenous-communities-2019-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-us-agree-to-expand-preclearance-options-for-travellers-goods-2019-06-24A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to pre-clear customs before they... To read full article...Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-us-agree-to-expand-preclearance-options-for-travellers-goods-2019-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-enables-extremely-hasty-bill-to-change-trade-rules-2019-06-24On the day the Senate rushed through legislation to temporarily suspend one of Canada's international trade obligations — citing fears of...Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-enables-extremely-hasty-bill-to-change-trade-rules-2019-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-phase-of-ion-light-rail-transit-in-ontario-becomes-operational-2019-06-24SHARE An ION Light Rail Transit tram at Kitchener City hall station during testing. Credit: *Youngjin. The first phase of the ION Light Rail Transit...Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-phase-of-ion-light-rail-transit-in-ontario-becomes-operational-2019-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-companies-spend-big-to-fend-off-trump-2019-06-21President Donald Trump has done everything he can to squeeze Huawei over the past year, ... To read full article, click here.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-companies-spend-big-to-fend-off-trump-2019-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-to-premier-fords-cabinet-2019-06-21Today, Premier Ford announced a renewed Executive Council:.... To read full article please click hereFri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-to-premier-fords-cabinet-2019-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-election-just-the-ticket-for-regional-rail-improvements-2019-06-21Tired of watching Southwestern Ontario be left behind economically, and with high-speed rail likely dead, some communities want to make ... To read...Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-election-just-the-ticket-for-regional-rail-improvements-2019-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-trudeau-just-resolved-one-trade-dispute-can-they-head-off-another-2019-06-21Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to take up trade disputes with President Donald Trump in Washington today and meet... To read full...Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-trudeau-just-resolved-one-trade-dispute-can-they-head-off-another-2019-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-rolling-stock-ban-included-in-bipartisan-pentagon-authorization-bill-2019-06-21In recent years, Congress has gotten worse and worse at passing authorization legislation, particularly those that recur on an ... To read full...Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-rolling-stock-ban-included-in-bipartisan-pentagon-authorization-bill-2019-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-transit-for-kids-would-cost-winnipeg-24m-city-estimates-2019-06-20The city could lose about $2.4 million dollars in annual operating costs, fare losses and new bus costs if Winnipeg Transit gave free rides to kids...Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/free-transit-for-kids-would-cost-winnipeg-24m-city-estimates-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-crane-is-helping-rem-workers-build-the-new-light-rail-more-quickly-and-quietly-2019-06-20Delivery of the new, $6.3 billion light rail transit system is rapidly approaching and crews are using a new construction method they say is more...Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-crane-is-helping-rem-workers-build-the-new-light-rail-more-quickly-and-quietly-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-china-sure-to-surface-as-trudeau-meets-trump-congressional-leaders-2019-06-20Justin Trudeau is headed back to the White House today in what could prove to be a pivotal visit to the U.S. capital... To read full article please...Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-china-sure-to-surface-as-trudeau-meets-trump-congressional-leaders-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-trudeau-just-resolved-one-trade-dispute-can-they-head-off-another-2019-06-20Ratifying the new NAFTA pact is officially on the agenda, but sources say Trudeau will also ... To read full article please click hereThu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-and-trudeau-just-resolved-one-trade-dispute-can-they-head-off-another-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rejects-threats-tariffs-as-way-to-resolve-trade-war-2019-06-20China warned Thursday that threats and tariffs will not resolve trade tensions... To read full article please click hereThu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rejects-threats-tariffs-as-way-to-resolve-trade-war-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-us-to-resume-trade-talks-but-china-says-demands-must-be-met-2019-06-20China said on Thursday it hoped U.S. officials would bring a problem-solving attitude to renewed trade talks... To read full article please click hereThu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-us-to-resume-trade-talks-but-china-says-demands-must-be-met-2019-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-improving-the-way-canadian-businesses-protect-their-intellectual-property-around-the-world-2019-06-19Significant trademark regime reforms and three key trademark treaties enter into force in Canada... To read full article click here.Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-improving-the-way-canadian-businesses-protect-their-intellectual-property-around-the-world-2019-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fears-of-digital-iron-curtain-spread-as-us-and-china-dig-in-pressure-from-trump-unites-chinese-tech-industry-in-self-sufficiency-push-2019-06-19The mountainous region of Guizhou has long been the poorest of China's 31 provinces, known mostly for... To read full article click hereWed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fears-of-digital-iron-curtain-spread-as-us-and-china-dig-in-pressure-from-trump-unites-chinese-tech-industry-in-self-sufficiency-push-2019-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-chief-vows-to-work-with-democrats-on-nafta-20-passage-2019-06-19U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he’s committed to working with Democrats on the new North American trade agreement... To view full...Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-chief-vows-to-work-with-democrats-on-nafta-20-passage-2019-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-than-500000-jobs-went-unfilled-across-canada-in-first-three-months-of-2019-2019-06-19The number of job vacancies in Canada rose again in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018... To read full article click...Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-than-500000-jobs-went-unfilled-across-canada-in-first-three-months-of-2019-2019-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-promises-to-hand-over-lrt-to-city-in-august-2019-06-19Rideau Transit Group is now telling the city it will hand over the $2.1-billion Confederation Line in the second or third week of August... To read...Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-promises-to-hand-over-lrt-to-city-in-august-2019-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-will-us-espionage-fears-scupper-chinese-rail-group-2019-06-18In its 19th century heyday, the city of Springfield in Massachusetts produced the first industrial assembly line, the first gasoline-powered...Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-will-us-espionage-fears-scupper-chinese-rail-group-2019-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/street-level-crowding-cause-unprecedented-commute-amid-raptors-championship-parade-2019-06-18Transit riders experienced an "unprecedented" afternoon commute as over a million revelers disperse after the Raptors' NBA championship parade that...Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/street-level-crowding-cause-unprecedented-commute-amid-raptors-championship-parade-2019-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-laden-with-pipes-for-the-trans-mountain-expansion-have-been-rolling-through-calgary-ahead-of-ottawas-announcement-tomorrow-2019-06-18CALGARY – A major CP Rail line that runs through the heart of Calgary, separating the downtown core from the trendy Beltline area, normally elicits...Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-laden-with-pipes-for-the-trans-mountain-expansion-have-been-rolling-through-calgary-ahead-of-ottawas-announcement-tomorrow-2019-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-host-trudeau-next-week-to-discuss-trade-deal-huawei-2019-06-18Donald Trump is set to host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau next week as the American president’s tariff threats continue to cloud the outlook...Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-host-trudeau-next-week-to-discuss-trade-deal-huawei-2019-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-vr-videos-put-professional-drivers-rail-safety-knowledge-to-the-test-2019-06-17OTTAWA, Ontario — Bus and truck drivers play a vital role in connecting Canadian communities, and in moving Canada’s economy.... To read full article...Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-vr-videos-put-professional-drivers-rail-safety-knowledge-to-the-test-2019-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lifted-steel-tariffs-welcomed-by-industry-stakeholders-2019-06-17Canadian Construction Association (CCA) president Mary Van Buren says employers are elated with the news, as the tariffs were disrupting supply...Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lifted-steel-tariffs-welcomed-by-industry-stakeholders-2019-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-award-applications-2019-06-17CARS is pleased to announce a call for applications for the following three awards; Workplace Diversity Award This award was established to recognize...Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-award-applications-2019-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-lagging-behind-on-transit-oriented-development-2019-06-14One of the things I was most impressed with during my month long visit to Vancouver earlier this year was the amazing transit-oriented development...Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-lagging-behind-on-transit-oriented-development-2019-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-has-to-get-done-alberta-awaits-ottawas-decision-on-trans-mountain-like-its-game-6-of-the-nba-finals-2019-06-14The countdown has now begun on Ottawa’s decision on the Trans Mountain expansion project, with a federal announcement expected within a week... To...Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-has-to-get-done-alberta-awaits-ottawas-decision-on-trans-mountain-like-its-game-6-of-the-nba-finals-2019-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-is-examining-the-feasibility-of-relocating-rail-bypass-operations-to-the-lac-megantic-industrial-park-2019-06-13LAC-MÉGANTIC, QC, June 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The government is committed to supporting the Lac-Mégantic community and to continuing to work closely with...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-is-examining-the-feasibility-of-relocating-rail-bypass-operations-to-the-lac-megantic-industrial-park-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trump-could-push-canada-into-a-recession-within-12-months-2019-06-13If Oxford Economics is right, there’s a 45 per cent chance Canada will sink into a recession within the next 12 months, and it’s mostly President...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trump-could-push-canada-into-a-recession-within-12-months-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amalgamated-port-authority-for-oshawa-hamilton-now-a-reality-2019-06-13Last week, federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced plans to forward with the merging of the Oshawa Port Authority with Hamilton’s... To...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amalgamated-port-authority-for-oshawa-hamilton-now-a-reality-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-launches-app-for-canadian-small-business-owners-2019-06-13“The Canada Business App is a fantastic tool that will help small business owners access the government programs and services they need simply and...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-launches-app-for-canadian-small-business-owners-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-loans-to-other-countries-are-causing-hidden-debt-that-may-be-a-problem-2019-06-13China’s lending to other countries, often shrouded in secrecy, is thought to be higher than the amounts that are officially tracked, resulting in...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-loans-to-other-countries-are-causing-hidden-debt-that-may-be-a-problem-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-is-now-accepting-award-applications-2019-06-13CARS is pleased to announce a call for applications for the following three awards; Workplace Diversity Award This award was established to recognize...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-is-now-accepting-award-applications-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-brings-in-international-president-to-help-contract-negotiations-2019-06-13The Amalgamated Transit Union local representing Winnipeg Transit drivers is pulling out all the stops as it tries to get contract talks with the...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-transit-union-brings-in-international-president-to-help-contract-negotiations-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fears-of-40-oil-grow-as-the-world-consumes-less-crude-and-the-supply-of-it-swells-2019-06-13Oil demand is shrivelling as the trade war between the U.S. and China trips up the global economy.... To read full article click here.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fears-of-40-oil-grow-as-the-world-consumes-less-crude-and-the-supply-of-it-swells-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-reject-almost-all-of-the-conservatives-amendments-to-contentious-bill-c-69-2019-06-13A senior government official speaking on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter... To read full...Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-reject-almost-all-of-the-conservatives-amendments-to-contentious-bill-c-69-2019-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-senate-should-ratify-usmca-trade-deal-next-week-president-2019-06-12MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday he expected Mexico’s Senate to ratify next week a new North...Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-senate-should-ratify-usmca-trade-deal-next-week-president-2019-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-govt-in-talks-about-offloading-crude-by-rail-contracts-2019-06-12CALGARY, Alberta, June 11 (Reuters) - The Alberta government has started talks with the private sector about Canadian oil producers taking over...Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-govt-in-talks-about-offloading-crude-by-rail-contracts-2019-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-railroads-consider-hiring-outside-the-industry-2019-06-12The transition to e-commerce and anticipated advances in automated trucking are forcing the freight railroads to adapt to supply chains that require...Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-railroads-consider-hiring-outside-the-industry-2019-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unemployment-is-at-record-low-so-why-are-canadians-so-worried-about-job-insecurity-recession-and-cost-of-living-2019-06-12Despite record-low unemployment numbers, 32 per cent of Canadians have reported feeling very negatively about their current job security, according...Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unemployment-is-at-record-low-so-why-are-canadians-so-worried-about-job-insecurity-recession-and-cost-of-living-2019-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-ready-to-slap-more-tariffs-on-china-after-g20-meeting-2019-06-11WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports...Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-ready-to-slap-more-tariffs-on-china-after-g20-meeting-2019-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/albertas-oil-supply-cuts-finally-find-a-sweet-spot-2019-06-11Alberta may have finally found the right level for its oil curtailment program that has sent local oil prices on a roller coaster for the last few...Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/albertas-oil-supply-cuts-finally-find-a-sweet-spot-2019-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-push-for-infrastructure-bank-to-back-via-project-2019-06-11The response to a written question from New Democrat Robert Aubin details the eight times between October and December 2018 that officials from the...Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-push-for-infrastructure-bank-to-back-via-project-2019-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-theresa-may-gone-heres-what-happens-next-in-uks-brexit-saga-2019-06-11Prime Minister Theresa May stepped down Friday as leader of Britain’s Conservative Party after admitting failure in her attempt to withdraw the...Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-theresa-may-gone-heres-what-happens-next-in-uks-brexit-saga-2019-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-reasons-canadians-will-feel-the-pain-of-the-next-recession-more-than-americans-2019-06-11The recent yield curve inversion has renewed speculation about a potential North American recession and prompted questions about how a contraction...Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-reasons-canadians-will-feel-the-pain-of-the-next-recession-more-than-americans-2019-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pledges-to-fund-gatineaus-light-rail-plans-social-sharing-2019-06-10The Quebec government has pledged to fund 60 per cent of an ambitious $2.1-billion project to bring light rail to Gatineau, Que. To read full article...Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pledges-to-fund-gatineaus-light-rail-plans-social-sharing-2019-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-expansion-qualified-bidders-and-cib-funding-announced-2019-06-10Proponents who unveiled the plan May 30 at Toronto’s Exhibition Place noted the project would be Canada’s largest ever P3. Infrastructure Ontario has...Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-expansion-qualified-bidders-and-cib-funding-announced-2019-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-split-over-china-trade-squabble-2019-06-10anadians have different opinions on how to deal with China amid the spiralling trade war between the two nations, according to the Canada West...Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-split-over-china-trade-squabble-2019-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-drafting-corridor-amendments-to-tanker-ban-bill-despite-garneaus-warnings-2019-06-10Independent and Conservative Senators are drawing up amendments to create a shipping corridor for oil tankers along the northern B.C. coast, despite...Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-drafting-corridor-amendments-to-tanker-ban-bill-despite-garneaus-warnings-2019-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-bank-debars-state-owned-china-construction-company-2019-06-07The World Bank Wednesday debarred a Chinese state-owned engineering and construction company and two subsidiaries for "fraudulent practices"...Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-bank-debars-state-owned-china-construction-company-2019-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battling-the-trump-administration-over-espionage-concerns-chinas-controversial-huawei-will-build-russias-first-5g-network-2019-06-07A Chinese technology giant that was blacklisted in America over espionage concerns will be responsible for building the first 5G wireless network in...Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/battling-the-trump-administration-over-espionage-concerns-chinas-controversial-huawei-will-build-russias-first-5g-network-2019-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/key-initiatives-solidify-grain-franchise-at-cp-2019-06-07CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S. — Investing in new hopper cars and running longer trains are among the key initiatives that have helped solidify the grain...Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/key-initiatives-solidify-grain-franchise-at-cp-2019-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-marks-rail-history-as-redevelopment-continues-on-former-cn-land-2019-06-07Decline of railway left economic hole in heart of Moncton where new development is appearing To read full article click hereFri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-marks-rail-history-as-redevelopment-continues-on-former-cn-land-2019-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-faces-a-forced-reset-2019-06-07With the Ontario government wresting control of the TTC’s expansion plans away from the city of Toronto, TTC CEO Rick Leary has to work through the...Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-faces-a-forced-reset-2019-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lawmakers-target-chinese-rail-cars-over-security-concerns-2019-06-06A Chinese company that is designing subway train cars for U.S. cities is at the center of growing scrutiny over worries that its products could be...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lawmakers-target-chinese-rail-cars-over-security-concerns-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-ambassador-urges-canada-to-forge-its-own-path-on-huawei-and-5g-2019-06-06China's Ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye says national security concerns about Chinese tech giant Huawei are "unfounded" and "baseless," pushing for...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-ambassador-urges-canada-to-forge-its-own-path-on-huawei-and-5g-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-democrats-reject-justin-trudeausplaining-usmca-to-them-2019-06-06Not so far-fetched after all: After Jody Wilson-Raybould revealed last week that she would run as an Independent in the next election, much of the...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-democrats-reject-justin-trudeausplaining-usmca-to-them-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-says-new-go-transit-order-may-be-coming-to-thunder-bay-bombardier-plant-2019-06-06The province says an order of 36 more rail cars for southern Ontario's GO Transit system may be coming to Thunder Bay's Bombardier plant. To read...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-says-new-go-transit-order-may-be-coming-to-thunder-bay-bombardier-plant-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-john-tory-condemns-ontario-move-to-rewrite-citys-development-plans-2019-06-06Toronto Mayor John Tory is condemning what he calls a fiat from Queen’s Park that rewrites his city’s own plans for its midtown and downtown areas...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-john-tory-condemns-ontario-move-to-rewrite-citys-development-plans-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-the-amalgamated-hamilton-oshawa-port-authority-2019-06-06OTTAWA, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to promote employment opportunities for the middle-class and those working...Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-the-amalgamated-hamilton-oshawa-port-authority-2019-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cautiously-optimistic-on-canadas-trade-future-ceo-2019-06-05The chief executive officer of Canada’s largest railway says he is cautiously optimistic about what Canada’s future with some of its biggest trading...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-cautiously-optimistic-on-canadas-trade-future-ceo-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ministers-call-for-federal-funding-commitment-for-toronto-rail-line-2019-06-05Jeff Yurek, Ontario Minister of Transportation, and Monte McNaughton, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, are calling on the federal government of...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-ministers-call-for-federal-funding-commitment-for-toronto-rail-line-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-moves-record-grain-volumes-in-may-2019-06-05The railway moved 15 million metric tonnes of grain for export through Vancouver in May, breaking the record set in May 2017 by 5 percent, the...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-moves-record-grain-volumes-in-may-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-accuses-trudeau-of-undermining-national-unity-in-policy-speech-2019-06-05Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today of turning his back on Western Canada and vowed that a Scheer...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-accuses-trudeau-of-undermining-national-unity-in-policy-speech-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-endorses-plan-to-stop-trump-administration-from-disrupting-wto-trade-minister-2019-06-05OTTAWA – Canada’s trade minister is endorsing a European Union plan to prevent the Trump administration from paralyzing the World Trade...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-endorses-plan-to-stop-trump-administration-from-disrupting-wto-trade-minister-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-line-will-not-be-ready-for-handover-by-end-of-june-2019-06-05Ottawa’s light-rail transit line will not be ready by June 30 as promised due to issues with the trains, OC Transpo head John Manconi told Ottawa...Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confederation-line-will-not-be-ready-for-handover-by-end-of-june-2019-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-commits-148bn-for-go-transit-expansion-2019-06-04Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has agreed to invest up to C$2bn ($1.48bn) to support the expansion of the ‘GO Expansion On Corridor’ project in...Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-commits-148bn-for-go-transit-expansion-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-line-between-halifax-container-terminals-expected-to-slash-truck-traffic-2019-06-04Realignment of Windsor Street Exchange will also improve traffic flow around Fairview Cove container terminal To read full article click hereTue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-line-between-halifax-container-terminals-expected-to-slash-truck-traffic-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-chief-outlines-acquisition-strategy-2019-06-04"We need to be much more relevant to the consumer economy, and we need to find a way to exploit our eastern and southern networks, and so these...Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-chief-outlines-acquisition-strategy-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/land-air-and-sea-canada-funds-clean-energy-transport-rd-2019-06-04Canadians are getting serious about clean transportation, and the government has announced the first 10 awards in a four-year program that will see...Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/land-air-and-sea-canada-funds-clean-energy-transport-rd-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-rallies-to-six-day-high-as-investors-dump-the-greenback-2019-06-04The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly one-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as rising expectations of a Federal Reserve...Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-rallies-to-six-day-high-as-investors-dump-the-greenback-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/24-hour-spin-for-a-veteran-event-in-calgary-raises-money-for-homeless-vets-2019-06-04Cyclists pedalled hard for 24 hours on the weekend in Calgary, raising awareness and more than $400,000 for homeless veterans, according to...Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/24-hour-spin-for-a-veteran-event-in-calgary-raises-money-for-homeless-vets-2019-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japanese-companies-to-support-ph-transport-projects-2019-06-03MANILA — Japanese companies have committed to support the various transportation projects being implemented in the country, the Department of...Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japanese-companies-to-support-ph-transport-projects-2019-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cant-exclude-possibility-of-house-recall-to-ratify-new-nafta-garneau-2019-06-03OTTAWA – The possibility of the new NAFTA ratification process extending into the summer, resulting in a pre-election recall of the House cannot be...Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cant-exclude-possibility-of-house-recall-to-ratify-new-nafta-garneau-2019-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-yang-ming-sign-long-term-agreement-to-connect-yang-mings-customers-with-north-american-markets-2019-06-03CALGARY, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming)...Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-and-yang-ming-sign-long-term-agreement-to-connect-yang-mings-customers-with-north-american-markets-2019-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patrick-brown-promotes-bramptons-needs-to-the-federal-government-2019-06-03The Brampton City Council is looking to ask the Federal Government for help to boost the economy, infrastructure and more. To read full article click...Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patrick-brown-promotes-bramptons-needs-to-the-federal-government-2019-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-wildfire-cuts-rail-link-between-nwt-and-southern-canada-2019-05-31Burned bridge in Steen River, Alta., is a key link in rail connection between N.W.T and Alberta To read full article click hereFri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-wildfire-cuts-rail-link-between-nwt-and-southern-canada-2019-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/off-the-rails-part-2-doug-fords-big-plan-for-transit-in-toronto-2019-05-31This is Part 2 of a three-part series on public transit in Toronto. To read full article click hereFri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/off-the-rails-part-2-doug-fords-big-plan-for-transit-in-toronto-2019-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/workers-locked-out-at-canadas-port-of-vancouver-in-labor-dispute-2019-05-31WINNIPEG, Manitoba/OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuters) – Longshore workers at Canada’s biggest port, the Port of Vancouver, were locked out on Thursday in a...Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/workers-locked-out-at-canadas-port-of-vancouver-in-labor-dispute-2019-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-bank-of-canada-is-very-worried-about-the-us-china-trade-war-getting-worse-wilkins-says-2019-05-31OTTAWA — A top Bank of Canada official says the economy is caught in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war — and that further escalation of global...Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-bank-of-canada-is-very-worried-about-the-us-china-trade-war-getting-worse-wilkins-says-2019-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tron-allied-join-forces-2019-05-30Tron Construction and Mining (Tron) and Allied Track Services (Allied) have teamed up “to create a First Nations-led full-service provider of...Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tron-allied-join-forces-2019-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-and-hamilton-home-owners-sued-for-15000000-2019-05-30Canadian Pacific Railway and the city of Hamilton debut new warning signs for pedestrians in an area where CP’s trains run straight through a dense...Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-and-hamilton-home-owners-sued-for-15000000-2019-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-port-authority-signs-775m-container-terminal-deal-with-hutchison-ports-canadian-national-railway-2019-05-30The new fully intermodal deepwater container terminal will position the Port of Québec to serve as a gateway to the Great Lakes trade corridor and...Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-port-authority-signs-775m-container-terminal-deal-with-hutchison-ports-canadian-national-railway-2019-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-formally-presents-draft-legislation-to-ratify-new-nafta-agreement-2019-05-30Canada moved to ratify a new North American Trade deal by formally presenting it to parliament on Wednesday, less than 24 hours ahead of a visit by...Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-formally-presents-draft-legislation-to-ratify-new-nafta-agreement-2019-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-chief-financial-officer-to-address-investor-conferences-in-june-2019-05-30CALGARY , May 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific's (CP) (CP) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Nadeem Velani , will address...Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-chief-financial-officer-to-address-investor-conferences-in-june-2019-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-partners-with-operation-lifesaver-and-the-city-of-hamilton-to-reduce-tragic-rail-incidents-2019-05-29This national initiative, which kicked off last year in Vancouver, B.C., and London, Ont., is part of CP's 38-year partnership with Operation...Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-partners-with-operation-lifesaver-and-the-city-of-hamilton-to-reduce-tragic-rail-incidents-2019-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2019-05-29OTTAWA, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and reappointments. To...Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2019-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legault-announces-plan-to-electrify-quebecs-economy-reduce-oil-consumption-2019-05-29he Quebec government will reduce oil consumption in the province by 40 per cent by 2030 through a vast program to shift transportation systems,...Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legault-announces-plan-to-electrify-quebecs-economy-reduce-oil-consumption-2019-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-present-bill-on-ratification-of-new-north-american-trade-pact-tomorrow-source-says-2019-05-29OTTAWA — The Canadian government will formally present draft legislation to ratify a new North American trade pact to parliament on Wednesday, a...Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-present-bill-on-ratification-of-new-north-american-trade-pact-tomorrow-source-says-2019-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-lay-out-proposed-new-rules-for-voice-video-recorders-in-locomotives-2019-05-28The federal Liberals have laid out their proposal for rules around voice and data recorders on locomotives, specifying when companies can use the...Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-lay-out-proposed-new-rules-for-voice-video-recorders-in-locomotives-2019-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legault-to-force-the-caisse-to-purchase-rem-trains-made-in-quebec-2019-05-28The Caisse, Quebec's pension fund operator, has a mandate to operate independently and free of political interference in its decisions To read full...Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legault-to-force-the-caisse-to-purchase-rem-trains-made-in-quebec-2019-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prospect-of-winnipeg-transit-strike-rises-as-union-poised-to-reject-final-contract-offer-2019-05-28The potential for a Winnipeg Transit strike is rising as the union representing bus drivers and mechanics is poised to reject what the city describes...Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prospect-of-winnipeg-transit-strike-rises-as-union-poised-to-reject-final-contract-offer-2019-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-ottawa-back-on-the-radar-2019-05-28I lived in Ottawa’s suburbs for a few years back in the 70s. I didn’t go into Ottawa much because neither my friends nor I had any money, but...Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/downtown-ottawa-back-on-the-radar-2019-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-new-canada-us-trade-relationship-looks-like-the-old-one-and-thats-a-victory-2019-05-27Sometimes in a negotiation, you have to work hard to stay in the same place. Sometimes, going nowhere is progress. Leaving the table with nothing...Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-new-canada-us-trade-relationship-looks-like-the-old-one-and-thats-a-victory-2019-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-legault-to-force-the-caisse-to-purchase-rem-trains-made-in-quebec-2019-05-27MONTREAL — Premier Francois Legault says his government will force the Caisse to purchase trains made in Quebec as part of the extension of...Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-legault-to-force-the-caisse-to-purchase-rem-trains-made-in-quebec-2019-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-provincial-leader-aims-to-boost-use-of-hydroelectric-power-2019-05-27MONTREAL (Reuters) - François Legault, premier of Canada's hydroelectricity-reliant Quebec province, on Sunday said he would present a sweeping plan...Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-provincial-leader-aims-to-boost-use-of-hydroelectric-power-2019-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-unveil-first-light-rail-vehicles-for-eglinton-crosstown-line-2019-05-27Metrolinx, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Ontario government officials earlier this week unveiled six new light-rail vehicles to be used on the...Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-unveil-first-light-rail-vehicles-for-eglinton-crosstown-line-2019-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-management-association-recognizes-cn-with-the-associations-nation-builder-award-2019-05-24TORONTO and MONTREAL, May 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) today announces that CN is the recipient of its...Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supply-chain-management-association-recognizes-cn-with-the-associations-nation-builder-award-2019-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mike-pence-has-been-valuable-partner-for-canada-on-free-trade-chrystia-freeland-2019-05-24Freeland presented a more conciliatory view of Pence, who will be in Ottawa next Thursday following the Trump administration’s decision last week to...Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mike-pence-has-been-valuable-partner-for-canada-on-free-trade-chrystia-freeland-2019-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/countermeasures-were-key-to-ending-tariff-stalemate-with-us-says-trudeau-2019-05-24'The last major barrier against ratification has been taken away' To read full article click hereFri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/countermeasures-were-key-to-ending-tariff-stalemate-with-us-says-trudeau-2019-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clean-energy-one-of-canadas-fastest-growing-industries-2019-05-24OTTAWA -- Canada's clean-energy sector is growing faster than the economy as a whole and is rivalling some of the more well known industries for...Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clean-energy-one-of-canadas-fastest-growing-industries-2019-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-blown-trade-war-is-quickly-shifting-from-risk-to-baseline-2019-05-24After months of predicting a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies, economists at some of the biggest financial institutions are...Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-blown-trade-war-is-quickly-shifting-from-risk-to-baseline-2019-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corbella-premier-kenney-will-indeed-cancel-oil-by-rail-contracts-2019-05-23Premier Jason Kenney’s new government will cancel $3.7 billion worth of oil-by-rail contracts entered into by former premier Rachel Notley’s NDP...Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corbella-premier-kenney-will-indeed-cancel-oil-by-rail-contracts-2019-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-retaliatory-tariffs-lifted-as-us-kills-steel-aluminum-penalties-2019-05-23Canada collected more than $1.27 billion from the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products over the last year and all of it will go to the Canadian steel...Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-retaliatory-tariffs-lifted-as-us-kills-steel-aluminum-penalties-2019-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carbon-tax-to-go-but-alberta-green-projects-funded-under-levy-will-continue-2019-05-23EDMONTON – On the eve of Alberta’s carbon tax heading to the chopping block, the province’s environment minister says green projects currently being...Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carbon-tax-to-go-but-alberta-green-projects-funded-under-levy-will-continue-2019-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-unveils-light-rail-vehicles-for-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-2019-05-23ETOBICOKE - Kinga Surma, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation unveiled six new light rail vehicles that will be used on the...Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-unveils-light-rail-vehicles-for-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-2019-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-rob-reilly-as-chief-operating-officer-and-michael-foster-as-executive-vice-president-2019-05-22MONTREAL, May 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the appointment, effective July 1st, of new executive...Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-rob-reilly-as-chief-operating-officer-and-michael-foster-as-executive-vice-president-2019-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2019-05-22OTTAWA, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and reappointments. To...Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2019-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-investment-in-women-led-companies-in-montreal-2019-05-22Government of Canada invests $1,168,372 to help 12 women-owned or -led companies in Montréal and surrounding area grow and export To read full...Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-investment-in-women-led-companies-in-montreal-2019-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/messenger-from-the-people-surrey-mayor-vows-to-shake-up-the-status-quo-2019-05-22Doug McCallum is a mayor in a hurry. The leader of B.C.'s second-most populous city, now six months into his second run in the job, is moving quickly...Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/messenger-from-the-people-surrey-mayor-vows-to-shake-up-the-status-quo-2019-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-gets-buzzy-2019-05-21CANADA: VIA Rail is installing beehives on the rooftops of its stations in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Québec City in partnership with Alvéole, a...Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-gets-buzzy-2019-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-money-what-more-p3s-could-mean-for-alberta-2019-05-21Premier Kenney says province will be 'very aggressive' in pursuing public-private partnerships To read full article click hereTue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-money-what-more-p3s-could-mean-for-alberta-2019-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-move-quickly-to-ratify-new-nafta-freeland-2019-05-21Canada will move quickly to ratify the new North American trade pact, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Saturday, a day after the United...Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-move-quickly-to-ratify-new-nafta-freeland-2019-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lifts-tariffs-as-us-ends-steel-trade-war-2019-05-21Canada collected more than $1.27 billion from the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products over the last year and all of it will go to the Canadian steel...Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lifts-tariffs-as-us-ends-steel-trade-war-2019-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ucp-government-says-it-will-make-good-on-promise-to-end-ndp-oil-by-rail-deal-2019-05-21Alberta’s United Conservative government has confirmed it will move ahead to scrap billions in oil-by-rail contracts signed by its NDP predecessors....Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ucp-government-says-it-will-make-good-on-promise-to-end-ndp-oil-by-rail-deal-2019-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-do-uncertain-times-make-for-a-light-toronto-council-agenda-2019-05-17In some ways, it has been a very busy start to 2019 at Toronto City Hall. Twenty-five councillors spent the first few months of the year figuring out...Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-do-uncertain-times-make-for-a-light-toronto-council-agenda-2019-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-it-is-close-to-us-metals-tariff-deal-waiting-for-canada-2019-05-17WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mexico is close to resolving its dispute with the United States over steel and aluminum tariffs without quotas but hopes...Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-it-is-close-to-us-metals-tariff-deal-waiting-for-canada-2019-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-passes-majority-of-amendments-for-bill-c-69-2019-05-17After a thorough clause-by-clause review of hundreds of amendments to Bill C-69, a Senate committee has accepted a majority of the amendments to the...Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-passes-majority-of-amendments-for-bill-c-69-2019-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statistics-canada-reports-manufacturing-sales-up-21-per-cent-in-march-2019-05-17OTTAWA -- Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales increased 2.1 per cent to $58.0 billion in March, boosted by the transportation equipment,...Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statistics-canada-reports-manufacturing-sales-up-21-per-cent-in-march-2019-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-contract-now-likely-to-be-awarded-in-late-2020-2019-05-16Property demolitions are expected to begin this summer to set the stage for construction of Hamilton’s light-rail transit (LRT) line. To read full...Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-contract-now-likely-to-be-awarded-in-late-2020-2019-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frustrating-coquitlam-mayor-on-north-shore-rapid-transit-announcement-2019-05-16NORTH SHORE (NEWS 1130) – People who commute between the North Shore and Vancouver may have been happy with Tuesday’s news of a potential rapid...Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frustrating-coquitlam-mayor-on-north-shore-rapid-transit-announcement-2019-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtgs-work-on-ottawa-lrt-not-substantially-complete-independent-certifier-2019-05-16Rideau Transit Group has not achieved substantial completion on Ottawa’s light rail transit line, according to an independent certifier, but the city...Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtgs-work-on-ottawa-lrt-not-substantially-complete-independent-certifier-2019-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-volumes-rise-again-while-us-volumes-fall-2019-05-16Canadian rail volumes rose again year-to-date for the week ended May 11, while U.S. rail volumes continued downward amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and...Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-volumes-rise-again-while-us-volumes-fall-2019-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-port-authority-container-terminal-master-planning-confirms-potential-to-develop-in-excess-of-6-million-teus-of-capacity-2019-05-15The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today the completion of a container terminal master plan that outlines the potential of future...Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-port-authority-container-terminal-master-planning-confirms-potential-to-develop-in-excess-of-6-million-teus-of-capacity-2019-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-extends-atc-system-upgrade-2019-05-15Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) crews earlier this week completed installation of an upgraded automatic train control (ATC) system between St....Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-extends-atc-system-upgrade-2019-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-official-says-a-deal-is-close-to-lift-us-steel-tariffs-as-freeland-heads-to-dc-2019-05-15A senior Mexican cabinet secretary said today she thinks Mexico is close to a deal to lift the United States' controversial 'national security'...Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-official-says-a-deal-is-close-to-lift-us-steel-tariffs-as-freeland-heads-to-dc-2019-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/electric-self-driving-shuttle-back-in-candiac-for-summer-2019-2019-05-15MONTREAL, May 14, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Keolis Canada and the City of Candiac are pleased to announce that the 100% electric autonomous shuttle will be...Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/electric-self-driving-shuttle-back-in-candiac-for-summer-2019-2019-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-talks-to-trump-about-blowback-from-china-and-ongoing-steel-tariffs-2019-05-14Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to ask for an end to U.S. steel tariffs and additional diplomatic...Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-talks-to-trump-about-blowback-from-china-and-ongoing-steel-tariffs-2019-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biden-says-canada-got-caught-up-in-trade-war-with-china-2019-05-14Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Monday that he believes President Donald Trump is focusing on the wrong thing with his tariffs, and said...Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/biden-says-canada-got-caught-up-in-trade-war-with-china-2019-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-to-build-allies-how-canada-should-navigate-the-escalating-us-china-trade-war-2019-05-14Canada needs a careful game plan to avoid getting caught up in escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, according to a political science...Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-to-build-allies-how-canada-should-navigate-the-escalating-us-china-trade-war-2019-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-still-unclear-where-shuttle-buses-will-come-from-for-train-users-affected-by-mount-royal-tunnel-closure-2019-05-14It’s an open question whether Montreal’s transit agency will be able to spare any buses to shuttle some of the roughly 18,000 daily commuter train...Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-still-unclear-where-shuttle-buses-will-come-from-for-train-users-affected-by-mount-royal-tunnel-closure-2019-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-blue-skies-for-the-economy-so-why-is-it-raining-on-trudeau-2019-05-13The 2019 election campaign is already underway - the CBC News Canada Votes newsletter is your weekly tip-sheet as we count down to Oct. 21. To read...Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-blue-skies-for-the-economy-so-why-is-it-raining-on-trudeau-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weed-control-coming-to-guelph-junction-railway-lines-later-this-month-2019-05-13Part of the downtown trail will be closed later this month as crews will be spraying pesticides along rail lines. To read full article click hereMon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weed-control-coming-to-guelph-junction-railway-lines-later-this-month-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-a-scheer-government-might-not-plunge-the-china-canada-relationship-further-2019-05-13During his election campaign, Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, outlined his...Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-a-scheer-government-might-not-plunge-the-china-canada-relationship-further-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-on-china-what-are-they-how-do-they-work-2019-05-13WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has heightened tensions with China by escalating his tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods from 10% to 25%. To...Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-on-china-what-are-they-how-do-they-work-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-savage-faces-critical-decisions-on-curtailment-and-crude-by-rail-deal-2019-05-13Will the new Kenney government end oil-production quotas this year? To read full article click hereMon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-savage-faces-critical-decisions-on-curtailment-and-crude-by-rail-deal-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corporate-canada-sets-out-its-election-wish-list-but-will-ottawa-listen-2019-05-13Leave it to the business lobby to exploit first-mover advantage with its election strategy. To read full article click hereMon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corporate-canada-sets-out-its-election-wish-list-but-will-ottawa-listen-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hr-transport-sold-to-bc-operator-2019-05-13Lethbridge’s largest highway transport company has been sold to a British Columbia operator. To read full article click hereMon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hr-transport-sold-to-bc-operator-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-happens-if-us-congress-fails-to-pass-the-new-nafta-deal-2019-05-13The consequences for Canada could be bad—very bad, say experts. But not every scenario is bleak. To read full article click hereMon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-happens-if-us-congress-fails-to-pass-the-new-nafta-deal-2019-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ucp-government-looking-at-all-options-on-crude-by-rail-contracts-it-pledged-to-cancel-2019-05-10Alberta's new energy minister says the recently elected UCP government doesn't want to be in the business of moving crude by rail. But she's still...Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ucp-government-looking-at-all-options-on-crude-by-rail-contracts-it-pledged-to-cancel-2019-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-tariffs-a-triple-threat-to-consumers-china-tariffs-add-to-nafta-replacement-woes-2019-05-10OTTAWA — Total spending in the Liberal infrastructure program reached $25.6 billion over the last three years, according to a new report which...Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-tariffs-a-triple-threat-to-consumers-china-tariffs-add-to-nafta-replacement-woes-2019-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-shatters-trade-truce-in-big-gamble-for-the-global-economy-2019-05-10Donald Trump has always touted himself as a hard negotiator in business. That approach with countries can bring bigger risks than a failed deal. To...Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-shatters-trade-truce-in-big-gamble-for-the-global-economy-2019-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2-largest-railways-moved-record-amount-of-grain-in-april-2019-05-10Canada's two largest railways say they moved a record amount of grain out of Western Canada in April. To read full article click here.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2-largest-railways-moved-record-amount-of-grain-in-april-2019-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-tells-great-lakes-economic-forum-that-region-would-benefit-from-removing-trade-tariffs-and-ratifying-trade-pact-2019-05-09CLEVELAND, OH, May 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada, the United States, and Mexico have reached an agreement on a new and modern trade agreement. The new North...Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-tells-great-lakes-economic-forum-that-region-would-benefit-from-removing-trade-tariffs-and-ratifying-trade-pact-2019-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-will-pay-a-price-if-jason-kenney-cancels-rail-contracts-cn-president-2019-05-09The Alberta government will incur a financial penalty if it goes ahead with Premier Jason Kenney’s pledge to cancel $3.7-billion worth of...Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-will-pay-a-price-if-jason-kenney-cancels-rail-contracts-cn-president-2019-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2-largest-railways-moved-record-amounts-of-grain-in-april-2019-05-09Canada’s two largest railways say they moved a record amount of grain out of Western Canada in April. To read full article click hereThu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-2-largest-railways-moved-record-amounts-of-grain-in-april-2019-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-elects-courville-board-chair-2019-05-09Canadian Pacific's board yesterday elected Isabelle Courville as its new chair to succeed Andrew Reardon, who announced last year he is retiring. To...Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-elects-courville-board-chair-2019-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-forget-about-edmonton-iveson-tells-new-alberta-government-2019-05-09Anxiety after election sees Edmonton become island of orange in sea of blue To read full article click hereThu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-forget-about-edmonton-iveson-tells-new-alberta-government-2019-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/singapore-based-company-is-buying-the-biggest-shipping-container-terminal-in-eastern-canada-2019-05-08Singapore-based PSA International Pte Ltd. has reached a deal to acquire the largest container terminal in Eastern Canada, the company has confirmed....Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/singapore-based-company-is-buying-the-biggest-shipping-container-terminal-in-eastern-canada-2019-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/someting-new-is-coming-to-roads-in-mississauga-2019-05-08Van Horne Outdoor, a partnership between Canadian Pacific Railway and All Vision LLC, is set to place digital signs at eight Canadian Pacific railway...Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/someting-new-is-coming-to-roads-in-mississauga-2019-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/repairs-set-to-restore-historic-site-following-2015-attempt-2019-05-08A historic Swift Current monument is going to be getting a facelift, as mandated by Swift Current City Council. To read full article click hereWed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/repairs-set-to-restore-historic-site-following-2015-attempt-2019-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-said-likely-to-proceed-with-trans-mountain-expansion-2019-05-08The Canadian government is likely to proceed with expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline when it announces its decision next month, officials...Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-said-likely-to-proceed-with-trans-mountain-expansion-2019-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-calls-for-total-reset-in-canadas-ties-with-china-support-for-alliances-2019-05-08Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer laid out his vision for Canadian foreign policy in a speech in Montreal today, calling for a “total reset” in the...Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/scheer-calls-for-total-reset-in-canadas-ties-with-china-support-for-alliances-2019-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-calls-on-us-to-take-action-in-china-dispute-source-2019-05-07Top Canadian officials are pushing the U.S. to take action to help calm the ongoing dispute with China, CTV News has learned. To read full article...Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-calls-on-us-to-take-action-in-china-dispute-source-2019-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-two-tweets-trump-shatters-historic-calm-in-global-markets-2019-05-07After weeks of warnings from many on Wall Street that price swings across global markets were too subdued, the American president’s threat to boost...Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-two-tweets-trump-shatters-historic-calm-in-global-markets-2019-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-foreigners-began-attacking-canadas-oil-industry-ottawa-turned-a-blind-eye-now-its-getting-worse-2019-05-07U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has unearthed the danger Russians pose to all democracies through their dirty tricks, lobbying...Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-foreigners-began-attacking-canadas-oil-industry-ottawa-turned-a-blind-eye-now-its-getting-worse-2019-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expand-rem-to-laval-st-jean-sur-richelieu-highway-25-quebec-government-2019-05-07The Quebec government announced Monday that it wants Quebec’s pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, to explore the...Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expand-rem-to-laval-st-jean-sur-richelieu-highway-25-quebec-government-2019-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-open-to-precision-railroading-2019-05-07Berkshire Hathway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett said he would be willing to consider some form of precision scheduled railroading (PSR) for western...Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-open-to-precision-railroading-2019-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-require-tih-railcars-be-made-of-normalized-steel-2019-05-06The head and shell of tank cars transporting Toxic Inhalation Hazard substances will be required to be made of normalized steel, with the requirement...Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-require-tih-railcars-be-made-of-normalized-steel-2019-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-pay-no-attention-to-that-minor-lrt-derailment-people-2019-05-06A two-car train that will form part of Ottawa’s new light-rail system went off the tracks on Friday. And the message to future riders of the LRT was:...Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/editorial-pay-no-attention-to-that-minor-lrt-derailment-people-2019-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-is-asking-the-public-how-it-wants-to-see-transit-change-over-next-30-years-2019-05-06TransLink has launched the largest consultation campaign in its history, asking people who live and work in Metro Vancouver how they'd like to see...Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-is-asking-the-public-how-it-wants-to-see-transit-change-over-next-30-years-2019-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-major-population-growth-expected-central-okanagan-asked-to-weigh-in-on-transportation-2019-05-06Do you think there should be a Rapidbus to the Kelowna International Airport or ferry across Okanagan Lake? To read full article click hereMon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-major-population-growth-expected-central-okanagan-asked-to-weigh-in-on-transportation-2019-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-messed-up-the-clock-on-usmca-current-form-dead-former-us-ambassador-2019-05-06Trump 'messed up the clock' on USMCA, current form 'dead': former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman. To read full article click hereMon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-messed-up-the-clock-on-usmca-current-form-dead-former-us-ambassador-2019-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/precautions-advised-for-mountain-grain-trains-2019-05-03The Transportation Safety Board makes new recommendations to railways on how to manage their braking systems To read full article click hereFri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/precautions-advised-for-mountain-grain-trains-2019-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-closely-watches-european-american-talks-2019-05-03If U.S. President Donald Trump is successful in forcing the European Union to include agriculture in upcoming trade talks, Canada may well be...Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-closely-watches-european-american-talks-2019-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-an-innovative-new-project-will-turn-industrial-lands-at-eglinton-and-don-mills-into-a-stylish-new-neighbourhood-2019-05-03Surrounded by parkland, and with its own stop on the new Crosstown Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, the intersection of Eglinton...Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-an-innovative-new-project-will-turn-industrial-lands-at-eglinton-and-don-mills-into-a-stylish-new-neighbourhood-2019-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-to-end-this-uncertainty-theresa-may-says-as-brexit-causes-economic-stress-2019-05-03LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday that she remains hopeful of ending Britain’s Brexit uncertainty “as soon as possible” by...Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-to-end-this-uncertainty-theresa-may-says-as-brexit-causes-economic-stress-2019-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-introduce-toronto-transit-legislation-thursday-2019-05-02Ontario is set to introduce legislation Thursday allowing it to take over the new parts of Toronto’s transit system as it expands. To read full...Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-introduce-toronto-transit-legislation-thursday-2019-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-users-can-now-report-safety-concerns-via-text-2019-05-02Calgary Transit has launched a new tool to help passengers more discreetly report safety or security concerns. To read full article click hereThu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-users-can-now-report-safety-concerns-via-text-2019-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-of-the-line-for-whitehorse-trolley-as-government-funding-dries-up-2019-05-02It looks like Whitehorse's waterfront trolley has reached the end of the line, for good. To read full article click hereThu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-of-the-line-for-whitehorse-trolley-as-government-funding-dries-up-2019-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-mounts-for-canada-to-push-back-against-china-in-largely-one-sided-feud-2019-05-02Shelve any talk of a free trade deal; complain to the WTO; expel China’s Winter Olympic athletes. Kick out the ambassador himself. To read full...Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-mounts-for-canada-to-push-back-against-china-in-largely-one-sided-feud-2019-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-resist-vote-on-trump-usmca-deal-despite-mexicos-labor-reforms-2019-05-02Democratic leaders resisted calls from President Trump Tuesday to allow Congress to vote on his U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, despite...Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-resist-vote-on-trump-usmca-deal-despite-mexicos-labor-reforms-2019-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-light-rail-open-house-draws-a-large-crowd-in-pointe-claire-2019-05-01Hundreds of residents packed into the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire Monday night for an open house about the REM light rail project. To read full article...Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-light-rail-open-house-draws-a-large-crowd-in-pointe-claire-2019-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-a-temporary-solution-to-pipeline-shortage-cn-rail-ceo-2019-05-01MONTREAL — The head of Canada's largest railway says ferrying crude remains a lucrative, albeit temporary solution to Canada's pipeline quandary. To...Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-a-temporary-solution-to-pipeline-shortage-cn-rail-ceo-2019-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-reveal-plan-for-ttc-subway-upload-2019-05-01Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek is expected to reveal the province’s plan to upload the TTC in a presentation to the Toronto Region Board of...Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-reveal-plan-for-ttc-subway-upload-2019-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-congress-passes-labour-law-tied-to-usmca-trade-agreement-2019-05-01Mexico’s Senate approved an overhaul to the country’s labor code, a move that U.S. House Democrats made a pre-condition for debating a successor to...Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-congress-passes-labour-law-tied-to-usmca-trade-agreement-2019-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grassley-to-trump-end-tariffs-or-usmca-trade-deal-is-dead-2019-04-30U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has a simple message for President Donald Trump: end the tariffs against Canada and Mexico, or his signature trade...Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grassley-to-trump-end-tariffs-or-usmca-trade-deal-is-dead-2019-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worried-about-the-world-economy-this-week-we-find-out-just-how-bad-or-good-it-really-is-2019-04-30The world economy’s ability to rebound from its recent soft patch will be tested anew this week as data is released from Washington to Beijing. To...Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worried-about-the-world-economy-this-week-we-find-out-just-how-bad-or-good-it-really-is-2019-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-oil-at-100-a-barrel-would-mean-for-the-world-economy-2019-04-30Surging crude prices are posing another headwind for the world economy after President Donald Trump’s “zero” pledge on Iran oil sales. To read full...Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-oil-at-100-a-barrel-would-mean-for-the-world-economy-2019-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/floods-and-road-closures-expected-to-amount-to-traffic-chaos-for-montreal-commuters-2019-04-30With the Galipeault bridge closed indefinitely and one lane closed in each direction on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, Transport Quebec is asking...Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/floods-and-road-closures-expected-to-amount-to-traffic-chaos-for-montreal-commuters-2019-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-have-a-hard-time-sticking-to-tough-talk-on-steel-tariffs-during-usmca-ratification-2019-04-29Farmers and ranchers across North America have lobbied hard for the continuation of NAFTA and now the ratification of the USMCA. Ratification,...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-have-a-hard-time-sticking-to-tough-talk-on-steel-tariffs-during-usmca-ratification-2019-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-abe-tout-trump-less-trade-gains-made-under-tpp-deal-2019-04-29OTTAWA -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's whirlwind visit to Ottawa this weekend offered the Liberal government a rare chance to trumpet a...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-abe-tout-trump-less-trade-gains-made-under-tpp-deal-2019-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-wants-to-replicate-chinese-trade-success-with-europe-2019-04-29HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia has turned its trade focus to growing its European exports through a new strategy that builds on successful efforts to boost...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-wants-to-replicate-chinese-trade-success-with-europe-2019-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-impose-dumping-duty-to-protect-steel-jobs-2019-04-29TORONTO: Canada has said it will enact final special tariffs, called safeguards, to protect Canadian steel ­workers’ jobs in the face of foreign...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-impose-dumping-duty-to-protect-steel-jobs-2019-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-canadian-steel-jobs-at-risk-as-trudeau-government-abandons-key-safeguards-2019-04-29OTTAWA, April 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The failure of Justin Trudeau's government to protect Canada's steel sector against cheap, subsidized foreign imports...Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-canadian-steel-jobs-at-risk-as-trudeau-government-abandons-key-safeguards-2019-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/domestic-steelmakers-angry-as-ottawa-waives-tariffs-on-another-110-million-worth-of-us-steel-2019-04-26Canada is waiving retaliatory tariffs on another $110 million worth of U.S. steel, deepening tensions with domestic producers who are pushing for...Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/domestic-steelmakers-angry-as-ottawa-waives-tariffs-on-another-110-million-worth-of-us-steel-2019-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-vancouver-drivers-suffer-gas-price-pain-carbon-tax-backers-go-suspiciously-quiet-2019-04-26While British Columbians mutter profanities as they watch gas prices soaring as high as $1.79 a litre, carbon-tax advocates who should be popping...Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-vancouver-drivers-suffer-gas-price-pain-carbon-tax-backers-go-suspiciously-quiet-2019-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-top-lrt-planner-stepping-down-2019-04-26Chris Swail, the senior city staffer who has overseen the planning of Ottawa's $4.66-billion Stage 2 LRT project, is stepping down. To read full...Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-top-lrt-planner-stepping-down-2019-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ag-groups-tout-usmca-benefits-2019-04-25WASHINGTON, D.C. (DTN) -- A range of farm groups have called on Congress to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement even though a report from the...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ag-groups-tout-usmca-benefits-2019-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-swings-to-profitability-but-frets-over-kenneys-oil-by-rail-cancellation-threat-2019-04-25CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. is concerned the domestic market’s fragile balance and lift from higher heavy oil prices could be jeopardized if...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-swings-to-profitability-but-frets-over-kenneys-oil-by-rail-cancellation-threat-2019-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-drops-bias-for-future-hikes-as-economy-stalls-2019-04-25The Bank of Canada published a revised outlook on Wednesday that shows the economy stalled over the last six months, extinguishing the sparks that...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-drops-bias-for-future-hikes-as-economy-stalls-2019-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-pin-your-hopes-on-massive-consumption-stimulus-in-china-2019-04-25A leaked early draft of a plan by China’s top economic planner for a series of wide-ranging measures to boost consumption of cars and electronics was...Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-pin-your-hopes-on-massive-consumption-stimulus-in-china-2019-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-adviser-says-white-house-has-the-votes-to-pass-usmca-2019-04-24Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Monday that the administration believes it has the votes necessary to pass its U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-adviser-says-white-house-has-the-votes-to-pass-usmca-2019-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keep-your-eye-on-the-new-neutral-as-the-bank-of-canada-grapples-with-a-slowing-economy-2019-04-24In October, when the Bank of Canada last raised interest rates, Governor Stephen Poloz and his deputies said something new: “Governing Council agrees...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keep-your-eye-on-the-new-neutral-as-the-bank-of-canada-grapples-with-a-slowing-economy-2019-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-inflation-picks-up-in-march-on-surging-gasoline-prices-2019-04-24Canadian annual inflation accelerated in March on the biggest one-month increase in gasoline costs in a decade, bringing price pressures back up near...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-inflation-picks-up-in-march-on-surging-gasoline-prices-2019-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southern-railway-pleads-guilty-to-canadian-tdga-violations-2019-04-24New Brunswick Southern Railway recently pled guilty to two of the 24 charges that had been laid against it under the Canadian Transportation of...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southern-railway-pleads-guilty-to-canadian-tdga-violations-2019-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-names-new-light-rail-train-after-gord-downie-2019-04-24The late Gord Downie was commemorated in Ottawa last year with an impressive snow sculpture, but the city has now announced a more permanent tribute...Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-names-new-light-rail-train-after-gord-downie-2019-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-budget-halts-plans-for-high-speed-rail-corridor-between-toronto-windsor-2019-04-23The Ford government’s first budget has put a halt on plans for high-speed rail in southwestern Ontario. To read full article click hereTue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-budget-halts-plans-for-high-speed-rail-corridor-between-toronto-windsor-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brunswick-based-railway-ordered-to-pay-50000-for-safety-violations-2019-04-23The New Brunswick Southern Railway Co. has been fined $10,000 and must pay another $40,000 for the implementation of safety research programs after...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brunswick-based-railway-ordered-to-pay-50000-for-safety-violations-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usmca-the-most-significant-trade-agreement-ever-will-lift-us-economy-by-less-than-05-report-2019-04-23U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that ending illegal immigration from Mexico and stopping what he says is the flow of drugs across the...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usmca-the-most-significant-trade-agreement-ever-will-lift-us-economy-by-less-than-05-report-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-waives-tariffs-steelmakers-angry-2019-04-23Canada is waiving retaliatory tariffs on another $110 million worth of U.S. steel, deepening tensions with domestic producers who are pushing for...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-waives-tariffs-steelmakers-angry-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japans-prime-minister-to-visit-canada-2019-04-23Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Canada from April 27 to 28, 2019. Japan has the world’s third-largest national economy and the Canadian...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japans-prime-minister-to-visit-canada-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-alveole-partner-to-help-save-the-bees-2019-04-23MONTRÉAL, April 22, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - To celebrate Earth Day, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has committed itself to furthering its environmental...Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-alveole-partner-to-help-save-the-bees-2019-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporters-continue-to-struggle-even-with-rising-oil-2019-04-18Canada recorded smaller trade deficits than expected in the first two months of 2019 on a rally in oil prices, but figures released Wednesday show...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporters-continue-to-struggle-even-with-rising-oil-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-considers-stimulus-to-boost-consumers-ease-trade-risk-2019-04-18China may be poised to take more stimulus steps to drive an expansion showing renewed signs of health To read full article click hereThu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-considers-stimulus-to-boost-consumers-ease-trade-risk-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/anti-trudeau-bloc-takes-shape-with-alberta-conservative-win-2019-04-18Alberta became the third major province in Canada over the past year to elect a conservative-leaning government in a growing front of opposition to...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/anti-trudeau-bloc-takes-shape-with-alberta-conservative-win-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-fund-136-new-projects-to-improve-rail-safety-2019-04-18The Government of Canada has announced plans to support 136 projects and initiatives in a bid to increase rail safety across the country. To read...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-fund-136-new-projects-to-improve-rail-safety-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-councillors-want-more-answers-from-province-on-transit-plan-2019-04-18Toronto city councillors agreed Wednesday to “consider endorsing” the province’s transit plan, but want more answers before moving over federal money...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-councillors-want-more-answers-from-province-on-transit-plan-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-railroad-connecting-alaska-and-canada-may-be-on-track-for-development-sooner-than-later-2019-04-18ANCHORAGE (KTUU) — This week, the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed a resolution urging the U.S. Secretary of State to approve permits for the...Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-railroad-connecting-alaska-and-canada-may-be-on-track-for-development-sooner-than-later-2019-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-responds-to-the-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-17The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today: To read full articl e click hereWed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-responds-to-the-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canadas-response-to-the-2017-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-17Strengthening rail safety continues to be a top priority for Canadians. This is why the Minister of Transport accelerated the statutory review of...Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canadas-response-to-the-2017-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-it-will-close-some-dangerous-rail-crossings-upgrade-others-2019-04-17MONCTON, N.B. -- Ottawa says it will close particularly dangerous rail crossings and upgrade many others as it moves to improve rail safety. To read...Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-it-will-close-some-dangerous-rail-crossings-upgrade-others-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-new-german-france-alliance-that-doesnt-include-us-2019-04-17OTTAWA -- Canada has formally joined a German-French coalition aimed at saving the international world order from destruction by various world...Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-joins-new-german-france-alliance-that-doesnt-include-us-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-business-sentiment-softens-as-economy-slows-loonie-falls-2019-04-17Canada’s recent economic slowdown and global trade tensions are hitting businesses confidence, according to a Bank of Canada survey. To read full...Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-business-sentiment-softens-as-economy-slows-loonie-falls-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-election-if-jason-kenney-wins-trudeau-may-be-in-for-a-headache-experts-warn-2019-04-17Alberta voters head to the polls Tuesday and soon will find what party will take the provincial throne; NDP Leader Rachel Notley or United...Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-election-if-jason-kenney-wins-trudeau-may-be-in-for-a-headache-experts-warn-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-happens-if-the-usmca-doesnt-happen-2019-04-17The U.S. Congress has not yet ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). To read full article click hereWed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-happens-if-the-usmca-doesnt-happen-2019-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-pauses-high-speed-rail-funding-looking-to-enhance-current-services-2019-04-16TORONTO – Ontario is pausing all capital funding for a proposed high-speed train corridor from Toronto to Windsor, Ont., a move opposition critics...Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-government-pauses-high-speed-rail-funding-looking-to-enhance-current-services-2019-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-renews-canadas-top-ranked-golfer-brooke-henderson-for-five-years-as-golf-ambassador-sister-and-caddy-brittany-henderson-joins-cp-family-2019-04-16CALGARY, April 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's top-ranked golfer and Canada's iconic railway are partnering for five more years, both on and off the...Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-renews-canadas-top-ranked-golfer-brooke-henderson-for-five-years-as-golf-ambassador-sister-and-caddy-brittany-henderson-joins-cp-family-2019-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-thaws-hamilton-lrt-real-estate-dollars-2019-04-16Canada’s Province of Ontario government on March 28 agreed to release funding to complete property acquisitions for Hamilton’s planned light rail...Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-thaws-hamilton-lrt-real-estate-dollars-2019-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-expands-capacity-with-new-luxury-rail-cars-2019-04-16VANCOUVER, April 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Rocky Mountaineer announced today that seven newly built GoldLeaf Service rail cars will be offered on its Western...Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-expands-capacity-with-new-luxury-rail-cars-2019-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-there-time-for-another-brexit-vote-2019-04-16The latest delay to Brexit has energised those campaigning for another EU referendum To read full article click hereTue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-there-time-for-another-brexit-vote-2019-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-dig-in-on-nafta-replacement-as-mexico-move-forward-2019-04-15Democrats are digging in and demanding that Mexico make far-reaching changes to its labor laws before they agree to back President Trump's...Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-dig-in-on-nafta-replacement-as-mexico-move-forward-2019-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-fight-over-mexicos-labour-reforms-is-the-latest-threat-to-new-nafta-deal-2019-04-15Mexican lawmakers are expected to soon clear a key hurdle to the ratification of the new North American Free Trade Agreement by passing legislation...Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-fight-over-mexicos-labour-reforms-is-the-latest-threat-to-new-nafta-deal-2019-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-battles-are-about-to-get-much-bloodier-2019-04-15London (CNN)On Friday, the United Kingdom missed its second Brexit deadline. By accepting the European Union's offer to remain until October 31,...Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-battles-are-about-to-get-much-bloodier-2019-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-requests-eoi-for-relief-line-south-tbm-procurement-2019-04-15The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) intends to procure metro size Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the twin bored tunnels for the proposed Relief...Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-requests-eoi-for-relief-line-south-tbm-procurement-2019-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-responds-to-the-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-15OTTAWA, April 12, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today: To read full article click...Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-responds-to-the-2018-railway-safety-act-review-report-2019-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-lines-up-new-toronto-transit-plan-2019-04-12Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford along with some cabinet colleagues announced that the Province of Ontariowould build a new rapid-transit project through...Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-lines-up-new-toronto-transit-plan-2019-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-more-than-us80-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-minnesotas-rail-infrastructure-in-2019-2019-04-12HOMEWOOD, Ill., April 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) said today it plans to invest more than US$80 million in Minnesota in...Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-more-than-us80-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-minnesotas-rail-infrastructure-in-2019-2019-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-working-feverishly-to-pass-usmca-despite-trump-seeming-to-undermine-it-2019-04-12The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains a major priority for the White House, despite President Trump's recent remarks suggesting it would...Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-working-feverishly-to-pass-usmca-despite-trump-seeming-to-undermine-it-2019-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-hints-at-customs-compromise-with-labour-brexit-update-2019-04-12Theresa May tells Parliament she’s still trying to get a Brexit deal approved to avoid getting stuck in a long extension. To read full article click...Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-hints-at-customs-compromise-with-labour-brexit-update-2019-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-announce-retaliatory-tariffs-on-more-us-products-2019-04-11WASHINGTON—The Canadian government is preparing to announce new tariffs on U.S. products, adding to its retaliation list as Prime Minister Justin...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-announce-retaliatory-tariffs-on-more-us-products-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-stockpiling-gives-sluggish-uk-economy-a-surprise-lift-2019-04-11Economists said the faster pace of growth was partly due to manufacturing businesses stockpiling materials and parts that would be harder to acquire...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-stockpiling-gives-sluggish-uk-economy-a-surprise-lift-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cabinet-overturns-order-to-repair-prince-of-wales-bridge-2019-04-11The federal cabinet has rescinded a government agency's decision that would have forced the City of Ottawa to repair the Prince of Wales Bridge to...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cabinet-overturns-order-to-repair-prince-of-wales-bridge-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-panel-picks-route-for-new-road-through-vancouvers-false-creek-flats-2019-04-11After four months of meetings, a Vancouver community panel has submitted its choice to city hall of a new road to improve rail safety and calm...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-panel-picks-route-for-new-road-through-vancouvers-false-creek-flats-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canola-crisis-unlikely-to-affect-canadas-grain-transportation-system-monitor-2019-04-11An ongoing dispute between Canada and China over canola exports is unlikely to affect how this country’s grain-handling system operates, Canada’s...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canola-crisis-unlikely-to-affect-canadas-grain-transportation-system-monitor-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-ford-unveils-transportation-vision-2019-04-11TORONTO — Transit users and commuters across Ontario can look forward to transportation improvements as part of the Government of Ontario's historic...Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-ford-unveils-transportation-vision-2019-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-to-announce-285-billion-in-transit-funding-for-greater-toronto-area-2019-04-10TORONTO -- The Ontario government is set to announce $28.5 billion in funding to build transit in the Greater Toronto Area, with a detailed plan to...Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-to-announce-285-billion-in-transit-funding-for-greater-toronto-area-2019-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fourth-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-signed-between-the-railway-association-of-canada-and-the-federal-government-for-reducing-locomotive-emissions-2019-04-10OTTAWA, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The Railway of Canada (RAC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fourth-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-signed-between-the-railway-association-of-canada-and-the-federal-government-for-reducing-locomotive-emissions-2019-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-issues-warning-after-2-via-trains-seriously-damaged-2019-04-10One of the incidents happened last week near Truro, N.S., involving a Via train from Halifax To read full article click hereWed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-issues-warning-after-2-via-trains-seriously-damaged-2019-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-to-grant-mays-brexit-delay-but-not-without-conditions-2019-04-10France pushes for longer extension to limit Britain's ability to undermine bloc To read full article click hereWed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-to-grant-mays-brexit-delay-but-not-without-conditions-2019-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-users-say-political-messages-dont-belong-on-teletext-2019-04-10Calgary Transit is making changes to how it displays advertisements through one of its services after some riders noticed a UCP ad on teletext. To...Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-users-say-political-messages-dont-belong-on-teletext-2019-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawas-auditor-general-plans-to-probe-stage-2-lrt-procurement-2019-04-09The city’s auditor general says he plans to launch a compliance audit of the procurement process for the $4.66-billion second phase of Ottawa’s...Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawas-auditor-general-plans-to-probe-stage-2-lrt-procurement-2019-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-funding-opportunities-support-innovation-and-clean-technologies-for-ships-trains-and-planes-2019-04-09OTTAWA, April 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Clean growth is essential for Canada's transportation system – to meet our emission reduction targets, grow our...Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-funding-opportunities-support-innovation-and-clean-technologies-for-ships-trains-and-planes-2019-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-train-derailment-near-moncton-continues-broken-railway-pieces-sent-for-testing-2019-04-09The team of federal investigators examining the derailment of a Via Rail passenger train near Moncton, N.B. on Thursday have removed broken railway...Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-train-derailment-near-moncton-continues-broken-railway-pieces-sent-for-testing-2019-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-nafta-deal-in-trouble-bruised-by-elections-tariff-rows-2019-04-09MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - More than six months after the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion in...Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-nafta-deal-in-trouble-bruised-by-elections-tariff-rows-2019-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lords-move-to-prevent-no-deal-as-talks-stumble-brexit-update-2019-04-09Theresa May is trying to find a new Brexit compromise with the opposition Labour Party, and officials from both sides will hold “technical talks”...Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lords-move-to-prevent-no-deal-as-talks-stumble-brexit-update-2019-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-train-to-chilliwack-group-pitches-new-interurban-rail-line-in-fraser-valley-2019-04-08While the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain extension is still very much in the early planning process, another group is pitching a passenger train linking...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-train-to-chilliwack-group-pitches-new-interurban-rail-line-in-fraser-valley-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ends-surtax-on-5-kinds-of-foreign-steel-2019-04-08Five types of foreign steel will no longer face a 25 per cent surtax in Canada after the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) filed a report...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ends-surtax-on-5-kinds-of-foreign-steel-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delay-in-atc-completion-will-cost-ttc-additional-98m-report-2019-04-08A new Toronto Transit Commission report says the implementation of the Automatic Train Control (ATC) system will take longer and cost even more to...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delay-in-atc-completion-will-cost-ttc-additional-98m-report-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-wants-restoration-of-the-detroittoronto-service-2019-04-08Supporter of the restoration of passenger rail services between Michigan and Ontario were presently surprised lately. To read full article click here...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-wants-restoration-of-the-detroittoronto-service-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-surrey-langley-skytrain-translink-wants-to-know-2019-04-08People are being asked to weigh in on plans for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line, and TransLink also wants to gauge the public’s level of support for...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-surrey-langley-skytrain-translink-wants-to-know-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wont-ratify-new-nafta-deal-if-metals-tariffs-remain-in-place-2019-04-08Canada is ratcheting up pressure on the U.S. to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum -- threatening to hold up the new continental trade deal and...Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wont-ratify-new-nafta-deal-if-metals-tariffs-remain-in-place-2019-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mauro-asks-ford-to-continue-canadian-content-requirements-2019-04-05Bill Mauro says he's sent a letter to the premier's office explaining the importance of the local Bombardier plant to the Thunder Bay economy. To...Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mauro-asks-ford-to-continue-canadian-content-requirements-2019-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-to-watch-out-for-in-doug-fords-first-provincial-budget-2019-04-05PC Premier Doug Ford will release his government’s first budget next Thursday afternoon, a document that will pit his party’s promise to erase a...Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-to-watch-out-for-in-doug-fords-first-provincial-budget-2019-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-one-hurt-when-via-rail-train-derails-in-eastern-new-brunswick-2019-04-052 cars in Halifax-bound train left the tracks around 12:35 p.m., taking out a resident's driveway To read full article click hereFri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-one-hurt-when-via-rail-train-derails-in-eastern-new-brunswick-2019-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-producers-want-relief-from-carbon-tax-us-tariffs-source-2019-04-05TORONTO — Steel producers in Canada want the federal government to offer some relief from the new national carbon price as they contend with damaging...Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-producers-want-relief-from-carbon-tax-us-tariffs-source-2019-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-council-backs-calls-for-changes-to-canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-2019-04-05TORONTO — Canada’s leading business group is adding its voice to calls for the federal government to change its outdated retaliatory tariffs, in an...Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-council-backs-calls-for-changes-to-canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-2019-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-lays-out-615-million-capital-plan-for-eastern-provinces-2019-04-04Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) laid out plans to invest C$615 million this year in network infrastructure in eastern Canada amid wider efforts by...Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-lays-out-615-million-capital-plan-for-eastern-provinces-2019-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-makes-its-biggest-hamilton-lrt-property-purchase-so-far-2019-04-04Metrolinx has made its most major purchase yet for Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) — six hectares in the west end for a maintenance and storage...Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-makes-its-biggest-hamilton-lrt-property-purchase-so-far-2019-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-says-its-time-to-push-ahead-and-build-two-subway-projects-worth-roughly-11-billion-2019-04-04Toronto Mayor John Tory wants to funnel billions in federal funding to the downtown relief line and push ahead with the nearly $4-billion Scarborough...Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-says-its-time-to-push-ahead-and-build-two-subway-projects-worth-roughly-11-billion-2019-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aerospace-executive-to-head-via-rail-canada-2019-04-04The appointment of Cynthia Garneau, currently President of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, as VIA President and CEO for a five-year term beginning...Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aerospace-executive-to-head-via-rail-canada-2019-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-tribunal-slights-most-steel-safeguards-says-import-restrictions-not-warranted-on-5-of-7-products-2019-04-04Ongoing safeguard measures are warranted on just two of the seven steel products that were subjected to emergency import restrictions by Finance...Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-tribunal-slights-most-steel-safeguards-says-import-restrictions-not-warranted-on-5-of-7-products-2019-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-invests-in-ontario-rail-operations-2019-04-03TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA — The Canadian National Railway (CN) plans to invest approximately C$320 million in Ontario in 2019 to expand and strengthen...Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-invests-in-ontario-rail-operations-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-names-new-ceo-2019-04-03VIA Rail Canada is undergoing multiple personnel changes, including the appointment of a new CEO, according to a recent announcement from Marc...Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-names-new-ceo-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-regulators-seek-public-input-on-rail-amendments-2019-04-03The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking public comments on amendments to regulations that govern the rail rates that Canadian National...Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-regulators-seek-public-input-on-rail-amendments-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wilson-rayboulds-and-philpotts-futures-could-be-decided-at-liberal-caucus-meeting-2019-04-03OTTAWA—Liberal MPs appear poised to toss Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the party, unhappy at the political toll of the SNC-Lavalin...Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wilson-rayboulds-and-philpotts-futures-could-be-decided-at-liberal-caucus-meeting-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-takes-another-step-forward-2019-04-03There’s another major development involving Hamilton’s light rail transit (LRT) project. To read full article click hereWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-takes-another-step-forward-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/king-street-transit-pilot-working-must-continue-toronto-mayor-john-tory-says-2019-04-03After years of planning, study and controversy, the King Street transit pilot appears set to become permanent. To read full article click hereWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/king-street-transit-pilot-working-must-continue-toronto-mayor-john-tory-says-2019-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-182m-in-quebec-rail-improvements-2019-04-02Canadian National Railway (CN) will invest nearly C$245m ($182.64m) to strengthen its rail network in Quebec province in 2019, in order to improve...Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-invest-182m-in-quebec-rail-improvements-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-rail-transportation-regulations-published-in-part-i-of-the-canada-gazette-2019-04-02GATINEAU, QC, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations...Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-rail-transportation-regulations-published-in-part-i-of-the-canada-gazette-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lack-of-usmca-ratification-a-nail-biter-for-canadian-businesses-2019-04-02A lot has happened since Canada and its neighbours reached a deal for the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, but one thing...Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lack-of-usmca-ratification-a-nail-biter-for-canadian-businesses-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-federal-carbon-tax-takes-effect-in-ont-manitoba-sask-and-nb-today-2019-04-02Government projects putting a price on carbon will reduce emissions 50-60 million tonnes by 2022 To read full article click hereTue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-federal-carbon-tax-takes-effect-in-ont-manitoba-sask-and-nb-today-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-is-a-trade-bully-trudeau-needs-to-stop-dithering-and-fight-back-2019-04-02It’s time to stop pretending that China is an honourable trading partner. It is a trade bully and Canada should join the Americans in waging a trade...Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-is-a-trade-bully-trudeau-needs-to-stop-dithering-and-fight-back-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-income-pie-shrinks-ottawa-and-business-community-talk-past-each-other-2019-04-02You might have seen reports that the trade deficit remained an expanse of misery in January. To read full article click hereTue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-income-pie-shrinks-ottawa-and-business-community-talk-past-each-other-2019-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-back-on-track-after-province-lifts-funding-freeze-2019-04-01Ford government to allow Metrolinx to begin buying land along Hamilton’s LRT line again. But the city will need to look elsewhere for top-up cash if...Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-back-on-track-after-province-lifts-funding-freeze-2019-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governor-asks-trump-for-permit-needed-to-connect-alaska-railroad-to-canada-lower-48-2019-04-01Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is asking President Donald Trump to grant a presidential permit to extend the Alaska Railroad into Canada, supporting a...Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governor-asks-trump-for-permit-needed-to-connect-alaska-railroad-to-canada-lower-48-2019-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-shouldnt-ratify-new-trade-deal-until-steel-aluminum-tariffs-end-steelworkers-2019-04-01The head of Canada’s steelworkers’ union says the federal government should refuse to ratify the new North American trade deal until U.S. tariffs on...Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-shouldnt-ratify-new-trade-deal-until-steel-aluminum-tariffs-end-steelworkers-2019-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-a-look-inside-the-new-rem-trains-promised-to-hold-up-to-quebec-winters-2019-04-01As new trains for the REM light rail system were unveiled Friday, officials curbed concerns about how they will hold up to harsh winters. To read...Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-a-look-inside-the-new-rem-trains-promised-to-hold-up-to-quebec-winters-2019-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-closes-stage-2-lrt-deal-with-snc-lavalin-subsidiary-amid-ongoing-scrutiny-2019-04-01The City of Ottawa has closed the first of two deals to extend the forthcoming light-rail transit line even as councillors continue to express...Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-closes-stage-2-lrt-deal-with-snc-lavalin-subsidiary-amid-ongoing-scrutiny-2019-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-no-trade-deal-is-worth-letting-down-our-guard-on-china-2019-03-30It took several days for news of the Dec. 1 arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver to leak out. Judging by the reaction...Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-no-trade-deal-is-worth-letting-down-our-guard-on-china-2019-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-floats-major-changes-to-several-toronto-transit-projects-2019-03-29Amid ongoing talks between the Ontario government and the City of Toronto about uploading the TTC’s subway system, newly released documents from the...Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-floats-major-changes-to-several-toronto-transit-projects-2019-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-pay-for-rebuild-of-railway-crossing-in-canoe-2019-03-29Salmon Arm’s lease from CPR means community has no control over schedule, scope or costs To read full article click hereFri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-pay-for-rebuild-of-railway-crossing-in-canoe-2019-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/closed-railway-could-cut-200-miles-on-way-to-churchill-2019-03-29MISTATIM — The Tisdale east subdivision railway track was closed over a decade ago, and its future looks even more grim. To read full article click...Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/closed-railway-could-cut-200-miles-on-way-to-churchill-2019-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-reality-check-on-trade-ambitions-with-china-report-2019-03-29Intelligence experts have warned that China’s increasingly aggressive geopolitical positioning puts it at odds with Western powers, when it comes to...Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-reality-check-on-trade-ambitions-with-china-report-2019-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banks-face-fresh-wave-of-skepticism-on-fears-loan-losses-will-grow-2019-03-29Veritas, which now has sell ratings on all of the big Canadian banks, became the latest to raise the possibility that the lenders could be vulnerable...Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banks-face-fresh-wave-of-skepticism-on-fears-loan-losses-will-grow-2019-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-buys-light-rail-trains-with-no-proven-track-record-2019-03-28The light rail vehicles that are one of the significant reasons for delays to Ottawa's $2-billion LRT project have no proven track record and are...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-buys-light-rail-trains-with-no-proven-track-record-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-nation-how-canadas-banks-are-holding-back-the-knowledge-economy-2019-03-28Canada has a rich history of innovation, but in the next few decades, powerful technological forces will transform the global economy. To read full...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-nation-how-canadas-banks-are-holding-back-the-knowledge-economy-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/im-not-optimistic-political-will-for-passage-of-new-nafta-rapidly-evaporating-in-america-2019-03-28Unions are turning on it, Democrats are demanding to change it and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland is casting doubt over whether Canada will...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/im-not-optimistic-political-will-for-passage-of-new-nafta-rapidly-evaporating-in-america-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-cancels-glencore-canada-canola-permit-amid-trade-spat-2019-03-28China’s spat with Canada deepened as Beijing revoked the license of a Glencore Plc unit to ship Canadian canola to the Asian nation, citing pest...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-cancels-glencore-canada-canola-permit-amid-trade-spat-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-wants-city-of-ottawas-auditor-general-to-probe-lrt-stage-2-procurement-process-2019-03-28A city councillor who is frustrated with the “very little information” he argues council has received about the procurement process for the...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-wants-city-of-ottawas-auditor-general-to-probe-lrt-stage-2-procurement-process-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-says-provincial-changes-could-risk-delaying-already-overdue-transit-2019-03-28Mayor John Tory says that he is committed to continuing discussions with the province around a potential upload of the subway system, despite...Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-says-provincial-changes-could-risk-delaying-already-overdue-transit-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-might-nix-trumps-nafta-deal-unless-he-stops-steel-tariffs-2019-03-28Trump's trade deal scorecard might drop to zero unless Trump halts tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. To read full article click hereThu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-might-nix-trumps-nafta-deal-unless-he-stops-steel-tariffs-2019-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-tops-list-of-best-cities-for-public-transport-in-canada-2019-03-27Toronto has been named the best city for public transportation in Canada for 2019. To read full article click hereWed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-tops-list-of-best-cities-for-public-transport-in-canada-2019-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-yield-curve-is-the-best-economist-out-there-what-canadas-first-inverted-curve-in-12-years-tells-us-2019-03-27Canada has joined the U.S. in the inverted yield curve club, signaling a growing risk of recession that may keep Stephen Poloz on hold for his final...Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-yield-curve-is-the-best-economist-out-there-what-canadas-first-inverted-curve-in-12-years-tells-us-2019-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-bill-that-aims-to-open-financial-system-to-cannabis-companies-could-be-bad-news-for-canadas-pot-sector-2019-03-27Canada’s cannabis industry could see its first-mover advantage cut short if a piece of legislation that would open the U.S. banking sector to...Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-bill-that-aims-to-open-financial-system-to-cannabis-companies-could-be-bad-news-for-canadas-pot-sector-2019-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-voters-make-of-brexit-now-2019-03-27Almost three years ago the UK voted in favour of leaving the EU. Yet the original departure date of 29 March has been delayed and the government is...Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-voters-make-of-brexit-now-2019-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/still-insufficient-support-to-pass-third-vote-on-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-2019-03-26British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the House of Commons that there was still not sufficient support among MPs to pass a third meaningful...Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/still-insufficient-support-to-pass-third-vote-on-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-2019-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-sparks-a-full-blown-business-emergency-2019-03-26Britain has been famously relaxed about foreign ownership of its manufacturers. But Brexit drives a truck through its decades-old approach. To read...Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-sparks-a-full-blown-business-emergency-2019-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-rail-network-expansion-2019-03-26VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Canadian National Railway (CN) is investing in its rail infrastructure in British Columbia and Alberta. To...Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-rail-network-expansion-2019-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-says-canadian-support-for-new-nafta-may-hinge-on-us-lifting-tariffs-2019-03-26OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is keeping up the pressure on the Trump administration, warning that Canada’s support for the...Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-says-canadian-support-for-new-nafta-may-hinge-on-us-lifting-tariffs-2019-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-open-to-talking-about-funding-phase-3-lrt-for-ottawa-2019-03-25Ontario Premier Doug Ford is keeping the door open when it comes to talks about funding a west-end light rail transit extension for Ottawa.Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-open-to-talking-about-funding-phase-3-lrt-for-ottawa-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/citing-budget-pressures-metrolinx-scales-back-hurontario-lrt-2019-03-25TORONTO—Ontario transit agency Metrolinx has revised the route of the soon-to-be-built Hurontario Light Rail Transit project, most notably chopping...Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/citing-budget-pressures-metrolinx-scales-back-hurontario-lrt-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-usmca-ratification-unless-tariffs-quotas-rejected-outright-steelworkers-2019-03-25United Steelworkers leaders visit Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to demand firm stand from federal government. To read full article click hereMon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-usmca-ratification-unless-tariffs-quotas-rejected-outright-steelworkers-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-brexit-referendum-deserves-to-be-considered-senior-uk-minister-says-2019-03-25One of Theresa May's most senior Cabinet ministers has raised the prospect of a second referendum to break the Brexit deadlock, as speculation over...Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-brexit-referendum-deserves-to-be-considered-senior-uk-minister-says-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huge-uncertainty-for-canadian-farmers-china-stops-buying-canola-just-weeks-before-planting-begins-2019-03-25Chinese importers have halted purchases of canola just weeks before planting season for the crop begins, creating “huge” uncertainty for Western...Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huge-uncertainty-for-canadian-farmers-china-stops-buying-canola-just-weeks-before-planting-begins-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-not-getting-it-liberals-sprinkle-700-million-in-arctic-but-a-strategic-plan-remains-elusive-2019-03-25Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s pre-election budget took steps to tackle the gaping infrastructure deficit in Canada’s north, but offered no timeline...Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-not-getting-it-liberals-sprinkle-700-million-in-arctic-but-a-strategic-plan-remains-elusive-2019-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-designates-first-woman-to-head-railways-board-of-directors-2019-03-22CALGARY – Canadian Pacific Railway has selected the first woman to head the board of directors of the country’s second-largest railway. To read full...Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-designates-first-woman-to-head-railways-board-of-directors-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-call-for-hydrogen-trains-on-century-old-fraser-valley-rail-corridor-2019-03-22As a long freight train thunders past Rick Green along the Langley Bypass, he can't help but wonder why the century-old tracks aren't being used to...Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-call-for-hydrogen-trains-on-century-old-fraser-valley-rail-corridor-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-makes-significant-changes-to-the-lrt-in-mississauga-2019-03-22Metrolinx, with the approval of the province, has made significant changes to the Hurontario Light-Rail Transit (LRT) project that's currently moving...Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-makes-significant-changes-to-the-lrt-in-mississauga-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cancel-brexit-petition-passes-2m-signatures-on-parliament-site-2019-03-22A petition calling for Theresa May to cancel Brexit by revoking Article 50 has passed two million signatures. To read full article click hereFri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cancel-brexit-petition-passes-2m-signatures-on-parliament-site-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-its-when-you-read-details-of-media-bailout-that-the-chill-sets-in-2019-03-22If you weren’t careful, you might have missed it: a brief 160-word item, tucked deep inside the budget, labelled Supporting Canadian Journalism. To...Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-coyne-its-when-you-read-details-of-media-bailout-that-the-chill-sets-in-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jack-mintz-a-budget-of-massive-spending-and-not-one-dollar-helping-competitiveness-2019-03-22As federal budgets go, the 2019–20 pre-election document presented by Minister of Finance Bill Morneau on Tuesday was humdrum affair, with nothing...Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jack-mintz-a-budget-of-massive-spending-and-not-one-dollar-helping-competitiveness-2019-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tender-2019-03-21To view tender click hereThu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tender-2019-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-approximately-345-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-bcs-rail-infrastructure-in-2019-2019-03-21VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) said today it plans to invest approximately $345 million...Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-approximately-345-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-bcs-rail-infrastructure-in-2019-2019-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plans-to-expand-railway-west-of-prince-george-2019-03-21CN Rail has announced a $345 million dollar investment into railway infrastructure in BC, including 2.5 miles of double track west of Prince George....Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plans-to-expand-railway-west-of-prince-george-2019-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-transport-in-canada-2019-03-21The Canadian rail system is operated by over 60 rail companies. To read full article click hereThu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-transport-in-canada-2019-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-wednesdays-public-meeting-on-transit-projects-2019-03-21What you need to know about Wednesday's public meeting on transit projects To read full article click hereThu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-wednesdays-public-meeting-on-transit-projects-2019-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-rail-advocate-calls-vias-proposed-ontario-quebec-a-tourist-train-to-the-hinterland-2019-03-20An Ontario passenger rail advocate has called VIA Rail Canada’s proposed $4-billion plan for a high-frequency rail (HFR) service between Ontario and...Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-rail-advocate-calls-vias-proposed-ontario-quebec-a-tourist-train-to-the-hinterland-2019-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-new-vote-not-ruled-out-despite-bercow-decision-2019-03-20Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay suggested a vote could take place next week - after Mrs May has sought a delay to Brexit from the EU. To read full...Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-new-vote-not-ruled-out-despite-bercow-decision-2019-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-kelly-the-trump-administrations-double-talk-on-tariffs-solves-nothing-2019-03-20Robert Lighthizer, Donald Trump’s chief trade negotiator, appeared before a U.S. Senate Finance Committee meeting last week and said that the Trump...Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-kelly-the-trump-administrations-double-talk-on-tariffs-solves-nothing-2019-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ten-things-that-slipped-under-the-radar-in-budget-2019-2019-03-20The federal government spent $250 billion on programs between April 2018 and January 2019, so it’s easy to overlook smaller dollar amounts that could...Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ten-things-that-slipped-under-the-radar-in-budget-2019-2019-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-nothing-funny-about-the-economic-effects-of-brexit-don-pittis-2019-03-19If Brexit is the equivalent of a 10-tonne weight falling on the British economy, why are so many British people laughing? To read full article click...Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-nothing-funny-about-the-economic-effects-of-brexit-don-pittis-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trudeaus-faring-economically-ahead-of-his-election-budget-2019-03-19Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his fourth and final budget this week before Canada’s next election. To read full article click hereTue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trudeaus-faring-economically-ahead-of-his-election-budget-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-income-tax-rates-have-become-uncompetitive-and-the-economy-will-pay-the-price-2019-03-19Canada’s top marginal tax rates are punitively high, have put Canada in an uncompetitive position and discourage individuals from engaging in...Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-income-tax-rates-have-become-uncompetitive-and-the-economy-will-pay-the-price-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-could-sink-to-record-low-of-62-cents-as-economy-slides-closer-to-recession-says-david-wolf-2019-03-19The Canadian dollar may sink back to its record low of 62 U.S. cents as the country retrenches from a consumer-spending boom into the face of a...Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-could-sink-to-record-low-of-62-cents-as-economy-slides-closer-to-recession-says-david-wolf-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-expand-infrastructure-in-sask-2019-03-19Canadian National Railway announced March 18 it will spend $245 million on Saskatchewan rail infrastructure this year. To read full article click hereTue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-expand-infrastructure-in-sask-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-pledges-1-billion-for-edmonton-lrt-projects-2019-03-19EDMONTON — Ottawa has announced it will contribute $1 billion to support light rail transit (LRT) projects in Edmonton. To read full article click...Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-pledges-1-billion-for-edmonton-lrt-projects-2019-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/neb-releases-report-on-optimizing-oil-pipeline-and-rail-capacity-out-of-western-canada-2019-03-18CALGARY, March 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) today released its report examining short and long-term options to optimize oil...Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/neb-releases-report-on-optimizing-oil-pipeline-and-rail-capacity-out-of-western-canada-2019-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mnuchin-lifting-tariffs-part-of-plan-for-usmca-passage-2019-03-18The Trump administration will work out a solution on steel and aluminum tariffs with Mexico and Canada as part of its efforts to get the new North...Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mnuchin-lifting-tariffs-part-of-plan-for-usmca-passage-2019-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-the-track-new-life-for-alta-rail-cars-2019-03-18Some of Alberta’s emblematic rail cars are getting a new life, hitting the tracks once again after sitting in storage for two years. To read full...Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/back-on-the-track-new-life-for-alta-rail-cars-2019-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-firms-lament-output-cuts-as-rail-volumes-slip-2019-03-18HOUSTON (Reuters) - Some Canadian oil executives blame higher crude prices from mandated production curbs for hurting their refining margins and...Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-firms-lament-output-cuts-as-rail-volumes-slip-2019-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-dreschel-date-finally-set-for-mayor-freds-big-lrt-meeting-with-mto-minister-2019-03-18If you're a LRT hawk, circle March 28 on your calendar. To read full article click hereMon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-dreschel-date-finally-set-for-mayor-freds-big-lrt-meeting-with-mto-minister-2019-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-announces-c100-million-investment-in-aluminium-and-steel-firms-impacted-by-section-232-tariffs-2019-03-15In an effort at mitigating damage done to the dominion’s small- and medium-sized aluminium and steel manufacturers by the Trump Administration’s...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-announces-c100-million-investment-in-aluminium-and-steel-firms-impacted-by-section-232-tariffs-2019-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lighthizer-woos-democrats-on-usmca-2019-03-15U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sought to win over House Democrats Wednesday on the administration's U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lighthizer-woos-democrats-on-usmca-2019-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-central-banks-like-canadas-are-finding-it-hard-to-navigate-home-2019-03-15Central bankers have long been crafting analogies to explain what they do -- think taking away the punch bowl. Few have been as devoted to the art as...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-central-banks-like-canadas-are-finding-it-hard-to-navigate-home-2019-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-lawmakers-set-for-another-big-brexit-vote-2019-03-15LONDON -- British lawmakers are set to vote on whether to delay Britain's departure from the European Union as Prime Minister Theresa May struggles...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-lawmakers-set-for-another-big-brexit-vote-2019-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-worst-may-already-be-over-for-the-global-economy-2019-03-15The world economy may be the rockiest it’s been since the financial crisis, yet there are reasons to expect the current slowdown will prove...Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-worst-may-already-be-over-for-the-global-economy-2019-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-are-a-little-too-confident-that-the-us-mexico-canada-trade-accord-is-a-done-deal-2019-03-14The recently re-negotiated trade accord between the United States and its North American neighbors lacks political support. And the possibility of...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-are-a-little-too-confident-that-the-us-mexico-canada-trade-accord-is-a-done-deal-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-mps-reject-theresa-mays-deal-for-a-second-time-2019-03-14Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming majority for a second time, with just 17 days to go to Brexit. To read...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-mps-reject-theresa-mays-deal-for-a-second-time-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-open-to-seamless-transition-in-trade-with-britain-after-brexit-2019-03-14Tuesday’s massive rejection by the British House of Commons of Prime Minister Theresa May’s eleventh-hour bid for Brexit on her terms leaves...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-open-to-seamless-transition-in-trade-with-britain-after-brexit-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/13-of-2018-canadian-rail-accidents-happened-in-sask-tsb-2019-03-14Of all the railway accidents reported to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) in 2018, about 13 per cent occurred in Saskatchewan. To read full...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/13-of-2018-canadian-rail-accidents-happened-in-sask-tsb-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-investing-in-wheel-crack-detection-safety-technology-2019-03-14In an interview, Keith Shearer — CP’s assistant vice-president of safety and sustainability — said the technology, which will be deployed in 2020,...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-investing-in-wheel-crack-detection-safety-technology-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-minister-visits-baden-to-announce-a-10-year-30b-investment-in-ontario-roads-bridges-and-transit-2019-03-14BADEN — The provincial government announced that a joint federal-provincial-municipal infrastructure program will proceed, spending $30 billion over...Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-minister-visits-baden-to-announce-a-10-year-30b-investment-in-ontario-roads-bridges-and-transit-2019-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-trump-xi-meeting-scheduled-yet-usmca-to-congress-very-shortly-2019-03-13There are no in-person trade talks between China and the United States on the schedule right now. A White House official says there’s still “much...Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-trump-xi-meeting-scheduled-yet-usmca-to-congress-very-shortly-2019-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-and-vancouver-named-canadas-best-cities-for-public-transportation-2019-03-13Toronto has been named the best city for public transportation in Canada for 2019. To read full article click hereWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-and-vancouver-named-canadas-best-cities-for-public-transportation-2019-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-eu-announce-change-to-brexit-deal-ahead-of-key-vote-2019-03-13STRASBOURG, France -- Britain and the European Union emerged from last-minute talks late Monday to announce they had finally removed the biggest...Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-eu-announce-change-to-brexit-deal-ahead-of-key-vote-2019-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hudson-bay-railway-ordered-to-correct-contraventions-of-labour-code-by-may-1-2019-03-13Directive from Transport Canada rail safety inspector says area where fatal train derailment occurred last September was identified as a hazard days...Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hudson-bay-railway-ordered-to-correct-contraventions-of-labour-code-by-may-1-2019-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-lrt-extension-funding-confirmed-2019-03-13It will take about one year to select a contractor for the Valley Line West LRT extension project, and about one year to complete design and select a...Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-lrt-extension-funding-confirmed-2019-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-4-tax-cut-is-doable-what-corporate-canada-wants-to-see-in-the-federal-budget-and-what-it-might-get-2019-03-12Finance Minister Bill Morneau will deliver his 2019 pre-election budget on March 19 amid slowing domestic and global economies, a volatile trade...Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-4-tax-cut-is-doable-what-corporate-canada-wants-to-see-in-the-federal-budget-and-what-it-might-get-2019-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gibbons-city-council-missed-the-oversight-bus-on-lrt2-vote-2019-03-12Hop aboard the LRT time machine (at the current price it had better do that much) and set the dial for less than a year ago to a time when LRT Phase...Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gibbons-city-council-missed-the-oversight-bus-on-lrt2-vote-2019-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-dashes-for-last-minute-talks-with-juncker-brexit-update-2019-03-12Theresa May is on her way to Strasbourg for last-minute talks with the European Union, a day before the prime minister puts her Brexit deal to...Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-dashes-for-last-minute-talks-with-juncker-brexit-update-2019-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-expand-edmontons-light-rail-transit-network-2019-03-12Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, was joined by Jon Carson, MLA for Edmonton–Meadowlark,...Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-expand-edmontons-light-rail-transit-network-2019-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-rail-appealing-ministers-order-for-use-of-handbrakes-on-stopped-trains-2019-03-11CALGARY - Canada's two largest railways are appealing Transport Minister Marc Garneau's order requiring railways to immediately use handbrakes on all...Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cp-rail-appealing-ministers-order-for-use-of-handbrakes-on-stopped-trains-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pm-speaks-to-trump-about-tariffs-sources-see-little-progress-2019-03-11OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday about American tariffs on steel and...Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pm-speaks-to-trump-about-tariffs-sources-see-little-progress-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-ag-secretary-sides-with-canada-on-steel-tariff-2019-03-11WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canada has a friend in Washington. To read full article click hereMon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-ag-secretary-sides-with-canada-on-steel-tariff-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-huawei-factor-into-us-china-trade-deal-trumps-economic-adviser-doesnt-rule-it-out-2019-03-11U.S. President Donald Trump‘s economic adviser is not completely ruling out suggestions the Huawei case could factor into U.S.-China trade...Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-huawei-factor-into-us-china-trade-deal-trumps-economic-adviser-doesnt-rule-it-out-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/further-retaliation-planned-against-us-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-2019-03-11Trade official repeats warning that new trade deal won't be signed until tariffs are withdrawn To read full article click hereMon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/further-retaliation-planned-against-us-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-two-economies-lets-hope-the-government-is-paying-attention-to-both-2019-03-11What does Bay Street know? Those nattering nabobs of negativity bet Canada’s battered-and-bruised economy would create only 1,000 jobs in February, a...Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-two-economies-lets-hope-the-government-is-paying-attention-to-both-2019-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-selected-for-660m-light-rail-transit-contract-in-ottawa-2019-03-08MONTREAL -- SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says it has won the contract for a $660-million light-rail extension project in Ottawa To read full article click...Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-selected-for-660m-light-rail-transit-contract-in-ottawa-2019-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-farm-groups-call-for-usmca-ratification-2019-03-08Several American commodity groups are calling for the Trump administration to ratify an important trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. To rfead...Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-farm-groups-call-for-usmca-ratification-2019-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-one-of-canadas-best-diversity-employers-for-a-third-consecutive-year-2019-03-08MONTREAL, March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) is pleased to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by...Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-one-of-canadas-best-diversity-employers-for-a-third-consecutive-year-2019-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-metrolinx-is-on-track-to-narrow-the-gender-gap-in-the-rail-industry-2019-03-08Women employees make up one third of management but Metrolinx is aiming for 50% by 2021 To read full article click hereFri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-metrolinx-is-on-track-to-narrow-the-gender-gap-in-the-rail-industry-2019-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-confident-steel-tariffs-will-be-lifted-soon-2019-03-07Mayor Christian Provenzano is confident that the US tariffs imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum will be lifted shortly.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-confident-steel-tariffs-will-be-lifted-soon-2019-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-tries-to-charm-democrats-on-new-nafta-2019-03-07The White House is engineering an unusually by-the-book approach for selling Congress on the replacement deal for NAFTA — with the hope of persuading...Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-tries-to-charm-democrats-on-new-nafta-2019-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-accidents-increased-seven-per-cent-in-2018-but-fatalities-fell-tsb-report-2019-03-07OTTAWA -- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the number of railway accidents increased by seven per cent last year including those...Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-accidents-increased-seven-per-cent-in-2018-but-fatalities-fell-tsb-report-2019-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-oks-46b-stage-2-transit-contracts-the-largest-infrastructure-approval-in-ottawas-history-2019-03-07City council voted 19-3 on Wednesday to sign contracts with two construction groups to extend the Confederation Line LRT to Trim Road, Algonquin...Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-oks-46b-stage-2-transit-contracts-the-largest-infrastructure-approval-in-ottawas-history-2019-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgraded-needed-at-benson-road-rail-crossing-2019-03-06It could cost anywhere from $560,000 to $610,000 to improve safety standards at the Benson Road crossing of CN’s tracks, indicates a study...Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgraded-needed-at-benson-road-rail-crossing-2019-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-boss-wont-react-to-negative-energy-after-3rd-lrt-delay-2019-03-06The city's general manager of transportation says he's staying focused on getting a safe light-rail system and won't react to the "negative energy"...Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-boss-wont-react-to-negative-energy-after-3rd-lrt-delay-2019-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-promised-to-win-on-trade-but-instead-faces-a-widening-deficit-2019-03-06Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump routinely talks about how his predecessors' trade deals were "the worst," usually before pledging as he did in...Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-promised-to-win-on-trade-but-instead-faces-a-widening-deficit-2019-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-considering-a-statement-of-contrition-over-snc-lavalin-2019-03-06Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding high-level discussions today to plot next steps in the ongoing SNC-Lavalin controversy — steps which may...Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-considering-a-statement-of-contrition-over-snc-lavalin-2019-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-have-lost-confidence-jane-philpott-resigns-from-cabinet-over-trudeaus-handling-of-snc-lavalin-affair-2019-03-05Treasury Board President Jane Philpott has resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s cabinet over his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair. To read...Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-have-lost-confidence-jane-philpott-resigns-from-cabinet-over-trudeaus-handling-of-snc-lavalin-affair-2019-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-commodity-groups-support-usmca-2019-03-05Last week at the Commodity Classic in Orlando Florida four major Commodity groups announced their support for the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement...Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-commodity-groups-support-usmca-2019-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-good-reason-to-be-wary-of-becoming-too-dependent-on-china-2019-03-05Canada is being pushed around by China these days to prevent extradition to the U.S. of a Chinese billionaire’s daughter and executive of telco giant...Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-has-good-reason-to-be-wary-of-becoming-too-dependent-on-china-2019-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-oil-industry-takes-fresh-hit-with-key-pipeline-delay-2019-03-05Canada’s already beaten-down oil industry is facing a fresh setback as regulatory issues bog down another key pipeline project. To read full article...Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-oil-industry-takes-fresh-hit-with-key-pipeline-delay-2019-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unreliable-lrt-trains-cant-handle-ottawa-winters-internal-reports-reveal-2019-03-05Ottawa's $2.1-billion light rail system, supposed to be finished by the end of this month, will not only miss its third completion deadline but is...Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unreliable-lrt-trains-cant-handle-ottawa-winters-internal-reports-reveal-2019-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-pushing-labour-reform-wont-ratify-new-nafta-with-us-tariffs-in-place-2019-03-04OTTAWA -- Mexico's Congress will be asked to approve a major labour-reform bill this spring as a necessary step to ratifying the new North American...Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-pushing-labour-reform-wont-ratify-new-nafta-with-us-tariffs-in-place-2019-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/electric-fences-could-be-needed-to-keep-bears-away-from-grain-that-spilled-after-banff-derailment-parks-canada-warns-2019-03-04Hungry grizzly bears fresh from hibernation could be drawn to grain that spilled when a train derailed in Banff National Park, according to Parks...Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/electric-fences-could-be-needed-to-keep-bears-away-from-grain-that-spilled-after-banff-derailment-parks-canada-warns-2019-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-allows-extradition-case-against-huawei-cfo-to-proceed-2019-03-04TORONTO (AP) — Canada said it will allow a U.S. extradition request for an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei to face charges over possible...Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-allows-extradition-case-against-huawei-cfo-to-proceed-2019-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gibbons-watch-your-wallet-city-hall-spendorama-2019-will-be-quite-a-show-2019-03-04In a single session, councillors will go on a spending spree the likes of which this city has never seen to keep the lights on at city hall and stop...Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gibbons-watch-your-wallet-city-hall-spendorama-2019-will-be-quite-a-show-2019-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-injuries-after-cpr-train-derails-west-of-banff-2019-03-01ALBERTA (660 NEWS) — Canadian Pacific Railway is reporting that one of its freight trains has derailed west of Banff. No one was hurt as a result of...Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-injuries-after-cpr-train-derails-west-of-banff-2019-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-threw-canada-under-the-bus-with-bilateral-trade-deal-with-us-liberal-mp-tells-mexican-minister-2019-03-01OTTAWA — Canada and Mexico are dealing with lingering hard feelings over last summer’s surprise Mexican trade deal with the United States as their...Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-threw-canada-under-the-bus-with-bilateral-trade-deal-with-us-liberal-mp-tells-mexican-minister-2019-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-milling-comes-to-north-america-2019-03-01There has been talk for years about if and when rail milling technology would be coming to America. Well, the talking is over. To read full article...Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-milling-comes-to-north-america-2019-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcdonnell-says-amendment-for-second-brexit-referendum-could-happen-early-2019-03-01Labour will vote for a second referendum on Brexit when Theresa May tries to get her deal through parliament in the next fortnight, John McDonnell...Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mcdonnell-says-amendment-for-second-brexit-referendum-could-happen-early-2019-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-banff-passenger-rail-service-feasible-new-report-says-but-carries-660m-price-tag-2019-02-28A passenger rail link between Calgary and Banff National Park is “feasible,” according to a new study, though the federal and provincial governments...Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-banff-passenger-rail-service-feasible-new-report-says-but-carries-660m-price-tag-2019-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-push-to-enact-new-nafta-could-stall-on-metals-tariffs-2019-02-28Donald Trump might have to drop tariffs on steel and aluminum if he wants his new North American trade deal to see the light of day. To read full...Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-push-to-enact-new-nafta-could-stall-on-metals-tariffs-2019-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-ttcs-cannabis-catch-22-2019-02-28Even TTC employees who come clean about their medical cannabis use can find themselves reassigned or taken off the job indefinitely To read full...Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-ttcs-cannabis-catch-22-2019-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-councillor-frustrated-with-plans-for-lrt-phase-2-we-have-no-choice-2019-02-28As the City of Ottawa gets set to discuss its next phase of light rail transit, one councillor feels rushed into accepting something that might not...Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-councillor-frustrated-with-plans-for-lrt-phase-2-we-have-no-choice-2019-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-20m-to-improve-rail-safety-but-nb-wont-see-any-of-it-2019-02-27The federal government is putting $20 million into rail safety improvements — but New Brunswick won't be seeing any of it. To read full article click...Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-20m-to-improve-rail-safety-but-nb-wont-see-any-of-it-2019-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hazardous-liquids-by-rail-to-be-made-safer-by-using-advanced-sensor-technology-2019-02-27CALGARY, Alberta — Calgary-based TRIG is proud to announce that it has entered into a consortium with multiple energy and rail industry companies and...Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hazardous-liquids-by-rail-to-be-made-safer-by-using-advanced-sensor-technology-2019-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-macdonald-senior-vice-president-rail-centric-supply-chain-growth-and-paul-butcher-vice-president-investor-relations-to-address-jp-morgan-aviation-transportation-industrials-conference-on-march-5-2019-02-27CN is a true backbone of the economy, transporting more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors, ranging from...Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-macdonald-senior-vice-president-rail-centric-supply-chain-growth-and-paul-butcher-vice-president-investor-relations-to-address-jp-morgan-aviation-transportation-industrials-conference-on-march-5-2019-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/myths-about-the-lrt-thats-coming-to-mississauga-2019-02-27Metrolinx LRT's, or "light-rail transit," have their own dedicated right of way, along with priority intersections. They won't impede traffic, as...Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/myths-about-the-lrt-thats-coming-to-mississauga-2019-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-hill-not-capitol-hill-central-to-canadas-latest-tariff-strategy-2019-02-27WASHINGTON — Canada's trade-versus-tariffs drama with the United States has entered its third act, and the scenery has changed — from Capitol Hill to...Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-hill-not-capitol-hill-central-to-canadas-latest-tariff-strategy-2019-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-completes-ge-merger-posts-strong-financials-2019-02-26Wabtec Corporation has completed its merger with GE Transportation. To read full article click hereTue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-completes-ge-merger-posts-strong-financials-2019-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-vr-based-driver-training-program-allows-you-to-get-behind-the-wheel-to-test-your-rail-safety-knowledge-2019-02-26OTTAWA, Ontario — Picture this: your vehicle is stuck on the tracks in the middle of a railway crossing. You watch as the crossing gates lower around...Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-vr-based-driver-training-program-allows-you-to-get-behind-the-wheel-to-test-your-rail-safety-knowledge-2019-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peter-foster-bill-gates-defying-the-climate-barons-tells-the-ugly-truth-about-renewables-2019-02-26Market advocates have always claimed that policy advice from business should be treated with suspicion. To read full article click hereTue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/peter-foster-bill-gates-defying-the-climate-barons-tells-the-ugly-truth-about-renewables-2019-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kudlow-says-hes-working-to-end-tariffs-as-canada-balks-2019-02-26White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said he’s working to remove U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, after a...Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kudlow-says-hes-working-to-end-tariffs-as-canada-balks-2019-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-things-you-should-know-about-the-466b-contract-for-lrt-stage-2-2019-02-26It's only been a few days since the startling news that the price tag to build the second stage of Ottawa's light-rail system ballooned by more than...Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-things-you-should-know-about-the-466b-contract-for-lrt-stage-2-2019-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-impeding-passage-of-usmca-deal-through-parliament-garneau-warns-us-governors-2019-02-25WASHINGTON – Parliament will struggle to ratify the new North American trade deal if U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum exports aren’t lifted soon,...Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-impeding-passage-of-usmca-deal-through-parliament-garneau-warns-us-governors-2019-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/congress-should-ratify-usmca-trade-deal-now-2019-02-25When it comes to trade, America’s farmers and ranchers know a good deal when they see one. To read full article click hereMon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/congress-should-ratify-usmca-trade-deal-now-2019-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/half-of-canadian-executives-say-old-nafta-better-for-our-economy-than-usmca-2019-02-25It took Canada 17 months of grinding, teeth-gnashing, often round-the-clock negotiations to hammer out a new trilateral trade deal with the United...Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/half-of-canadian-executives-say-old-nafta-better-for-our-economy-than-usmca-2019-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-postpones-lrt-test-sunday-2019-02-25A plan to simulate how city buses and light rail trains would interact at Tunney's Pasture station Sunday has been postponed. To read full article...Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-postpones-lrt-test-sunday-2019-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-didnt-like-it-at-all-cp-rail-ceo-objects-to-oil-production-curtailments-2019-02-22The head of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has voiced his discomfort at the idea of Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's recent production curtailments,...Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-didnt-like-it-at-all-cp-rail-ceo-objects-to-oil-production-curtailments-2019-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-delay-ratification-of-new-nafta-until-us-metals-tariffs-are-lifted-garneau-2019-02-22Transport Minister Marc Garneau said today the federal government isn't ruling out delaying Canada's ratification of the new North American free...Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-delay-ratification-of-new-nafta-until-us-metals-tariffs-are-lifted-garneau-2019-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broken-axle-caused-new-hazelton-train-derailment-tsb-2019-02-22The CN freight train that derailed near New Hazelton — spilling coal into Mission Creek — left the track because of a broken axle. To read full...Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broken-axle-caused-new-hazelton-train-derailment-tsb-2019-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theresa-may-faces-ministerial-revolt-over-no-deal-brexit-2019-02-22Theresa May is facing the most serious cabinet revolt of her premiership next week, with as many as 25 members of the government ready to vote for a...Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theresa-may-faces-ministerial-revolt-over-no-deal-brexit-2019-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-calls-for-assessment-of-disused-vancouver-island-railway-2019-02-22Vancouver Island’s southern railroad could be back on track soon, as the provincial government is looking for a contractor to assess the rail lines,...Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-calls-for-assessment-of-disused-vancouver-island-railway-2019-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-plans-to-lease-4400-rail-cars-to-ship-crude-amid-low-oil-prices-lack-of-new-pipeline-capacity-2019-02-21Premier Rachel Notley has announced plans to spend $3.7-billion to lease thousands of rails cars to ship Alberta crude, as her government continues...Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-plans-to-lease-4400-rail-cars-to-ship-crude-amid-low-oil-prices-lack-of-new-pipeline-capacity-2019-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-opposition-leader-jason-kenney-says-he-would-shelve-oil-by-rail-deal-2019-02-21Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says if he wins the spring election, he will try to cancel Alberta’s $3.7-billion deal with Canada’s two largest...Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-opposition-leader-jason-kenney-says-he-would-shelve-oil-by-rail-deal-2019-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-mayors-on-parliament-hill-to-lobby-justin-trudeau-feds-for-area-needs-2019-02-21A heavy contingent of the mayors from Waterloo region is in Ottawa on Wednesday to advocate for the area with federal ministers and Prime Minister...Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-mayors-on-parliament-hill-to-lobby-justin-trudeau-feds-for-area-needs-2019-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-seeks-to-recoup-wasted-california-high-speed-rail-funds-2019-02-21President Donald Trump has continued to escalate tensions with California by calling on the state to return billions in federal funds for a...Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-seeks-to-recoup-wasted-california-high-speed-rail-funds-2019-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-editorial-the-ford-government-uploads-torontos-subway-and-downloads-the-politics-2019-02-20Two years ago, a group called TTCriders gave the Toronto Transit Commission an award: North America’s most underfunded transit system. The dubious...Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-editorial-the-ford-government-uploads-torontos-subway-and-downloads-the-politics-2019-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abstinence-from-cannabis-for-metrolinx-safety-sensitive-workers-2019-02-20Metrolinx employees have received a memo from the company CEO, Phil Verster, to inform them of updates to the agency’s “fitness for duty” policy...Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abstinence-from-cannabis-for-metrolinx-safety-sensitive-workers-2019-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-retaliation-to-us-metal-tariffs-causing-pain-ambassador-2019-02-20OTTAWA -- Americans are complaining about the pain caused by Ottawa's retaliation against the Trump administration's steel and aluminum tariffs,...Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-retaliation-to-us-metal-tariffs-causing-pain-ambassador-2019-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-alberta-moves-on-a-costly-oil-by-rail-plan-as-ottawa-dithers-2019-02-20Alberta is making a costly bet on trains to help fix the province’s oil-transportation bottleneck. To read full article click hereWed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-alberta-moves-on-a-costly-oil-by-rail-plan-as-ottawa-dithers-2019-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-areas-to-watch-in-bcs-budget-2019-02-20B.C. Finance Minister Carole James will table the BC NDP’s second full budget around 1:30 p.m. this afternoon (Tuesday, February 19). To read full...Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/8-areas-to-watch-in-bcs-budget-2019-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-port-infrastructure-project-at-vancouver-2019-02-19Canadian National Railway announced Feb. 14 that it has reached an agreement with the government of Canada and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to...Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-port-infrastructure-project-at-vancouver-2019-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/you-can-smell-crude-in-the-air-oil-leaks-from-train-derailment-in-canada-2019-02-19The derailment of around 37 cars and subsequent oil spill took place on the property of rancher Jayme Corr, who lives around 10 kilometers...Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/you-can-smell-crude-in-the-air-oil-leaks-from-train-derailment-in-canada-2019-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hantsport-aboiteau-work-awaits-necessary-permits-2019-02-19Nova Scotia's infrastructure minister says he hopes work will be complete on the Hantsport aboiteau before the spring thaw. To read full article...Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hantsport-aboiteau-work-awaits-necessary-permits-2019-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-leaving-the-eu-2019-02-19Here is an easy-to-understand guide to Brexit - beginning with the basics, then a look at the current negotiations, followed by a selection of...Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-leaving-the-eu-2019-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-theresa-may-urges-tory-mps-to-unite-and-back-deal-2019-02-19Theresa May has written to all 317 Tory MPs, urging them to unite behind a Brexit deal while warning them "history will judge us all" over the...Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-theresa-may-urges-tory-mps-to-unite-and-back-deal-2019-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-expansion-through-port-of-vancouver-aimed-at-hiking-imports-from-asia-2019-02-15CN says the project is part of a long-term strategy to double-track a four-kilometre section of rail that links expanding import and export terminals...Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-expansion-through-port-of-vancouver-aimed-at-hiking-imports-from-asia-2019-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-gives-canadas-oilpatch-a-boost-with-fresh-stake-in-suncor-2019-02-15TORONTO/WINNIPEG — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Thursday it had taken a fresh stake in Suncor Energy Inc for the second time in...Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-gives-canadas-oilpatch-a-boost-with-fresh-stake-in-suncor-2019-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wont-ratify-new-nafta-until-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-lifted-warns-key-us-senator-2019-02-15Canada and Mexico won’t consider ratifying the revised North American Free Trade Agreement unless the United States lifts its tariffs on steel and...Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wont-ratify-new-nafta-until-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-lifted-warns-key-us-senator-2019-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-on-trump-to-cut-tariffs-on-canadian-aluminum-producers-2019-02-15The removal of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s United Company Rusal is accelerating a decline in prices for Canadian aluminum producers already grappling...Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-on-trump-to-cut-tariffs-on-canadian-aluminum-producers-2019-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-for-train-brakes-after-fatal-derailment-2019-02-14FIELD, B.C. – In the wake of a recent train derailment that claimed the lives of three CP Rail workers, Transport Canada ordered a new precautionary...Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-for-train-brakes-after-fatal-derailment-2019-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-wants-confirmation-that-it-wont-pay-anything-for-lrt-2019-02-14Hamilton wants the province to clarify that $1 billion for light rail transit (LRT) is coming, and that the city won't be on the hook if the project...Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-wants-confirmation-that-it-wont-pay-anything-for-lrt-2019-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-quietly-moves-to-resolve-steel-spat-with-mexico-2019-02-14Finance Minister Bill Morneau has quietly reversed a controversial decision to slap a surtax on two types of Mexican steel imports... To read full...Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-quietly-moves-to-resolve-steel-spat-with-mexico-2019-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdcad-canadian-dollar-quiet-ahead-of-manufacturing-retail-sales-2019-02-14USD/CAD is showing little movement in the Thursday session. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.3268, up 0.09% on the day. On the release front,...Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdcad-canadian-dollar-quiet-ahead-of-manufacturing-retail-sales-2019-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-oil-cuts-may-backfire-as-rail-shipments-collapse-2019-02-13Alberta’s effort to alleviate a crude glut through mandatory production curtailments may be backfiring, as Canadian heavy crude has become too...Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-oil-cuts-may-backfire-as-rail-shipments-collapse-2019-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-posts-details-about-its-proposed-carbon-tax-2019-02-13TORONTO — Ontario is considering having large industrial companies pay for pollution if they exceed emissions standards that will be established in...Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-posts-details-about-its-proposed-carbon-tax-2019-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-says-brexit-could-provide-acid-test-for-global-economy-2019-02-13Brexit could be an “acid test” for how the world economy might fare under the new rules of trade, according to Bank of England Governor Mark...Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carney-says-brexit-could-provide-acid-test-for-global-economy-2019-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-best-chances-for-trade-growth-may-not-be-in-china-mckinsey-2019-02-13Escalating diplomatic tensions with Beijing have at least temporarily poured cold water on Ottawa’s long-held desire to deepen trade ties with China....Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-best-chances-for-trade-growth-may-not-be-in-china-mckinsey-2019-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-not-a-substitute-for-electrification-imeche-2019-02-13Investment in hydrogen trains is vital to improve air quality but must not be seen as an “easy replacement” for electrification schemes, says The...Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-not-a-substitute-for-electrification-imeche-2019-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pompeo-hints-at-huawei-ultimatum-to-countries-buying-equipment-2019-02-12Secretary of State Michael Pompeo came close to issuing an us-or-them ultimatum to nations buying from Huawei Technology Co., saying in Hungary that...Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pompeo-hints-at-huawei-ultimatum-to-countries-buying-equipment-2019-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/krugman-sees-possible-us-recession-with-little-fed-wiggle-room-2019-02-12Nobel laureate Paul Krugman said the U.S. economy may be heading into a recession at a time when the Federal Reserve doesn’t have the firepower to...Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/krugman-sees-possible-us-recession-with-little-fed-wiggle-room-2019-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/state-owned-chinese-firms-washington-railcar-bid-faces-spying-cybersecurity-concerns-2019-02-12China’s state-owned rail-car manufacturer has shown increased interest in building Washington’s next-generation railcars, a development that could...Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/state-owned-chinese-firms-washington-railcar-bid-faces-spying-cybersecurity-concerns-2019-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-minister-bains-talks-department-report-card-where-innovation-in-canada-stands-2019-02-12Six months before the next federal election, Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is releasing a “report card” of past investments and achievements his...Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-minister-bains-talks-department-report-card-where-innovation-in-canada-stands-2019-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extreme-cold-poses-major-challenge-to-freight-train-air-brake-systems-cp-rail-report-2019-02-11Extreme cold poses ‘major challenge’ to freight train air-brake systems: CP Rail report. To read full article click here.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extreme-cold-poses-major-challenge-to-freight-train-air-brake-systems-cp-rail-report-2019-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-tariff-boondoggle-offers-more-exclusions-to-china-than-canada-2019-02-11So far, the U.S. Department of Commerce has excluded about 40 per cent of imports of Chinese steel from facing its 25 per cent tariff. But to date,...Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-tariff-boondoggle-offers-more-exclusions-to-china-than-canada-2019-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-slow-boat-to-brexit-oblivion-is-leaving-soon-2019-02-11With shipping times to Asia as long as six weeks, companies are preparing to send goods without knowing exactly what will happen to them. To read...Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-slow-boat-to-brexit-oblivion-is-leaving-soon-2019-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-trains-to-use-handbrakes-after-deadly-derailment-2019-02-11CALGARY — Canada’s transport minister has ordered the use of handbrakes on all trains stopped on mountain slopes following a deadly derailment...Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-trains-to-use-handbrakes-after-deadly-derailment-2019-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-from-province-for-ottawas-lrt-phase-2-in-question-2019-02-08Council is set to award the contract for LRT2 in a few weeks, but the PCs haven't confirmed funding yet To read full article click hereFri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-from-province-for-ottawas-lrt-phase-2-in-question-2019-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-pressure-on-to-move-oil-by-rail-privacy-rules-obscure-bc-shipments-2019-02-08Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is stalled and pressure is mounting to move more crude oil by rail, yet it is increasingly...Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-pressure-on-to-move-oil-by-rail-privacy-rules-obscure-bc-shipments-2019-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-mainline-reopened-after-derailment-near-field-2019-02-08FIELD — Canadian Pacific Railway says it has reopened the mainline through Field, B-C, where 99 grain cars and two locomotives jumped the tracks in a...Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-mainline-reopened-after-derailment-near-field-2019-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zoom-la-la-new-skytrain-station-plans-unveiled-for-surrey-langley-extension-2019-02-08Months after TransLink chose SkyTrain over light rail, transit riders from Surrey and Langley can get an idea of how the new SkyTrain stations will...Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zoom-la-la-new-skytrain-station-plans-unveiled-for-surrey-langley-extension-2019-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-next-nafta-charm-offensive-wont-look-like-the-last-one-2019-02-08When the Trudeau Liberals launched an ambitious, far-reaching and sustained pro-NAFTA campaign in response to Donald Trump’s strident skepticism of...Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-next-nafta-charm-offensive-wont-look-like-the-last-one-2019-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-fatal-bc-train-derailment-to-focus-on-use-of-air-brakes-2019-02-07The investigation into a fatal train derailment along a treacherous stretch of track on the eastern edge of B.C. will focus in part on the use of air...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investigation-into-fatal-bc-train-derailment-to-focus-on-use-of-air-brakes-2019-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suncor-cites-crude-by-rail-woes-as-it-calls-for-early-end-to-alberta-oil-cuts-2019-02-07Suncor Energy Inc. is calling on the Alberta government to make an earlier-than-planned exit from the oil curtailment program it enacted on Jan. 1...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suncor-cites-crude-by-rail-woes-as-it-calls-for-early-end-to-alberta-oil-cuts-2019-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-metals-tariffs-before-car-prices-rise-linamar-ceo-says-2019-02-07The U.S. and Canada should drop steel and aluminum tariffs before automakers are forced to raise prices, the head of one of North America’s biggest...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-metals-tariffs-before-car-prices-rise-linamar-ceo-says-2019-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-eu-leaders-spar-during-robust-brexit-talks-2019-02-07BRUSSELS — British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker sparred on Thursday during “robust” talks on the U.K.’s...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-eu-leaders-spar-during-robust-brexit-talks-2019-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-orders-agencies-to-buy-us-made-steel-aluminum-and-cement-to-the-greatest-extent-possible-2019-02-07A new executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump aims to strengthen his Buy America initiative by “encouraging” agencies to purchase a wider...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-orders-agencies-to-buy-us-made-steel-aluminum-and-cement-to-the-greatest-extent-possible-2019-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dropping-tariffs-on-us-steel-would-be-rotten-negotiating-strategy-chrystia-freeland-2019-02-06Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has dismissed calls from the Ontario provincial government to drop steel tariffs levied against the U.S....Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dropping-tariffs-on-us-steel-would-be-rotten-negotiating-strategy-chrystia-freeland-2019-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-infrastructure-workers-receive-14-per-cent-wage-increase-2019-02-06Canadian National Railway and the union representing 3,000 employees who inspect and maintain Canadian track, bridges and infrastructure say...Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-infrastructure-workers-receive-14-per-cent-wage-increase-2019-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-transit-suicide-attempts-rise-in-toronto-the-ttc-looks-for-ways-to-save-lives-2019-02-06Toronto’s transit agency is overhauling its anti-suicide efforts – with ideas that range from enlisting the public to keep watch for distressed...Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-transit-suicide-attempts-rise-in-toronto-the-ttc-looks-for-ways-to-save-lives-2019-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-says-train-began-to-move-on-its-own-before-fatal-derailment-2019-02-06'It was not anything the crew did,' safety board investigator says To read full article click hereWed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-says-train-began-to-move-on-its-own-before-fatal-derailment-2019-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canapux-an-innovative-way-to-ship-canadian-oil-sands-2019-02-05An innovative way to ship oil sands is in the works. If proven viable, it will be a method of getting Canadian oil to market without pipelines, which...Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canapux-an-innovative-way-to-ship-canadian-oil-sands-2019-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-workers-killed-in-bc-derailment-identified-as-calgary-based-crew-2019-02-05The three Canadian Pacific Rail workers killed in a train derailment near the Alberta-B.C. border on Monday have been identified as a Calgary-based...Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-workers-killed-in-bc-derailment-identified-as-calgary-based-crew-2019-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-ontarios-call-to-drop-retaliatory-tariffs-would-mean-surrender-2019-02-05Ottawa dismissed a call from Ontario's economic development minister Monday to drop retaliatory tariffs against the United States, saying doing so...Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-ontarios-call-to-drop-retaliatory-tariffs-would-mean-surrender-2019-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delayed-life-saving-rail-technology-added-to-ntsb-most-wanted-2019-02-05The National Transportation Safety Board on Monday added a "life-saving" rail technology to its 'Most Wanted' list of safety improvements for...Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/delayed-life-saving-rail-technology-added-to-ntsb-most-wanted-2019-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/message-from-the-honourable-minister-marc-garneau-2019-02-04https://www.dropbox.com/s/va3ike3wsl1d80e/minister - Canadian Association Railway.mp4?dl=0Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/message-from-the-honourable-minister-marc-garneau-2019-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-moves-to-limit-steel-flooding-in-due-to-us-tariffs-2019-02-04BRUSSELS—The European Union says it is introducing new measures to prevent steel produced for the U.S. market from flooding into Europe instead...Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-moves-to-limit-steel-flooding-in-due-to-us-tariffs-2019-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/imperial-blasts-albertas-drastic-dramatic-oil-curtailment-that-has-made-crude-by-rail-uneconomic-2019-02-04CALGARY – Imperial Oil Ltd. blasted the Alberta government Friday for forcing companies to curtail oil production in the province, calling the move a...Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/imperial-blasts-albertas-drastic-dramatic-oil-curtailment-that-has-made-crude-by-rail-uneconomic-2019-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demeaned-overworked-and-all-called-george-how-black-train-porters-transformed-canada-2019-02-04During the golden age of North American train travel, sleeping cars often came with porters who would carry your luggage and shine your shoes....Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/demeaned-overworked-and-all-called-george-how-black-train-porters-transformed-canada-2019-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-urged-to-scrutinize-legality-of-railway-measures-2019-02-01VANCOUVER — The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) heard its first day of oral testimony from railway companies and shipper groups yesterday, part...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-urged-to-scrutinize-legality-of-railway-measures-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-sends-congress-list-of-planned-usmca-trade-policy-changes-2019-02-01The Trump administration formally gave Congress a list of its proposed changes to trade policy, requests that will put the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-sends-congress-list-of-planned-usmca-trade-policy-changes-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-pace-for-record-grain-handlings-in-2018-19-2019-02-01Revenues at Canadian National Railway were up 10 percent in 2018 as the company reported strong fourth quarter volumes of grain, crude oil,...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-pace-for-record-grain-handlings-in-2018-19-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-mechanics-ratify-four-year-contract-with-11-per-cent-wage-increase-2019-02-01MONTREAL — The union representing Canadian National Railway mechanics, electricians and apprentices in Canada says workers have ratified a new...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-mechanics-ratify-four-year-contract-with-11-per-cent-wage-increase-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frigid-weather-creating-operational-delays-for-ttc-go-transit-up-express-2019-02-01Metrolinx spokesperson Matt Llewellyn said crews have been working throughout the evening to install a new hot air blower, which helps prevent snow...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frigid-weather-creating-operational-delays-for-ttc-go-transit-up-express-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-still-hoping-for-a-2024-launch-for-hamilton-lrt-despite-some-delays-social-sharing-2019-02-01Metrolinx won't start laying track for Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) this year after all, but it's still aiming to launch the system in 2024. To...Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-still-hoping-for-a-2024-launch-for-hamilton-lrt-despite-some-delays-social-sharing-2019-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polar-vortex-ice-quakes-burning-railways-and-other-quirky-effects-2019-01-31The icy winds of the polar vortex have set US teeth chattering, blowing in a flurry of quirky results, from "frost quakes" to burning railway tracks...Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polar-vortex-ice-quakes-burning-railways-and-other-quirky-effects-2019-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-finance-chair-says-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico-should-go-before-new-nafta-passed-2019-01-31WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on Wednesday called on the Trump administration to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports...Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-finance-chair-says-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico-should-go-before-new-nafta-passed-2019-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-government-shutdown-delays-ratification-of-new-nafta-2019-01-31Washington's International Trade Commission has confirmed that a key analysis required before the U.S. Congress ratifies the revised North American...Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-government-shutdown-delays-ratification-of-new-nafta-2019-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-republicans-alike-wont-support-usmca-with-tariffs-in-place-brady-2019-01-31WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats alike on Capitol Hill won’t back the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until President Donald Trump ends America’s...Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/democrats-republicans-alike-wont-support-usmca-with-tariffs-in-place-brady-2019-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-to-ubc-on-the-right-track-2019-01-30Although it may still be years before you hear those words announced over the SkyTrain intercom, last week our region took a significant step towards...Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-to-ubc-on-the-right-track-2019-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riocan-applies-to-demolish-lincoln-fields-mall-setting-stage-for-larger-development-2019-01-30RioCan is eyeing major changes to another mall in Ottawa, this time targeting Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre for demolition. To read full article...Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/riocan-applies-to-demolish-lincoln-fields-mall-setting-stage-for-larger-development-2019-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-raced-to-get-in-on-the-cptpp-trade-deal-2019-01-30The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, the 11-country Asia-Pacific trade agreement revived after being abandoned by the...Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-raced-to-get-in-on-the-cptpp-trade-deal-2019-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-a-strong-2018-finish-2019-01-30CN, in reporting financial and operating results for fourth-quarter and full-year 2018, noted that the year ended on a strong note, “driven by solid...Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-a-strong-2018-finish-2019-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-isnt-what-we-were-promised-amid-gm-closures-trumps-economic-policies-are-coming-home-to-roost-2019-01-30At one time, Donald Trump's words sounded reassuring to Tommy Wolikow. Now more than a year later, they just torment him. To read full article click...Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-isnt-what-we-were-promised-amid-gm-closures-trumps-economic-policies-are-coming-home-to-roost-2019-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-proposed-budget-will-balance-if-ottawa-covers-refugee-costs-2019-01-29Toronto officials have released a proposed 2019 budget that will only balance if the federal government offers up $45-million to cover the costs of...Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-proposed-budget-will-balance-if-ottawa-covers-refugee-costs-2019-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-still-risky-lac-megantic-expert-says-2019-01-29There are still many safety risks in transporting oil by rail, Campbell said in an interview with National Observer on the eve of the Vancouver...Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-still-risky-lac-megantic-expert-says-2019-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steve-forbes-passing-usmexicocanada-deal-would-bring-big-benefits-to-our-economy-2019-01-29Outside of the ongoing debate over the government shutdown, Congress should act as soon as possible to approve the renegotiated North American Free...Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steve-forbes-passing-usmexicocanada-deal-would-bring-big-benefits-to-our-economy-2019-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-development-canadas-new-climate-change-policy-means-coal-investments-are-off-the-table-2019-01-29OTTAWA — Canada’s export development bank is getting entirely out of the coal game but will continue to fund the oil and gas sector as the world...Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-development-canadas-new-climate-change-policy-means-coal-investments-are-off-the-table-2019-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-collects-839m-in-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-but-aid-for-sector-mostly-unspent-2019-01-29Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland told an interviewer in Davos this week that once the U.S. drops its steel and aluminum tariffs, Canada...Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-collects-839m-in-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-but-aid-for-sector-mostly-unspent-2019-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-and-ge-modify-terms-of-transaction-expect-to-close-by-end-of-february-2019-2019-01-28WILMERDING, Pa. and BOSTON, Jan. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) and GE (NYSE: GE) announced today they have modified the...Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-and-ge-modify-terms-of-transaction-expect-to-close-by-end-of-february-2019-2019-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-ford-governments-plan-to-take-over-torontos-subway-will-be-complex-and-messy-2019-01-28The wheels are in motion for Ontario to take over Toronto's subway system. To read full article click hereMon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-ford-governments-plan-to-take-over-torontos-subway-will-be-complex-and-messy-2019-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mccallum-says-meng-has-a-strong-case-against-extradition-is-he-right-2019-01-28Canada's ambassador to China John McCallum raised some cogent legal points when declaring that the Huawei executive arrested in Vancouver at the...Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mccallum-says-meng-has-a-strong-case-against-extradition-is-he-right-2019-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-urges-better-communication-after-via-rail-train-derailment-in-saskatchewan-2019-01-28The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is urging authorities to communicate better after a Via Rail train derailment in eastern Saskatchewan last...Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-urges-better-communication-after-via-rail-train-derailment-in-saskatchewan-2019-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pitt-meadows-council-meets-about-rail-infrastructure-2019-01-25On Dec. 18, Mayor Bill Dingwall and council hosted a dialogue with MP Dan Ruimy, MLA Lisa Beare and Katzie First Nation representatives, as well as...Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pitt-meadows-council-meets-about-rail-infrastructure-2019-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-pipeline-no-problem-as-oil-sands-hit-the-railroad-2019-01-25Rail-car loadings hit a record 356,000 barrels a day in the week ended Jan. 11, up from a daily average of 296,000 barrels in December, according to...Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-pipeline-no-problem-as-oil-sands-hit-the-railroad-2019-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-gets-an-a-from-cfib-for-cutting-red-tape-for-small-businesses-2019-01-25Ontario Premier Doug Ford is one of the four “red tape crusaders” to be honoured with Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses’ (CFIB) Golden...Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-gets-an-a-from-cfib-for-cutting-red-tape-for-small-businesses-2019-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-going-to-be-a-mess-confluence-of-challenges-threaten-new-nafta-vote-2019-01-25A record-breaking government shutdown, an unpredictable batch of first-time congressional Democrats and an intensifying U.S. presidential campaign...Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-going-to-be-a-mess-confluence-of-challenges-threaten-new-nafta-vote-2019-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forestry-and-legumes-shippers-say-railways-prioritized-other-commodities-2019-01-25Canada's forestry and legume industries say the country's two major railways prioritized other commodities over their shipments to the Port of...Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forestry-and-legumes-shippers-say-railways-prioritized-other-commodities-2019-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-not-lrt-best-option-for-rapid-transit-to-ubc-translink-staff-2019-01-24A new report drafted by TransLink staff says an extended SkyTrain line — not light rail or an improved B-Line bus service — would be the best way to...Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skytrain-not-lrt-best-option-for-rapid-transit-to-ubc-translink-staff-2019-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-ambassador-to-china-says-meng-has-strong-defence-to-fight-extradition-2019-01-24Canada's top diplomat in China says the Huawei executive arrested in Vancouver at the request of the United States has a strong case to fight...Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-ambassador-to-china-says-meng-has-strong-defence-to-fight-extradition-2019-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pessimistic-economic-forecasts-cant-be-going-over-well-at-the-ministry-of-finance-2019-01-24Last week, the Canadian wing of the news-and-data machine started by U.S. billionaire Michael Bloomberg introduced us to a new participant in the...Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pessimistic-economic-forecasts-cant-be-going-over-well-at-the-ministry-of-finance-2019-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-the-worlds-most-innovative-countries-2019-01-24South Korea retained the global crown in the 2019 Bloomberg Innovation Index, though improvements by Germany in research and education brought...Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/these-are-the-worlds-most-innovative-countries-2019-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britains-opposition-leader-raises-prospect-of-new-brexit-referendum-2019-01-23British Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn of the Labour Party moved a step closer to paving the way for another referendum on European Union membership...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britains-opposition-leader-raises-prospect-of-new-brexit-referendum-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everybodys-in-the-dark-how-the-us-government-shutdown-is-starting-to-hurt-canada-2019-01-23The shutdown of the United States government has halted a key flow of data to Canadian farmers, adding to existing trade uncertainty as they prepare...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everybodys-in-the-dark-how-the-us-government-shutdown-is-starting-to-hurt-canada-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-idea-is-off-limits-for-imfs-first-woman-chief-economist-2019-01-23Gita Gopinath has a knack for asking the kind of questions that, not so long ago, might have raised eyebrows inside the International Monetary Fund,...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-idea-is-off-limits-for-imfs-first-woman-chief-economist-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-railways-plans-biggest-ever-investment-in-new-rail-for-2019-2019-01-23China is planning to invest a record $125bn in rail this year as the government looks to cushion the impact of slower economic growth. This would be...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-railways-plans-biggest-ever-investment-in-new-rail-for-2019-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baker-incoming-aslrra-president-2019-01-23The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has named Charles H. “Chuck” Baker as President, effective Feb. 4, 2019. To read full...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baker-incoming-aslrra-president-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-kennedy-stewart-says-new-report-helps-his-efforts-to-extend-skytrain-to-ubc-2019-01-23This line could end up costing twice as much per kilometre as a proposed SkyTrain line down the Fraser Highway to Langley To read full article click...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-kennedy-stewart-says-new-report-helps-his-efforts-to-extend-skytrain-to-ubc-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-long-list-of-mistakes-and-issues-in-lrt-tunnels-2019-01-23As part of the light rail construction agreement with the City of Ottawa, the Rideau Transit Group was tasked with filing reports any time an...Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-long-list-of-mistakes-and-issues-in-lrt-tunnels-2019-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-total-mess-railways-ration-space-as-congestion-worsens-leaving-commodity-companies-in-the-lurch-2019-01-22Free-trade deals with the European Union and Pacific Nations are boosting demand for commodities, adding further strain to Canada's transportation...Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-total-mess-railways-ration-space-as-congestion-worsens-leaving-commodity-companies-in-the-lurch-2019-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-defends-safety-record-2019-01-22At the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), we always welcome scrutiny of the operations of the more than 50 freight and passenger railway companies...Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-defends-safety-record-2019-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-slowdown-looms-just-as-the-world-needs-its-growth-the-most-2019-01-22China’s huge economy, a major driver of global growth, is cooling just when the world needs its spark. On Monday, Chinese officials said that, during...Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-slowdown-looms-just-as-the-world-needs-its-growth-the-most-2019-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-expects-us-to-formally-request-extradition-of-huawei-cfo-soon-2019-01-22"I have been told they [the US Justice Department] will proceed," David MacNaughton, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, told CNN on Monday....Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-expects-us-to-formally-request-extradition-of-huawei-cfo-soon-2019-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/microsoft-leads-charge-for-high-speed-rail-corridor-in-pacific-northwest-2019-01-22Commuters in the Pacific Northwest love to complain about how slow (and archaic) it is to travel between Portland and Seattle by train. It takes...Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/microsoft-leads-charge-for-high-speed-rail-corridor-in-pacific-northwest-2019-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pours-cold-water-on-free-trade-with-china-2019-01-21OTTAWA: Canada's envoy to Beijing on Thursday threw cold water on long-sought free trade between the two nations as an ugly diplomat spat over...Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pours-cold-water-on-free-trade-with-china-2019-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-are-killing-american-steel-2019-01-21“Our Steel Industry is the talk of the World,” President Trump tweeted in September. “It has been given new life, and is thriving.” To read full...Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-are-killing-american-steel-2019-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-wants-parliament-to-rule-out-no-deal-brexit-cooper-says-2019-01-21A senior Labour MP leading a backbench effort to rule out a no-deal Brexit has argued that much of the government, including Theresa May, privately...Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/may-wants-parliament-to-rule-out-no-deal-brexit-cooper-says-2019-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-offers-to-ramp-up-us-imports-for-six-years-to-eliminate-trade-imbalance-sources-say-2019-01-21China has offered to go on a six-year buying spree to ramp up imports from the U.S., in a move that would reconfigure the relationship between the...Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-offers-to-ramp-up-us-imports-for-six-years-to-eliminate-trade-imbalance-sources-say-2019-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-speeds-up-construction-of-downtown-relief-line-by-2-years-2019-01-18A long-planned new subway line into downtown Toronto could be finished within a decade – two years sooner than expected – if the city approves...Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-speeds-up-construction-of-downtown-relief-line-by-2-years-2019-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loop-tracks-constructed-to-speed-up-rail-grain-loading-2019-01-18A new twist on railroad tracks is pushing the western Canadian grain industry towards greater efficiency. To read full article click hereFri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loop-tracks-constructed-to-speed-up-rail-grain-loading-2019-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-first-electric-railway-car-runs-in-thorold-2019-01-18This week's Remember This takes a look at electric rail in the city. From 'Thorold Township and Town, 1786-1932' published by John H. Thompson To...Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-first-electric-railway-car-runs-in-thorold-2019-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-vote-ups-pressure-on-uk-canada-to-strike-bilateral-trade-deal-2019-01-18The U.K. and Canada are on track to forge a bilateral agreement that would immediately take effect should Britain be forced to leave the European...Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brexit-vote-ups-pressure-on-uk-canada-to-strike-bilateral-trade-deal-2019-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-first-nations-company-partner-to-build-bitumen-pucks-plant-2019-01-18CN Rail and Wapahki Energy Ltd., a company owned by the Heart Lake First Nation in northern Alberta, hope to break ground on a $50 million facility...Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-first-nations-company-partner-to-build-bitumen-pucks-plant-2019-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-freeland-says-spoke-to-us-trade-chief-about-tariffs-2019-01-17OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said she had spoken to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday about...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-freeland-says-spoke-to-us-trade-chief-about-tariffs-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indigenous-energy-summit-includes-session-on-pipeline-ownership-options-2019-01-17CALGARY — First Nations that produce oil and gas in Canada will hear presentations Wednesday at the Indigenous Energy Summit on how they might take...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indigenous-energy-summit-includes-session-on-pipeline-ownership-options-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-terrace-prepared-for-a-rail-disaster-2019-01-17The City of Terrace is reviewing its emergency response procedures to railway accidents after a resident voiced concern over the increased shipment...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-terrace-prepared-for-a-rail-disaster-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monctons-improved-rail-crossings-kind-of-useless-in-winter-wheelchair-user-says-2019-01-17Months after Moncton spent thousands to upgrade railway and sidewalk crossings to reduce the risk of wheelchairs getting stuck, winter snow clearing...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monctons-improved-rail-crossings-kind-of-useless-in-winter-wheelchair-user-says-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-the-doug-ford-governments-upload-of-the-ttc-impact-mississauga-2019-01-17Coming in like a wrecking ball, the Doug Ford-led PCs have vowed to reevaluate regional governments across the province (whether this will lead to...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-the-doug-ford-governments-upload-of-the-ttc-impact-mississauga-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fighting-over-usmca-will-mean-weaker-for-longer-loonie-jpmorgan-2019-01-17JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) anticipates a brawl between deeply divided U.S. lawmakers over the yet-to-be-ratified United States–Mexico–Canada...Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fighting-over-usmca-will-mean-weaker-for-longer-loonie-jpmorgan-2019-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-launches-its-first-rail-investigation-2019-01-16The Canadian Transportation Agency has launched its first ever investigation into freight rail operations at the behest of shippers in the Vancouver...Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-launches-its-first-rail-investigation-2019-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiations-are-done-says-canadian-official-in-face-of-us-democrats-looking-to-reopen-usmca-2019-01-16As United States Democrats question if they will approve the re-negotiated NAFTA, a Canadian official says the deal has been signed and negotiations...Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiations-are-done-says-canadian-official-in-face-of-us-democrats-looking-to-reopen-usmca-2019-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theresa-may-faces-non-confidence-vote-after-mps-reject-brexit-deal-2019-01-16Lawmakers in the U.K. have dealt a crushing defeat to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, throwing Britain's exit from the European Union into...Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theresa-may-faces-non-confidence-vote-after-mps-reject-brexit-deal-2019-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gm-reaffirms-oshawa-closure-after-separate-meetings-with-doug-ford-navdeep-bains-2019-01-16TORONTO — Ontario and federal politicians have walked away empty-handed from meetings with General Motors about the company’s plans to close the...Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gm-reaffirms-oshawa-closure-after-separate-meetings-with-doug-ford-navdeep-bains-2019-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agency-to-investigate-possible-freight-rail-problems-in-vancouver-2019-01-15GATINEAU, Que. — The National Transportation Agency will investigate possible problems with freight train service issues in the Vancouver area...Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agency-to-investigate-possible-freight-rail-problems-in-vancouver-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-promotes-two-rookies-to-front-bench-creates-new-post-to-tend-to-rural-concerns-2019-01-15RIDEAU HALL—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday unveiled a few minor changes to his front bench, creating a new cabinet post to oversee the...Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-promotes-two-rookies-to-front-bench-creates-new-post-to-tend-to-rural-concerns-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroader-of-the-year-cns-jj-ruest-2019-01-15Ruest took a railroad plagued with service problems and serious network capacity shortages and implemented aggressive capital investment and service...Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroader-of-the-year-cns-jj-ruest-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surreys-downtown-plan-to-start-taking-shape-in-2019-with-development-boom-2019-01-15SURREY (NEWS 1130) — This could be a big year when it comes to development in Surrey. To read full article click hereTue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surreys-downtown-plan-to-start-taking-shape-in-2019-with-development-boom-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-exports-to-us-sank-last-month-as-tariffs-took-a-toll-2019-01-15BEIJING — China’s 2018 trade surplus with the United States surged to a record $323.3 billion, but exports contracted in December as the delayed...Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-exports-to-us-sank-last-month-as-tariffs-took-a-toll-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-trade-surplus-with-the-us-grew-in-2018-but-tariffs-bite-2019-01-15BEIJING: China’s trade surplus with the United States widened last year, data showed Monday, while the country’s imports and exports fell in December...Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-trade-surplus-with-the-us-grew-in-2018-but-tariffs-bite-2019-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-leaving-shift-length-safety-rules-up-to-rail-companies-2019-01-14OTTAWA — The federal government is putting the onus on rail companies to craft rules on how long staff can safely be on-shift, with Ottawa giving...Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-leaving-shift-length-safety-rules-up-to-rail-companies-2019-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-man-grills-trudeau-on-pipeline-and-steel-tariffs-at-town-hall-meeting-2019-01-14REGINA, SK: At the second of two town hall meetings held in Saskatchewan’s 2nd most populous city, Justin Trudeau took questions from members of the...Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-man-grills-trudeau-on-pipeline-and-steel-tariffs-at-town-hall-meeting-2019-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-on-rail-likely-wont-interfere-with-grain-movements-2019-01-14CNS Canada — When considering the pattern of how grain is shipped by rail in Canada, it’s very unlikely increased oil shipments would interfere,...Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-on-rail-likely-wont-interfere-with-grain-movements-2019-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-mayor-asks-trudeau-for-federal-support-for-storm-drain-rail-infrastructure-2019-01-14The mayor of Kamloops, B.C., made some lofty requests for federal funding when he met Justin Trudeau this week, saying he was "planting the seed" for...Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-mayor-asks-trudeau-for-federal-support-for-storm-drain-rail-infrastructure-2019-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-to-upload-ttc-subway-to-province-coming-in-spring-2019-01-11TORONTO -- Premier Doug Ford's plans to take over Toronto's subway system could begin to take shape this spring with the introduction of legislation...Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-to-upload-ttc-subway-to-province-coming-in-spring-2019-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/queens-park-london-transit-getting-103m-in-gas-tax-funding-2019-01-11London’s share of provincial gas tax revenue is jumping four per cent to $10.3 million this year, funding that will help offset the cost of buying...Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/queens-park-london-transit-getting-103m-in-gas-tax-funding-2019-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-inc-getting-help-from-governments-as-tariff-squeeze-continues-2019-01-11Federal and provincial ministers will arrive in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Thursday afternoon to announce financing for new investments at Algoma Steel...Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-steel-inc-getting-help-from-governments-as-tariff-squeeze-continues-2019-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-tariffs-still-in-place-ottawa-to-commit-up-to-90m-for-algoma-steel-2019-01-11In making the Algoma funding announcement Thursday, the federal government is expected to say the commitment will maintain and create 3,050 Algoma...Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-tariffs-still-in-place-ottawa-to-commit-up-to-90m-for-algoma-steel-2019-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-bogus-claim-that-his-new-trade-deal-will-pay-for-the-border-wall-explained-2019-01-11“The wall will also be paid for indirectly by the great new trade deal we have made with Mexico,” Trump said. To read full article click hereFri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-bogus-claim-that-his-new-trade-deal-will-pay-for-the-border-wall-explained-2019-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-plans-to-bill-railway-company-for-hantsport-aboiteau-repairs-2019-01-10Nova Scotia's transportation minister says the province doesn't intend to get stuck with the bill for repairing a broken aboiteau near Hantsport. To...Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-plans-to-bill-railway-company-for-hantsport-aboiteau-repairs-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christian-and-trudeau-talk-stuart-wood-rail-crossings-and-homelessness-2019-01-10Calling his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “excellent,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian noted he added one item to the agenda on Wednesday....Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christian-and-trudeau-talk-stuart-wood-rail-crossings-and-homelessness-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-concerns-require-strict-oversight-2019-01-10Is it reasonable for governments, and the regulatory bodies they create and support, to trust profit-driven private industries to police themselves...Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-concerns-require-strict-oversight-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usmca-frictions-continue-2019-01-10After months of negotiation, it looked like maybe it would get easier. To read full article click hereThu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usmca-frictions-continue-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-people-are-going-broke-in-canada-as-interest-rates-rise-2019-01-10An increasing number of Canadians can’t meet their financial obligations, another sign rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on household balance...Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-people-are-going-broke-in-canada-as-interest-rates-rise-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-slump-removes-urgency-from-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-path-2019-01-10The Bank of Canada indicated less urgency in its push toward higher interest rates as the economy grapples with slumping oil prices. To read full...Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-slump-removes-urgency-from-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-path-2019-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-amount-of-canadian-oil-exported-by-rail-raises-safety-concerns-2019-01-09Canadian crude oil exports by rail have skyrocketed to record levels, raising safety concerns amid the boom. To read full article click hereWed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-amount-of-canadian-oil-exported-by-rail-raises-safety-concerns-2019-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-usmca-is-setting-the-stage-for-us-bilateral-agreements-2019-01-09The Trump Administration’s new trilateral trade agreement, rebranded as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), is meant to replace the...Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-usmca-is-setting-the-stage-for-us-bilateral-agreements-2019-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-hires-industry-veteran-to-oversee-rail-reforms-2019-01-09The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said Monday that it hired longtime Canadian National railroad executive Jim Vena to be its chief operating...Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-hires-industry-veteran-to-oversee-rail-reforms-2019-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-mayor-will-meet-with-pm-justin-trudeau-2019-01-09Even though he's booked up most of the time he's in Kamloops, Mayor Ken Christian has snagged a 15-minute meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kamloops-mayor-will-meet-with-pm-justin-trudeau-2019-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-seeks-trade-corridor-proposals-2019-01-08Another $750 million in federal funding will soon be up for grabs through the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). To read full article click hereTue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-seeks-trade-corridor-proposals-2019-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shutdown-delays-usmca-trade-agreement-2019-01-08The government shutdown could stall progress on President Trump’s North American Free Trade Agreement replacement, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement...Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shutdown-delays-usmca-trade-agreement-2019-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ttc-chair-union-president-round-out-top-level-transit-leadership-changes-2019-01-08As a new Toronto Transit Commission board chair and a new union president each get settled into their positions, both say overcrowding and a...Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ttc-chair-union-president-round-out-top-level-transit-leadership-changes-2019-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-surges-as-rail-shipments-rise-despite-supply-cuts-2019-01-08Heavy Canadian crude surged to the strongest level in more than a year as rail shipments keep rising even as production was curtailed. To read full...Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-surges-as-rail-shipments-rise-despite-supply-cuts-2019-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/give-transportation-safety-board-more-teeth-says-senator-after-agency-misses-half-its-performance-targets-2019-01-07The TSB’s performance results are partially affected by things outside of its control, and it doesn’t want enforcement powers, says a spokesman. To...Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/give-transportation-safety-board-more-teeth-says-senator-after-agency-misses-half-its-performance-targets-2019-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-the-move-metrolinx-pushes-gta-transit-plan-forward-2019-01-07Metrolinx — the provincial agency charged with expanding and improving the GTA’s transportation system — is in the midst of implementing a nearly...Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-the-move-metrolinx-pushes-gta-transit-plan-forward-2019-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-growing-because-of-crude-oil-shipments-2019-01-07MONTREAL — Canada’s two major railways are well-positioned to weather potential economic headwinds and the U.S.-China trade war, analysts say, as...Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-growing-because-of-crude-oil-shipments-2019-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-two-major-railways-well-poised-for-trade-headwinds-in-2019-analysts-2019-01-07MONTREAL -- Canada's two major railways are well-positioned to weather potential economic headwinds and the U.S.-China trade war, analysts say, as...Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-two-major-railways-well-poised-for-trade-headwinds-in-2019-analysts-2019-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yvr-expansion-western-canadas-rail-plan-brighten-cloudy-transportation-forecast-2019-01-04For 2019, the eyes of the transportation industry in B.C. and Western Canada will be trained on issues ranging from the Canadian domestic rail...Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yvr-expansion-western-canadas-rail-plan-brighten-cloudy-transportation-forecast-2019-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/attention-turns-to-usmca-trade-pact-2019-01-04WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. — The Trump administration in 2018 forced the governments of Canada and Mexico into months of arduous and often acrimonious...Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/attention-turns-to-usmca-trade-pact-2019-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-million-rail-yard-project-will-be-connected-to-cn-line-on-tkemlups-land-2019-01-04The rail yard, which North Thompson Rail Terminals will own and operate, is meant to make the transfer of commodities more efficient in B.C. To read...Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-million-rail-yard-project-will-be-connected-to-cn-line-on-tkemlups-land-2019-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-to-be-completed-by-end-of-march-rtg-says-2019-01-04The Confederation LRT Line will be handed over to the City of Ottawa by the end of March and should be ready to roll by the end of April, according...Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-to-be-completed-by-end-of-march-rtg-says-2019-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-new-fatigue-rules-amidst-oil-by-rail-ramp-up-2019-01-03Transport Minister Marc Garneau has ordered rail companies to update rules to address employee fatigue. To read full article click hereThu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-orders-new-fatigue-rules-amidst-oil-by-rail-ramp-up-2019-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-doug-fords-subway-upload-could-be-torontos-most-contentious-city-hall-story-of-2019-2019-01-03There was a time when Mayor John Tory and Toronto city council might have seen the Ontario provincial government's desire to get more involved in the...Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-doug-fords-subway-upload-could-be-torontos-most-contentious-city-hall-story-of-2019-2019-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-signing-trade-deals-now-we-have-to-use-them-2019-01-03This week sees the launch of free trade between Canada and its 10 partners in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific...Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-signing-trade-deals-now-we-have-to-use-them-2019-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1-more-day-to-find-out-when-city-gets-keys-to-lrt-2019-01-03The consortium behind Ottawa's new LRT system has rung in the new year by applying for an extension to determine when the keys to the Confederation...Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1-more-day-to-find-out-when-city-gets-keys-to-lrt-2019-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-subject-to-grain-revenue-penalties-2019-01-03OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA — The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) late last month ruled that the Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and the Canadian...Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-subject-to-grain-revenue-penalties-2019-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-a-hidden-cost-in-trumps-new-trade-agreement-with-canada-and-mexico-2019-01-02The Trump administration recently renegotiated NAFTA, and Donald Trump is now threatening to revoke the trade treaty in effect among the United...Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-a-hidden-cost-in-trumps-new-trade-agreement-with-canada-and-mexico-2019-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-weighing-nafta-cancellations-to-push-usmca-through-congress-2019-01-02President Donald Trump and his advisers are said to be considering canceling the North American Free Trade Agreement to help push the...Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-weighing-nafta-cancellations-to-push-usmca-through-congress-2019-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-and-cp-rail-exceed-grain-revenue-max-despite-drop-in-grain-shipping-2019-01-02The country's two major railways exceeded their grain cap in 2017-18, despite shipping less of the stuff than last year, according to the Canadian...Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-and-cp-rail-exceed-grain-revenue-max-despite-drop-in-grain-shipping-2019-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-trade-in-2019-getting-worse-before-it-gets-better-2019-01-02No question, 2018 was a stunning and often frustrating year for everyone engaged in international trade. To read full article click hereWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-trade-in-2019-getting-worse-before-it-gets-better-2019-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-next-in-metro-vancouvers-transit-plan-2019-01-02Most transit systems in the United States and Canada saw their ridership go down in 2017 and 2018. To read full article click hereWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-next-in-metro-vancouvers-transit-plan-2019-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-for-cars-2019-nrd-trade-show-and-dinner-gala-in-edmonton-2018-12-21SAVE THE DATE!!! National Railway Day Conference and Exhibition 2019 LOCATION : J.W. Marriott, Edmonton Ice District DATES: November 6&7th , 2019...Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-for-cars-2019-nrd-trade-show-and-dinner-gala-in-edmonton-2018-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-montreal-feb01st-2019-2018-12-21An effective and affordable option to host your guests before and after the Canadian Railway Club Dinner for drinks, conversation and networking!...Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-montreal-feb01st-2019-2018-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-united-steelworkers-reach-tentative-agreement-2018-12-21MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that a new tentative collective...Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-united-steelworkers-reach-tentative-agreement-2018-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-sees-potential-19-freight-high-on-oil-grain-2018-12-21Canadian National Railway Co. expects increased shipping demand for grain, potash and energy products to extend this year’s volume gains into 2019....Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-sees-potential-19-freight-high-on-oil-grain-2018-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/looking-to-improve-a-rail-corridor-that-would-increase-overseas-trade-2018-12-20Government of Canada looking for proposals on transportation corridor improvement projects To read full article click hereThu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/looking-to-improve-a-rail-corridor-that-would-increase-overseas-trade-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/willoughby-fortifies-gannett-flemings-transit-rail-facilities-team-2018-12-20Gannett Fleming, a global infrastructure and engineering firm, has hired Doug Willoughby, PEng, as vice president and transit & rail facilities...Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/willoughby-fortifies-gannett-flemings-transit-rail-facilities-team-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-alienate-oil-workers-in-alberta-bombardier-employees-in-quebec-2018-12-20Less than a week after the federal government refused to direct government-owned Via Rail to place a billion-dollar order for new rail cars with...Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-alienate-oil-workers-in-alberta-bombardier-employees-in-quebec-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-claims-mexico-will-pay-for-his-border-wall-because-of-the-new-north-american-trade-deal-but-the-white-house-struggles-to-explain-how-2018-12-20President Donald Trump and the White House are claiming that the newly renegotiated North American trade deal will mean that Mexico is going to pay...Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-claims-mexico-will-pay-for-his-border-wall-because-of-the-new-north-american-trade-deal-but-the-white-house-struggles-to-explain-how-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-in-the-cold-canadas-year-in-foreign-policy-2018-12-20It's increasingly evident, as 2018 limps to a close, that Canada is more isolated on the world stage now than it has been in decades — To read full...Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-in-the-cold-canadas-year-in-foreign-policy-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-montreal-feb01st-2019-2018-12-20An effective and affordable option to host your guests before and after the Canadian Railway Club Dinner for drinks, conversation and networking!...Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-suite-montreal-feb01st-2019-2018-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-public-art-project-puts-mental-health-on-display-in-torontos-subways-2018-12-19When it comes to mental health, many can’t find the words. But a poster campaign on Toronto’s subways is looking to leverage the power of art to...Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-public-art-project-puts-mental-health-on-display-in-torontos-subways-2018-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-alberta-hurts-so-does-canada-energy-sector-gets-16-billion-boost-from-feds-2018-12-19Canada’s energy industry is getting a $1.6-billion boost from Ottawa as the sector continues to grapple with a crushing oil differential, but Premier...Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-alberta-hurts-so-does-canada-energy-sector-gets-16-billion-boost-from-feds-2018-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-stops-by-for-a-visit-2018-12-19John Cruickshank represents Illinois' largest trading partner — Canada — and hopes to see that economic relationship grow. To read full article click...Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-stops-by-for-a-visit-2018-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-fear-for-tourism-as-huawei-arrest-strains-canada-china-relations-2018-12-19Canadians visiting China should have no problems, expert says — but be careful around politics To read full article click hereWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-fear-for-tourism-as-huawei-arrest-strains-canada-china-relations-2018-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-strong-communities-and-creating-lasting-economic-environmental-and-social-benefits-for-canadians-2018-12-19Minister Champagne highlights 2018 infrastructure accomplishments under the Investing in Canada plan To read full article click hereWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-strong-communities-and-creating-lasting-economic-environmental-and-social-benefits-for-canadians-2018-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-bold-proposal-to-make-surreys-mayor-a-transit-hero-2018-12-18McCallum’s pricey SkyTrain pledge is crashing. But old tracks and new tech can save the day. To read full article click hereTue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-bold-proposal-to-make-surreys-mayor-a-transit-hero-2018-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-chair-andrew-f-reardon-to-retire-from-board-of-directors-isabelle-courville-designated-as-the-next-chair-2018-12-18CALGARY, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Andrew F. Reardon has notified Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) that he will be retiring...Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-board-chair-andrew-f-reardon-to-retire-from-board-of-directors-isabelle-courville-designated-as-the-next-chair-2018-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-quagmire-awaits-new-trade-deal-in-congress-big-business-is-nearing-panic-2018-12-18WASHINGTON Corporate leaders across America watching President Donald Trump fight with Democrats fear their chances of securing the newly revised...Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-quagmire-awaits-new-trade-deal-in-congress-big-business-is-nearing-panic-2018-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amid-hits-to-reputation-bombardiers-rail-division-remains-key-to-companys-turnaround-plan-2018-12-18Sitting back in a leather lounge chair on the sidelines of The International Transport Forum, a stack of notes untouched by his side, the soft-spoken...Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amid-hits-to-reputation-bombardiers-rail-division-remains-key-to-companys-turnaround-plan-2018-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-developing-method-for-shipping-oil-in-puck-form-2018-12-17Canada’s largest railway believes the “CanaPux” can be a game changer for the country’s oil industry. To read full article click hereMon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-developing-method-for-shipping-oil-in-puck-form-2018-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-shippers-wary-of-railways-crude-oil-plans-2018-12-17Western grain shippers are watching closely to ensure their rail service doesn’t decline as oil shipments increase. To read full article click hereMon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-shippers-wary-of-railways-crude-oil-plans-2018-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-starts-clock-on-ratifying-new-nafta-text-2018-12-17The Trudeau government quietly started its ratification process for the revised North American trade agreement Wednesday. To read full article click...Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-starts-clock-on-ratifying-new-nafta-text-2018-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-2100-canadian-mechanics-electricians-2018-12-17MONTREAL -- Canadian National Railway and the union that represents its 2,100 mechanics, electricians and apprentices in Canada say they have reached...Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-2100-canadian-mechanics-electricians-2018-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-considering-moving-rail-yard-to-safer-location-5-years-after-lac-megantic-tragedy-2018-12-17The rail yard that sits uphill from the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., where a train was left unattended in 2013 before it rolled down a hill and...Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-considering-moving-rail-yard-to-safer-location-5-years-after-lac-megantic-tragedy-2018-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-places-989m-train-order-with-siemens-for-key-rail-corridor-2018-12-14The trains, expected to enter into service in 2022, will be built at Siemens' North American headquarters in California To read full article click...Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-places-989m-train-order-with-siemens-for-key-rail-corridor-2018-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardiers-venture-in-china-wins-453-million-state-rail-contract-2018-12-14Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Inc’s Chinese joint venture said on Thursday it had won a US$453 million contract to supply 168 high-speed train...Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardiers-venture-in-china-wins-453-million-state-rail-contract-2018-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-arrest-leaves-canada-caught-between-two-elephants-2018-12-14TORONTO — Canada’s trade relationship with China will carry on despite the current “difficult moment” it faces due to the arrest of a top Huawei...Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huawei-arrest-leaves-canada-caught-between-two-elephants-2018-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-vows-to-focus-on-china-trade-as-huawei-tensions-mount-2018-12-14Finance Minister Bill Morneau said he’s remaining focused on enhancing the trade relationship between Canada and China – and keeping that separate...Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-vows-to-focus-on-china-trade-as-huawei-tensions-mount-2018-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-dealt-fresh-setback-as-via-rail-picks-siemens-for-989-million-train-order-2018-12-13Via Rail picked Germany’s Siemens AG to supply $989-million of (US$742 million) locomotives and passenger cars, dealing Bombardier Inc. a second...Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-dealt-fresh-setback-as-via-rail-picks-siemens-for-989-million-train-order-2018-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-my-nafta-please-as-pelosi-riffs-questions-abound-on-fate-of-usmca-2018-12-13WASHINGTON -- North of the border, Canada's hard-won free-trade deal with the United States and Mexico is considered a matter of existential...Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-my-nafta-please-as-pelosi-riffs-questions-abound-on-fate-of-usmca-2018-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-makes-appointments-to-toronto-city-council-2018-12-13Toronto Mayor John Tory has selected councillor Jaye Robinson to become the new Toronto Transit Commission chair. To read full article click hereThu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-makes-appointments-to-toronto-city-council-2018-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-board-issues-letters-over-rail-crash-that-killed-three-workers-in-bc-2018-12-13RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board has issued rail-safety advisories involving a crash in April of last year that killed three workers...Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-board-issues-letters-over-rail-crash-that-killed-three-workers-in-bc-2018-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-says-no-additional-money-for-surrey-skytrain-2018-12-13TransLink says SkyTrain to Langley could cost $2.6 billion.. Surrey's mayor believes it possible for the $1.65-billion allocated for the cancelled...Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-says-no-additional-money-for-surrey-skytrain-2018-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-bidding-for-halifax-container-terminal-2018-12-12Canadian National Railway has submitted a bid to buy Atlantic Canada's largest container terminal. To read full article click hereWed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-bidding-for-halifax-container-terminal-2018-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-could-open-new-16-km-skytrain-in-surrey-by-2025-2018-12-12Supporters of light rail transit (LRT) previously argued a cancellation of the Surrey Newton-Guildford (SNG) LRT would delay any rail rapid transit...Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-could-open-new-16-km-skytrain-in-surrey-by-2025-2018-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-via-workers-hold-national-protest-to-keep-jobs-in-canada-2018-12-12MONTREAL, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Today Unifor members who work for VIA Rail Canada will send a strong message to their employer and the federal...Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-via-workers-hold-national-protest-to-keep-jobs-in-canada-2018-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-proceed-with-china-trade-mission-despite-diplomatic-tensions-2018-12-12Alberta will proceed with a planned trade mission to China in March, despite growing tensions between Canada and China over the detention of a...Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-proceed-with-china-trade-mission-despite-diplomatic-tensions-2018-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-spending-millions-going-in-circles-over-hurontario-lrt-line-in-brampton-2018-12-12The seemingly never-ending debate over a still-unfunded downtown Brampton light-rail transit (LRT) line is back where it started three years ago...Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-spending-millions-going-in-circles-over-hurontario-lrt-line-in-brampton-2018-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shocking-arrest-of-huawei-cfo-in-canada-threatens-to-upend-trade-truce-between-us-and-china-2018-12-11On the same day Donald Trump and Xi Jinping struck a trade war truce in Argentina, some 7,000 miles away Canadian authorities made an arrest that now...Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shocking-arrest-of-huawei-cfo-in-canada-threatens-to-upend-trade-truce-between-us-and-china-2018-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-promises-canadian-companies-yet-to-benefit-from-256m-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-membership-2018-12-11OTTAWA — Despite the federal government’s promise of access to lucrative infrastructure projects in Asia, so far not a single Canadian business or...Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-promises-canadian-companies-yet-to-benefit-from-256m-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-membership-2018-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-releases-surrey-to-langley-skytrain-plans-2018-12-11TransLink has released its new draft plans for a 16-kilometre stretch of SkyTrain running from Surrey to Langley, replacing the light rail plans...Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-releases-surrey-to-langley-skytrain-plans-2018-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-trade-trip-to-china-cancelled-over-huawei-arrest-canada-warned-it-could-face-grave-consequences-2018-12-11VICTORIA — The detention of a top Huawei executive in Canada has derailed British Columbia’s trade mission to China. The delegation led by B.C....Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-trade-trip-to-china-cancelled-over-huawei-arrest-canada-warned-it-could-face-grave-consequences-2018-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-torys-office-directed-provincial-transit-agency-on-smarttrack-messaging-2018-12-10Mayor John Tory’s office directed what is meant to be an arm’s-length provincial transit agency about its messaging surrounding the mayor’s signature...Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-torys-office-directed-provincial-transit-agency-on-smarttrack-messaging-2018-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-says-us-china-trade-spat-delaying-talks-to-solve-steel-tariffs-2018-12-10MONTREAL — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is distracting from talks aimed at solving the steel tariffs issue...Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-says-us-china-trade-spat-delaying-talks-to-solve-steel-tariffs-2018-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-trump-trudeau-focuses-on-other-levers-to-end-tariffs-2018-12-10After months of fruitless efforts with the Trump White House, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears ready to make Canada's case for the lifting of...Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/getting-around-trump-trudeau-focuses-on-other-levers-to-end-tariffs-2018-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-bombardier-transportation-to-participate-in-tender-for-supplies-of-electric-locomotives-to-ukraine-2018-12-10Given the complete deterioration of Ukrainian electric locomotives, the bidding could not be delayed, the minister said. Read full article click hereMon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-bombardier-transportation-to-participate-in-tender-for-supplies-of-electric-locomotives-to-ukraine-2018-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanker-plan-sparks-delay-worries-2018-12-07Alberta’s plan to move a massive number of oil tanker cars by rail could potentially congest the flow of grain, say transportation experts, but they...Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanker-plan-sparks-delay-worries-2018-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shocking-arrest-of-huawei-cfo-in-canada-threatens-to-upend-trade-truce-between-us-and-china-2018-12-07On the same day Donald Trump and Xi Jinping struck a trade war truce in Argentina, some 7,000 miles away Canadian authorities made an arrest that now...Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shocking-arrest-of-huawei-cfo-in-canada-threatens-to-upend-trade-truce-between-us-and-china-2018-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-faces-container-terminal-crunch-2018-12-07Trade agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re written on if import and export goods can’t move efficiently through ports To read full article click...Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-faces-container-terminal-crunch-2018-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-open-to-rail-car-purchase-more-generous-ei-rules-to-help-struggling-energy-sector-2018-12-07Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is willing to consider helping Alberta Premier Rachel Notley fund the purchase of rail cars to increase the...Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-open-to-rail-car-purchase-more-generous-ei-rules-to-help-struggling-energy-sector-2018-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-threatens-walkout-as-provincial-officials-criticize-agenda-for-first-ministers-conference-2018-12-07As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers of the provinces and territories gathered today for talks in Montreal, bickering over the meeting's...Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-threatens-walkout-as-provincial-officials-criticize-agenda-for-first-ministers-conference-2018-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-auditor-general-report-will-be-gift-to-doug-ford-government-2018-12-06Ontario's spending watchdog is expected to provide plenty of ammunition to Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives on Wednesday when she...Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-auditor-general-report-will-be-gift-to-doug-ford-government-2018-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-an-offer-for-largest-shipping-terminal-in-eastern-canada-2018-12-06Canadian National Railway Co. has put in a preliminary offer to buy the largest shipping terminal in Eastern Canada, in a bid to capture some of New...Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-an-offer-for-largest-shipping-terminal-in-eastern-canada-2018-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-poised-to-make-nafta-ultimatum-to-congressional-democrats-2018-12-06New York (CNN)Amid market turmoil over the status of President Donald Trump's trade deal with the Chinese, many American businesses are focused on a...Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-poised-to-make-nafta-ultimatum-to-congressional-democrats-2018-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-shuttle-rail-industry-announcement-2018-12-06/_uploads/5c0918695c5de.pdfThu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/falcon-shuttle-rail-industry-announcement-2018-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-canada-diverge-in-tariff-relief-hopes-after-trade-deal-2018-12-05Fresh off signing their trade deal with the U.S., the governments of Canada and Mexico are diverging on the continent’s other trade fight over metals...Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-canada-diverge-in-tariff-relief-hopes-after-trade-deal-2018-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-steel-buyers-racing-to-get-imports-into-country-through-tariff-exemptions-2018-12-05Canadian steel buyers are racing to get construction steel into the country to claim first-come, first-serve exemptions from tariffs that were meant...Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-steel-buyers-racing-to-get-imports-into-country-through-tariff-exemptions-2018-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-far-from-dead-in-halifax-2018-12-05The commuter rail idea for Halifax Regional Municipality is not ready to pull into the station but it hasn’t been completely derailed either. To read...Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-far-from-dead-in-halifax-2018-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-showcases-new-high-capacity-hopper-cars-high-efficiency-product-train-2018-12-05CALGARY, Dec. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today unveiled the next generation of grain transportation at the G3 Pasqua...Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-showcases-new-high-capacity-hopper-cars-high-efficiency-product-train-2018-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-cuts-could-make-rail-cars-worth-less-just-as-alberta-buys-them-2018-12-04Canada’s announcement to enforce mandatory production cuts starting next month will make moving crude on trains less attractive just as the...Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-cuts-could-make-rail-cars-worth-less-just-as-alberta-buys-them-2018-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-and-cp-reach-tentative-four-year-agreement-2018-12-04CALGARY, Dec. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE: CP) today announced that it has reached a tentative, four-year agreement with Unifor....Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-and-cp-reach-tentative-four-year-agreement-2018-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-canada-diverge-in-tariff-relief-hopes-after-trade-deal-2018-12-04Fresh off signing their trade deal with the U.S., the governments of Canada and Mexico are diverging on the continent’s other trade fight over metals...Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-canada-diverge-in-tariff-relief-hopes-after-trade-deal-2018-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mulroney-says-trudeau-did-the-right-thing-by-signing-trade-deal-2018-12-04Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “did the right thing” by signing a new North American free trade agreement on...Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mulroney-says-trudeau-did-the-right-thing-by-signing-trade-deal-2018-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/np-view-dont-blame-notley-for-her-desperate-train-plan-blame-ottawa-2018-12-03It’s been yet another brutal few weeks for Alberta’s energy sector. The below-market price Albertans receive for a barrel of oil relative to U.S....Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/np-view-dont-blame-notley-for-her-desperate-train-plan-blame-ottawa-2018-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notleys-rail-message-to-ontario-focuses-on-albertas-oil-crisis-2018-12-03When Premier Rachel Notley talks about shipping more oil by rail, she says she wants to buy enough locomotives and cars for two trains to carry...Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/notleys-rail-message-to-ontario-focuses-on-albertas-oil-crisis-2018-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/final-usmca-text-contains-key-changes-for-auto-sector-labour-rights-2018-12-03OTTAWA — Initial analysis on the final text of the new North American trade pact Canada signed on Friday is pointing to two changes — one potentially...Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/final-usmca-text-contains-key-changes-for-auto-sector-labour-rights-2018-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-greatly-oversimplifies-his-tariffs-with-billions-claim-2018-12-03He argued on Twitter that the punitive taxes on incoming goods are pouring billions of dollarsinto the economy, and earlier in the week he said they...Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-greatly-oversimplifies-his-tariffs-with-billions-claim-2018-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newly-signed-usmca-points-at-increased-auto-imports-watered-down-lgbtq-protections-2018-12-03OTTAWA – Initial analysis on the final text of the new North American trade pactCanada signed on Friday is pointing to two changes – one potentially...Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/newly-signed-usmca-points-at-increased-auto-imports-watered-down-lgbtq-protections-2018-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2018-11-29https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3dThu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/current-railtransit-opportunities-2018-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-transit-announcement-mayor-to-be-joined-by-justin-trudeau-john-horgan-gregor-robertsonsurrey-transit-announcement-mayor-to-be-joined-by-justin-trudeau-john-horgan-gregor-robertson-2018-09-04Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will spend Tuesday in Surrey to talk transit and crime and will wrap up the evening with a fundraiser. To read full...Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-transit-announcement-mayor-to-be-joined-by-justin-trudeau-john-horgan-gregor-robertsonsurrey-transit-announcement-mayor-to-be-joined-by-justin-trudeau-john-horgan-gregor-robertson-2018-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alternatives-to-canadas-trans-mountain-pipeline-2018-09-04hile the government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has encountered a setback with court ruling against the Trans Mountain Pipeline,...Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alternatives-to-canadas-trans-mountain-pipeline-2018-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/repairs-to-begin-as-hudson-bay-railway-sold-2018-09-04CANADA: Arctic Gateway Group has bought the 1 300 km Hudson Bay Railway and associated port facilities in Churchill from OmniTRAX, the government...Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/repairs-to-begin-as-hudson-bay-railway-sold-2018-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-trumps-threats-it-wont-be-easy-to-cut-canada-out-of-nafta-experts-say-2018-09-04OTTAWA—U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to leave Canada out of a new NAFTA deal heightened tensions and capped an already dramatic week of...Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-trumps-threats-it-wont-be-easy-to-cut-canada-out-of-nafta-experts-say-2018-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morning-update-us-labour-business-groups-defend-canadas-place-in-nafta-federal-experts-warned-heritage-minister-that-chagall-painting-should-not-leave-canada-2018-09-04U.S. labour, business groups defend Canada’s place in NAFTA To read full article click hereTue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morning-update-us-labour-business-groups-defend-canadas-place-in-nafta-federal-experts-warned-heritage-minister-that-chagall-painting-should-not-leave-canada-2018-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-nafta-could-include-tough-intellectual-property-laws-that-canada-fought-against-in-tpp-2018-08-31The new trade deal reached between the U.S. and Mexico contains a myriad of rules and tariffs, and among them include tougher rules on copyright and...Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-nafta-could-include-tough-intellectual-property-laws-that-canada-fought-against-in-tpp-2018-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-naftas-chapter-19-may-not-be-the-right-hill-to-die-on-2018-08-31As Canadian trade negotiators pick through the positions on the NAFTA table, one of the trickiest is a dispute resolution system the U.S. wants to...Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-naftas-chapter-19-may-not-be-the-right-hill-to-die-on-2018-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-stops-buying-lrt-land-citing-provincial-spending-freeze-2018-08-31Transit agency says the temporary halt in land acquisition for 14-km line will continue “pending further government direction.” To read full article...Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-stops-buying-lrt-land-citing-provincial-spending-freeze-2018-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayoral-challenger-jennifer-keesmaats-transit-plan-pitches-fast-tracked-relief-line-and-enhanced-bus-service-2018-08-31Toronto mayoral candidate Jennifer Keesmaat has unveiled a $50-billion transit plan that insists the city retain control over which projects get...Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayoral-challenger-jennifer-keesmaats-transit-plan-pitches-fast-tracked-relief-line-and-enhanced-bus-service-2018-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-mountain-pipeline-ruling-strikes-devastating-blow-to-canadas-global-reputation-energy-sector-warns-2018-08-31Canada's energy sector is slamming a Federal Appeal Court ruling that halts construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, with one industry...Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-mountain-pipeline-ruling-strikes-devastating-blow-to-canadas-global-reputation-energy-sector-warns-2018-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-planning-all-night-nafta-negotiations-as-optimism-for-a-deal-grows-2018-08-30Canada and the U.S. are planning a series of marathon negotiating sessions that are expected to run throughout the night as both sides work...Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-planning-all-night-nafta-negotiations-as-optimism-for-a-deal-grows-2018-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trumps-take-it-or-leave-it-nafta-threat-against-canada-has-experts-questioning-legality-2018-08-30Donald Trump ‘s administration is giving Canada until Friday to sign onto a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico or be treated as “a real...Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trumps-take-it-or-leave-it-nafta-threat-against-canada-has-experts-questioning-legality-2018-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-for-sale-of-churchill-line-will-be-completed-shortly-hudson-bay-railway-assures-federal-regulator-2018-08-30Hudson Bay Railway is telling Canada's federal transportation regulator a deal to sell the rail line leading to Churchill, Man., is imminent. To read...Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-for-sale-of-churchill-line-will-be-completed-shortly-hudson-bay-railway-assures-federal-regulator-2018-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-impact-of-us-mexico-trade-deal-is-uncertain-2018-08-30The trade deal reached by the U.S. and Mexico this week — which The Wall Street Journal dubbed “half a NAFTA” — may be positive for railroads with...Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-impact-of-us-mexico-trade-deal-is-uncertain-2018-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announces-support-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-and-for-research-and-development-to-reduce-air-emissions-from-rail-transportation-2018-08-30OTTAWA , Aug. 29, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is protecting air quality so that Canadians have healthy communities in which to live, work...Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-announces-support-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-and-for-research-and-development-to-reduce-air-emissions-from-rail-transportation-2018-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-on-patrol-in-chilliwack-this-week-2018-08-29Every five days someone dies in an accident on a rail line in Canada. To read full article click hereWed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-on-patrol-in-chilliwack-this-week-2018-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-think-canada-will-stay-in-nafta-even-as-trump-raises-pressure-2018-08-29Investors are betting President Donald Trump’s trade threats against Canada will fizzle out. There’s a few reasons why they might. To read full...Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-think-canada-will-stay-in-nafta-even-as-trump-raises-pressure-2018-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-duty-free-limits-may-change-with-the-new-nafta-deal-heres-how-2018-08-29As the U.S. and Mexico get ready to finalize a new trade deal that may lead to the scrapping of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),...Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-duty-free-limits-may-change-with-the-new-nafta-deal-heres-how-2018-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vandalized-historical-caboose-in-thunder-bay-disheartening-says-railway-society-2018-08-29Members of the Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society says they are "disheartened" after the caboose at the city's Marina Park was vandalised on...Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vandalized-historical-caboose-in-thunder-bay-disheartening-says-railway-society-2018-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-golf-and-the-young-hearts-of-saskatchewan-win-big-at-the-2018-cp-womens-open-2018-08-28REGINA, Aug. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - After an incredible performance, CP Ambassador Brooke Henderson has won the Canadian Pacific Women's Open (CPWO)...Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-golf-and-the-young-hearts-of-saskatchewan-win-big-at-the-2018-cp-womens-open-2018-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-announces-us-mexico-trade-deal-to-replace-nafta-and-says-we-will-see-if-canada-can-join-2018-08-28To read full article click hereTue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-announces-us-mexico-trade-deal-to-replace-nafta-and-says-we-will-see-if-canada-can-join-2018-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-touts-trade-deal-with-mexico-threatens-new-tariffs-on-canadian-cars-2018-08-28Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is leaving a diplomatic trip to Europe to head to Washington D.C. following the announcement of a trade...Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-touts-trade-deal-with-mexico-threatens-new-tariffs-on-canadian-cars-2018-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-rail-safety-in-alberta-2018-08-28ST. ALBERT, AB , Aug. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - With over 40,000 kilometres of track, the rail system connects Canadians by moving people and goods across the...Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-rail-safety-in-alberta-2018-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sarnia-still-waiting-for-more-passenger-trains-2018-08-27VIA Rail brought another train to Sarnia Saturday, for just a day, to celebrate the national passenger rail service’s 40 th anniversary. To read full...Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sarnia-still-waiting-for-more-passenger-trains-2018-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-chief-says-no-rush-on-next-deal-2018-08-27On the heels of its debut deal, the head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says it’s open for business. To read full article click hereMon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-infrastructure-bank-chief-says-no-rush-on-next-deal-2018-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politics-this-morning-freeland-in-germany-to-meet-with-counterpart-sohi-to-make-funding-announcement-2018-08-27Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda today: To read full article click hereMon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/politics-this-morning-freeland-in-germany-to-meet-with-counterpart-sohi-to-make-funding-announcement-2018-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-transport-safety-official-calls-for-stronger-oil-tank-cars-2018-08-27Canada needs stronger tank cars for the transportation of crude oil by rail, the head of the country’s Transportation Safety Board, Kathy Fox said,...Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-transport-safety-official-calls-for-stronger-oil-tank-cars-2018-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-us-close-to-big-trade-agreement-with-mexico-does-not-mention-canada-2018-08-27U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is close to a “ big Trade Agreement ” with Mexico and he’s citing improving ties between the two...Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-us-close-to-big-trade-agreement-with-mexico-does-not-mention-canada-2018-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-to-impose-anti-dumping-duties-on-canadian-made-pipes-2018-08-24The United States has opened a new battleground in its trade war with the world, announcing preliminary anti-dumping duties on large-diameter welded...Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-to-impose-anti-dumping-duties-on-canadian-made-pipes-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-trade-war-escalates-as-latest-tariffs-kick-in-2018-08-24To read full article click hereFri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-china-trade-war-escalates-as-latest-tariffs-kick-in-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-banks-set-to-reveal-quarterly-profits-as-nafta-fears-and-rate-hikes-loom-2018-08-24The big Canadian banks are set to reveal their quarterly earnings over the next week, and investors will take a close look to see whether anxiety...Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-banks-set-to-reveal-quarterly-profits-as-nafta-fears-and-rate-hikes-loom-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-solution-fails-to-convince-critics-in-capreol-2018-08-24There were not many smiling faces during Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré’s announcement on Wednesday in Capreol — best known as a rail town — that was...Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-solution-fails-to-convince-critics-in-capreol-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-of-35-billlion-canada-infrastructure-bank-expects-busy-season-after-inking-first-deal-2018-08-24OTTAWA—The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) said the nascent institution has received heaps of inbound calls from would-be developers...Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceo-of-35-billlion-canada-infrastructure-bank-expects-busy-season-after-inking-first-deal-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-should-bring-in-stronger-rail-cars-for-crude-before-2025-official-2018-08-24MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canada ought to require stronger tank cars for transporting flammable liquids sooner than the current deadline in 2025,...Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-should-bring-in-stronger-rail-cars-for-crude-before-2025-official-2018-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capreol-finally-gets-the-rail-crossing-fix-its-been-asking-for-2018-08-23The government of Canada is providing more than $700,000 to upgrade the rail crossing at Young Street near the city's downtown, including the...Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capreol-finally-gets-the-rail-crossing-fix-its-been-asking-for-2018-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-agency-hands-128b-loan-to-montreal-rail-project-2018-08-2315-year loan is 1st investment for Canada Infrastructure Bank To read full article click hereThu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-agency-hands-128b-loan-to-montreal-rail-project-2018-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-exports-set-record-in-june-surpass-200000-barrels-per-day-2018-08-23The National Energy Board says crude-by-rail exports from Canada set another record in June, rising to 204,558 barrels per day. To read full article...Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-exports-set-record-in-june-surpass-200000-barrels-per-day-2018-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-very-encouraged-by-nafta-progress-2018-08-23OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she's "very encouraged" by signals from Washington that the United States and Mexico are...Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-very-encouraged-by-nafta-progress-2018-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-officials-say-nafta-deal-will-require-all-three-sides-present-2018-08-23The U.S. is near an informal NAFTA deal with Mexico, though a Mexican official said all three sides would need to be present on a handshake. To read...Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-officials-say-nafta-deal-will-require-all-three-sides-present-2018-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-overcomes-backlog-to-ship-higher-volumes-of-grain-from-western-canada-2018-08-22Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX: CP) reported that it managed to move 1% more grain over the past year than in 2016-17, despite a frigid winter...Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-overcomes-backlog-to-ship-higher-volumes-of-grain-from-western-canada-2018-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-quality-concrete-work-at-big-infrastructure-projects-save-money-in-long-term-expert-says-2018-08-22Getting the concrete right at the beginning of a major project such as Ottawa’s light rail transit system will pay off To read full article click hereWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-quality-concrete-work-at-big-infrastructure-projects-save-money-in-long-term-expert-says-2018-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skelly-says-no-danger-to-hamilton-lrt-funding-2018-08-22To read full article click hereWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/skelly-says-no-danger-to-hamilton-lrt-funding-2018-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pcs-will-upload-ttc-to-province-ford-says-but-will-consult-first-2018-08-22Any plan by the province to take over the TTC needs 'robust consultation,' Mayor Tory says To read full article click hereWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pcs-will-upload-ttc-to-province-ford-says-but-will-consult-first-2018-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-facing-strong-arm-tactics-if-us-and-mexico-reach-nafta-deal-on-tuesday-as-expected-lawyer-2018-08-21The U.S. and Mexico will probably reach a two-way NAFTA deal Tuesday, paving the way for Canada to re-enter the trade talks as early as this week,...Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-facing-strong-arm-tactics-if-us-and-mexico-reach-nafta-deal-on-tuesday-as-expected-lawyer-2018-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-hurting-us-economy-economists-warn-with-more-pain-to-come-if-trump-withdraws-from-nafta-2018-08-21Business economists are sounding some sour notes about Trump administration policies, from trade to immigration to the budget, while expecting the...Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-hurting-us-economy-economists-warn-with-more-pain-to-come-if-trump-withdraws-from-nafta-2018-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-changes-up-leadership-2018-08-21MONTREAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA —Canadian National Railway (CN) is making changes in leadership with a goal to drive cost efficiencies and capacity...Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-changes-up-leadership-2018-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-moved-258-mmt-of-canadian-grain-in-2017-18-crop-year-ready-to-safely-and-efficiently-deliver-2018-19-crop-2018-08-20Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP ) moved 25.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of western Canadian grain and grain products, soybeans and other...Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-moved-258-mmt-of-canadian-grain-in-2017-18-crop-year-ready-to-safely-and-efficiently-deliver-2018-19-crop-2018-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/money-wars-how-sanctions-and-tariffs-became-trumps-big-guns-2018-08-20US presidents use military force to impose America’s will on other countries... To read full article click here.Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/money-wars-how-sanctions-and-tariffs-became-trumps-big-guns-2018-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-farmers-making-tough-decisions-about-whether-to-buy-new-equipment-because-of-us-tariffs-2018-08-20A southern Alberta farmer is facing a dilemma following the steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. government. .. To read full article...Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-farmers-making-tough-decisions-about-whether-to-buy-new-equipment-because-of-us-tariffs-2018-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mobility-montreal-set-to-invest-458m-to-improve-public-transit-reduce-congestion-2018-08-17The PC election platform proposed to upload responsibility for building and maintaining new and existing subway lines to the province, while allowing...Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mobility-montreal-set-to-invest-458m-to-improve-public-transit-reduce-congestion-2018-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-rail-safety-in-mont-st-hilaire-2018-08-17MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, QC , Aug. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - With over 40,000 kilometres of track, the rail system connects Canadians by moving people and goods...Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-rail-safety-in-mont-st-hilaire-2018-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-toronto-transit-to-the-province-would-be-a-benefit-to-the-city-ontario-premier-2018-08-17The PC election platform proposed to upload responsibility for building and maintaining new and existing subway lines to the province, while allowing...Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-toronto-transit-to-the-province-would-be-a-benefit-to-the-city-ontario-premier-2018-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-suggests-us-is-freezing-out-canada-in-nafta-talks-2018-08-17WASHINGTON — U. S. President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the U.S. is pointedly freezing out Canada from North American Free Trade Agreement...Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-suggests-us-is-freezing-out-canada-in-nafta-talks-2018-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-invests-863m-to-mitigate-impact-of-us-tariffs-increase-2018-08-16In response to increased tariffs on exports bound for the United States, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard has announced a $863-million investment...Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-invests-863m-to-mitigate-impact-of-us-tariffs-increase-2018-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebecs-nafta-negotiator-not-worried-about-canada-being-left-out-of-us-mexico-talks-2018-08-16Quebec's leading trade negotiator on the NAFTA file says he's not remotely worried by the fact that the U.S. and Mexico are talking trade without...Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebecs-nafta-negotiator-not-worried-about-canada-being-left-out-of-us-mexico-talks-2018-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-could-save-the-permian-boom-2018-08-16Crude-by-Rail (CBR) has been a savior for North American producers seeking higher returns for heavily discounted crudes caused by a lack of pipeline...Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-could-save-the-permian-boom-2018-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-promotes-three-executives-as-part-of-push-on-improving-customer-logistics-2018-08-16MONTREAL — JJ Ruest, president and CEO of CN today announced senior management appointments, tapping experienced precision scheduled railroaders to...Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-promotes-three-executives-as-part-of-push-on-improving-customer-logistics-2018-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-ttc-to-provincial-government-would-benefit-toronto-doug-ford-says-2018-08-16TORONTO – The Ontario government says it would be a benefit to Toronto if the province took over the city’s transit system, something Premier Doug...Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uploading-ttc-to-provincial-government-would-benefit-toronto-doug-ford-says-2018-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-disrespectful-toward-canada-vermont-governor-says-in-meeting-with-couillard-2018-08-15To read full article click hereWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-disrespectful-toward-canada-vermont-governor-says-in-meeting-with-couillard-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tweets-on-trudeau-childish-and-need-to-stop-connecticut-governor-2018-08-15STOWE, Vt. -- The divisions between United States governors regarding President Donald Trump's approach to NAFTA negotiations were on display Monday...Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tweets-on-trudeau-childish-and-need-to-stop-connecticut-governor-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-ready-to-use-emergency-measure-to-protect-steel-sector-2018-08-15To read full article click hereWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-ready-to-use-emergency-measure-to-protect-steel-sector-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-gives-up-on-centre-line-lrt-bridge-over-river-for-now-2018-08-15Edmonton's Centre Line LRT is likely two decades away from being built, but on Tuesday city councillors agreed the train should go down Whyte Avenue...Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-gives-up-on-centre-line-lrt-bridge-over-river-for-now-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ontario-conservative-government-worries-transit-watchers-2018-08-15It has now been six weeks since the new Conservative government of Ontario was sworn into power. To read full article click hereWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ontario-conservative-government-worries-transit-watchers-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ipolitics-am-morneau-to-unveil-canadas-next-move-in-cross-border-standoff-over-steel-2018-08-15While the official advisory summoning reporters to one of Hamilton’s largest steel plants for a mid-morning announcement by Finance Minister Bill...Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ipolitics-am-morneau-to-unveil-canadas-next-move-in-cross-border-standoff-over-steel-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clock-ticking-toward-another-winter-without-rail-service-for-churchill-2018-08-15The window to repair the flooded rail line to Churchill is slowly shutting as no deal is in place to buy the rail line, but the push for action...Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/clock-ticking-toward-another-winter-without-rail-service-for-churchill-2018-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-will-use-auto-tariffs-as-very-big-hammer-in-nafta-talks-ambrose-2018-08-14Canada needs to be wary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential auto tariffs as it prepares to step back to the NAFTA negotiating table, according...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-will-use-auto-tariffs-as-very-big-hammer-in-nafta-talks-ambrose-2018-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-cant-reach-nafta-deal-without-canada-quebec-chief-negotiator-2018-08-14The Trump administration doesn't have the legal authority to sideswipe Canada and sign a bilateral trade deal with Mexico, Quebec's chief NAFTA...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-cant-reach-nafta-deal-without-canada-quebec-chief-negotiator-2018-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-confident-lrt-will-be-ready-2018-08-14Rideau Transit Group says it’s “confident” the Confederation Line will be ready to roll in November. To read full article click hereTue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-confident-lrt-will-be-ready-2018-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-to-fund-rail-bridge-project-over-mistassini-river-2018-08-14The Government of Quebec in Canada and the federal government have agreed to invest more than C$36.1m ($27.5m) to develop a rail bridge over the...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-to-fund-rail-bridge-project-over-mistassini-river-2018-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/not-even-trumps-trade-threats-can-slow-this-booming-port-in-a-tiny-canadian-town-2018-08-14Prince Rupert is hardly the place one would expect to find an international gateway that’s weathering the Trump trade storm better than any other...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/not-even-trumps-trade-threats-can-slow-this-booming-port-in-a-tiny-canadian-town-2018-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-falling-behind-in-the-race-to-build-elon-musks-hyperloop-2018-08-13To read full article click here.Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-falling-behind-in-the-race-to-build-elon-musks-hyperloop-2018-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-worlds-biggest-railway-operators-in-2018-2018-08-13Eurasia is home to some of the world's largest railroad operators such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, JSC Russian Railways and Indian Railways....Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-worlds-biggest-railway-operators-in-2018-2018-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-adds-part-time-jobs-sheds-full-time-ones-2018-08-13OTTAWA — The economy generated 54,100 net new jobs last month and saw its unemployment rate fall — but the headline improvements overshadowed weaker...Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-adds-part-time-jobs-sheds-full-time-ones-2018-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-supports-projects-to-prepare-canada-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-2018-08-13Groups in the Greater Toronto Area receive funding for research on connected and automated vehicles ... To read full article click here.Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-supports-projects-to-prepare-canada-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-2018-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-must-perform-if-canada-is-to-capture-exports-2018-08-10With crops in Europe, the Black Sea region and Australia suffering from moisture stress this summer, there could be an enhanced export opportunity...Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-must-perform-if-canada-is-to-capture-exports-2018-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-grain-plan-for-2018-19-2018-08-10Canada’s largest railway company says it’s confident it will be able to move Western Canada’s 2018-19 grain crop in a timely fashion, despite surging...Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-releases-grain-plan-for-2018-19-2018-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-us-appear-close-to-deal-on-key-auto-content-rules-as-canada-remains-on-nafta-sidelines-2018-08-10With Canada remaining on the NAFTA sidelines for a third straight week, the U.S. and Mexico met for more trade talks Wednesday, and appeared close to...Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-us-appear-close-to-deal-on-key-auto-content-rules-as-canada-remains-on-nafta-sidelines-2018-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-donald-trump-found-an-unlikely-ally-for-his-unorthodox-trade-strategy-big-labour-2018-08-10How Donald Trump found an unlikely ally for his unorthodox trade strategy — Big Labour... To read full article click here.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-donald-trump-found-an-unlikely-ally-for-his-unorthodox-trade-strategy-big-labour-2018-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-asks-court-to-block-lawsuit-over-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-line-2018-08-09In the latest development in a legal dispute that has cast doubt on the completion date of the province’s largest transit project, Metrolinx is going...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-asks-court-to-block-lawsuit-over-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-line-2018-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-acquires-majority-interest-in-turkish-railcar-builder-rayvag-2018-08-09LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. , Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX ) today announced that it has completed an agreement...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-acquires-majority-interest-in-turkish-railcar-builder-rayvag-2018-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-announces-2018-safety-award-winners-2018-08-09Ottawa, ON — The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) announced the winners of its annual Safety Awards, which recognize RAC member-companies’...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-announces-2018-safety-award-winners-2018-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-deals-with-flooding-underwater-subway-after-intense-rainstorm-2018-08-09The Toronto Transit Commission says a stretch of a subway line is still underwater and has been closed for about 12 hours. To read full article click...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-deals-with-flooding-underwater-subway-after-intense-rainstorm-2018-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-exports-hit-record-us-tariffs-hurt-steel-and-aluminum-2018-08-09OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian exports hit a record high in June, cutting the country’s trade deficit to its lowest in 17 months, although U.S. metals...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-exports-hit-record-us-tariffs-hurt-steel-and-aluminum-2018-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/foreign-affairs-minister-very-keen-to-quickly-wrap-up-nafta-2018-08-08Canada's foreign affairs minister says she's "very keen" to wrap up NAFTA renegotiations after sitting out the last round of talks between the U.S....Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/foreign-affairs-minister-very-keen-to-quickly-wrap-up-nafta-2018-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-going-ahead-with-taxes-on-16b-in-chinese-imports-2018-08-08Talks between China and the US have failed to produce an agreement on the issue, prompting China to retaliate with tariffs of its own and US...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-going-ahead-with-taxes-on-16b-in-chinese-imports-2018-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-level-nafta-preparation-meetings-set-for-ottawa-on-wednesday-2018-08-08Canada's ambassador to Washington will be in Ottawa Wednesday for a series of high level discussions with Canadian officials to prepare for the...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-level-nafta-preparation-meetings-set-for-ottawa-on-wednesday-2018-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-funding-rail-safety-105-new-projects-and-initiatives-to-increase-rail-safety-across-the-country-2018-08-08OTTAWA – The federal government is undertaking 105 new projects and initiatives to increase rail safety. Collectively, the projects will receive more...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-funding-rail-safety-105-new-projects-and-initiatives-to-increase-rail-safety-across-the-country-2018-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-in-august-canadas-us-envoy-says-thats-aspirational-but-will-work-for-it-2018-08-07Canada's ambassador to the United States says predictions that NAFTA talks can be settled by the end of month are "aspirational" — even if American...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-in-august-canadas-us-envoy-says-thats-aspirational-but-will-work-for-it-2018-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fake-deadlines-and-cautious-optimism-reading-trade-news-with-a-skeptical-eye-2018-08-07To read full article please click here.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fake-deadlines-and-cautious-optimism-reading-trade-news-with-a-skeptical-eye-2018-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-officials-study-canadas-investment-in-transit-infrastructure-2018-08-07A delegation of American Public Transportation Association (APTA) representatives visited four Canadian cities last month to learn how major...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-officials-study-canadas-investment-in-transit-infrastructure-2018-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-quick-to-brand-any-deviation-from-nafta-negotiating-hegemony-as-disloyalty-to-canada-2018-08-07The committee on un-Canadian activities has convened somewhere in a corner of the PMO’s communications office, and they’ve found certain...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-quick-to-brand-any-deviation-from-nafta-negotiating-hegemony-as-disloyalty-to-canada-2018-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-is-not-ruling-out-slapping-auto-tariffs-on-canada-2018-08-07A handshake agreement between the U.S. and the European Union reached in late July may have staved off the imposition of auto tariffs for German,...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-is-not-ruling-out-slapping-auto-tariffs-on-canada-2018-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-talks-with-us-will-cover-outstanding-nafta-issues-2018-08-03Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Thursday that talks with the United States to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-talks-with-us-will-cover-outstanding-nafta-issues-2018-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-vancouver-wants-tunnelled-skytrain-from-arbutus-to-ubc-2018-08-03The obvious choice for the remaining future rail rapid transit span between Arbutus Street and UBC is a continuous underground extension of...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-vancouver-wants-tunnelled-skytrain-from-arbutus-to-ubc-2018-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-20m-to-improve-rail-safety-but-nb-wont-see-any-of-it-2018-08-03Goverment will fund more than 100 projects to help with railway safety across Canada To read full article click hereFri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-give-20m-to-improve-rail-safety-but-nb-wont-see-any-of-it-2018-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-ai-and-data-technology-innovation-in-the-rail-industry-interview-with-gerhard-kress-2018-08-03Artificial intelligence acts as an enabler for many innovations in the rail industry. In this interview, I have spoken with Gerhard Kress , who is...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-ai-and-data-technology-innovation-in-the-rail-industry-interview-with-gerhard-kress-2018-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-reaches-record-levels-in-may-on-track-to-rise-higher-still-amid-pipeline-crunch-2018-08-03Calgary – Canadian shipments of oil via rail have hit an all-time record high, and analysts expect shipments to go higher amid a pipeline crunch. To...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-reaches-record-levels-in-may-on-track-to-rise-higher-still-amid-pipeline-crunch-2018-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-say-nafta-deal-on-auto-content-rules-close-as-us-displays-flexibility-2018-08-02The United States and Mexico are nearing a deal on the key issue of autos content rules at talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement,...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-say-nafta-deal-on-auto-content-rules-close-as-us-displays-flexibility-2018-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-its-getting-close-to-a-us-deal-on-autos-content-rules-at-nafta-2018-08-02TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The United States and Mexico are getting close to a deal on the key issue of autos content rules at talks to renew the NAFTA...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-says-its-getting-close-to-a-us-deal-on-autos-content-rules-at-nafta-2018-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-as-canada-waits-for-pipelines-record-volumes-of-oil-move-by-rail-2018-08-02Canadian oil exports moving by train have set another record and the tren d wont be derailed anytime soon - To read full article click hereThu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/varcoe-as-canada-waits-for-pipelines-record-volumes-of-oil-move-by-rail-2018-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-207-million-to-improve-rail-safety-2018-08-02OTTAWA , Aug. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - With over 40,000 kilometres of track, the rail system connects Canadians by moving people and goods across the country...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-207-million-to-improve-rail-safety-2018-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-talks-with-mexico-on-new-nafta-near-completion-wilbur-ross-says-2018-08-01Negotiations with Mexico on an update to the North American Free Trade Agreement are going well and may be close to wrapping up, U.S. Commerce...Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-talks-with-mexico-on-new-nafta-near-completion-wilbur-ross-says-2018-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/very-big-or-no-big-deal-what-this-weeks-trade-news-means-for-canada-2018-08-01To read full article click hereWed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/very-big-or-no-big-deal-what-this-weeks-trade-news-means-for-canada-2018-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seth-rogen-is-officially-the-voice-of-reason-for-ttc-etiquette-2018-08-01Its official – Seth Rogen is the new voice of the TTC. To read full article click hereWed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seth-rogen-is-officially-the-voice-of-reason-for-ttc-etiquette-2018-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-set-to-approve-first-device-for-testing-drivers-saliva-for-cannabis-2018-08-01OTTAWA — The federal government’s crackdown on drug-impaired driving has taken a big step forward, as the Justice Department is set to give its...Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-set-to-approve-first-device-for-testing-drivers-saliva-for-cannabis-2018-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-manitoba-railway-getting-upgrade-2018-08-01The Central Manito ba Railway is set for a multi-million dollar faceflift To read full article click hereWed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-manitoba-railway-getting-upgrade-2018-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nobodys-declaring-war-on-canada-us-trade-rep-says-amid-senate-concerns-about-tariffs-2018-07-30OTTAWA – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer defended American President Donald Trump's approach to tariffs Thursday, amid questions from...Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nobodys-declaring-war-on-canada-us-trade-rep-says-amid-senate-concerns-about-tariffs-2018-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-nafta-deal-with-mexico-could-secure-concessions-from-canada-us-trade-representative-says-2018-07-30The U.S. is hoping for a NAFTA agreement with Mexico this summer that would prompt Canada to soften its negotiating position, U.S. Trade...Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-nafta-deal-with-mexico-could-secure-concessions-from-canada-us-trade-representative-says-2018-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-threatens-to-bring-down-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-rome-2018-07-30ROME—Italy’s new government wants to reject a painstakingly negotiated trade deal between the European Union and Canada, and that is welcome news to...Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-threatens-to-bring-down-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-rome-2018-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-first-valley-line-light-rail-vehicle-arrives-in-edmonton-2018-07-30Mayor Don Iveson is confident the Valley Line LRT will be finished on time To watch video click hereMon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-first-valley-line-light-rail-vehicle-arrives-in-edmonton-2018-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-conductors-engineers-ratify-four-year-deal-2018-07-30Conductors and engineers for Canadian Pacific Railway have voted for labour peace following a 33-hour strike in late May. To read full article click...Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-conductors-engineers-ratify-four-year-deal-2018-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carmakers-surge-as-america-europe-step-back-from-brink-of-trade-war-2018-07-27To read full article click hereFri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carmakers-surge-as-america-europe-step-back-from-brink-of-trade-war-2018-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorry-about-trump-us-senators-apologize-to-alberta-for-crippling-tariffs-2018-07-27The words were whispered quietly by senators and legislators to Alberta’s trade minister this week at a summit in Washington state — “Sorry,” they...Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorry-about-trump-us-senators-apologize-to-alberta-for-crippling-tariffs-2018-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-from-canada-to-portland-being-considered-2018-07-27OLYMPIA, Wash. (KOIN) -- A new in-depth study will look at the potential for one-hour trips from Vancouver, BC to Seattle and Portland -- creating...Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-from-canada-to-portland-being-considered-2018-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cn-ceo-sees-ongoing-volume-growth-despite-us-trade-uncertainty-2018-07-27CN Rail just made him permanent CEO after more than two decades with the company. J.J. Ruest joins BNN Bloomberg to talk about the positives for CN...Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cn-ceo-sees-ongoing-volume-growth-despite-us-trade-uncertainty-2018-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-us-steel-tariffs-put-hamilton-in-crosshairs-of-international-trade-battle-2018-07-26The Spectator’s Steve Buist takes a look at what the tariffs mean on both sides of the border, and their impact on the steel industry in this city To...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-us-steel-tariffs-put-hamilton-in-crosshairs-of-international-trade-battle-2018-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-insist-on-nafta-as-a-three-way-deal-2018-07-26Canadian and Mexican officials insisted on Wednesday that the North American Free Trade Agreement remain a trilateral pact and reiterated their...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-insist-on-nafta-as-a-three-way-deal-2018-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-derailment-near-emerson-caused-by-rail-failure-transportation-safety-board-says-2018-07-26A train derailment that happened near Emerson last August was caused by a welding failure in the tracks underneath it, the Transportation Safety...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-derailment-near-emerson-caused-by-rail-failure-transportation-safety-board-says-2018-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-various-appointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2018-07-26OTTAWA , July 25, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments. The appointees come...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-various-appointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2018-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-providing-25k-for-rail-transport-emissions-reduction-project-2018-07-26A University of Alberta project is developing a computerized method to optimize the loading of trains in order to reduce wind drag To read full...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-providing-25k-for-rail-transport-emissions-reduction-project-2018-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tapping-12b-us-to-help-farmers-affected-by-tariffs-2018-07-25The U.S. government announced a $12 billion US plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with...Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tapping-12b-us-to-help-farmers-affected-by-tariffs-2018-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-bailout-trump-administration-plans-to-offer-12-billion-in-emergency-aid-for-farmers-hurt-by-tariffs-2018-07-25The Trump administration plans to offer up to $12 billion in aid to farmers hit by tariffs on their goods, an emergency bailout intended to ease the...Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-bailout-trump-administration-plans-to-offer-12-billion-in-emergency-aid-for-farmers-hurt-by-tariffs-2018-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-surrey-envisions-150-kilometres-of-light-rail-transit-2018-07-25It’s an ‘initial long-range rapid transit vision concept, at a City of Surrey population of one million people and 500,000 jobs’ To read full article...Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-surrey-envisions-150-kilometres-of-light-rail-transit-2018-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reports-27-net-income-jump-as-ruest-named-ceo-2018-07-25Improved results come the same day... To read full article click hereWed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reports-27-net-income-jump-as-ruest-named-ceo-2018-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hits-back-at-trumps-illegal-solar-panel-tariffs-with-nafta-challenge-2018-07-24OTTAWA – The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panels , saying the 30 per cent charge is...Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hits-back-at-trumps-illegal-solar-panel-tariffs-with-nafta-challenge-2018-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-pushing-for-nafta-deal-with-us-canada-by-end-of-august-2018-07-24Mexico is redoubling its efforts to reach a NAFTA agreement with the U.S. and Canada by the end of August to increase certainty for investors and...Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-pushing-for-nafta-deal-with-us-canada-by-end-of-august-2018-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/challenges-and-opportunities-climate-change-rail-talks-bring-both-to-churchill-2018-07-24A northern Manitoba community on the shore of Hudson Bay is having an identity crisis. To read full article click hereTue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/challenges-and-opportunities-climate-change-rail-talks-bring-both-to-churchill-2018-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-community-is-trapped-surrey-councillor-renews-call-to-move-crescent-beach-rail-lines-2018-07-24A Surrey councillor is renewing calls for a study into moving railway lines in the Crescent Beach area of the city. To read full article click hereTue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-community-is-trapped-surrey-councillor-renews-call-to-move-crescent-beach-rail-lines-2018-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-optimistic-about-nafta-talks-despite-trade-tensions-at-g20-2018-07-23The finance ministers for Mexico and Canada on Sunday said they were optimistic about NAFTA talks with the United States, even as trade tensions...Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-optimistic-about-nafta-talks-despite-trade-tensions-at-g20-2018-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-mccallum-wants-to-stop-lrt-in-surrey-but-it-may-not-be-possible-2018-07-23Mayoral candidate wants to redirect money into SkyTrain to Langley, while TransLink says it's not so simple To read full article click hereMon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-mccallum-wants-to-stop-lrt-in-surrey-but-it-may-not-be-possible-2018-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-ambassador-expects-nafta-talks-will-resume-in-the-next-few-weeks-2018-07-23David MacNaughton says coming to an agreement on autos could unlock negotiations To read full article click hereMon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-ambassador-expects-nafta-talks-will-resume-in-the-next-few-weeks-2018-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-deal-eu-resists-trumps-zero-tariff-trade-offer-prepares-new-list-of-sanctions-to-add-pressure-2018-07-23President Trump offered European nations and other countries a zero-tariff deal as a way out of an escalating trade war, but so far he has no takers...Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-deal-eu-resists-trumps-zero-tariff-trade-offer-prepares-new-list-of-sanctions-to-add-pressure-2018-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-canada-rail-conference-members-vote-in-favour-of-cp-rail-agreement-2018-07-23CA LGARY — The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says members have voted about 65 per cent in favour of a four-year deal with Canadian Pacific Railway...Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-canada-rail-conference-members-vote-in-favour-of-cp-rail-agreement-2018-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-transportation-secures-first-locomotive-deal-in-chile-to-continue-growth-in-south-american-market-2018-07-20CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2018--GE Transportation (NYSE: GE) will supply Chilean private transport provider FCAB – Ferrocarril de Antofagasta...Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-transportation-secures-first-locomotive-deal-in-chile-to-continue-growth-in-south-american-market-2018-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-ford-and-premier-couillard-strengthen-economic-ties-between-ontario-and-quebec-2018-07-20Working together to drive economic growth and boost job creation will benefit Canadians nationwide To read full article click hereFri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-ford-and-premier-couillard-strengthen-economic-ties-between-ontario-and-quebec-2018-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ambassador-rejects-trumps-justification-for-tariffs-on-canada-2018-07-20Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says President Donald Trump's repeated citing of national security issues to justify tariffs targeting Canada is...Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ambassador-rejects-trumps-justification-for-tariffs-on-canada-2018-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-plays-down-trump-comments-on-nafta-sees-trilateral-deal-2018-07-20Canada on Thursday played down U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that he might seek separate trade deals with NAFTA partners Canada and...Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-plays-down-trump-comments-on-nafta-sees-trilateral-deal-2018-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exo-says-it-can-no-longer-guarantee-montreals-suburban-trains-will-arrive-on-time-2018-07-19North and south crown transit authority says commuters 'held hostage' by REM construction on its tracks To read full article click hereThu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exo-says-it-can-no-longer-guarantee-montreals-suburban-trains-will-arrive-on-time-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-mayoral-candidate-doug-mccallum-wants-to-halt-light-rail-projects-to-guildford-and-newton-2018-07-19Metro Vancouver may never get a street-level light-rail system like the ones in Portland, Calgary, and several other North American cities. To read...Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-mayoral-candidate-doug-mccallum-wants-to-halt-light-rail-projects-to-guildford-and-newton-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-kelly-donald-trumps-tariff-hypocrisy-2018-07-19It’s a classic case of political hypocrisy; the United States has filed a number of challenges at the World Trade Organization against Canada, the...Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-kelly-donald-trumps-tariff-hypocrisy-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frustrated-lawmakers-threaten-action-on-trumps-tariffs-2018-07-19WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers are losing patience with the Trump administration's reliance on tariffs to win trade disputes and are talking increasingly...Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/frustrated-lawmakers-threaten-action-on-trumps-tariffs-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-investigating-cn-train-derailment-2018-07-19Transport Canada says it’s following up with Canadian National Railway in the aftermath of a multi-car derailment in Sarnia’s rail yard. To read full...Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-investigating-cn-train-derailment-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-cabinet-shuffle-2018-07-19Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced some noteworthy changes to his Cabinet lineup. Whether it is beefed up regional representation...Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-cabinet-shuffle-2018-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-downtown-brampton-lrt-route-not-dead-yet-2018-07-18Despite Brampton council refusing provincial money to build a light rail transit extension along Hurontario Street in 2015, city staff continue to...Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-downtown-brampton-lrt-route-not-dead-yet-2018-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cleanup-begins-after-cp-rail-train-derails-west-of-montreal-2018-07-18Some of the cars contained diesel and propane but only car that leaked carried vegetable oil To read full article click hereWed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cleanup-begins-after-cp-rail-train-derails-west-of-montreal-2018-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-wants-to-put-digital-signs-on-its-bridges-in-downtown-calgary-2018-07-18Sign application raises concerns for area residents and community groups To read full article click hereWed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-wants-to-put-digital-signs-on-its-bridges-in-downtown-calgary-2018-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-launches-tariff-challenge-at-wto-against-canada-mexico-turkey-china-and-eu-2018-07-18American trade rep says original tariffs were justified, but retaliatory tariffs are not To read full article click hereWed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-launches-tariff-challenge-at-wto-against-canada-mexico-turkey-china-and-eu-2018-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-in-no-rush-to-reject-eu-canada-trade-deal-farm-minister-2018-07-17BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Italy is in no hurry to bring the European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada to a parliamentary vote, its farm minister...Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-in-no-rush-to-reject-eu-canada-trade-deal-farm-minister-2018-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceres-is-getting-serious-about-crude-by-rail-out-of-northgate-2018-07-17R egina, Northgate – When the Ceres Northgate Terminal, previously called the Ceres Northgate C ommodity Hub, was first initiated, crude-by-rail was...Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceres-is-getting-serious-about-crude-by-rail-out-of-northgate-2018-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-supports-the-canada-china-year-of-tourism-2018-07-17TORONTO , July 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is delighted to promote the Canada-China Year of Tourism (CCYT) by displaying the...Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-supports-the-canada-china-year-of-tourism-2018-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-removes-ontarios-trade-representative-in-washington-2018-07-17Premier Doug Ford has dismissed Ontario’s representative in Washington at a time of unresolved trade talks in the U.S. capital, a move that is part...Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-doug-ford-removes-ontarios-trade-representative-in-washington-2018-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-files-challenge-against-canadian-tariffs-with-wto-2018-07-17The United States says it's firing back at the Canadian government's recent retaliatory tariffs on American imports by launching a formal challenge...Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-files-challenge-against-canadian-tariffs-with-wto-2018-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-2389m-in-ontario-rail-infrastructure-2018-07-16The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is planning to invest C$315m ($238.9m) this year in an effort to strengthen the rail network across the...Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-2389m-in-ontario-rail-infrastructure-2018-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/owner-of-rail-line-to-churchill-appeals-order-to-fix-flood-damaged-tracks-2018-07-16Legal fight continues as rail line remains broken, tensions still high in remote Manitoba town To read full article click hereMon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/owner-of-rail-line-to-churchill-appeals-order-to-fix-flood-damaged-tracks-2018-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plan-for-faster-train-travel-in-ontario-and-quebec-sputters-only-10-of-33m-spent-2018-07-16More than two years after the federal government set aside $3.3 million to look into the possibility of a new, faster rail link between major cities...Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plan-for-faster-train-travel-in-ontario-and-quebec-sputters-only-10-of-33m-spent-2018-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/game-planning-to-save-a-railroad-2018-07-16Sault Ste. Marie takes lead in lobbying for government dollars for short-line railway To read full article click hereMon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/game-planning-to-save-a-railroad-2018-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-offers-first-look-inside-an-ottawa-light-rail-transit-station-2018-07-16The City of Ottawa has provided a sneak peek inside one of the Light Rail stations slated to open on the Confederation Line later this year, at the...Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-offers-first-look-inside-an-ottawa-light-rail-transit-station-2018-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-freight-train-hauling-pulp-derails-beside-lake-in-southern-bc-2018-07-13PEMBERTON, B.C. — A derailment involving a Canadian National Railway freight has toppled one car into a lake and left a second partially in the water...Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-freight-train-hauling-pulp-derails-beside-lake-in-southern-bc-2018-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trump-administration-bashes-china-on-trade-us-officials-visit-to-mexico-revives-hope-for-nafta-2018-07-13U.S. officials visit Mexico City Friday to meet with its president-elect and current government, a trip that has added to speculation that the Trump...Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trump-administration-bashes-china-on-trade-us-officials-visit-to-mexico-revives-hope-for-nafta-2018-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-couple-say-theyve-secured-half-of-600m-needed-to-build-banff-passenger-train-2018-07-13Jan Waterous says a private investor has agreed to pony up roughly $300 million To read full article click hereFri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/banff-couple-say-theyve-secured-half-of-600m-needed-to-build-banff-passenger-train-2018-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-provides-research-grants-to-reduce-air-emissions-from-rail-transportation-2018-07-13RIMOUSKI, QC , July 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Clean growth is essential for Canada's transportation system – to meet our emission reduction targets, grow our...Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-provides-research-grants-to-reduce-air-emissions-from-rail-transportation-2018-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-china-trade-bashing-gives-new-hope-for-nafta-progress-2018-07-12U.S. officials are visiting Mexico Friday, adding to speculation that the Trump administration may be looking for a victory on another trade front...Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-china-trade-bashing-gives-new-hope-for-nafta-progress-2018-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/de-blasio-and-byford-finally-have-a-face-to-face-2018-07-12Seven months after Andy Byford took over NYC Transit, he got his first face-to-face with Mayor Bill de Blasio. To read full article click hereThu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/de-blasio-and-byford-finally-have-a-face-to-face-2018-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-freight-train-derails-near-pemberton-bc-2018-07-12Cars were carrying wood products; no dangerous goods involved: spokesperson To read full article click hereThu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-freight-train-derails-near-pemberton-bc-2018-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thailands-high-speed-rail-project-enjoys-popularity-among-bidders-2018-07-12The Thai Government has announced it has received over 30 bids from local and international companies to build the country’s first high-speed railway...Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thailands-high-speed-rail-project-enjoys-popularity-among-bidders-2018-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-company-making-big-investment-in-brampton-2018-07-12CN announced that it’s investing a whopping $315 million across the province to expand the rail network across Ontario. To read full article click...Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-company-making-big-investment-in-brampton-2018-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/only-land-link-to-churchill-man-may-be-sold-and-revived-rail-company-2018-07-11The company that owns a broken rail line to Churchill in northern Manitoba says talks to sell the line and restore it are back on. To read full...Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/only-land-link-to-churchill-man-may-be-sold-and-revived-rail-company-2018-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-is-back-on-board-for-annual-lpga-tour-tournament-2018-07-11AURORA, Ont. — There was never a doubt in Keith Creel's mind regarding the merits of Canadian Pacific Railway continuing to sponsor the Women's Open...Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-is-back-on-board-for-annual-lpga-tour-tournament-2018-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-315m-to-upgrade-ontario-operations-2018-07-11CN Rail to invest $315M to upgrade Ontario operations To read full article click hereWed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-315m-to-upgrade-ontario-operations-2018-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-board-appoints-rick-leary-as-ceo-2018-07-11The next CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission will be the same person who has held the job on an interim basis for the last six-and-a-half months....Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-board-appoints-rick-leary-as-ceo-2018-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiations-on-proposed-sale-of-hudson-bay-railway-have-broken-down-owner-says-2018-07-10Canadian Transportation Agency files railway repair order in Federal Court, making it enforceable as a court order To read full article click hereTue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiations-on-proposed-sale-of-hudson-bay-railway-have-broken-down-owner-says-2018-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/24-new-canada-line-cars-arriving-in-2020-will-have-an-improved-train-design-2018-07-10There will be some slight improvements to the interior design of the new, additional Canada Line trains that will be coming online by the end of...Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/24-new-canada-line-cars-arriving-in-2020-will-have-an-improved-train-design-2018-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-signal-maintainers-ratify-three-year-deal-2018-07-10Signal and communications employees with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) have voted to accept a tentative three-year deal that helped end a 33-hour...Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-signal-maintainers-ratify-three-year-deal-2018-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-big-challenges-for-the-ttcs-next-ceo-2018-07-10The TTC board is getting closer to selecting a new CEO, and experts say whoever it is will have some big challenges ahead of them. To read full...Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-big-challenges-for-the-ttcs-next-ceo-2018-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monique-keiran-a-dashboard-snooze-button-isnt-coming-anytime-soon-2018-07-09Edmonton and Calgary announced recently that they would begin a pilot project with driverless shuttle buses this year. To read full article click hereMon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/monique-keiran-a-dashboard-snooze-button-isnt-coming-anytime-soon-2018-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-guarantee-lrt-will-be-ready-by-november-deadline-2018-07-09With less than four months to go until Ottawa's $2.1-billion LRT system is supposed to be turned over to the city, the general manager of OC Transpo...Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-guarantee-lrt-will-be-ready-by-november-deadline-2018-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-laurent-troger-keep-bombardiers-rail-division-on-the-right-track-2018-07-09Running the conglomerate's most profitable division, Bombardier Transportation's chief says: 'We now have the foundation for a complete...Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-laurent-troger-keep-bombardiers-rail-division-on-the-right-track-2018-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-invests-up-to-15m-to-study-public-transit-projects-including-montreals-pink-line-2018-07-09Quebec's Transport Ministry will invest up to $15 million to study a number of public transit projects in the Montreal area, including the Pink Line,...Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-invests-up-to-15m-to-study-public-transit-projects-including-montreals-pink-line-2018-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-joins-cn-in-rejuvenating-grain-hopper-car-fleet-2018-07-09New-generation hopper cars are shorter, carry more grain, and are faster to load and unload To read full article click hereMon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-joins-cn-in-rejuvenating-grain-hopper-car-fleet-2018-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-hopper-cars-are-not-for-sale-ottawa-2018-07-06The Canadian government has no plans to sell its fleet of hopper cars. Instead, the cars will remain in service until they have reached the end of...Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-hopper-cars-are-not-for-sale-ottawa-2018-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-he-exits-marc-brazeau-reflects-and-looks-ahead-2018-07-06Technology changes, labour challenges and battles centred around CASIS – all are big tests facing the automotive aftermarket in the coming years. And...Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-he-exits-marc-brazeau-reflects-and-looks-ahead-2018-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-signal-maintainers-ratify-three-year-deal-2018-07-06Signal and communications employees with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) have voted to accept a tentative three-year deal that helped end a 33-hour...Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-signal-maintainers-ratify-three-year-deal-2018-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-improvements-for-airport-public-transit-2018-07-06he city is looking for public input on how best to establish transit service between the airport and future LRT stations in northeast Calgary. .. To...Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-improvements-for-airport-public-transit-2018-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-from-the-chair-on-the-5-year-anniversary-of-the-tragic-rail-accident-in-lac-megantic-quebec-2018-07-05GATINEAU , QC, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Early in the morning of July 6, 2013 , a train carrying 7.7 million litres of petroleum crude oil derailed in the...Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-from-the-chair-on-the-5-year-anniversary-of-the-tragic-rail-accident-in-lac-megantic-quebec-2018-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seeks-intensive-nafta-talks-even-if-trumps-in-no-rush-to-sign-2018-07-05The federal Liberal government is determined to rekindle intensive talks on a new continental trade pact this summer — even though President Donald...Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seeks-intensive-nafta-talks-even-if-trumps-in-no-rush-to-sign-2018-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-investing-up-to-15m-to-study-public-transit-projects-including-montreals-pink-line-2018-07-05Quebec's Transport Ministry will invest up to $15 million to study a number of public transit projects in the Montreal area, including the Pink Line,...Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-investing-up-to-15m-to-study-public-transit-projects-including-montreals-pink-line-2018-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-transportation-infrastructure-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay-2018-07-04HUNDER BAY, ON , July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The quality of Canada's transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country's trade corridors are...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-transportation-infrastructure-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-austrian-national-railways-sign-call-off-order-for-25-talent-3-trains-2018-07-04he leading rail technology provider, Bombardier Transportation and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) signed a call-off order for the delivery of 25...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-austrian-national-railways-sign-call-off-order-for-25-talent-3-trains-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faye-ackermans-reappointed-to-transportation-safety-board-2018-07-04Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, announced the reappointment of Faye Ackermans to the Canadian Transportation...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faye-ackermans-reappointed-to-transportation-safety-board-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/largest-us-business-group-attacks-trump-on-tariffs-2018-07-04The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation's largest business group and customarily a close ally of President Donald Trump's Republican Party, is...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/largest-us-business-group-attacks-trump-on-tariffs-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-warns-trump-of-300b-in-retaliation-if-he-puts-tariffs-on-autos-2018-07-04The European Union is slamming the Trump administration for considering tariffs on auto imports, saying they could lead to global retaliation against...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-warns-trump-of-300b-in-retaliation-if-he-puts-tariffs-on-autos-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/if-canada-wants-to-fight-trumps-tariffs-it-should-target-coal-shipped-out-of-bc-economist-2018-07-04Punitive levies on dozens of American products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum are set to kick in and will impact...Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/if-canada-wants-to-fight-trumps-tariffs-it-should-target-coal-shipped-out-of-bc-economist-2018-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-invests-in-road-rail-for-port-ofvancouver-2018-07-03Two of the projects are led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with investment from the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway...Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-invests-in-road-rail-for-port-ofvancouver-2018-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-legalisation-of-marijuana-and-the-workplace-2018-07-03With the legalisation of marijuana in Canada on 17 October 2018, employers will face additional challenges concerning the use and possession of...Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-legalisation-of-marijuana-and-the-workplace-2018-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-board-mayors-council-approve-billion-dollar-transit-improvement-plan-2018-07-03The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and the TransLink Board of Directors approved the largest investment in Metro Vancouver, B.C.,...Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-board-mayors-council-approve-billion-dollar-transit-improvement-plan-2018-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-tariffs-result-in-40-layoffs-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-2018-07-03A manufacturing company is laying off workers in Ontario in response to American tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. ... To read full article...Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-tariffs-result-in-40-layoffs-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-2018-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-caught-between-rate-hike-and-trade-war-2018-06-29Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is under pressure to justify another rate hike or risk credibility by changing course, with a clear-cut case...Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-caught-between-rate-hike-and-trade-war-2018-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gas-tax-hike-could-cover-funding-gap-for-surrey-lrt-other-transit-expansions-2018-06-29Metro Vancouver's mayors have voted to go ahead with a $7.3-billion transit expansion plan, which includes a controversial source of funding. To read...Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gas-tax-hike-could-cover-funding-gap-for-surrey-lrt-other-transit-expansions-2018-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-crossing-on-idle-en-line-green-lighted-for-upgrade-2018-06-29Capital Regional District directors reluctantly recommended approval Wednesday of spending $500,000 for improvements to another rail crossing on the...Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-crossing-on-idle-en-line-green-lighted-for-upgrade-2018-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-2-canadas-transportation-safety-board-urges-update-of-rail-employee-training-2018-06-29MONTREAL, June 27 (Reuters) - Canada’s Transportation Safety Board urged the country’s regulator on Wednesday to update rules for training railway...Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-2-canadas-transportation-safety-board-urges-update-of-rail-employee-training-2018-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-war-liberals-unveil-final-list-of-american-tariff-targets-2018-06-29The government plans up to $2B in support for Canadian steel, aluminum, and manufacturing sectors. To read full article click hereFri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-war-liberals-unveil-final-list-of-american-tariff-targets-2018-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-told-g-7-leaders-that-nato-is-as-bad-as-nafta-2018-06-28President Trump told Group of Seven (G-7) member leaders at the summit in Canada earlier this month that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-told-g-7-leaders-that-nato-is-as-bad-as-nafta-2018-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-told-g-7-leaders-that-nato-is-as-bad-as-nafta-report-2018-06-28President Trump told Group of Seven (G-7) member leaders at the summit in Canada earlier this month that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-told-g-7-leaders-that-nato-is-as-bad-as-nafta-report-2018-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transportation-safety-board-urges-updated-training-for-rail-employees-2018-06-28MONTREAL, June 27 (Reuters) - Canada’s Transportation Safety Board urged the country’s regulator on Wednesday to update training standards for...Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transportation-safety-board-urges-updated-training-for-rail-employees-2018-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-derailment-in-new-westminster-closes-front-street-2018-06-28Front Street in New Westminster is shut down this morning, after a CN freight train derailed. To read full article click hereThu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-derailment-in-new-westminster-closes-front-street-2018-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-train-manufacturers-to-compete-for-via-rail-fleet-renewal-contract-2018-06-28Canadian passenger operator VIA Rail has revealed the shortlist of rolling stock manufacturers for the Quebec City-Windsor fleet renewal programme....Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-train-manufacturers-to-compete-for-via-rail-fleet-renewal-contract-2018-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-the-government-of-canada-invests-in-road-and-rail-infrastructure-for-the-port-of-vancouver-and-canadian-national-2018-06-27The quality of Canada's transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country's trade corridors are key to the success of Canadian firms in...Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-the-government-of-canada-invests-in-road-and-rail-infrastructure-for-the-port-of-vancouver-and-canadian-national-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-finance-minister-says-wants-nafta-talks-to-resume-soon-2018-06-27OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Tuesday he wants NAFTA negotiations to resume as soon as possible, adding that...Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-finance-minister-says-wants-nafta-talks-to-resume-soon-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-and-tory-on-same-track-2018-06-27Premier-designate Doug Ford is open to a sit down with Mayor John Tory “soon,” but he wants to talk subways. To read full article click hereWed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-and-tory-on-same-track-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-what-they-are-and-how-they-would-work-2018-06-27The Trump administration and China’s leadership have threatened to impose tariffs on $50 billion of each other’s goods. To read full article click...Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-tariffs-what-they-are-and-how-they-would-work-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tariffs-could-tip-canada-into-recession-trade-committee-told-2018-06-27Canada's $16.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs kick in Sunday To read full article click hereWed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tariffs-could-tip-canada-into-recession-trade-committee-told-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-signs-contract-with-canadian-pacific-for-30-modernized-locomotives-2018-06-27ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., today announced it has been chosen by Canadian Pacific to supply an...Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-signs-contract-with-canadian-pacific-for-30-modernized-locomotives-2018-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-in-port-rail-projects-at-port-of-vancouver-2018-06-26The government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is granting CA$167 million (US$128.46 million) for three projects at the Port of...Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-in-port-rail-projects-at-port-of-vancouver-2018-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-fate-could-change-timing-of-2019-federal-election-expert-2018-06-26An expert on Canada-U.S. relations says he could see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau triggering a federal election earlier than planned next year if...Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-fate-could-change-timing-of-2019-federal-election-expert-2018-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorting-out-complex-web-of-companies-multiple-lawsuits-a-challenge-facing-churchill-rail-line-buyers-2018-06-26CBC found several recent lawsuits on record involving Omnitrax and related corporate entities To read full article click hereTue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorting-out-complex-web-of-companies-multiple-lawsuits-a-challenge-facing-churchill-rail-line-buyers-2018-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-passes-pot-bill-paving-way-for-legal-cannabis-in-8-to-12-weeks-2018-06-26Senators have voted to pass the federal government's bill legalizing recreational marijuana by a vote of 52-29, with two abstentions, paving the way...Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-passes-pot-bill-paving-way-for-legal-cannabis-in-8-to-12-weeks-2018-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-2018-speaker-announcement-2018-06-26Attention all CARS Members, Speaker Announcement We are happy to announce the confirmation of the following Executives: Scott MacDonald - SVP...Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-2018-speaker-announcement-2018-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-10-million-in-nova-scotias-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-25HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX:) (NYSE:) said today it plans to invest $10 million across Nova Scotia in 2018 to...Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-10-million-in-nova-scotias-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-30-million-in-new-brunswicks-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-25MONCTON, New Brunswick, June 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX:) (NYSE:) said today it plans to invest $30 million in New Brunswick in 2018 to...Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-investing-30-million-in-new-brunswicks-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-sends-letter-to-trudeau-calling-for-more-nato-spending-2018-06-25OTTAWA -- As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Brussels, U.S. President Donald Trump is calling on Canada...Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-sends-letter-to-trudeau-calling-for-more-nato-spending-2018-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-gets-167-million-infrastructure-investment-from-ottawa-for-three-projects-2018-06-25The monies are part of Ottawa's National Trade Corridors Fund, allocating $2B over 11 years to improve infrastructure that facilitates trade To read...Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-gets-167-million-infrastructure-investment-from-ottawa-for-three-projects-2018-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complex-50-street-railway-underpass-has-city-engineers-looking-for-options-2018-06-25City engineers recommended a new underpass for the upcoming 50 Street rail separation project but are questioning if that’s really the right option....Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complex-50-street-railway-underpass-has-city-engineers-looking-for-options-2018-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-made-in-modernizing-nafta-will-make-it-easier-to-trade-says-freeland-2018-06-22MONTREAL -- Progress made in negotiations to modernize NAFTA aren't getting much attention but they will make it easier for companies to conduct...Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-made-in-modernizing-nafta-will-make-it-easier-to-trade-says-freeland-2018-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cn-investing-30-million-in-new-brunswicks-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-22MONCTON, New Brunswick , June 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) said today it plans to invest $30 million in New Brunswick in 2018...Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cn-investing-30-million-in-new-brunswicks-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-reveals-21b-lrt-plan-eyes-2028-launch-2018-06-22Gatineau has unveiled its ambitious vision for a 26-kilometre, $2.1-billion light rail line that will link the Aylmer and Plateau sectors to its...Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-reveals-21b-lrt-plan-eyes-2028-launch-2018-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-loves-subways-so-much-hes-vowing-to-build-them-to-pickering-markham-2018-06-22Incoming premier also attacks light rail as an alternative To read full article click hereFri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-loves-subways-so-much-hes-vowing-to-build-them-to-pickering-markham-2018-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-considers-four-companies-for-the-manufacture-of-their-new-fleet-2018-06-22With a brand-new fleet of modern trains servicing the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, VIA Rail will offer customers a renewed and improved travel...Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-considers-four-companies-for-the-manufacture-of-their-new-fleet-2018-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-names-marc-roy-as-chief-of-staff-2018-06-21Transport Minister Marc Garneau has tapped his director of communications by the same first name, Marc Roy, to take over as his new chief of staff as...Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-names-marc-roy-as-chief-of-staff-2018-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-reminds-you-about-train-safety-2018-06-21There have been a couple of tragic incidents regarding railway accidents in the Portage area recently. Winnipeg CN Police Constable Lise Aquin was in...Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-police-reminds-you-about-train-safety-2018-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-announces-21b-plan-for-lrt-2018-06-21The line would connect western Gatineau residents to the city's downtown core, and also to Ottawa, crossing the Prince of Wales and Alexandra...Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-announces-21b-plan-for-lrt-2018-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-receives-130-million-for-railway-infrastructure-2018-06-21WINNIPEG — With a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles across Canada and mid-America, as part of its $3.4-billion capital program for...Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-receives-130-million-for-railway-infrastructure-2018-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ccabs-progressive-aboriginal-relations-par-certification-2018-06-21Dear CARS member, CARS is undertaking an initiative to encourage its suppliers to become members of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses...Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ccabs-progressive-aboriginal-relations-par-certification-2018-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-orders-hudson-bay-railway-to-repair-line-to-churchill-2018-06-20A complaint filed by the Manitoba NDP caucus regarding the OmniTrax-owned Hudson Bay Railway refusing to perform the repairs needed to restore rail...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-orders-hudson-bay-railway-to-repair-line-to-churchill-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-165-billion-surrey-newton-guildford-lrt-line-will-be-privately-operated-2018-06-20Metro Vancouver’s first street-level light rail line will be privately operated, at least initially. To read full article click hereWed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-165-billion-surrey-newton-guildford-lrt-line-will-be-privately-operated-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effort-to-save-sudbury-sault-rail-link-gains-steam-2018-06-20A city initiative geared towards saving Huron Central Railway and ensuring railway tracks between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury receive the money they...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effort-to-save-sudbury-sault-rail-link-gains-steam-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-getting-there-in-nafta-talks-with-canada-mexico-2018-06-20U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday progress was being made in slow-moving talks to update the NAFTA trade accord between the United States,...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-getting-there-in-nafta-talks-with-canada-mexico-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/centreport-canada-inc-has-announced-the-distribution-of-a-request-for-proposals-for-a-development-partner-for-the-centreport-canada-rail-park-2018-06-20CentrePort seeks proposals from qualified persons to develop the CentrePort Canada Rail Park for industrial businesses that rely on rail transport as...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/centreport-canada-inc-has-announced-the-distribution-of-a-request-for-proposals-for-a-development-partner-for-the-centreport-canada-rail-park-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c210-million-in-saskatchewan-2018-06-20Canadian National Railway Co ( CNR.TO ) said on Tuesday it plans to invest C$210 million ($158 million) in Saskatchewan this year to expand its...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c210-million-in-saskatchewan-2018-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welland-canal-on-agenda-during-meetings-in-ottawa-2018-06-19Infrastructure, brownfield lands, and the Welland Canal were on the agenda when Welland's top officials met with federal ministers and ministries...Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/welland-canal-on-agenda-during-meetings-in-ottawa-2018-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-appealing-federal-order-to-repair-churchills-severed-railway-2018-06-19Omnitrax Canada will appeal the federal order to repair its railway to the northern Manitoba port of Churchill. To read full article click hereTue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-appealing-federal-order-to-repair-churchills-severed-railway-2018-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-heres-whats-happening-with-the-hurontario-lrt-project-in-mississauga-2018-06-19We are over the six month mark since construction activity started on Hurontario Street for the building of the Light Rail Transit system. At that...Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-heres-whats-happening-with-the-hurontario-lrt-project-in-mississauga-2018-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upping-ante-trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-2018-06-19WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Trade Representative to prepare new tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports Monday as the...Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upping-ante-trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-2018-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-in-for-fight-of-its-life-in-nafta-talks-expert-2018-06-19Canada will not get out of these NAFTA negotiations without giving President Donald Trump something to boast to electors about back home, an expert...Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-in-for-fight-of-its-life-in-nafta-talks-expert-2018-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ks-potash-10-year-sponsorship-brings-moose-jaws-short-line-101-back-on-track-2018-06-18Thanks to the support of K+S Potash, residents, local organizations and businesses in Moose Jaw, Sask., the Western Development Museum (WDM)...Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ks-potash-10-year-sponsorship-brings-moose-jaws-short-line-101-back-on-track-2018-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-nafta-and-the-fate-of-the-free-world-2018-06-18Here's where Freeland's two biggest files - defending democracy and saving open trade - intersect To read full article click hereMon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-nafta-and-the-fate-of-the-free-world-2018-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-service-highlights-history-at-40th-anniversary-lrt-celebration-2018-06-18Public transit enthusiasts didn't need a ticket to get a behind-the-scenes look at Edmonton's light-rail-transit system on Saturday. To read full...Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-service-highlights-history-at-40th-anniversary-lrt-celebration-2018-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-wont-ratify-eu-free-trade-deal-with-canada-says-new-farm-minister-2018-06-1898% of CETA came into effect last September on a provisional basis To read full article click hereMon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/italy-wont-ratify-eu-free-trade-deal-with-canada-says-new-farm-minister-2018-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-to-the-us-hit-3-year-high-2018-06-18Railway exports of crude oil from Western Canada are starting to increase, a welcome sign for producers who were forced to accept bigger price...Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-to-the-us-hit-3-year-high-2018-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-councillor-looking-to-extend-lrt-to-barrhaven-2018-06-15Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder want city council approval to start the process of extending light rail to Barrhaven. To read...Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-councillor-looking-to-extend-lrt-to-barrhaven-2018-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-faces-another-trade-test-in-eu-after-italy-says-it-wont-ratify-ceta-2018-06-15OTTAWA—Add Italy to the growing list of Canada’s trade headaches. To read full article click hereFri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-faces-another-trade-test-in-eu-after-italy-says-it-wont-ratify-ceta-2018-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-relations-at-a-low-after-trudeau-trump-trade-tiff-2018-06-15TORONTO -- For the first time in decades, one of the world's most durable and amicable alliances faces serious strain as Canadians -- widely seen as...Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-relations-at-a-low-after-trudeau-trump-trade-tiff-2018-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-exports-hit-three-year-high-as-canadian-oil-discounts-rise-2018-06-15CALGARY — Railway exports of crude oil from Western Canada are starting to increase, a welcome sign for producers who were forced to accept bigger...Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-exports-hit-three-year-high-as-canadian-oil-discounts-rise-2018-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-concerns-in-northern-bc-gain-support-2018-06-14The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) board has recently asked communities across B.C. to help them raise concerns about rail safety at the...Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-concerns-in-northern-bc-gain-support-2018-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corrected-canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c210-million-in-quebec-2018-06-14June 14 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co said on Thursday it plans to invest around C$210 million in Quebec this year to expand its railway...Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corrected-canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c210-million-in-quebec-2018-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-talks-to-industry-leaders-about-nafta-us-tariffs-2018-06-14Doug Ford, Ontario's premier-designate, met auto and steel industry representatives in Toronto on Wednesday to discuss "critical" NAFTA talks, U.S....Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/doug-ford-talks-to-industry-leaders-about-nafta-us-tariffs-2018-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-takes-on-trumps-mano-a-mano-mentality-2018-06-14OTTAWA —Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland urged the United States to resist the temptation to abandon the rules-based international order...Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-takes-on-trumps-mano-a-mano-mentality-2018-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brazeau-to-lead-railway-association-of-canada-2018-06-13The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has named Marc Brazeau as president and chief executive officer. To read full article click hereWed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brazeau-to-lead-railway-association-of-canada-2018-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-are-illegal-manufacturing-group-says-2018-06-13WINDSOR, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) is adding to the voices against steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by U.S....Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tariffs-are-illegal-manufacturing-group-says-2018-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-seeking-new-ceo-with-salary-up-to-356gs-2018-06-13Think you have what it takes to run the Red Rocke t? To read full article click hereWed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-seeking-new-ceo-with-salary-up-to-356gs-2018-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/to-strengthen-manitobas-rail-infrastructure-cn-will-invest-130-million-2018-06-13Canadian National Railway continues to invest in the country’s railway infrastructure with a focus on creating a reliable and efficient network… To...Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/to-strengthen-manitobas-rail-infrastructure-cn-will-invest-130-million-2018-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c320-mln-in-alberta-2018-06-13June 12 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway said on Tuesday that it would invest C$320 million ($246.06 million) in Alberta to expand its railway...Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c320-mln-in-alberta-2018-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-offer-15000-signing-bonuses-to-woo-workers-amid-labour-shortage-2018-06-08MONTREAL/VANCOUVER — In a battle to unclog rail bottlenecks that left Canadian commodities trapped in landlocked western provinces this winter, the...Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-offer-15000-signing-bonuses-to-woo-workers-amid-labour-shortage-2018-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c130-million-in-manitoba-2018-06-08Earlier this week, the rail operator said it would invest about C$340 million in British Columbia. .. To read full article click here.Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-invest-c130-million-in-manitoba-2018-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-investing-over-500-million-in-new-grain-hopper-cars-2018-06-08Over the next four years, CP plans to order approximately 5,900 hopper cars in total, removing all low-capacity hoppers, including all Government of...Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-investing-over-500-million-in-new-grain-hopper-cars-2018-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-day-has-dawned-in-ontario-doug-ford-pcs-win-majority-government-2018-06-08TORONTO — With Progressive Conservatives handed a majority government on Thursday, Doug Ford took the stage in a Toronto ballroom and, thundering all...Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-day-has-dawned-in-ontario-doug-ford-pcs-win-majority-government-2018-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-fall-short-of-official-party-status-wynne-resigns-as-liberal-leader-2018-06-08The Ontario Liberal Party suffered one of the worst political defeats in the province’s modern history, ending 15 years of majority rule .. To read...Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-fall-short-of-official-party-status-wynne-resigns-as-liberal-leader-2018-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-plans-for-eglinton-light-rail-at-don-mills-crossing-2018-06-07Area will be a designated Mobility Hub To read full article click hereThu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-plans-for-eglinton-light-rail-at-don-mills-crossing-2018-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-wants-separate-1-on-1-nafta-talks-with-canada-mexico-adviser-says-2018-06-07A Canadian official says bilateral NAFTA talks are happening already To read full article click hereThu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-wants-separate-1-on-1-nafta-talks-with-canada-mexico-adviser-says-2018-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-watch-for-on-election-day-in-greater-hamilton-2018-06-07Poll numbers show Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader from Hamilton Centre, is on track to become the official opposition leader—but comes into the...Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-watch-for-on-election-day-in-greater-hamilton-2018-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-voters-head-to-the-polls-after-roller-coaster-election-campaign-2018-06-07Voters in Ontario will elect a new government today after a campaign that has pitted Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives against Andrea Horwath's...Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-voters-head-to-the-polls-after-roller-coaster-election-campaign-2018-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/correction-cn-investing-approximately-340-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-bcs-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-07VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This document corrects and replaces the press release that was sent today June 06,...Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/correction-cn-investing-approximately-340-million-to-expand-and-strengthen-bcs-rail-infrastructure-in-2018-2018-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/convince-americans-that-a-trade-war-will-cost-them-says-paul-martin-2018-06-06Former prime minister Paul Martin said this week he still hopes a global trade war over new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum can be avoided — but...Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/convince-americans-that-a-trade-war-will-cost-them-says-paul-martin-2018-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-frank-trade-talks-at-g7-summit-canada-official-2018-06-06OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Group of Seven leading industrial nations can expect frank discussions on trade at a summit this week, which U.S. President...Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-frank-trade-talks-at-g7-summit-canada-official-2018-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-considering-separate-trade-deals-with-canada-mexico-2018-06-06WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump may seek separate talks with Canada and Mexico in a bid to get individual trade deals with the two...Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-considering-separate-trade-deals-with-canada-mexico-2018-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-says-mandatory-drug-testing-possible-for-certain-jobs-2018-06-06The Trudeau government has been looking into making drug testing mandatory in selected workplaces in connection with its cannabis legislation. To...Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-says-mandatory-drug-testing-possible-for-certain-jobs-2018-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarians-need-to-keep-moving-2018-06-06Public transit investment is often at the heart of political platforms in federal, provincial and municipal elections. To read full article click hereWed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarians-need-to-keep-moving-2018-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/working-together-to-raise-awareness-of-level-crossing-dangers-2018-06-05Recent headlines and statistics suggest that many pedestrians and motorists do not understand the dangers of level crossings. To read full article...Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/working-together-to-raise-awareness-of-level-crossing-dangers-2018-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-backs-high-speed-rail-study-in-london-2018-06-05London city politicians are moving ahead with a plan to ensure the Forest City is included in high-speed rail plans. To read full article click hereTue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-backs-high-speed-rail-study-in-london-2018-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-city-mayors-ask-us-counterparts-for-help-fighting-steel-tariffs-2018-06-05Mayors of Hamilton and Sault Ste. Marie sent a joint letter to 32 U.S. cities To read full article click hereTue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-city-mayors-ask-us-counterparts-for-help-fighting-steel-tariffs-2018-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-chart-shows-why-trumps-trade-fight-with-canada-and-mexico-is-misguided-2018-06-05President Donald Trump's hostility toward Canada and Mexico is unlikely to help the president achieve the primary goal of his recent trade actions....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-chart-shows-why-trumps-trade-fight-with-canada-and-mexico-is-misguided-2018-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-of-companies-agrees-to-acquire-and-restore-churchill-rail-line-2018-06-04A host of companies has agreed to acquire and restore the Churchill rail line serving the Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, a year after it was...Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-of-companies-agrees-to-acquire-and-restore-churchill-rail-line-2018-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-in-north-dakota-worry-about-impact-of-tariffs-trade-war-2018-06-04New tariffs pending on American products coming to Canada has some businesses worried. . To read full article click here.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-in-north-dakota-worry-about-impact-of-tariffs-trade-war-2018-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-down-the-ontario-ndp-and-pc-platforms-what-their-pricey-promises-could-mean-for-the-province-2018-06-04In the final days of Ontario’s chaotic election campaign, a single narrative has dominated: The public wants change. Even Liberal Leader Kathleen...Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-down-the-ontario-ndp-and-pc-platforms-what-their-pricey-promises-could-mean-for-the-province-2018-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shoemaker-steel-mill-needs-huron-central-2018-06-01Saving Huron Central Railway is critical to the future of Sault Ste. Marie steelmaking, Ward 3 Councillor Matthew Shoemaker said this week. To read...Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shoemaker-steel-mill-needs-huron-central-2018-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-garneau-tables-final-report-from-railway-safety-act-review-panel-2018-06-01OTTAWA , May 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today: To read full article click...Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-garneau-tables-final-report-from-railway-safety-act-review-panel-2018-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-looms-as-trump-imposes-steel-tariffs-2018-06-01The European Union issued a 10-page list of tariffs on US goods ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to food products. To read full article click...Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-war-looms-as-trump-imposes-steel-tariffs-2018-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hits-back-at-us-with-dollar-for-dollar-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-maple-syrup-2018-06-01Tariffs of 25% on imported steel and 10% on aluminum announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross To read full article click hereFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hits-back-at-us-with-dollar-for-dollar-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-maple-syrup-2018-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-between-manitoba-groups-omnitrax-for-ownership-of-churchill-rail-line-2018-05-31The tracks have sat flood-damaged and idle for more than a year, but now a tentative deal has been struck to bring ownership of the Port of Churchill...Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-between-manitoba-groups-omnitrax-for-ownership-of-churchill-rail-line-2018-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-addressing-railway-crossings-that-fall-short-of-new-federal-regulations-2018-05-31City hall is taking another step to ensure all of the railway crossings in Winnipeg comply with updated federal safety standards before a 2021...Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-addressing-railway-crossings-that-fall-short-of-new-federal-regulations-2018-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-cuts-short-trip-to-washington-on-nafta-as-deadline-for-steel-tariff-exemption-looms-2018-05-31The second temporary exemption for Canada from steep new tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports expires on Friday and...Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-cuts-short-trip-to-washington-on-nafta-as-deadline-for-steel-tariff-exemption-looms-2018-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-rail-workers-reach-deal-strike-ends-2018-05-31A strike at one of this country’s largest railway’s has ended after the union representing more than 3,000 Canadian Pacific conductors and engineers...Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-rail-workers-reach-deal-strike-ends-2018-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-45-billion-pipeline-investment-a-slap-in-the-face-for-northerners-on-severed-churchill-rail-line-2018-05-30'What about some infrastructure in the middle of Canada here?' To read full article click hereWed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-45-billion-pipeline-investment-a-slap-in-the-face-for-northerners-on-severed-churchill-rail-line-2018-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-reaches-agreement-to-start-trans-mountain-work-this-summer-source-2018-05-30Federal cabinet holding early morning meeting to go over pipeline options before announcement To read full article click hereWed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-reaches-agreement-to-start-trans-mountain-work-this-summer-source-2018-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-recorder-legislation-law-takes-aim-at-railway-risk-managers-2018-05-30A new federal law passed Thursday is intended to mandate the videotaping of locomotive crews in order to let railway risk managers help prevent...Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locomotive-recorder-legislation-law-takes-aim-at-railway-risk-managers-2018-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/richardson-international-leadership-wants-feds-to-bring-in-back-to-work-legislation-as-cp-rail-strike-looms-2018-05-30Unions representing some workers at Canadian Pacific Railway announced intention to strike over the weekend To read full article click hereWed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/richardson-international-leadership-wants-feds-to-bring-in-back-to-work-legislation-as-cp-rail-strike-looms-2018-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-an-appointment-at-the-canadian-transportation-agency-and-appointments-and-a-reappointment-at-the-belledune-port-authority-2018-05-29OTTAWA , May 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and a reappointment. To...Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-an-appointment-at-the-canadian-transportation-agency-and-appointments-and-a-reappointment-at-the-belledune-port-authority-2018-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-on-a-provincial-election-roller-coaster-ride-2018-05-29The province promised $1 billion for light rail transit in Hamilton. Now, that same cash is being dangled in front of voters as potential funding for...Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-on-a-provincial-election-roller-coaster-ride-2018-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-returns-to-washington-as-nafta-tariff-tensions-mount-2018-05-29Stalled negotiations, tariff threats to be focus of minister's two days of meetings To read full article click hereTue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-returns-to-washington-as-nafta-tariff-tensions-mount-2018-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/serious-financial-consequences-potential-cp-rail-strike-the-latest-blow-to-freight-backlog-ordeal-2018-05-29The uncertainty over a possible strike comes after a lack of adequate rail capacity led to piles of grain, oil and lumber stuck in the Prairies this...Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/serious-financial-consequences-potential-cp-rail-strike-the-latest-blow-to-freight-backlog-ordeal-2018-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/closure-of-short-line-railway-would-be-traumatic-for-northeastern-ontario-sawmill-2018-05-29Transportation options few for EACOM's Nairn Centre mill if Genesee & Wyoming pulls rail service To read full article click hereTue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/closure-of-short-line-railway-would-be-traumatic-for-northeastern-ontario-sawmill-2018-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-council-to-fight-for-rail-link-to-sudbury-2018-05-28Joe Fratesi and Steve Butland remember what could have been if the Huron Central Railway put on the brakes and ceased operations in 2009 To read full...Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sault-council-to-fight-for-rail-link-to-sudbury-2018-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-nafta-deal-is-still-possible-this-year-says-republican-congressman-2018-05-28'There's nothing like a deadline to drive people together' To read full article click hereMon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-nafta-deal-is-still-possible-this-year-says-republican-congressman-2018-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-transit-boss-andy-byford-shaking-up-subway-station-management-2018-05-28NYC Transit chief Andy Byford is cleaning house. To read full article click hereMon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-transit-boss-andy-byford-shaking-up-subway-station-management-2018-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-general-electric-and-wabtec-merger-what-it-means-to-investors-2018-05-28The details behind the deal suggest it's good news for GE shareholders -- it but won't convince the bears watching the stock. To read full article...Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-general-electric-and-wabtec-merger-what-it-means-to-investors-2018-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-union-serves-strike-notice-2018-05-28The strike notice comes a day after the union rejected the company's latest contract offer. To read full article click hereMon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-union-serves-strike-notice-2018-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-fast-forward-plan-to-fix-the-subways-shows-just-how-broken-the-subways-are-2018-05-25Now all Andy Byford needs is billions of dollars from Cuomo, a competent government, and a rational populace To read full article click hereFri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-fast-forward-plan-to-fix-the-subways-shows-just-how-broken-the-subways-are-2018-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-35-billion-infrastructure-bank-picks-pierre-lavallee-to-become-ceo-2018-05-25Lavallee was formerly senior managing director and global head of investment partnerships for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board To read full...Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-35-billion-infrastructure-bank-picks-pierre-lavallee-to-become-ceo-2018-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/level-playing-field-needed-to-help-short-line-railways-2018-05-25Railway Association of Canada repeats call on government for infrastructure money To read full article click hereFri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/level-playing-field-needed-to-help-short-line-railways-2018-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-spend-100-million-on-1000-new-grain-hopper-cars-2018-05-25Financial incentives in transportation legislation passed on Wednesday have triggered the $100-million purchase of rail cars to update the aging...Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-spend-100-million-on-1000-new-grain-hopper-cars-2018-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-calling-for-province-to-restore-passenger-train-service-in-the-northeast-2018-05-24Northeastern Ontario Rail Network holding "Rally for Rail" town halls To read full article click hereThu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-calling-for-province-to-restore-passenger-train-service-in-the-northeast-2018-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-block-15-billion-aecon-takeover-2018-05-24OTTAWA - The federal government has blocked the proposed $1.5-billion takeover of Aecon Group Inc. by a Chinese state-owned company for reasons of...Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-block-15-billion-aecon-takeover-2018-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-purchase-hundreds-of-grain-cars-as-transportation-bill-becomes-law-2018-05-24MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway is preparing to purchase hundreds of new grain hopper cars to get shipments moving after a bill that encourages...Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-purchase-hundreds-of-grain-cars-as-transportation-bill-becomes-law-2018-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-garneaus-statement-on-the-transportation-modernization-act-receiving-royal-assent-2018-05-24OTTAWA , May 23, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today issued the following statement regarding the Royal Assent of...Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-garneaus-statement-on-the-transportation-modernization-act-receiving-royal-assent-2018-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouverites-set-broadway-skytrain-extension-as-a-top-transit-priority-survey-2018-05-23Metro Vancouver residents believe adding SkyTrain and bus service and building the Millennium Line Broadway extension are the mos t important To read...Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouverites-set-broadway-skytrain-extension-as-a-top-transit-priority-survey-2018-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-walks-away-from-churchill-railway-deal-weeks-after-announcing-interest-2018-05-23IChurchill cites disappointment with government of Canada as reason for pulling out To read full article click hereWed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/company-walks-away-from-churchill-railway-deal-weeks-after-announcing-interest-2018-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-union-will-call-for-talks-to-resume-if-contract-rejected-friday-2018-05-23MONTREAL — The union representing Canadian Pacific Railway train operators says it will immediately ask for negotiations to resume once the company’s...Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-union-will-call-for-talks-to-resume-if-contract-rejected-friday-2018-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-to-discontinue-operations-by-year-end-2018-05-23Ontario Short Line Not Economically Viable After Government Refuses Funding To read full article click hereWed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/huron-central-railway-to-discontinue-operations-by-year-end-2018-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-rail-freight-legislation-clears-senate-bill-c-49-now-goes-to-seek-royal-assent-2018-05-23Canada’s Senate has passed federal legislation that grain grower groups have hoped will help improve rail freight service for the sector this year....Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-rail-freight-legislation-clears-senate-bill-c-49-now-goes-to-seek-royal-assent-2018-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-launches-new-lrt-vehicle-showcase-2018-05-22Throughout May and June, the City of Surrey is inviting the public to check out its new prototype LRT vehicle To read full article click hereTue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-launches-new-lrt-vehicle-showcase-2018-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-siding-would-close-crossing-2018-05-22The Canadian National Railway Co. intends to extend a rail siding under the Bridge Street overpass in Burlington and connect Calumet Street (at...Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-siding-would-close-crossing-2018-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/800k-in-provincial-funding-for-railroad-announced-during-election-ndp-says-millions-more-needed-2018-05-22Railway between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie was seeking $46 million in funding To read full article click hereTue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/800k-in-provincial-funding-for-railroad-announced-during-election-ndp-says-millions-more-needed-2018-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-were-watching-on-your-mark-get-set-legislate-2018-05-22Just before the hiatus, Garneau served notice his government would be advising the House to reject those amendments. To read full article click hereTue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-were-watching-on-your-mark-get-set-legislate-2018-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-confirms-111-billion-transportation-merger-with-wabtec-2018-05-22GE confirmed Monday that it's merging its transportation business with Wabtec in an $11.1 billion tie-up that's also the biggest deal to day for...Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-confirms-111-billion-transportation-merger-with-wabtec-2018-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-fined-more-than-1-million-for-violating-environmental-protection-act-2018-05-18MONTREAL -- Canadian National Railway has been fined more than $1 million for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. To read full...Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-fined-more-than-1-million-for-violating-environmental-protection-act-2018-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/promises-from-ontarios-three-main-political-parties-on-transit-2018-05-18Here’s a glance at promises Ontario’s three major political parties have made on transit: To read full article click hereFri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/promises-from-ontarios-three-main-political-parties-on-transit-2018-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-invest-12bn-in-calgary-light-rail-transit-project-2018-05-18The Government of Canada has decided to invest up to C$1.53bn ($1.2bn) in the Green Line Light Rail Transit project in Calgary, Alberta. To read full...Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-invest-12bn-in-calgary-light-rail-transit-project-2018-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-transportation-infrastructure-for-the-port-of-vancouver-in-british-columbia-2018-05-18PITT MEADOWS, BC , May 17, 2018 /CNW/ - The quality of Canada's transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country's trade corridors are...Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-transportation-infrastructure-for-the-port-of-vancouver-in-british-columbia-2018-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/master-of-persuasion-why-brian-mulroneys-nafta-playbook-remains-relevant-25-years-later-2018-05-18To read full article click hereFri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/master-of-persuasion-why-brian-mulroneys-nafta-playbook-remains-relevant-25-years-later-2018-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-says-nafta-uncertainty-weighing-on-investment-2018-05-17OTTAWA (Reuters) - Uncertainty about NAFTA renegotiations is one of the reasons the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates low, because concern about...Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-says-nafta-uncertainty-weighing-on-investment-2018-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-says-operations-performing-better-than-expected-after-tough-winter-2018-05-17BOSTON - CN Rail says that its operations are performing better than it expected so far in the second quarter after a rough winter that led to the...Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-says-operations-performing-better-than-expected-after-tough-winter-2018-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-virtual-reality-video-aims-to-reduce-collisions-between-trains-and-all-terrain-vehicles-2018-05-17OTTAWA, Ontario--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Spring has sprung, and that means thousands of Canadians will be jumping in the saddles of their all-terrain...Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-virtual-reality-video-aims-to-reduce-collisions-between-trains-and-all-terrain-vehicles-2018-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/duos-technologies-wins-multi-million-dollar-contract-with-canadian-national-railway-2018-05-17The technology solutions company is also eyeing a Phase 2 bid to check for mechanical problems via algorithms To read full article click hereThu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/duos-technologies-wins-multi-million-dollar-contract-with-canadian-national-railway-2018-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-announces-92-million-investment-in-bcs-ashcroft-terminal-2018-05-17Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau today announced a $9.2 million investment in a project at B.C.'s Ashcroft Terminal, a 320-acre privately...Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-announces-92-million-investment-in-bcs-ashcroft-terminal-2018-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-challenges-nafta-negotiations-are-facing-as-deadline-looms-2018-05-16U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chatted over the phone this week, discussing whether the North American Free Trade...Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-challenges-nafta-negotiations-are-facing-as-deadline-looms-2018-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-says-hes-making-good-on-153-billion-in-green-line-lrt-funding-2018-05-16CALGARY—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommitted Tuesday the previous federal government’s pledge to allocate $1.53 billion toward Calgary’s massive...Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-says-hes-making-good-on-153-billion-in-green-line-lrt-funding-2018-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-makes-last-ditch-pitch-to-trump-for-early-nafta-deal-2018-05-16It may be a long shot, but Canada is making a last-minute push to reach a NAFTA deal by the end of the week. To read full article click hereWed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-makes-last-ditch-pitch-to-trump-for-early-nafta-deal-2018-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-canadas-grain-2018-05-16Canadian Pacific (CP) plans to improve its reliability and movement of Canadian grain with significant capital investment in new rail cars...Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-canadas-grain-2018-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-assess-impact-of-climate-change-on-nova-scotias-land-link-to-canada-2018-05-15Ottawa is spending $350,000 to study a critical transportation link connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that could be washed away by rising sea...Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-assess-impact-of-climate-change-on-nova-scotias-land-link-to-canada-2018-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-deadline-nears-trudeau-trump-discuss-prospects-of-quick-nafta-deal-2018-05-15President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the possibility Monday of immediately wrapping up a NAFTA deal despite signs of...Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-deadline-nears-trudeau-trump-discuss-prospects-of-quick-nafta-deal-2018-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-members-voting-on-final-canadian-pacific-railway-offer-2018-05-15Canadian Pacific Railway workers across Canada will vote this week on a final offer from their employer. To read full article click hereTue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-members-voting-on-final-canadian-pacific-railway-offer-2018-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-agree-to-fund-133m-lac-megantic-rail-bypass-2018-05-15Around $133 million in funding has been agreed in principle by the governments of Quebec and Canada to fund a rail bypass around the town of...Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-agree-to-fund-133m-lac-megantic-rail-bypass-2018-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-ministers-part-ways-before-all-important-session-next-week-2018-05-14NAFTA negotiators parted ways for the weekend with multiple issues still unresolved and mere days left before what's being described as an unofficial...Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-ministers-part-ways-before-all-important-session-next-week-2018-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-says-improving-grain-transportation-needs-investment-from-system-bookends-2018-05-14Grain-handling companies aren’t interested in sharing the blame for backlogs on the rails, said the executive director of the Western Grain Elevator...Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-says-improving-grain-transportation-needs-investment-from-system-bookends-2018-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-rail-bypass-to-be-funded-jointly-by-federal-quebec-governments-2018-05-14Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard were among those on hand to announce a commitment to build the 12.8-kilometre...Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-rail-bypass-to-be-funded-jointly-by-federal-quebec-governments-2018-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-members-only-lunch-sold-out-2018-05-14If you missed registration for this event please contact taisha_poulin@railwaysuppliers to be added to the cancellation list. The meeting is...Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-members-only-lunch-sold-out-2018-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consulate-general-of-argentina-in-toronto-national-public-tender-ministry-of-transportation-2018-05-14The Ministry of Transportation of Argentina is currently calling for National Public Tenders for different projects. We believe this information may...Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/consulate-general-of-argentina-in-toronto-national-public-tender-ministry-of-transportation-2018-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-is-relocating-its-railway-line-and-other-cities-want-to-follow-the-quebec-towns-tracks-2018-05-11Five years after the July 2013 rail disaster, municipalities across Canada say it’s time to force trains and their dangerous loads to run around...Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-is-relocating-its-railway-line-and-other-cities-want-to-follow-the-quebec-towns-tracks-2018-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-parking-cars-as-it-seeks-more-grain-to-move-2018-05-11The railway stepped up shipments in March and April but now the peak shipping period is over To read full article click hereFri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-parking-cars-as-it-seeks-more-grain-to-move-2018-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-line-lrt-work-demands-co-operation-from-the-city-thales-canada-2018-05-11Edmonton’s signalling contractor Thales Canada issued a statement Wednesday criticizing recent city actions and saying a fix for the Metro Line LRT...Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-line-lrt-work-demands-co-operation-from-the-city-thales-canada-2018-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-says-he-would-spend-5b-on-subways-in-toronto-2018-05-11TORONTO -- Doug Ford talked transit for his first announcement in the provincial election campaign Wednesday, pledging a new $5 billion for subways...Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-says-he-would-spend-5b-on-subways-in-toronto-2018-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-rejects-commons-transportation-bill-c-49-for-2nd-time-2018-05-11In a rare move, the Senate is insisting on its amendments to the government's wide-reaching overhaul of the country's transportation regulations,...Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-rejects-commons-transportation-bill-c-49-for-2nd-time-2018-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/streetcar-rails-found-at-construction-site-might-be-londons-last-2018-05-10Remnants of the city's long-abandoned streetcar system were found under York Street To read full article click hereThu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/streetcar-rails-found-at-construction-site-might-be-londons-last-2018-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-quebec-to-announce-lac-megantic-rail-bypass-2018-05-10The price tag for the 11-kilometre bypass — which will be announced on Friday nearly five years after a train derailed and exploded in a Quebec town...Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-quebec-to-announce-lac-megantic-rail-bypass-2018-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-first-time-in-12-years-the-senate-twice-demands-changes-to-commons-bill-2018-05-10By insisting on amendments, the Senate could be setting up a conflict with the elected Commons To read full article click hereThu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-first-time-in-12-years-the-senate-twice-demands-changes-to-commons-bill-2018-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-says-he-wont-derail-light-rail-transit-2018-05-10WATERLOO REGION — Region of Waterloo officials were left a little puzzled by a pledge from Ontario PC Party Leader Doug Ford, who says he'd "move...Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ford-says-he-wont-derail-light-rail-transit-2018-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-backs-wto-as-nafta-talks-continue-2018-05-09Forty one members of the World Trade Organization, including Canada, say they’re worried about rising global trade tensions and protectionism from...Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-backs-wto-as-nafta-talks-continue-2018-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-hamilton-things-to-watch-in-the-ontario-election-2018-05-09The provincial election campaign officially begins Wednesday with the issuing of the writs. And with police investigations, light rail transit and a...Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-hamilton-things-to-watch-in-the-ontario-election-2018-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-railway-track-to-bypass-downtown-lac-megantic-2018-05-09Federal, provincial governments to announce new train route Friday To read full article click hereWed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-railway-track-to-bypass-downtown-lac-megantic-2018-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-urge-passage-of-amended-transport-bill-2018-05-09A handful of senators are urging their collective colleagues to pass the Trudeau government’s proposed transportation legislation, despite Transport...Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-urge-passage-of-amended-transport-bill-2018-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-building-finch-west-lrt-line-2018-05-09The project to build the Finch West light rail transit line in northwest Toronto passed a major milestone Monday, May 7 when provincial government...Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-building-finch-west-lrt-line-2018-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-consortium-reaches-financial-close-on-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-2018-05-08TORONTO , May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that Mosaic Transit Group has reached commercial and financial close on the...Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-consortium-reaches-financial-close-on-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-2018-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southern-lrt-extension-could-become-election-issue-again-2018-05-08The provincial election may officially be starting next Wednesday, but the unofficial launch of the campaign was in the foyer of Mayor Jim Watson's...Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southern-lrt-extension-could-become-election-issue-again-2018-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-promises-rapid-transit-for-malvern-despite-funding-uncertainty-2018-05-08Tory’s executive committee will debate recommendations to consider including Malvern extension as part of the Eglinton East light-rail line without...Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-promises-rapid-transit-for-malvern-despite-funding-uncertainty-2018-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-proposes-solution-to-nafta-auto-parts-stalemate-canada-us-talks-pushed-to-tuesday-2018-05-08The NAFTA countries began a days-long negotiating round Monday in what could be their final chance for an agreement this year, before the talks enter...Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-proposes-solution-to-nafta-auto-parts-stalemate-canada-us-talks-pushed-to-tuesday-2018-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strike-at-canadian-pacific-railway-postponed-for-now-unions-say-2018-05-07Minister's order means no disruption in commuter or freight service as was previously expected To read full article click hereMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strike-at-canadian-pacific-railway-postponed-for-now-unions-say-2018-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/there-was-no-last-spike-but-the-confederation-line-track-is-finished-2018-05-07Trains can now be tested in both directions on the 12.5-km rail line To read full article click hereMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/there-was-no-last-spike-but-the-confederation-line-track-is-finished-2018-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-man-railway-deal-in-works-say-first-nations-and-private-company-2018-05-07Rail line owner Omnitrax says discussions continue with multiple interested parties To read full article click hereMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-man-railway-deal-in-works-say-first-nations-and-private-company-2018-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-reach-make-or-break-point-2018-05-07Chrystia Freeland arrives in Washington Monday for more high-level talks To read full article click hereMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-reach-make-or-break-point-2018-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ont-government-gives-funding-for-downtown-toronto-subway-other-transit-projects-2018-05-04Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says her government is allocating the provincial share of funding needed to start building several major transit...Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ont-government-gives-funding-for-downtown-toronto-subway-other-transit-projects-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-phase-of-ottawa-lrt-gets-major-boost-from-the-province-2018-05-04Ontario is increasing its investment in the next phase of Ottawa's Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, extending the line further to help manage...Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-phase-of-ottawa-lrt-gets-major-boost-from-the-province-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-hydrogen-fuel-cell-train-wins-2018-greentec-mobility-award-2018-05-04Alstom’s Coradia iLint, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered regional train, has won the GreenTec Award 2018 in the category Mobility by...Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-hydrogen-fuel-cell-train-wins-2018-greentec-mobility-award-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-association-voices-concerns-over-legalisation-of-recreational-marijuana-2018-05-04If Canada goes ahead and legalises recreational marijuana the ‘normalisation’ of its consumption could increase at-risk behaviour on the country’s...Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-association-voices-concerns-over-legalisation-of-recreational-marijuana-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-purchase-350-new-lumber-cars-from-hamiltons-national-steel-car-2018-05-04National Steel Car says the order will result in the hiring of more than 250 workers To read full article click hereFri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-purchase-350-new-lumber-cars-from-hamiltons-national-steel-car-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-agrees-to-bill-c-49-amendments-2018-05-04The federal transport minister will put forward a motion to accept Senate alterations to the bill To read full article click hereFri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-agrees-to-bill-c-49-amendments-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/status-of-bill-c-49-after-the-vote-in-the-hoc-2018-05-04Dear CARS member Below please find the status of Senate recommended amendments to Bill C-49 documents after the vote in the HoC on Thursday May 3rd....Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/status-of-bill-c-49-after-the-vote-in-the-hoc-2018-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complete-and-utter-disrepair-business-groups-slam-ottawas-changes-to-transportation-bill-2018-05-03OTTAWA - Busi ness groups are warning that a recent motion introduced by the Minister of Transport could put shippers at a further disadvantage to...Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/complete-and-utter-disrepair-business-groups-slam-ottawas-changes-to-transportation-bill-2018-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-current-to-grain-car-order-demand-in-western-canada-2018-05-03MONTREAL, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE: CNI ) said today it has met all grain orders in Western Canada for the third straight...Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-current-to-grain-car-order-demand-in-western-canada-2018-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-set-to-urge-house-to-undo-senate-rewrite-of-transport-law-overhaul-2018-05-03When the curtain rises on the Commons Chamber this afternoon, Transport Minister Marc Garneau will have his first — and, depending on how the day...Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-set-to-urge-house-to-undo-senate-rewrite-of-transport-law-overhaul-2018-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-transit-mega-project-costs-should-be-broken-down-say-experts-2018-05-03TransLink must release more information about the specific costs involved in building a pair of multi-billion-dollar rail projects in Metro...Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-transit-mega-project-costs-should-be-broken-down-say-experts-2018-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-to-spend-300k-or-more-studying-feasibility-of-removing-rail-lines-from-city-2018-05-02Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said removing the railway lines from the city may be the cheapest and least invasive option available to deal with rail...Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regina-to-spend-300k-or-more-studying-feasibility-of-removing-rail-lines-from-city-2018-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reevely-ottawas-lrt-plan-survives-a-trip-through-ontario-leaders-bs-machine-2018-05-02The Progressive Conservatives will contribute the $1 billion in provincial money Ottawa needs for the next phase of its light-rail plans, leader Doug...Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reevely-ottawas-lrt-plan-survives-a-trip-through-ontario-leaders-bs-machine-2018-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/further-delays-for-transportation-bill-say-tories-2018-05-02T he Liberal government’s decision to reject a number of Senate amendments to a key piece of transportation legislation will cause further delays,...Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/further-delays-for-transportation-bill-say-tories-2018-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mining-group-sounds-alarm-in-canadian-railway-legislation-fight-2018-05-01A proposed law raising foreign ownership limits in airlines and Canada’s biggest railway carrier is headed back to the Senate, the latest step in a...Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mining-group-sounds-alarm-in-canadian-railway-legislation-fight-2018-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-reject-senate-changes-to-air-passenger-rights-rail-shipping-bill-2018-05-01OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister is rejecting a host of changes senators have made to legislation aimed at unclogging rail shipments and laying...Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-reject-senate-changes-to-air-passenger-rights-rail-shipping-bill-2018-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-postpones-decision-on-imposing-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-to-june-1-2018-05-01With just hours remaining before Canada's exemption from new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum was set to expire, the United States postponed its...Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-postpones-decision-on-imposing-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-to-june-1-2018-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millennium-line-surrey-lrt-megaprojects-to-cost-45-billion-says-translink-2018-05-01The estimated combined budget for TransLink's two biggest proposed projects have gone up by over a billion dollars... To read full article click here.Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millennium-line-surrey-lrt-megaprojects-to-cost-45-billion-says-translink-2018-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-explores-allowing-residential-construction-closer-to-rail-lines-2018-04-30CALGARY —The City of Calgary is rethinking how it looks at risk as it prepares to finalize new rules about building near railway corridors. To read...Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-explores-allowing-residential-construction-closer-to-rail-lines-2018-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extended-nafta-talks-us-tariff-threats-amplify-trade-uncertainty-and-complicate-major-investment-deals-2018-04-30OTTAWA — Pressure is ramping up on Ottawa to conclude North American Free Trade Agreement talks, as trade uncertainty continues to complicate major...Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extended-nafta-talks-us-tariff-threats-amplify-trade-uncertainty-and-complicate-major-investment-deals-2018-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-call-on-ag-minister-to-take-action-on-bill-c-49-2018-04-30Foothills Member of Parliament and Associate Agriculture Critic, John Barlow, is calling on Canada's Ag Minister to show some leadership in passing...Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-call-on-ag-minister-to-take-action-on-bill-c-49-2018-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-spaces-left-for-carscp-annual-members-only-lunch-register-today-2018-04-30CARS Members Only Event For more information click hereMon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-spaces-left-for-carscp-annual-members-only-lunch-register-today-2018-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ordered-ratification-vote-averts-cp-rail-strike-2018-04-27Unions say they are advising their members to reject company offers and that a strike will occur once that happens A strike has been averted, at...Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ordered-ratification-vote-averts-cp-rail-strike-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keith-creel-on-healing-the-wounds-at-cp-rail-2018-04-27It was preordained that Keith Creel would become the 17th head of Canadian Pacific Railway . .. To read full article click here.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keith-creel-on-healing-the-wounds-at-cp-rail-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-rail-crunch-is-adding-to-the-soaring-cost-of-lumber-2018-04-27Just when it seemed lumber prices couldn’t surge any higher, problems for Canada’s railways mean the rally could continue. To read full article click...Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-rail-crunch-is-adding-to-the-soaring-cost-of-lumber-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-minister-puts-ip-strategy-into-motion-2018-04-27The minister of innovation unveiled a much-awaited intellectual property strategy for Canadian entrepreneurs today. .. To read full article click...Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-minister-puts-ip-strategy-into-motion-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-slips-as-investors-assess-nafta-trade-talks-progress-2018-04-27The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday to approach the previous day’s three-week low, weighed by a cautious Bank of...Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-slips-as-investors-assess-nafta-trade-talks-progress-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-passes-pay-transparency-legislation-2018-04-27Ontario passed pay transparency legislation on Thursday, making it the first province to do so .. To read full article click here.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-passes-pay-transparency-legislation-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-from-minister-garneau-on-bill-c-49-2018-04-27To view the letter from Minister Garneau on Bill C-49 click here. Additionally, I would like to point your attention to this link , for the motion...Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-from-minister-garneau-on-bill-c-49-2018-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-news-release-2018-04-26GRIMSBY, Ontario (April 4 th 2018) – Allied Track Services (ATS) is pleased to announce several corporate and operating developments geared to...Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-news-release-2018-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hop-aboard-ottawas-new-light-rail-train-2018-04-26Media invited aboard test run from Tremblay to uOttawa stations Wednesday To read full article click hereThu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hop-aboard-ottawas-new-light-rail-train-2018-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hard-to-say-how-cp-rail-vote-will-go-hajdu-2018-04-26Canada’s employment minister says she isn’t sure how 3,000 union members will respond to the latest offer from Canadian Pacific Railway in an ongoing...Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hard-to-say-how-cp-rail-vote-will-go-hajdu-2018-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-sees-progress-on-nafta-auto-rules-steel-tariffs-loom-2018-04-26WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday that good progress has been made at the NAFTA trade talks on the...Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-sees-progress-on-nafta-auto-rules-steel-tariffs-loom-2018-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-minister-says-nafta-deal-will-depend-on-flexibility-2018-04-25WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Tuesday that agreeing a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)...Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-minister-says-nafta-deal-will-depend-on-flexibility-2018-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gtaa-and-metrolinx-to-study-transit-connections-2018-04-25TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Metrolinx have announced a plan to work jointly to study potential regional and municipal...Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gtaa-and-metrolinx-to-study-transit-connections-2018-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-celebrates-achievements-and-resolves-contribution-to-a-sustainable-future-2018-04-25Last year marked an important landmark in the history of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary. In the 2017...Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-celebrates-achievements-and-resolves-contribution-to-a-sustainable-future-2018-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-tackling-capacity-issues-with-a-great-sense-of-urgency-2018-04-25Canadian National Railway Co.’s interim chief executive Jean-Jacques Ruest said Tuesday the company is tackling its capacity challenges “with a great...Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-tackling-capacity-issues-with-a-great-sense-of-urgency-2018-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-apr-24-2018cn-gives-50000-to-benefit-victims-of-toronto-attack-2018-04-25'On behalf of the entire CN family, I would like to express our condolences to the people of Toronto who experienced a senseless tragedy yesterday,'...Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-apr-24-2018cn-gives-50000-to-benefit-victims-of-toronto-attack-2018-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-proposed-high-speed-rail-a-disadvantage-for-rural-communities-says-ofa-2018-04-24Not everyone is happy about a provincial commitment to build a high speed rail line from Windsor to Toronto. To read full article click hereTue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-proposed-high-speed-rail-a-disadvantage-for-rural-communities-says-ofa-2018-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-aecon-sale-is-a-good-deal-for-canada-2018-04-24Brian Tobin is chairman of the Aecon board of directors, and vice-chair of BMO Capital Markets, one of the financial advisers to Aecon. Michael...Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-aecon-sale-is-a-good-deal-for-canada-2018-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-chief-ruest-speeds-up-spending-in-rush-to-ease-congestion-2018-04-24Canadian National Railway Co.’s ( CNR.TO ) new boss is moving quickly to overcome service shortcomings that have curtailed profit and angered...Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-chief-ruest-speeds-up-spending-in-rush-to-ease-congestion-2018-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-message-to-congress-new-nafta-or-no-nafta-2018-04-24Trump has signaled his willingness to withdraw from Nafta entirely if he doesn’t get a deal he deems better for American workers To read full article...Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-message-to-congress-new-nafta-or-no-nafta-2018-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-president-says-optimistic-about-reworking-nafta-trade-deal-2018-04-23Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Sunday he felt upbeat about reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which includes...Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-president-says-optimistic-about-reworking-nafta-trade-deal-2018-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-figures-call-on-government-to-drop-montreal-light-rail-project-2018-04-23Members of environmental, public transit groups want Quebec to abandon $6.3B REM project To read full article click hereMon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-figures-call-on-government-to-drop-montreal-light-rail-project-2018-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unions-agree-to-postpone-saturday-strike-at-canadian-pacific-2018-04-23MONTREAL/VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd ( CP.TO ) and unions Teamsters Canada and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unions-agree-to-postpone-saturday-strike-at-canadian-pacific-2018-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-to-report-to-public-on-progress-of-lrt-vehicles-2018-04-20Waterloo Region residents will be able to access monthly reports on the construction status of the region’s 14 light rail vehicles from now until the...Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-to-report-to-public-on-progress-of-lrt-vehicles-2018-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-acquire-350-boxcars-2018-04-20Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced it will acquire 350 premium boxcars to serve growing demand from industrial customers across its...Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-to-acquire-350-boxcars-2018-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-group-wants-to-re-establish-passenger-rail-service-in-northern-ontario-2018-04-20NorthEastern Ontario Rail Network held summit in Sault Ste. Marie to hear from other supporters To read full article click hereFri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-group-wants-to-re-establish-passenger-rail-service-in-northern-ontario-2018-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sohi-defends-liberal-infrastructure-plan-says-20000-projects-underway-2018-04-20OTTAWA _ The Liberals’ multibillion-dollar plan to spur the economy through work on the country’s roads, bridges, transit and water systems is...Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sohi-defends-liberal-infrastructure-plan-says-20000-projects-underway-2018-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/future-light-rail-electric-train-station-picked-in-ste-anne-de-bellevue-2018-04-19Future light rail electric train station picked in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue To read full article click hereThu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/future-light-rail-electric-train-station-picked-in-ste-anne-de-bellevue-2018-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-rapid-transit-in-delta-on-the-horizon-2018-04-19To read full article click hereThu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-rapid-transit-in-delta-on-the-horizon-2018-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-gatineau-lrt-city-to-ask-quebec-for-funding-2018-04-19In an unanimous vote, Gatineau city council gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to pursue plans for a light rail transit system that would connect Aylmer to...Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-gatineau-lrt-city-to-ask-quebec-for-funding-2018-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-wont-be-held-hostage-in-union-talks-ceo-creel-says-2018-04-19With a strike deadline just days away, Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s chief executive, said the company will not be “held hostage” in...Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-wont-be-held-hostage-in-union-talks-ceo-creel-says-2018-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/asian-development-bank-will-help-lure-infrastructure-cash-to-canada-president-2018-04-18OTTAWA -- The head of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank says Canada's new membership in his multinational organization will create...Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/asian-development-bank-will-help-lure-infrastructure-cash-to-canada-president-2018-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-keeping-close-eye-on-looming-cp-rail-strike-garneau-2018-04-18The federal government may need to consider back-to-work legislation in light of a looming Canadian Pacific rail strike, a longtime Conservative MP...Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-keeping-close-eye-on-looming-cp-rail-strike-garneau-2018-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-procurement-for-new-quebec-windsor-train-fleet-2018-04-18VIA Rail has launched the process to procure 32 new bi-directional trains for the Quebec-Windsor route in Canada. To read full article click hereWed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-procurement-for-new-quebec-windsor-train-fleet-2018-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-railroads-and-trade-by-the-numbers-2018-04-18Washington, D.C. — A March 29 report from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) offers a compelling look at the relationship between North...Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-railroads-and-trade-by-the-numbers-2018-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spains-acs-lands-contract-for-toronto-light-rail-line-2018-04-17Spanish construction giant ACS said Sunday it had won a 775 million euro ($955 million) contract to build and maintain a new light railway line in...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spains-acs-lands-contract-for-toronto-light-rail-line-2018-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-law-would-allow-alberta-to-restrict-flow-of-oil-and-gas-as-trans-mountain-battle-escalates-2018-04-17Alberta has granted sweeping new powers to its energy minister as the province ups the ante in its trade war with British Columbia To read full...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-law-would-allow-alberta-to-restrict-flow-of-oil-and-gas-as-trans-mountain-battle-escalates-2018-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-city-council-to-vote-on-plans-for-light-rail-transit-2018-04-17Mere months before the opening of Ottawa’s Confederation Line LRT, Gatineau city council will decide on Tuesday whether it will give the green light...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-city-council-to-vote-on-plans-for-light-rail-transit-2018-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-investing-in-regional-improvements-2018-04-17CN Rail is investing big money in the Prince George area this construction season. To read full article click hereTue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-investing-in-regional-improvements-2018-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-rfq-to-replace-its-quebec-windsor-corridor-fleet-2018-04-17MONTREAL , April 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has launched phase 1 of its procurement process to select the supplier who will...Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-launches-rfq-to-replace-its-quebec-windsor-corridor-fleet-2018-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-push-for-quick-nafta-deal-slowed-by-division-on-top-issues-2018-04-16President Donald Trump’s push for a quick resolution to Nafta talks is being stymied by persistent differences among the U.S., Canada and Mexico over...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-push-for-quick-nafta-deal-slowed-by-division-on-top-issues-2018-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spains-acs-to-help-build-and-maintain-toronto-light-railway-2018-04-16BARCELONA, April 15 (Reuters) - ACS Consortium to build A consortium including Spanish construction company ACS has been named as preferred...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spains-acs-to-help-build-and-maintain-toronto-light-railway-2018-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-in-port-of-montreal-2018-04-16The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada will invest approximately US$14 million for the Port of...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-invests-in-port-of-montreal-2018-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-changes-rail-ownership-law-to-focus-on-farmers-shippers-and-airline-passengers-2018-04-16Bill C-49 was originally proposed by Transport Minister Marc Garneau as a sweeping overhaul of the country’s transportation industry. To read full...Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-changes-rail-ownership-law-to-focus-on-farmers-shippers-and-airline-passengers-2018-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-transit-project-symbolically-breaks-ground-officially-launching-construction-2018-04-13One of North America’s largest public transportation project, The Réseau Express Métropolitian (REM) officially launched construction Thursday with a...Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-transit-project-symbolically-breaks-ground-officially-launching-construction-2018-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-sa-alstom-led-consortium-to-provide-complete-driverless-light-metro-system-for-montreal-2018-04-13A contract worth around €1.8 billion in Canada for rolling stock, signalling, operations and maintenanceAlstom-led consortium to provide complete...Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-sa-alstom-led-consortium-to-provide-complete-driverless-light-metro-system-for-montreal-2018-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rejects-senates-bill-c-49-amendments-2018-04-13CP Rail also wants the original legislation made into law To read full article click hereFri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rejects-senates-bill-c-49-amendments-2018-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-picks-preferred-bidder-to-build-torontos-12b-finch-west-light-rail-line-2018-04-13T he 11-kilometre transit project includes 16 surface stops and will link the city's Finch West Subway Station to Humber College To read full article...Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-picks-preferred-bidder-to-build-torontos-12b-finch-west-light-rail-line-2018-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-consortium-selected-as-preferred-proponent-for-the-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-in-toronto-2018-04-12TORONTO , April 11, 2018 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that Mosaic Transit Group has been selected by Metrolinx and...Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-consortium-selected-as-preferred-proponent-for-the-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-in-toronto-2018-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-study-may-help-grande-prairie-land-inland-railway-port-2018-04-12Province helping fund study on proposed port to link Peace region directly to international markets To read full article click hereThu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-study-may-help-grande-prairie-land-inland-railway-port-2018-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/165b-underwater-rail-link-between-newfoundland-and-labrador-could-work-study-finds-2018-04-12A government study into the feasibility of a permanent link between Newfoundland and Labrador is recommending an undersea rail tunnel at a cost of...Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/165b-underwater-rail-link-between-newfoundland-and-labrador-could-work-study-finds-2018-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brampton-facility-will-support-over-600-jobs-and-boost-public-transit-2018-04-11TransLink's CEO is providing more information on the timing of upcoming projects including the light rail line planned for Surrey. To read full...Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-brampton-facility-will-support-over-600-jobs-and-boost-public-transit-2018-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-nova-scotia-sign-828m-infrastructure-deal-2018-04-1110-year agreement provides funding for public transit, green projects, rural communities To read full article click hereWed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-nova-scotia-sign-828m-infrastructure-deal-2018-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-awards-46-million-contract-to-cad-railway-industries-for-renovation-of-25-train-cars-2018-04-11MONTREAL , April 10, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has awarded a contract valued at $46 million to Cad Railway Industries (Cad) to...Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-awards-46-million-contract-to-cad-railway-industries-for-renovation-of-25-train-cars-2018-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-requests-qualifications-for-go-rail-expansion-project-2018-04-09Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain (DBFOM) the...Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-requests-qualifications-for-go-rail-expansion-project-2018-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-nafta-deal-in-principle-to-be-announced-at-lima-summit-sources-2018-04-09MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Talks to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are not advanced enough for the United States, Mexico and...Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-nafta-deal-in-principle-to-be-announced-at-lima-summit-sources-2018-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-brit-in-charge-of-fixing-nycs-subway-2018-04-09He made a name for himself running transport systems in London, Sydney and Toronto. Now Briton Andy Byford is in charge of turning around New York's...Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-brit-in-charge-of-fixing-nycs-subway-2018-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-seeks-bidders-for-rail-expansion-2018-04-09Authorities in Ontario, Canada, have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), searching for interested parties to design, build, finance, operate...Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-seeks-bidders-for-rail-expansion-2018-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mexico-transportation-infrastructure-receives-38-million-boost-from-union-pacific-2018-04-06New Mexico’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $38 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private...Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mexico-transportation-infrastructure-receives-38-million-boost-from-union-pacific-2018-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-nations-moving-forward-in-significant-way-canadas-trudeau-2018-04-06OTTAWA (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada are “moving forward in a significant way” at talks to modernize the NAFTA trade pact,...Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-nations-moving-forward-in-significant-way-canadas-trudeau-2018-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-bill-passage-down-to-wire-2018-04-06Farm organizations lauded the passing of an amended transportation reform bill, Bill C-49, in the Senate last week, but the changes still have to...Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-bill-passage-down-to-wire-2018-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-package-tendered-for-21bn-canadian-rail-project-2018-04-06The request for qualifications (RFQ) has been issued for a major package of work on the CA$21.3bn (£11.9bn) Go rail project in Ontario, Canada. To...Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-package-tendered-for-21bn-canadian-rail-project-2018-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-pledges-41b-for-bc-infrastructure-including-public-transit-2018-04-05Ottawa has announced a new multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal with British Columbia, just a week after a report found the federal government was...Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-pledges-41b-for-bc-infrastructure-including-public-transit-2018-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-growth-firms-in-march-as-output-accelerates-2018-04-05TORONTO - The pace of growth in the Canadian manufacturing sector firmed in March as output accelerated and new orders climbed, while purchasing...Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-growth-firms-in-march-as-output-accelerates-2018-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cam-goff-with-the-national-farmers-union-comments-on-bill-c-49-passing-though-senate-2018-04-05Legislation aimed at solving the current grain backlog was finally passed by the senate on March 29th, after a number of amendments were made to the...Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cam-goff-with-the-national-farmers-union-comments-on-bill-c-49-passing-though-senate-2018-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-lands-54-million-contract-to-upgrade-via-train-cars-2018-04-04Bombardier Transportation’s plant northeast of Quebec City has obtained a $54-million contract from Via Rail to upgrade 17 train cars that date back...Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-lands-54-million-contract-to-upgrade-via-train-cars-2018-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-wont-have-to-stand-trial-for-canada-train-disaster-2018-04-04MONTREAL — Canadian officials say the bankrupt railway at the center of a 2013 train derailment that killed 47 people in Quebec will not have to...Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-wont-have-to-stand-trial-for-canada-train-disaster-2018-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yeah-we-can-work-with-that-auto-talks-mark-potential-nafta-breakthrough-2018-04-04WASHINGTON — A potential breakthough to an impasse over automobiles has created a new sense of optimism in the NAFTA negotiations, with different...Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yeah-we-can-work-with-that-auto-talks-mark-potential-nafta-breakthrough-2018-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-reportedly-wants-a-nafta-overhaul-deal-within-two-weeks-2018-04-03President Donald Trump is pushing to announce a tentative new North American Free Trade Agreement within two weeks, Bloomberg reported Monday ,...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-reportedly-wants-a-nafta-overhaul-deal-within-two-weeks-2018-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-pledges-money-for-high-speed-rail-2018-04-03In a pre-election budget, the provincial Liberal government of Kathleen Wynne is promising $182 billion in infrastructure projects over ten years. To...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-pledges-money-for-high-speed-rail-2018-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-infrastructure-program-falls-far-behind-schedule-with-72-billion-still-unspent-says-pbo-2018-04-03Ottawa- The federal government’s massive infrastructure spending program continues to lag well behind schedule, with half of planned spending in 2016...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-infrastructure-program-falls-far-behind-schedule-with-72-billion-still-unspent-says-pbo-2018-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-still-not-close-to-a-deal-canadas-chief-negotiator-says-2018-03-29Canada, the United States and Mexico are still "quite a distance away" from agreement on key aspects of a revised North American Free Trade...Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-still-not-close-to-a-deal-canadas-chief-negotiator-says-2018-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-11b-pledge-for-high-speed-rail-highlights-long-list-of-major-infrastructure-promises-2018-03-29The Liberal government is committing $182 billion to infrastructure projects over the next 10 years, including a major pledge towards the...Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-11b-pledge-for-high-speed-rail-highlights-long-list-of-major-infrastructure-promises-2018-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-key-facts-and-figures-of-ontario-2018-budget-2018-03-29$11 billion would be spent to begin work on a high-speed rail line from Toronto to Windsor, Ont. The government is also starting with the Toronto to...Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-key-facts-and-figures-of-ontario-2018-budget-2018-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturer-to-expand-in-rowan-county-2018-03-28New York Air Brake to augment manufacturing operations in Salisbury to help meet business growth and customer demand To read full article click hereWed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturer-to-expand-in-rowan-county-2018-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corman-park-reeve-says-cp-told-her-rail-relocation-a-no-go-2018-03-28The RM of Corman Park's reeve says a CP executive told her the rail giant has no intention of moving train tracks out of Saskatoon. To read full...Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corman-park-reeve-says-cp-told-her-rail-relocation-a-no-go-2018-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-in-a-catch-22-over-crude-shipment-2018-03-28Canadian railway operators see a lucrative opportunity to transport more crude oil to the United States as a rise in output force producers to find...Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-in-a-catch-22-over-crude-shipment-2018-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-only-lunch-with-cp-speaker-announcement-2018-03-28Chad Rolstad - AVP - Strategic Procurement Justin Meyer - VP Engineering T om Lambrecht - AVP Locomotives Brad Robertson - AVP Car Mechanical The...Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-members-only-lunch-with-cp-speaker-announcement-2018-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-customs-facilities-in-the-us-americans-say-it-could-happen-soon-2018-03-27Canada could soon have its first customs facilities inside the United States, says an American official who cites Florida and Arizona as potential...Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-customs-facilities-in-the-us-americans-say-it-could-happen-soon-2018-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winemakers-renters-high-speed-rail-all-could-take-a-hit-in-a-trump-trade-war-2018-03-27WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's intensifying trade dispute with China is starting to hit some of California's premier industries. Experts warn...Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winemakers-renters-high-speed-rail-all-could-take-a-hit-in-a-trump-trade-war-2018-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-sprout-avoiding-a-global-trade-war-2018-03-27The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications resumes its review of Bill C-49 tomorrow. To read full article click hereTue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-sprout-avoiding-a-global-trade-war-2018-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-moves-ahead-with-plans-to-expand-go-transit-2018-03-27Ontario's transportation minister says the provincial government has formally begun the process to expand GO Transit in the Greater Toronto and...Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-moves-ahead-with-plans-to-expand-go-transit-2018-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-secures-rail-services-contract-extension-with-maryland-transit-administration-2018-03-26Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has signed a five-year extension to its current contract with the Maryland...Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-secures-rail-services-contract-extension-with-maryland-transit-administration-2018-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-were-watching-gun-laws-data-leaks-and-pot-legalization-plans-2018-03-26After surviving last week’s marathon voting session, there are just four sitting days separating MPs from another extended parliamentary break. To...Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-were-watching-gun-laws-data-leaks-and-pot-legalization-plans-2018-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winemakers-renters-high-speed-rail-all-could-take-a-hit-in-a-trump-trade-2018-03-26President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade dispute with China is starting to hit some of California’s premier industries. To read full article click...Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winemakers-renters-high-speed-rail-all-could-take-a-hit-in-a-trump-trade-2018-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-consultation-coming-on-metro-vancouver-transit-plan-2018-03-26In just over a month, members of the public will have the opportunity to give their feedback on a major transit and transportation plan for Metro...Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-consultation-coming-on-metro-vancouver-transit-plan-2018-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-grain-producers-call-on-ottawa-to-speed-new-transportation-legislation-2018-03-26Sekulic, a regional director of the Alberta Wheat Commission, said it's an issue affecting grain producers across the province. To read full article...Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-grain-producers-call-on-ottawa-to-speed-new-transportation-legislation-2018-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-teamsters-union-reach-tentative-agreement-on-conductor-labour-contract-2018-03-23MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway Co. and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference say they have reached a tentative agreement to renew the labour...Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-teamsters-union-reach-tentative-agreement-on-conductor-labour-contract-2018-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-mayor-says-lrt-money-in-provincial-budget-big-win-for-city-2018-03-23Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is checking one item off his wish list from the province: $1.5 billion for the proposed Valley Line LRT in west Edmonton....Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-mayor-says-lrt-money-in-provincial-budget-big-win-for-city-2018-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-us-says-auto-irritant-nearly-solved-other-snags-remain-2018-03-23WASHINGTON — The United States has confirmed a breakthrough in the NAFTA negotiations unlocking a major irritant involving automobiles, while...Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-us-says-auto-irritant-nearly-solved-other-snags-remain-2018-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carsinnotrans-career-award-2018-2018-03-23Dear CARS member, CARS is excited to announce that it has partnered with InnoTrans and will award 2 lucky candidates with the opportunity below. In...Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carsinnotrans-career-award-2018-2018-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elon-musk-one-of-two-bidders-to-build-high-speed-rail-to-ohare-2018-03-22Elon Musk will head up one of two teams that will go head-to-head on proposals to build a high-speed rail line between downtown Chicago and O’Hare...Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elon-musk-one-of-two-bidders-to-build-high-speed-rail-to-ohare-2018-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-new-jersey-rail-project-gets-some-money-in-congress-deal-2018-03-22As much as $541 million would be available for rail tunnel and bridge projects linking New Jersey and Manhattan, which advocates call some of the...Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-new-jersey-rail-project-gets-some-money-in-congress-deal-2018-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/late-in-the-game-for-this-season-to-mandate-rail-deliveries-says-sask-agriculture-minister-2018-03-22Time is running out on this grain shipping season, and while current grain delivery numbers are back up to "where they probably should have been all...Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/late-in-the-game-for-this-season-to-mandate-rail-deliveries-says-sask-agriculture-minister-2018-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-chief-us-and-canada-starting-to-converge-on-key-nafta-dispute-2018-03-22WASHINGTON—Canada and the United States are “finally starting to converge” on the dispute over automotive manufacturing that has been a key obstacle...Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-chief-us-and-canada-starting-to-converge-on-key-nafta-dispute-2018-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pq-transit-plan-would-kill-rem-project-expand-bus-rail-lines-2018-03-21The Parti Quebecois called for the abandoning of Montreal’s upcoming light-rail project, saying the money could be better spent expanding the...Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pq-transit-plan-would-kill-rem-project-expand-bus-rail-lines-2018-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-okays-demolition-of-nationally-significant-heritage-railway-station-in-biggar-sk-2018-03-21OTTAWA , March 20, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Trust for Canada is dismayed to learn that the federal government has granted approval to demolish a...Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-okays-demolition-of-nationally-significant-heritage-railway-station-in-biggar-sk-2018-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-satisfied-with-railways-grain-plans-2018-03-21Transport Minister Marc Garneau says he’s “satisfied” with the plans Canada’s two largest railways have put forward to get Western Canadian grain...Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-satisfied-with-railways-grain-plans-2018-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-enthusiastic-about-reaching-nafta-deal-canadas-trudeau-2018-03-21OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be "enthusiastic" about coming to an agreement on renegotiating the North American Free...Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-enthusiastic-about-reaching-nafta-deal-canadas-trudeau-2018-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-transit-funding-for-hamilton-leaves-questions-unanswered-2018-03-20Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger is applauding the recent federal government announcement that would see more than $370 million in transit funding...Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ontario-transit-funding-for-hamilton-leaves-questions-unanswered-2018-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-launch-process-to-buy-new-trains-with-federal-funding-announcement-2018-03-20MONTREAL -- Via Rail won't establish minimum content requirements for the new trains it plans to order for Canada's main railway corridor that...Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-launch-process-to-buy-new-trains-with-federal-funding-announcement-2018-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-fleet-to-be-replaced-in-the-quebec-city-windsor-corridor-2018-03-20The Government of Canada is building on its successful long-term plan that focuses on people and on the things that matter most to Canadians,...Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-fleet-to-be-replaced-in-the-quebec-city-windsor-corridor-2018-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-trade-is-anything-really-foreign-2018-03-19Trade talk between Canada and the United States has been heating up lately. North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiations continue with reports...Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-trade-is-anything-really-foreign-2018-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/burlington-milton-transit-systems-getting-millions-in-federal-provincial-funding-2018-03-19BURLINGTON — Burlington's and Milton's public transit systems will be receiving millions in funding as a result of a bilateral agreement between the...Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/burlington-milton-transit-systems-getting-millions-in-federal-provincial-funding-2018-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-trade-war-is-upon-us-canada-must-endure-short-term-pain-look-beyond-us-and-open-up-dairy-telecom-2018-03-19Though Canada has secured CETA with Europe and a signed a revamped TPP, businesses remain stubbornly dependent on the market south of the border . To...Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-trade-war-is-upon-us-canada-must-endure-short-term-pain-look-beyond-us-and-open-up-dairy-telecom-2018-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-trade-mission-to-berlin-germany-2018-03-19Dear CARS member, With the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in place, CARS is exploring the option of...Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-trade-mission-to-berlin-germany-2018-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-deal-between-provincial-federal-governments-pledges-about-9-billion-for-toronto-transit-projects-2018-03-16About $9-billion is being pledged for Toronto transit under a new deal between the federal and provincial governments, a sum that will allow the city...Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-deal-between-provincial-federal-governments-pledges-about-9-billion-for-toronto-transit-projects-2018-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-rail-have-submitted-grain-plans-transport-minister-2018-03-16Canada’s two major railways have submitted required plans to ensure Western Canadian grain starts moving again. To read full article click hereFri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-rail-have-submitted-grain-plans-transport-minister-2018-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-he-made-up-facts-about-trade-deficit-in-meeting-with-trudeau-2018-03-16ST. LOUIS -- U.S. President Donald Trump boasted in a fundraising speech in Missouri on Wednesday that he made up facts about trade in a meeting with...Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-he-made-up-facts-about-trade-deficit-in-meeting-with-trudeau-2018-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-to-make-significant-infrastructure-investments-that-will-improve-the-lives-of-canadians-2018-03-15Supporting new projects that build prosperous communities and transition to a clean growth economy To read full article click hereThu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-to-make-significant-infrastructure-investments-that-will-improve-the-lives-of-canadians-2018-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-dodged-steel-tariffs-now-hes-trying-to-save-nafta-2018-03-15Donald Trump is already taking up a lot of Justin Trudeau’s bandwidth. Steel tariffs sent it to another level. To read full article click hereThu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-dodged-steel-tariffs-now-hes-trying-to-save-nafta-2018-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-network-beginning-to-thaw-from-winter-deep-freeze-says-interim-ceo-2018-03-15MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. is beginning to recover from a turbulent end to 2017 and deep winter freeze that curtailed service, the...Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-network-beginning-to-thaw-from-winter-deep-freeze-says-interim-ceo-2018-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-seems-on-track-to-pursue-rail-relocation-2018-03-14Saskatoon city hall seems likely to try to convince Canadian Pacific to move its rail operations south of the city. To read full article click hereWed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatoon-city-hall-seems-on-track-to-pursue-rail-relocation-2018-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arcelormittal-canada-steelmaker-not-seeking-government-aid-ceo-2018-03-14HAMILTON, Ontario (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s chief executive said on Tuesday the company was not seeking Canadian government aid as the...Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arcelormittal-canada-steelmaker-not-seeking-government-aid-ceo-2018-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pulse-canada-seeking-amendment-to-bill-c-49-2018-03-14c Pulse Canada is seeking immediate consideration on an amendment to Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, that would grant the Canadian...Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pulse-canada-seeking-amendment-to-bill-c-49-2018-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-discussing-a-drug-abuse-program-as-legalized-cannabis-approaches-2018-03-14OTTAWA, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau says the Government of Canada is actively working on a policy to address marijuana impairment...Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-discussing-a-drug-abuse-program-as-legalized-cannabis-approaches-2018-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-in-grants-royalty-credits-to-get-more-diverse-oil-and-gas-projects-moving-in-alberta-2018-03-13The provincial government is offering $1 billion in incentives to diversify the province's oil and gas sectors over the next four years. To read full...Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-in-grants-royalty-credits-to-get-more-diverse-oil-and-gas-projects-moving-in-alberta-2018-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-pm-trudeau-our-trump-tariff-exemption-has-nothing-to-do-with-nafta-talks-2018-03-13Canada's exemption from Trump's tariffs have nothing to do with NAFTA talks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. To read full article click...Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-pm-trudeau-our-trump-tariff-exemption-has-nothing-to-do-with-nafta-talks-2018-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-stresses-desire-for-quick-nafta-deal-in-phone-chat-with-trudeau-2018-03-13WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged the quick completion of the NAFTA negotiations in a phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on...Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-stresses-desire-for-quick-nafta-deal-in-phone-chat-with-trudeau-2018-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-is-on-a-productive-efficient-roll-2018-03-12No turnaround is without its challenges, but we have come to a place at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) where we can focus on sustainable growth in...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-is-on-a-productive-efficient-roll-2018-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-new-transit-system-could-hobble-montreal-2018-03-12It sounds like the kind of project cities don’t dare to dream of anymore: a massive new transportation network on par with the great mass transit...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-new-transit-system-could-hobble-montreal-2018-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-host-information-sessions-during-march-break-2018-03-12Metrolinx will be coming to Mississauga to answer questions and provide information about the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) project. To read...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-host-information-sessions-during-march-break-2018-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pakistan-railways-tender-2018-03-12Attention CARS Members: We are pleased to forward the International Tender Notice issued by Pakistan Railways. Click here Regards, Ali Khan Trade...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pakistan-railways-tender-2018-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-just-got-more-leverage-in-us-trade-negotiations-2018-03-09Eleven nations will formally enter into a new trade pact today designed to lower tariffs and bridge regulatory gaps around the Pacific rim, despite...Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-just-got-more-leverage-in-us-trade-negotiations-2018-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-c-49-will-be-a-good-start-grain-transport-on-agenda-for-meeting-between-premier-moe-prime-minister-trudeau-2018-03-09A major grain backlog that has farmers worried and prompted an unprecedented apology from a major railway will be near the top of the agenda when...Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-c-49-will-be-a-good-start-grain-transport-on-agenda-for-meeting-between-premier-moe-prime-minister-trudeau-2018-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-boost-arctic-container-shipping-2018-03-09Efficient operations at Canada’s Pacific coast container ports combined with efficient trans-continental railway services have resulted in these...Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-boost-arctic-container-shipping-2018-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-will-face-consequences-if-grain-doesnt-move-liberal-mp-2018-03-08There “will be consequences” for Canada’s two largest railways if they fail to get Western Canadian grain moving again, a Liberal MP said Wednesday –...Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-will-face-consequences-if-grain-doesnt-move-liberal-mp-2018-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-contract-to-upgrade-singapores-bukit-panjang-light-rail-transit-line-2018-03-08Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation today announced that it has recently signed an asset replacement contract with Singapore's Land...Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-contract-to-upgrade-singapores-bukit-panjang-light-rail-transit-line-2018-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-cn-will-immediately-improve-movement-of-western-canadian-grain-2018-03-08MONTREAL, March 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR ) (NYSE: CNI ) Interim President and Chief Executive Officer JJ Ruest said the company will...Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ceo-cn-will-immediately-improve-movement-of-western-canadian-grain-2018-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-why-the-us-wants-a-deal-within-weeks-and-whether-its-possible-2018-03-08The United States is suddenly proposing a sprint to the finish toward a new NAFTA deal within about four to six weeks — a jet-fuel pace that aims to...Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-why-the-us-wants-a-deal-within-weeks-and-whether-its-possible-2018-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weve-really-felt-the-pinch-as-silos-fill-up-farmers-call-on-ottawa-to-ease-rail-backlogs-2018-03-07Farmers are struggling to plan for the upcoming planting season without assurances over delivery dates To read full article click hereWed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weve-really-felt-the-pinch-as-silos-fill-up-farmers-call-on-ottawa-to-ease-rail-backlogs-2018-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-appeal-agencys-order-to-replace-ripped-up-rail-2018-03-07The City of Ottawa is appealing a federal agency's order to restore, sell or scrap a portion of rail line near the Prince of Wales Bridge , and the...Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-appeal-agencys-order-to-replace-ripped-up-rail-2018-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-c250-mln-to-clear-western-canada-grain-backlog-2018-03-07Canadian National Railway Co said on Wednesday it would invest more than C$250 million ($193 million) this year to improve its infrastructure to ease...Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-invest-c250-mln-to-clear-western-canada-grain-backlog-2018-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/higher-prices-layoffs-and-economic-nosedives-what-trumps-trade-war-could-mean-for-you-2018-03-07For the last three decades, Donald Trump has ranted that America is getting stiffed on trade. But as president, he’s done little to back up his...Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/higher-prices-layoffs-and-economic-nosedives-what-trumps-trade-war-could-mean-for-you-2018-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-links-tariff-relief-for-canada-mexico-to-nafta-talks-2018-03-06In the latest twist of an ongoing drama, Trump is now using his proposed aluminum and steel tariffs as leverage for getting a favourable NAFTA pact...Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-links-tariff-relief-for-canada-mexico-to-nafta-talks-2018-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-the-grain-moving-saskatchewan-premier-2018-03-06Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he would back federal efforts aimed at getting prairie grain moving as farmers across Western Canada warn railway...Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-need-the-grain-moving-saskatchewan-premier-2018-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-steps-down-as-board-sees-need-to-energize-company-2018-03-06Canada's largest railroad has appointed chief marketing officer Jean-Jacques Ruest as interim CEO To read full article click hereTue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-steps-down-as-board-sees-need-to-energize-company-2018-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-tamping-machine-market-2018-key-players-harsco-rail-corporation-china-railway-construction-corp-inc-loram-maintenance-of-way-and-plassertheurer-2018-03-05This new research report that entirely centers “Global Tamping Machine Market” is an exhaustive analysis of driving forces, driving risks, Tamping...Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-tamping-machine-market-2018-key-players-harsco-rail-corporation-china-railway-construction-corp-inc-loram-maintenance-of-way-and-plassertheurer-2018-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-aluminum-tariffs-will-cause-collateral-damage-canadian-producers-2018-03-05Canada's metal producers are furious over the Trump administration's plans to impose broad tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. Experts argue that...Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-steel-aluminum-tariffs-will-cause-collateral-damage-canadian-producers-2018-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-says-canada-prepared-to-react-against-us-tariffs-if-necessary-2018-03-05After U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposal to slap hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canada...Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-says-canada-prepared-to-react-against-us-tariffs-if-necessary-2018-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-concerns-about-us-steel-tariffs-hang-over-nafta-talks-2018-03-02Mexico's trade minister will discuss the threat of U.S. steel import tariffs with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Wednesday, two sources said,...Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-concerns-about-us-steel-tariffs-hang-over-nafta-talks-2018-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-details-slower-than-expected-trickle-of-infrastructure-money-2018-03-02OTTAWA — New figures in this week’s federal budget suggest billions of dollars from the Liberal government’s vaunted infrastructure program now won’t...Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-details-slower-than-expected-trickle-of-infrastructure-money-2018-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2018-scholarship-fund-2018-03-02Amount: Up to $5000 distributed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee Objective : To establish an internally managed Scholarship Fund in the...Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2018-scholarship-fund-2018-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-is-serious-macaulay-on-grain-transportation-backlog-2018-03-01Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says he’s monitoring grain movement in Western Canada as producers say they’re have serious problems getting...Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-is-serious-macaulay-on-grain-transportation-backlog-2018-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-approves-new-fleet-of-trains-for-via-rail-but-dedicated-tracks-still-under-study-2018-03-01Via's current fleet of locomotives and passenger cars is 40 years old on average, and has been stretched beyond its normal life expectancy To read...Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-approves-new-fleet-of-trains-for-via-rail-but-dedicated-tracks-still-under-study-2018-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-growing-for-passage-of-bill-c-49-2018-03-01Farmers in western Canada are voicing their concerns over the delay of the passage of bill C-49. It is hoped the passage of the bill, which is...Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pressure-growing-for-passage-of-bill-c-49-2018-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-incs-name-scratched-off-federal-lawsuit-against-churchill-railway-owners-2018-02-28Omnitrax owns the Hudson Bay Railway Company, but its lawyer says the parent company is not liable to pay any damages awarded in a federal government...Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-incs-name-scratched-off-federal-lawsuit-against-churchill-railway-owners-2018-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-talking-to-alstom-siemens-on-feasible-toronto-hydrogen-rail-project-2018-02-28The province has issued a request of proposals to design a fuel cell-powered locomotive and is taking an in-depth look at foregoing overhead power...Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-talking-to-alstom-siemens-on-feasible-toronto-hydrogen-rail-project-2018-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-reveals-the-2018-federal-budget-2018-02-28OTTAWA — Women, science and conservation are among the dominant themes of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s latest federal budget , which charts a...Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-reveals-the-2018-federal-budget-2018-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-appears-to-show-man-riding-outside-of-ttc-subway-enforcement-staff-investigating-2018-02-27The Toronto Transit Commission says it’s investigating after a video posted online appears to show a young man riding on the outside of the rear end...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-appears-to-show-man-riding-outside-of-ttc-subway-enforcement-staff-investigating-2018-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-new-light-rail-transit-line-using-30mwh-res-system-to-reduce-peak-energy-add-backup-2018-02-27RES (Renewable Energy Systems) has confirmed the expected capacity and output of a photovoltaics-linked energy storage system being developed for a...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontarios-new-light-rail-transit-line-using-30mwh-res-system-to-reduce-peak-energy-add-backup-2018-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-signed-economic-report-contradicts-presidents-own-views-on-trade-canada-2018-02-27U.S. President Donald Trump’s views on trade have been clobbered in a report released by the White House – and signed by none other than the...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-signed-economic-report-contradicts-presidents-own-views-on-trade-canada-2018-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-industry-raising-concerns-over-growing-backlog-of-rail-shipments-2018-02-27Grain shippers and producers are raising concerns about a growing backlog of rail shipments that they say is leading to lost sales and unreliable...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-industry-raising-concerns-over-growing-backlog-of-rail-shipments-2018-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/move-aside-nafta-new-fear-on-the-canada-us-front-involves-steel-tariffs-2018-02-26Trump is weighing options for steel and aluminum tariffs— and the stakes are especially high for Canada, which is the No. 1 seller of both products...Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/move-aside-nafta-new-fear-on-the-canada-us-front-involves-steel-tariffs-2018-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-safety-minister-want-bill-c-49-to-pass-quickly-2018-02-26Farm groups are calling on the Canadian Senate to quickly pass Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, as producers continue to face a...Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/public-safety-minister-want-bill-c-49-to-pass-quickly-2018-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-c-49-expected-to-help-clear-freight-rail-delays-say-stakeholders-2018-02-26Seen as an overhaul of the Transportation Act as well as others, the bill will also introduce a passenger bill of rights in the air transportation...Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-c-49-expected-to-help-clear-freight-rail-delays-say-stakeholders-2018-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/own-motion-power-amendment-requested-for-transport-bill-2018-02-23An organization that represents Saskatchewan pea, lentil, soybean and chickpea producers wants Ottawa to amend Bill C-49, the Transportation...Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/own-motion-power-amendment-requested-for-transport-bill-2018-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-new-advanced-manufacturing-supercluster-expected-to-create-over-13500-middle-class-jobs-in-ontario-and-across-canada-2018-02-23HAMILTON, ON , Feb. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - When small, medium-sized and large companies, academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations come...Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-new-advanced-manufacturing-supercluster-expected-to-create-over-13500-middle-class-jobs-in-ontario-and-across-canada-2018-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-enhanced-options-for-labour-mobility-in-canada-2018-02-23Canada and the European Union (“EU”) began the provisional application of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement...Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-enhanced-options-for-labour-mobility-in-canada-2018-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-taking-next-steps-in-testing-hydrogen-powered-train-technology-2018-02-23Ontario is taking the next steps in exploring the potential of hydrail as an alternative to conventional electric trains, as Ontario transforms the...Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-taking-next-steps-in-testing-hydrogen-powered-train-technology-2018-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-car-shortage-strands-grain-on-canadian-prairies-2018-02-22As farmers across Alberta start preparing for seeding this spring, some have been waiting weeks to get their crops from last year to elevators so...Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-car-shortage-strands-grain-on-canadian-prairies-2018-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-say-bad-winter-weather-impacted-rail-service-2018-02-22MONTREAL -- Canada's two largest railways vowed to improve their service levels over the coming months as they escape the grip of a tough winter that...Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-say-bad-winter-weather-impacted-rail-service-2018-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-promised-for-canadaagain-2018-02-22Canada 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...Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-promised-for-canadaagain-2018-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-from-rail-to-metro-in-india-2018-02-21Multinational company, Bombardier, has been closely involved in transforming India’s rail network since 1993. But the company, which invested in...Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-from-rail-to-metro-in-india-2018-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-aims-to-crack-down-on-lifesaving-safety-regulations-2018-02-21At a House subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson gave two dire warnings to its regional partners across the United States. To...Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-aims-to-crack-down-on-lifesaving-safety-regulations-2018-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheres-surrey-lrt-construction-industry-asks-after-bc-budget-release-2018-02-21The B.C. government announced $6 million for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure over a three-year-period in their 2018 budget. To read...Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wheres-surrey-lrt-construction-industry-asks-after-bc-budget-release-2018-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-orders-city-to-restore-rail-line-2018-02-21City officials are considering asking for a judicial review after a federal agency ordered them to restore a portion of rail line leading to the...Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-orders-city-to-restore-rail-line-2018-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/res-sets-store-by-ontario-rail-2018-02-20RES Canada will work with Toronto Hydro to supply an energy storage facility to provide back-up power to the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit...Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/res-sets-store-by-ontario-rail-2018-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-another-massive-go-station-makeover-in-mississauga-announced-2018-02-20A new building, upgraded parking, and bike storage are on tap for northwest Mississauga residents who frequent the Meadowvale GO station. To read...Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-another-massive-go-station-makeover-in-mississauga-announced-2018-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-may-lay-off-hundreds-at-its-quebec-railway-plant-2018-02-20MONTREAL -- The railway division of Bombardier Inc. says losing out on a large electric train contract in Montreal may force it to lay off workers...Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-may-lay-off-hundreds-at-its-quebec-railway-plant-2018-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-slated-to-begin-on-5b-montreal-automated-light-rail-project-2018-02-20CDPQ Infra Inc., owner and operator of public infrastructure projects in Canada, has chosen a team to engineer and build a $5.3 billion regional...Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-slated-to-begin-on-5b-montreal-automated-light-rail-project-2018-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mulroney-pledges-to-honour-1b-for-hamiltons-lrt-project-if-she-wins-2018-02-16At 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...Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mulroney-pledges-to-honour-1b-for-hamiltons-lrt-project-if-she-wins-2018-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-oil-shipments-sitting-idle-on-prairies-as-railways-struggle-to-meet-demand-2018-02-16A shortfall of railcars and crews have left shipments of grain and oil marooned on the Canadian Prairies. To read full article click hereFri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-oil-shipments-sitting-idle-on-prairies-as-railways-struggle-to-meet-demand-2018-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-testifies-against-workplace-surveillance-2018-02-16Bill C-49 would require voice, video recorders on locomotives To read full article click hereFri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-testifies-against-workplace-surveillance-2018-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2018-02-16OTTAWA , Feb. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and reappointments. The...Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2018-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contractor-will-bear-cost-of-lrt-delay-city-vows-2018-02-15City may withhold payments, and if necessary take RTG to court, mayor says To read full article click hereThu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contractor-will-bear-cost-of-lrt-delay-city-vows-2018-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-new-rail-freight-companies-extend-interconnection-and-enhance-cross-border-freight-handling-thanks-to-hit-rail-2018-02-15A host of new customers making use of Hit Rail connectivity and interoperability solutions has significantly improved the interconnection of European...Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-new-rail-freight-companies-extend-interconnection-and-enhance-cross-border-freight-handling-thanks-to-hit-rail-2018-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trudeau-pitches-progressive-trade-will-india-be-open-for-business-2018-02-15Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to India this Friday for a week-long trip that, much like his recent stops in China and Vietnam, is expected to...Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-trudeau-pitches-progressive-trade-will-india-be-open-for-business-2018-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-infrastructure-funding-sources-step-up-in-canada-2018-02-15A shrinking budget deficit is usually good news, but a drop in federal debt in Canada is raising concerns over delays in government efforts to funnel...Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-infrastructure-funding-sources-step-up-in-canada-2018-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-global-cities-council-calls-for-national-urban-strategy-to-advance-infrastructure-delivery-2018-02-14OTTAWA , Feb. 13, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Canadian city regions would benefit from a national urban strategy, that would support long-range...Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-global-cities-council-calls-for-national-urban-strategy-to-advance-infrastructure-delivery-2018-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-budget-would-slash-money-for-sound-transit-tacoma-link-2018-02-14President Donald Trump proposed $200 billion in new infrastructure spending on Monday, while at the same time reiterating his desire to slash funding...Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-budget-would-slash-money-for-sound-transit-tacoma-link-2018-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-day-in-canada-us-affairs-one-threat-dropped-two-raised-one-reality-tv-show-2018-02-14On a day that epitomized a suspenseful era in American trade policy, the U.S. played down a presidential threat to impose a border tax — but raised...Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-day-in-canada-us-affairs-one-threat-dropped-two-raised-one-reality-tv-show-2018-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lawmakers-want-a-new-rule-to-increase-freight-train-safety-2018-02-14Lawmakers are mounting an effort requiring freight trains to be operated by more than one person, even though railroads have historically bucked past...Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lawmakers-want-a-new-rule-to-increase-freight-train-safety-2018-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-collenette-to-lead-ontarios-high-speed-rail-project-2018-02-14The high-speed line will serve a corridor that is home to more than 7 million people with six proposed stops and a connection to Pearson...Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-collenette-to-lead-ontarios-high-speed-rail-project-2018-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-large-economic-development-potential-for-vancouver-seattle-rapid-rail-2018-02-13An ultra-high-speed rail line between Vancouver and Portland would create hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in economic benefits for the...Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-shows-large-economic-development-potential-for-vancouver-seattle-rapid-rail-2018-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-makes-another-pitch-for-necessity-of-nafta-as-us-swing-nears-end-2018-02-13Prime Minister Justin Trudeau subtly urged U.S. President Donald Trump Friday night to not tear down a decades old trade relationship in the name of...Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-makes-another-pitch-for-necessity-of-nafta-as-us-swing-nears-end-2018-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-to-begin-construction-on-massive-automated-light-rail-2018-02-13After years of deliberation, Montreal’s regional light rail has been given the go-ahead to begin engineering and construction. To read full article...Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-to-begin-construction-on-massive-automated-light-rail-2018-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-stroke-saturday-or-leaving-the-car-behind-2018-02-12How was your Saturday? Mine involved two strokes, hydrodynamic transmissions and an exploration of abandoned infrastructure. To read full article...Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-stroke-saturday-or-leaving-the-car-behind-2018-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-litres-of-diesel-spills-onto-railway-near-fermont-que-2018-02-12A generator breakdown led to more than than 16,000 litres of diesel spilling on the railway track north of Port-Cartier, located in the Côte-Nord...Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thousands-of-litres-of-diesel-spills-onto-railway-near-fermont-que-2018-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-light-rail-project-to-break-ground-in-april-start-rolling-in-2021-2018-02-12It will be later and pricier than originally thought, but a new commuter rail line for the region will break gro und in April To read full article...Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-light-rail-project-to-break-ground-in-april-start-rolling-in-2021-2018-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-sees-clear-path-forward-on-nafta-2018-02-12Justin Trudeau’s latest mission to bolster Nafta ended on an upbeat note, as the Canadian leader said there’s still a “clear path” to a deal while...Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-sees-clear-path-forward-on-nafta-2018-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-bitumen-blockade-selected-legal-options-available-to-producers-and-shippers-2018-02-09Recently, the Government of British Columbia released an announcement to consider a series of proposed measures to restrict the shipment of diluted...Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-bitumen-blockade-selected-legal-options-available-to-producers-and-shippers-2018-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-63-billion-light-rail-network-finalized-expected-to-open-in-2021-2018-02-09Montreal’s new light-rail project connecting the city to its suburbs and its international airport got the green light Thursday, with the line...Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-63-billion-light-rail-network-finalized-expected-to-open-in-2021-2018-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-denies-300k-ask-for-rail-route-study-2018-02-09White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin will be writing to B.C.’s transport minister to urge reconsideration of a decision not to contribute funds for a joint...Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-denies-300k-ask-for-rail-route-study-2018-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-breaks-ground-on-stoney-creek-go-station-but-still-has-no-deal-with-cn-2018-02-09Metrolinx and local MPPs say they can hammer out a deal with CN Rail in time to open Stoney Creek's Confederation GO station in 2019 — despite the...Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-breaks-ground-on-stoney-creek-go-station-but-still-has-no-deal-with-cn-2018-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-spend-heavily-on-new-track-infrastructure-maintenance-2018-02-09MONTREAL — CN has announced a $3.2-billion capital spending program that includes track infrastructure expansion, investments in yards and intermodal...Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-spend-heavily-on-new-track-infrastructure-maintenance-2018-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laporte-county-railroad-set-for-major-improvements-2018-02-08The La Crosse-based Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad has announced plans to invest $600,000 into railroad improvements in LaPorte County. The company...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/laporte-county-railroad-set-for-major-improvements-2018-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trudeau-says-no-nafta-deal-might-be-better-than-a-bad-one-2018-02-08Canada "might very well be better off" not signing up for an updated version of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) pact rather than...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trudeau-says-no-nafta-deal-might-be-better-than-a-bad-one-2018-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-equipment-enhances-capabilities-in-ontario-northlands-remanufacturing-and-repair-centre-2018-02-08New line boring equipment recently obtained by Ontario Northland positions the company as the only railway in Canada offering in-house line boring...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-equipment-enhances-capabilities-in-ontario-northlands-remanufacturing-and-repair-centre-2018-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-did-the-city-let-the-lrt-consortium-off-the-hook-for-1m-2018-02-08When it became clear the international consortium building Ottawa's $2-billion light rail system would not make its May 24 delivery date, there was...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-did-the-city-let-the-lrt-consortium-off-the-hook-for-1m-2018-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-opens-new-office-in-shanghai-2018-02-08Joining CP president and CEO Keith Creel for the official opening were John Brooks , senior vice-president and chief marketing officer; Jonathan...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-opens-new-office-in-shanghai-2018-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-positions-for-growth-in-canada-2018-02-07Massachusetts-based engineering, environmental consultancy and construction management firm TRC is positioning itself in readiness for a rebound in...Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-positions-for-growth-in-canada-2018-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/125-million-paid-out-in-lac-megantic-tragedy-2018-02-07MONTREAL — The railway at the centre of the Lac-Megantic train explosion as well as several of its former employees settled with federal prosecutors...Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/125-million-paid-out-in-lac-megantic-tragedy-2018-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-and-procurement-opening-an-open-market-2018-02-07Although CETA will not bring great changes to procurement in Canada, it will increase European firms’ confidence in investing here. To read full...Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-and-procurement-opening-an-open-market-2018-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-deal-possible-by-end-of-march-canadian-ambassador-says-2018-02-07With the "wiring and plumbing" in place, David MacNaughton said the three countries can work out the final few sticking points and reach a deal...Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-deal-possible-by-end-of-march-canadian-ambassador-says-2018-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-handover-date-expected-today-2018-02-06t's no longer a question of whether the train is coming, but how long it will take to get here. .. To read full article clickf here.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-handover-date-expected-today-2018-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-growth-continues-in-fourth-quarter-2018-02-06Intermodal freight volume grew a solid 5.8% in the fourth quarter and set a record of 9 million international intermodal loadings for the year,...Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-growth-continues-in-fourth-quarter-2018-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-deal-could-be-reached-by-end-of-march-canadas-ambassador-to-us-says-2018-02-06OTTAWA—Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Monday he believes NAFTA negotiators can reach an agreement in principle by the end of March. .....Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-deal-could-be-reached-by-end-of-march-canadas-ambassador-to-us-says-2018-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-prices-buckle-after-railway-refuses-to-be-swing-shipper-2018-02-06World oil prices are recovering, but Western Canadian oil prices are falling back to depressed conditions, the result of transportation capacity so...Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-prices-buckle-after-railway-refuses-to-be-swing-shipper-2018-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-train-derails-after-collision-in-south-carolina-at-least-2-dead-2018-02-05An Amtrak train appears to have been running on the wrong track when it collided with a CSX freight train in South Carolina early Sunday morning,...Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-train-derails-after-collision-in-south-carolina-at-least-2-dead-2018-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-trudeau-applying-pressure-on-us-in-nafta-talks-says-wilbur-ross-2018-02-05DAVOS, Switzerland — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday he believes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his speech at the World...Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-trudeau-applying-pressure-on-us-in-nafta-talks-says-wilbur-ross-2018-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-markets-will-be-important-for-volume-driven-revenue-in-commodities-2018-02-05Gervais notes it will take some time to expand Canada's presence in the member countries of the trade deal. .. To read full article click here.Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-markets-will-be-important-for-volume-driven-revenue-in-commodities-2018-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-nafta-conference-call-2018-02-05You are invited to participate in a conference call scheduled for Monday Feb. 5th, 2018 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm (Ottawa time). The purpose of this call...Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-nafta-conference-call-2018-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-breakfast-please-check-in-between-8am-9am-2018-02-02CN Paul Harridine - Biography click here Transport Canada Brigitte Diogo , Director General, Rail Safety, will be speaking on behalf of the Deputy...Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-breakfast-please-check-in-between-8am-9am-2018-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-promise-from-trump-plan-chinese-firms-unlikely-to-get-large-slice-of-action-2018-02-01Chinese companies are unlikely to play a large role in the trillion-dollar infrastructure plan announced by US President Donald Trump, but analysts...Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-promise-from-trump-plan-chinese-firms-unlikely-to-get-large-slice-of-action-2018-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-looks-to-province-to-fund-major-city-projects-2018-02-01As the sixth largest city in Canada, transit has become a crucial component of both short-term and long-term development. To read full article click...Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-looks-to-province-to-fund-major-city-projects-2018-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-facility-planned-for-gth-would-burn-chemically-soaked-railway-ties-to-produce-electricity-2018-02-01The reeve of the RM of Sherwood says ratepayers are worried about the potential negative health effects of a power plant proposed for Regina's Global...Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-facility-planned-for-gth-would-burn-chemically-soaked-railway-ties-to-produce-electricity-2018-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-nafta-conference-call-rescheduled-2018-02-01Dear CARS member, You are invited to participate in a conference call scheduled for Monday Feb. 5th, 2018 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm (Ottawa time). The...Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-nafta-conference-call-rescheduled-2018-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-are-not-self-regulated-2018-01-31Railways in Canada must comply with the Railway Safety Act , dozens of regulations and hundreds of safety rules as part of our country’s rail safety...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-are-not-self-regulated-2018-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evelopers-ante-up-to-keep-transit-plans-on-track-real-estate-money-may-help-unthaw-frozen-plans-for-major-metro-vancouver-transit-projects-2018-01-31Real estate developers have put up money to start and complete Metro Vancouver transit plans, which are seen as “crucial” to the local economy – and...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evelopers-ante-up-to-keep-transit-plans-on-track-real-estate-money-may-help-unthaw-frozen-plans-for-major-metro-vancouver-transit-projects-2018-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-makes-big-push-into-canada-by-entering-oil-gas-market-and-expanding-existing-infrastructure-practice-2018-01-31"The time is right for us to grow our business in Canada and bring more of our unique services and solutions to clients there," said CEO Chris Vincze...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-makes-big-push-into-canada-by-entering-oil-gas-market-and-expanding-existing-infrastructure-practice-2018-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-railway-bypass-could-happen-sooner-than-july-quebec-transport-minister-says-2018-01-31Quebec Transport Minister André Fortin says he's confident he can reach a deal quickly with Ottawa to relocate the train tracks that run through the...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-railway-bypass-could-happen-sooner-than-july-quebec-transport-minister-says-2018-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-exports-by-rail-increasing-2018-01-31Jan. 30 (UPI) -- With Canadian crude oil production up slightly, and given infrastructure limitations, federal data show oil exports by rail at a...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-exports-by-rail-increasing-2018-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pasadenas-parsons-receives-platinum-ranking-in-renew-canadas-2018-top-100-infrastructure-projects-2018-01-30Parsons, a Pasadena-based technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction,...Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pasadenas-parsons-receives-platinum-ranking-in-renew-canadas-2018-top-100-infrastructure-projects-2018-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-atlantic-railway-starts-sleep-apnea-program-2018-01-30GLENDALE, N.Y. , Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) started an Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) program January 23, 2018 ....Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-atlantic-railway-starts-sleep-apnea-program-2018-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-leader-for-corporate-environmental-action-francais-2018-01-30MONTREAL , Jan. 29, 2018 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI ) has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies to manage...Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-leader-for-corporate-environmental-action-francais-2018-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-associations-call-for-nafta-renewal-2018-01-30NORTH AMERICA: The Association of American Railroads, Railway Association of Canada and Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles issued a joint letter on...Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-associations-call-for-nafta-renewal-2018-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-workers-acquitted-in-lac-megantic-disaster-trial-2018-01-29Forty-seven people were killed when a runaway train with 72 oil tank cars crashed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada, on July 6, 2013. The resulting...Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroad-workers-acquitted-in-lac-megantic-disaster-trial-2018-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-tell-us-decide-whether-you-want-a-nafta-dispute-settlement-process-2018-01-29Canada and Mexico are applying pressure on the United States to decide whether it wants to be part of NAFTA's investor-state dispute mechanism,...Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-tell-us-decide-whether-you-want-a-nafta-dispute-settlement-process-2018-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-given-more-time-to-finalize-lrt-handover-2018-01-29Anyone hoping to find out Wednesday when Rideau Transit Group (RTG) will be ready to hand over control of light rail transit tunnels and tracks to...Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-given-more-time-to-finalize-lrt-handover-2018-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/las-vegas-railway-express-inc-announces-its-acquisition-of-united-rail-and-the-rms-rail-management-services-system-2018-01-26LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. (OTCPK: XTRN), owner of the X Train brand and brand licensor,...Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/las-vegas-railway-express-inc-announces-its-acquisition-of-united-rail-and-the-rms-rail-management-services-system-2018-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-is-still-threatening-to-pull-out-of-nafta-except-maybe-he-cant-2018-01-26WASHINGTON – For two years, first as a candidate and then as president, Donald Trump has vowed to rip up the existing trade pact with Mexico and...Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-is-still-threatening-to-pull-out-of-nafta-except-maybe-he-cant-2018-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-council-reaffirms-commitment-to-transportation-plan-including-surrey-lrt-2018-01-26Metro Vancouver mayors call on province to confirm its 40 per cent funding share ‘as soon as possible’ To read full article click hereFri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-council-reaffirms-commitment-to-transportation-plan-including-surrey-lrt-2018-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-downplays-exposure-risks-in-event-of-nafta-collapse-2018-01-26Canadian National Railway Co.’s chief financial officer downplayed the company’s exposure in the event that NAFTA is dissolved, and said the Trump...Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-downplays-exposure-risks-in-event-of-nafta-collapse-2018-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/9-us-transportation-projects-to-watch-in-2018-2018-01-25What do we have to look forward to in 2018? The debut of more large transportation projects across the United States. To read full article click hereThu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/9-us-transportation-projects-to-watch-in-2018-2018-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-and-mexico-rail-lobbying-heads-make-their-case-for-nafta-renewal-2018-01-25A trio of rail shipper groups, each with a vested interest in the long-term future in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) penned a joint...Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-and-mexico-rail-lobbying-heads-make-their-case-for-nafta-renewal-2018-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-boost-spending-to-record-32b-for-2018-2018-01-25The spending plan includes $1.6 billion for track maintenance as well as hundreds of millions for new locomotives and rail line expansions To read...Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-boost-spending-to-record-32b-for-2018-2018-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tracks-in-trenches-city-takes-new-north-lrt-design-to-the-public-2018-01-24Tracks for the north LRT extension could run in trenches to cross under as many as five key intersections. To read full article click hereWed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tracks-in-trenches-city-takes-new-north-lrt-design-to-the-public-2018-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-contracts-spur-new-hires-2018-01-24PLATTSBURGH — Bombardier’s Plattsburgh plant will create 100 new jobs as it ramps up production for orders from San Francisco, New York City,...Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-contracts-spur-new-hires-2018-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-supportive-of-via-rails-15-billion-request-for-new-trains-2018-01-24The Liberal government is sharpening its scrutiny of Via Rail's ambitious and costly expansion plans in the run-up to the 2018 budget. To read full...Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-supportive-of-via-rails-15-billion-request-for-new-trains-2018-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-commits-to-building-railway-bypass-for-lac-megantic-2018-01-24The federal government has committed to building a railway bypass for Lac-Mégantic, nearly five years after a runaway train derailed and blew up in...Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-commits-to-building-railway-bypass-for-lac-megantic-2018-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prairie-grain-movement-not-perfect-but-not-in-crisis-2018-01-23CNS Canada — Canadian grain exports are moving out of the country at a similar pace as they were a year ago, but there are still some challenges...Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prairie-grain-movement-not-perfect-but-not-in-crisis-2018-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-will-new-mta-nyc-transit-president-deal-with-delays-and-data-2018-01-23How's your ride? Ask commuters in New York City and you will hear all kinds of answers. To read full article click hereTue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-will-new-mta-nyc-transit-president-deal-with-delays-and-data-2018-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cambridge-lrt-route-planning-includes-space-for-go-train-station-2018-01-23Right now, Cambridge doesn’t have an LRT line or a GO train route hitting the city. To read full article click hereTue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cambridge-lrt-route-planning-includes-space-for-go-train-station-2018-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-fate-uncertain-ahead-of-final-round-of-talks-in-montreal-2018-01-23OTTAWA (Reuters) - The NAFTA trade agreement's future hangs in the balance this week as negotiators from the United States, Canada and Mexico try to...Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-fate-uncertain-ahead-of-final-round-of-talks-in-montreal-2018-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brightline-stresses-public-awareness-safety-in-wake-of-rail-deaths-2018-01-22Brightline officials addressed safety concerns at a press conference in Boca Raton Friday. Four people have been killed by the company’s trains, two...Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brightline-stresses-public-awareness-safety-in-wake-of-rail-deaths-2018-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/startups-high-speed-rail-and-californias-infrastructure-future-2018-01-22California is home to two very different innovation worlds. To read full article click hereMon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/startups-high-speed-rail-and-californias-infrastructure-future-2018-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sunlife-canada-eyes-p15b-investment-in-govt-infra-projects-2018-01-22SUN Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (SLOCPI) is willing to invest around P1.5 to P2 billion on public infrastructure projects. To read full...Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sunlife-canada-eyes-p15b-investment-in-govt-infra-projects-2018-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-hurontario-lrt-construction-update-2018-01-22The year 2018 is finally here, and the Hurontario LRT has started construction at various points along one of the busiest road arteries in Canada’s...Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-hurontario-lrt-construction-update-2018-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-bc-group-opposed-to-light-rail-plan-says-skytrain-option-better-2018-01-19A grassroots group of Surrey and Langley residents opposed to the plan for a light rail (LRT) system in Surrey says it has delivered a petition to...Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-bc-group-opposed-to-light-rail-plan-says-skytrain-option-better-2018-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-weighs-strategic-deals-to-boost-crude-by-rail-2018-01-19Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd ( CP.TO ) said on Thursday it is weighing strategic deals to boost crude-by-rail shipments in 2018, after reporting...Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-weighs-strategic-deals-to-boost-crude-by-rail-2018-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-nafta-round-to-be-extended-by-a-day-mexico-spars-with-us-2018-01-19MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Talks in Montreal later this month to update the North American Free Trade Agreement will be extended by one day,...Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-nafta-round-to-be-extended-by-a-day-mexico-spars-with-us-2018-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thursday-will-be-day-8-of-lac-megantic-jury-deliberations-2018-01-18SHERBROOKE, Que. — Jurors in the Lac-Megantic criminal negligence trial have completed Day 7 of their deliberations without reaching a verdict. To...Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thursday-will-be-day-8-of-lac-megantic-jury-deliberations-2018-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/initial-estimate-pegs-cost-of-waterfront-transit-plan-at-19-to-23-billion-2018-01-18An ambitious plan to improve transit along the city’s waterfront carries a price tag of $1.98 to $2.31 billion in 2017 dollars, according to a staff...Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/initial-estimate-pegs-cost-of-waterfront-transit-plan-at-19-to-23-billion-2018-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eans-news-strabag-to-build-rail-tunnel-in-canada-2018-01-18Toronto - STRABAG SE, the publicly listed European-based technology group for construction services, has had an infrastructure contract in Toronto...Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eans-news-strabag-to-build-rail-tunnel-in-canada-2018-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-and-transportation-industry-cautiously-optimistic-about-nafta-minister-2018-01-18MONTREAL — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says he shares the cautious optimism of Canada's transportation industry that a deal will be reached to...Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-and-transportation-industry-cautiously-optimistic-about-nafta-minister-2018-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-bill-would-require-train-stopping-technology-following-washington-amtrak-derailment-2018-01-18SEATTLE — The federal government would give $2.6 billion to railroads to install emergency train-stopping technologies, so they won’t miss a deadline...Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-bill-would-require-train-stopping-technology-following-washington-amtrak-derailment-2018-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-ex-transit-boss-andy-byford-rides-subway-on-first-day-of-new-new-york-city-job-2018-01-17Though he remained largely unrecognizable to the crush of passengers surrounding him, Andy Byford was not just another harried commuter: he is the...Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-ex-transit-boss-andy-byford-rides-subway-on-first-day-of-new-new-york-city-job-2018-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-bay-considers-backing-timmins-for-ferrochrome-smelter-bid-2018-01-17As four northern Ontario cities work to be chosen as the site of a new ferrochrome smelter, a fifth is considering where to put its support. To read...Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-bay-considers-backing-timmins-for-ferrochrome-smelter-bid-2018-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strabag-to-build-rail-tunnel-in-canada-2018-01-17STRABAG SE, the publicly listed European-based technology group for construction services, has had an infrastructure contract in Toronto awarded to...Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strabag-to-build-rail-tunnel-in-canada-2018-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reports-steady-grain-shipments-from-saskatchewan-2018-01-17CN Rail says grain shipments from Saskatchewan to ports at the West Coast and Thunder Bay were quite strong in December. To read full article click...Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-reports-steady-grain-shipments-from-saskatchewan-2018-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-trial-jurors-ask-for-dictionary-clarifications-as-deliberations-continue-2018-01-16The jurors are deciding the fate of Tom Harding, Richard Labrie and Jean Demaitre, who are charged in connection with the July 2013 tragedy in which...Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-trial-jurors-ask-for-dictionary-clarifications-as-deliberations-continue-2018-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-to-west-edmonton-mall-not-a-done-deal-council-hears-2018-01-16A light rail transit line linking downtown Edmonton to West Edmonton Mall is still up for debate, as councillors on Monday discussed the merits of...Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-to-west-edmonton-mall-not-a-done-deal-council-hears-2018-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanzania-railway-envisaged-as-highly-beneficial-infrastructure-tonic-2018-01-16THE decision by Tanzania and Rwanda to construct a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting the two countries is billed to strengthen the East African...Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanzania-railway-envisaged-as-highly-beneficial-infrastructure-tonic-2018-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-vow-to-fight-trump-if-he-pulls-us-from-nafta-2018-01-16From the campaign trail, to stump speeches across the country since his election, President Trump's made clear what he thinks of the North American...Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-mexico-vow-to-fight-trump-if-he-pulls-us-from-nafta-2018-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-failure-would-cause-transportation-crisis-2018-01-15When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, Americans said goodbye to 2017 and welcomed in the new year, .. To read full article click here.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-failure-would-cause-transportation-crisis-2018-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ipolitics-am-freeland-makes-the-rounds-in-vancouver-ahead-of-foreign-ministers-confab-on-north-korea-2018-01-15While her duties as host of the much-anticipated foreign ministers’ mini-summit on “security and stability on the Korean peninsula” aren’t officially...Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ipolitics-am-freeland-makes-the-rounds-in-vancouver-ahead-of-foreign-ministers-confab-on-north-korea-2018-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talk-of-delaying-translink-projects-borders-on-nonsense-surrey-mayor-2018-01-15The mayors of Surrey and Vancouver are pushing back on any possible slowdown on the Broadway subway or Surrey light-rail transit following statements...Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talk-of-delaying-translink-projects-borders-on-nonsense-surrey-mayor-2018-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-corridor-still-on-track-2018-01-12The dream of having a London & Port Stanley railway corridor hasn’t been dashed. To read full article click hereFri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-corridor-still-on-track-2018-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-companies-struggle-to-plan-for-post-nafta-world-2018-01-12TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian industries that would be most acutely impacted by the death of the North American Free Trade Agreement are unable to...Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-companies-struggle-to-plan-for-post-nafta-world-2018-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-gain-respect-for-launching-complaint-over-us-trade-demands-minister-2018-01-12LONDON, Ont. — The Trudeau government appears to have adopted a good-cop, bad-cop strategy for saving NAFTA – coming up with some “creative” new...Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-gain-respect-for-launching-complaint-over-us-trade-demands-minister-2018-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nafta-nightmare-scenario-2018-01-12A seven-step guide to what will and won't happen if Trump follows through on his persistent threats and tries to unilaterally pull the U.S. out of...Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nafta-nightmare-scenario-2018-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evidence-against-lac-megantic-accused-weak-judge-said-out-of-jurys-hearing-2018-01-11A Quebec Superior Court judge rejected a defence motion last December to acquit two of the men indicted for their roles in the Lac-Mégantic rail...Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evidence-against-lac-megantic-accused-weak-judge-said-out-of-jurys-hearing-2018-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nf-railway-introduces-new-technology-to-tackle-fog-2018-01-11Guwahati, January 11 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced a new GPS-based system in all locomotives for auto warning to train...Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nf-railway-introduces-new-technology-to-tackle-fog-2018-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talk-of-delaying-translink-projects-borders-on-nonsense-linda-hepner-2018-01-11The mayors of Surrey and Vancouver are pushing back on any possible slowdown on the Broadway subway or Surrey light-rail transit following statements...Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talk-of-delaying-translink-projects-borders-on-nonsense-linda-hepner-2018-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-firms-facing-serious-but-manageable-risk-in-nafta-re-jig-2018-01-11Analysts agree that a repeal of NAFTA could potentially weigh on the valuations of Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway, even as...Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-firms-facing-serious-but-manageable-risk-in-nafta-re-jig-2018-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-groups-urge-congress-to-advance-federal-infrastructure-plan-2018-01-09A group of more than 150 national trade organizations last week urged Congress to advance an infrastructure investment package. To read full article...Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-groups-urge-congress-to-advance-federal-infrastructure-plan-2018-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-galway-td-claims-the-government-is-reneging-on-its-commitments-to-the-western-rail-corridor-2018-01-09Deputy Eamon O’ Cuiv says the programme for Government included a pledge to examine the viability of the line between Athenry and Claremorris. To...Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-galway-td-claims-the-government-is-reneging-on-its-commitments-to-the-western-rail-corridor-2018-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baffinland-railway-may-be-dead-pond-inlet-group-declares-2018-01-09The controversial 110-kilometre railway that Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. wants to build between the Mary River iron mine and its port at Milne Inlet...Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baffinland-railway-may-be-dead-pond-inlet-group-declares-2018-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-uncertainty-presents-risk-for-canadian-railways-say-analysts-2018-01-09A n almost immediate 10 per cent drop in values in the aftermath of the Brexit vote in the UK could be a guidepost for Canada's industrial and...Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-uncertainty-presents-risk-for-canadian-railways-say-analysts-2018-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-to-deploy-drone-cameras-in-all-its-zones-to-enhance-safety-and-efficiency-in-train-operations-2018-01-08West Central Railways has become the first Zonal Railway to procure “Drone” cameras in Indian Railways. Indian Railways has decided to deploy “Drone”...Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-to-deploy-drone-cameras-in-all-its-zones-to-enhance-safety-and-efficiency-in-train-operations-2018-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-strikes-train-workers-at-five-firms-walkout-in-safety-row-2018-01-08South Western Railway (SWR ) will operate a contingency timetable with reduced services on all lines. To read full article click hereMon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-strikes-train-workers-at-five-firms-walkout-in-safety-row-2018-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-deserves-to-be-a-higher-priority-2018-01-08The letter Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao sent this week to the nation’s railroad executives urging them to meet a December 2018 deadline to...Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-deserves-to-be-a-higher-priority-2018-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-shipments-of-canadian-oil-to-us-seen-rising-over-60-2018-01-08Canadian crude shipments to the United States by rail could rise more than 60 percent this year on demand by Gulf Coast refiners for the heavy crudes...Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-shipments-of-canadian-oil-to-us-seen-rising-over-60-2018-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-uncertainty-presents-risk-for-canadian-railways-says-analysts-2018-01-08MONTREAL — The potential dismantling of the North American Free Trade Agreement poses the biggest risk to Canada's railways not benefiting this year...Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-uncertainty-presents-risk-for-canadian-railways-says-analysts-2018-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-adds-ryan-to-rail-team-2018-01-05ennifer Ryan, a longtime rail project engineer and winner of Railway Age’s inaugural Women in Rail award , has joined Parsons as a Senior Project...Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-adds-ryan-to-rail-team-2018-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-spaghetti-network-2018-01-05The map of the rail network in Western Canada looked a lot more like spaghetti in 1975. To read full article click hereFri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-railway-spaghetti-network-2018-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/american-railways-support-nafta-2018-01-05Another U.S. industry is standing up for the North American Free Trade Agreement – America’s railways. To read full article click hereFri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/american-railways-support-nafta-2018-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nj-transit-orders-160m-in-vehicles-from-bombardier-2018-01-04NJ Transit ordered 17 new locomotives from German company Bombardier for approximately $160 million, Bombardier announced Tuesday. This order is in...Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nj-transit-orders-160m-in-vehicles-from-bombardier-2018-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-shippers-in-between-legislation-as-rail-service-declines-2018-01-04The Fair Rail for Farmers Act is dead and the Transportation Modernization Act hasn’t become law To read full article click hereThu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-shippers-in-between-legislation-as-rail-service-declines-2018-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-could-be-key-for-us-canada-high-speed-rail-study-2018-01-04A multibillion-dollar proposal to connect Vancouver to the U.S. northwest by “ultra high-speed” rail appears to check off most, if not all, the boxes...Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-could-be-key-for-us-canada-high-speed-rail-study-2018-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-200-new-locomotives-2018-01-03Canadian National Railway (CN) has agreed to purchase 200 Tier 4 and Tier 3 locomotives from GE Transportation over the next three years, the Class I...Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-acquire-200-new-locomotives-2018-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/afc-funds-supporting-mining-infrastructure-2018-01-03With some mining companies increasingly reluctant to own outright the infrastructure that keeps their projects going, the African Finance Corporation...Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/afc-funds-supporting-mining-infrastructure-2018-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-was-and-still-is-priority-for-vernile-2018-01-03Transit has been a major topic of the last year and will continue to be the focus as the provincial Liberals move into the new year, says Kitchener...Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-was-and-still-is-priority-for-vernile-2018-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-year-ahead-parks-pools-trails-for-2018-2018-01-03There’s a lot in our reporters’ notebooks for 2018 — from federal rules legalizing recreational pot to the October civic elections — but, for...Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-year-ahead-parks-pools-trails-for-2018-2018-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-crude-by-rail-exports-to-us-rise-to-six-month-high-2018-01-02CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian crude-by-rail exports to the United States climbed to a six-month high of 137,000 barrels per day in October,...Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-crude-by-rail-exports-to-us-rise-to-six-month-high-2018-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-will-be-front-and-centre-in-council-chambers-and-on-campaign-trail-in-2018-2018-01-02Mayor Tory is fond of saying that he is “committed to getting Toronto moving” and with a municipal election scheduled for October that rhetoric is...Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-will-be-front-and-centre-in-council-chambers-and-on-campaign-trail-in-2018-2018-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-invest-in-peterborough-toronto-freight-rail-analysis-fr-2018-01-02Modern and efficient transportation routes are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating good paying,...Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-invest-in-peterborough-toronto-freight-rail-analysis-fr-2018-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/put-video-recorders-on-trains-garneau-2018-01-02OTTAWA — A deadly derailment on the west coast of the United States this month underlines the need to have voice and video recorders in trains to...Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/put-video-recorders-on-trains-garneau-2018-01-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/africa-development-body-funds-see-opportunity-in-mining-infrastructure-2017-12-22LONDON (Reuters) - With some mining companies increasingly reluctant to own outright the infrastructure that keeps their projects going, an African...Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/africa-development-body-funds-see-opportunity-in-mining-infrastructure-2017-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-shareholders-vote-to-approve-takeover-offer-by-chinese-company-2017-12-21With shareholder approval in hand, a review under the Investment Canada Act is the final hurdle to the Chinese infrastructure company's $1.5 billion...Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-shareholders-vote-to-approve-takeover-offer-by-chinese-company-2017-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-surrey-awards-contract-for-early-lrt-construction-2017-12-21The City of Surrey has taken another step towards the construction of a light rail transit (LRT) line . To read full article click hereThu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-surrey-awards-contract-for-early-lrt-construction-2017-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-seattle-high-speed-rail-could-cost-up-to-42b-2017-12-21In February, state lawmakers set aside $1 million to study a possible ultra-high-speed route. To read full article click hereThu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-seattle-high-speed-rail-could-cost-up-to-42b-2017-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railway-industry-waiting-for-proven-technology-to-prevent-crashes-2017-12-21MONTREAL -- Canada's railway industry is waiting for the development of better technology before installing devices in this country that could slow...Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railway-industry-waiting-for-proven-technology-to-prevent-crashes-2017-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-acquires-caltrax-2017-12-21Cad Railway Industries Acquires Caltrax To read press release click hereThu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cad-railway-industries-acquires-caltrax-2017-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-letter-from-ceos-to-trudeau-join-revamped-tpp-immediately-2017-12-20President of the Business Council of Canada and former finance and foreign minister John Manley has sent a letter signed by 18 chief executives...Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-letter-from-ceos-to-trudeau-join-revamped-tpp-immediately-2017-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-vehicle-brought-onto-track-for-powered-testing-2017-12-20Tuesday brought Waterloo Region a sight it had never seen before: A light rail vehicle running on a track under its own power. To read full article...Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-vehicle-brought-onto-track-for-powered-testing-2017-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-to-form-joint-venture-with-snc-lavalin-2017-12-20Swiss industrial conglomerate ABB Ltd ( >> ABB Ltd ) said Wednesday that it will form a joint venture with Canada's SNC-Lavalin Group Inc ( >>...Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-to-form-joint-venture-with-snc-lavalin-2017-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hiring-thousands-of-new-workers-2017-12-20Canadian National Railway is on a bit of a hiring spree. To read full article click hereWed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hiring-thousands-of-new-workers-2017-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/press-release-alstoms-signalling-system-equips-toronto-subway-extension-2017-12-20Alstom’s signalling system equips Toronto subway extension To read full article click hereWed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/press-release-alstoms-signalling-system-equips-toronto-subway-extension-2017-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-joint-venture-wins-first-monorail-contract-in-china-2017-12-19A joint venture between Bombardier Inc and China's CRRC Corp Ltd has won a 1.79 billion yuan ($271-million) contract to build a monorail line for a...Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-joint-venture-wins-first-monorail-contract-in-china-2017-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-wake-of-trudeaus-summit-no-show-japan-raises-possibility-of-a-trans-pacific-partnership-without-canada-2017-12-19TOKYO — Though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau balked at finalizing the Trans-Pacific Partnership last month, Japanese officials say the other...Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-wake-of-trudeaus-summit-no-show-japan-raises-possibility-of-a-trans-pacific-partnership-without-canada-2017-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-transitway-now-complete-2017-12-19Renforth Station , part of the Mississauga Transitway , officially opened today by all three levels of government. With the final station now open,...Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-transitway-now-complete-2017-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-oil-producers-exhaust-options-as-pipelines-railroads-fill-2017-12-19CALGARY, Alberta/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian oil producers are running out of options to get crude to market as pipeline and rail capacity fills...Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-oil-producers-exhaust-options-as-pipelines-railroads-fill-2017-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/william-tilley-former-clb-drum-major-and-railway-man-dead-at-103-2017-12-19The man who proudly led the Church Lads Brigade band through parades in St. John's for decades has died at the age of 103. To read full article click...Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/william-tilley-former-clb-drum-major-and-railway-man-dead-at-103-2017-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locals-try-to-save-north-dakotas-only-railroad-tunnel-2017-12-18The Cartwright Tunnel and adjoining Fairview Lift Bridge comprise a walking path in the Yellowstone River Valley. To read full article click hereMon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locals-try-to-save-north-dakotas-only-railroad-tunnel-2017-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-project-2017-12-18nfrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract to Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP) to design, build, and finance the...Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-awarded-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-project-2017-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-shippers-find-rail-space-scarce-as-prices-slide-2017-12-18The trains are running late for Canada’s oil producers just when they need them the most To read full article click hereMon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-shippers-find-rail-space-scarce-as-prices-slide-2017-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-ceo-of-railroad-company-csx-dead-at-73-2017-12-18NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter Harrison, the president CEO of railroad giant CSX, has died, the company announced Saturday. He was 73. To read full article...Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-ceo-of-railroad-company-csx-dead-at-73-2017-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-trackside-signs-a-move-to-curb-railway-suicides-2017-12-15In a bid to reduce the number of suicides on London-area railway lines, CN's Police Service and the local Canadian Mental Health Associations are...Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-trackside-signs-a-move-to-curb-railway-suicides-2017-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-new-jersey-reach-funding-pact-for-new-rail-tunnel-2017-12-15NEWARK, N.J. — New York and New Jersey announced Thursday how they will pay for their share of an estimated $13 billion project to build a new rail...Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-york-new-jersey-reach-funding-pact-for-new-rail-tunnel-2017-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rapid-transit-line-along-finch-west-takes-major-step-forward-2017-12-15Ontario Providing Faster Transit for Commuters and Families with Finch West LRT To read full article click hereFri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rapid-transit-line-along-finch-west-takes-major-step-forward-2017-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-chief-hunter-harrison-takes-medical-leave-amid-rail-overhaul-2017-12-15CSX Corp said on Thursday its Chief Executive Officer Hunter Harrison was taking medical leave, an announcement that comes amid of a controversial...Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-chief-hunter-harrison-takes-medical-leave-amid-rail-overhaul-2017-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-grain-farmers-call-on-senate-to-pass-bill-c-49-2017-12-15Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling on the Senate of Canada to pass Bill C-49, The Transportation Modernization Act as quickly as possible. This...Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-grain-farmers-call-on-senate-to-pass-bill-c-49-2017-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-appoints-new-director-for-safety-quality-control-and-performance-2017-12-14Alstom UK and Ireland has appointed Maria Griffin as its new director for quality, railway safety and performance. To read full article click hereThu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-appoints-new-director-for-safety-quality-control-and-performance-2017-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-aidan-johnson-to-put-forth-motion-to-let-province-run-hamiltons-lrt-2017-12-14A motion will be presented at city hall on Monday to drop council’s request that the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) be put in charge of operating...Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillor-aidan-johnson-to-put-forth-motion-to-let-province-run-hamiltons-lrt-2017-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-farmers-demand-ottawa-get-grain-trains-back-on-track-2017-12-14Bottlenecks in federal legislation and rail capacity are holding up grain transport at a crucial time, say Alberta wheat producers. To read full...Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-farmers-demand-ottawa-get-grain-trains-back-on-track-2017-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-of-commons-rises-for-the-year-leaving-major-bills-in-limbo-2017-12-14OTTAWA -- The House of Commons has adjourned two days ahead of schedule, leaving a number of major bills in limbo. To read full article click hereThu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-of-commons-rises-for-the-year-leaving-major-bills-in-limbo-2017-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtrends-2017-recap-by-tony-hatch-2017-12-13“It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning…” — Winston Churchill on railroads facing up to IT challenges...Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railtrends-2017-recap-by-tony-hatch-2017-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commission-approves-2018-budget-2017-12-13The Vilas-Oneida Transit Commission, which oversees the Rhinelander-based Northwoods Transit Connections, approved a proposed 2018 budget Thursday....Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-commission-approves-2018-budget-2017-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-industries-inc-announces-intention-to-spin-off-companys-infrastructure-related-businesses-2017-12-13Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TRN) (“Trinity”) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to pursue a spin-off of...Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trinity-industries-inc-announces-intention-to-spin-off-companys-infrastructure-related-businesses-2017-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-not-stalling-on-grain-transport-bill-tkachuk-2017-12-13The Senate is not the reason a long-awaited overhaul of Canada’s transportation system — including its grain transportation system — won’t become law...Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-not-stalling-on-grain-transport-bill-tkachuk-2017-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-construction-cost-jumps-50m-2017-12-12WATERLOO REGION — Light rail will cost the Region of Waterloo up to an additional $25 million, largely due to delays in vehicle delivery. To read...Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-construction-cost-jumps-50m-2017-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-724-million-aventra-train-contract-2017-12-12Bombardier Transportation, the railway division of Canada’s Bombardier Inc ( BBDb.TO ), said on Tuesday it signed a $724 million contract with...Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-724-million-aventra-train-contract-2017-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pinpointing-bc-port-infrastructure-priorities-2017-12-12Coming soon to a B.C. port near you: more container cargo in bigger ships. To read full article click hereTue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pinpointing-bc-port-infrastructure-priorities-2017-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-a-cambridge-underground-by-2025-is-not-going-to-come-cheap-or-easy-2017-12-11A new underground metro system for the city has got a lot of people very excited, but how much is this whole thing going to cost and who will pay for...Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-a-cambridge-underground-by-2025-is-not-going-to-come-cheap-or-easy-2017-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deal-with-china-impossible-and-nafta-remains-a-mess-unifor-president-jerry-dias-2017-12-11The head of Canada’s largest private-sector union says he’s not surprised that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came home this weekend without any...Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deal-with-china-impossible-and-nafta-remains-a-mess-unifor-president-jerry-dias-2017-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-north-americas-new-manufacturing-hub-2017-12-11Where to manufacture product is a pivotal question each company must answer. In North America, manufacturing has declined in some sectors and...Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-north-americas-new-manufacturing-hub-2017-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-urges-senate-to-pass-stalled-grain-transportation-bill-2017-12-11Transport Minister Marc Garneau is calling on the Senate to pass the Liberals’ overhaul of Canada’s grain transportation system before Parliament...Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-urges-senate-to-pass-stalled-grain-transportation-bill-2017-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-announces-4-million-in-funding-for-churchill-economic-development-2017-12-08The federal government announced more than $4 million in economic development funding and other investments in the Churchill area Dec. 1. To read...Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-announces-4-million-in-funding-for-churchill-economic-development-2017-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-looking-for-its-own-china-trade-deal-2017-12-08Hello from Guangzhou, China, where the sunny skies have turned overcast, but global business and political leaders remain cheerfully optimistic about...Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-looking-for-its-own-china-trade-deal-2017-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-helps-toronto-railway-cut-emissions-to-zero-2017-12-08ABB to deliver reliable power for new light rail line – the largest transit infrastructure program in Canadian history. To read full article click...Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/abb-helps-toronto-railway-cut-emissions-to-zero-2017-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-bill-in-peril-as-it-stalls-in-senate-2017-12-08Western grain shippers are getting nervous as Bill C-49 sits in the Senate with diminishing chances it will receive royal assent before Christmas. To...Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-bill-in-peril-as-it-stalls-in-senate-2017-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cm-visits-crec-to-gain-better-insight-into-train-light-rail-technologies-in-china-2017-12-07BEIJING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on his second and final day of visit in Beijing yesterday called on the office of China...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cm-visits-crec-to-gain-better-insight-into-train-light-rail-technologies-in-china-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/local-government-contracts-and-buying-american-2017-12-07n April 2018, President Trump issued an Executive Order calling for stricter enforcement of the federal government’s “Buy American” laws. To read...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/local-government-contracts-and-buying-american-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-officials-say-theyre-overcoming-capacity-pinch-points-2017-12-07NEW YORK — Canadian National is in a better position to handle a growing North American economy because it continued investing in infrastructure...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-officials-say-theyre-overcoming-capacity-pinch-points-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belleville-opposes-cn-fuel-storage-plan-2017-12-07CN Rail wants to build several above ground fuel storage tanks at what it says is unused space within its Belleville rail yard, and while the city...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belleville-opposes-cn-fuel-storage-plan-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-new-head-of-new-york-city-transit-welcomes-your-complaints-2017-12-07Andy Byford says he’ll stay on the litter patrol after he starts in his new role as president of New York City Transit in January. To read full...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-new-head-of-new-york-city-transit-welcomes-your-complaints-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hlr-urges-council-to-continue-with-current-lrt-procurement-model-2017-12-07Hamilton Light Rail (HLR) urges City Council to continue with the current Light Rail Transit (LRT) procurement model that Council already accepted...Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hlr-urges-council-to-continue-with-current-lrt-procurement-model-2017-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highest-revenue-month-on-record-for-via-rail-canada-2017-12-06A 12 per cent increase compared to 2016 brings VIA Rail Canada 1.2 million passengers in the third quarter… To read full article click here.Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highest-revenue-month-on-record-for-via-rail-canada-2017-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-powered-trains-attracting-attention-world-wide-2017-12-06Canada, especially Ontario, should be a leader, not a follower, in using hydrogen fuel cells to operate trains. To read full article click here.Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-powered-trains-attracting-attention-world-wide-2017-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-city-council-approves-6-smarttrack-stations-2017-12-06Toronto's plan to build six SmartTrack stations is moving ahead, but councillors spent the bulk of the debate considering tunneling a future LRT line...Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-city-council-approves-6-smarttrack-stations-2017-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-ticked-lower-in-october-2017-12-06OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $1.5 billion in October as exports improved and imports took a step...Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-ticked-lower-in-october-2017-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/beijing-to-keep-alive-hopes-of-free-trade-talks-2017-12-06Abrupt change of plans for International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne came just after Prime Minister Trudeau and China’s president held...Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/beijing-to-keep-alive-hopes-of-free-trade-talks-2017-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deals-force-city-to-tweak-bylaws-2017-12-05The city will need to tweak a few of its bylaws to make sure they comply with a pair of new trade deals. .. To read full article click here .Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deals-force-city-to-tweak-bylaws-2017-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/push-to-launch-canada-china-free-trade-talks-falls-flat-in-beijing-2017-12-05A push to launch free trade negotiations between China and Canada fell flat Monday, with the nations abruptly scrapping a planned press conference...Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/push-to-launch-canada-china-free-trade-talks-falls-flat-in-beijing-2017-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-extreme-nafta-proposals-by-us-that-canada-will-not-accept-according-to-our-lead-negotiator-2017-12-05OTTAWA — Canada’s chief negotiator for an update to the North American Free Trade Agreement says some of the United States’ proposals are “completely...Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-extreme-nafta-proposals-by-us-that-canada-will-not-accept-according-to-our-lead-negotiator-2017-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-montreal-there-you-have-it-railway-expert-concludes-more-handbrakes-would-have-prevented-lac-megantic-tragedy-2017-12-04An expert in railway accident investigations has concluded that if double the number of handbrakes had been applied and a brake efficiency test...Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-montreal-there-you-have-it-railway-expert-concludes-more-handbrakes-would-have-prevented-lac-megantic-tragedy-2017-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-potential-end-would-hurt-but-bmo-says-its-a-manageable-risk-2017-12-04Termination of the North American Free Trade Agreement would hurt the Canadian economy, but it is a "manageable risk" that businesses, markets and...Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/naftas-potential-end-would-hurt-but-bmo-says-its-a-manageable-risk-2017-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-negotiations-with-cn-rail-ongoing-for-kitchener-go-2017-12-04Things are moving along with Metrolinx plans for the Kitchener corridor, but not as fast as Waterloo region residents may want. To read full article...Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-negotiations-with-cn-rail-ongoing-for-kitchener-go-2017-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elon-musk-wants-to-build-a-high-speed-transit-system-in-chicago-2017-12-01The goal of the new system, according to the Chicago Sun-Times , is to shuttle Chicago residents between downtown and O’Hare airport in less than 20...Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elon-musk-wants-to-build-a-high-speed-transit-system-in-chicago-2017-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-nafta-tensions-simmer-canada-pursues-trade-with-asia-2017-12-01Ottawa and Beijing are widely expected to announce the start of free-trade talks during Trudeau visit To read full article click hereFri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-nafta-tensions-simmer-canada-pursues-trade-with-asia-2017-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-november-2017-2017-11-30Canada:  The City of Ottawa has signed a contract with EllisDon for the expansion of the Belfast Yard light rail depot for the Confederation Line. To...Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-november-2017-2017-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-united-states-may-be-pushing-canada-toward-free-trade-with-china-2017-11-30Just days ahead of a Beijing visit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to decide on whether to launch talks on a free trade deal that...Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-united-states-may-be-pushing-canada-toward-free-trade-with-china-2017-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-dispatchers-vote-to-ratify-contract-with-freight-carriers-2017-11-30The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) announced Monday that a majority of its members voted to ratify the national mediated collective...Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-dispatchers-vote-to-ratify-contract-with-freight-carriers-2017-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-mayor-to-announce-28-transit-projects-for-completion-before-2028-olympics-2017-11-29Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is preparing to announce a final slate of projects for his “28 by 28” initiative before the Los Angeles Metropolitan...Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-mayor-to-announce-28-transit-projects-for-completion-before-2028-olympics-2017-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-evolving-trend-in-the-europe-north-america-container-trade-2017-11-29Prior of the development of the Port of Newark to serve neo-Panamax ships, transportation analysts had formulated projections that pertained to...Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/an-evolving-trend-in-the-europe-north-america-container-trade-2017-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-metrolinx-warning-union-and-some-hamilton-councillors-want-hsr-to-run-lrt-2017-11-29Hamilton's transit union will continue its fight for a publicly run light rail transit (LRT) system, even after Metrolinx warned that the concept is...Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-metrolinx-warning-union-and-some-hamilton-councillors-want-hsr-to-run-lrt-2017-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-are-ready-to-bring-down-interprovincial-trade-barriers-2017-11-29MONTREAL , Nov. 28, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Canadians are unequivocal: 89% think they should be allowed to bring any legally purchased product from one...Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-are-ready-to-bring-down-interprovincial-trade-barriers-2017-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remcan-projects-announces-strategic-partnership-with-sersa-total-track-2017-11-29Agreement reached between railway service providers to align operations for long term growth. VANCOUVER, BC - National rail contractor, Remcan...Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remcan-projects-announces-strategic-partnership-with-sersa-total-track-2017-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-skeptical-of-china-trade-deal-as-ottawa-set-to-launch-talks-2017-11-28To gauge Canadian public opinion on free trade with China, Ottawa dispatched federal officials across the country on a listening tour. To read full...Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-skeptical-of-china-trade-deal-as-ottawa-set-to-launch-talks-2017-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-should-take-over-ttc-and-other-cities-transit-systems-says-toronto-region-board-of-trade-2017-11-28Authors of new Toronto Region Board of Trade report argue creating a "Superlinx" to rule the region’s transit would “finally provide the world-class...Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-should-take-over-ttc-and-other-cities-transit-systems-says-toronto-region-board-of-trade-2017-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-breakfast-2018-keynote-speaker-announcement-2017-11-28Keynote Speakers Paul Harridine of CN and his executive Procurement Team. Members Only. CARS will be hosting a members only breakfast on Feb 2nd at...Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-breakfast-2018-keynote-speaker-announcement-2017-11-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippe-couillard-wants-rapid-transit-link-between-montreal-and-quebec-city-2017-11-27Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to build a new rapid transit line between Montreal and Quebec City. To read full article click hereMon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippe-couillard-wants-rapid-transit-link-between-montreal-and-quebec-city-2017-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-the-liberals-infrastructure-bank-live-up-to-political-promises-2017-11-27The infrastructure bank, and it’s plan to lure private money to finance “transformative” projects, is still a question mark for many Ottawa watchers...Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-the-liberals-infrastructure-bank-live-up-to-political-promises-2017-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patrick-brown-defends-ontario-pc-spending-plan-2017-11-27A day after launching an election platform that promises billions in new spending, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown is defending...Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/patrick-brown-defends-ontario-pc-spending-plan-2017-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-andy-byford-whats-next-for-the-ttc-after-ceo-leaves-for-new-york-2017-11-27As the TTC's CEO, Andy Byford sometimes rides the bus at 4 a.m., just to see what the service is like. To read full article click hereMon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-andy-byford-whats-next-for-the-ttc-after-ceo-leaves-for-new-york-2017-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-us-out-canadas-focus-on-tpp-is-more-important-than-nafta-2017-11-24Canada’s government is engaged in a two-pronged trade negotiation strategy as its handles simultaneous negotiations with its NAFTA partners and a...Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-us-out-canadas-focus-on-tpp-is-more-important-than-nafta-2017-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-names-westmoreland-to-amtrak-board-2017-11-24Coweta County resident Lynn Westmoreland, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years, has been named to the Amtrak board of...Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-names-westmoreland-to-amtrak-board-2017-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-left-out-of-new-committee-lobbying-queens-park-on-transit-issues-2017-11-24Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger says he's not happy about an effort by some councillors — including some light rail transit (LRT) opponents — to talk...Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-left-out-of-new-committee-lobbying-queens-park-on-transit-issues-2017-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-case-you-missed-it-heres-what-happened-in-montreal-on-nov-22-2017-11-24She pegs herself as the mobility mayor, but Valérie Plante did not commit to increasing Montreal’s contribution to public transit agencies in the...Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-case-you-missed-it-heres-what-happened-in-montreal-on-nov-22-2017-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seamless-transition-promised-as-hamiltons-lrt-director-moves-to-new-role-2017-11-23The city manager is pledging a “seamless” transition amidst a change in leadership involving Hamilton’s light rail transit (LRT) file. To read full...Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seamless-transition-promised-as-hamiltons-lrt-director-moves-to-new-role-2017-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-upgrades-its-duluth-railwayautomobile-bridge-2017-11-23DULUTH, MN. -- With an upgrading project now almost complete, vehicular traffic will move normally again this week on a historic Canadian National...Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-upgrades-its-duluth-railwayautomobile-bridge-2017-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-between-vancouver-and-seattle-high-priority-for-washington-and-bc-leaders-2017-11-23In a meeting held Tuesday between Washington state Governor Jay Inslee and B.C. Premier John Horgan, several ways in which the neighbouring regions...Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-between-vancouver-and-seattle-high-priority-for-washington-and-bc-leaders-2017-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-secures-big-egypt-rail-contract-2017-11-23Thales, a global technology leader for the aerospace and transport sector, has been awarded a three-year contract by Egypt National Railways (ENR)...Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-secures-big-egypt-rail-contract-2017-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-workers-fixing-problem-with-bombardier-streetcars-2017-11-22THUNDER BAY -- Bombardier Transportation has brought some employees from its Mexican facility to Thunder Bay to deal with a problem with the...Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexican-workers-fixing-problem-with-bombardier-streetcars-2017-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-to-acquire-downer-of-australia-2017-11-22Progress Rail has signed an agreement to acquire Downer EDI’s freight rail business, Downer Freight Rail, an Australian railcar company. To read full...Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-to-acquire-downer-of-australia-2017-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-top-40-money-managers-report-a-look-at-the-new-canada-infrastructure-bank-2017-11-22The Canada Infrastructure Bank has created a lot of chatter among pension plans, parliamentarians and taxpayers alike. To read full article click hereWed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-top-40-money-managers-report-a-look-at-the-new-canada-infrastructure-bank-2017-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/washington-state-governor-takes-aim-at-trump-talks-high-speed-rail-in-bc-speech-2017-11-22Washington state's governor took aim at President Donald Trump in a speech to British Columbia's legislature Tuesday, saying travel bans on...Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/washington-state-governor-takes-aim-at-trump-talks-high-speed-rail-in-bc-speech-2017-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-head-andy-byford-leaving-post-to-lead-new-york-city-transit-2017-11-22The head of Toronto's transit agency is leaving after a five-year tenure that will be capped with the opening of a new subway extension. To read full...Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-head-andy-byford-leaving-post-to-lead-new-york-city-transit-2017-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-president-simpson-to-retire-omalley-named-successor-2017-11-21Mike O'Malley, a former vice president of CSX , will become president of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Feb. 1, 2018. He will succeed Tom...Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-president-simpson-to-retire-omalley-named-successor-2017-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-temporary-road-to-churchill-begins-2017-11-21There is still no timeline for when the rail line to Churchill may be fixed, but the construction of a winter road to the northern Manitoba community...Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-temporary-road-to-churchill-begins-2017-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-workers-continue-the-fight-against-surveillance-2017-11-21OTTAWA , Nov. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Unifor rail workers are back in Ottawa this week to urge senators to amend the government bill authorizing workplace...Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-workers-continue-the-fight-against-surveillance-2017-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-investment-firm-gets-on-board-with-churchill-port-northern-rail-purchase-2017-11-20CBC News has learned that Toronto-based investment company Fairfax Financial Holdings will partner with two Manitoba ownership groups to attempt a...Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-investment-firm-gets-on-board-with-churchill-port-northern-rail-purchase-2017-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/never-a-dull-moment-lawsuit-nafta-claim-fairfax-partnership-spur-optimism-tension-in-churchill-2017-11-20The future of the rail line to Churchill remains uncertain after a week that involved a lawsuit, an international trade challenge and the entry of a...Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/never-a-dull-moment-lawsuit-nafta-claim-fairfax-partnership-spur-optimism-tension-in-churchill-2017-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-hire-dozens-of-workers-in-saskatchewan-2017-11-20Canadian National Railway has posted nearly 100 job opportunities in Saskatchewan, several years after demand slowed and layoffs hit the company. To...Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-to-hire-dozens-of-workers-in-saskatchewan-2017-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watching-the-rails-2017-11-20To read full story click hereMon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watching-the-rails-2017-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-hire-600-people-in-western-canada-2017-11-17The largest railway company in Canada has seen growth in its business with more demand in coal, Canadian grain, containers and frac sand... To read...Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-hire-600-people-in-western-canada-2017-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-set-to-hire-1000-people-in-montreal-source-says-2017-11-17Bombardier Inc. plans to go on a hiring spree in Montreal by adding about 1,000 people in the coming months as part of the production ramp-up of its...Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-set-to-hire-1000-people-in-montreal-source-says-2017-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-canada-mexico-will-entertain-5-year-review-clause-over-termination-clause-2017-11-17MEXICO CITY – Canada and Mexico are prepared to engage the United States on one of its most contentious demands for NAFTA , in an early indication...Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-canada-mexico-will-entertain-5-year-review-clause-over-termination-clause-2017-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-to-run-again-in-2019-2017-11-16At the end of last week’s ‘town hall’ meeting that was held in NDG’s Lower Canada College auditorium, Transport Minister and NDG-Westmount MP Marc...Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-to-run-again-in-2019-2017-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-advances-technology-in-track-maintenance-and-repair-2017-11-16Track maintenance in North America is similar to the rest of the world, in that many functions can be quite labour intensive and subject to countless...Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-advances-technology-in-track-maintenance-and-repair-2017-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-quebec-pledge-funds-for-montreal-public-transit-projects-2017-11-16Government officials in Canada and Quebec on Monday announced a nearly CA$30 million investment in 11 public transit projects in Montreal. To read...Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-quebec-pledge-funds-for-montreal-public-transit-projects-2017-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-frustrated-with-lack-of-answers-around-whether-hsr-can-run-lrt-2017-11-16He told them about plans for bus rapid transit to Rymal Road, and priority buses to the suburbs of Hamilton. He told them about all-day GO train...Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-frustrated-with-lack-of-answers-around-whether-hsr-can-run-lrt-2017-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2017-fall-inside-track-2017-11-16Digital Edition: http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/CRSB/CRSB0217/index.phpThu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2017-fall-inside-track-2017-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-minister-optimistic-wada-will-vote-to-stay-in-montreal-2017-11-15Quebec's international relations minister says she is optimistic the World Anti-Doping Agency will accept Canada's offer on Thursday to keep the...Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-minister-optimistic-wada-will-vote-to-stay-in-montreal-2017-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-owner-of-broken-rail-line-in-churchill-man-to-file-complaint-against-ottawa-2017-11-15Omnitrax has said it cannot afford the estimated $43 million to fix the rail line, which the federal government has threatened to sue over. To read...Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-owner-of-broken-rail-line-in-churchill-man-to-file-complaint-against-ottawa-2017-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-would-like-to-participate-in-indias-road-and-railways-expansion-projects-canadas-minister-for-transport-marcgarneau-2017-11-15Canadian companies have the potential of being involved with the expansion of the railway system. We are very interested in that, said Marc Garneau....Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-would-like-to-participate-in-indias-road-and-railways-expansion-projects-canadas-minister-for-transport-marcgarneau-2017-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-eyeing-signs-of-life-in-crude-by-rail-shipments-2017-11-15MONTREAL/CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd sees shipments of crude by rail "coming alive a little bit," Chief...Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-eyeing-signs-of-life-in-crude-by-rail-shipments-2017-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-small-businesses-get-a-tax-cut-only-months-before-election-2017-11-15With companies up in arms over a looming hike to Ontario's minimum wage and an election barely six months away, the Wynne government is offering...Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-small-businesses-get-a-tax-cut-only-months-before-election-2017-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phoenix-getting-more-jobs-along-transit-lines-but-still-trails-competitors-2017-11-14Phoenix still doesn’t rank high compared to other big U.S. cities when it comes to jobs located along transit lines, according to a new study by the...Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phoenix-getting-more-jobs-along-transit-lines-but-still-trails-competitors-2017-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-ready-to-deliver-on-lawsuit-ultimatum-over-stalled-churchill-rail-repairs-2017-11-14The federal government is preparing to sue U.S.-based Omnitrax over the company’s refusal to pay for much-needed repairs to the only rail line...Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-ready-to-deliver-on-lawsuit-ultimatum-over-stalled-churchill-rail-repairs-2017-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-seeks-to-sells-locomotive-building-business-focus-on-three-core-industries-2017-11-14CHICAGO – General Electric announced plans on Monday to focus on three core industries – aviation, power, and healthcare – leading to the sale of its...Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-seeks-to-sells-locomotive-building-business-focus-on-three-core-industries-2017-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ex-ge-transportation-ceo-its-painful-to-see-the-dismantling-of-this-legendary-company-2017-11-14Former General Electric transportation CEO Bob Nardelli told CNBC on Monday that it's "very painful" for him to watch the "dismantling of this...Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ex-ge-transportation-ceo-its-painful-to-see-the-dismantling-of-this-legendary-company-2017-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-to-fund-11-transit-projects-in-montreal-2017-11-14Rehabilitation projects to rail infrastructure have been included in a funding commitment from the governments of Canada and Quebec to improve the...Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-to-fund-11-transit-projects-in-montreal-2017-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-rail-line-appears-to-be-neither-critical-nor-strategic-to-governments-2017-11-13Officials have called the rail line to Churchill "critical," and Manitoba's only deep-water port "strategic." To read full article click hereMon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-rail-line-appears-to-be-neither-critical-nor-strategic-to-governments-2017-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-britain-to-tout-coal-phase-out-as-us-champions-fossil-fuels-2017-11-13Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and her British counterpart, Claire Perry, will launch an international alliance to phase out coal-fired...Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-britain-to-tout-coal-phase-out-as-us-champions-fossil-fuels-2017-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-looks-to-provinces-and-states-for-infrastructure-action-2017-11-13Infrastructure progress is possible across borders, according to Ontario’s premier, but action will come at the provincial and state level. To read...Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-looks-to-provinces-and-states-for-infrastructure-action-2017-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/c-49-transportation-modernization-act-off-to-senate-2017-11-13Bill C-49, the Grain Modernization Act, has passed third reading in the House of Commons and now goes to the Senate for debate. To read full article...Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/c-49-transportation-modernization-act-off-to-senate-2017-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-technologies-transport-authorities-are-using-to-make-their-passengers-journeys-safer-2017-11-10Passengers want to experience the same connectivity on their commute as they do everywhere else, whether at work, at home or on the move. They also...Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-technologies-transport-authorities-are-using-to-make-their-passengers-journeys-safer-2017-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-trains-get-foothold-on-german-rails-to-start-ferrying-passengers-in-2021-2017-11-10Built by French engineering firm Alstom, the fuel cell-powered Coradia iLint has a range of 1,000 km and can travel up to 140 km/h, emitting only...Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrogen-trains-get-foothold-on-german-rails-to-start-ferrying-passengers-in-2021-2017-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-automakers-warn-trumps-extreme-demands-threaten-nafta-talks-say-deal-fuelled-their-comeback-2017-11-10The auto industry is vehemently opposed to a Trump plan to require 50 per cent U.S. content in cars, saying it would likely cause automakers to do...Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-automakers-warn-trumps-extreme-demands-threaten-nafta-talks-say-deal-fuelled-their-comeback-2017-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-reworked-trans-pacific-partnership-could-be-the-trade-deal-of-the-future-walkom-2017-11-10In Canada, all eyes are on Donald Trump and the North American Free Trade Agreement... To read full article click here.Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-reworked-trans-pacific-partnership-could-be-the-trade-deal-of-the-future-walkom-2017-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/icf-officials-to-meet-transportation-minister-on-railway-project-2017-11-09Officials from the Island Corridor Foundation are scheduled to meet with the province’s new Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Clair Trevena...Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/icf-officials-to-meet-transportation-minister-on-railway-project-2017-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-proposing-fatigue-regulation-for-rail-workers-2017-11-09A committee recommended last year that Transport Canada, in cooperation with the federal departments responsible for health and labor, take immediate...Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-proposing-fatigue-regulation-for-rail-workers-2017-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-of-three-3-new-diesel-electric-locomotives-rated-at-3000hp-2017-11-09CARS recieved this letter from Global Affairs to distribute to our members: Dear Sylvia, We received a tender notice that would be relevant for CARS...Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-of-three-3-new-diesel-electric-locomotives-rated-at-3000hp-2017-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-asked-6-experts-if-congress-could-stop-trump-from-eliminating-nafta-2017-11-06President Donald Trump looks like he’s setting the stage for pulling out of NAFTA , a move that could trigger economic chaos across North America....Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-asked-6-experts-if-congress-could-stop-trump-from-eliminating-nafta-2017-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-supports-the-transportation-safety-board-of-canadas-recommendation-following-the-gogama-ontario-train-derailment-2017-11-06OTTAWA , Nov. 3, 2017 /CNW/ - Rail safety is a top priority for Transport Canada and the department aims to make railway operations as safe as...Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-supports-the-transportation-safety-board-of-canadas-recommendation-following-the-gogama-ontario-train-derailment-2017-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forest-sector-welcomes-rail-freight-data-disclosure-component-of-bill-c-49-2017-11-06November 2, 2017 – OTTAWA: As Bill C-49 moves from the House to the Senate, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the foundation it...Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forest-sector-welcomes-rail-freight-data-disclosure-component-of-bill-c-49-2017-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-bill-heads-to-the-senate-2017-11-06A federal bill aimed at improving Canada’s transportation systems and ensuring better rail service for shippers passed third reading in the House of...Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-bill-heads-to-the-senate-2017-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/land-and-commercial-property-for-sale-2017-11-03For details click hereFri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/land-and-commercial-property-for-sale-2017-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-80bn-canadian-coast-to-coast-infrastructure-gets-senate-attention-2017-11-03Half a century ago, the idea for a coast-to-coast infrastructure that links the Canadian far north with the rest of the country was first proposed....Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-80bn-canadian-coast-to-coast-infrastructure-gets-senate-attention-2017-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-disappointed-but-not-deterred-by-tcrc-te-ratification-results-focused-on-next-steps-2017-11-03CALGARY , Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE: CP ) is disappointed with the results of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference...Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-disappointed-but-not-deterred-by-tcrc-te-ratification-results-focused-on-next-steps-2017-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mps-debate-proposed-rail-safety-laws-2017-11-03Legislation mandating voice and video recorders in locomotives “needs to be better thought out” and it is not reasonable to deny shippers of toxic...Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mps-debate-proposed-rail-safety-laws-2017-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-train-crews-reject-contract-extension-2017-11-03Unionized train crews have rejected a one-year contract extension with Canadian Pacific Railway. To read full article click hereFri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-train-crews-reject-contract-extension-2017-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfp-closes-for-kipling-transit-hub-2017-11-02The Government of Ontario has moved into the next phase of procurement with the close of the request for proposals to design and build the new...Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfp-closes-for-kipling-transit-hub-2017-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-electric-company-may-spin-off-transportation-division-2017-11-02media reports indicated that General Electric Company (NYSE: GE, $20.16, Market Capitalization: $175 billion), a global industrial conglomerate, is...Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-electric-company-may-spin-off-transportation-division-2017-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-intelligent-transportation-systems-world-congress-in-montreal-2017-11-02MONTRÉAL, Oct. 31, 2017 /CNW/ - Innovations such as intelligent transportation systems play a major role in the evolution of our transportation...Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-intelligent-transportation-systems-world-congress-in-montreal-2017-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-of-the-line-again-for-huron-central-railway-2017-11-01MPP said short-line rail carrier threatens to drop service if government track maintenance funding doesn’t arrive To read full article click hereWed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/end-of-the-line-again-for-huron-central-railway-2017-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bids-are-in-to-transform-kipling-station-into-torontos-next-major-transit-hub-2017-11-01The Province of Ontario and City of Toronto have reached a new milestone in their plan to redevelop Kipling Station into a hub connecting subway,...Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bids-are-in-to-transform-kipling-station-into-torontos-next-major-transit-hub-2017-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-sends-concerns-to-privacy-commissioner-2017-11-01OTTAWA , Oct. 31, 2017 /CNW/ - Unifor has taken its concerns about pending workplace surveillance legislation to the federal Privacy Commissioner in...Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-sends-concerns-to-privacy-commissioner-2017-11-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-construction-projects-in-the-americas-growing-investments-offers-tremendous-boost-2017-10-31The research report discusses the future of the railway networks in the Americas in the coming few years. To read full article click hereTue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-construction-projects-in-the-americas-growing-investments-offers-tremendous-boost-2017-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-lawyers-advice-to-canadian-businesses-in-nafta-talks-start-contingency-planning-2017-10-31Growing uncertainty over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement means companies need to brace themselves, including for the...Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-lawyers-advice-to-canadian-businesses-in-nafta-talks-start-contingency-planning-2017-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-costlier-and-more-dangerous-crude-by-rail-set-to-rise-again-as-oil-production-swells-2017-10-31With new oilsands megaprojects commencing operations in the next few months, the amount of oil traveling on rail lines could escalate, especially as...Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-costlier-and-more-dangerous-crude-by-rail-set-to-rise-again-as-oil-production-swells-2017-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-to-delay-over-2-billion-in-planned-infrastructure-cash-2017-10-31OTTAWA — The federal Liberals plan to shift just over $2 billion in planned infrastructure spending to future years, reflecting...Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-to-delay-over-2-billion-in-planned-infrastructure-cash-2017-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-warned-to-be-careful-before-approving-chinese-takeover-bid-for-aecon-construction-2017-10-30OTTAWA – The Trudeau Liberals are facing warnings to proceed cautiously and in as transparent a manner as possible as they weigh a Chinese...Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-warned-to-be-careful-before-approving-chinese-takeover-bid-for-aecon-construction-2017-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-norfolk-strike-train-swap-deal-to-cut-transit-time-2017-10-30Canadian National Railway Co. has forged a train-swap agreement with U.S. rail carrier Norfolk Southern Corp. that skirts the congested hub of...Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-norfolk-strike-train-swap-deal-to-cut-transit-time-2017-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-explores-exiting-from-the-railroad-business-2017-10-30General Electric Co. is looking to exit from the railroad business, one of its oldest, as new Chief Executive John Flannery looks to streamline the...Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-explores-exiting-from-the-railroad-business-2017-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-cant-move-cash-fast-enough-out-of-federal-treasury-for-infrastructure-projects-2017-10-30OTTAWA – The federal Liberals plan to shift just over $2 billion in planned infrastructure spending to future years, reflecting...Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-cant-move-cash-fast-enough-out-of-federal-treasury-for-infrastructure-projects-2017-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-nafta-freight-rises-for-10th-straight-month-2017-10-27The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement Partners totaled $97.4 billion during August as all five...Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-nafta-freight-rises-for-10th-straight-month-2017-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-ceo-nafta-withdrawal-impact-would-be-disastrous-2017-10-27DETROIT (Reuters) - American businesses, jobs and consumers would suffer if the United States pulls out of NAFTA instead of reaching an enhanced...Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-ceo-nafta-withdrawal-impact-would-be-disastrous-2017-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-us-will-get-tougher-on-canada-over-nafta-2017-10-27President Donald Trump said he’s going to instruct his team to “get tougher” on Canada and Mexico during the NAFTA negotiations. To read full article...Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-us-will-get-tougher-on-canada-over-nafta-2017-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-cdp-climate-a-list-2017-10-27For the ninth straight year, CN has made the not-for-profit, worldwide environmental Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Climate A List, identifying...Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-cdp-climate-a-list-2017-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-resumes-fight-for-inclusion-in-ontarios-high-speed-rail-plan-2017-10-27It was on the eve of the last Ontario election that Windsor had to fight to get the provincial government to revise its original plan and include the...Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-resumes-fight-for-inclusion-in-ontarios-high-speed-rail-plan-2017-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-lubricants-market-2017-timken-exxon-mobil-sinopec-chevron-petro-canada-lukoil-cnpc-skf-bp-citgo-lincoln-industrial-total-2017-10-26The Report entitled Global Railway Lubricants Market 2017 analyses the important factors of the Railway Lubricants market based on present industry...Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-lubricants-market-2017-timken-exxon-mobil-sinopec-chevron-petro-canada-lukoil-cnpc-skf-bp-citgo-lincoln-industrial-total-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proponent-selected-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-2017-10-26TORONTO — Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP) has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the preferred proponent to design, build...Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proponent-selected-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-at-the-top-for-csx-2017-10-26Three top CSX executives will be leaving the railroad on Nov. 15 To read full article click hereThu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-at-the-top-for-csx-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-transportation-plans-driven-by-politics-2017-10-26When it comes to the future of transportation in Metro Vancouver, one can be forgiven for feeling a sense of gloom. As traffic gets worse and...Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouvers-transportation-plans-driven-by-politics-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-track-to-meet-profit-targets-despite-cost-of-growth-2017-10-26Canadian National Railway Co. said Tuesday it is on track to meet its year-end profit targets, while net profit decreased by one per cent to $958...Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-on-track-to-meet-profit-targets-despite-cost-of-growth-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-appoints-hsr-planning-advisory-board-2017-10-26A HSR Planning Advisory Board has been set up to support the delivery of a high-speed railway between Toronto and Windsor in Ontario, Canada To read...Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-appoints-hsr-planning-advisory-board-2017-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-pulse-toronto-airport-strip-on-canada-2017-10-25Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the primary airport for the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration including and surrounding Toronto...Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-pulse-toronto-airport-strip-on-canada-2017-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-america-2-charts-show-why-ripping-up-nafta-wouldnt-solve-trumps-big-issues-with-the-deal-2017-10-25It's no secret that President Donald Trump isn't a fan of NAFTA. Throughout his campaign, he promised to rip up trade deals, specifically zeroing in...Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-america-2-charts-show-why-ripping-up-nafta-wouldnt-solve-trumps-big-issues-with-the-deal-2017-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hirings-strongest-in-western-canada-as-cn-rail-brings-in-hundreds-of-workers-2017-10-25Canadian National Railways is on a hiring spree particularly in Western Canada, several years after a slowdown in demand prompted layoffs. To read...Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hirings-strongest-in-western-canada-as-cn-rail-brings-in-hundreds-of-workers-2017-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneaus-fall-economic-statement-reveals-liberals-commitment-to-never-ending-deficits-debt-2017-10-25Tuesday’s fall economic statement by Finance Minister Bill Morneau demonstrates why nothing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says in the 2019 federal...Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneaus-fall-economic-statement-reveals-liberals-commitment-to-never-ending-deficits-debt-2017-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-issues-ultimatum-over-broken-rail-line-to-churchill-2017-10-24WINNIPEG -- The federal government has issued an ultimatum to the owners of a broken rail line that has cut off the town of Churchill in northern...Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-issues-ultimatum-over-broken-rail-line-to-churchill-2017-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-in-ontario-closer-to-taking-off-with-new-advisory-group-2017-10-24The provincial government took another step towards building a high speed rail line through southwestern Ontario, forming an advisory committee to...Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-in-ontario-closer-to-taking-off-with-new-advisory-group-2017-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/roll-ahead-with-workplace-pot-policies-2017-10-24Employers shouldn’t let uncertainty around the legalization of marijuana stop them from crafting workplace policies about its use, according to...Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/roll-ahead-with-workplace-pot-policies-2017-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opposition-disappointed-with-transport-bill-changes-2017-10-24Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act tabled in the House of Commons last week include few of the changes requested by shippers. To read full...Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opposition-disappointed-with-transport-bill-changes-2017-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/850m-whitby-rail-yard-nears-completion-2017-10-23WHITBY, ONT. — The new 500,000-square-foot GO Transit Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility is within two months of completion, Ontario’s Ministry of...Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/850m-whitby-rail-yard-nears-completion-2017-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-minister-of-foreign-affairs-jokes-that-before-she-even-says-hello-to-americans-she-reminds-them-that-canada-is-the-largest-market-for-american-made-goods-2017-10-23"Canada is kind of like the girl next door. It's easy to take us for granted," Chrystia Freeland told CNN's Fareed Zakaria on Sunday's "GPS." To read...Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-minister-of-foreign-affairs-jokes-that-before-she-even-says-hello-to-americans-she-reminds-them-that-canada-is-the-largest-market-for-american-made-goods-2017-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ready-to-close-out-canada-150-celebrations-with-19th-annual-holiday-train-raising-food-and-funds-for-local-food-banks-across-canada-and-the-us-2017-10-23CALGARY , Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - With its biggest ever lineup of Canadian talent, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is set to close out...Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ready-to-close-out-canada-150-celebrations-with-19th-annual-holiday-train-raising-food-and-funds-for-local-food-banks-across-canada-and-the-us-2017-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4transit-jv-scores-300m-metrolinx-contract-2017-10-23Comprised of Hatch, Parsons, and WSP, the 4TRANSIT joint venture will provide technical advisory services for two major work packages tendered under...Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4transit-jv-scores-300m-metrolinx-contract-2017-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seeking-canadas-next-big-infrastructure-idea-2017-10-20Organizers of the CanInfra Challenge say Canada is ‘too big to think small’. They are calling on Canadians from coast to coast to coast to share...Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seeking-canadas-next-big-infrastructure-idea-2017-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-council-approves-additional-26-million-in-funding-for-lrt-2017-10-20According to the City of Mississauga, the AMI includes replacement and upgrades to municipal storm sewers, uninterrupted power supply at all...Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-council-approves-additional-26-million-in-funding-for-lrt-2017-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-rail-division-president-unfazed-by-global-challenges-it-faces-2017-10-20MONTREAL -- None of the challenges facing Bombardier's railway business -- including the threat of lost streetcar contracts, a bribery investigation...Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-rail-division-president-unfazed-by-global-challenges-it-faces-2017-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-desperately-needs-a-revived-tpp-as-nafta-talks-falter-2017-10-20Since there is now a clear and present danger that NAFTA talks will collapse, Canada must look for alternative trading partners. And on this front,...Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-desperately-needs-a-revived-tpp-as-nafta-talks-falter-2017-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-chiefs-say-federal-lawsuit-could-delay-repairs-to-churchill-rail-line-2017-10-19WINNIPEG — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is urging Ottawa not to throw a plan off track that could lead to the fixing of a broken rail line that...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-chiefs-say-federal-lawsuit-could-delay-repairs-to-churchill-rail-line-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-light-rail-transit-project-update-details-for-procurement-2017-10-19City of Mississauga staff reported at General Committee today on the Metrolinx -led Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) Project currently in...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hurontario-light-rail-transit-project-update-details-for-procurement-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/project-insight-railway-construction-projects-the-americas-2017-10-19LONDON, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsis The Americas region is forecast to greatly expand its railway network with both the affluent North and...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/project-insight-railway-construction-projects-the-americas-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-congress-report-says-trumps-got-it-wrong-on-nafta-2017-10-19The report from the republican-led Congress says it's not feasible to use trade agreements as a tool to decrease trade deficit because those...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-congress-report-says-trumps-got-it-wrong-on-nafta-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/drilling-begins-for-calgary-green-line-lrt-project-2017-10-19CALGARY - The City of Calgary will be drilling along the route of the Green Line rapid transit alignment until Oct. 28.CALGARY - The City of Calgary...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/drilling-begins-for-calgary-green-line-lrt-project-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-pc-leadership-candidate-sandra-jansen-joins-notleys-ndp-cabinet-2017-10-19Former Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Sandra Jansen is the new minister in charge of infrastructure in Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's...Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-pc-leadership-candidate-sandra-jansen-joins-notleys-ndp-cabinet-2017-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-focuses-on-strengthening-trade-ties-2017-10-18OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA – Canada is growing and promoting trade for its farmers and food processors with the intention to help ensure a strong and...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-focuses-on-strengthening-trade-ties-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-says-temporary-fix-to-manitoba-rail-line-doable-but-company-wont-pay-2017-10-18The company that owns a broken rail line to Churchill says it could restore limited service to the northern Manitoba community within 30 days but it...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-says-temporary-fix-to-manitoba-rail-line-doable-but-company-wont-pay-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-has-ideal-bedrock-for-bermingham-foundation-solutions-2017-10-18They say if you want to make an omelette, you need to break a few eggs. And if you want to construct a large building, bridge or retaining wall you...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-has-ideal-bedrock-for-bermingham-foundation-solutions-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-nafta-may-put-the-bank-of-canada-on-hold-2017-10-18The loonie will always remain on the Bank of Canada’s radar when it comes to maintaining the health and stability of the domestic economy, but NAFTA...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-nafta-may-put-the-bank-of-canada-on-hold-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-congress-block-trump-if-he-pulls-out-of-nafta-2017-10-18The future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) hangs in the balance as the latest round of negotiations between the United States,...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-congress-block-trump-if-he-pulls-out-of-nafta-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-workers-take-privacy-fight-to-ottawa-2017-10-18OTTAWA , Oct. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - Unifor rail workers from across Canada are in Ottawa this week to urge the federal government to re-think authorizing...Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-workers-take-privacy-fight-to-ottawa-2017-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/santana-to-become-ceo-of-ge-transportation-2017-10-17GE has named Rafael Santana chief executive officer of GE Transportatio n effective Nov. 1 To read full article click hereTue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/santana-to-become-ceo-of-ge-transportation-2017-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/temporary-repairs-to-churchill-rail-line-could-get-it-running-in-30-days-consultant-report-2017-10-17A temporary repair proposal outlines how Omnitrax could get rail service returned to Churchill, Man. in 30 days, according a report on the...Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/temporary-repairs-to-churchill-rail-line-could-get-it-running-in-30-days-consultant-report-2017-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-two-rounds-2017-10-17Two rounds of NAFTA renegotiation have been held and the three participants have been sizing each other up. To read full article click hereTue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-two-rounds-2017-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2017-2017-10-17To view the draft agenda click here To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British...Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-2017-2017-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whitby-rail-maintenance-facility-nears-completion-2017-10-16New Facility Will Support Expanded GO Transit Service and Boost Local Employment To read full article click hereMon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whitby-rail-maintenance-facility-nears-completion-2017-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fix-churchill-rail-line-in-30-days-or-face-188m-lawsuit-ottawa-tells-omnitrax-2017-10-16The federal government has served notice to Omnitrax that it must repair the Hudson Bay Railway and restore rail service to Churchill in 30 days or...Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fix-churchill-rail-line-in-30-days-or-face-188m-lawsuit-ottawa-tells-omnitrax-2017-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-announces-investment-in-rail-tech-company-wi-tronix-2017-10-16MUNICH, Germany — Through the integration of their technologies, and joint development of new innovations, Siemens and Wi-Tronix seek to move the...Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-announces-investment-in-rail-tech-company-wi-tronix-2017-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-wraps-up-successful-g7-agriculture-ministers-meeting-2017-10-16OTTAWA , Oct. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada is growing and promoting trade for its farmers and food processors, which helps to ensure a strong and vibrant...Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-wraps-up-successful-g7-agriculture-ministers-meeting-2017-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-threat-2017-10-16Donald Trump is threatening again to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement if Canada and Mexico don’t agree to his ultimatums. If this is...Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-threat-2017-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-ge-masabi-and-nrc-and-in-memoriam-dan-oneal-oct-12-2017-10-13Alstom and Bombardier Transportation have awarded contracts worth more than $100 million to Faiveley Transport to supply systems for the first 71...Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-ge-masabi-and-nrc-and-in-memoriam-dan-oneal-oct-12-2017-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-acknowledges-nafta-gloom-says-hes-ready-for-anything-2017-10-13The Prime Minister admitted that talks have been challenging while Mexico's foreign relations secretary said his country would not sign a bad deal,...Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-acknowledges-nafta-gloom-says-hes-ready-for-anything-2017-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-to-prevent-rail-disasters-is-in-ourhands-2017-10-13As the trial of the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster begins, new policies and practices that aim to employ better technology could help avoid similar...Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-to-prevent-rail-disasters-is-in-ourhands-2017-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-begin-confederation-go-train-station-construction-later-this-year-2017-10-13Metrolinx will start building the $150 million Confederation GO train station by the end of 2017, said Metrolinx officials. To read full article...Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-to-begin-confederation-go-train-station-construction-later-this-year-2017-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-former-greenbrier-board-member-dan-oneal-2017-10-12LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. , Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX ) today remembers A. Daniel O'Neal , who was a long-time...Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-former-greenbrier-board-member-dan-oneal-2017-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunters-still-oppose-winter-sealift-and-railway-for-mary-river-mine-near-pond-inlet-nunavut-2017-10-12For several years, Baffinland Iron Mines has been trying to get permission for a railway and an extended shipping season for its Mary River mine —...Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunters-still-oppose-winter-sealift-and-railway-for-mary-river-mine-near-pond-inlet-nunavut-2017-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-expands-market-reach-in-north-america-2017-10-12CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA – Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) entered into a new partnership with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) and Bluegrass Farms of...Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-expands-market-reach-in-north-america-2017-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-sets-up-rd-centre-for-ai-in-canada-2017-10-12The company has set up a new R&D centre in Artificial Intelligence eXpertise (cortAIx) in Montreal, Canada. To read full article click hereThu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-sets-up-rd-centre-for-ai-in-canada-2017-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-separate-trade-pacts-with-canada-mexico-could-replace-nafta-2017-10-12WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump, speaking alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, opened the door to separate trade deals with Canada and...Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-separate-trade-pacts-with-canada-mexico-could-replace-nafta-2017-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stadler-and-the-fort-worth-transportation-authority-unveil-the-first-us-flirt-train-2017-10-11Stadler and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) introduced the first FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) for the TEXRail...Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stadler-and-the-fort-worth-transportation-authority-unveil-the-first-us-flirt-train-2017-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico-on-thin-ice-as-new-round-of-talks-begin-2017-10-11As a new round of trade talks are set to begin, analysts say it can't be ruled out that the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be unable to agree on a...Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico-on-thin-ice-as-new-round-of-talks-begin-2017-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cbr-revival-2017-10-11TransCanada Corp’s recent decision to abandon its $12 billion plan to build the Energy East pipeline, combined with delays to other export pipeline...Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cbr-revival-2017-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-waterloo-inches-toward-start-up-2017-10-11The second Bombardier Flexity Freedom LRV for the completed yet not-yet-operating Kitchener-Waterloo LRT in Ontario, Canada, was delivered to the...Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kitchener-waterloo-inches-toward-start-up-2017-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-state-of-us-infrastructure-2017-10-10As President Trump readies his first budget, debate has intensified over how to improve the nation’s infrastructure, as analysts say U.S....Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-state-of-us-infrastructure-2017-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/growing-concerns-that-trumps-bargaining-positions-are-designed-to-kill-nafta-2017-10-10Some feel it’s part of a simple plan by the U.S. president to lay the groundwork so he can walk away from the trade pact to please his domestic base....Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/growing-concerns-that-trumps-bargaining-positions-are-designed-to-kill-nafta-2017-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-heads-trade-mission-to-europe-2017-10-10OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA – As part of the Canadian government’s efforts to foster growth for farmers through new export opportunities and well-paying...Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-heads-trade-mission-to-europe-2017-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-extends-reach-into-the-ohio-valley-expands-sales-and-marketing-presence-in-asia-2017-10-10CALGARY , Oct. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP ) today announced a new partnership with Genesee & Wyoming Inc....Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-extends-reach-into-the-ohio-valley-expands-sales-and-marketing-presence-in-asia-2017-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/larger-stations-or-more-trains-canada-line-faces-tough-choice-as-demand-increases-2017-10-10As Metro Vancouver’s population grows, its transit authority is facing more SkyTrain struggles. To read full article click hereTue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/larger-stations-or-more-trains-canada-line-faces-tough-choice-as-demand-increases-2017-10-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanding-broadband-infrastructure-in-remote-northern-ontario-2017-10-06OTTAWA , Oct. 6, 2017 /CNW/ - People living in five Northern Ontario First Nation communities will be able to connect with friends and family across...Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanding-broadband-infrastructure-in-remote-northern-ontario-2017-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/september-marked-canadas-tenth-consecutive-month-of-jobs-growth-2017-10-06OTTAWA—A surge in full-time work fuelled a 10th-straight month of net job gains to match the economy’s longest monthly streak since the financial...Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/september-marked-canadas-tenth-consecutive-month-of-jobs-growth-2017-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-widens-as-exports-tumble-2017-10-06Canada’s trade picture continued to deteriorate in August as exports dropped for a third straight month and the deficit unexpectedly widened... To...Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-widens-as-exports-tumble-2017-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-says-its-ready-to-build-2017-10-05Long starved of funding and subject to Washington’s political whims, Amtrak is taking its message to the public with the “Ready To Build” campaign, a...Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-says-its-ready-to-build-2017-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-transportation-presents-full-spectrum-of-rail-solutions-at-expo-ferroviaria-2017exhibition-is-italys-premier-showcase-event-for-railway-equipment-products-and-services-2017-10-05Exhibition is Italy's premier showcase event for railway equipment, products and services To read full article click hereThu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-transportation-presents-full-spectrum-of-rail-solutions-at-expo-ferroviaria-2017exhibition-is-italys-premier-showcase-event-for-railway-equipment-products-and-services-2017-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-to-ship-stranded-rail-cars-out-of-churchill-reduce-service-to-northern-manitoba-2017-10-05After months stranded in Churchill due to a rail line damaged by spring flooding, several rail cars will be loaded on a barge heading to Quebec later...Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-to-ship-stranded-rail-cars-out-of-churchill-reduce-service-to-northern-manitoba-2017-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-hepner-reiterates-case-for-light-rail-in-surrey-2017-10-05Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner is once again defending her city’s decision to build light rail instead of SkyTrain when rapid transit is expanded in the...Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-hepner-reiterates-case-for-light-rail-in-surrey-2017-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-phl-showcase-tier-4-switcher-2017-10-04Progress Rail and Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. (PHL) on Oct. 2 showcased the U.S. EPA Tier 4-certified EMD24B switcher locomotive at the Port of Long...Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-phl-showcase-tier-4-switcher-2017-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-flies-to-us-mexico-amid-turbulence-in-continental-trade-talks-2017-10-04WASHINGTON — Justin Trudeau will visit the North American capitals next week amid early signs of turbulence in continental trade negotiations that...Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-flies-to-us-mexico-amid-turbulence-in-continental-trade-talks-2017-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-fans-dislike-nafta-but-not-trade-with-canada-survey-shows-2017-10-04An overwhelming majority of Americans across the political spectrum believe Canada trades fairly with their country To read full article click hereWed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-fans-dislike-nafta-but-not-trade-with-canada-survey-shows-2017-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caninfra-challenge-seeks-breakthrough-ideas-to-solve-canadas-infrastructure-challenges-2017-10-04TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CanInfra Challenge, a six-month public contest, kicks off today to seek out innovative ideas for...Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caninfra-challenge-seeks-breakthrough-ideas-to-solve-canadas-infrastructure-challenges-2017-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/you-can-guide-the-future-of-canadian-infrastructure-2017-10-03Canada's development as a nation has been marked by a series of big infrastructure projects. There were the Welland and Rideau Canals in the 1830s,...Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/you-can-guide-the-future-of-canadian-infrastructure-2017-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-risk-foul-trade-war-as-more-bombardier-duties-loom-nafta-irks-2017-10-03Balls may well be appropriate – and necessary – as Canada stares down the United States amid the threat of a brutal trade war. To read full article...Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-risk-foul-trade-war-as-more-bombardier-duties-loom-nafta-irks-2017-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-picks-up-am-general-2017-10-03Wabtec Corp. has acquired AM General Contractor, a Europe-based manufacturer of safety systems, mainly for transit rail cars. Based in Europe, AM has...Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-picks-up-am-general-2017-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-update-toronto-and-ottawa-2017-10-03Toronto’s Spadina Subway extension is scheduled to open for service in December, and the Canadian government’s transfer of funds from the proposed...Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-update-toronto-and-ottawa-2017-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-signed-for-transit-facility-in-ottawa-2017-10-02MISSISSAUGA, ON — The City of Ottawa has signed a contract as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ratified on March 24th, 2017 for a...Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contract-signed-for-transit-facility-in-ottawa-2017-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-unit-train-arrives-at-kspcs-potash-handling-and-storage-facility-2017-10-02Port Moody, BC — Yesterday, the first large rail transport with a total of 122 rail cars from the Bethune mine in Saskatchewan arrived at K+S Potash...Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-unit-train-arrives-at-kspcs-potash-handling-and-storage-facility-2017-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-comments-on-north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-negotiations-2017-10-02The importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to both the North American freight rail industry and the broader trade-member...Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-comments-on-north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-negotiations-2017-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-saving-drones-remove-need-for-railway-possessions-2017-10-02A desire to avoid the need for track possessions has driven one surveying company to develop a highly accurate drone-based system that could change...Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cost-saving-drones-remove-need-for-railway-possessions-2017-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kp-trail-costs-to-total-over-1-million-more-funding-required-2017-09-29The much-anticipated completion of the K&P Trail from Tichborne to Sharbot Lake won’t take place in 2017 as previously planned. To read full article...Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kp-trail-costs-to-total-over-1-million-more-funding-required-2017-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-feel-ignored-by-new-transportation-bill-2017-09-29'This does nothing for us and we have come here to Ottawa several times saying we need some help:’ short-line group head To read full article click...Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-feel-ignored-by-new-transportation-bill-2017-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-finds-railroad-to-mecca-and-south-africa-too-2017-09-29Harsco Rail, Harsco Corp.’s railway track maintenance division, has landed two equipment orders, one in Saudi Arabia, one in South Africa, worth...Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-finds-railroad-to-mecca-and-south-africa-too-2017-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-threat-hovers-over-nafta-as-ottawa-talks-end-with-no-major-progress-2017-09-29Negotiators have little to show for their efforts as the third round of talks wraps up, raising concerns an impatient Trump might trigger NAFTA's...Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-threat-hovers-over-nafta-as-ottawa-talks-end-with-no-major-progress-2017-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-class-i-execs-to-speak-at-railtrends-2017-09-28RailTrends ® announced today that representatives of six Class Is will be among the speakers featured at this year's two-day conference, which will...Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/six-class-i-execs-to-speak-at-railtrends-2017-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/research-focused-on-the-railway-infrastructure-equipments-market-consumption-analysis-growth-forecast-by-regions-type-and-application-to-2022-2017-09-28Railway Infrastructure Equipments report covers point by point focused research and analysis including the industry share, trends, drivers and key...Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/research-focused-on-the-railway-infrastructure-equipments-market-consumption-analysis-growth-forecast-by-regions-type-and-application-to-2022-2017-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-at-a-crossroads-2017-09-28It is the best of times and . . . perhaps the most unclear of times for high-speed rail (HSR) in the U.S. Major corridor programs — such as...Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-at-a-crossroads-2017-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contentious-issues-lie-ahead-as-ottawa-nafta-talks-end-2017-09-28Top trade ministers from Mexico, Canada and the U.S. met Wednesday as stakeholders warn it will take a “Hail Mary” pass to finish negotiations by...Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contentious-issues-lie-ahead-as-ottawa-nafta-talks-end-2017-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-alstom-merge-rail-business-in-setback-for-bombardier-2017-09-27Bombardier Inc.'s shares briefly surged more than 13 per cent Tuesday even though the transportation giant was facing bad news affecting both its...Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-alstom-merge-rail-business-in-setback-for-bombardier-2017-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-offering-millions-to-developer-for-albert-street-brownfield-clean-up-2017-09-27Another $2.3M offered to Colonnade Development Inc. to build hotel near DND headquarters To read full article click hereWed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-offering-millions-to-developer-for-albert-street-brownfield-clean-up-2017-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pushes-inclusion-of-strong-progressive-labour-standards-in-nafta-2017-09-27Canada's proposal calls for an end to Mexican unions which are dominated by the employers To read full article click hereWed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pushes-inclusion-of-strong-progressive-labour-standards-in-nafta-2017-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-companies-operating-in-canada-say-free-trade-is-their-biggest-concern-2017-09-26OTTAWA—A new report says potential changes to NAFTA and a loss of free trade with the United States represent the biggest concerns for a number of...Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-companies-operating-in-canada-say-free-trade-is-their-biggest-concern-2017-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-canada-pushes-for-enforceable-progressive-labour-standards-2017-09-26OTTAWA – Canada is pushing for the inclusion of enforceable, progressive labour standards in a rewritten North American Free Trade Agreement, aimed...Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-canada-pushes-for-enforceable-progressive-labour-standards-2017-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-highlight-commitment-to-innovation-at-g7-industry-and-ict-ministers-meeting-2017-09-26OTTAWA , Sept. 25, 2017 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to working with G7 countries to strengthen economic and political partnerships...Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-highlight-commitment-to-innovation-at-g7-industry-and-ict-ministers-meeting-2017-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-grain-companies-deliver-consistent-message-on-rail-legislation-2017-09-26Pending transportation legislation has hit the target — but it’s not a bull’s-eye... To read full article click here.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-grain-companies-deliver-consistent-message-on-rail-legislation-2017-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-has-moved-2017-09-26Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers 150 Isabella Street, Suite 1204 Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1V7 T: 613.237.3888 www.railwaysuppliers.caTue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-office-has-moved-2017-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-launches-cp-railsense-encourages-everyone-to-be-safe-around-tracks-this-back-to-school-season-2017-09-25CALGARY , Sept. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - School is back in session across Canada and the Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS), through a new safety program...Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-launches-cp-railsense-encourages-everyone-to-be-safe-around-tracks-this-back-to-school-season-2017-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-2017-2017-09-25To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-2017-2017-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-top-nafta-negotiator-says-us-hasnt-proposed-changes-to-thorny-issues-2017-09-25NAFTA negotiator Steve Verheul predicts “good progress” for the next few rounds as key areas for Canada await U.S. specificity. To read full article...Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-top-nafta-negotiator-says-us-hasnt-proposed-changes-to-thorny-issues-2017-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/made-in-the-usa-executive-order-promotes-strict-adherence-to-buy-american-laws-and-signals-potential-legal-reform-in-fall-2017-2017-09-22“It shall be the policy of the executive branch to buy American and hire American.” On April 18, 2017, President Trump announced this policy in an...Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/made-in-the-usa-executive-order-promotes-strict-adherence-to-buy-american-laws-and-signals-potential-legal-reform-in-fall-2017-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-canada-eu-trade-agreement-enters-into-force-today-2017-09-22More than 98 per cent of Canadian goods will now be able to enter the EU without tariffs, which the federal government says will improve export...Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-canada-eu-trade-agreement-enters-into-force-today-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-wants-to-know-when-trains-carry-hazardous-goods-through-his-town-2017-09-22The train tracks running through Vanderhoof helped build the community on the banks of the Nechako River. But some fear they could one day ruin it....Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-wants-to-know-when-trains-carry-hazardous-goods-through-his-town-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-a-proud-partner-of-the-invictus-games-toronto-2017-2017-09-22OTTAWA , Sept. 21, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - This morning at VIA Rail's Ottawa Station, in the presence of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of...Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-a-proud-partner-of-the-invictus-games-toronto-2017-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-closing-17-producer-car-loading-sites-across-the-west-2017-09-22KAP is considering joining APAS’s call for a moratorium, ?at least until new rail legislation becomes law To read full article click hereFri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-closing-17-producer-car-loading-sites-across-the-west-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-taxes-and-transportation-welcome-back-to-the-hill-2017-09-22MPs expecting a quiet return to Parliament Hill had better hold onto their hats: this fall session is shaping up to be a whirlwind. To read full...Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-taxes-and-transportation-welcome-back-to-the-hill-2017-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-maintenance-machinery-market-2017-crcc-high-tech-equipment-loram-maintenance-of-way-plasser-and-theurerthe-report-entitled-global-railway-maintenance-machinery-market-2017-analyses-the-crucial-factors-of-the-railway-maintenance-machinery-2017-09-21The Report entitled Global Railway Maintenance Machinery Market 2017 analyses the crucial factors of the Railway Maintenance Machinery market based...Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-railway-maintenance-machinery-market-2017-crcc-high-tech-equipment-loram-maintenance-of-way-plasser-and-theurerthe-report-entitled-global-railway-maintenance-machinery-market-2017-analyses-the-crucial-factors-of-the-railway-maintenance-machinery-2017-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-freight-growth-continued-in-week-36-2017-09-21Canada’s largest freight rail carrier, Canadian National Railway ( CNI ), has maintained its positive momentum in 2017. To read full article click...Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-freight-growth-continued-in-week-36-2017-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-from-amsted-rail-trakmaster-2017-09-21How many times can the three-piece freight car truck—which has been in use since the 19th century—be improved? For Amsted Rail, there appears to be...Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-from-amsted-rail-trakmaster-2017-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-issues-rfi-for-up-to-100-lrvs-written-by-keith-barrow-2017-09-21TORONTO Transit Commission (TTC) issued a request for information on September 12 “to gauge market interest and capabilities of potential suppliers”...Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-issues-rfi-for-up-to-100-lrvs-written-by-keith-barrow-2017-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-an-industry-veteran-takes-over-2017-09-20Hunter Harrison has moved quickly at CSX since he became the CEO of the Jacksonville, Florida railroad in March. In just three months, trains were...Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-an-industry-veteran-takes-over-2017-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ns-goes-with-guardians-for-eot-2017-09-20INDIANAPOLIS: Norfolk Southern has reached a preliminary agreement with Progress Rail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., for Guardian...Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ns-goes-with-guardians-for-eot-2017-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-three-scenarios-and-three-bad-outcomes-2017-09-20With NAFTA Round 3 starting this weekend in Ottawa, good news is hard to come by. To read full article click hereWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-talks-three-scenarios-and-three-bad-outcomes-2017-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-uk-trade-deal-in-the-works-trudeau-and-may-say-2017-09-20Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Prime Minister Theresa May said their two countries are working towards a new bilateral free trade deal to...Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-uk-trade-deal-in-the-works-trudeau-and-may-say-2017-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-bill-would-create-new-freight-infrastructure-fund-2017-09-19U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) last week reintroduced legislation that would establish a competitive grant program designed to boost the efficiency...Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-bill-would-create-new-freight-infrastructure-fund-2017-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-updates-seeing-machines-pact-2017-09-19Progress Rail , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has signed an updated Master Development Agreement with Seeing Machines, a specialist...Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-updates-seeing-machines-pact-2017-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-expresses-privacy-concerns-over-proposed-locomotive-cameras-2017-09-19A union representing railway employees alleges proposed government legislation on rail safety contains a “landmark privacy violation” — an argument...Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-expresses-privacy-concerns-over-proposed-locomotive-cameras-2017-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-support-the-completion-of-the-railway-grading-project-in-saint-hyacinthe-2017-09-19SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC, Sept. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Safe and efficient road networks are key to maintaining economic productivity and a good quality of life...Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-quebec-support-the-completion-of-the-railway-grading-project-in-saint-hyacinthe-2017-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-forges-ahead-with-possible-hydrogen-powered-train-project-2017-09-19TORONTO—A new study that will pit hydrogen-powered rail cars against conventional electric trains wired into overhead catenaries is getting underway...Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-forges-ahead-with-possible-hydrogen-powered-train-project-2017-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-and-seacor-form-joint-venture-to-own-and-operate-rail-ferry-service-cg-railway-between-the-us-and-mexico-2017-09-18CGR operates a freight railroad providing four-day rail ferry service between the ports of Mobile, Alabama, and Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. To read full...Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-and-seacor-form-joint-venture-to-own-and-operate-rail-ferry-service-cg-railway-between-the-us-and-mexico-2017-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-canadas-minister-of-agriculture-took-his-message-of-the-value-of-the-north-american-free-trade-agreement-to-new-orleans-last-week-writes-bruce-cochrane-2017-09-18CANADA & US - Canada's Minister of Agriculture took his message of the value of the North American Free Trade Agreement to New Orleans last week,...Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-canadas-minister-of-agriculture-took-his-message-of-the-value-of-the-north-american-free-trade-agreement-to-new-orleans-last-week-writes-bruce-cochrane-2017-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2017-2017-09-18Visit us at Booth 2473- click hereMon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2017-2017-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-herzog-keolis-viking-navigation-tiger-cool-and-aspen-equipment-2017-09-15Tacoma Rail has selected Herzog Technologies Inc. to provide its positive train control (PTC) hosting services. Herzog's PTC hosting is aimed at...Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-herzog-keolis-viking-navigation-tiger-cool-and-aspen-equipment-2017-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-back-to-canadas-roots-with-rocky-mountaineers-2018-peaks-and-perks-offer-2017-09-15VANCOUVER , Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Rocky Mountaineer is enticing Canadians to stay home next year with its Peaks and Perks offer, available now until...Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/get-back-to-canadas-roots-with-rocky-mountaineers-2018-peaks-and-perks-offer-2017-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-mp-arnold-chan-dies-at-the-age-of-50-2017-09-15OTTAWA -- Liberal MP Arnold Chan, who had been battling cancer, has died at the age of 50. To read full article click hereFri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-mp-arnold-chan-dies-at-the-age-of-50-2017-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-working-very-hard-to-restore-churchill-rail-line-before-freeze-up-2017-09-15OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau is pushing back on suggestions his bureaucrats have thwarted progress in restoring service along the rail...Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-working-very-hard-to-restore-churchill-rail-line-before-freeze-up-2017-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-threatens-trade-retaliation-if-trump-imposes-buy-american-policies-2017-09-15“We don’t want to do that (retaliate), but we will if we have to,” Kathleen Wynne said in an interview in Washington on Thursday. To read full...Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-threatens-trade-retaliation-if-trump-imposes-buy-american-policies-2017-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-rail-solution-for-queens-growing-economy-2017-09-14Queens is growing fast—really fast. The World's Borough has seen significant gains in population and in employment. To accommodate this continuing...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-rail-solution-for-queens-growing-economy-2017-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-transport-committee-digs-into-bill-c-49-2017-09-14The main provision on rail safety is one that will require railway companies to install inward-facing Locomotive Voice and Video Recorders (LVVR) in...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-transport-committee-digs-into-bill-c-49-2017-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-builds-50000th-covered-hopper-railcar-2017-09-14LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. , Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) today announced that it has completed production on its...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-builds-50000th-covered-hopper-railcar-2017-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-giants-say-bill-c-49-proposal-on-long-haul-routes-give-us-carriers-an-advantage-2017-09-14OTTAWA — Canada’s two major rail companies sounded off Tuesday against a new legislative proposal they say will give U.S. competitors unfair access...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-giants-say-bill-c-49-proposal-on-long-haul-routes-give-us-carriers-an-advantage-2017-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-september-2017-2017-09-11USA: Caltrain has awarded Proven Management the $32·1m South San Francisco Station Improvement Project contract, covering a new platform, subway and...Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-september-2017-2017-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-make-the-lrt-better-for-the-long-term-2017-09-11As construction continues on Ottawa’s new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, it seems there are still a few kinks in the plan. The new Moodie LRT...Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-to-make-the-lrt-better-for-the-long-term-2017-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-is-back-in-session-soon-a-legislative-primer-2017-09-11OTTAWA -- Parliament resumes in less than two weeks. MPs are filing back in to the House of Commons on Sept. 18, and senators are taking their seats...Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliament-is-back-in-session-soon-a-legislative-primer-2017-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keystone-agricultural-producers-president-wants-cp-to-delay-producer-car-site-closures-2017-09-11Red flags are being raised in reaction to news that Canadian Pacific Railway plans on closing 16 producer-car locations by the end of the month. To...Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keystone-agricultural-producers-president-wants-cp-to-delay-producer-car-site-closures-2017-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-bnsf-rail-lines-damaged-by-flood-waters-2017-09-08The Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail lines suspended service through Montgomery County following Hurricane Harvey's assault on...Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-bnsf-rail-lines-damaged-by-flood-waters-2017-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preserving-another-piece-of-canadas-vanishing-railway-history-2017-09-08Canada’s history is that of it’s railways To read full article click hereFri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preserving-another-piece-of-canadas-vanishing-railway-history-2017-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-wagon-starts-castings-shipment-for-north-american-freight-cars-2017-09-08United Wagon Company's Russian manufacturing facility Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant (TVSZ) has begun shipping large-size castings (Barber S-2-HD...Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/united-wagon-starts-castings-shipment-for-north-american-freight-cars-2017-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-new-speaker-announcement-paul-harridine-cn-2017-09-08To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-new-speaker-announcement-paul-harridine-cn-2017-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csxs-very-good-progress-hunter-harrison-2017-09-07Is CSX emerging from what many observers, including customers, say is an operational and service meltdown created by a “too much, too soon” rush to...Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csxs-very-good-progress-hunter-harrison-2017-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-lrt-spurs-billions-in-development-2017-09-07With billions invested in scores of new developments along Waterloo Region’s new transit corridor over the past 10 years, Waterloo’s ION Light Rail...Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-lrt-spurs-billions-in-development-2017-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-conducting-year-long-air-quality-study-of-subway-system-2017-09-07It’s been over 20 years, but the TTC says they are currently conducting a year-long air quality assessment that is expected to be completed by the...Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-conducting-year-long-air-quality-study-of-subway-system-2017-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-railway-ok-cape-breton-rail-line-preservation-agreement-2017-09-07Officials representing the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway Ltd. and Nova Scotia, Canada, have signed a one-year agreement to maintain the...Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-railway-ok-cape-breton-rail-line-preservation-agreement-2017-09-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-lrt-facing-hurdles-2017-09-06Two of Ontario, Canada’s numerous light rail transit projects—the Kitchener-Waterloo ION and Hamilton Street Railway B Line —have been facing...Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-lrt-facing-hurdles-2017-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hold-off-on-closing-producer-car-loading-sites-says-apas-president-2017-09-06The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is asking for a time-out on Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway’s planned closure of 10...Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hold-off-on-closing-producer-car-loading-sites-says-apas-president-2017-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/competing-groups-join-forces-to-buy-rail-line-and-port-of-churchill-2017-09-06A nagging disagreement over who might buy the Port of Churchill and the damaged rail line to it has ended after two competing parties agreed to...Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/competing-groups-join-forces-to-buy-rail-line-and-port-of-churchill-2017-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiators-report-progress-in-latest-round-of-nafta-trade-talks-in-mexico-city-2017-09-06Mexico City, Mexico – The latest round of NAFTA negotiations wrapped up Tuesday with the three countries declaring they have made progress, and...Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/negotiators-report-progress-in-latest-round-of-nafta-trade-talks-in-mexico-city-2017-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-demand-omnitrax-fix-churchill-rail-line-2017-09-05The federal government says it has "formally demanded" that Omnitrax fix the washed-out rail line to the northern Manitoba town of Churchill. To read...Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-demand-omnitrax-fix-churchill-rail-line-2017-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-offers-money-but-no-details-to-help-churchill-2017-09-05Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is willing to put up provincial money to help the northern port town of Churchill. To read full article...Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-offers-money-but-no-details-to-help-churchill-2017-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-cape-breton-rail-line-2017-09-05SYDNEY — The province has reached an agreement with the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway Ltd. that will see the Cape Breton portion of the...Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-cape-breton-rail-line-2017-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-hatred-may-do-canada-a-favour-walkom-2017-09-05In a strange way, Donald Trump’s disdain for the North American Free Trade Agreement may do Canada a favour. To reasd full article click hereTue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-hatred-may-do-canada-a-favour-walkom-2017-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nafta-2017-09-05What we talk about when we talk about NAFTA: here’s everything you need you know to stay up to speed on the trade deal renegotiation. We’ll keep you...Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nafta-2017-09-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-designs-of-new-arlington-bridge-expected-by-january-2017-09-01With development plans underway to replace Winnipeg's 105-year-old Arlington Bridge, the project's advisory committee is looking for public feedback...Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-designs-of-new-arlington-bridge-expected-by-january-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-releases-strategic-organizational-plan-2017-09-01The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) board has unveiled its 2025 strategic organizational plan, which is aimed at improving overall operations...Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-releases-strategic-organizational-plan-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-grain-moved-through-saskatchewan-according-to-cn-cp-2017-09-01Canada’s two national railways have been moving more grain than ever the past two years. To read full article click hereFri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-grain-moved-through-saskatchewan-according-to-cn-cp-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pretty-scary-business-churchill-in-uproar-over-alberta-politicians-proposal-to-purchase-port-2017-09-01The people of Churchill, Man., have little interest in becoming a port of call for Alberta oil, says a Manitoba business leader. To read full article...Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pretty-scary-business-churchill-in-uproar-over-alberta-politicians-proposal-to-purchase-port-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/perth-council-votes-support-for-via-rails-proposed-rail-link-to-peterborough-smiths-falls-2017-09-01Perth town council has passed a motion supporting VIA Rail Canada’s plans for a new train route from Peterborough to Smiths Falls, via Perth — even...Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/perth-council-votes-support-for-via-rails-proposed-rail-link-to-peterborough-smiths-falls-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-day-for-grain-transportation-2017-09-01With record port throughput occurring twice in the crop years following the 2013-14 shipping backlog it ‘feels’ that way To read full article click...Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-new-day-for-grain-transportation-2017-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-names-new-cfo-2017-08-31L.B. Foster Co. on Thursday named First Insight CFO James P. Maloney as its new CFO, treasurer and senior vice president. To read full article click...Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-names-new-cfo-2017-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-urged-to-let-hamilton-operate-lrt-2017-08-31A recent decision by Hamilton city council to ask Metrolinx to revamp its proposed procurement model for the city’s proposed light rail transit (LRT)...Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-urged-to-let-hamilton-operate-lrt-2017-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-sites-has-seen-470-workplace-orders-2017-08-31Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has issued 470 workplace safety orders on Ottawa’s LRT project between January 2013 and April this year, citing problems...Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-sites-has-seen-470-workplace-orders-2017-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-who-in-prime-minister-justin-trudeaus-cabinet-shuffle-2017-08-31Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet Monday moving some ministers into new positions and promoting or elevating others from minor...Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whos-who-in-prime-minister-justin-trudeaus-cabinet-shuffle-2017-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-slots-ca300-million-for-montreal-train-garage-2017-08-30The Quebec government has pledged CA$330 million to build an underground garage for trains at the Cote-Vertu Station on the Societe de transport de...Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-slots-ca300-million-for-montreal-train-garage-2017-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mott-macdonald-names-andrew-gardner-its-transportation-planning-practice-leader-for-west-and-canada-2017-08-30Andrew Gardner, a vice president and light rail expert based in Vancouver, Canada, has been named transportation planning practice leader for the...Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mott-macdonald-names-andrew-gardner-its-transportation-planning-practice-leader-for-west-and-canada-2017-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-targets-canadian-projects-as-trudeaus-infrastructure-plan-beats-trumps-2017-08-30Canada’s biggest builder is keeping its focus at home even as U.S. President Donald Trump pledges to ramp up infrastructure spending next door. To...Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-targets-canadian-projects-as-trudeaus-infrastructure-plan-beats-trumps-2017-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/like-trudeaus-120-billion-infrastructure-plan-consider-this-1-company-2017-08-30For investors looking at companies which can best take advantage of increased economic growth both domestically and globally, a company such as...Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/like-trudeaus-120-billion-infrastructure-plan-consider-this-1-company-2017-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-ally-reassures-canadians-he-really-believes-in-having-free-trade-2017-08-29CHARLOTTETOWN -- A key ally of Donald Trump says Canadians should understand the U.S. president believes in free trade, and they shouldn't read too...Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-ally-reassures-canadians-he-really-believes-in-having-free-trade-2017-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-given-a-rating-in-transit-report-card-of-major-canadian-regions-2017-08-29Usually when Calgarians talk about the city's transit system, the talk is about ways to improve it. To read full article click hereTue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-given-a-rating-in-transit-report-card-of-major-canadian-regions-2017-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-to-rule-on-dispute-between-west-vancouver-and-cn-rail-2017-08-29A legal dispute between West Vancouver and CN Rail over a popular seawall is heading to a tribunal. To read full article click hereTue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-to-rule-on-dispute-between-west-vancouver-and-cn-rail-2017-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-quietly-launches-infrastructure-survey-in-push-for-evidence-based-policy-making-2017-08-29The effort to "fill some large infrastructure data gaps" comes as Canada's cities and provinces are expected to spend as much as $750 billion over...Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-quietly-launches-infrastructure-survey-in-push-for-evidence-based-policy-making-2017-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-renews-threat-to-end-nafta-says-canada-being-very-difficult-2017-08-28U.S. President Donald Trump again suggested the North American Free Trade Agreement be terminated, tweeting Sunday that both Canada and Mexico are...Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-renews-threat-to-end-nafta-says-canada-being-very-difficult-2017-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-is-key-to-driving-trade-in-landlocked-countries-2017-08-28Railway infrastructure development is an important building block to improving trade across the Southern Africa Hinterland Territories, which...Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-is-key-to-driving-trade-in-landlocked-countries-2017-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-issues-rfq-for-go-transits-lakeshore-east-project-2017-08-28Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for firms interested in building and financing the GO...Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-issues-rfq-for-go-transits-lakeshore-east-project-2017-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-speaker-announcement-scott-macdonald-cp-register-today-2017-08-28CARS is honoured to announce Scott Macdonald - Senior Vice President Operations (System) CP - will be speaking at our National Railway Day...Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-speaker-announcement-scott-macdonald-cp-register-today-2017-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-sets-new-record-for-grain-shipment-2017-08-25Canadian National (CN) Railway set a new record for grain shipment in 2016-2017, nudging past the 2014-15 record by two per cent. The railway moved a...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-sets-new-record-for-grain-shipment-2017-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-countries-enter-confidentiality-deal-on-negotiations-2017-08-25Canada, the United States, and Mexico have entered a confidentiality agreement to protect each other's offers during NAFTA negotiations, with a list...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-countries-enter-confidentiality-deal-on-negotiations-2017-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hometown-girl-henderson-struggles-in-1st-round-of-cp-womens-open-2017-08-25Playing professional golf isn't that much different from having a standard 9-5 job. There's a similar litany of problems. In the first round of the...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hometown-girl-henderson-struggles-in-1st-round-of-cp-womens-open-2017-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-appoints-former-head-of-scottish-rail-firm-as-new-ceo-2017-08-25Metrolinx’s next president and CEO is the former managing director of a Scottish rail firm who resigned amid controversy earlier this year . To read...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-appoints-former-head-of-scottish-rail-firm-as-new-ceo-2017-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-speaker-announcement-scott-macdonald-cp-2017-08-25CARS is honoured to announce Scott Macdonald - Senior Vice President Operations (System) CP - will be speaking at our National Railway Day...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-speaker-announcement-scott-macdonald-cp-2017-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prices-anxiety-soar-while-supplies-patience-run-low-in-churchill-after-13-weeks-without-trains-2017-08-24OTTAWA — Omnitrax has updated federal officials about issues along its damaged railway to Churchill, but refuses to say when it will share its...Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prices-anxiety-soar-while-supplies-patience-run-low-in-churchill-after-13-weeks-without-trains-2017-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-shredding-of-nafta-would-trigger-snap-back-provisions-cause-uncertainty-2017-08-24OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to eventually scrap the North America Free Trade Agreement would force Canada to fall back on...Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-shredding-of-nafta-would-trigger-snap-back-provisions-cause-uncertainty-2017-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-was-canadas-big-prize-is-chapter-19-still-worth-fighting-for-in-new-nafta-2017-08-24WASHINGTON — It was Canada's ultimate prize in the original free-trade deal with the U.S.: a third-party arbitration system to judge whether punitive...Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/it-was-canadas-big-prize-is-chapter-19-still-worth-fighting-for-in-new-nafta-2017-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-releases-2016-corporate-sustainability-report-2017-08-23Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today released its corporate sustainability report outlining the company's commitment as a responsible operator...Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-releases-2016-corporate-sustainability-report-2017-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-toronto-rail-grade-separation-2017-08-23TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify interested and qualified teams to design,...Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-toronto-rail-grade-separation-2017-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-call-for-infrastructure-spending-despite-large-grain-shipments-2017-08-23MONTREAL -- The country's two largest railways are calling for federal investments to boost the rail capacity of Vancouver's North Shore, despite...Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-call-for-infrastructure-spending-despite-large-grain-shipments-2017-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-businesses-seek-lrt-survival-tips-in-waterloo-2017-08-23WATERLOO — The wait for light rail transit has entered the eerily empty stage in Kitchener-Waterloo. To read full article click hereWed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-businesses-seek-lrt-survival-tips-in-waterloo-2017-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-signals-trumps-buy-american-agenda-non-negotiable-as-first-round-of-nafta-talks-wrap-2017-08-22Officials have concluded talks in Washington, leaving a "great deal" of work for September summits in Mexico and Canada. To read full article click...Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-signals-trumps-buy-american-agenda-non-negotiable-as-first-round-of-nafta-talks-wrap-2017-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-urges-investment-in-rail-infrastructure-as-grain-shipments-hit-a-record-high-2017-08-22Canada's largest railway beat its one-year record set in the 2014-2015 season by two per cent, but said it needs infrastructure investment to...Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-urges-investment-in-rail-infrastructure-as-grain-shipments-hit-a-record-high-2017-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ready-to-again-deliver-best-in-class-service-this-crop-year-2017-08-22CP's service offering to grain customers is driven by maximizing efficiency at the origin elevator and enhancing capabilities at the export terminal,...Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ready-to-again-deliver-best-in-class-service-this-crop-year-2017-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-and-metrolinx-issue-rfp-for-lrt-project-in-ontario-2017-08-22Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a request for proposals (RFP) to three shortlisted teams in relation to the design,...Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-ontario-and-metrolinx-issue-rfp-for-lrt-project-in-ontario-2017-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trumps-buy-american-agenda-appears-non-negotiable-in-nafta-talks-2017-08-21OTTAWA — The U.S. appears to be signalling that President Donald Trump’s vow to aggressively promote a “buy American, hire American” agenda is not...Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trumps-buy-american-agenda-appears-non-negotiable-in-nafta-talks-2017-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-firm-to-supply-bogie-parts-for-alstom-lrvs-in-canada-2017-08-21British engineering firm William Cook Rail has secured a potentially ‘multi-million pound’ bogie part order for Alstom’s range of Citadis Spirit...Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-firm-to-supply-bogie-parts-for-alstom-lrvs-in-canada-2017-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-invited-to-bid-for-14bn-canadian-light-rail-2017-08-21A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued to three teams shortlisted for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Canada. To read full...Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-invited-to-bid-for-14bn-canadian-light-rail-2017-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-for-national-railway-day-ends-september-15th-register-today-2017-08-21Download to Calendar Register To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British...Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-for-national-railway-day-ends-september-15th-register-today-2017-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-bnsf-to-pay-share-of-rail-move-2017-08-18White Rock, Surrey, province await federal funds to begin year-long assessment of relocation To read full article click hereFri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eyes-bnsf-to-pay-share-of-rail-move-2017-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tourism-not-a-total-loss-in-churchill-2017-08-18While some operators struggle in northern town, people are still making their way to polar bear capital To read full article click hereFri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tourism-not-a-total-loss-in-churchill-2017-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-officials-review-4-bids-for-19b-mn-light-rail-line-2017-08-18That the 14.5-mile Southwest LRT project, which will connect downtown Minneapolis and the city's southwest suburbs, has made it this far is a matter...Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-officials-review-4-bids-for-19b-mn-light-rail-line-2017-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-adding-more-trains-2017-08-18Metrolinx GO Train spokeswoman Mary Proc, Barrie MPP Ann Hoggarth and Mayor Jeff Lehman announced the addition of two trains daily for Barrie, as...Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-adding-more-trains-2017-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-opens-nafta-talks-with-focus-on-trade-balance-and-a-deficit-of-facts-2017-08-18Robert Lighthizer didn't give a long speech on Wednesday to open the talks to renegotiate NAFTA. But he really didn't have to. To read full article...Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-opens-nafta-talks-with-focus-on-trade-balance-and-a-deficit-of-facts-2017-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwest-light-rail-project-moves-closer-to-a-big-construction-contract-2017-08-17Transit planners unveiled bids Tuesday for the Southwest light rail line's first big construction contract, even though uncertainty remains about...Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/southwest-light-rail-project-moves-closer-to-a-big-construction-contract-2017-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bells-gates-to-be-activated-at-lrt-rail-crossings-2017-08-17Railway crossings along the Ion route will see their gates lowered periodically over the next few months – even though the light rail vehicles...Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bells-gates-to-be-activated-at-lrt-rail-crossings-2017-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-urged-to-get-off-caboose-and-save-ocean-rail-service-2017-08-17A new report says that without urgent improvements to Via Rail's Ocean service, including the restoration of a daily schedule, the passenger service...Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/governments-urged-to-get-off-caboose-and-save-ocean-rail-service-2017-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-studied-as-funding-option-for-us-canada-high-speed-rail-2017-08-17OTTAWA -- Washington state is exploring whether Canada's new infrastructure bank could help finance a multibillion-dollar proposal for high-speed...Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-bank-studied-as-funding-option-for-us-canada-high-speed-rail-2017-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-contenders-emerge-as-canadas-infrastructure-bank-is-official-2017-08-17The newly minted Canada Infrastructure Bank is fueling up for a fast start when it opens for business later this year, with officials in the Trudeau...Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-contenders-emerge-as-canadas-infrastructure-bank-is-official-2017-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milan-launches-procurement-for-80-new-trams-2017-08-16Milan’s public transport operator, ATM, is inviting manufacturers to supply 80 new trams for the city. To read full article click hereWed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milan-launches-procurement-for-80-new-trams-2017-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-track-laid-for-eglinton-lrt-2017-08-16TORONTO — The province of Ontario has announced a significant milestone in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit system in...Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-track-laid-for-eglinton-lrt-2017-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cost-of-doing-business-export-versus-country-cash-prices-2017-08-16CN’s David Przednowek Director of Marketing Grain on how the cost of rail freight fits into grain pricing. To read full article click hereWed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cost-of-doing-business-export-versus-country-cash-prices-2017-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-nafta-talks-begin-trumps-america-first-agenda-looms-large-2017-08-16WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the United States, Canada and Mexico kick off negotiations on Wednesday to modernize the North American Free Trade...Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-nafta-talks-begin-trumps-america-first-agenda-looms-large-2017-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-citys-tunnel-vision-2017-08-15With a nod to history and a lot of jokes about the “tunnel vision” that made it all happen, Brockville’s Railway Tunnel was officially opened to...Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-citys-tunnel-vision-2017-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-track-laid-for-torontos-53bn-eglinton-crosstown-light-railway-2017-08-15A major milestone has been achieved in Ontario, Canada, with the first track being installed on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown light rail system (LRT)....Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-track-laid-for-torontos-53bn-eglinton-crosstown-light-railway-2017-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-plans-to-sell-canadians-on-the-need-for-a-new-trade-deal-with-us-mexico-2017-08-15The Liberal government has been consulting with stakeholders ahead of the negotiations but Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland wants to prompt...Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-plans-to-sell-canadians-on-the-need-for-a-new-trade-deal-with-us-mexico-2017-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-overseas-cos-competing-in-nta-signals-tender-2017-08-14Italian company Ansaldo, French company Alstom, and Chinese company CRSC last Thursday submitted their bids in the Greater Tel Aviv light rail Red...Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-overseas-cos-competing-in-nta-signals-tender-2017-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-give-some-idea-of-what-it-wants-to-see-in-nafta-renegotiations-2017-08-14OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will give some idea of what Canada's priorities will be in renegotiations of the North American...Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-give-some-idea-of-what-it-wants-to-see-in-nafta-renegotiations-2017-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-sees-railroad-tie-business-growing-2017-08-14MONTREAL - Railroad tie and utility pole manufacturer Stella-Jones reports sales of $594.2 million second quarter, up 5.5 percent from the eyar ago....Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-sees-railroad-tie-business-growing-2017-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-memoriam-stephen-tobias-72-2017-08-11Stephen C. Tobias, former Norfolk Southern vice chairman and chief operating officer and former member of the Canadian Pacific Board of Directors,...Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-memoriam-stephen-tobias-72-2017-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-internet-of-trains-comes-to-delaware-2017-08-11Siemens on Aug. 9 inaugurated its new Locomotive Service facility in New Castle, Del., that will operate as the company’s digital service, supply...Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-internet-of-trains-comes-to-delaware-2017-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/met-council-chair-southwest-light-rail-work-should-start-by-2019-2017-08-11The new Metropolitan Council chair hopes the transit agency will start construction on the Southwest light rail line — the agency's most ambitious...Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/met-council-chair-southwest-light-rail-work-should-start-by-2019-2017-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carloads-gain-as-canada-sets-intermodal-mark-2017-08-11The Association of American Railroads said U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 29 was 550,356 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.5% from the...Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carloads-gain-as-canada-sets-intermodal-mark-2017-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-helps-launch-13bn-rail-project-in-malaysia-2017-08-10KUANTAN, Malaysia -- China and Malaysia broke ground on Wednesday on a $13 billion rail project linking peninsular Malaysia's east and west, the...Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-helps-launch-13bn-rail-project-in-malaysia-2017-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regulator-awaits-complaints-before-it-can-probe-omnitrax-2017-08-10OTTAWA — As Churchill enters its eleventh week without rail service, the federal regulator says Manitobans must file complaints before it will...Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regulator-awaits-complaints-before-it-can-probe-omnitrax-2017-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-reaches-major-milestone-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-construction-2017-08-10Ontario is one step closer to bringing better transit to people across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with the first piece of track for the Eglinton...Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-reaches-major-milestone-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-construction-2017-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorel-to-serve-on-snc-lavalin-executive-committee-2017-08-10SNC-Lavalin appointed Chantal Sorel to executive vice president, Capital. This appointment is in addition to her current role as managing director....Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sorel-to-serve-on-snc-lavalin-executive-committee-2017-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-chinese-firms-hot-on-the-heels-of-europes-rail-infrastructure-giants-2017-08-09According to a study of railway infrastructure suppliers, Chinese manufacturers are catching up with their European counterparts. To read full...Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-chinese-firms-hot-on-the-heels-of-europes-rail-infrastructure-giants-2017-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-to-open-infrastructure-projects-to-tender-2017-08-09Network Rail will promise on Monday to open itself up to competition and list the opportunities for outside companies to directly build and invest in...Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/network-rail-to-open-infrastructure-projects-to-tender-2017-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/honolulu-rail-board-hires-bombardier-exec-to-lead-agency-2017-08-09The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board on Monday voted to hire Andrew Robbins , an executive with Bombardier Transportation, to...Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/honolulu-rail-board-hires-bombardier-exec-to-lead-agency-2017-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-agencies-drop-proposed-rule-for-sleep-apnea-2017-08-09Carrier Safety Administration have withdrawn a proposal that would have addressed rail workers and commercial drivers who may be affected by...Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-agencies-drop-proposed-rule-for-sleep-apnea-2017-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-needs-continued-investment-in-transportation-infrastructure-2017-08-09‘Not since Sir John A. Macdonald’s National Policy in the 1870s has Canada had such an opportunity to build such a monumental infrastructure project...Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-needs-continued-investment-in-transportation-infrastructure-2017-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-funding-issues-projections-rosy-for-high-speed-train-linking-las-vegasvictorville-2017-08-08When XpressWest was chosen in 2015 to build a high-speed rail system between Las Vegas and Southern California, the company said it could start...Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-funding-issues-projections-rosy-for-high-speed-train-linking-las-vegasvictorville-2017-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-proposes-79-million-in-fastlane-grant-awards-2017-08-08U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao late last week informed Congress that the U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed nearly $79 million...Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-proposes-79-million-in-fastlane-grant-awards-2017-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trumps-nafta-negotiations-could-help-expand-chinese-influence-in-the-americas-2017-08-08Trump once labelled NAFTA, “the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere”. This month, he unveiled the NAFTA negotiating agenda, providing a...Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trumps-nafta-negotiations-could-help-expand-chinese-influence-in-the-americas-2017-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-new-speaker-announcement-more-to-come-2017-08-08Other speakers to date: Mary Proc : Vice President, Customer Service Delivery, Metrolinx - Biography click here Scott Streiner : Chair and CEO,...Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrd-new-speaker-announcement-more-to-come-2017-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christie-cuomo-shake-up-leadership-at-the-port-authority-2017-08-04Govs. Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo are shuffling the deck at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the behemoth transit agency marred by...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christie-cuomo-shake-up-leadership-at-the-port-authority-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-greenlight-engineering-phase-for-25b-nc-rail-project-2017-08-04The Federal Transit Administration has authorized engineering to go forward on the $2.47 billion, 17.7-mile light-rail transit project connecting...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-greenlight-engineering-phase-for-25b-nc-rail-project-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/egged-wins-tel-aviv-light-rail-tender-2017-08-04Egged has been awarded the tender to operate and maintain the Tel Aviv light rail Red Line by the NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. tenders...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/egged-wins-tel-aviv-light-rail-tender-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-chinas-trackless-train-really-beat-light-rail-2017-08-04The quest to concoct a workable rubber-tired replacement for steel-wheel light rail transit (LRT)—on standard steel rails—seems eternal. Several...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-chinas-trackless-train-really-beat-light-rail-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-phone-calls-leaked-dont-worry-about-canada-says-trade-relationship-is-fair-2017-08-04The purported transcript of a late-January phone call with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, published today by the Washington Post, reflects...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-phone-calls-leaked-dont-worry-about-canada-says-trade-relationship-is-fair-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-farmers-hope-to-see-churchill-port-rail-line-revived-2017-08-04Residents of the remote northern Manitoba town of Churchill aren't the only people who want to see the railway leading to the community repaired and...Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sask-farmers-hope-to-see-churchill-port-rail-line-revived-2017-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mass-transit-line-contruction-in-korat-to-start-by-2020-2017-08-03Construction of the first mass transit line in Nakhon Ratchasima could start by 2020 after cabinet approval, an academic has said. To read full...Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mass-transit-line-contruction-in-korat-to-start-by-2020-2017-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2028-olympic-transit-line-hangs-on-federal-funding-cut-in-trumps-budget-plan-2017-08-03The city of Los Angeles has struck a deal to host the 2028 Olympics but questions remain whether an important transit project will get needed federal...Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2028-olympic-transit-line-hangs-on-federal-funding-cut-in-trumps-budget-plan-2017-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-battle-over-20-kilometres-of-rail-in-rural-quebec-2017-08-03Another dispute over the removal of railway tracks has led the Moose Consortium to ask the Canadian Transportation Agency to order the town of...Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-battle-over-20-kilometres-of-rail-in-rural-quebec-2017-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-beefs-up-trade-team-ahead-of-nafta-renegotiation-2017-08-03OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is beefing up its team in the United States as it prepares a full court press to defend Canada’s interests in the...Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-beefs-up-trade-team-ahead-of-nafta-renegotiation-2017-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-poker-faced-top-trade-mind-expected-to-lead-canadas-nafta-negotiating-team-2017-08-03To read full article click hereThu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-the-poker-faced-top-trade-mind-expected-to-lead-canadas-nafta-negotiating-team-2017-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-kelly-trumps-new-chief-of-staff-seen-as-friend-of-trudeau-government-2017-08-02OTTAWA — Gen. John Kelly's appointment as U.S. President Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff was greeted warmly Monday by the Trudeau...Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-kelly-trumps-new-chief-of-staff-seen-as-friend-of-trudeau-government-2017-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-seeks-firms-to-improve-go-transit-rail-stations-2017-08-02Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for firms to design, build and finance GO Transit rail...Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-seeks-firms-to-improve-go-transit-rail-stations-2017-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canadian-manufacturers-are-actually-looking-forward-to-the-nafta-renegotiation-2017-08-02It seems everything associated with the U.S. administration, its decisions and its pronouncements generates headlines, sparks analysis, controversy...Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canadian-manufacturers-are-actually-looking-forward-to-the-nafta-renegotiation-2017-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-legislation-aims-to-put-grain-shippers-first-2017-08-02Bill C-49 is Ottawa’s response to long-standing rail service complaints from the sector To read full article click hereWed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-legislation-aims-to-put-grain-shippers-first-2017-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-appropriations-oks-transportation-funding-bill-2017-08-01The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee late last week unanimously approved the $60 billion fiscal-year 2018 funding bill for transportation,...Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-appropriations-oks-transportation-funding-bill-2017-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-approve-next-step-for-durham-orange-light-rail-transit-2017-08-01The Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project has received a green light from the Federal Transit Administration To read full article click hereTue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-approve-next-step-for-durham-orange-light-rail-transit-2017-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-assessment-agency-releases-lac-megantic-public-consultations-report-2017-08-01MONTREAL — The population of Lac-Megantic and its neighbouring towns are heavily divided on what to do with the railway that runs through the heart...Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-assessment-agency-releases-lac-megantic-public-consultations-report-2017-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-buy-america-nafta-objectives-rather-outrageous-says-trade-lawyer-2017-08-01OTTAWA—The United States wants to maintain and even expand the Buy America provisions that restrict government procurement to companies using...Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-buy-america-nafta-objectives-rather-outrageous-says-trade-lawyer-2017-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buy-america-to-loom-large-in-nafta-talks-2017-08-01OTTAWA — The United States wants to maintain — and even expand — the Buy America provisions that restrict government procurement to companies using...Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buy-america-to-loom-large-in-nafta-talks-2017-08-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-stops-in-calgary-aboard-cp-canada-150-train-2017-07-31The prime minister takes a ride to Calgary, as part of Canadian Pacific Railway’s cross-Canada block party. On Sunday, the CP Canada 150 train parked...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-stops-in-calgary-aboard-cp-canada-150-train-2017-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-visits-oregon-and-idaho-to-promote-canada-us-agricultural-trade-2017-07-31OTTAWA , July 28, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada and the United States (U.S.) benefit from a long-standing history of bilateral cooperation, especially in...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-macaulay-visits-oregon-and-idaho-to-promote-canada-us-agricultural-trade-2017-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-editorial-the-worst-of-economic-times-in-canada-and-the-best-too-2017-07-31On Tuesday, Petronas, Malaysia’s state-run oil company, announced it was abandoning its $36-billion liquid natural gas project in British Columbia,...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-editorial-the-worst-of-economic-times-in-canada-and-the-best-too-2017-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-seeks-to-attract-foreign-talent-by-making-start-up-visa-program-permanent-2017-07-31The federal government is moving to entrench an immigration pilot project known as the Start-up Visa Program, which offers permanent residency to...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-seeks-to-attract-foreign-talent-by-making-start-up-visa-program-permanent-2017-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wants-renewed-nafta-to-include-easier-cross-border-movement-of-labour-2017-07-31OTTAWA — Enhanced labour mobility is high on the list of goals for the Canadian government as it gears up for next month's start of negotiations on a...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-wants-renewed-nafta-to-include-easier-cross-border-movement-of-labour-2017-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/30-foot-deep-65-foot-wide-train-trench-quiets-rails-near-san-gabriel-mission-2017-07-28SAN GABRIEL — A 1.4-mile-long railroad trench that went into service today at the Mission Road overpass means that for the first time in 143 years,...Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/30-foot-deep-65-foot-wide-train-trench-quiets-rails-near-san-gabriel-mission-2017-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-unveils-multibillion-dollar-plan-to-save-the-subways-2017-07-28The MTA on Tuesday released its new plan to tackle problems with the city subway system. NY1's Jose Martinez filed the following report. To read full...Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-unveils-multibillion-dollar-plan-to-save-the-subways-2017-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/switch-the-rails-to-trails-on-vancouver-island-group-urges-2017-07-28A group says it's time to bury the dream of reviving passenger rail service on Vancouver Island and embrace a different future — one where the...Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/switch-the-rails-to-trails-on-vancouver-island-group-urges-2017-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-includes-100-million-to-help-build-purple-line-in-maryland-2017-07-28A transportation spending plan working its way through Congress includes $100 million to build a light-rail Purple Line in the Washington suburbs,...Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-includes-100-million-to-help-build-purple-line-in-maryland-2017-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-council-puts-brakes-on-delta-mayors-proposed-richmond-chilliwack-lrt-2017-07-28An idea to link Richmond to Chilliwack with a light rail transit (LRT) line won’t be getting rolling anytime soon To read full article click hereFri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayors-council-puts-brakes-on-delta-mayors-proposed-richmond-chilliwack-lrt-2017-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-adding-color-to-its-trains-to-improve-safety-2017-07-27Metro has the blues – and reds – in hopes of getting people to give their trains a second look. To read full article click hereThu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-adding-color-to-its-trains-to-improve-safety-2017-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-insists-on-nafta-dispute-mechanism-despite-us-demand-to-eliminate-it-2017-07-27OTTAWA—Any renewal of the North American Free Trade Agreement will have to include a fair process to resolve disputes, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-insists-on-nafta-dispute-mechanism-despite-us-demand-to-eliminate-it-2017-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyperloop-transit-announces-its-arrival-but-is-it-a-reality-2017-07-27All of a sudden, Ontario’s proposed Windsor-to-Toronto high-speed train seems as archaic as a horse and cart. To read full article click hereThu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyperloop-transit-announces-its-arrival-but-is-it-a-reality-2017-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/updated-speaker-list-for-nrd-exciting-p3-panel-2017-07-27This year’s theme will be “Canada - A Leader in the Global Rail Revolution”. Confirmed speakers to date: Mary Proc : Vice President, Customer Service...Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/updated-speaker-list-for-nrd-exciting-p3-panel-2017-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montgomery-grants-legal-approval-to-build-purple-line-on-county-owned-land-2017-07-26Montgomery County granted legal permission Tuesday for the Maryland Transit Administration to build and operate a light-rail Purple Line on...Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montgomery-grants-legal-approval-to-build-purple-line-on-county-owned-land-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-sees-more-than-2-billion-invested-along-lrt-corridor-2017-07-26A golden ticket, the sign of a boom, proof of the pudding, an added bonus — these are the ways developers describe a project that, for the most part,...Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-sees-more-than-2-billion-invested-along-lrt-corridor-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockville-prepares-to-unveil-new-railway-tunnel-park-2017-07-26Phase one of the project includes restoration of the 157-year-old tunnel and landscaping of the former CP property immediately north of the tunnel,...Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockville-prepares-to-unveil-new-railway-tunnel-park-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-railroad-safety-videos-receive-telly-awards-2017-07-26The Telly Awards named Union Pacific a Bronze winner for two "Your Life is Worth the Wait" videos urging drivers to stop for trains at railroad...Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-railroad-safety-videos-receive-telly-awards-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-to-roll-back-obama-era-fracking-regulation-2017-07-26The Trump administration is set to roll-back another Obama-era rule, making it easier to frack on public lands To read full article click hereWed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-to-roll-back-obama-era-fracking-regulation-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-to-operate-ct-commuter-line-2017-07-26A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service...Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-to-operate-ct-commuter-line-2017-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandurah-plans-light-rail-network-train-line-extension-2017-07-25The Mandurah council has put forward ambitious plans to develop a light rail system from the city centre to Halls Head To read full article click hereTue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandurah-plans-light-rail-network-train-line-extension-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-railway-plans-to-go-green-pick-up-steam-2017-07-25Mumbai: In a first for the city, platforms for long-distance trains at Mumbai Central will be lit entirely by solar power as part of a renewable...Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-railway-plans-to-go-green-pick-up-steam-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-breaks-ground-on-electrification-project-2017-07-25California Gov. Jerry Brown and several other elected officials, business leaders and transportation advocates gathered late last week for a...Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-breaks-ground-on-electrification-project-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-obscure-chapter-in-nafta-could-be-canadas-deal-breaker-2017-07-25The U.S. confirmed last week that it was gunning for this provision which caused Brian Mulroney to walk away from the table in 1987 To read full...Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-obscure-chapter-in-nafta-could-be-canadas-deal-breaker-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-longer-a-quiet-zone-train-whistles-howling-again-on-south-bends-east-side-2017-07-25Grand Trunk brings back train horns due to safety concerns To read full article click hereTue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-longer-a-quiet-zone-train-whistles-howling-again-on-south-bends-east-side-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockville-train-tunnel-close-to-complete-2017-07-25Construction fencing is still up but as you look at brockville’s railway tunnel entrance…you can see something impressive is underway. To read full...Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brockville-train-tunnel-close-to-complete-2017-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-seeks-input-on-new-train-seats-2017-07-24Caltrain is seeking public input on the look of seats for its new electric multiple unit trains. To read full article click hereMon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-seeks-input-on-new-train-seats-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-to-install-suicide-prevention-signs-2017-07-24Metra has unveiled plans to install suicide prevention signs on station platforms along each of its 11 lines. To read full article click hereMon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-to-install-suicide-prevention-signs-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/21-billion-for-transportation-corridors-2017-07-24On July 4, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced $2.1 billion in funding meant to build stronger and more efficient transportation corridors...Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/21-billion-for-transportation-corridors-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-opts-out-of-legal-battle-with-bombardier-but-wont-let-it-bid-to-operate-go-trains-2017-07-24Metrolinx has decided against appealing a judge's ruling that blocked the transit agency from its bid to drop a $770-million contract with Bombardier...Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-opts-out-of-legal-battle-with-bombardier-but-wont-let-it-bid-to-operate-go-trains-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pearson-airport-operators-seeking-bidders-for-regional-transit-mega-hub-2017-07-24The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is pushing ahead with plans to construct a multibillion dollar transit hub at Pearson International Airport....Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pearson-airport-operators-seeking-bidders-for-regional-transit-mega-hub-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-omnitrax-contractually-obligated-to-fix-churchill-rail-line-2017-07-24WINNIPEG – The company that owns the washed out rail line to Churchill, Manitoba is contractually obligated to repair it, according to the office of...Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-says-omnitrax-contractually-obligated-to-fix-churchill-rail-line-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-sees-end-of-the-line-for-government-owned-grain-cars-2017-07-24Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is ready to buy its own grain cars, sidelining 6,000 government-provided ones from the 1970s that are no longer up to...Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-sees-end-of-the-line-for-government-owned-grain-cars-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-spill-from-jmg1-locomotive-april-24-2017-2017-07-24To read full article click hereMon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-spill-from-jmg1-locomotive-april-24-2017-2017-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-new-orleans-ceo-christian-named-to-federal-transportation-advisory-council-2017-07-21Port of New Orleans President and Chief Executive Brandy Christian has been appointed to the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council...Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-new-orleans-ceo-christian-named-to-federal-transportation-advisory-council-2017-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-proposes-light-rail-transit-system-for-halifax-2017-07-21A group is pushing for consideration to be given to potentially starting up a light-rail transit (LRT) system in Halifax to make public transit more...Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-proposes-light-rail-transit-system-for-halifax-2017-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pallister-points-at-ottawa-for-rail-line-fix-2017-07-21Premier Brian Pallister says it's Ottawa, not Manitoba, that must take the lead on decisions about repairing the flood-damaged rail line to Hudson...Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pallister-points-at-ottawa-for-rail-line-fix-2017-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-register-today-updated-speaker-list-2017-07-21To register click here To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in...Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-register-today-updated-speaker-list-2017-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-csx-a-solid-second-quarter-2017-07-20CSX said its second-quarter 2017 earnings results are based upon “improved asset utilization, cost control and fuel optimization. To read full...Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-csx-a-solid-second-quarter-2017-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-commits-153-billion-to-calgary-green-line-lrt-2017-07-20CALGARY — The Province of Alberta will invest $1.53 billion over eight years for Calgary’s new Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT), announced Premier...Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-commits-153-billion-to-calgary-green-line-lrt-2017-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-town-stranded-by-weather-and-an-american-owned-railway-2017-07-20The Arctic town and port of Churchill in northern Manitoba is remote. There are no roads to get there and only a single rail line running from the...Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-town-stranded-by-weather-and-an-american-owned-railway-2017-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-announces-start-of-nafta-talks-in-washington-on-aug-16-2017-07-20The date for the first round of talks revamping the North America Free Trade Agreement was announced Wednesday. To read full article click hereThu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-announces-start-of-nafta-talks-in-washington-on-aug-16-2017-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-4th-annual-golf-tournament-filling-up-fast-register-now-2017-07-20The CARS 4th Annual Golf Tournament When: Tuesday, September 12th 2017. Where: Beaconsfield Golf Club, Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Registration will take...Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-4th-annual-golf-tournament-filling-up-fast-register-now-2017-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railway-wont-bankroll-repairs-to-only-churchill-route-town-in-limbo-2017-07-19The U.S. rail company that owns the severed line to Churchill, Man. has a plan to restore the only means of land-based transportation in and out of...Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railway-wont-bankroll-repairs-to-only-churchill-route-town-in-limbo-2017-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bidding-underway-on-ottawas-north-south-lrt-expansion-2017-07-19Plans to extend Ottawa’s existing north-south light-rail line further south to the airport and into Riverside South cleared a major milestone this...Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bidding-underway-on-ottawas-north-south-lrt-expansion-2017-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-us-ambassador-wants-quick-nafta-deal-but-wont-take-bad-one-2017-07-19EDMONTON -- Canada's ambassador to the United States says he is pushing hard for a timely resolution on the NAFTA renegotiation, but he won't accept...Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-us-ambassador-wants-quick-nafta-deal-but-wont-take-bad-one-2017-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timken-to-acquire-abc-bearings-2017-07-19The Timken Company has announced its majority-owned subsidiary, Timken India Ltd., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ABC Bearings...Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timken-to-acquire-abc-bearings-2017-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uks-hs2-contracts-announced-2017-07-18The winners of the £6.6 billion (€7.54 billion) contracts for the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line in the UK have been revealed by the UK government,...Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uks-hs2-contracts-announced-2017-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minneapolis-calls-southwest-lrt-bids-2017-07-18USA: The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council has invited bids for the first of three construction contracts to build the 23·3 km Southwest LRT light...Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minneapolis-calls-southwest-lrt-bids-2017-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-rail-becomes-arc-infrastructure-2017-07-18AUSTRALIA: Western Australia’s infrastructure management concessionaire Brookfield Rail announced on July 17 that the company was changing its name...Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-rail-becomes-arc-infrastructure-2017-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-awarded-for-new-trains-and-rail-signals-for-melbourne-2017-07-18A $1 BILLION package has been awarded to tram builder Bombardier and CPB Contractors as part of the $11 billion Metro Rail Tunnel. To read full...Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1b-awarded-for-new-trains-and-rail-signals-for-melbourne-2017-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-releases-list-of-general-nafta-goals-2017-07-18The Trump administration has released its broad goals for a new North American free-trade agreement in mostly vague language that offers just enough...Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-administration-releases-list-of-general-nafta-goals-2017-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-agency-marks-31-billion-rides-2017-07-17The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on Wednesday celebrated its 31 billionth ride since the agency was established in 1921. To read full article...Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-agency-marks-31-billion-rides-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-ready-themselves-for-kontinuum-2017-07-17There's a mystery unfolding under Queen Street and it's all about Ottawa's light rail transit. To read full article click hereMon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-ready-themselves-for-kontinuum-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-transit-union-pushing-for-operational-control-of-hurontario-lrt-2017-07-17Mississauga’s transit union is gearing up for a campaign to convince public officials to hire MiWay drivers to operate the Hurontario light rail...Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-transit-union-pushing-for-operational-control-of-hurontario-lrt-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-americas-biggest-and-best-customer-by-far-trudeau-tells-us-governors-conference-2017-07-17In return, there were assurances from governors and the U.S. vice-president that economic ties will remain strong. To read full article click hereMon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-americas-biggest-and-best-customer-by-far-trudeau-tells-us-governors-conference-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-bought-former-herbies-property-for-an-lrt-terminus-but-now-the-plan-has-changed-2017-07-17The first property Metrolinx purchased for Hamilton's LRT project was bought for an east-end transit terminal that will no longer be at that...Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-bought-former-herbies-property-for-an-lrt-terminus-but-now-the-plan-has-changed-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-sells-grain-wagon-fleet-2017-07-17CANADA: Three short lines in Saskatchewan have agreed to purchase Saskatchewan Grain Car Corp’s fleet of 898 hopper wagons from the provincial...Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-sells-grain-wagon-fleet-2017-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alpenglow-rail-acquires-vip-rail-2017-07-14Denver-based freight-rail company Alpenglow Rail LLC yesterday announced it completed the acquisition of VIP Rail LLC , a short line in Sarnia,...Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alpenglow-rail-acquires-vip-rail-2017-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-tariffs-softwood-high-on-agenda-as-trudeau-heads-to-american-governors-gathering-2017-07-14OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is promising to tax steel imports again less than a week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he believed...Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/steel-tariffs-softwood-high-on-agenda-as-trudeau-heads-to-american-governors-gathering-2017-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-looks-to-court-us-governors-as-nafta-talks-loom-2017-07-14Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's American charm offensive enters its next phase this week with a prime speaking spot at a national conference of U.S....Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-looks-to-court-us-governors-as-nafta-talks-loom-2017-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/there-are-bigger-issues-than-who-operates-hamiltons-lrt-system-2017-07-14Hamilton has had conflicted experiences with public-private operations of its services. To read full article click hereFri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/there-are-bigger-issues-than-who-operates-hamiltons-lrt-system-2017-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talgo-rolling-on-la-red-line-car-rehab-2017-07-13Talgo USA Inc. in June received the first of 74 Metro Red Line A650 HRV rapid transit cars from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation...Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/talgo-rolling-on-la-red-line-car-rehab-2017-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-rail-operators-opt-to-strike-2017-07-13Members of a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail operators' union have expressed support for a strike in an unofficial vote, local media reported...Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-rail-operators-opt-to-strike-2017-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pushing-back-against-lrt-2017-07-13The Ministry of the Environment will have a few Hamilton citizen Light Rail Transit objections to mull over between now and early August. To read...Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pushing-back-against-lrt-2017-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/simon-fraser-and-siemens-canada-partner-to-boost-mechatronics-skills-2017-07-13University will host certification program that will combine with a Siemens PLM Software grant. To read full article click hereThu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/simon-fraser-and-siemens-canada-partner-to-boost-mechatronics-skills-2017-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-needs-public-input-about-rapid-transit-including-possible-light-rail-2017-07-13SAN ANTONIO - A big plan including the possibility of light rail to relieve the congestion on San Antonio roads is moving forward, and VIA needs the...Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-needs-public-input-about-rapid-transit-including-possible-light-rail-2017-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/language-limiting-metro-again-in-federal-transit-bill-2017-07-12Houston may have stopped building light rail lines, but the fight over them rages on — right to Washington, where U.S. Rep. John Culberson again has...Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/language-limiting-metro-again-in-federal-transit-bill-2017-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-federal-regulator-to-audit-safety-management-systems-of-canadas-railways-in-sufficient-depth-and-frequency-2017-07-12Despite efforts by Transport Canada to audit safety management systems of federally-regulated railways, the risk associated with weak railway safety...Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-federal-regulator-to-audit-safety-management-systems-of-canadas-railways-in-sufficient-depth-and-frequency-2017-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-register-now-2017-07-12To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-national-railway-day-register-now-2017-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-4th-annual-golf-tournament-register-now-2017-07-12The CARS 4th Annual Golf Tournament When: Tuesday, September 12th 2017. Where: Beaconsfield Golf Club, Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Registration will take...Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-4th-annual-golf-tournament-register-now-2017-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-kicks-off-search-for-new-leader-2017-07-11The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has begun its search for a new president and chief executive officer. To read full article...Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-kicks-off-search-for-new-leader-2017-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/primoris-wins-freeport-rail-project-2017-07-11Primoris Services Corp. announced a new Texas port project valued at over $21 million. The contract was secured by Primoris Heavy Civil, part of the...Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/primoris-wins-freeport-rail-project-2017-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-commits-funds-for-calgary-light-rail-project-2017-07-11The province of Alberta will provide CA$1.53 billion to support the first stage of Calgary's Green Line light-rail project . To read full article...Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-commits-funds-for-calgary-light-rail-project-2017-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-proposes-new-regulations-to-strengthen-rail-security-for-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-2017-07-11On June 24, 2017, the federal government proposed new regulations under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act , entitled the Transportation of...Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-proposes-new-regulations-to-strengthen-rail-security-for-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-2017-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/universal-rail-systems-inc-organisational-announcements-2017-07-11Universal Rail Systems is very pleased to announce that Ed Persico has joined their group of companies as Vice-President Operations East . Ed will be...Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/universal-rail-systems-inc-organisational-announcements-2017-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emory-university-seeks-to-join-atlanta-to-get-rail-line-2017-07-10University in Search of Rail Transit Asks to be Annexed to Atlanta To read full article click hereMon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emory-university-seeks-to-join-atlanta-to-get-rail-line-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-political-class-underscores-the-tragedy-of-lac-megantic-2017-07-10OTTAWA – The political class in Ottawa and Quebec city, was keen to point out the sad fourth anniversary of the tragedy of Lac-Mégantic that claimed...Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-political-class-underscores-the-tragedy-of-lac-megantic-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breakdown-of-federal-spending-for-public-transit-green-projects-2017-07-10OTTAWA—The federal government has let the provinces and territories know how much they will receive under a portion of the new long-term...Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breakdown-of-federal-spending-for-public-transit-green-projects-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seeking-us-ties-apart-from-trump-trudeau-will-be-first-pm-to-address-governors-meeting-2017-07-10The prime minister’s address, which will focus on trade a month before crucial NAFTA talks are likely to begin, is part of his effort to build...Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seeking-us-ties-apart-from-trump-trudeau-will-be-first-pm-to-address-governors-meeting-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fact-check-city-can-release-info-on-dangerous-goods-passing-through-regina-by-train-2017-07-10City officials have permission to release details about what dangerous goods are transported through Regina's communities by rail, despite previous...Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fact-check-city-can-release-info-on-dangerous-goods-passing-through-regina-by-train-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/are-the-feds-ready-to-buy-into-the-ring-of-fire-2017-07-10Transport minister launches national $2-billion transportation infrastructure fund. To read full article click hereMon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/are-the-feds-ready-to-buy-into-the-ring-of-fire-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-external-posting-field-service-representative-eastern-canada-2017-07-10Field Service Representative – Eastern Canada Here is a rare opportunity to join the leading provider of maintenance-of-way equipment in North...Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-external-posting-field-service-representative-eastern-canada-2017-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-donor-ex-nomination-candidate-named-to-via-rail-board-2017-06-30A new government appointee to the Via Rail board has donated about $20,000 to the Liberal Party of Canada and its affiliates, including to his own...Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-donor-ex-nomination-candidate-named-to-via-rail-board-2017-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-cutting-2200-german-rail-workers-2017-06-30MONTREAL—Bombardier’s railway division is eliminating up to 2,200 jobs in Germany by 2020, representing nearly a quarter of its workforce in the...Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-cutting-2200-german-rail-workers-2017-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/starlight-investments-announces-partnership-with-prominent-european-family-offices-and-acquisition-of-two-greater-toronto-area-value-add-commercial-properties-2017-06-30TORONTO , June 29, 2017 /CNW/ - Starlight Investments ("Starlight") is pleased to announce it has formed a joint venture partnership with prominent...Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/starlight-investments-announces-partnership-with-prominent-european-family-offices-and-acquisition-of-two-greater-toronto-area-value-add-commercial-properties-2017-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gov-cuomo-declares-state-of-emergency-for-mta-2017-06-30New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today declared a state of emergency for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). To read full article click hereFri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gov-cuomo-declares-state-of-emergency-for-mta-2017-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hammer-hammer-hammer-canadas-trade-minister-is-trying-to-save-nafta-2017-06-30Francois-Philippe Champagne is in Cincinnati for a meeting-packed June day as part of a concerted Canadian outreach campaign ahead of talks to...Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hammer-hammer-hammer-canadas-trade-minister-is-trying-to-save-nafta-2017-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-crew-members-killed-on-amtrak-route-near-dc-2017-06-29The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Railroad Administration are investing an accident in which two CSX crew members died...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-crew-members-killed-on-amtrak-route-near-dc-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-to-look-at-alternatives-for-lrt-route-into-cambridge-2017-06-29With alternative light rail transit route options into Cambridge under consideration, plans to hold a second public meeting on the matter have been...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-to-look-at-alternatives-for-lrt-route-into-cambridge-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-railcar-shop-vip-selects-railcarrx-for-repair-billing-2017-06-29Vidal Street Industrial Park Inc (VIP) announced the implementation of RailcarRx’s Repair Management System ( RailcarRx RMS™), a cloud-based solution...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-railcar-shop-vip-selects-railcarrx-for-repair-billing-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-part-of-mississauga-lrt-will-be-underground-2017-06-29Today, Mississauga City Councillor Jim Tovey took to Twitter to advise residents that part of the incoming Hurontario Light Rail Transit project will...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-part-of-mississauga-lrt-will-be-underground-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-recognizes-toronto-transit-commission-as-outstanding-2017-06-29The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has named the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) its "outstanding public transportation system"...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-recognizes-toronto-transit-commission-as-outstanding-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-canada-day-and-4th-of-july-everyone-2017-06-29Please note there will not be a morning Track from July 3rd-7th due to the Canadian and American holidays. We wish all of you a safe and amazing...Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/happy-canada-day-and-4th-of-july-everyone-2017-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hall-named-fra-deputy-administrator-2017-06-28The Federal Railroad Administration has named public relations practitioner Heath Hall as Deputy Federal Railroad Administrator, a post that does not...Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hall-named-fra-deputy-administrator-2017-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-would-create-dedicated-funding-for-freight-infrastructure-2017-06-28U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) last week introduced a bipartisan bill that would create a dedicated funding source for freight-related...Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-would-create-dedicated-funding-for-freight-infrastructure-2017-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-metro-put-millions-of-federal-dollars-at-risk-in-failed-buy-america-program-2017-06-28WASHINGTON — Oversight and contracting failures at Metro risked an immediate loss of millions in federal funding, a new audit report from Metro’s...Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/audit-metro-put-millions-of-federal-dollars-at-risk-in-failed-buy-america-program-2017-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-and-rideau-transit-group-partnership-sign-contract-agreement-to-extend-existing-contractual-arrangements-2017-06-28MONTREAL , June 27, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa has exercised the option, under the...Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-ottawa-and-rideau-transit-group-partnership-sign-contract-agreement-to-extend-existing-contractual-arrangements-2017-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2017-06-28OTTAWA , June 27, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments to the boards of...Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-announces-appointments-and-reappointments-in-the-transportation-sector-2017-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-secures-88-million-federal-loan-for-light-rail-shop-2017-06-27The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has executed an $87.7 million low-interest loan for Sound Transit's new light-rail operations and...Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-secures-88-million-federal-loan-for-light-rail-shop-2017-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-market-june-2017-2017-06-27Canada: Bombardier has announ­ced a six-year C$700m agreement for IBM to support the integration of IT services across its Transportation and...Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-market-june-2017-2017-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-seeks-feedback-on-designs-for-broadway-subway-stations-2017-06-27Metro Vancouver's TransLink is looking for ideas on how stations should look and function for the proposed Broadway Subway line. To read full article...Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-seeks-feedback-on-designs-for-broadway-subway-stations-2017-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-pledges-ca333m-to-finch-west-lrt-project-2017-06-27The planned Finch West Light Rail Transit project in Toronto, ON, Canada, secured a CA$333-million (US$251.4-million) federal funding commitment...Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-pledges-ca333m-to-finch-west-lrt-project-2017-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-introduces-new-rail-security-measures-2017-06-27Transport Canada is proposing new regulations to reduce the risks of terror attacks on the Canadian rail system. To read full article click hereTue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-introduces-new-rail-security-measures-2017-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-court-hands-purple-line-legal-win-2017-06-26A legal victory could help get Maryland’s Purple Line light rail project back on track after a federal judge dismissed environmental claims in a...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-court-hands-purple-line-legal-win-2017-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/51-million-for-ups-washington-state-rail-2017-06-26As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific plans to invest $5.1 million in its Washington state rail infrastructure. To read...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/51-million-for-ups-washington-state-rail-2017-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-acquires-mrx-technologies-2017-06-26Siemens has acquired MRX Technologies Group , headquartered in Perth, Australia, a provider of condition monitoring for rolling stock and rail...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-acquires-mrx-technologies-2017-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-government-leaves-churchill-residents-in-limbo-after-flood-cuts-rail-link-2017-06-26Last month, extensive spring floods damaged a 300-kilometer segment of the Hudson Bay Railroad between Gillam and Churchill, Manitoba. Located in the...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-government-leaves-churchill-residents-in-limbo-after-flood-cuts-rail-link-2017-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-orders-38-alstom-lrvs-for-ottawa-2017-06-26RIDEAU Transit Group (RTG) has awarded Alstom a $C 300m ($US 227m) contract to supply 38 Citadis Spirit low-floor LRVs for the Stage 2 O-Train light...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-orders-38-alstom-lrvs-for-ottawa-2017-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-railway-reaches-tentative-verbal-agreement-with-union-avoiding-potential-strike-2017-06-23Canadian National Railway (CN) and the union representing about 3,000 railway workers reached a tentative contract agreement Monday afternoon,...Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-railway-reaches-tentative-verbal-agreement-with-union-avoiding-potential-strike-2017-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/appointments-to-the-jacques-cartier-and-champlain-bridges-inc-more-talent-and-experience-appointed-to-the-board-of-directors-2017-06-23MONTREAL , June 22, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of...Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/appointments-to-the-jacques-cartier-and-champlain-bridges-inc-more-talent-and-experience-appointed-to-the-board-of-directors-2017-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-says-no-need-for-plan-b-to-nafta-2017-06-23Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no "Plan B" in the event that talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement break down,...Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-says-no-need-for-plan-b-to-nafta-2017-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-g7-transport-ministers-meeting-in-italy-2017-06-23CAGLIARI, Italy , June 22, 2017 /CNW/ - The transportation system is something Canadians rely on every day, from getting us to work, or bringing us...Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-g7-transport-ministers-meeting-in-italy-2017-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/md-pols-propose-dc-metro-restructure-2017-06-22Maryland Democrats are proposing a restructuring of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority that would also include dedicated funding for...Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/md-pols-propose-dc-metro-restructure-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-disappointed-with-new-yorks-buy-american-agreement-on-steel-2017-06-22The premier of Ontario says she's disappointed that New York lawmakers have reached an agreement on legislation that would require state construction...Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-premier-disappointed-with-new-yorks-buy-american-agreement-on-steel-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/inclusive-trade-should-be-a-top-priority-for-canadian-negotiators-2017-06-22Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Toronto on Thursday to speak at the Rotman School of Management on Canada-U.S. trade relations. To read full...Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/inclusive-trade-should-be-a-top-priority-for-canadian-negotiators-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillors-give-ok-to-full-green-line-lrt-alignment-2017-06-22Calgary city councillors say they're on board with administration's plans for the Green Line LRT. To read full article click hereThu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillors-give-ok-to-full-green-line-lrt-alignment-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-rail-safety-bill-would-set-strict-criteria-on-how-locomotive-voice-and-video-recorder-data-could-be-used-garneau-2017-06-22Canada’s transport minister says federal legislation mandating locomotive voice and video recorders would, if passed into law, give the rail industry...Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-rail-safety-bill-would-set-strict-criteria-on-how-locomotive-voice-and-video-recorder-data-could-be-used-garneau-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-border-security-proposals-implications-for-canadian-organizations-and-privacy-2017-06-22Trump and the Changing Political Landscape in the U.S. To read full article click hereThu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-border-security-proposals-implications-for-canadian-organizations-and-privacy-2017-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pittsburgh-to-host-rail-volution-2018-transportationconference-2017-06-21It’s one of the leading transportation conferences in the country and is set to take place Downtown in October 2018. To read full article click hereWed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pittsburgh-to-host-rail-volution-2018-transportationconference-2017-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-short-line-of-the-year-north-shore-railroad-takes-a-bow-2017-06-21NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa. – Among the hundreds of operators that make the “first-and-last mile” business of short line railroading an ongoing success, the...Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-age-short-line-of-the-year-north-shore-railroad-takes-a-bow-2017-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-railroad-to-haul-iron-ore-concentrate-from-bloom-lake-mine-2017-06-21Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway Co. Inc. (QNS&L) and Champion Iron subsidiary Quebec Iron Ore Inc. (QIO) have signed a contract for the...Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-railroad-to-haul-iron-ore-concentrate-from-bloom-lake-mine-2017-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointcounterpoint-evaluating-forced-access-2017-06-21Washington, D.C. — Last fall, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced several new proposals that would negatively impact freight...Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointcounterpoint-evaluating-forced-access-2017-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-sets-14m-minnesota-spend-2017-06-20As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific says it plans to invest $14 million in its Minnesota rail infrastructure. To read...Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-sets-14m-minnesota-spend-2017-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/360-comes-full-circle-2017-06-20Larry Stockton and Robert Olin, two veteran rail industry executives who earlier this year launched 360 Rail Services, LLC , a new venture providing...Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/360-comes-full-circle-2017-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuomo-financial-deal-set-to-start-penn-farley-train-hall-construction-2017-06-20New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo late last week announced the closing of a financial arrangement that sets the stage for construction to begin on the $1.2...Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuomo-financial-deal-set-to-start-penn-farley-train-hall-construction-2017-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-commits-970m-grant-for-major-montreal-rail-project-2017-06-20The Government of Canada has confirmed a C$1.28bn ($970m) federal commitment for the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) light rail network in...Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-commits-970m-grant-for-major-montreal-rail-project-2017-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/couillard-to-meet-with-trumps-point-man-on-trade-2017-06-20Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard will be in Washington, D.C., today for a one-day visit that will include a meeting with U.S. President Donald...Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/couillard-to-meet-with-trumps-point-man-on-trade-2017-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-edge-june-2017-call-the-bottom-good-luck-with-that-2017-06-19Recently, a rumor circulated in the railcar lease market that a Class I railroad had made an overture to a group of its operating lessors requesting...Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-edge-june-2017-call-the-bottom-good-luck-with-that-2017-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-celebrates-brooke-hendersons-lpga-tour-win-her-first-as-a-cp-golf-ambassador-2017-06-19CALGARY , June 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) congratulates Brooke Henderson on her impressive win today at the Meijer LPGA Classic for...Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-celebrates-brooke-hendersons-lpga-tour-win-her-first-as-a-cp-golf-ambassador-2017-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/driverless-trains-a-part-of-expanded-airshuttle-proposal-2017-06-19DRIVERLESS trains would link Melbourne airport to the city and high-growth suburbs at Doncaster and Monash as part of a radical plan to get the city...Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/driverless-trains-a-part-of-expanded-airshuttle-proposal-2017-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-looking-at-hydrogen-fuel-cells-to-electrify-torontos-go-rail-network-2017-06-19Hydrogen-powered trains would eliminate the need for costly overhead wires and could take advantage of the province's surplus of clean power it...Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-looking-at-hydrogen-fuel-cells-to-electrify-torontos-go-rail-network-2017-06-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-usa-promotes-arens-2017-06-16WSP USA , formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, has promoted Barbara Arens to Central Region Business Manager, Transportation and Infrastructure...Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-usa-promotes-arens-2017-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-say-bc-government-uncertainty-slowing-down-federal-transit-funding-2017-06-16Mayors in Metro Vancouver are calling on the provincial government to hurry up and get their act together so that B.C. doesn't lose out on federal...Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-say-bc-government-uncertainty-slowing-down-federal-transit-funding-2017-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-backs-montreals-ambitious-light-rail-project-2017-06-16Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's $1.28-billion investment in Montreal's light-rail system will ease the burden on commuters and...Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-backs-montreals-ambitious-light-rail-project-2017-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-fund-ottawa-lrt-stage-2-2017-06-16Ottawa's Light Rail Transit is about to get a big boost. To read full article click hereFri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-fund-ottawa-lrt-stage-2-2017-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-22m-for-new-mexico-projects-2017-06-15Union Pacific will invest $23 million of its allotted $3.1-billion 2017 capital program in its New Mexico rail infrastructure. To read full article...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-22m-for-new-mexico-projects-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vertex-sees-tank-aggregate-hopper-car-orders-2017-06-15Vertex Railcar Corp. said it has received an order for more than 130 2,480-cubic foot open top aggregate hoppers with automatic bottom gates and...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vertex-sees-tank-aggregate-hopper-car-orders-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-posts-steady-gains-2017-06-15Energy carloads showed two sides of the same coin for the week of June 10 as coal continued to climb while petroleum shipments were weaker on-year....Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-posts-steady-gains-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-heres-what-the-lrt-could-look-like-in-mississauga-2017-06-15While the incoming Hurontario LRT has been controversial (as any grand-scale infrastructure project is), nothing has stood in its way. It's...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/photos-heres-what-the-lrt-could-look-like-in-mississauga-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-mayor-calls-for-immediate-action-to-repair-railway-2017-06-15The mayor of Churchill says next spring is too long to wait for train traffic to resume on the Hudson Bay Railway line. To read full article click...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/churchill-mayor-calls-for-immediate-action-to-repair-railway-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/look-past-fiery-trade-rhetoric-canadas-ambassador-to-the-us-2017-06-15Canada’s top diplomat in the United States thinks Canada should look past the White House’s bark and focus on its bite when it comes to looming trade...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/look-past-fiery-trade-rhetoric-canadas-ambassador-to-the-us-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-announcement-thursday-federal-government-has-agreed-to-fund-rem-light-rail-line-2017-06-15OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a $1.28-billion commitment Thursday for a major Montreal rail project that will connect the city...Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-announcement-thursday-federal-government-has-agreed-to-fund-rem-light-rail-line-2017-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-expansion-to-gilbert-road-finds-funding-2017-06-14Mesa will sacrifice some improvements at a series of intersections planned a decade ago to help finance the city’s share of Valley Metro light rail’s...Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-expansion-to-gilbert-road-finds-funding-2017-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-new-orleans-buys-public-belt-railroad-2017-06-14The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the...Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-new-orleans-buys-public-belt-railroad-2017-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industry-canada-hires-former-diplomat-as-us-trade-advisor-2017-06-14A former Canadian diplomat has been handed a $90,000 contract from Industry Canada to come with a strategy on how to engage with American politicians...Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industry-canada-hires-former-diplomat-as-us-trade-advisor-2017-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-wants-to-cut-years-off-permitting-process-2017-06-14President Donald Trump joined U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and other infrastructure stakeholders at USDOT...Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-wants-to-cut-years-off-permitting-process-2017-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-barrie-go-line-improvements-2017-06-14The Government of Ontario agencies Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to...Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-barrie-go-line-improvements-2017-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nears-pittsburgh-draws-near-2017-06-13The Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) has set the agenda for its Fall Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 26-28, 2017. To read full...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nears-pittsburgh-draws-near-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-issues-rfq-for-red-purple-modernization-project-2017-06-13The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) late last week issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the first phase of its Red and Purple line...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-issues-rfq-for-red-purple-modernization-project-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-advances-usdot-nominees-2017-06-13President Donald Trump last week nominated Steven Bradbury to serve as general counsel of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), while a...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-committee-advances-usdot-nominees-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolink-tests-tier-4-locomotives-2017-06-13Metrolink last week began testing locomotives that meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 4 emissions standard. To read full article click...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolink-tests-tier-4-locomotives-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feed-grains-free-trade-key-for-us-feed-grain-exports-2017-06-13WINNIPEG, June 12 (CNS Canada) – Free trade agreements play an important part in the US feed grain market, with exports to countries partnered with...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feed-grains-free-trade-key-for-us-feed-grain-exports-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-canadas-innovative-manufacturing-sector-quebec-and-ottawa-grant-over-740000-to-support-business-innovation-in-the-mauricie-region-2017-06-13TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, June 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada are offering a non-repayable contribution of...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-canadas-innovative-manufacturing-sector-quebec-and-ottawa-grant-over-740000-to-support-business-innovation-in-the-mauricie-region-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-companies-push-to-maintain-naftas-made-in-america-definition-2017-06-13A Canadian business group has told the Trump administration that it wants no change in the North American Free Trade Agreement's "rules of origin,"...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-companies-push-to-maintain-naftas-made-in-america-definition-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-canadian-ministers-speech-shows-a-growing-divide-with-the-us-2017-06-13OTTAWA — They weren’t quite fighting words, but the recent speech by Canada’s foreign minister in Parliament revealed the growing chasm between the...Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-canadian-ministers-speech-shows-a-growing-divide-with-the-us-2017-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-trump-reshape-nafta-2017-06-12President Trump hates the North American Free Trade Agreement. But that's where the certainty ends... To read full article click here.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-trump-reshape-nafta-2017-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-ministers-gather-in-ottawa-to-meet-us-treasury-secretary-steve-mnuchin-2017-06-12Federal cabinet ministers sat down Friday with President Donald Trump's treasury secretary for meetings in Ottawa on a number of contentious...Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-ministers-gather-in-ottawa-to-meet-us-treasury-secretary-steve-mnuchin-2017-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-defends-infrastructure-bank-independence-as-his-plan-faces-a-rough-ride-in-the-senate-2017-06-12Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s plan to transform the way big infrastructure projects are funded in Canada is facing a major test this week, as a...Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-defends-infrastructure-bank-independence-as-his-plan-faces-a-rough-ride-in-the-senate-2017-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/golf-registration-now-open-2017-06-12To register for the CARS Annual Golf Tournament please click here.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/golf-registration-now-open-2017-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-plans-stall-canadian-private-market-investment-report-2017-06-09The heated rhetoric on international trade by U.S. President Donald Trump could already be having an adverse impact on the Canadian economy,...Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-nafta-plans-stall-canadian-private-market-investment-report-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-demands-explanation-on-removal-of-rail-near-prince-of-wales-bridge-2017-06-09After reviewing information from the Moose Consortium last year, the Canadian Transportation Agency wants the City of Ottawa to explain why it...Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-demands-explanation-on-removal-of-rail-near-prince-of-wales-bridge-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-140m-contract-to-modernise-metros-p2000-light-rail-fleet-2017-06-09The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in the US has awarded a $140m contract to Alstom to conduct midlife overhaul of...Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-wins-140m-contract-to-modernise-metros-p2000-light-rail-fleet-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-teams-shortlisted-for-hurontario-lrt-2017-06-09MISSISSAUGA — Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have shortlisted three teams to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hurontario...Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-teams-shortlisted-for-hurontario-lrt-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-strengthens-sales-and-marketing-efforts-2017-06-09Canadian Pacific on June 7 said the railroad is now “at an inflection point” in terms of growing business and improving customer service, possessing...Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-strengthens-sales-and-marketing-efforts-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reading-the-tea-leaves-rail-volumes-say-economy-is-growing-2017-06-09Railroad volume numbers are the tea leaves. Read these numbers correctly and you can predict trends in the economy. To read full article click hereFri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reading-the-tea-leaves-rail-volumes-say-economy-is-growing-2017-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-china-unveils-hands-free-trackless-train-2017-06-08China's state-owned CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive group has released this video of its new Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit System. The train's locomotive...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/video-china-unveils-hands-free-trackless-train-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smbc-completes-arl-acquisition-ari-adds-fleet-management-2017-06-08SMBC Rail Services, LLC on June 1 acquired American Railcar Leasing (ARL); all railcars previously leased from ARL (SHPX and ACFX reporting marks)...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smbc-completes-arl-acquisition-ari-adds-fleet-management-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-marks-125th-anniversary-of-l-rail-system-2017-06-08The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of Chicago's "L" train system. To read full article click hereThu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-marks-125th-anniversary-of-l-rail-system-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-national-infrastructure-bank-will-ensure-canadas-long-term-prosperity-2017-06-08Every pothole, crammed subway or crumbling bridge Canadians see emphasizes the importance of good, well-functioning infrastructure. Our history is...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-national-infrastructure-bank-will-ensure-canadas-long-term-prosperity-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connecting-the-region-canadas-express-rail-project-2017-06-08The Canadian Government has announced funding of up to $C1.8bn for the GO Transit Regional Express Rail project in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connecting-the-region-canadas-express-rail-project-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-unveils-sales-and-marketing-initiatives-2017-06-08Canadian Pacific today announced new efforts by its sales and marketing team to improve the customer experience and generate growth opportunities To...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-unveils-sales-and-marketing-initiatives-2017-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-modernize-la-lrv-fleet-2017-06-07Alstom has been awarded a contract worth more than $140 million by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to perform the...Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-modernize-la-lrv-fleet-2017-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-fanfare-sgr-faces-same-age-old-threat-that-killed-kenya-railway-2017-06-07In May, 1969 the General Manager of the then East Africa Railways and Harbours (EAR&H) Dr Ephantus Gakuo - father to the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta...Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-fanfare-sgr-faces-same-age-old-threat-that-killed-kenya-railway-2017-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-usa-close-to-wrapping-up-decade-long-rail-program-2017-06-07The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative bolster growth by investing in freight rail...Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-vancouver-usa-close-to-wrapping-up-decade-long-rail-program-2017-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-examine-16-trade-partners-freeland-says-us-has-surplus-with-canada-2017-06-07OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking aim at a core assumption of Donald Trump’s upcoming review of American trading partners...Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-examine-16-trade-partners-freeland-says-us-has-surplus-with-canada-2017-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-rail-union-leader-watson-dies-2017-06-07Former rail labor leader Edgar Watson died May 31, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced yesterday. To read full...Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-rail-union-leader-watson-dies-2017-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-it-really-means-when-a-brand-says-its-made-in-america-2017-06-06Ten years ago, it you had thought of the term "Made in America" you probably thought of items that are produced with American-made materials, crafted...Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-it-really-means-when-a-brand-says-its-made-in-america-2017-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/essex-mp-going-to-us-to-advocate-for-canadian-trade-priorities-2017-06-06Essex NDP MP Tracey Ramsey is travelling to the United States to stress the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship with U.S. legislators...Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/essex-mp-going-to-us-to-advocate-for-canadian-trade-priorities-2017-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-pacific-interested-in-possible-lrt-2-om-auction-2017-06-06THE METRO PACIFIC group is open to participating in the bidding should the government decide to privatize the operations and maintenance (O&M) of...Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-pacific-interested-in-possible-lrt-2-om-auction-2017-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nrc-and-siemens-canada-to-address-national-priorities-through-strategic-partnership-2017-06-06OTTAWA , June 5, 2017 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Siemens Canada have joined forces through a strategic agreement to...Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nrc-and-siemens-canada-to-address-national-priorities-through-strategic-partnership-2017-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smbc-rail-acquires-american-railcar-leasing-2017-06-05Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) announced yesterday that its railcar operating lessor and fleet management business, SMBC Rail Services LLC...Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smbc-rail-acquires-american-railcar-leasing-2017-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-kaplan-optimistic-on-trade-agreements-with-mexico-canada-2017-06-05Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said on Friday he is optimistic the United States will successfully forge new trade agreements...Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-kaplan-optimistic-on-trade-agreements-with-mexico-canada-2017-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broader-trade-deal-on-the-cards-between-china-and-canada-says-economist-2017-06-05Talks are still at an early stage but Canadian observer says agreement could include goods and services as both sides try to diversify their markets...Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broader-trade-deal-on-the-cards-between-china-and-canada-says-economist-2017-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-surplus-with-us-hits-highest-level-in-three-years-2017-06-05Canada's trade deficit fell in April and its surplus with the United States ballooned to its largest in three years, boosted by shipments of cars,...Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-surplus-with-us-hits-highest-level-in-three-years-2017-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-mul-finalize-1-billion-rail-car-pact-2017-06-05The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. and Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance (MUL) yesterday finalized their $1 billion pact to substantially expand their existing...Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-mul-finalize-1-billion-rail-car-pact-2017-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rush-of-corporate-cash-stuffs-bc-liberal-war-chest-before-ndp-greentakeover-2017-06-02A rush of large donations to the B.C. Liberal party from a cross section of Canadian business — banks, developers, law firms, energy and tourism...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rush-of-corporate-cash-stuffs-bc-liberal-war-chest-before-ndp-greentakeover-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-costing-review-risks-benefits-2017-06-02A University of Manitoba agriculture economist warns regulations cutting how much the railways are allowed to earn hauling grain could discourage...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-costing-review-risks-benefits-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-are-not-opening-the-constitution-trudeau-pans-quebecs-plans-2017-06-02As Premier Philippe Couillard kicks off a renewed discussion about Quebec signing on to the 1982 Constitution, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants no...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-are-not-opening-the-constitution-trudeau-pans-quebecs-plans-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-much-uncertainty-in-pacific-trade-talks-a-canada-japan-trade-agreement-should-be-a-priority-2017-06-02A 2012 joint study by the two governments prepared at the outset of negotiations for an economic partnership agreement (EPA) suggested that such an...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-much-uncertainty-in-pacific-trade-talks-a-canada-japan-trade-agreement-should-be-a-priority-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-manufacturing-growth-cools-modestly-in-may-2017-06-02OTTAWA -- The pace of growth in the Canadian manufacturing sector cooled slightly in May as new orders and output slowed, though demand for exports...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-manufacturing-growth-cools-modestly-in-may-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-strategy-that-will-make-canadian-innovation-flourish-2017-06-02Despite a decade of policies meant to foster entrepreneurship, Canada’s technology industry remains frail. The Conference Board gives Canada a “D” on...Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-strategy-that-will-make-canadian-innovation-flourish-2017-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hntb-to-wrap-up-chicago-columbus-rail-line-study-this-year-2017-06-01HNTB Corp. by year's end is expected to complete an analysis of operating plans and preliminary costs for a proposed passenger-rail line connecting...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hntb-to-wrap-up-chicago-columbus-rail-line-study-this-year-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-it-takes-to-keep-a-metal-light-rail-train-cool-for-summer-2017-06-01The technicians who keep metro Phoenix's light-rail trains running on time year-round have a lot to worry about: Brakes, switches, tracks,...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-it-takes-to-keep-a-metal-light-rail-train-cool-for-summer-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bna-regulators-ponder-hsr-rules-two-for-one-swap-2017-06-01Federal safety standards for high-speed rail have been delayed as the Federal Railroad Administration determines how to release new rules while...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bna-regulators-ponder-hsr-rules-two-for-one-swap-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-to-be-a-big-month-for-canada-us-trade-issues-2017-06-01The multiple ways in which Donald Trump could threaten Canada-U.S. trade will be on full display this month, with a series of looming decisions and...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/june-to-be-a-big-month-for-canada-us-trade-issues-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-addresses-merkel-trump-rift-says-canada-committed-to-europe-and-us-2017-06-01Justin Trudeau was tugged between dual loyalties spanning the Atlantic Ocean as he committed Tuesday to working with the United States and Europe for...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-addresses-merkel-trump-rift-says-canada-committed-to-europe-and-us-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hosts-fathers-of-confederation-train-trip-from-montreal-to-ottawa-in-honour-of-canada-150th-and-montreal-375th-2017-06-01MONTREAL , May 31, 2017 /CNW/ - A special Fathers of Confederation train celebrating Canada's 150 th birthday and Montreal's 375 th anniversary will...Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-hosts-fathers-of-confederation-train-trip-from-montreal-to-ottawa-in-honour-of-canada-150th-and-montreal-375th-2017-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-honors-for-bnsf-tank-car-shippers-2017-05-31BNSF Railway Company honored 117 shippers with the railroad's 20th Annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous...Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-honors-for-bnsf-tank-car-shippers-2017-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-italy-embrace-eu-trade-deal-as-response-to-us-isolationism-2017-05-31Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is praising the benefits that international trade can bring to a world where people are anxious about the future. To...Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-italy-embrace-eu-trade-deal-as-response-to-us-isolationism-2017-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-light-rail-connect-staten-island-and-bayonne-2017-05-31A study will be conducted by New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine the potential for a light rail in Staten Island that would...Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-light-rail-connect-staten-island-and-bayonne-2017-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-compromise-funds-southwest-light-rail-2017-05-31The budget compromise to fund the federal government, reached over the weekend in Washington but still pending final approval by lawmakers, had one...Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-compromise-funds-southwest-light-rail-2017-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-more-robust-tank-cars-on-freight-trains-hauling-flammable-liquids-2017-05-31The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is reiterating its call for railways to ship flammable liquids in “more robust tank cars” after an accident...Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-more-robust-tank-cars-on-freight-trains-hauling-flammable-liquids-2017-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uijeongbu-light-rail-company-goes-bankrupt-2017-05-30The local court pronounced the Uijeongbu Light Rail Transit Company officially bankrupt on Friday, after the company ran up about 367.6 billion won...Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uijeongbu-light-rail-company-goes-bankrupt-2017-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-treads-carefully-with-trump-as-nafta-clock-ticks-2017-05-30Justin Trudeau really didn’t want to talk about Donald Trump. After three days together at a pair of meetings in Europe, the Canadian prime minister...Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-treads-carefully-with-trump-as-nafta-clock-ticks-2017-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-to-avert-strike-at-canadian-rail-2017-05-30Canadian National Railway Co on Monday said it had reached a tentative agreement with a union representing 3,000 conductors, ahead of a looming...Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deal-reached-to-avert-strike-at-canadian-rail-2017-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-best-jobs-locomotive-engineer-2017-05-30What makes a job one of Canada’s Best? Healthy demand for talent, a growing workforce, and a generous salary with room to move up To read full...Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-best-jobs-locomotive-engineer-2017-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-to-tender-for-mrt-lrt-projects-this-year-2017-05-30KUALA LUMPUR: TRC Synergy Bhd will tender for Mass Rapid Transit Corp (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) packages this year to boost contribution...Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trc-to-tender-for-mrt-lrt-projects-this-year-2017-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-donald-trump-leave-g7-summit-at-a-crossroads-2017-05-29While Canada and the United States don’t always see eye to eye, they very rarely go head to head. On issues of climate change and trade however, not...Mon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-donald-trump-leave-g7-summit-at-a-crossroads-2017-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-mandates-video-recorders-on-trains-2017-05-29Union representing railway workers blasts legislation by Transport Canada To read full article click hereMon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-mandates-video-recorders-on-trains-2017-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-union-says-plans-strike-for-tuesday-as-contract-talks-falter-2017-05-29May 28 A union representing Canadian National Railway Co conductors said it plans to strike on Tuesday morning after the railroad announced new work...Mon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-union-says-plans-strike-for-tuesday-as-contract-talks-falter-2017-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-scheer-elected-new-conservative-leader-2017-05-29Former House Speaker edges out presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier on final ballot To read full article click hereMon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/andrew-scheer-elected-new-conservative-leader-2017-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-rejects-trumps-proposal-for-cuts-to-light-rail-funding-2017-05-26A $500 million federal grant application to help fund Sound Transit’s extension of light rail from Angle Lake in SeaTac to Federal Way could be in...Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-transit-rejects-trumps-proposal-for-cuts-to-light-rail-funding-2017-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-still-bouncing-back-2017-05-26Rail freight traffic continued its recovery, as volume rose consistently during 2017’s first 20 weeks and registered a solid gain for the week ending...Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-still-bouncing-back-2017-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/several-premiers-heading-to-washington-to-counter-anti-trade-sentiment-2017-05-26WINNIPEG — Several premiers are heading to the United States capital next month to push back against anti-trade sentiment south of the border. To...Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/several-premiers-heading-to-washington-to-counter-anti-trade-sentiment-2017-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-to-increase-safety-2017-05-26To effectively do this, the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is reviewing the Transportation Modernization Act tabled by Transport Minister, Marc...Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-to-increase-safety-2017-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fairmont-launches-canada-150-hotel-and-train-package-2017-05-26There’s the Quebec City to Vancouver Via Rail train trip, plus stays in Canada’s iconic luxury hotels along the way. To read full article click hereFri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fairmont-launches-canada-150-hotel-and-train-package-2017-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-decries-trumps-budget-cuts-to-transit-programs-2017-05-25American Public Transportation Association (APTA) leaders expressed disappointment yesterday that President Donald Trump's budget reaffirmed the...Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-decries-trumps-budget-cuts-to-transit-programs-2017-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-appealing-court-loss-over-770m-light-rail-vehicle-contract-with-bombardier-2017-05-25TORONTO – Metrolinx has filed an appeal questioning the decision of an Ontario judge last month that preserved the transit agency’s contract with...Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-appealing-court-loss-over-770m-light-rail-vehicle-contract-with-bombardier-2017-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-say-nafta-talks-with-us-should-be-trilateral-2017-05-25MEXICO CITY—Mexican and Canadian officials said Tuesday that negotiations to update the North American Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. should be...Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-say-nafta-talks-with-us-should-be-trilateral-2017-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-dives-deep-into-data-to-make-case-to-us-on-nafta-says-freeland-2017-05-25OTTAWA – The federal government is using a deep mine of digital data to map out what it says are the economic benefits to the United States of its...Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-dives-deep-into-data-to-make-case-to-us-on-nafta-says-freeland-2017-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-6-billion-light-rail-transit-project-has-kirkland-property-owners-on-edge-2017-05-25Residents and business owners in the Town of Kirkland are wondering whether their properties will be expropriated as Montreal embarks on a $6-billion...Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-6-billion-light-rail-transit-project-has-kirkland-property-owners-on-edge-2017-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-at-stake-for-hamilton-as-us-moves-to-renegotiate-nafta-2017-05-24To read full article click hereWed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-at-stake-for-hamilton-as-us-moves-to-renegotiate-nafta-2017-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-approves-funding-of-caltrain-electrification-2017-05-24The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced yesterday that it has approved a $647 million Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for Caltrain's...Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-approves-funding-of-caltrain-electrification-2017-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-issues-rfp-for-next-round-of-subway-station-projects-2017-05-24The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for rehabilitation projects at four subway stations in...Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-issues-rfp-for-next-round-of-subway-station-projects-2017-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-cascades-charger-locomotive-on-display-2017-05-23The newest locomotive to power Amtrak trains on the West Coast got its first official public showing over the weekend. To read full article click hereTue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-cascades-charger-locomotive-on-display-2017-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japan-and-canada-want-to-resurrect-pacific-trade-deal-trump-killed-2017-05-23President Trump left a mammoth Pacific free trade deal in ruins. Now, the other countries involved want to rebuild it. To read full article click hereTue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japan-and-canada-want-to-resurrect-pacific-trade-deal-trump-killed-2017-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-advances-toronto-windsor-high-speed-rail-line-2017-05-23Ontario is moving forward with preliminary design work for a Toronto-Windsor high-speed rail route, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced late last week....Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-advances-toronto-windsor-high-speed-rail-line-2017-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-would-reauthorize-fema-2017-05-23Members of a House committee and subcommittee introduced legislation last week to reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the...Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-would-reauthorize-fema-2017-05-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oli-names-new-board-members-2017-05-19Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) announced three new members have been elected to the national nonprofit organization's board. To read full article...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oli-names-new-board-members-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tri-rail-signs-wabtec-for-ptc-2017-05-19Wabtec Corp. announced it has signed a contract worth about $40 million to design, install, test and commission Positive Train Control (PTC) for the...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tri-rail-signs-wabtec-for-ptc-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-trade-trump-bellows-but-canada-keeps-it-cool-tim-harper-2017-05-19Like the rest of the world, Ottawa is intently watching the dumpster fire south of the border. To read full article click hereFri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/on-trade-trump-bellows-but-canada-keeps-it-cool-tim-harper-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-to-announce-plans-for-high-speed-rail-from-toronto-to-windsor-2017-05-19The Ontario government will announce Friday it's moving ahead with planning a high-speed rail line from Toronto to Windsor, CBC News has learned. To...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-to-announce-plans-for-high-speed-rail-from-toronto-to-windsor-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cn-react-to-canadas-proposed-transportation-modernization-act-2017-05-19The proposed Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C49) introduced this week by Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau would reduce uncertainty in...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cn-react-to-canadas-proposed-transportation-modernization-act-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-marc-garneau-rolls-through-edmonton-to-promote-rail-service-bill-2017-05-19Transport Minister Marc Garneau rolled into Alberta on Thursday to promote his bill that aims to help modernize Canada’s freight rail industry. To...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-marc-garneau-rolls-through-edmonton-to-promote-rail-service-bill-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-highlights-proposed-freight-rail-legislation-at-edmonton-chamber-of-commerce-2017-05-19EDMONTON , May 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Freight rail is a backbone of the Canadian economy. It creates and sustains thousands of jobs across Canada and helps...Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-highlights-proposed-freight-rail-legislation-at-edmonton-chamber-of-commerce-2017-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-metrolinxs-plan-b-for-the-crosstown-lrt-2017-05-18The word ' Alstom ' may start with an 'A', but it's definitely part of Metrolinx 's 'Plan B' in its ongoing dispute with transit car manufacturer,...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-metrolinxs-plan-b-for-the-crosstown-lrt-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/48-million-for-ups-utah-row-2017-05-18Union Pacific plans to spend $48.1 million in Utah this year to improve its infrastructure. The state spending plan is part of the Class 1's...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/48-million-for-ups-utah-row-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/board-nominations-sought-for-league-of-railway-industry-women-2017-05-18The League of Railway Industry Women is seeking nominations for four Board of Directors positions. To read full article click hereThu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/board-nominations-sought-for-league-of-railway-industry-women-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-slates-rail-line-projects-in-five-states-2017-05-18Kansas City Southern Railway Co. will spend $24.6 million this year on construction and improvement projects on its rail line through Missouri,...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-slates-rail-line-projects-in-five-states-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loose-thread-that-could-unravel-canada-eu-trade-deal-walkom-2017-05-18The Canadian government has suffered another setback in its elusive search for a trade and investment deal with the European Union. The EU’s top...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-loose-thread-that-could-unravel-canada-eu-trade-deal-walkom-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-on-final-stop-allows-next-steps-for-hamilton-lrt-2017-05-18Hamilton, Ont.’s highly-debated $1-billion LRT project is moving forward with council submitting an updated environmental assessment (EA) to the...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-on-final-stop-allows-next-steps-for-hamilton-lrt-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-prosperity-hinges-on-inclusive-trade-says-new-research-2017-05-18Need trade policies that ensure that more Canadians share in the benefits of globalization and technological progress To read full article click hereThu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-prosperity-hinges-on-inclusive-trade-says-new-research-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hikes-ownership-limit-for-bill-gates-backed-cn-rail-2017-05-18(Bloomberg) -- The Canadian government is lifting ownership restrictions for Canadian National Railway Co. and major airlines like Air Canada, among...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-hikes-ownership-limit-for-bill-gates-backed-cn-rail-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-regulations-to-put-recorders-in-locomotives-railway-union-vows-to-fight-2017-05-18The video and voice recorders aim to improve safety on Canada's rails, but the Teamsters plan to fight the rule, calling it "a full violation of...Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-regulations-to-put-recorders-in-locomotives-railway-union-vows-to-fight-2017-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-trade-officials-prefer-trilateral-nafta-deal-us-senators-2017-05-17The Trump administration’s top trade officials hope to keep the North American Free Trade Agreement as a trilateral deal in negotiations with Canada...Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-trade-officials-prefer-trilateral-nafta-deal-us-senators-2017-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-upset-with-republican-buy-american-iron-and-steel-bill-2017-05-17A recent call from Texas lawmakers to “Buy American” iron and steel has upset some northern neighbors worried about the implications such a measure...Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-officials-upset-with-republican-buy-american-iron-and-steel-bill-2017-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-commends-transport-minister-for-leadership-on-lvvr-reviewing-details-of-transportation-modernization-act-2017-05-17CALGARY , May 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP ) commends the Transport Minister for his commitment to safety with today's...Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-commends-transport-minister-for-leadership-on-lvvr-reviewing-details-of-transportation-modernization-act-2017-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandatory-locomotive-recorder-bill-addresses-a-key-safety-issue-says-transportation-safety-board-2017-05-17Amendments to the federal Railway Safety Act mandating recording devices, if passed into law, could provide “essential information” to Transportation...Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mandatory-locomotive-recorder-bill-addresses-a-key-safety-issue-says-transportation-safety-board-2017-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-keep-revenue-cap-on-rail-grain-shipments-farmers-glad-2017-05-17OTTAWA, May 16 (Reuters) – The federal government said on Tuesday it planned to maintain a revenue cap on western grain that railways haul for...Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-keep-revenue-cap-on-rail-grain-shipments-farmers-glad-2017-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-worlds-first-floating-light-rail-2017-05-16Seattle built the first highway bridge that floats on water. Now it wants to add a train system on top of that. To read full article click hereTue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-worlds-first-floating-light-rail-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-inks-safety-net-rail-car-order-with-alstom-2017-05-16Metrolinx has ordered 61 Citadis Spirit light-rail cars from Alstom , the company announced last week. To read full article click hereTue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-inks-safety-net-rail-car-order-with-alstom-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-tcrc-mwed-agree-to-five-year-pact-2017-05-16Canadian Pacific and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC-MWED) announced late last week that they have...Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-tcrc-mwed-agree-to-five-year-pact-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ready-for-nafta-renegotiations-as-officials-wait-for-us-to-kick-start-talks-2017-05-16The Trump administration expected to trigger talks any day; Canada's trade minister says Ottawa is prepared to protect Canadian workers and interests...Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-ready-for-nafta-renegotiations-as-officials-wait-for-us-to-kick-start-talks-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-canada-to-keep-revenue-cap-on-grain-shipments-by-rail-sources-2017-05-16OTTAWA/WINNIPEG (Reuters) - The Canadian government intends to keep in place a revenue cap on western grain that Canadian National Railway Co and...Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-canada-to-keep-revenue-cap-on-grain-shipments-by-rail-sources-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/picking-up-steam-growing-canadas-economy-with-modernized-rail-transportation-2017-05-16All Canadians would benefit from a competitive and reliable freight rail system. In a vast nation like Canada, rail is often the only economically...Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/picking-up-steam-growing-canadas-economy-with-modernized-rail-transportation-2017-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-jj-ruest-inducted-into-maritime-hall-of-fame-2017-05-15Canadian National Railway (CN) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer JJ Ruest has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall...Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-jj-ruest-inducted-into-maritime-hall-of-fame-2017-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-enters-into-contract-with-alstom-as-backup-plan-for-eglinton-crosstown-2017-05-15Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created...Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-enters-into-contract-with-alstom-as-backup-plan-for-eglinton-crosstown-2017-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-makes-recommendation-for-stage-1-of-green-line-lrt-2017-05-15The city of Calgary Administration released its recommendation for construction of Stage 1 of the Green Line Light Rail Project on May 11. To read...Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-makes-recommendation-for-stage-1-of-green-line-lrt-2017-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-remain-firm-as-donald-trump-eyes-massive-nafta-changes-2017-05-15Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada will remain “firm” as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to begin a major renegotiation of the...Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-remain-firm-as-donald-trump-eyes-massive-nafta-changes-2017-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/golden-spikes-steam-union-pacific-marking-150th-transcontinental-railroad-anniversary-2017-05-12Union Pacific this week launched a two-year celebration commemorating the completion of the transcontinental railroad nearly 150 years ago. To read...Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/golden-spikes-steam-union-pacific-marking-150th-transcontinental-railroad-anniversary-2017-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-launches-new-products-for-british-market-2017-05-12IRJ at Railtex 2017: Alstom launched its CLever lightweight catenary system for the British market during the Railtex exhibition following a trial...Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-launches-new-products-for-british-market-2017-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-strikes-light-rail-deal-with-alstom-bypassing-bombardier-2017-05-12Metrolinx has struck a deal with another manufacturer to provide dozens of vehicles for key Toronto-area transit projects, The Globe and Mail has...Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-strikes-light-rail-deal-with-alstom-bypassing-bombardier-2017-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-transportation-legislation-still-set-for-spring-introduction-2017-05-12Canada Transportation Act amendments will be introduced this spring before the House of Commons rises — but the grain industry is concerned key...Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-transportation-legislation-still-set-for-spring-introduction-2017-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-reportedly-taps-veteran-negotiator-to-drive-talks-on-nafta-2017-05-12OTTAWA - Canada's senior negotiator at talks to renew NAFTA will be the official who worked for years to push through a major free trade deal with...Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-reportedly-taps-veteran-negotiator-to-drive-talks-on-nafta-2017-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barack-obama-to-deliver-keynote-speech-to-montreal-board-of-trade-in-june-2017-05-11MONTREAL -- Former U.S. president Barack Obama will deliver a keynote speech to the Montreal Board of Trade on June 6, the organization announced...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barack-obama-to-deliver-keynote-speech-to-montreal-board-of-trade-in-june-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-inland-port-under-construction-on-us-canada-border-2017-05-11Transload Services Ltd. is building a new inland port and rail siding in Manitoba on the U.S.-Canadian border, the company announced yesterday. To...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-inland-port-under-construction-on-us-canada-border-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-seek-longer-lasting-special-trackwork-components-suppliers-say-2017-05-11Railroads continue to ask suppliers of special trackwork components to make their offerings easier and safer to install, and to last longer — be they...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-seek-longer-lasting-special-trackwork-components-suppliers-say-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-infrastructure-ontario-issue-rfq-for-rutherford-station-upgrades-2017-05-11Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for firms to design, build and finance an upgrade of the...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-infrastructure-ontario-issue-rfq-for-rutherford-station-upgrades-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-help-fund-waverley-underpass-project-2017-05-11Canadian officials gathered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, last week to officially break ground on the Waverley Street project to replace an existing grade...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-help-fund-waverley-underpass-project-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-canada-150-train-connectingcanada-and-rocking-the-nation-this-summer-with-cross-country-block-party-2017-05-11CALGARY , May 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) today announced a summer train tour to celebrate Canada's sesquicentennial while re-connecting...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-canada-150-train-connectingcanada-and-rocking-the-nation-this-summer-with-cross-country-block-party-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-buy-back-3-of-shares-2017-05-11Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. announced a new round of stock repurchases, and will also hike its dividend payout by double digits. To read full...Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-buy-back-3-of-shares-2017-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-work-cuts-into-ttc-parking-at-kennedy-station-2017-05-10For the next few years, there will be less “street furniture” along Eglinton Avenue in Scarborough, and less parking at Kennedy Station. To read full...Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-work-cuts-into-ttc-parking-at-kennedy-station-2017-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-biggest-boxship-docks-vancouvers-deltaport-growth-tied-to-rail-partnerships-2017-05-10The largest container vessel to call Canada arrived on May 5 at Global Container Terminals (GCT) Deltaport, located in the Port of Vancouver. The...Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-biggest-boxship-docks-vancouvers-deltaport-growth-tied-to-rail-partnerships-2017-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-changing-tracks-to-win-customers-2017-05-10MONTREAL/WINNIPEG - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd CEO Keith Creel is an operations specialist like his predecessor, but the new leader is taking a...Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-changing-tracks-to-win-customers-2017-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfp-issued-for-cross-harbor-freight-movement-project-2017-05-10A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued for a Tier II environmental study, advanced planning and engineering work for the proposed Cross Harbor...Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfp-issued-for-cross-harbor-freight-movement-project-2017-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-demand-remains-flat-report-says-2017-05-09Economic Planning Associates Inc. 's (EPA) latest freight rail-car forecast for total deliveries in 2017 remains at 42,500 units due to the strength...Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-demand-remains-flat-report-says-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/valley-metro-to-break-ground-on-tempe-streetcar-in-june-2017-05-09Valley Metro early next month plans to break ground on the Tempe Streetcar, the agency announced late last week. To read full article click hereTue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/valley-metro-to-break-ground-on-tempe-streetcar-in-june-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trumps-buy-america-push-could-harm-this-us-steel-mill-2017-05-09FARRELL, Pa.– Halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, in a piece of middle America collectively known as Shenango Valley, stands a steel mill that...Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-trumps-buy-america-push-could-harm-this-us-steel-mill-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-spokesman-no-theres-not-going-to-be-a-trade-war-with-canada-2017-05-09WASHINGTON -- The White House is downplaying talk of a U.S. trade war with Canada, with President Donald Trump's spokesman brushing off the notion...Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/white-house-spokesman-no-theres-not-going-to-be-a-trade-war-with-canada-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-crossing-delay-study-aims-to-find-solution-2017-05-09Coun. Randy Donauer is relieved an expensive study on the railway crossing delays in Saskatoon will aim to find a viable solution. To read full...Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-crossing-delay-study-aims-to-find-solution-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gct-deltaport-welcomes-largest-vessel-to-call-canada-2017-05-09May 08, 2017 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- DELTA, BC--(Marketwired - May 08, 2017) - On Friday, GCT Canada welcomed the largest container vessel to...Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gct-deltaport-welcomes-largest-vessel-to-call-canada-2017-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-beckons-canada-and-mexico-in-face-of-us-uncertainty-mexican-minister-2017-05-08OTTAWA -- The uncertainty caused by the Trump administration means Mexico and Canada need to look towards new non-American markets, including China,...Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-beckons-canada-and-mexico-in-face-of-us-uncertainty-mexican-minister-2017-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-railways-surviving-not-thriving-2017-05-08The survivability of Canadian short-line railroads is approaching a critical junction, says an independent rail expert. To read full article click...Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-line-railways-surviving-not-thriving-2017-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-opens-kamloops-site-2017-05-08CANADA: Independent terminal services and wagon storage company Cando Rail has opened the first phase of its rail terminal at Kamloops in British...Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-opens-kamloops-site-2017-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crrc-to-build-north-american-wagon-plant-in-canada-2017-05-08CANADA: Chinese rolling stock manufacturing group CRRC announced on May 5 that it plans to open a factory at Moncton in New Brunswick to produce...Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crrc-to-build-north-american-wagon-plant-in-canada-2017-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-meeting-calgary-2017-05-0810:00am – guest arrival and registration 11:00am – Meeting begins- 1 hour 12:00pm – Lunch begins 1:30pm – Lunch ends- Meeting concludes/Wrap up...Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-meeting-calgary-2017-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-beware-banquos-ghost-lurks-2017-05-05“Fire burn and caldron bubble … something wicked this way comes”—and it’s neither Shakespeare’s Macbeth nor his lady. Enter, stage right,...Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-beware-banquos-ghost-lurks-2017-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nec-commission-identifies-needs-of-38-billion-2017-05-05The Northeast Corridor Commission on May 3 submitted to Congress two reports detailing short-and-long-term capital investment needs totaling some $38...Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nec-commission-identifies-needs-of-38-billion-2017-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shron-via-rails-fleet-is-obsolete-cant-we-do-better-2017-05-05Riding the train in Canada is like stepping into a time warp. Via Rail Canada’s passenger car fleet is a hodge-podge of mismatched equipment built as...Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shron-via-rails-fleet-is-obsolete-cant-we-do-better-2017-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-hon-marc-garneau-minister-of-transport-presented-by-driving-force-2017-05-05At this luncheon, Minister Garneau will present comprehensive changes to Canada’s freight rail network, and his long-term plan for a more...Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-hon-marc-garneau-minister-of-transport-presented-by-driving-force-2017-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-a-new-mine-a-new-rail-connection-2017-05-04Canadian Pacific and K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) on May 2, officially opened the Bethune (Legacy) Project potash mine site, the first of its kind built...Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-a-new-mine-a-new-rail-connection-2017-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-issues-update-on-2016-safety-watchlist-stakeholders-are-definitely-taking-notice-2017-05-04GATINEAU, QC, May 3, 2017 /CNW/ - Delivering on last fall's promise of a more proactive approach, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)...Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-issues-update-on-2016-safety-watchlist-stakeholders-are-definitely-taking-notice-2017-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-burgers-canadian-envoy-touts-trade-deal-through-example-of-a-hamburger-2017-05-04WASHINGTON – Just before lunchtime in Washington, a Canadian MP spoke to his audience’s stomach about the tasty attributes of the North American Free...Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-burgers-canadian-envoy-touts-trade-deal-through-example-of-a-hamburger-2017-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-see-some-modest-gains-from-europe-trade-deal-2017-05-04Economic gains work out to an average annual income boost of $220 per Canadian, according to a new report... To read full article click here.Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-see-some-modest-gains-from-europe-trade-deal-2017-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-govt-invests-374-million-in-college-innovation-hubs-research-projects-2017-05-04The Government of Canada announced $37.4 million in funding for 37 projects at colleges, institutes, and CÉGEPs across Canada.. To read full article...Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-govt-invests-374-million-in-college-innovation-hubs-research-projects-2017-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-awarded-25-additional-coradia-continental-regional-trains-by-db-regio-ag-2017-05-03Alstom and DB Regio AG have signed a new contract for 25 Coradia Continental electric multiple units for the region of Saarland and...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-awarded-25-additional-coradia-continental-regional-trains-by-db-regio-ag-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/software-tycoon-plans-belt-line-around-chicago-2017-05-03An investment group is seeking federal permission to construct a privately-owned, all-new railroad that would bypass the congestion of Chicago. To...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/software-tycoon-plans-belt-line-around-chicago-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/secret-tpp-trade-meetings-being-held-in-toronto-this-week-2017-05-03When U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the planned Trans-Pacific Partnership , it was thought to be the death knell for the...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/secret-tpp-trade-meetings-being-held-in-toronto-this-week-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-see-some-modest-gains-from-trade-deal-with-europe-budget-watchdog-2017-05-03OTTAWA — Canada's free-trade pact with Europe is poised to produce "modest" economic gains that work out to an average annual income boost of $220...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-see-some-modest-gains-from-trade-deal-with-europe-budget-watchdog-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-years-and-41-billion-later-ks-legacy-officially-opens-2017-05-03In describing opening day for the K+S Potash Legacy project, now known as the Bethune Mine, Premier Brad Wall didn’t downplay his words To read full...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-years-and-41-billion-later-ks-legacy-officially-opens-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-pretty-much-chaos-right-now-us-canada-trade-tensions-offer-plenty-to-talk-about-at-alberta-summit-2017-05-03New duties on Canadian softwood. A possible border adjustment tax. Even Donald Trump's threat to pull out of NAFTA. There's lots to discuss as an...Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-pretty-much-chaos-right-now-us-canada-trade-tensions-offer-plenty-to-talk-about-at-alberta-summit-2017-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/massdot-unveils-environmental-assessment-for-south-station-expansion-2017-05-02The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week released a draft environmental...Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/massdot-unveils-environmental-assessment-for-south-station-expansion-2017-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-canadian-tire-unveil-60-foot-intermodal-container-2017-05-02Canadian Pacific and Canadian Tire Corp. last week deployed North America's first 60-foot intermodal container for use by the retailer. To read full...Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-canadian-tire-unveil-60-foot-intermodal-container-2017-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-nations-meet-in-canada-to-discuss-fate-of-pact-without-us-2017-05-02Canada is hosting a round of exploratory negotiations on the future of the Trans Pacific Partnership after the U.S. bowed out. To read full article...Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-nations-meet-in-canada-to-discuss-fate-of-pact-without-us-2017-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-protectionism-has-eu-looking-to-canada-says-agriculture-minister-2017-05-02OTTAWA -- The protectionist approach of U.S. President Donald Trump means European companies are looking to "exploit" new opportunities in Canada,...Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-protectionism-has-eu-looking-to-canada-says-agriculture-minister-2017-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-begins-rail-safety-act-review-seeks-grant-applicants-2017-05-02Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau last week launched the statutory review of Canada's Rail Safety Act a year ahead of schedule. To read full...Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-begins-rail-safety-act-review-seeks-grant-applicants-2017-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-the-vancouver-fraser-and-montreal-port-authorities-and-terminal-operators-celebrate-partnership-2017-05-01CALGARY - Canadian Pacific (CP), and senior officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Montreal Port Authority, Global Container...Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-the-vancouver-fraser-and-montreal-port-authorities-and-terminal-operators-celebrate-partnership-2017-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rapid-transit-project-sparks-environmental-concerns-2017-05-01Montréal’s plan to build the fourth-largest automated transportation system in the world right through the heart of the city has run into strong...Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-rapid-transit-project-sparks-environmental-concerns-2017-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expected-increase-in-railway-fuel-costs-contributes-to-a-41-percent-increase-in-the-volume-related-composite-price-index-for-crop-year-2017-2018-2017-05-01OTTAWA , April 28, 2017 /CNW/ – The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) announced a 4.1 percent increase in the Volume-Related Composite Price...Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expected-increase-in-railway-fuel-costs-contributes-to-a-41-percent-increase-in-the-volume-related-composite-price-index-for-crop-year-2017-2018-2017-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-in-this-together-on-nafta-amid-trump-confusion-2017-05-01Canada's there now too, as disputes over dairy products and softwood lumber made us the bad neighbour... To read full article click here .Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-and-canada-in-this-together-on-nafta-amid-trump-confusion-2017-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-port-day-in-calgary-highlights-east-west-opportunities-2017-04-28CALGARY – TRANSPORTATION – Canadian Pacific (CP), and senior officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Montreal Port Authority, Global...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-port-day-in-calgary-highlights-east-west-opportunities-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-trumps-transit-cuts-would-reduce-jobs-jeopardize-major-projects-2017-04-28President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to public transit would put at risk 800,000 jobs, including 502,000 construction and related positions,...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-trumps-transit-cuts-would-reduce-jobs-jeopardize-major-projects-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-clears-a-major-council-hurdle-will-move-ahead-2017-04-28The city has approved an updated design plan for Hamilton's $1 billion light rail transit (LRT) project, and even council's biggest LRT opponent now...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-clears-a-major-council-hurdle-will-move-ahead-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-nafta-freight-totals-865-billion-as-3-transport-modes-up-over-2016-2017-04-28WASHINGTON — U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $86.5 billion in current dollars as three major transportation modes — pipeline, vessel and rail — carried...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-nafta-freight-totals-865-billion-as-3-transport-modes-up-over-2016-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signals-union-approves-cn-contract-2017-04-28The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) System Council 11 has ratified a new five-year contract with Canadian National.... To read...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signals-union-approves-cn-contract-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-moves-forward-with-skills-training-initiatives-championed-by-cme-2017-04-28April 27, 2017 (Toronto): Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) welcomes the investments that will strengthen Ontario manufacturing sector...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-moves-forward-with-skills-training-initiatives-championed-by-cme-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2017-read-the-fulltext-2017-04-28Ontario’s finance minister delivered the province’s fiscal plan Thursday, the government’s first balanced budget in a decade. Read the full text.. To...Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2017-read-the-fulltext-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-17-trains-to-be-presenting-sponsor-of-the-23rd-annual-wheelrail-interaction-conference-montreal-canada-2017-04-28https://youtu.be/Pk0BVJdC89MFri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wri-17-trains-to-be-presenting-sponsor-of-the-23rd-annual-wheelrail-interaction-conference-montreal-canada-2017-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-trains-between-toronto-and-windsor-subject-of-new-report-2017-04-27A report that could set out a plan to build high-speed rail between Toronto and Windsor is expected to be presented at Queen's Park in the coming...Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-trains-between-toronto-and-windsor-subject-of-new-report-2017-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-is-said-to-abandon-contentious-border-tax-on-imports-2017-04-27WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has dropped any support for a so-called border adjustment tax on imports, according to two people who have been...Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-is-said-to-abandon-contentious-border-tax-on-imports-2017-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-assures-pm-no-nafta-withdrawal-for-now-2017-04-27WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump swore off plans to cancel the North American Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday, after a day rife with...Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-assures-pm-no-nafta-withdrawal-for-now-2017-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-training-center-named-after-mongeau-2017-04-27CN has renamed its national employee training center in Winnipeg after former President and CEO Claude Mongeau To read full article click hereThu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-training-center-named-after-mongeau-2017-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-meeting-calgary-2017-04-2710:00am – guest arrival and registration 11:00am – Meeting begins- 1 hour 12:00pm – Lunch begins 1:30pm – Lunch ends- Meeting concludes/Wrap up...Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carscp-annual-meeting-calgary-2017-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pennsylvania-panel-oks-34-freight-rail-projects-for-funding-2017-04-26Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf yesterday announced the State Transportation Commission 's approval for new freight-rail projects that will received a...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pennsylvania-panel-oks-34-freight-rail-projects-for-funding-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyct-preps-for-brooklyn-station-overhaul-2017-04-26MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) later this week will close the Bay Ridge Avenue R Line train station in Brooklyn in preparation for a modernization...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyct-preps-for-brooklyn-station-overhaul-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-solid-q1-results-increases-outlook-for-2017-2017-04-26CN raised its outlook for the year after reporting "solid" first-quarter results that included increases in revenue, earnings and volumes, the Class...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-solid-q1-results-increases-outlook-for-2017-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-imposes-duty-of-up-to-24-per-cent-on-canadian-lumber-ottawa-vows-to-fight-2017-04-26WASHINGTON—The United States has fired the opening shot in a latest softwood-lumber war against Canada, with the Trump administration announcing its...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-imposes-duty-of-up-to-24-per-cent-on-canadian-lumber-ottawa-vows-to-fight-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buy-american-executive-order-means-renewed-obligations-for-government-contractors-2017-04-26On April 18, President Trump signed the “Presidential Executive Order on Buy American and Hire American” (the Order), which declares the Executive...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/buy-american-executive-order-means-renewed-obligations-for-government-contractors-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-rail-safety-week-and-announces-investments-in-rail-safety-2017-04-26Today, The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, launched Rail Safety Week and announced 131 new projects and initiatives that will keep...Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-rail-safety-week-and-announces-investments-in-rail-safety-2017-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-high-speed-rail-authority-announces-executive-transition-2017-04-25After five years of service for the California High-Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeff Morales announced that he will step down from...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-high-speed-rail-authority-announces-executive-transition-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-renovate-historic-quincy-station-add-accessibility-and-modernize-2017-04-25Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced the beginning of a major project to renovate the...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-renovate-historic-quincy-station-add-accessibility-and-modernize-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-union-pacific-break-ground-on-up-west-line-track-project-2017-04-25Metra and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) joined state, county and local officials and members of the community in Maywood, Ill. to break ground on a...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-union-pacific-break-ground-on-up-west-line-track-project-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-countries-sign-china-europe-rail-freight-agreement-2017-04-25CHINA Railway Corporation (CRC) says that itself and railway authorities from Belarus, Germany, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Poland and Russia have signed...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/seven-countries-sign-china-europe-rail-freight-agreement-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-rail-safety-week-and-announces-investments-in-rail-safety-2017-04-25MONTREAL , April 24, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - With over 44,000 kilometres of track across the country, and approximately 14,000 public and 9,000 private...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-launches-rail-safety-week-and-announces-investments-in-rail-safety-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-reality-tool-teaches-canadians-about-dangers-of-taking-on-trains-see-more-at-httpwwwtimescolonistcomvirtual-reality-tool-teaches-canadians-about-dangers-of-taking-on-trains-116733753sthashowcczcd1dpuf-2017-04-25MONTREAL — Rail safety advocates are using virtual reality to highlight just how dangerous it can be to cross or trespass near train tracks. - To...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/virtual-reality-tool-teaches-canadians-about-dangers-of-taking-on-trains-see-more-at-httpwwwtimescolonistcomvirtual-reality-tool-teaches-canadians-about-dangers-of-taking-on-trains-116733753sthashowcczcd1dpuf-2017-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/knocked-off-balance-by-trump-canada-prepares-for-all-eventualities-on-trade-2017-04-24The Canadian government is preparing for “all eventualities” in the wake of tough talk on trade from U.S. President Donald Trump last week, says the...Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/knocked-off-balance-by-trump-canada-prepares-for-all-eventualities-on-trade-2017-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-sask-government-agreed-to-transfer-300-acres-of-gth-land-to-cp-for-no-cost-2017-04-24A confidential document obtained by CBC's iTeam says the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways agreed to provide Canadian Pacific Railway 300 acres of...Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-sask-government-agreed-to-transfer-300-acres-of-gth-land-to-cp-for-no-cost-2017-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-transport-minister-marc-garneau-to-attend-launch-of-new-virtual-reality-rail-safety-campaign-at-montreals-central-station-2017-04-24WHEN: Monday, April 24th, 2017 , 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Central Station, Montreal, Que. To read full article click hereMon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-transport-minister-marc-garneau-to-attend-launch-of-new-virtual-reality-rail-safety-campaign-at-montreals-central-station-2017-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lets-get-going-on-nafta-renegotiation-says-marc-garneau-2017-04-24The chair of the cabinet committee on Canada/U.S. relations says the sooner things get going on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement...Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lets-get-going-on-nafta-renegotiation-says-marc-garneau-2017-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improvement-seen-on-cp-q1-results-2017-04-21Canadian Pacific Railway announced revenues of $1.19 billion (C$1.6 billion) for the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 1% from the year-ago...Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improvement-seen-on-cp-q1-results-2017-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-posts-revenue-earnings-growth-in-q1-2017-04-21CSX Corp. announced first-quarter net income rose 2 percent to $362 million, or 39 cents per share, from $356 million, or 37 cents per share, in the...Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-posts-revenue-earnings-growth-in-q1-2017-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-more-mr-nice-trump-president-goes-after-canada-on-wood-dairy-lumber-2017-04-21WASHINGTON — Ever since Donald Trump was elected last fall, Canada’s government has been clinging to a strategy of low-drama, under-the-radar...Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-more-mr-nice-trump-president-goes-after-canada-on-wood-dairy-lumber-2017-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-emptiness-of-trumps-buy-american-executive-order-2017-04-21President Trump has unveiled a new executive order, titled “Buy American and Hire American,” but in the modern economy that’s almost impossible to...Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-emptiness-of-trumps-buy-american-executive-order-2017-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reminder-to-register-for-cars-member-workshop-may-5th-toronto-2017-04-21Establishing or growing a business in the U.S. and selecting the right site is a complex process that requires an excellent command of technical...Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reminder-to-register-for-cars-member-workshop-may-5th-toronto-2017-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/narp-honors-lawmakers-for-efforts-to-boost-us-canada-rail-travel-2017-04-20The National Association of Rail Passengers (NARP) has presented its Golden Spike award to U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and U.S. Reps. Elise...Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/narp-honors-lawmakers-for-efforts-to-boost-us-canada-rail-travel-2017-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ceo-vows-to-smooth-ruffled-feathers-with-new-labour-contracts-2017-04-20CALGARY – A new labour deal covering 600 administrative and intermodal employees in Canada announced Wednesday represents success at smoothing...Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ceo-vows-to-smooth-ruffled-feathers-with-new-labour-contracts-2017-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-should-sell-hydro-wires-to-pay-for-transit-lines-cd-howe-says-2017-04-20TORONTO—A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute recommends cities across Canada take a serious look at selling off one set of infrastructure assets...Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-should-sell-hydro-wires-to-pay-for-transit-lines-cd-howe-says-2017-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-does-donald-trumps-buy-american-policy-mean-for-steel-industry-2017-04-20For anyone trying to figure out what President Donald Trump's "Buy American" policy means for the domestic steel industry, take a ticket and line up....Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-does-donald-trumps-buy-american-policy-mean-for-steel-industry-2017-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-fighting-proposed-transit-budget-cuts-2017-04-19The American Public Transportation Association is taking the fight to Capitol Hill to oppose President Trump’s budget proposal to cut major public...Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-fighting-proposed-transit-budget-cuts-2017-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-to-spend-79-million-on-louisiana-infrastructure-2017-04-19Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $79 million infrastructure investment in Louisiana this year. To read full...Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-to-spend-79-million-on-louisiana-infrastructure-2017-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mbta-oks-2-billion-operating-budget-for-fy2018-2017-04-19The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 's (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board late last week approved the agency's nearly $2 billion...Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mbta-oks-2-billion-operating-budget-for-fy2018-2017-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-companies-dont-always-follow-his-buy-american-hire-american-pledge-2017-04-19President Donald Trump promoted his "buy American, hire American" policy again Tuesday — but his family's companies haven't always followed that...Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-companies-dont-always-follow-his-buy-american-hire-american-pledge-2017-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanded-rail-capacity-for-port-of-everett-2017-04-18The Port of Everett , Wash., has begun construction on a new rail siding to handle the movement of international cargo. To read full article click...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expanded-rail-capacity-for-port-of-everett-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrcs-annual-auction-tops-58000-raised-for-safety-education-2017-04-18The National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association 's (NRC) 14th annual auction held April 6 raised $58,403 for safety education and...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrcs-annual-auction-tops-58000-raised-for-safety-education-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-siemens-are-in-talks-for-the-proposed-merger-deal-2017-04-18According to latest reports, Train-makers Bombardier and Siemens are discussing a merger deal of their businesses. To read full article click hereTue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-siemens-are-in-talks-for-the-proposed-merger-deal-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/french-take-first-steps-to-open-passenger-rail-market-2017-04-18REGIONS of France, an association of regional authorities, held its first hearings on April 6 to gauge the potential for the introduction of...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/french-take-first-steps-to-open-passenger-rail-market-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-target-skilled-foreign-workers-with-buy-american-hire-american-executive-order-2017-04-18US President Donald Trump plans to sign a “buy American, hire American” executive order, directing federal agencies on Tuesday to reform the way that...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-target-skilled-foreign-workers-with-buy-american-hire-american-executive-order-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-crack-down-on-exemptions-to-buy-american-policies-2017-04-18WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order on Tuesday that will crack down on exemptions to federal “Buy American”...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-crack-down-on-exemptions-to-buy-american-policies-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-sends-more-ministers-to-us-amid-nafta-and-border-tax-worries-2017-04-18Three more ministers from Justin Trudeau's cabinet will be in the United States this week, as the federal government continues to lobby American...Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-sends-more-ministers-to-us-amid-nafta-and-border-tax-worries-2017-04-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keith-holt-from-amtrak-to-wsp-pb-2017-04-13Veteran railroad signal engineer Keith Holt has left Amtrak, where he was Deputy Chief Engineer, Communications and Signals, to become Director of...Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/keith-holt-from-amtrak-to-wsp-pb-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fire-causes-1m-in-damage-at-hudson-bay-rail-yard-in-the-pas-2017-04-13Arson is being blamed as the cause of a rail yard fire that led to $1 million in damage earlier this week. To read full article click hereThu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fire-causes-1m-in-damage-at-hudson-bay-rail-yard-in-the-pas-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/luxembourg-prime-minister-xavier-bettel-to-visit-canada-2017-04-13OTTAWA , April 12, 2017 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister of Canada , Justin Trudeau , today announced that Xavier Bettel , Prime Minister of the Grand...Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/luxembourg-prime-minister-xavier-bettel-to-visit-canada-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-time-for-canadian-industry-to-knock-on-us-doors-canada-institute-director-2017-04-13While Donald Trump may not have Canada directly in his trade-negotiation crosshairs, long-time economic and trade analyst Laura Dawson says that as...Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-time-for-canadian-industry-to-knock-on-us-doors-canada-institute-director-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-presses-us-over-buy-america-steel-plan-sources-2017-04-13Canada’s government, under pressure from domestic steel firms, is expressing concern to U.S. officials about a proposed Buy America policy that could...Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-presses-us-over-buy-america-steel-plan-sources-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yedlin-no-cause-for-canada-to-panic-over-future-trade-with-us-2017-04-13TORONTO – Laura Dawson delivered two important messages to delegates attending the annual investment symposium hosted by the Canadian Association of...Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yedlin-no-cause-for-canada-to-panic-over-future-trade-with-us-2017-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-virginia-ports-get-ok-for-container-gateway-co-op-2017-04-12The Federal Maritime Commission has approved an agreement allowing the Georgia Ports Authority and the Virginia Port Authority to cooperate as an...Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-virginia-ports-get-ok-for-container-gateway-co-op-2017-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-container-terminal-to-increase-train-traffic-from-canada-2017-04-12Duluth's new container terminal could mean an extra 30 trains per day crossing from Canada into Minnesota, according to the International Falls...Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-container-terminal-to-increase-train-traffic-from-canada-2017-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rona-ambrose-calls-meeting-with-donald-trump-point-man-on-nafta-reassuring-2017-04-12Canada’s Opposition leader says she’s feeling a bit reassured after meeting U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man on trade and wants to take that...Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rona-ambrose-calls-meeting-with-donald-trump-point-man-on-nafta-reassuring-2017-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-declares-a-win-after-new-york-drops-buy-american-policy-2017-04-12TORONTO, Ontario—Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was “pleased” that New York has dropped proposed Buy American provisions from its state budget, but...Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-declares-a-win-after-new-york-drops-buy-american-policy-2017-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corpus-christi-port-scrubs-container-terminal-plans-2017-04-11The Port of Corpus Christi has cancelled plans to build a new container terminal that would have included on-dock rail service. To read full article...Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/corpus-christi-port-scrubs-container-terminal-plans-2017-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operators-from-five-countries-interested-in-california-high-speed-rail-contract-2017-04-11USA: California High-Speed Rail Authority has received five responses to its request for qualifications for the contract to provide early train...Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operators-from-five-countries-interested-in-california-high-speed-rail-contract-2017-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-internal-trade-deal-expected-to-add-billions-to-canadian-economy-2017-04-11TORONTO—A new internal-trade deal that will remove domestic trade barriers is expected to add billions of dollars to the economy, but an agreement on...Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-internal-trade-deal-expected-to-add-billions-to-canadian-economy-2017-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-workshop-registration-2017-04-11Reminder to register for CARS’ Workshop featuring speakers from CAI, PNC and ECE Global Where: Novotel Toronto Centre | 45 The Esplanade | Toronto,...Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-workshop-registration-2017-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-qualify-for-california-hsr-operator-tender-2017-04-10The California High-Speed Rail Authority has qualified five groups from Europe and Asia to bid for its “early train operator” tender. To read full...Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-qualify-for-california-hsr-operator-tender-2017-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kan-nominated-for-dot-post-2017-04-10President Trump on April 7 nominated Derek Kan as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy at the U.S. DOT. To read full article click hereMon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kan-nominated-for-dot-post-2017-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/research-project-aims-to-automate-train-driver-functions-2017-04-10FRANCE: The Safe Autonomous Land Transport project to test the use of technology to automate train drivers’ observation functions has been launched...Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/research-project-aims-to-automate-train-driver-functions-2017-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-of-the-ion-trains-wows-thousands-2017-04-10WATERLOO REGION — The light rail train known as 501B had the starring role Saturday as thousands of curious residents waited in line for a close look...Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-of-the-ion-trains-wows-thousands-2017-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-reminder-2017-04-10Reminder to register for CARS’ Workshop featuring speakers from CAI, PNC and ECE Global Where: Novotel Toronto Centre | 45 The Esplanade | Toronto,...Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-reminder-2017-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-us-roads-reached-a-few-traffic-highs-in-march-first-quarter-2017-04-07U.S. railroads posted healthy traffic gains in March, according to Association of American Railroads (AAR) data released yesterday To read full...Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-us-roads-reached-a-few-traffic-highs-in-march-first-quarter-2017-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-expand-digital-advertising-display-network-2017-04-07The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has partnered with a media company to add 130 more digital advertising displays across its rail system over the...Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-expand-digital-advertising-display-network-2017-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-32-customers-for-sustainability-leadership-under-cn-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2017-04-07MONTREAL , April 6, 2017 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today recognized 32 of its customers for their sustainability practices that are aligned...Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-32-customers-for-sustainability-leadership-under-cn-ecoconnexions-partnership-program-2017-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-corridor-business-case-ready-for-rail-friendly-infrastructure-bank-2017-04-07Prospects for VIA Rail’s dedicated central Canada corridor appear to be on the move as the publicly owned passenger train operator submits its...Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-corridor-business-case-ready-for-rail-friendly-infrastructure-bank-2017-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-edmonton-adopt-low-floor-approach-2017-04-06The two pioneering Canadian LRT cities, Calgary and Edmonton, located in the western province of Alberta, are both planning a major shift in their...Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-edmonton-adopt-low-floor-approach-2017-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prototype-kitchener-waterloo-lrv-on-site-2017-04-06The first Bombardier Flexity Freedom LRV for the new Kitchener-Waterloo LRT line arrived Feb. 22, 2017, after a long journey by rail from the...Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prototype-kitchener-waterloo-lrv-on-site-2017-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-pitching-united-front-ahead-of-crucial-nafta-talks-2017-04-06WASHINGTON -- It appears Canada and Mexico have averted a fight among amigos ahead of crucial talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade...Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-mexico-pitching-united-front-ahead-of-crucial-nafta-talks-2017-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-toronto-2017-04-06C ARS is happy to invite you to a Members Workshop featuring speakers from CAI, PNC and ECE Global Where: Novotel Toronto Centre | 45 The Esplanade |...Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-toronto-2017-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-of-the-year-conrail-short-line-of-the-year-north-shore-railroad-2017-04-05On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the morning general session during the ASLRRA Connections Convention, Railway Age will present its 2017 Short Line and...Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-of-the-year-conrail-short-line-of-the-year-north-shore-railroad-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-oks-492-million-contract-for-canarsie-tunnel-repairs-2017-04-05The Metropolitan Transportation Authority 's (MTA) board yesterday approved a contract that will shorten the repair time for the Hurricane...Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-oks-492-million-contract-for-canarsie-tunnel-repairs-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loco-designed-engineered-and-manufactured-in-africa-unveiled-2017-04-05SOUTH AFRICA: What national freight group Transnet says is the ‘first locomotive to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Africa’ was unveiled...Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loco-designed-engineered-and-manufactured-in-africa-unveiled-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-posted-a-surprise-trade-deficit-for-february-2017-04-05OTTAWA—Canada posted a trade deficit for February, defying the expectations of economists who had predicted a surplus. To read full article click hereWed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-posted-a-surprise-trade-deficit-for-february-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-scraps-gas-plant-will-build-battery-to-power-new-light-rail-project-2017-04-05TORONTO—Facing fierce community opposition, the Ontario government has shelved a planned natural gas power plant designed to provide back-up power to...Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-scraps-gas-plant-will-build-battery-to-power-new-light-rail-project-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-2017-04-05CARS is happy to invite you to a Members Workshop featuring speakers from CAI, PNC and ECE Global To read more click hereWed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-member-workshop-may-5th-2017-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-proposes-rules-for-rail-rate-cases-2017-04-04The Surface Transportation Board (STB) late last week proposed rule changes to "help improve and expedite" cases involving litigation over rail...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-proposes-rules-for-rail-rate-cases-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aci-sides-with-railroads-against-reregulation-report-2017-04-04The American Consumer Institute (ACI), a 501c(3) non-profit educational organization with no direct ties to the U.S. freight railroad industry, is...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aci-sides-with-railroads-against-reregulation-report-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-vectron-locomotives-delivered-to-tx-logistik-2017-04-04SIEMENS has delivered the first two of 10 new Vectron multi-system locomotives to Alpha Trains which are being leased to TX Logistik, Germany, to...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-vectron-locomotives-delivered-to-tx-logistik-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kenya-allocates-more-funds-to-standard-gauge-project-2017-04-04THE Kenyan government has announced more than $US 730m in new funding for the first and second phases of the 592km Mombasa - Nairobi - Naivasha...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kenya-allocates-more-funds-to-standard-gauge-project-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-matches-ca22b-federal-investment-for-transit-funding-2017-04-04British Columbia will match the Canadian governments CA$2.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) in transit funding for projects in the Metro Vancouver area. To...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-matches-ca22b-federal-investment-for-transit-funding-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mbta-to-invest-911-million-to-improve-south-shore-red-line-stations-cars-and-infrastructure-2017-04-04The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will discuss major improvements and renovations at stations and garages on the South Shore at...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mbta-to-invest-911-million-to-improve-south-shore-red-line-stations-cars-and-infrastructure-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-announce-final-funding-for-lrt-to-reach-trim-airport-2017-04-04The federal government will fund LRT Phase 2 all the way to Trim Road and the airport, Orléans MP Andrew Leslie said at a budget breakfast...Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-announce-final-funding-for-lrt-to-reach-trim-airport-2017-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progressive-railroading-names-2017-rising-stars-award-honorees-2017-04-03Today, Progressive Railroading announces the 20 people chosen for recognition as the 2017 " Rising Stars " of the North American railroad industry To...Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progressive-railroading-names-2017-rising-stars-award-honorees-2017-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-train-on-tour-2017-04-03USA: Norfolk Southern’s safety train has begun a 23-city tour to provide free emergency response training to first responders including fire and law...Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-train-on-tour-2017-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-railway-news-round-up-2017-04-03The Office of Rail & Road issued a formal notice on March 27 confirming its intention to carry out a periodic review of all track and station access...Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-railway-news-round-up-2017-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pledges-funds-for-new-light-rail-system-in-montreal-2017-04-03The Quebec government has committed to providing 1.28 billion Canadian dollars toward a proposed 41-mile light-rail system in Montreal. To read full...Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pledges-funds-for-new-light-rail-system-in-montreal-2017-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-commits-to-funding-go-regional-rail-2017-04-03The government of Canada will provide C$1.8 billion (US$1.35 billion) to the GO Transit Regional Express rail (GO RER) project in the Greater Golden...Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-commits-to-funding-go-regional-rail-2017-04-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-sets-rebuild-fy2018-budget-2017-03-31Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its...Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-sets-rebuild-fy2018-budget-2017-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chao-regulations-not-funding-stalling-infrastructure-2017-03-31Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says the Trump Administration's forthcoming infrastructure proposal will cover more than infrastructure, and...Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chao-regulations-not-funding-stalling-infrastructure-2017-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-new-cp-rail-ceo-tackles-rift-with-railroaders-after-years-of-cuts-2017-03-31Canadian Pacific Railway's new CEO says his top priority is to expand business in both Canada and the U.S. but he acknowledges he faces deep employee...Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cbc-investigates-new-cp-rail-ceo-tackles-rift-with-railroaders-after-years-of-cuts-2017-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-calls-for-full-project-funding-of-vital-transit-2017-03-30The American Public Transportation Association called on the Trump Administration to fully fund the FAST Act for fiscal 2017 and 2018, and said...Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-calls-for-full-project-funding-of-vital-transit-2017-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-freight-railroads-tightly-connected-to-international-trade-2017-03-30The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today released an assessment of the impact international trade has on the freight railroad industry,...Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-freight-railroads-tightly-connected-to-international-trade-2017-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-responds-to-article-50-notification-2017-03-30UK: Responding to the UK’s formal notification on March 29 of its intention to withdraw from the European Union, the Railway Industry Association...Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-responds-to-article-50-notification-2017-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-lrt-is-first-test-for-ottawas-private-sector-infrastructure-plans-2017-03-30A massive new light-rail project in Montreal is shaping up as Ottawa’s first test of its plan to raise billions from private investors, but Quebec is...Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-lrt-is-first-test-for-ottawas-private-sector-infrastructure-plans-2017-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/twin-ports-look-to-be-more-competitive-with-new-rail-partnership-2017-03-30Members of a new cargo partnership in the Twin Ports say their deal with a railroad company will make them more competitive and provide businesses...Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/twin-ports-look-to-be-more-competitive-with-new-rail-partnership-2017-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-should-move-infrastructure-ahead-says-ns-avp-2017-03-29The Trump administration should make infrastructure investment a priority, a Class I railroad executive told a U.S. port conference... To read full...Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-should-move-infrastructure-ahead-says-ns-avp-2017-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-rail-traffic-in-the-green-canada-and-mexico-follow-2017-03-29Every week, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) publishes North American freight rail data for the previous week. The latest figures are for...Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-rail-traffic-in-the-green-canada-and-mexico-follow-2017-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-hires-metrolinx-ceo-to-advise-on-canada-infrastructure-bank-2017-03-29Bruce McCuaig is leaving Metrolinx after more than six years as president and CEO to serve as executive adviser to the federal government as it...Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-hires-metrolinx-ceo-to-advise-on-canada-infrastructure-bank-2017-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-budget-2017-trains-cash-for-education-tax-cuts-for-austerity-weary-quebecers-2017-03-29Small tax cuts and bigger-than-expected increases for health and education will drive Quebec government spending in 2017. .. To read full article...Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-budget-2017-trains-cash-for-education-tax-cuts-for-austerity-weary-quebecers-2017-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-officially-starts-on-new-york-region-go-station-2017-03-28Ontario is making it easier for commuters and families to get around York Region and the Greater Toronto Area with the construction of a new GO...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-officially-starts-on-new-york-region-go-station-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-national-railway-company-mar-27-2017cn-duluth-cargo-connect-to-establish-first-intermodal-container-terminal-in-twin-ports-2017-03-28DULUTH, MN , March 27, 2017 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Duluth Cargo Connect today announced a new alliance establishing the first...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-national-railway-company-mar-27-2017cn-duluth-cargo-connect-to-establish-first-intermodal-container-terminal-in-twin-ports-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-meeting-brings-dozens-of-speakers-and-tough-decisions-2017-03-28Hamilton city councillors will make a host of light rail transit (LRT) decisions Tuesday, including whether to ask for a stop at Bay Street and who...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-lrt-meeting-brings-dozens-of-speakers-and-tough-decisions-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-morneau-heading-south-to-tout-importance-of-canada-us-trade-2017-03-28CALGARY—Canada’s finance minister says he intends to head south of the border next week to reinforce the importance of Canada-U.S. trade... To read...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-morneau-heading-south-to-tout-importance-of-canada-us-trade-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-investment-in-clean-innovation-a-smart-bet-on-canadas-future-2017-03-28If we want Canada to punch above its weight in producing the revolutionary clean technologies that shape the next century, this budget puts our money...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-investment-in-clean-innovation-a-smart-bet-on-canadas-future-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brandt-group-acquires-green-energy-equipment-factory-in-saskatoon-2017-03-28Brandt Group has partnered with industrial liquidator Prestige Equipment and financial services firm Hilco Global, to buy the former Mitsubishi...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brandt-group-acquires-green-energy-equipment-factory-in-saskatoon-2017-03-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-freight-news-round-up-2017-03-27Russian Railways expects to launch an electronic trading platform for freight services during April. According to RZD President Oleg Belozerov, this...Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-freight-news-round-up-2017-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-lakeshore-east-project-2017-03-27Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Lakeshore East - East Corridor Expansion project......Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-lakeshore-east-project-2017-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-2017-federal-budget-commits-to-transit-funding-2017-03-27Canada's federal 2017 budget was released March 22 in a move the government called "the next step in the government's long-term plan to create jobs...Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-2017-federal-budget-commits-to-transit-funding-2017-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-kevin-brady-thinks-of-trumps-trade-agenda-2017-03-27House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady was still cutting his political teeth in the Texas legislature in 1993 when Congress nearly tore itself...Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-kevin-brady-thinks-of-trumps-trade-agenda-2017-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-bill-morneau-will-not-revisit-decision-to-kill-transit-tax-credit-2017-03-27Justin Trudeau's Liberal government was elected after promising to spend billions on transit infrastructure... To read full article click here.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-bill-morneau-will-not-revisit-decision-to-kill-transit-tax-credit-2017-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-cp-conduct-largest-live-product-rail-emergency-team-training-exercise-2017-03-24COQUITLAM, BC , March 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC) and Canadian Pacific (CP) conducted a rail emergency exercise...Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-cp-conduct-largest-live-product-rail-emergency-team-training-exercise-2017-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-seek-parties-for-lakeshore-east-east-corridor-expansion-2017-03-24Canada's Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) inviting interested parties to build and finance...Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-seek-parties-for-lakeshore-east-east-corridor-expansion-2017-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-development-canada-sets-up-new-and-first-financing-branch-in-singapore-forecasting-billions-in-new-loans-for-asia-asean-and-oceania-companies-2017-03-24Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s dynamic export credit agency, today announced its new and first global branch outside of Canada, in...Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-development-canada-sets-up-new-and-first-financing-branch-in-singapore-forecasting-billions-in-new-loans-for-asia-asean-and-oceania-companies-2017-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-puts-edmonton-lrt-plans-on-track-infrastructure-minister-says-2017-03-24Edmonton should receive enough money under the new federal budget to build the west LRT line and do other work, federal Infrastructure Minister...Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-puts-edmonton-lrt-plans-on-track-infrastructure-minister-says-2017-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-steelmakers-uneasy-with-buy-american-2017-03-24Maintaining strong trade relations with the United States is crucial for the Canadian steel industry to be able to compete at an international...Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-steelmakers-uneasy-with-buy-american-2017-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-order-more-mask-lrvs-from-siemens-2017-03-23CALGARY Council’s priorities and finance committee voted on March 21 to acquire six additional S200 LRVs for the city’s CTrain light rail network. To...Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-to-order-more-mask-lrvs-from-siemens-2017-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-podcast-provides-insight-into-grain-transportation-ready-for-download-2017-03-23WINNIPEG , March 22, 2017 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI ) this week launched "Grain Insight", a radio podcast that provides producers, communities...Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-podcast-provides-insight-into-grain-transportation-ready-for-download-2017-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-changes-could-jeopardize-35-million-in-daily-trade-volume-2017-03-23NAFTA changes could jeopardize $3.5 million in daily trade volume... To read full article click here.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-changes-could-jeopardize-35-million-in-daily-trade-volume-2017-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highlights-from-the-2017-federal-budget-2017-03-23OTTAWA—Highlights from the 2017 federal budget tabled Wednesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau:.. To read full article click here.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/highlights-from-the-2017-federal-budget-2017-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-big-data-research-initiative-gets-underway-2017-03-22THE European Union’s (EU) Transforming Transport big data research project, which was launched in January and runs through to June 30 2019, is...Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-big-data-research-initiative-gets-underway-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-budget-proposes-cuts-to-urban-transport-grants-2017-03-22USA: In a blueprint for its proposed Financial Year 2018 budget, the Trump administration is planning to cut funding for the Department of...Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-budget-proposes-cuts-to-urban-transport-grants-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shortline-prospecting-2017-03-22Shortline railway companies are creating new opportunities for farm commodities, and for farmers too... To read full article click here.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shortline-prospecting-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-service-railway-contractor-expands-online-presence-2017-03-22Remcan Projects LP, a full service contractor for the railway industry, today announced the launch of a new website to better demonstrate their...Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-service-railway-contractor-expands-online-presence-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expansion-at-prince-rupert-bc-port-aims-to-boost-crop-exports-2017-03-22Ray-Mont Logistics is building a container loading operation near Prince Rupert, to facilitate overseas shipping of Canadian crops; the port's...Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expansion-at-prince-rupert-bc-port-aims-to-boost-crop-exports-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-sends-buy-american-letter-to-us-hints-at-vis-a-vis-trade-obligations-2017-03-22The letter from Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. says that imposing local content requirements on private companies is "unprecedented" and "it drives...Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-sends-buy-american-letter-to-us-hints-at-vis-a-vis-trade-obligations-2017-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-intermodal-union-in-pact-2017-03-21Canadian Pacific and the United Steelworkers Local 1976 reached a tentative five-year labor agreement covering approximately 600 administrative...Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-intermodal-union-in-pact-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-railroad-subcommittee-hearing-to-focus-on-emerging-technology-2017-03-21The House Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee tomorrow will host a roundtable discussion on the impact of emerging railroad...Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-railroad-subcommittee-hearing-to-focus-on-emerging-technology-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g20-drops-anti-protectionist-pledge-as-top-economies-yield-to-us-pressure-2017-03-21Facing pressure from the Trump administration, finance ministers from the world's top trading nations have softened their stance against border...Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g20-drops-anti-protectionist-pledge-as-top-economies-yield-to-us-pressure-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-ready-to-ship-second-lrt-vehicle-to-waterloo-region-2017-03-21Bombardier says they are on track to deliver the light rail vehicles for Waterloo Region’s ION. To read full article click hereTue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-ready-to-ship-second-lrt-vehicle-to-waterloo-region-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-he-wants-to-shift-focus-to-nafta-tax-cuts-2017-03-21WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled his desire to shift his focus to renegotiating trade deals like NAFTA, after a bumpy patch...Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-says-he-wants-to-shift-focus-to-nafta-tax-cuts-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-push-for-canadian-exemption-to-new-york-state-buy-american-policy-2017-03-21TORONTO - Two Ontario cabinet ministers are heading to New York state to urge legislators to exempt Canada from a Buy American policy it plans to...Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-push-for-canadian-exemption-to-new-york-state-buy-american-policy-2017-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/istanbul-dhaka-yangon-corridor-plan-to-improve-south-asia-rail-connectivity-2017-03-20ASIA: Officials and policy makers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey attended...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/istanbul-dhaka-yangon-corridor-plan-to-improve-south-asia-rail-connectivity-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trelleborg-has-opened-a-polyurethane-manufacturing-factory-at-retford-in-the-uk-2017-03-20Trimble and video system suppler Railhead Corp have announced a partnership to integrate real-time remote monitoring, diagnostics and on-board video...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trelleborg-has-opened-a-polyurethane-manufacturing-factory-at-retford-in-the-uk-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/east-and-west-connected-by-rail-2017-03-20University of Toronto historian Bob Bothwell calls construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) from Ontario to the Pacific Ocean from 1881 to...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/east-and-west-connected-by-rail-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-up-for-third-month-in-a-row-adding-to-promising-data-2017-03-20OTTAWA — Canadian manufacturing sales in January were better than expected, the latest in a series of promising reports for the economy. To read full...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-up-for-third-month-in-a-row-adding-to-promising-data-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-mainland-mayors-talk-transit-funds-as-federal-budget-nears-2017-03-20Lower Mainland mayors are hopeful as they wait for the announcement in Wednesday’s federal budget that they believe will be the domino that sets off...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-mainland-mayors-talk-transit-funds-as-federal-budget-nears-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-ceta-canada-and-the-eu-face-protectionism-as-strategic-partners-2017-03-20This year, Canada and the European Union celebrate over 40 years of relations. We are united by a deep friendship, a common history and culture,...Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-ceta-canada-and-the-eu-face-protectionism-as-strategic-partners-2017-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/custom-wagons-delivered-and-new-cp-tracks-completed-2017-03-17CANADA: The first 177 of 531 wagons being custom-built by National Steel Car for K+S Potash Canada have been delivered to the Legacy Project mine...Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/custom-wagons-delivered-and-new-cp-tracks-completed-2017-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-budget-ends-funding-of-amtrak-long-distance-trains-tiger-grants-2017-03-17President Donald Trump's proposed federal budget blueprint would cut the U.S. Department of Transportation' s budget by $2.4 billion, or 13 percent,...Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-budget-ends-funding-of-amtrak-long-distance-trains-tiger-grants-2017-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ahead-of-federal-budget-morneau-says-world-should-follow-canadas-tax-the-rich-plan-2017-03-17Finance Minister Bill Morneau is telling his G20 colleagues that taxing the rich is good economics, just days before he releases a second budget that...Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ahead-of-federal-budget-morneau-says-world-should-follow-canadas-tax-the-rich-plan-2017-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-presence-welcome-at-tpp-talks-despite-trump-withdrawing-from-trade-deal-canadianminister-2017-03-17OTTAWA — Canada’s trade minister pitched a “progressive” approach at a meeting Wednesday with his counterparts from the other Trans-Pacific...Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-presence-welcome-at-tpp-talks-despite-trump-withdrawing-from-trade-deal-canadianminister-2017-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-trafficincluding-coalregisters-another-gain-2017-03-16The Association of American Railroads (AAR), in reporting U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 11, 2017, noted that total U.S. weekly rail...Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-trafficincluding-coalregisters-another-gain-2017-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-nre-hntb-and-cando-rail-2017-03-16Wabtec Corp has acquired Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a manufacturer of engineered freight-car components. ATP, which has annual sales of...Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-wabtec-nre-hntb-and-cando-rail-2017-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-2017-2017-03-16The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held in Montreal, on June 6th, 2017 beginning at 4:30pm at HOTEL...Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-annual-general-meeting-2017-2017-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-makes-case-for-including-transit-in-trumps-infrastructure-plan-2017-03-15Including public transit in President Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan would help create and sustain millions of U.S. jobs, the...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/apta-makes-case-for-including-transit-in-trumps-infrastructure-plan-2017-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nre-lands-conndot-locomotive-contract-2017-03-15The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) on March 6 awarded NRE a five-year contract to overhaul six EMD GP40-2H locomotives that are...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nre-lands-conndot-locomotive-contract-2017-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadline-friday-for-feedback-on-route-of-proposed-lrt-extension-2017-03-15If you want your thoughts on where the Ion light rail transit system should go when it extends into Cambridge to be part of the public record, you’d...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadline-friday-for-feedback-on-route-of-proposed-lrt-extension-2017-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dittmann-hincke-appointed-to-canadas-transportation-safety-panel-2017-03-15Canada's government yesterday announced two appointments to its Transportation Safety Board (TSB). To read full article click hereWed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dittmann-hincke-appointed-to-canadas-transportation-safety-panel-2017-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-pick-urged-by-us-senate-to-get-tough-with-canada-2017-03-15WASHINGTON—In a possible preview of upcoming NAFTA negotiations, U.S. lawmakers Tuesday urged a get-tough approach with Canada in several areas,...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-trade-pick-urged-by-us-senate-to-get-tough-with-canada-2017-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watco-debuts-new-jaxport-railroad-2017-03-14The Jacksonville Port Terminal Railroad (JXPT) officially began services on March 8. To read full article click hereTue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watco-debuts-new-jaxport-railroad-2017-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-electrification-proponents-lobby-capitol-hill-2017-03-14Companies whose employees depend on Caltrain to get to and from work in the Bay Area joined agency representatives in Washington, D.C., this past...Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-electrification-proponents-lobby-capitol-hill-2017-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/airline-inspired-train-seat-launched-2017-03-14SEATS: Transcal has launched its Aerolite train seat, which is intended to be ‘lighter, slimmer and more comfortable’ than other options. The...Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/airline-inspired-train-seat-launched-2017-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-prepares-to-move-on-without-us-on-trade-2017-03-14VINA DEL MAR, Chile — Here’s what happens when the U.S. pulls out of a major trade deal: New Zealand seizes the opportunity to send more of its milk...Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-prepares-to-move-on-without-us-on-trade-2017-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moorman-amtrak-committed-to-reviving-gulf-coast-service-2017-03-13Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Wick Moorman has pledged support for restoring service from New Orleans to Orlando, Fla., along the Gulf...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moorman-amtrak-committed-to-reviving-gulf-coast-service-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transwaggon-gets-savvy-telematics-2017-03-13EUROPE: Leasing company Transwaggon and ScandFibre Logistics have awarded Swiss firm Savvy Telematic Systems a five-year contract to supply and...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transwaggon-gets-savvy-telematics-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wagons-equipped-with-energy-harvesting-smart-sensors-2017-03-13EUROPE: Leasing company VTG is equipping its entire European wagon fleet with Nexiot zero-maintenance smart sensors which can send data to a control...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wagons-equipped-with-energy-harvesting-smart-sensors-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-pipeline-bottlenecks-expected-as-early-as-this-year-as-canadian-output-beats-estimates-warns-morganstanley-2017-03-13CALGARY – Canadian pipelines will fill up earlier than expected and, according to a new report, lead to a surge in oil-by-rail shipments as early as...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-pipeline-bottlenecks-expected-as-early-as-this-year-as-canadian-output-beats-estimates-warns-morganstanley-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-offers-biggest-potential-rail-return-even-after-harrison-exit-2017-03-13During Hunter Harrison’s four-year reign at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. , shareholders about doubled their money. Even after his exit, Wall Street...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-offers-biggest-potential-rail-return-even-after-harrison-exit-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-nets-dubai-cbtc-contract-2017-03-13DUBAI's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Alstom, leader of the Expolink consortium, has awarded Thales a contract to provide systems for the...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-nets-dubai-cbtc-contract-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-trade-must-help-workers-envoy-2017-03-13OTTAWA — Canada's Beijing-bound ambassador says the government will have to sell any possible Canada-China free trade to Canadian workers in order to...Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-trade-must-help-workers-envoy-2017-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-seeks-bids-for-up-north-line-bridge-replacement-project-2017-03-10Metra is soliciting bids for the next phase of its multi-year Union Pacific North bridge replacement project, the commuter railroad announced on...Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-seeks-bids-for-up-north-line-bridge-replacement-project-2017-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-turns-out-first-wsdot-charger-2017-03-10Siemens has rolled out the first production SC-44 Charger locomotive from its Sacramento facility, part of an eight-unit order for the Washington...Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-turns-out-first-wsdot-charger-2017-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-schneider-seal-new-intermodal-agreement-2017-03-10CSX and Schneider have reached a new multiyear agreement in which the Class I will continue to serve as one of Schneider's primary rail providers To...Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-schneider-seal-new-intermodal-agreement-2017-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-review-commuter-rail-options-for-victoria-area-2017-03-10The province is taking a closer look at options to bring commuter rail service back in the Victoria area, but Transportation Minister Todd Stone has...Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-to-review-commuter-rail-options-for-victoria-area-2017-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-canadas-best-managed-companies-2017-03-10Cando Rail Services is recognized for excellence in business performance as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies To read full article click hereFri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-canadas-best-managed-companies-2017-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tierney-to-succeed-batory-at-conrail-2017-03-09Conrail’s Board of Directors has named Timothy Tierney President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. Tierney succeeds Ronald Batory, who...Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tierney-to-succeed-batory-at-conrail-2017-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-ch2m-bombardier-lan-alltranstek-and-sifer-march-8-2017-03-09Valley Metro Rail tapped Hill International and CH2M to serve as program and construction management consultants on the agency's future high-capacity...Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-ch2m-bombardier-lan-alltranstek-and-sifer-march-8-2017-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-moving-closer-to-potential-trade-talks-2017-03-09Efforts to lay the groundwork for possible negotiations on a bilateral Canada-China trade deal continue underway, with Canadian officials launching a...Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-moving-closer-to-potential-trade-talks-2017-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-council-approves-second-phase-of-light-rail-transit-plan-2017-03-09The $3.6-billion second phase of Ottawa’s light rail transit is moving full steam ahead. To read full article click hereThu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-council-approves-second-phase-of-light-rail-transit-plan-2017-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-canadas-best-managed-companies-2017-03-09Cando Rail Services is recognized for excellence in business performance as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies To read full article click hereThu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-of-canadas-best-managed-companies-2017-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-turnout-for-railroad-day-in-washington-2017-03-08WASHINGTON, D.C. – A record number of railroaders, suppliers, and customers on March 2 converged on the Capitol for the annual lobbying event known...Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-turnout-for-railroad-day-in-washington-2017-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-seeks-bids-for-chicago-bridge-project-2017-03-08Chicago’s Metra transit agency is seeking bids for the next phase of the multi-year Union Pacific North bridge project, which will replace...Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metra-seeks-bids-for-chicago-bridge-project-2017-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-board-restructured-as-harrison-takes-charge-2017-03-08USA: Former Canadian Pacific Chief Executive E Hunter Harrison was confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of CSX Corp on March 6. He succeeds...Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-board-restructured-as-harrison-takes-charge-2017-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-posts-third-straight-monthly-trade-surplus-2017-03-08OTTAWA – The country kicked off the year with a third-straight monthly trade surplus — the first time that has happened since 2014 — due in large...Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-posts-third-straight-monthly-trade-surplus-2017-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-agrees-to-hire-hunter-harrison-as-ceo-2017-03-07CSX will have a new CEO as of May 31. To read full article click hereTue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-agrees-to-hire-hunter-harrison-as-ceo-2017-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-nec-hsr-safety-2017-03-07During late 2015, Amtrak conducted Vehicle Track Interaction (VTI) testing over a number of selected test sites in New England and New Jersey. This...Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-nec-hsr-safety-2017-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-in-play-whats-at-stake-for-canada-us-trade-2017-03-07With the future of the North American free-trade agreement up in the air, Ottawa is scrambling to ensure that trade with the United States is not...Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-in-play-whats-at-stake-for-canada-us-trade-2017-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-denies-report-andy-byford-is-leaving-for-australia-job-2017-03-07TORONTO - Andy Byford isn’t leaving Toronto to head Down Under To read full article click hereTue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-denies-report-andy-byford-is-leaving-for-australia-job-2017-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-board-oks-78-million-contract-for-cameras-on-metro-norths-m7-cars-2017-03-06The Metropolitan Transportation Authority 's (MTA) board late last week approved a $7.8 million contract with Bombardier Transportation to install...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-board-oks-78-million-contract-for-cameras-on-metro-norths-m7-cars-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-freight-news-round-up-2017-03-06Finnish private operator Fennia Rail has ordered two Class 774.7F EffiShunter 1600 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives from CZ Loko for delivery this...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-freight-news-round-up-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-under-trump-2017-03-06From Ross Perot ’s 1992 claim that the North American Free Trade Agreement would generate a “great sucking sound” as jobs moved from the US to Mexico...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-under-trump-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-supports-project-that-could-make-co2-a-viable-commercial-resource-2017-03-06Supporting clean technology will create good, middle-class jobs, improve the environmental performance of Canada's oil and gas sector and help...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-supports-project-that-could-make-co2-a-viable-commercial-resource-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-homeland-security-secretary-to-visit-ottawa-friday-garneau-transport-minister-told-cbcs-the-house-john-f-kelly-to-meet-with-cabinet-ministers-have-one-on-one-talks-2017-03-06The United States Secretary of Homeland Security will visit Canada’s capital this coming Friday and meet with cabinet ministers, Transportation...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-homeland-security-secretary-to-visit-ottawa-friday-garneau-transport-minister-told-cbcs-the-house-john-f-kelly-to-meet-with-cabinet-ministers-have-one-on-one-talks-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cited-for-corporate-social-responsibility-2017-03-06The Alberta Chamber of Commerce has presented CN the Alberta Business Award of Distinction in the Indigenous Relations–Best Practices category To...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-cited-for-corporate-social-responsibility-2017-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pesa-and-bombardier-sign-ertms-framework-2017-03-03POLAND: Bombardier Transportation has signed a five-year framework agreement to supply rolling stock manufacturer Pesa Bydgoszcz with its EBI Cab...Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pesa-and-bombardier-sign-ertms-framework-2017-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-rms-orange-ev-t-series-is-green-2017-03-03Rail Management Services LLC (RMS), one of the largest rail intermodal terminal operators in the U.S., is expanding use of electric trucks following...Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-rms-orange-ev-t-series-is-green-2017-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-97-million-texrail-cs-contract-2017-03-03Wabtec Corp. has signed a $97 million contract to provide signaling and communication services for TEXRail , a new, 27-mile, double-track Fort Worth...Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-lands-97-million-texrail-cs-contract-2017-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rail-traffic-rose-42-percent-in-february-2017-03-03U.S. railroads moved 2,112,479 carloads and intermodal units in February, a 4.2 percent increase from traffic totals in February 2016, the...Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rail-traffic-rose-42-percent-in-february-2017-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cowen-and-company-on-the-road-with-greenbrier-2017-03-03Cowen and Company’s Matt Elkott and Jason Seidl ( Railway Age’s Wall Street Contributing Editor) spent a couple of days “on the road” in Portland and...Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cowen-and-company-on-the-road-with-greenbrier-2017-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prendergast-joins-stv-2017-03-02Thomas F. Prendergast, recently retired Chairman and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Railway Age’s 2017 Railroader of the Year,...Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prendergast-joins-stv-2017-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shuster-trump-reaffirmed-commitment-to-infrastructure-priorities-2017-03-02Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement on President Donald...Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shuster-trump-reaffirmed-commitment-to-infrastructure-priorities-2017-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-orders-bombardier-high-speed-trains-2017-03-02CHINA Railway Corporation (CRC) has awarded a contract for the supply of 18 eight-car CRH1 A-A new generation high-speed trains to Bombardier’s...Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-orders-bombardier-high-speed-trains-2017-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelly-knight-craft-reported-to-be-next-us-ambassador-to-canada-trade-will-be-on-the-agenda-2017-03-02The next U.S. ambassador to Canada will have the North American Free Trade Agreement at the top of their priority list when making the move to...Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelly-knight-craft-reported-to-be-next-us-ambassador-to-canada-trade-will-be-on-the-agenda-2017-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-chief-at-ontc-2017-03-02Ontario Northland has a new Vice President of Rail...Grant Bailey To read full article click hereThu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rail-chief-at-ontc-2017-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-worker-notification-system-receives-patent-2017-03-01STC, Inc., says its now patented EMTRAC Rail Worker Notification is comprised of two main components, the onboard Vehicle Computer Units and the...Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-worker-notification-system-receives-patent-2017-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadlines-extended-as-caltrain-seeks-to-save-electrification-programme-2017-03-01Caltrain hopes to take delivery of a fleet of Kiss EMUs supplied by Stadler. The Swiss company says that funding of the Caltrain upgrading programme...Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadlines-extended-as-caltrain-seeks-to-save-electrification-programme-2017-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-pens-list-of-rail-priorities-for-trump-white-house-2017-03-01The Association of American Railroads on Tuesday outlined what it called a list of infrastructure priorities for the railroad industry in a letter to...Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-pens-list-of-rail-priorities-for-trump-white-house-2017-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-03-01CARS Scholarship Fund Amount: Up to $5000 distributed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee Objective : To establish an internally managed...Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-virginia-ports-file-gateway-co-op-agreement-2017-02-28Eyeing potential growing container traffic along the U.S. East Coast, Georgia and Virginia ports on Feb. 24 filed for permission to create an “East...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/georgia-virginia-ports-file-gateway-co-op-agreement-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-nixes-ptc-contract-with-parsons-2017-02-28Caltrain has terminated a positive train control (PTC) contract with Parsons Transportation Group following continued delays to deliver the project,...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caltrain-nixes-ptc-contract-with-parsons-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/berlin-orders-more-bombardier-trams-2017-02-28BOMBARDIER announced on February 27 that it will supply an additional 21 Flexity trams to Berlin Transport Authority (BVG), which has triggered an...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/berlin-orders-more-bombardier-trams-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-has-spent-101m-on-green-line-lrt-so-far-land-acquisition-going-pretty-smoothly-2017-02-28Though construction isn’t slated to start for at least another two years and provincial funding is still uncertain, the city has already spent $101...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-has-spent-101m-on-green-line-lrt-so-far-land-acquisition-going-pretty-smoothly-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connecticut-bond-commission-approves-additional-funds-for-nhhs-rail-program-2017-02-28The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved an additional $50 million in funding for the New-Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. To...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/connecticut-bond-commission-approves-additional-funds-for-nhhs-rail-program-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recent-policy-moves-are-encouraging-but-canada-needs-to-do-more-to-wrestle-with-the-climate-impact-of-its-transportation-sector-2017-02-28Canada has a tailpipe problem. The country’s 24 million or so cars and trucks together generated 23% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2014,...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recent-policy-moves-are-encouraging-but-canada-needs-to-do-more-to-wrestle-with-the-climate-impact-of-its-transportation-sector-2017-02-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-excellence-at-the-19th-rail-business-awards-2017-02-27UK: Transport for London was announced as Rail Business of the Year and Great Western Railway Managing Director Mark Hopwood was named Industry...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/celebrating-excellence-at-the-19th-rail-business-awards-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/satellite-train-location-technology-tested-in-italy-2017-02-27TESTING of the ERSAT EAV satellite signalling system concluded on February 24, when the operation of the technology was demonstrated to guests...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/satellite-train-location-technology-tested-in-italy-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-city-hall-to-host-hurontario-lrt-open-house-2017-02-27Brampton City Hall to host Hurontario LRT open house. To read full article click hereMon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-city-hall-to-host-hurontario-lrt-open-house-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-toronto-union-station-project-2017-02-27A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Union Station Enhancement project in Toronto, ON, Canada has been issued by Infrastructure Ontario and...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-toronto-union-station-project-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ypo-launches-second-annual-innovation-week-in-may-2017-2017-02-27For the second consecutive year, YPO will host Innovation Week, a series of more than 70 events around the world designed to bring together the...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ypo-launches-second-annual-innovation-week-in-may-2017-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-canada-free-trade-deal-taken-to-court-by-french-leftist-lawmakers-2017-02-27On Tuesday, more than 100 French lawmakers decided to request to the country’s constitutional council for the disputative free trade deal between the...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-canada-free-trade-deal-taken-to-court-by-french-leftist-lawmakers-2017-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latvia-becomes-1st-eu-country-to-sign-on-to-canadas-trade-deal-2017-02-24The journey toward full ratification of Canada's trade deal with the European Union will be long and complicated, but an early step was taken...Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latvia-becomes-1st-eu-country-to-sign-on-to-canadas-trade-deal-2017-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2017-02-24The Greenbrier Companies has rolled outs its 100 000th double-stack intermodal wagon unit at its Gunderson plant in in Portland, Oregon. Greenbrier...Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2017-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cp-rail-chief-executive-steps-away-from-consolidation-fornow-2017-02-24The new chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is stepping away from his predecessor’s drive for industry consolidation — but only for the...Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cp-rail-chief-executive-steps-away-from-consolidation-fornow-2017-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-gain-for-us-rail-freight-volumes-2017-02-23Rail traffic in the United States for the week ending Feb. 18 totaled 531,123 carloads and intermodal units, up 6.8% from the same week in 2016. To...Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weekly-gain-for-us-rail-freight-volumes-2017-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-unveils-logo-during-canadas-sesquicentennial-year-2017-02-23Canadian Pacific yesterday unveiled a new logo to commemorate its role in Canada's history as the nation marks its 150th anniversary this year. To...Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-unveils-logo-during-canadas-sesquicentennial-year-2017-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-three-amigos-will-be-at-nafta-negotiating-table-says-minister-freeland-2017-02-23TORONTO—All three NAFTA members will be at the table whenever talks to revise the trade deal get underway, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland...Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-three-amigos-will-be-at-nafta-negotiating-table-says-minister-freeland-2017-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-expands-stage-2-lrt-plan-2017-02-23THE Mayor of Ottawa Mr Jim Watson unveiled proposals to expand the scope of the city’s Stage 2 LRT project on February 17 in a proposal that would...Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-expands-stage-2-lrt-plan-2017-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-govt-dedicating-additional-87-million-towards-bc-tech-strategy-2017-02-22The British Columbia government has unveiled its budget for 2017, revealing a number of initiatives affecting the province’s tech sector. To read...Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-govt-dedicating-additional-87-million-towards-bc-tech-strategy-2017-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-ceo-ward-retiring-1000-jobs-to-be-eliminated-2017-02-22On Tuesday, Feb. 21, CSX Corp. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Ward and President Clarence Gooden will retire, effective May 31....Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-ceo-ward-retiring-1000-jobs-to-be-eliminated-2017-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/panynj-board-approves-largest-capital-plan-in-history-2017-02-22The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved a $32.3 billion 2017-2026 Capital Plan on Feb. 16 To read full...Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/panynj-board-approves-largest-capital-plan-in-history-2017-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milwaukee-streetcar-track-installation-to-start-in-april-2017-02-22Track installation on Milwaukee's planned streetcar system is slated to begin in April, city officials announced late last week. Crews will dig...Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/milwaukee-streetcar-track-installation-to-start-in-april-2017-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-kathleen-wynne-launches-charm-offensive-with-us-governors-2017-02-22Wynne, who met with Canada’s ambassador to Washington David MacNaughton on Wednesday at Queen’s Park, said relations with American states are on the...Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-kathleen-wynne-launches-charm-offensive-with-us-governors-2017-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nagpur-metro-awards-cbtc-contract-to-siemens-2017-02-21SIEMENS has won a €40m contract to install communications-based train control (CBTC) on the initial two lines of the Nagpur metro in India. To read...Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nagpur-metro-awards-cbtc-contract-to-siemens-2017-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-defers-caltrain-electrification-funding-2017-02-21Caltrain has warned that the viability of its project to electrify the 52-mile San Jose-San Francisco corridor may be in jeopardy after newly...Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-defers-caltrain-electrification-funding-2017-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fs-subsidiaries-to-order-up-to-125-freight-locomotives-2017-02-21ITALIAN State Railways (FS) rail freight subsidiaries TX Logistik and Mercitalia Rail have issued a non-binding call for expressions of interest...Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fs-subsidiaries-to-order-up-to-125-freight-locomotives-2017-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-locos-planned-as-mercitalia-targets-european-corridors-2017-02-21ITALY: ‘Radical changes’ to the rail freight and logistics market were unveiled on February 20, when FS Italiane launched its restructured Mercitalia...Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-locos-planned-as-mercitalia-targets-european-corridors-2017-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/80m-ttc-budget-hike-not-quite-at-record-level-2017-02-21Mayor John Tory has hailed this year’s TTC budget as a “record investment” in the public transit system. To read full article click hereTue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/80m-ttc-budget-hike-not-quite-at-record-level-2017-02-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-campaign-touts-preventative-use-of-in-cab-cameras-for-safety-2017-02-17Canadian Pacific Railway on Tuesday launched an awareness campaign highlighting the safety benefits of the prevetative use of inward-facing cameras...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-campaign-touts-preventative-use-of-in-cab-cameras-for-safety-2017-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-rolls-out-first-lrv-for-waterloo-2017-02-17THE first Flexity Freedom LRV for the initial phase of the Ion light rail network in the Canadian city of Waterloo was loaded onto a lorry at...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-rolls-out-first-lrv-for-waterloo-2017-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-performing-well-in-a-mixed-economic-environment-2017-02-17CANADA: ‘Despite facing difficult winter conditions in December, CN delivered very strong fourth-quarter results and throughout 2016 demonstrated...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-performing-well-in-a-mixed-economic-environment-2017-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plans-c25-billion-in-2017-capital-investments-2017-02-17Canadian National Railway Company ( CN ) has announced a capital program of C$2.5 billion for 2017 that will focus on hardening its core...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-plans-c25-billion-in-2017-capital-investments-2017-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-brooks-senior-vp-chief-marketing-officer-2017-02-17Canadian Pacific has appointed John Brooks senior vice president and chief marketing officer, the railroad announced Tuesday To read full article...Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-brooks-senior-vp-chief-marketing-officer-2017-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/against-all-odds-ceta-canadas-trade-deal-with-europe-moves-forward-now-what-2017-02-16Canada’s trade pact with Europe has become the little deal that could. To read full article click hereThu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/against-all-odds-ceta-canadas-trade-deal-with-europe-moves-forward-now-what-2017-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moorman-to-congress-new-era-of-amtrak-investment-required-2017-02-16The head of Amtrak told lawmakers a new era of infrastructure investment is needed to ensure a healthy future for long-distance passenger rail travel...Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moorman-to-congress-new-era-of-amtrak-investment-required-2017-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/appenzell-railways-orders-stadler-emus-2017-02-16SWITZERLAND's Appenzell Railways (AB) has awarded Stadler Rail a SFr 36m ($US 37.6m) contract to supply four four-car metre-gauge EMUs for the 32.1km...Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/appenzell-railways-orders-stadler-emus-2017-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-nafta-proposals-yet-from-trump-administration-garneau-2017-02-15The Trump administration has yet to make concrete NAFTA proposals, Transport Minister Marc Garneau confirmed on his way into a cabinet meeting...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-nafta-proposals-yet-from-trump-administration-garneau-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-firms-resume-rail-shipments-as-crude-oil-pipelines-fill-upagain-2017-02-15CALGARY — A looming pipeline shortage could force more barrels of Canadian oil onto rail cars over the next few years, as oilsands companies look for...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-firms-resume-rail-shipments-as-crude-oil-pipelines-fill-upagain-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-plants-women-stem-seeds-2017-02-15GE on Feb. 13 announced goals of having 20,000 women fill STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) roles by 2020 and obtaining 50:50...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-plants-women-stem-seeds-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/positive-trump-trudeau-debut-puts-business-at-ease-now-all-eyes-turn-to-europe-2017-02-15Corporate Canada closely watched the first meeting between the two leaders, parsing every word for clues on the future of trade between the two...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/positive-trump-trudeau-debut-puts-business-at-ease-now-all-eyes-turn-to-europe-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-parliament-approves-trade-deal-with-canada-2017-02-15The European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday approved the Canada-EU trade agreement after a noisy and sometimes emotional debate To read full...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-parliament-approves-trade-deal-with-canada-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-calls-special-meeting-in-light-of-extraordinary-mantle-ridge-and-hunter-harrison-requests-2017-02-15JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX ) today announced that its Board of Directors has called a special...Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-calls-special-meeting-in-light-of-extraordinary-mantle-ridge-and-hunter-harrison-requests-2017-02-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-date-goes-well-for-canada-hebert-2017-02-14Trudeau got what he most wanted in the shape of a statement that when it comes to improving the U.S. economy, Trump mostly sees trade with Canada as...Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-date-goes-well-for-canada-hebert-2017-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manaigre-leads-network-rail-consulting-canada-2017-02-14Manaigre, who will be based in Toronto and report to President-North America Ron Hartman, is a native Canadian whose career in the railway industry...Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manaigre-leads-network-rail-consulting-canada-2017-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-lrt-vehicle-on-its-way-to-waterloo-region-2017-02-14WATERLOO REGION — The first Ion light rail train is on its way to Waterloo Region. To read full article click hereTue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-lrt-vehicle-on-its-way-to-waterloo-region-2017-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-lobby-day-2017-02-14CARS will be hosting a lobby day on Parliament Hill during the month of March. An event of this magnitude involves a tremendous amount of preparation...Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-lobby-day-2017-02-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-trade-growth-in-canada-us-under-north-american-free-trade-agreement-2017-02-13OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets today with U.S. President Donald Trump. One of the issues sure to be discussed is the North American...Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-look-at-trade-growth-in-canada-us-under-north-american-free-trade-agreement-2017-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-02-13Objective : To establish an internally managed Scholarship Fund in the name of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers to be known as the CARS...Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-2017-capex-c25-billion-2017-02-10CN’s planned C$2.5 billion (US$1.9 billion) 2017 capital program is “focused on hardening core infrastructure,” the railroad said on Feb. 9. To read...Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-2017-capex-c25-billion-2017-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-encouraged-by-trumps-emphasis-on-regulatory-reform-infrastructurefor-rail-industry-lobbyists-and-trade-associations-many-of-the-legislative-issues-in-the-115th-congress-are-carryovers-from-the-114th-congress-federal-funding-a-pro-2017-02-10For rail industry lobbyists and trade associations, many of the legislative issues in the 115th Congress are carryovers from the 114th Congress:...Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-advocates-encouraged-by-trumps-emphasis-on-regulatory-reform-infrastructurefor-rail-industry-lobbyists-and-trade-associations-many-of-the-legislative-issues-in-the-115th-congress-are-carryovers-from-the-114th-congress-federal-funding-a-pro-2017-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2017-02-10Russian Railways and Siemens have opened a data processing and analysis centre in Moscow to support condition-based maintenance of Lastochka EMUs....Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-2017-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-to-attend-summit-on-free-trade-after-tpp-collapse-2017-02-10Canada and China are joining a mid-March summit hosted by Chile on how to advance trade in Asia-Pacific now that Donald Trump has pulled the United...Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-china-to-attend-summit-on-free-trade-after-tpp-collapse-2017-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-consider-44m-on-new-lrt-route-studies-2017-02-10A new report headed to committee next week recommends spending more than $4 million to study alternative route options for light rail transit. To...Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-consider-44m-on-new-lrt-route-studies-2017-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-presents-riyadh-metro-train-2017-02-09Alstom is a member of the Fast consortium, which is constructing lines 4, 5 and 6. The three lines have a total length of 64.5km and include 29...Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-presents-riyadh-metro-train-2017-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-ready-to-retaliate-in-trade-war-freeland-warns-washington-2017-02-09OTTAWA—Canada’s foreign affairs minister says she warned Washington that any border tax on Canadian imports would trigger retaliation by Ottawa. To...Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-ready-to-retaliate-in-trade-war-freeland-warns-washington-2017-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-upgrades-to-the-former-cnrvia-rail-station-2017-02-09The city of Prince Rupert is looking to assess the condition of the collapsing former CNR/VIA Rail station that sits on the Waterfront at Rotary...Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-upgrades-to-the-former-cnrvia-rail-station-2017-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-road-vehicles-are-coming-start-preparing-now-there-is-little-doubt-that-the-introduction-of-autonomous-vehicles-av-will-have-a-profound-effect-on-land-transport-when-driverless-cars-buses-and-trucks-become-commercially-available-but-the-b-2017-02-08THERE is little doubt that the introduction of autonomous vehicles (AV) will have a profound effect on land transport when driverless cars, buses and...Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/autonomous-road-vehicles-are-coming-start-preparing-now-there-is-little-doubt-that-the-introduction-of-autonomous-vehicles-av-will-have-a-profound-effect-on-land-transport-when-driverless-cars-buses-and-trucks-become-commercially-available-but-the-b-2017-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bilateral-talks-ramp-up-as-canada-tries-to-avoid-us-trade-ire-2017-02-08Ottawa (AFP) - Canadian officials are reaching out to US counterparts in hopes of heading off possible trade disruptions as President Donald Trump...Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bilateral-talks-ramp-up-as-canada-tries-to-avoid-us-trade-ire-2017-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opening-up-canadian-innovation-data-if-the-federal-government-is-committed-to-open-innovation-data-why-is-our-intellectual-property-office-so-inaccessible-2017-02-08If the federal government is committed to open innovation data, why is our intellectual property office so inaccessible? To read full article click...Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opening-up-canadian-innovation-data-if-the-federal-government-is-committed-to-open-innovation-data-why-is-our-intellectual-property-office-so-inaccessible-2017-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-want-trudeau-to-stand-up-to-trump-even-if-it-leads-to-trade-war-poll-2017-02-08As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares for his first encounter with Donald Trump at the White House, a new poll conducted for The Globe and Mail...Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-want-trudeau-to-stand-up-to-trump-even-if-it-leads-to-trade-war-poll-2017-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-interview-opportunity-2017-canadian-federal-budget-2017-02-08Grant Thornton helps break down the Canadian federal budget for businesses and families TORONTO , Feb. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - In advance of Canada's...Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-interview-opportunity-2017-canadian-federal-budget-2017-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-on-pipelines-could-mean-less-oil-will-be-transported-by-rail-2017-02-07Big moves by the Canadian and U.S. governments on oil pipelines in recent months are threatening the long-term future of the main alternative: crude...Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-on-pipelines-could-mean-less-oil-will-be-transported-by-rail-2017-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tearing-up-nafta-would-be-devastating-major-us-business-lobbyist-2017-02-07The head of the biggest business lobby in the United States is warning against tearing up NAFTA, saying this would wreak havoc on the North American...Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tearing-up-nafta-would-be-devastating-major-us-business-lobbyist-2017-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-council-recommends-canada-embrace-trade-become-global-hub-to-jolt-economy-2017-02-07The federal government has an “economic imperative” to reject anti-trade sentiments and instead position Canada as a “global trading hub,” an...Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-council-recommends-canada-embrace-trade-become-global-hub-to-jolt-economy-2017-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-02-07Objective : To establish an internally managed Scholarship Fund in the name of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers to be known as the CARS...Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-scholarship-fund-2017-02-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-hamilton-light-rail-transit-project-2017-02-06Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx in Canada have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a contract to design, build, finance, operate...Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/io-and-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-hamilton-light-rail-transit-project-2017-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-board-approves-31-billion-2017-capital-program-2017-02-06The Board of Directors of Union Pacific approved its $3.1 billion capital program for 2017... To read full article click here .Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pacific-board-approves-31-billion-2017-capital-program-2017-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-surges-forward-2017-02-06The year 2017 will see construction on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project move into its next phase... To read full article click here.Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-surges-forward-2017-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-on-plans-for-phase-2-of-lrt-pushed-back-2017-02-06A report on the plans for the second phase of LRT scheduled to be made public Monday will be delayed by almost two weeks... To read full article...Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-on-plans-for-phase-2-of-lrt-pushed-back-2017-02-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-estimates-freight-railroads-will-spend-22-billion-on-capital-programs-in-2017-2017-02-02The Association of American Railroads (AAR) estimates U.S. freight railroads will spend an estimated $22 billion in 2017 on capital programs... To...Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-estimates-freight-railroads-will-spend-22-billion-on-capital-programs-in-2017-2017-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-go-or-both-del-duca-and-metrolinx-will-make-hamilton-announcement-thursday-2017-02-02Hamilton could learn the fate of its light rail transit (LRT) A line Thursday morning when the province and Metrolinx make a joint announcement at...Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-go-or-both-del-duca-and-metrolinx-will-make-hamilton-announcement-thursday-2017-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/creel-takes-the-throttle-at-cp-2017-02-01Keith Creel has assumed his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific, becoming the 17th person to lead the railroad...Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/creel-takes-the-throttle-at-cp-2017-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-very-feasible-possibility-in-halifax-via-rail-president-says-2017-02-01Work is well underway to try to make commuter rail service a reality for Halifax... To read full article click Here.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-very-feasible-possibility-in-halifax-via-rail-president-says-2017-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-call-for-boost-to-tax-competativeness-2017-02-01Industry body Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) has urged the Canadian Government to create a globally competitive business tax structure...Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-call-for-boost-to-tax-competativeness-2017-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-project-financial-information-note-2017-02-01MONTRÉAL, Jan. 31, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - With new ridership data that includes the three new downtown stations announced on November 25, 2016 , CDPQ...Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-project-financial-information-note-2017-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yedlin-trade-threats-bring-more-uncertainty-for-canadian-economy-2017-02-01That was among the key messages Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz offered during an interview Tuesday afternoon.. To read full article click here.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yedlin-trade-threats-bring-more-uncertainty-for-canadian-economy-2017-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-january-2017-2017-01-31Canada: Sersa Total Track has been awarded a three-year grinding contract to remove corrugation and reprofile the rails on Toronto Transit...Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-january-2017-2017-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boosting-economic-growth-in-rural-ontario-2017-01-31Ontario is supporting local projects that will attract investment, create jobs and boost economic growth in rural communities through the renewed...Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boosting-economic-growth-in-rural-ontario-2017-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsj-csx-full-steam-ahead-in-harrison-ceo-talks-2017-01-31CSX Corp. has entered into discussions with Canadian Pacific Railway's outgoing chief executive officer, E. Hunter Harrison, about potentially...Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsj-csx-full-steam-ahead-in-harrison-ceo-talks-2017-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-may-scare-of-manufacturing-in-canada-2017-01-31OTTAWA - Many large companies are becoming gun-shy about making new investments in Canada because of Donald Trump's hardline stance on firms...Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-may-scare-of-manufacturing-in-canada-2017-01-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-20-import-tax-good-news-for-canadian-oil-patch-2017-01-30CALGARY (Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial 20% tax on imports from Mexico to pay for a border wall would come as a second...Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-20-import-tax-good-news-for-canadian-oil-patch-2017-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-signs-executive-order-on-trade-deals-2017-01-30A week since being sworn in as the 45th president of the Unites States, Donald Trump has taken full advantage of his authority as commander in chief...Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-signs-executive-order-on-trade-deals-2017-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-celebrating-75-years-2017-01-27Spokane, Wash.-based HOTSTART, a leading developer and manufacturer of diesel engine block heaters, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout...Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-celebrating-75-years-2017-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-need-physical-fail-safe-capabilities-to-reduce-collision-risk-tsb-2017-01-27The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reiterated Wednesday its recommendation for “additional physical defenses” on railways in case crews fail...Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-need-physical-fail-safe-capabilities-to-reduce-collision-risk-tsb-2017-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-house-of-commons-readies-to-resume-its-work-trudeau-shuffles-his-parliamentarysecretaries-2017-01-27With the House of Commons set to resume activity next week — its first sitting since before Christmas — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his...Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-house-of-commons-readies-to-resume-its-work-trudeau-shuffles-his-parliamentarysecretaries-2017-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-to-cut-rates-for-ethanol-shippers-using-dot-117s-2017-01-27Starting April 1, 2017, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned Class I railway will offer discounts of $300 per carload for ethanol shippers that opt to use...Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-to-cut-rates-for-ethanol-shippers-using-dot-117s-2017-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-start-eyed-for-huge-montreal-lrt-project-2017-01-26Preparatory work for Montreal’s new 27-station, 67-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) project continues at a breathtaking pace as proponents CDPQ...Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-start-eyed-for-huge-montreal-lrt-project-2017-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eyes-expanding-trade-to-far-east-2017-01-26But one observer says that while the Trudeau government is on the right track with its focus on Asia, trade agreements with markets such as China and...Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eyes-expanding-trade-to-far-east-2017-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-downplays-chance-of-port-and-airport-privatization-2017-01-26The federal government’s decision to study privatizing the country’s ports and major airports is simply a matter of “exploring different...Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-downplays-chance-of-port-and-airport-privatization-2017-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-strong-quarter-full-year-financial-and-operating-performance-2017-01-25CN’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial and operating results “demonstrated once again our ability to perform well in a mixed economic...Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-strong-quarter-full-year-financial-and-operating-performance-2017-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-is-optimistic-that-canada-wont-be-hurt-by-potential-nafta-changes-2017-01-25MONTREAL - Canadian National Railway says it's "cautiously optimistic" the country won't be hurt by potential changes to NAFTA even though the...Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-is-optimistic-that-canada-wont-be-hurt-by-potential-nafta-changes-2017-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-opportunity-for-sri-lanka-railways-2017-01-25To view tender click here.Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procurement-opportunity-for-sri-lanka-railways-2017-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-withdraws-us-from-trans-pacific-partnership-deal-2017-01-24US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formally withdrawing the country from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal,...Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-withdraws-us-from-trans-pacific-partnership-deal-2017-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-restricted-by-cp-non-compete-clause-2017-01-24The separation agreement Hunter Harrison signed when he quit his chief executive officer post at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. restricts To read full...Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-restricted-by-cp-non-compete-clause-2017-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ridley-terminals-donates-250k-to-support-rail-crossing-upgrades-2017-01-24In its single largest donation ever, Ridley Terminals Inc. announced on Monday it will be contributing $250,000 to the cause of upgrading five rail...Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ridley-terminals-donates-250k-to-support-rail-crossing-upgrades-2017-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-relations-may-side-step-nafta-says-ambassador-2017-01-24CALGARY—Canada’s ambassador to the United States says talks on trade issues are imminent and some deals might end up sidestepping the three-way North...Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-relations-may-side-step-nafta-says-ambassador-2017-01-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-ready-to-work-with-trump-on-some-of-his-most-ambitious-goals-2017-01-23The Association of American Railroads issued this statement on Donald Trump's inauguration day:.. To read full article click here.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-ready-to-work-with-trump-on-some-of-his-most-ambitious-goals-2017-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pm-cabinet-to-discuss-trumps-plans-on-nafta-trade-deal-2017-01-23Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have arrived for a three-day retreat in Calgary, Alberta province, to discuss the...Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pm-cabinet-to-discuss-trumps-plans-on-nafta-trade-deal-2017-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-project-fails-to-get-green-light-from-quebecs-environmental-review-agency-2017-01-23The proposed light-rail project, which would link downtown Montreal with the South Shore and West Island, is incomplete and requires a more in-depth...Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-project-fails-to-get-green-light-from-quebecs-environmental-review-agency-2017-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-2017-bnsf-plans-34b-in-2017-capital-spending-2017-01-20BNSF Railway Company (BNSF ) on Jan. 19 announced its 2017 capital expenditure plan will be approximately $3.4 billion... To read full article click...Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-2017-bnsf-plans-34b-in-2017-capital-spending-2017-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-launches-first-phase-of-10-year-vision-with-expanded-skytrain-service-2017-01-20TransLink has announced the start of Phase One of its expanded transit services that will be available in 2017 in conjunction with the 10-Year Vision...Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-launches-first-phase-of-10-year-vision-with-expanded-skytrain-service-2017-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-finally-makes-connection-mayor-announces-2017-01-20The massive machines boring Ottawa's 2.5-kilometre light rail tunnel have finally met in the middle, the mayor announced Thursday.... To read full...Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-finally-makes-connection-mayor-announces-2017-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-appoints-sylvia-newell-as-president-2017-01-20CARS board of directors voted unanimously to appoint Sylvia Newell as president effective January 23, 2017. The title of president better reflects...Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-appoints-sylvia-newell-as-president-2017-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/path-provides-ptc-sleep-apnea-monitoring-update-2017-01-19PATH said it remains on pace to complete PTC installation by the end of 2018. About 91 percent of PATH employees have been trained in PTC. To read...Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/path-provides-ptc-sleep-apnea-monitoring-update-2017-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railterm-takes-quality-management-to-a-new-level-by-earning-iso-90012015-certification-2017-01-19Dorval, Quebec – January 16th, 2017 –RailTerm is pleased to announce that they are now ISO 9001:2015 quality management certified by BSI under...Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railterm-takes-quality-management-to-a-new-level-by-earning-iso-90012015-certification-2017-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ceo-hunter-harrison-stepping-down-to-take-new-job-2017-01-19Hunter Harrison has struck a surprise deal to step down as CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. five months ahead of schedule, apparently so he can...Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ceo-hunter-harrison-stepping-down-to-take-new-job-2017-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-now-closed-for-the-cars-supplier-breakfast-2017-01-19Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-now-closed-for-the-cars-supplier-breakfast-2017-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-first-s200-lrv-arrives-for-sfmta-2017-01-18On Jan. 16, Siemens delivered its first new S200 light rail vehicle to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA ). This is the first...Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-first-s200-lrv-arrives-for-sfmta-2017-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kevin-oleary-to-enter-conservative-leadership-race-today-2017-01-18Businessman Kevin O'Leary will enter the Conservative leadership race Wednesday, CBC News has learned... To read full article click hereWed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kevin-oleary-to-enter-conservative-leadership-race-today-2017-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-given-advance-notice-of-trumps-nafta-demands-2017-01-18Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, chosen by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to reshape U.S. trade policy, has informed Canada that rules of origin...Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-given-advance-notice-of-trumps-nafta-demands-2017-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-rebranding-as-wsp-2017-01-17WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff announced Jan. 12 that it will assume the WSP name effective May 2017... To read full article click here.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-rebranding-as-wsp-2017-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-movement-going-well-2017-01-17Canada’s top grain monitor says the movement of this year’s harvest from Prairie farms to western ports is “going well” four years after a bumper...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-movement-going-well-2017-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-recognized-for-work-on-17-of-canadas-largest-infrastructure-projects-2017-01-17Parsons has announced that the corporation has received a platinum ranking in ReNew Canada’s 2017 Top 100 Infrastructure Projects report for its work...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-recognized-for-work-on-17-of-canadas-largest-infrastructure-projects-2017-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-invests-503-billion-in-rail-infrastructure-2017-01-17China plans to spend 3.5 trillion yuan ($503 billion) to expand its railway system by 2020 as it turns to investments in infrastructure to bolster...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-invests-503-billion-in-rail-infrastructure-2017-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/only-a-few-spots-remain-2017-01-17Only a few spaces left for sponsorship for CARS Supplier Suite. An effective and affordable option to host your guests before and after the Canadian...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/only-a-few-spots-remain-2017-01-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-shows-free-trade-can-be-challenged-walkom-2017-01-16Give Donald Trump credit for this. The U.S. president-elect might not be everybody’s favourite person. But he is showing that governments can...Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-shows-free-trade-can-be-challenged-walkom-2017-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-uk-trade-deal-could-be-in-the-works-in-post-brexit-future-2017-01-16Canada-U.K. trade deal could be in the works in post-Brexit future.... To read full article click here.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-uk-trade-deal-could-be-in-the-works-in-post-brexit-future-2017-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-may-have-delivery-drones-in-service-by-late-2017-2017-01-16Don't look now, but Canada might just join the likes of France and the UK in ushering in the courier drone era... To read full article click here.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-may-have-delivery-drones-in-service-by-late-2017-2017-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-space-remains-for-the-cars-breakfast-feb-3rd-2017-01-16Registration is almost full for the CARS breakfast being held on February 3rd, 2017 at the Bonaventure Hotel. For more details on this event or to...Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-space-remains-for-the-cars-breakfast-feb-3rd-2017-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seeks-indian-support-for-its-infrastructure-bank-2017-01-13Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/56500629.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppstFri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seeks-indian-support-for-its-infrastructure-bank-2017-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-takes-over-as-head-of-canada-us-committee-2017-01-13Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given additional duties to Transport Minister Marc Garneau, naming the former astronaut chair of the cabinet...Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-takes-over-as-head-of-canada-us-committee-2017-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bombardier-consortium-wins-large-paris-commuter-rail-contract-2017-01-12MONTREAL — A consortium including Alstom and Bombardier has won a commuter rail contract for the Paris region that could eventually be worth about...Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bombardier-consortium-wins-large-paris-commuter-rail-contract-2017-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-watco-wtc-announce-mexico-refined-energy-products-terminal-to-facilitate-increased-us-export-of-liquid-fuels-2017-01-12Kansas City Southern (KCS) ( KSU ), Watco Companies, LLC (Watco) and WTC Industrial (WTC), today announced a joint venture investment which will...Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kcs-watco-wtc-announce-mexico-refined-energy-products-terminal-to-facilitate-increased-us-export-of-liquid-fuels-2017-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-aims-for-intelligent-connected-locomotives-2017-01-12ZTR Control Systems, a supplier of monitoring and control systems for the railway and industrial off-road equipment markets since 1987, is focusing...Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-aims-for-intelligent-connected-locomotives-2017-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aaa-canada-adds-the-transportation-sector-to-its-specialized-services-offer-an-integrated-business-model-that-reflects-the-evolution-of-the-aerospace-and-transportation-industries-2017-01-12Montréal, January 11, 2017 – With its established presence in the Aerospace sector, AAA Canada, a subsidiary of the European group AAA, today...Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aaa-canada-adds-the-transportation-sector-to-its-specialized-services-offer-an-integrated-business-model-that-reflects-the-evolution-of-the-aerospace-and-transportation-industries-2017-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/desjardins-bridge-one-piece-of-hamilton-go-rail-expansion-2017-01-11Down in the "H" part of the "GTHA", a series of rail infrastructure improvements are being made that will enable more frequent GO Train service to...Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/desjardins-bridge-one-piece-of-hamilton-go-rail-expansion-2017-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-keen-to-boost-ties-seal-trade-pact-with-india-2017-01-11Canada is keen to boost its business ties with India and is moving forward with attempts to seal a trade pact with the South Asian country, Canada’s...Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-keen-to-boost-ties-seal-trade-pact-with-india-2017-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-welcome-new-labour-minister-2017-01-11LAVAL, QC , Jan. 10, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - The Teamsters Union, which represents over 115,000 workers across the country, is congratulating Patricia...Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-welcome-new-labour-minister-2017-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-chrystia-freeland-replaces-stephane-dion-at-foreign-affairs-2017-01-11OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up his cabinet Tuesday in a bid to adjust to the upheaval wrought by incoming American president Donald...Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-chrystia-freeland-replaces-stephane-dion-at-foreign-affairs-2017-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-closes-railway-capital-structure-consultation-2017-01-10The Canadian Transportation Agency recently invited submissions regarding a consultation on the methodology for determining the capital structure.....Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-closes-railway-capital-structure-consultation-2017-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-minister-chrystia-freeland-is-on-the-right-road-but-its-rockyahead-2017-01-10In a slew of speeches over the past couple months, including one on Thursday in Montreal, Chrystia Freeland, our international trade minister, has...Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-minister-chrystia-freeland-is-on-the-right-road-but-its-rockyahead-2017-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-2017-01-10Canadian Press is reporting that as many as six ministers will be involved in the Tuesday shuffle. Among those named in the CP... To read full...Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-cabinet-shuffle-2017-01-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-world-canada-politics-business-health-entertainment-technology-science-video-canada-bc-vancouver-considering-options-to-bypass-cn-crossings-now-returned-to-active-use-2017-01-09A sudden increase in East Vancouver train traffic has the city planning to bypass the rail line's road crossings altogether... To read full article...Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opinion-world-canada-politics-business-health-entertainment-technology-science-video-canada-bc-vancouver-considering-options-to-bypass-cn-crossings-now-returned-to-active-use-2017-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/even-in-the-age-of-trump-there-are-us-trade-opportunities-for-canada-2017-01-09Fluidconcepts has produced office furnishing for MGM Studios, H&R Block and Variety magazine, among other U.S. clients. Indeed, while the workspace...Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/even-in-the-age-of-trump-there-are-us-trade-opportunities-for-canada-2017-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-freight-rail-outlook-2017-01-09If 2016’s wild, throw-predictions-out-the-window runaway freight train of a Presidential election taught us anything, it’s that nothing is ever a...Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2017-freight-rail-outlook-2017-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-breakfast-feb-3rd-space-is-limited-2017-01-09CARS will be hosting a members' breakfast on Feb 3rd at the Hotel Bonaventure in the Salon Ville-Marie beginning at 9:00AM. The event will take place...Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-breakfast-feb-3rd-space-is-limited-2017-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-shakes-up-the-building-before-moving-it-2017-01-06Amtrak announced Jan. 4 several significant management and organizational changes instituted by President and CEO Wick Moorman.... To read full...Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-shakes-up-the-building-before-moving-it-2017-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amidst-concerns-optimism-for-2017-2017-01-06When Herbert Hoover was President and Republicans controlled the White House and both congressional chambers, there was produced the 1930...Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amidst-concerns-optimism-for-2017-2017-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-and-canada-falling-behind-china-in-race-for-renewable-energy-2017-01-06China is rapidly gaining dominance in the fast-growing, global renewable energy market, as state-owned companies make massive overseas investments to...Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-and-canada-falling-behind-china-in-race-for-renewable-energy-2017-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-in-top-25-of-list-of-biggest-infrastructure-projects-for-2017-2017-01-06Edmonton may not have the best track record with large infrastructure but it is still building in the big leagues... To read full article click here.Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-in-top-25-of-list-of-biggest-infrastructure-projects-for-2017-2017-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dynamic-growth-in-pei-manufacturing-increasing-2017-01-05P.E.I. manufacturers are leading Atlantic Canada in growth, and doing so in dramatic fashion... To read full article click here.Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dynamic-growth-in-pei-manufacturing-increasing-2017-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-canadians-want-new-tariffs-on-us-goods-if-trump-pulls-out-of-nafta-nanos-survey-2017-01-05The majority of Canadians support or somewhat support applying new tariffs and duties to American-made goods if the U.S. pulls out of the North...Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/most-canadians-want-new-tariffs-on-us-goods-if-trump-pulls-out-of-nafta-nanos-survey-2017-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-breakfast-february-3rd-hotel-bonaventure-2017-01-05The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation and Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission confirmed to...Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-breakfast-february-3rd-hotel-bonaventure-2017-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caterpillar-names-new-ceo-makes-executive-appointments-2017-01-04Jim Umpleby will take the helm of Caterpillar Inc. Jan. 1, 2017 and three newly appointed executives will support him... To read full article click...Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caterpillar-names-new-ceo-makes-executive-appointments-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fl-is-all-aboard-florida-installing-positive-train-control-along-its-tracks-2017-01-04All Aboard Florida has said it will include a positive-train-control system along its corridor, but details remain unclear, even as progress with the...Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fl-is-all-aboard-florida-installing-positive-train-control-along-its-tracks-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-outlook-2017-air-and-rail-ready-to-bulk-up-2017-01-042017 is shaping up to be a year of self-improvement in B.C.’s transportation sector as railways look to increase efficiency at export terminals and...Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-outlook-2017-air-and-rail-ready-to-bulk-up-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-mayor-mulls-lrt-connection-to-ottawa-2017-01-04Gatineau’s mayor says a Light Rail Transit line could connect both sides of the Ottawa River... To read full article click here.Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatineau-mayor-mulls-lrt-connection-to-ottawa-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-set-for-stormy-days-with-new-us-trade-representative-former-diplomat-2017-01-04MONTREAL – Canada faces “stormy days” ahead on softwood lumber and other issues with the U.S. after incoming president Donald Trump picked someone...Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-set-for-stormy-days-with-new-us-trade-representative-former-diplomat-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opportunity-to-co-host-cars-supplier-suite-2017-01-04CARS is once again hosting a Supplier Suite on February 3rd at the Bonaventure Hotel in the St. Pierre Room. This is an effective and affordable...Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opportunity-to-co-host-cars-supplier-suite-2017-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-canada-kicks-off-new-carbon-tax-2017-01-03The Canadian province of Alberta has started the new year with a carbon levy, which together with tougher rules for large industrial emitters will...Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-canada-kicks-off-new-carbon-tax-2017-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdcad-canadian-dollar-quiet-as-markets-closed-for-new-years-2017-01-03The Canadian dollar is steady in the Monday session. Currently, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3420 To read full article click here.Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdcad-canadian-dollar-quiet-as-markets-closed-for-new-years-2017-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-honourable-marc-garneau-minister-of-transportation-and-andy-byford-chief-executive-officer-of-the-toronto-transit-commission-confirmed-to-speak-2017-01-03CARS will be hosting a members' breakfast on Feb 3rd at the Hotel Bonaventure in the Salon Ville-Marie beginning at 9:00AM. The event will take place...Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-honourable-marc-garneau-minister-of-transportation-and-andy-byford-chief-executive-officer-of-the-toronto-transit-commission-confirmed-to-speak-2017-01-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-signed-for-sale-of-churchill-port-hudson-bay-rail-line-2016-12-23The process has begun to transfer the assets from OmniTrax Canada to a group of northern Manitoba First Nations, known as the Missinippi Rail...Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-signed-for-sale-of-churchill-port-hudson-bay-rail-line-2016-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-to-expand-preclearance-us-canada-travel-winding-through-parliament-2016-12-23A new law passed by U.S. Congress will make it easier passengers to clear customs before leaving Canada at several locations -- once Canadian...Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-to-expand-preclearance-us-canada-travel-winding-through-parliament-2016-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-not-broken-so-no-need-for-trump-to-fix-it-freeland-2016-12-23OTTAWA – Donald Trump has pledged to fix a lot of broken things when he becomes U.S. president... To read full article click here.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-not-broken-so-no-need-for-trump-to-fix-it-freeland-2016-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/inside-track-holiday-distribution-2016-12-23Please note that the daily news brief will not be distrubuted from December 26th - January 1st. CARS office will be closed from December 26th -...Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/inside-track-holiday-distribution-2016-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/state-of-the-art-grain-terminal-coming-to-vancouver-2016-12-22For the first time in decades, British Columbia’s Port of Vancouver will be gaining a new grain terminal to boost cross-continental efficiency...Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/state-of-the-art-grain-terminal-coming-to-vancouver-2016-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-acquire-nomad-digital-worlds-leading-provider-of-connectivity-solutions-to-the-railway-industry-2016-12-22Alstom has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Nomad Holdings... To read full article click here .Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-acquire-nomad-digital-worlds-leading-provider-of-connectivity-solutions-to-the-railway-industry-2016-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-urged-to-think-national-dream-on-infrastructure-2016-12-22Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has the opportunity to reshape the economy for generations with a bold plan to invest in airports, railways...Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-urged-to-think-national-dream-on-infrastructure-2016-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conductix-wampfler-electrifies-rtgs-in-montreal-2016-12-22Conductix-Wampfler has completed what it claimed was Canada’s first electrified rubber-tyred gantry (E-RTG) container crane conversion at the Port of...Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conductix-wampfler-electrifies-rtgs-in-montreal-2016-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-joins-new-west-partnership-trade-agreement-2016-12-22In mid-November, Manitoba joined British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan in the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), a barrier-free,...Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-joins-new-west-partnership-trade-agreement-2016-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-is-hosting-a-supplier-breakfast-2016-12-21SAVE THE DATE!! CARS will be hosting a members breakfast on Feb 3rd at the Hotel Bonaventure in the Salon Ville-Marie beginning at 9:00AM. The event...Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-is-hosting-a-supplier-breakfast-2016-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-repurchasing-up-to-484mm-common-shares-2016-12-21CN announced that it will repurchase common shares under a specific share repurchase program. The purchase will form part of the Normal Course Issuer...Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-repurchasing-up-to-484mm-common-shares-2016-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-buy-nomad-digital-2016-12-21UK: Alstom announced on December 21 that it had signed an agreement to buy onboard connectivity technology company Nomad Digital for an undisclosed...Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-buy-nomad-digital-2016-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pan-am-southern-and-pan-am-railways-take-action-to-protect-services-over-tracks-used-with-massachusetts-bay-transit-authority-2016-12-21NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan Am Southern LLC (PAS) and Pan Am Railways (PAR) today served default and dispute notices...Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pan-am-southern-and-pan-am-railways-take-action-to-protect-services-over-tracks-used-with-massachusetts-bay-transit-authority-2016-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-klw-a-new-breed-of-repowers-2016-12-20Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW) h as repowered, refurbished, remanufactured, and/or upgraded more than 400 locomotives since its establishment in...Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-klw-a-new-breed-of-repowers-2016-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baffinland-iron-mines-phase-2-plan-gets-sent-back-to-nunavut-planning-commission-2016-12-20The Nunavut Impact Review Board is sending Baffinland's Phase 2 project proposal back to the Nunavut Planning Commission... To read full article...Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/baffinland-iron-mines-phase-2-plan-gets-sent-back-to-nunavut-planning-commission-2016-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-underwater-tunnels-encourage-high-speed-rail-expansion-2016-12-20By AsiaToday reporter Jina Koh - The Eurasia Tunnel, the first-ever road tunnel linking Asia and Europe, will be fully operational on Dec. 20. People...Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-underwater-tunnels-encourage-high-speed-rail-expansion-2016-12-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/south-korea-has-big-target-in-sight-for-its-bullet-trains-2016-12-19South Korea is looking to enter the global high-speed rail market dominated by Japan and China, with its sights set on the upcoming deal... To read...Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/south-korea-has-big-target-in-sight-for-its-bullet-trains-2016-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-trade-deal-ceta-will-fuel-rampant-eu-inequality-2016-12-19CETA is an EU-Canada trade deal just like controversial EU-US deal TTIP. It was secretly negotiated over five years.. To read full article click here.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-trade-deal-ceta-will-fuel-rampant-eu-inequality-2016-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-fell-08-per-cent-in-october-2016-12-16OTTAWA — Canadian factory sales unexpectedly fell in October, hurt by the primary metal, petroleum and coal product and machinery industries... To...Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-fell-08-per-cent-in-october-2016-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-project-partnerships-to-promote-multimodal-access-to-stations-2016-12-16MONTRÉAL, Dec. 16, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - CDPQ Infra announced today a series of partnership that will allow future REM users to access stations through...Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rem-project-partnerships-to-promote-multimodal-access-to-stations-2016-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-finalizes-rule-for-board-initiated-investigations-2016-12-15The Surface Transportation Board announced Dec. 14 that it has adopted a final rule to establish procedures for Board-initiated investigations .. To...Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-finalizes-rule-for-board-initiated-investigations-2016-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-cp-appoints-jane-l-peverett-to-its-board-of-directors-2016-12-15CALGARY , Dec. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced that Jane L. Peverett has been appointed to its...Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-cp-appoints-jane-l-peverett-to-its-board-of-directors-2016-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-sees-improved-profit-next-year-as-cost-cutting-takes-hold-2016-12-15Bombardier Inc. says it expects to improve profit and grow revenue next year as it cranks up sales of rail equipment and C Series planes while the...Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-sees-improved-profit-next-year-as-cost-cutting-takes-hold-2016-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-minister-supports-mayors-call-for-end-to-freight-related-west-coast-express-delays-2016-12-14Transit minister supports mayors' call for end to freight-related West Coast Express delays.. To read full article click here.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-minister-supports-mayors-call-for-end-to-freight-related-west-coast-express-delays-2016-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-state-of-the-art-transit-system-to-use-54-new-otis-elevators-2016-12-14OTTAWA, Ontario , Dec. 13, 2016 /CNW/ -- Otis , the world's leading manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products, including elevators,...Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-state-of-the-art-transit-system-to-use-54-new-otis-elevators-2016-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-early-action-to-improve-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-2016-12-14Improving access to job opportunities for Canadians and creating the conditions for growth will help families in the middle class and those working...Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-early-action-to-improve-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-2016-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industrie-2030-cmes-plan-to-double-output-and-exports-2016-12-14Manufacturing is the single most important and largest economic sector in Canada, creating close to three of every $10 of national wealth. Yet, it’s...Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industrie-2030-cmes-plan-to-double-output-and-exports-2016-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-providing-ca334m-in-gas-tax-funds-for-transit-improvements-2016-12-13Transit systems throughout Ontario are set to undergo improvements in 2017 with CA$334.5 million (US$254.4 million) being allocated to 99 communities...Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-providing-ca334m-in-gas-tax-funds-for-transit-improvements-2016-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/border-crossing-bill-will-ease-rail-travel-to-from-canada-2016-12-13BURLINGTON— A bill headed to the desk of President Barack Obama for his signature is a big step toward restoring Amtrak passenger rail service...Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/border-crossing-bill-will-ease-rail-travel-to-from-canada-2016-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-trade-rules-can-canada-turn-to-if-trump-rips-up-nafta-2016-12-13Many Canadian businesses are bracing for the next ball to drop on @realDonaldTrump... To read full article click here.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-trade-rules-can-canada-turn-to-if-trump-rips-up-nafta-2016-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commons-committee-should-probe-federal-it-procurement-practices-says-ndp-mp-2016-12-13The NDP's critic for procurement says MPs should conduct an inquiry into federal purchasing practices... To read full article click here.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commons-committee-should-probe-federal-it-procurement-practices-says-ndp-mp-2016-12-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-acquires-canadian-rail-company-iders-2016-12-12GE Transportation has announced the acquisition of Canada-based Iders, an electronic product design and manufacturing company for the rail...Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-acquires-canadian-rail-company-iders-2016-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canadian-rail-regulators-sign-mou-2016-12-12The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) and Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) will share information under a new memorandum of understanding...Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canadian-rail-regulators-sign-mou-2016-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/en-rail-line-will-be-running-within-a-year-developer-predicts-2016-12-09E&N rail line will be running within a year, developer predicts... To read full article click here.Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/en-rail-line-will-be-running-within-a-year-developer-predicts-2016-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-grain-export-terminal-proposed-for-vancouver-2016-12-09A second, new grain export terminal proposed for the Port of Vancouver, is welcome news, says University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist...Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-grain-export-terminal-proposed-for-vancouver-2016-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-seeks-input-on-hazmat-transportation-by-rail-2016-12-09Transport Canada is soliciting public feedback on how hazardous materials are transported by rail as part of the agency's effort to update training...Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-seeks-input-on-hazmat-transportation-by-rail-2016-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-parliament-committee-says-reject-eu-canada-trade-deal-2016-12-09An EU-Canada free trade deal will destroy jobs in Europe and should be rejected, a committee of the European Parliament concluded on Thursday... To...Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-parliament-committee-says-reject-eu-canada-trade-deal-2016-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-update-for-uavs-in-civil-infrastructure-living-in-the-drone-age-2016-12-08From bridge inspections in Minnesota to railways in Canada, drones are helping to create better infrastructures, bridging many times distances and...Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/market-update-for-uavs-in-civil-infrastructure-living-in-the-drone-age-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/berlin-plans-major-light-rail-expansion-2016-12-08THE recently-elected Berlin City "Red-Red-Green" coalition government comprising the SPD or Social Democrats... To read full article click here.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/berlin-plans-major-light-rail-expansion-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-completes-grail-acquisition-2016-12-08THE Australian subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), United States, has completed the acquisition of Glencore Rail (GRail) for $A 1.14bn ($US 846m)...Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-completes-grail-acquisition-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pipeline-rail-projects-could-bring-tar-sands-oil-to-bay-area-2016-12-08"Linke" party and the Greens has concluded a wide-ranging coalition agreement covering all aspects of the city's government, including a major...Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pipeline-rail-projects-could-bring-tar-sands-oil-to-bay-area-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-benefits-program-on-track-to-create-hundreds-of-local-jobs-2016-12-08Kathleen Wynne announces deal between government, business, labour to ensure 10% of work hours go to disadvantaged local community members in...Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/community-benefits-program-on-track-to-create-hundreds-of-local-jobs-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-leapfrogs-canada-as-us-trading-partner-what-must-trump-thinkits-potentially-bad-news-for-the-great-white-north-but-probably-worse-news-for-donald-trump-mexico-has-become-a-larger-trading-partner-of-the-us-than-canada-2016-12-08It’s potentially bad news for the Great White North, but probably worse news for Donald Trump: Mexico has become a larger trading partner of the U.S....Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-leapfrogs-canada-as-us-trading-partner-what-must-trump-thinkits-potentially-bad-news-for-the-great-white-north-but-probably-worse-news-for-donald-trump-mexico-has-become-a-larger-trading-partner-of-the-us-than-canada-2016-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-perspective-systems-integration-via-a-technology-driven-engineering-firm-2016-12-07Parsons is a systems integrator that is deeply vested in PTC implementation... To read full article click here.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-perspective-systems-integration-via-a-technology-driven-engineering-firm-2016-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evergreen-extension-opens-in-metro-vancouver-2016-12-07The extension will provide service between Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby and Vancouver and carry an estimated 70,000 people per day by 2021... To...Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/evergreen-extension-opens-in-metro-vancouver-2016-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carbon-tax-revenues-should-go-to-oil-industry-says-capp-2016-12-07Canada's petroleum industry lobby group told the federal government this summer that carbon tax revenues from oil and gas should be pumped back into...Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carbon-tax-revenues-should-go-to-oil-industry-says-capp-2016-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-hits-11b-in-october-after-record-high-in-september-2016-12-07OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit narrowed to $1.1 billion in October, the smallest shortfall since January, after hitting a...Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-hits-11b-in-october-after-record-high-in-september-2016-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-safety-advisory-more-cameras-operational-testing-radio-communications-and-sleep-apnea-testing-2016-12-06The Federal Railroad Administration on Dec. 3 issued Safety Advisory 2016-03 “to stress to passenger and commuter railroads the importance of taking...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-safety-advisory-more-cameras-operational-testing-radio-communications-and-sleep-apnea-testing-2016-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-makes-canada-so-attractive-to-global-job-seekers-2016-12-06LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is to overhaul the running of its rail network to give service operators a role in managing the tracks their trains use to...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-makes-canada-so-attractive-to-global-job-seekers-2016-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-citadis-spirit-begins-train-dynamic-testing-in-ottawa-2016-12-06Alstom’s Citadis Spirit begins train dynamic testing in Ottawa :Alstom’s Citadis Spirit, a 100% low-floor light rail vehicle designed for North...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstoms-citadis-spirit-begins-train-dynamic-testing-in-ottawa-2016-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-tax-season-cbc-securedrop-photo-galleries-global-trade-more-important-than-ever-chrystia-freeland-tells-toronto-audience-2016-12-06Ottawa is more in favour than ever of global trade and signing free trade amendments, despite recent moves toward protectionism in other countries,...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-tax-season-cbc-securedrop-photo-galleries-global-trade-more-important-than-ever-chrystia-freeland-tells-toronto-audience-2016-12-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/todays-top-supply-chain-and-logistics-news-from-wsj-2016-12-05The commodities downturn is hitting the rail equipment industry hard . With a fifth of the railcars in North America now sitting idle and orders and...Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/todays-top-supply-chain-and-logistics-news-from-wsj-2016-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-evergreen-extension-2016-12-05The Evergreen rapid transit extension is now open, connecting the cities of Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burnaby to Metro Vancouver’s existing SkyTrain...Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-evergreen-extension-2016-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vehicle-testing-marks-next-big-milestone-for-o-train-confederation-line-2016-12-05A major milestone in the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project was celebrated today as the first light rail vehicle (LRV)...Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vehicle-testing-marks-next-big-milestone-for-o-train-confederation-line-2016-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-bi-weekly-report-of-federal-and-provincial-government-developments-2016-12-05Federal Government Developments (Departments and Regulations) · On November 29, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will host a First...Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-bi-weekly-report-of-federal-and-provincial-government-developments-2016-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-not-worried-about-trump-but-lumber-quota-concerns-linger-2016-12-02Execs at CN and CP not concerned about U.S. president-elect's threat to alter NAFTA yet, even see some upside from US$1T infrastructure pledge. To...Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-not-worried-about-trump-but-lumber-quota-concerns-linger-2016-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lambton-college-to-train-future-conductors-2016-12-02The campus was selected as one of only a handful of Canadian colleges to offer the training program... To read full article click here.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lambton-college-to-train-future-conductors-2016-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/who-benefits-most-from-canadas-pipelineapprovals-2016-12-02Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Cenovus Energy Inc., Imperial Oil Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc. are expected to be the primary beneficiaries of the...Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/who-benefits-most-from-canadas-pipelineapprovals-2016-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-positive-about-trump-despite-concerns-about-lumber-quotas-2016-12-01MONTREAL — Canada's two largest railways are positive about the impact of a Donald Trump presidency despite some concern about the possibility of...Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-positive-about-trump-despite-concerns-about-lumber-quotas-2016-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ag-explores-ottawas-lrt-readiness-in-annual-report-2016-12-01Wondering exactly how the city will transition from moving thousands of transit riders on buses one day to moving them by light rail the next? To...Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ag-explores-ottawas-lrt-readiness-in-annual-report-2016-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-invest-300k-in-quebec-steel-firm-looking-to-automate-its-machinery-2016-12-01LAC-DROLET, Que.—Steel fabricator Acier Fastech is kicking off a modernization project with the help of a federal government loan. To read full...Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-invest-300k-in-quebec-steel-firm-looking-to-automate-its-machinery-2016-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-to-host-first-ministers-meeting-and-meet-with-national-indigenous-leaders-2016-11-30Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that he will host a First Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) and a meeting with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-to-host-first-ministers-meeting-and-meet-with-national-indigenous-leaders-2016-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-week-proclaimed-in-saskatchewan-2016-11-30The Government of Saskatchewan today proclaimed November 28 to December 2, 2016, as Manufacturing Week in Saskatchewan... To read full article click...Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-week-proclaimed-in-saskatchewan-2016-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-launches-twitter-service-for-7-go-transit-rail-lines-2016-11-30Metrolinx has launched a new Twitter service to help commuters track their ride... To read full article click here.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-launches-twitter-service-for-7-go-transit-rail-lines-2016-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transportation-strategy-to-address-fair-rail-for-grain-farmers-2016-11-30WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. — On Nov. 3, 2016, the Transport Minister of Canada, Marc Garneau, announced the Transportation 2030 strategy.. To read full...Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transportation-strategy-to-address-fair-rail-for-grain-farmers-2016-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-updates-on-ptc-uneven-progress-2016-11-29The Federal Railroad Administration on Nov. 28 released third quarter 2016 data submitted by railroads on their progress in implementing Positive...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-updates-on-ptc-uneven-progress-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-to-fra-ptc-is-not-off-the-shelf-2016-11-29The Association of American Railroads replied on Nov. 28 to the Federal Railroad Administration's third quarter 2016 data in the implementation of...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-to-fra-ptc-is-not-off-the-shelf-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-montreal-rem-project-grows-by-three-stations-and-ca400m-2016-11-29The number of stations and the associated cost have grown for a proposed 41-mile light-rail system in Montréal, Québec... To read full article click...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-montreal-rem-project-grows-by-three-stations-and-ca400m-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coal-is-still-king-for-canadian-railways-despite-liberal-governments-energy-plant-phase-out-2016-11-29Despite the phasing out of coal-fired power plants, railways expect to ship more coal, not less, for the foreseeable future... To read full article...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coal-is-still-king-for-canadian-railways-despite-liberal-governments-energy-plant-phase-out-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-sends-eglinton-crosstown-finch-west-lrt-test-car-to-kingston-ont-for-trials-2016-11-29A prototype light-rail vehicle for Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT lines is en route to undergo testing — two years after Bombardier...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-sends-eglinton-crosstown-finch-west-lrt-test-car-to-kingston-ont-for-trials-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-the-future-of-the-us-canada-trade-relationship-in-light-of-the-election-2016-11-29The United States and Canada enjoy a unique bilateral relationship. That relationship reflects a unique friendship, underpinned by shared geography,...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-the-future-of-the-us-canada-trade-relationship-in-light-of-the-election-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uncertainty-over-canadas-economic-outlook-sets-bar-high-for-rate-change-poloz-says-2016-11-29Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz suggested that continued uncertainties surrounding Canada’s economic outlook have set the bar high for an...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uncertainty-over-canadas-economic-outlook-sets-bar-high-for-rate-change-poloz-says-2016-11-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regulations-amending-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-international-harmonization-update-2016-2016-11-27This amendment has several objectives. The first is to harmonize the TDGR with international regulatory requirements by updating the TDGR to...Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regulations-amending-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-international-harmonization-update-2016-2016-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-central-montreal-stations-added-to-lrt-plans-2016-11-27Quebec's pension fund manager wants to add three new central Montreal stations to its already ambitious electric light rail project, bringing the...Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-central-montreal-stations-added-to-lrt-plans-2016-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japan-waits-to-deal-direct-with-canada-on-trade-not-ready-to-abandon-tpp-envoy-2016-11-27OTTAWA — Japan wants Canada to join the fight against rising American protectionism, but that doesn't extend to reviving its own direct trade talks...Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/japan-waits-to-deal-direct-with-canada-on-trade-not-ready-to-abandon-tpp-envoy-2016-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-improving-go-train-service-with-new-upgrades-2016-11-25Don Yard Expansion Will Support More GO Train Trips Across the Region... To read full article click here.Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-improving-go-train-service-with-new-upgrades-2016-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-government-hosts-roundtable-on-aerospace-and-advanced-manufacturing-2016-11-25The Manitoba government hosted leaders from the province’s large and growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors at a roundtable today that...Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-government-hosts-roundtable-on-aerospace-and-advanced-manufacturing-2016-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-voice-and-video-recorders-on-board-all-locomotives-in-canada-2016-11-24Canada needs a law requiring on-board cab voice and video recordings in locomotives, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada suggested Tuesday......Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-reiterates-call-for-voice-and-video-recorders-on-board-all-locomotives-in-canada-2016-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineers-karen-hardie-named-one-of-canadas-most-powerful-women-2016-11-24VANCOUVER , Nov. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - Rocky Mountaineer, the world's largest privately owned luxury tourist train, is pleased to announce that Karen...Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineers-karen-hardie-named-one-of-canadas-most-powerful-women-2016-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrail-you-can-hear-the-whistle-blowing-the-train-is-on-the-track-2016-11-24THUNDER BAY – Transportation – Hydrail—hydrogen fuel cell railway traction—has been a long time in coming to Thunder Bay. Down here in North Carolina...Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hydrail-you-can-hear-the-whistle-blowing-the-train-is-on-the-track-2016-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-to-make-transit-announcement-2016-11-24Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, will make an important announcement about transit. He will be joined by Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO...Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-to-make-transit-announcement-2016-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-morneau-talks-collaboration-and-partnerships-with-municipal-leaders-2016-11-23Investing in infrastructure is key to strengthening the middle class and ensuring that Canadians have great communities to live in, clean water to...Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-morneau-talks-collaboration-and-partnerships-with-municipal-leaders-2016-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-331m-deal-to-operate-montreal-suburban-railway-network-2016-11-23Manufacturer already operates rail systems in Vancouver and Toronto, will now hire about 100 workers to operate Montreal-area commuter trains... To...Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-331m-deal-to-operate-montreal-suburban-railway-network-2016-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-canadian-stocks-to-buy-for-the-new-european-trade-deal-read-more-httpinvestorplacecom201611canadian-stocks-cni-mga-aguixzz4qpdlhzpc-2016-11-23Canadian stocks have seen heavy trading in recent sessions as many world events are shaping the future of the country. Investors should note that one...Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-canadian-stocks-to-buy-for-the-new-european-trade-deal-read-more-httpinvestorplacecom201611canadian-stocks-cni-mga-aguixzz4qpdlhzpc-2016-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-coal-phase-out-a-ho-hum-for-cn-cp-2016-11-23The phase-out of coal for electricity generation announced by Canada’s greenish Liberal government Nov. 21 will have no impact on the country’s Class...Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-coal-phase-out-a-ho-hum-for-cn-cp-2016-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-would-canada-us-trade-relations-look-like-without-nafta-2016-11-22Those of us who worked on the North American free-trade agreement, in my case as an outside legal adviser... To read full article click here.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-would-canada-us-trade-relations-look-like-without-nafta-2016-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-reaches-climate-change-agreement-2016-11-22Nova Scotia has reached an agreement-in-principle with the federal government that will protect Nova Scotians' pocketbooks and build upon the...Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-reaches-climate-change-agreement-2016-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-seeking-public-input-to-develop-the-2017-budget-2016-11-22For the third year in a row, Ontario is launching Budget Talks, an online consultation tool that allows the public to help shape policies and...Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-seeking-public-input-to-develop-the-2017-budget-2016-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-sector-report-2016-11-22On Sept. 30, 2016, job shop Ace Machining, Dartmouth, N.S., held a ceremony to mark the opening of its new shop. At 14,500 sq. ft., the new facility...Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-sector-report-2016-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-needs-to-be-part-of-rail-transport-revamp-2016-11-22The Port of Prince Rupert should be a major beneficiary of Ottawa’s $10.1-billion pledge to revamp transportation routes to international markets,...Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-needs-to-be-part-of-rail-transport-revamp-2016-11-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-cn-recognized-for-excellence-in-corporate-governance-2016-11-21MONTREAL , Nov. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced it has received the 2016 Best Overall Corporate Governance award for...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-cn-recognized-for-excellence-in-corporate-governance-2016-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-westminster-station-upgrades-2016-11-21New Westminster Station is integrated into the mixed-use development beside and around the station. As the neighbourhood around the station continues...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-westminster-station-upgrades-2016-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-might-have-to-be-built-in-phases-due-to-costs-and-lack-of-provincial-funds-2016-11-21There's no guarantee the Alberta government will come through with its portion of funding for Calgary's proposed Green Line LRT, but even if it does,...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-might-have-to-be-built-in-phases-due-to-costs-and-lack-of-provincial-funds-2016-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-meet-and-greet-2016-11-21Reserve your sponsorship space for the CARS Supplier Suite on December 2, 2016. Once again, we have booked the Algonquin room at the Fairmont Royal...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-meet-and-greet-2016-11-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-west-coast-grain-volume-hits-monthly-record-in-october-2016-11-17Canadian Pacific Railway says it moved a record amount of western Canadian grain to export position in Vancouver last month... To read full article...Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-west-coast-grain-volume-hits-monthly-record-in-october-2016-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-prince-rupert-partner-for-high-container-volumes-2016-11-17The ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver, B.C. are receiving more and more cargo from Asia, in large part because of an excellent rail connection...Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-prince-rupert-partner-for-high-container-volumes-2016-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-joins-new-west-partnership-trade-agreement-2016-11-17Premiers of Canada's four western provinces today announced that Manitoba has joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, strengthening and...Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-joins-new-west-partnership-trade-agreement-2016-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-trade-threats-prompt-canada-argentina-to-get-cozy-2016-11-17Justin Trudeau's Latin American tour this week was meant to showcase Canada's long-established goodwill toward its trade partners in the region,...Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-trade-threats-prompt-canada-argentina-to-get-cozy-2016-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-traffic-in-the-us-canada-and-mexico-give-mixed-signals-2016-11-16Every week, the Association of American Railroads (or AAR) publishes the North American freight rail data for the previous week... To read full...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-traffic-in-the-us-canada-and-mexico-give-mixed-signals-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-new-watchlist-adopts-a-more-proactive-approach-on-key-safety-issues-2016-11-16The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its latest safety Watchlist, at the same time announcing a more proactive approach to engage...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-new-watchlist-adopts-a-more-proactive-approach-on-key-safety-issues-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-for-cars-full-day-workshop-members-only-2016-11-16CARS will be hosting a members only workshop on December 1 st , 2016 at the Fairmont Royal York. There is no cost to attend this workshop for CARS...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-for-cars-full-day-workshop-members-only-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-wins-acec-az-grand-prize-in-transportation-2016-11-16Parsons announced it recently received a 2016 Grand Award in the transportation category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-wins-acec-az-grand-prize-in-transportation-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-will-be-awarding-scholarships-to-assist-members-andor-their-family-members-to-pursue-a-career-in-rail-2016-11-16The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers’ Scholarship Fund Objective : To establish an internally managed Scholarship Fund in the name of the...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-will-be-awarding-scholarships-to-assist-members-andor-their-family-members-to-pursue-a-career-in-rail-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-ghislain-houle-cn-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-4th-annual-credit-suisse-industrials-conference-on-november-30-2016-11-16MONTREAL , Nov. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Ghislain Houle, executive vice-president and chief financial officer of CN ( CNR.TO ) ( CNI ), will address the 4 th...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-ghislain-houle-cn-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer-to-address-4th-annual-credit-suisse-industrials-conference-on-november-30-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-jump-in-september-2016-11-16Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales took a leap in September from a year ago, increasing by 8.2 per cent, the highest rate among the provinces and...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-jump-in-september-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-ottawa-tpps-death-could-open-the-door-to-transparent-trade-dealing-2016-11-16Donald Trump’s surprise presidential election victory promises to result in an overhaul of U.S. trade policy, including the immediate end of support...Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-ottawa-tpps-death-could-open-the-door-to-transparent-trade-dealing-2016-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-will-hold-a-news-conference-to-release-its-investigation-report-into-the-october-2014-train-derailment-near-clair-saskatchewan-2016-11-15SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference on 16 November 2016 to make public...Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-will-hold-a-news-conference-to-release-its-investigation-report-into-the-october-2014-train-derailment-near-clair-saskatchewan-2016-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-receives-progressive-aboriginal-relations-recognition-for-its-commitment-to-working-with-aboriginal-communities-and-businesses-2016-11-15MONTREAL, Nov. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced it has been recognized as a Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR)...Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-receives-progressive-aboriginal-relations-recognition-for-its-commitment-to-working-with-aboriginal-communities-and-businesses-2016-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-billion-dollar-gambit-begins-today-with-investor-summit-2016-11-15Liberal cabinet members today met with representatives of central banks, sovereign wealth funds, insurers and pension funds whose combined assets are...Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-billion-dollar-gambit-begins-today-with-investor-summit-2016-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provinces-fall-economic-statement-2016-11-15The provincial government says it’s on pace to get back in the black by the end of next fiscal year. The Liberals gave us an economic update today...Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provinces-fall-economic-statement-2016-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2016-ontario-economic-outlook-and-fiscal-review-2017-budget-talks-and-pre-budget-consultations-2016-11-15Ontario is committed to piloting new approaches to budget consultations using modern technology to make it easier for more Ontarians to participate...Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/2016-ontario-economic-outlook-and-fiscal-review-2017-budget-talks-and-pre-budget-consultations-2016-11-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-bentley-systems-form-alliance-to-push-intelligent-infrastructure-2016-11-14Siemens and Bentley Systems have formalized a strategic alliance agreement where the companies will invest €50 million (US$54.3 million) in...Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-bentley-systems-form-alliance-to-push-intelligent-infrastructure-2016-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-rail-project-has-five-qualified-bidders-2016-11-14A total of five consortia and companies have qualified to bid on two contracts from CDPQ Infra, subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec,...Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-rail-project-has-five-qualified-bidders-2016-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-cleared-to-resume-work-at-site-of-thursdays-partial-tunnel-collapse-2016-11-14Ontario's Ministry of Labour has lifted a temporarily stop work order at a light rail construction near the University of Ottawa after part of the...Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rtg-cleared-to-resume-work-at-site-of-thursdays-partial-tunnel-collapse-2016-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-work-with-us-allies-to-save-nafta-and-our-future-welfare-2016-11-14Now that Donald Trump is president-elect of the United States, Canadians and Mexicans are concerned about their free-trade access to the U.S. market....Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-work-with-us-allies-to-save-nafta-and-our-future-welfare-2016-11-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-seeks-to-reduce-number-of-hours-railway-workers-can-spend-at-controls-of-train-2016-11-11Canadian Pacific Railway said Thursday it will ask Transport Canada to reduce the number of hours railway employees can spend at the controls of a...Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-seeks-to-reduce-number-of-hours-railway-workers-can-spend-at-controls-of-train-2016-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adjust-rail-revenue-cap-to-encourage-investment-2016-11-11Most farmers and farm groups want the maximum revenue entitlement maintained on grain movement by the major railways.. To read full article click...Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adjust-rail-revenue-cap-to-encourage-investment-2016-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-speak-at-the-public-private-partnerships-innovating-our-future-conference-2016-11-11The rail network is expected to carry 30.6 million passengers a year in 2021, reaching 42.7 million in 2031... To read full article click here.Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-speak-at-the-public-private-partnerships-innovating-our-future-conference-2016-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-supports-island-manufacturers-to-address-labour-challenges-2016-11-10The Government of British Columbia has committed more than $160,000 to help Vancouver Island manufacturers develop a comprehensive labour-market...Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-government-supports-island-manufacturers-to-address-labour-challenges-2016-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-infrastructure-improvements-at-via-rails-toronto-maintenance-centre-2016-11-10James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today highlighted an...Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-infrastructure-improvements-at-via-rails-toronto-maintenance-centre-2016-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-conservative-leadership-debate-tackles-supply-management-grain-transport-2016-11-10Conservative leadership candidates were forced to flesh out their positions on several key agriculture files Wednesday night as they worked to...Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-conservative-leadership-debate-tackles-supply-management-grain-transport-2016-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rail-industry-asks-donald-trump-to-embrace-fair-and-open-trade-2016-11-10The rail industry reached out to president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, asking him to move quickly on issues that include a tax reform reducing...Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-rail-industry-asks-donald-trump-to-embrace-fair-and-open-trade-2016-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/west-toronto-diamond-rail-rail-grade-separation-2016-11-09Metrolinx needed to accommodate projected growth, including the new UP Express airport train, in time for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games.... To read...Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/west-toronto-diamond-rail-rail-grade-separation-2016-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agency-releases-its-2015-2016-annual-report-2016-11-09The Canadian Transportation Agency released its 2015-2016 Annual Report today. The report summarizes activities on each of the Agency's three core...Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agency-releases-its-2015-2016-annual-report-2016-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-honourable-marc-garneau-canadas-transport-minister-delivers-the-opening-ccppp-keynote-address-2016-11-09TORONTO , Nov. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) is pleased to welcome the Honourable Marc Garneau ,...Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-honourable-marc-garneau-canadas-transport-minister-delivers-the-opening-ccppp-keynote-address-2016-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-elected-us-president-in-stunning-upset-2016-11-09Donald J. Trump has pulled off the most stunning election upset in U.S. history, riding a wave of populist and nativist anger all the way to the...Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/donald-trump-elected-us-president-in-stunning-upset-2016-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opening-date-for-evergreen-extension-revealed-2016-11-08The $1.43-billion Evergreen rapid transit extension will officially open to the public in December 2016, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reimer...Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/opening-date-for-evergreen-extension-revealed-2016-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-best-ever-month-of-grain-movement-to-vancouver-reiterates-call-for-collaboration-not-criticism-2016-11-08CALGARY, Nov. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced that, despite a weather-delayed harvest, October was its best-ever...Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-best-ever-month-of-grain-movement-to-vancouver-reiterates-call-for-collaboration-not-criticism-2016-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-quebec-companies-make-list-of-canadas-top-100-employers-2016-11-08Air Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Bell Canada, Canadian National Railway, Ivanhoé Cambridge, L’Oréal Canada, Nuance Communications...Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/11-quebec-companies-make-list-of-canadas-top-100-employers-2016-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hillary-clinton-in-strong-position-on-eve-of-us-election-analyst-2016-11-08On Sunday, FBI director James Comey announced Sunday the Bureau reviewed a new batch of Hillary Clinton emails and was not recommending charges... To...Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hillary-clinton-in-strong-position-on-eve-of-us-election-analyst-2016-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-presentations-now-available-2016-11-08Presentations from the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference, Innovation and Investment – Building for the Future, are now available on the CARS...Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-presentations-now-available-2016-11-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-administrations-first-year-a-performance-review-2016-11-07(OTTAWA) November 3, 2016 – To mark one year of the Trudeau administration in government, Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (MP,...Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-administrations-first-year-a-performance-review-2016-11-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-honours-the-military-and-their-families-2016-11-07OTTAWA, Nov. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - For the third consecutive year, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is partnering with the Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion) to...Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-honours-the-military-and-their-families-2016-11-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prospects-for-a-new-container-terminal-at-halifax-2016-11-07News stories are circulating in Eastern Canada about a prospective new container terminal at Halifax, Canada, on the Dartmouth side of the inlet. An...Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prospects-for-a-new-container-terminal-at-halifax-2016-11-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-focus-on-trade-is-big-for-small-business-2016-11-07U.S. presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may vehemently disagree on most key issues – immigration, economic prescriptions and who...Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-focus-on-trade-is-big-for-small-business-2016-11-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-says-to-oblige-railways-to-install-recorders-in-cabs-2016-11-04MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canada intends to oblige railways to install video and audio recorders in the cabs of locomotives in an effort to boost safety,...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-says-to-oblige-railways-to-install-recorders-in-cabs-2016-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-transportation-act-changes-applauded-by-sask-farm-groups-ag-minister-2016-11-04A coalition of Saskatchewan farm groups and the province’s agriculture minister are calling the federal government’s plan to reform the grain...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-transportation-act-changes-applauded-by-sask-farm-groups-ag-minister-2016-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mac-transportation-2030-is-a-first-step-in-the-right-direction-2016-11-04OTTAWA , Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is encouraged by the Minister of Transport's commitments today to improve...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mac-transportation-2030-is-a-first-step-in-the-right-direction-2016-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-to-allow-reciprocal-penalties-between-shippers-railways-garneau-2016-11-04MONTREAL — Canadian shippers will now be able to impose reciprocal penalties on Canada’s two class one railways in order to ensure their goods make...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-to-allow-reciprocal-penalties-between-shippers-railways-garneau-2016-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-expresses-disappointment-with-tsb-chairs-statements-on-watchlist-2016-11-03CALGARY, Alberta—Canadian Pacific is disappointed in the Transportation Safety Board’s (TSB) misguided comments on the topic of fatigue in the...Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-expresses-disappointment-with-tsb-chairs-statements-on-watchlist-2016-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-passenger-rail-line-gets-funds-for-business-plan-2016-11-03More than a year after the Algoma Central Railway passenger service ceased operation, Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan says the First Nation band...Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/algoma-passenger-rail-line-gets-funds-for-business-plan-2016-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-plan-to-set-aside-219b-for-green-infrastructure-2016-11-03OTTAWA—Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau stood in the House of Commons Nov. 1 to provide the latest update on the federal government’s finances...Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-plan-to-set-aside-219b-for-green-infrastructure-2016-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-hoping-for-consultation-on-transit-before-next-federal-budget-2016-11-03On Tuesday, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals committed to spending $180 billion on infrastructure projects across the provinces over the next 12 years... To...Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-hoping-for-consultation-on-transit-before-next-federal-budget-2016-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-delivers-on-promise-to-accelerate-removal-of-legacy-dot-111-tank-cars-from-crude-oil-transport-2016-11-03The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of protecting Canadians and those who live along our rail corridors. That’s why we took concrete...Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-delivers-on-promise-to-accelerate-removal-of-legacy-dot-111-tank-cars-from-crude-oil-transport-2016-11-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-signs-ceta-but-final-ratification-still-required-by-european-union-2016-10-31Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered a passionate defence of the Canada-EU trade deal, saying it will provide immediate benefits to Canadians...Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-signs-ceta-but-final-ratification-still-required-by-european-union-2016-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-again-recognized-as-world-leader-for-corporate-action-on-climate-change-2016-10-31MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies in response to...Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-again-recognized-as-world-leader-for-corporate-action-on-climate-change-2016-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-agrees-to-acquire-amsted-rail-faiveley-brake-components-business-2016-10-31Amsted Rail announced Oct. 28 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of the Amsted Rail-Faiveley brake component business...Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-agrees-to-acquire-amsted-rail-faiveley-brake-components-business-2016-10-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-and-industry-partner-to-meet-labour-and-safety-needs-in-manufacturing-2016-10-28The Government of B.C. is providing $276,000 to a partnership project with key partners studying labour-market needs associated with occupational...Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-and-industry-partner-to-meet-labour-and-safety-needs-in-manufacturing-2016-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-holds-news-conference-to-release-2016-watchlist-2016-10-28Gatineau, Quebec, 27 October 2016 - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference to release its 2016 Watchlist. To...Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-holds-news-conference-to-release-2016-watchlist-2016-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-to-include-new-infrastructure-policy-in-fiscal-update-2016-10-28Finance Minister Bill Morneau will deliver a fiscal update on Tuesday that is along the lines of a mini-budget, with measures aimed at rolling out...Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-to-include-new-infrastructure-policy-in-fiscal-update-2016-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-given-closer-look-at-lrt-stations-2016-10-27TRANSIT. Ottawa residents have been given some more insight as to what the future light rail transit stations will look like, as well as the...Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/residents-given-closer-look-at-lrt-stations-2016-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-recalls-laid-off-workers-to-handle-bumper-crop-2016-10-27MONTREAL—Canadian National Railway Co. says it has recalled laid-off employees to handle the start of what is expected to be bumper grain crops in...Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-recalls-laid-off-workers-to-handle-bumper-crop-2016-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-belgium-reaches-deal-to-back-ceta-2016-10-27BRUSSELS—The Belgian government has reached a deal to back the free trade pact between the European Union and Canada, reviving hope for a precarious...Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-belgium-reaches-deal-to-back-ceta-2016-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgium-wont-back-ceta-eus-executive-calls-for-patience-2016-10-26BRUSSELS—The Belgian government says that it cannot yet give the necessary backing to the European Union’s free trade deal with Canada, making it...Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgium-wont-back-ceta-eus-executive-calls-for-patience-2016-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-reports-fourth-quarter-results-2016-10-26LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal...Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-reports-fourth-quarter-results-2016-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-3q-outstanding-results-2016-10-26Luc Jobin, CN President and CEO, announced CN's third-quarter 2016 results on Oct. 25: "With solid execution from our industry-leading operating team...Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-3q-outstanding-results-2016-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-erases-loss-as-poloz-says-bank-of-canadas-best-plan-is-to-just-wait-and-see-what-happens-2016-10-25The Canadian dollar erased losses after Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said the central bank is taking a wait-and-see approach to dealing with...Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-erases-loss-as-poloz-says-bank-of-canadas-best-plan-is-to-just-wait-and-see-what-happens-2016-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-sticks-with-2-inflation-target-for-5-more-years-2016-10-25The Bank of Canada and the Department of Finance have agreed to stick to the bank's inflation targeting strategy for five more years... To view the...Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-sticks-with-2-inflation-target-for-5-more-years-2016-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-rail-car-backlog-orders-and-deliveries-fell-in-q3-2016-10-25The total rail-car backlog declined to 77,640 rail cars on Oct. 1 from 89,155 units on July 1, according to third-quarter 2016 reporting statistics...Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-rail-car-backlog-orders-and-deliveries-fell-in-q3-2016-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/policy-prescriptions-clinton-and-trump-on-global-trade-2016-10-25WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump wants to blow up the way the United States does business with the rest of the world... To view the full article please...Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/policy-prescriptions-clinton-and-trump-on-global-trade-2016-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/100m-canadians-by-2100-population-growth-key-to-economy-ministers-say-2016-10-25OTTAWA—Imagine Canada with a population of 100 million—roughly triple its current size.... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/100m-canadians-by-2100-population-growth-key-to-economy-ministers-say-2016-10-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-negotiations-grind-to-a-halt-for-good-reason-2016-10-24(OTTAWA) October 21, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement following a breakdown of negotiations regarding the Canada-EU...Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-negotiations-grind-to-a-halt-for-good-reason-2016-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strategic-plan-for-the-future-of-transportation-in-canada-2016-10-24On Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Minister Marc Garneau will present his plan for transforming the national transportation...Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strategic-plan-for-the-future-of-transportation-in-canada-2016-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-confirms-progress-on-turnaround-plan-announces-initiatives-to-ensure-competitiveness-and-improve-margins-2016-10-24Bombardier announced today a series of actions as it continues to execute its five-year turnaround plan launched last year. The actions support the...Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-confirms-progress-on-turnaround-plan-announces-initiatives-to-ensure-competitiveness-and-improve-margins-2016-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plateau-residents-association-calls-on-gatineau-to-build-light-rail-system-2016-10-24As Gatineau's transit company held the first of two information sessions on expanding public transit in the city's west end, a Plateau neighbourhood...Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plateau-residents-association-calls-on-gatineau-to-build-light-rail-system-2016-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-ends-today-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-10-24Registration ends today so be sure to register for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November 1st in our Nation’s...Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-ends-today-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-10-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-welcomes-federal-consultation-on-long-term-transportation-plans-2016-10-21Today Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart will discuss the importance of moving this year’s crop to market and the actions required to...Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-welcomes-federal-consultation-on-long-term-transportation-plans-2016-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ministers-of-transport-and-agriculture-meet-stakeholders-to-discuss-grain-transportation-2016-10-21As one of the world's largest exporters of agricultural and agri-food products, Canada needs a transportation system that provides stable and...Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ministers-of-transport-and-agriculture-meet-stakeholders-to-discuss-grain-transportation-2016-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-bains-delivers-keynote-address-on-canadas-innovation-agenda-2016-10-20In a global economy that is increasingly complex and diversified, Canadian companies must be more innovative than ever. Investing in our people,...Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-bains-delivers-keynote-address-on-canadas-innovation-agenda-2016-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-q3-2016-diluted-earnings-per-share-of-234-adjusted-diluted-eps-of-273-2016-10-20Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) released its third-quarter financial and operating results at 8:30 a.m. eastern time (6:30 a.m. mountain time)...Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-q3-2016-diluted-earnings-per-share-of-234-adjusted-diluted-eps-of-273-2016-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-worry-canadas-huge-grain-crop-could-hit-rail-trouble-2016-10-20SASKATOON — More than a dozen groups representing farmers are to meet with federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau in Saskatoon to talk about moving...Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farmers-worry-canadas-huge-grain-crop-could-hit-rail-trouble-2016-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-manufacturer-of-railway-ties-became-one-of-canadas-best-stocks-2016-10-20CEO Brian McManus’s relentless focus and disciplined consolidation strategy has turned Stella-Jones into an earnings powerhouse.. To view the full...Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-manufacturer-of-railway-ties-became-one-of-canadas-best-stocks-2016-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-chance-to-register-for-the-2016national-railway-day-conference-2016-10-20Registration ends on October 24th so be sure to register today for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November 1st in our...Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-chance-to-register-for-the-2016national-railway-day-conference-2016-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-options-for-mississauga-and-brampton-commuters-2016-10-19Ontario is taking the next step in building the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project, which will offer more transit options and improve...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-options-for-mississauga-and-brampton-commuters-2016-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-bains-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-the-i2030-national-manufacturing-summit-2016-10-19Ottawa, October 18, 2016—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver a keynote address on...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-bains-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-the-i2030-national-manufacturing-summit-2016-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-wall-outlines-saskatchewan-plan-for-climate-change-2016-10-19Premier Brad Wall today released Saskatchewan’s White Paper on Climate Change, outlining an alternative approach to Prime Minister Trudeau’s national...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-wall-outlines-saskatchewan-plan-for-climate-change-2016-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-hurontario-lrt-2016-10-19MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-hurontario-lrt-2016-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-sector-posts-better-than-expected-sales-growth-2016-10-19OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales increased 0.9 per cent to $51.1 billion in August, fuelled by higher sales of food, primary metal,...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-sector-posts-better-than-expected-sales-growth-2016-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-well-positioned-to-move-delayed-grain-crop-establishing-supply-chain-scorecard-2016-10-18Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) is ready to move the delayed Western Canadian grain crop to market, and is highlighting supply chain...Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-well-positioned-to-move-delayed-grain-crop-establishing-supply-chain-scorecard-2016-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kellie-leitch-launches-official-campaign-to-become-conservative-party-leader-2016-10-18Simcoe-Grey M-P Kellie Leitch has officially launched her campaign to become leader of the federal Conservative Party... To view the full article...Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kellie-leitch-launches-official-campaign-to-become-conservative-party-leader-2016-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-third-quarter-2016-results-2016-10-18Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its third-quarter financial and operating results at 8:30 a.m. eastern time (6:30 a.m. mountain...Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-third-quarter-2016-results-2016-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgian-regions-rejection-of-ceta-trade-deal-send-officials-scrambling-2016-10-18LUXEMBOURG—Talks to convince a small Belgian region to back the wide-ranging free trade deal between the 28-nation European Union and Canada could...Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgian-regions-rejection-of-ceta-trade-deal-send-officials-scrambling-2016-10-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-schedules-displayed-for-highway-commuters-2016-10-17Ontario is introducing a year-long pilot that will use electronic highway signs to show drivers nearby transit information and promote alternative...Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-train-schedules-displayed-for-highway-commuters-2016-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-executives-worried-that-protectionism-could-hurt-trade-2016-10-17Canadian executives are worried that the protectionist political environment emerging in North America and Europe could damage trade agreements that...Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-executives-worried-that-protectionism-could-hurt-trade-2016-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hsr-workers-should-operate-hamiltons-new-lrt-system-jackson-2016-10-17A Hamilton Mountain city councillor says he wants to make sure local HSR drivers operate the city's new light rail transit (LRT) system — and that...Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hsr-workers-should-operate-hamiltons-new-lrt-system-jackson-2016-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-economic-guru-offers-sneak-peak-on-reviving-growth-2016-10-17OTTAWA—The global expert who heads the Trudeau government’s economic advisory council has offered a glimpse into the group’s brainstorming sessions...Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-economic-guru-offers-sneak-peak-on-reviving-growth-2016-10-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lng-by-rail-hits-tracks-in-alaska-what-are-the-risks-and-why-the-secrecy-2016-10-14For the first time ever, liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) has been shipped by railroad in the U.S., prompting concerns about risks of accidents and a...Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lng-by-rail-hits-tracks-in-alaska-what-are-the-risks-and-why-the-secrecy-2016-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/momentum-builds-for-state-funded-canadian-infrastructure-bank-2016-10-14Support for a state-led infrastructure bank in Canada is growing as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government prepares a major investment push to...Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/momentum-builds-for-state-funded-canadian-infrastructure-bank-2016-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-is-now-open-for-the-23rd-annual-wheelrail-interaction-conference-2016-10-14For the first time in history the Annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference will be held in Canada at the Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec from...Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-is-now-open-for-the-23rd-annual-wheelrail-interaction-conference-2016-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-hamiltons-new-lrt-2016-10-13The basic design work for Hamilton, Ontario’s LRT system has been finalized, including the selection of a site for the Maintenance and Storage...Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/engineering-hamiltons-new-lrt-2016-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-week-in-bc-officially-proclaimed-for-oct-9-15-2016-2016-10-13For the third year in a row, the British Columbia government will support manufacturing by proclaiming Manufacturing Week in British Columbia.... To...Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-week-in-bc-officially-proclaimed-for-oct-9-15-2016-2016-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-astra-rail-formed-in-europe-2016-10-13The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and Astra Rail Management GmbH on Oct. 13 announced formation of Greenbrier-Astra Rail, a new company “that will...Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-astra-rail-formed-in-europe-2016-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-spend-55-million-on-rail-safety-2016-10-13MONTREAL – The federal government is making about $55 million available over three years to improve rail safety across country, Transport Minister...Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-spend-55-million-on-rail-safety-2016-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-wsp-global-to-buy-uk-infrastructure-firm-for-120m-2016-10-12Spring-boarding on past acquisitions, Canadian company continues to branch out, snapping up 2,000-person construction consulting business... To view...Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreals-wsp-global-to-buy-uk-infrastructure-firm-for-120m-2016-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slow-export-growth-confounds-bank-of-canada-2016-10-12WASHINGTON—The perplexingly persistent sluggishness of exports has slowed Canada’s adjustment to low oil prices, the country’s central banker said...Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slow-export-growth-confounds-bank-of-canada-2016-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-garneau-to-make-announcement-on-rail-safety-2016-10-12MONTRÉAL, Oct. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will make an important announcement concerning rail safety in...Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-garneau-to-make-announcement-on-rail-safety-2016-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsvp-today-cars-full-day-workshop-members-only-2016-10-12CARS will be hosting a members only workshop on December 1 st , 2016 at the Fairmont Royal York. There is no cost to attend this workshop for CARS...Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsvp-today-cars-full-day-workshop-members-only-2016-10-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-names-riddett-president-ceo-2016-10-11Kevin Riddett has been appointed president and CEO of RailWorks Corporation effective Oct. 10.... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railworks-names-riddett-president-ceo-2016-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-swedish-tram-deal-worth-us109m-2016-10-11BERLIN—Bombardier Inc. has won a US$109 million contract to build trams for the transit authority in Gothenburg, Sweden... To view the full article...Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-swedish-tram-deal-worth-us109m-2016-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amphi-tours-bus-collision-with-train-under-investigation-2016-10-11The Canadian National Railway and Transportation Safety Board are investigating a collision between Montreal's Amphi Tours bus and a CN train... To...Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amphi-tours-bus-collision-with-train-under-investigation-2016-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgian-regions-set-to-block-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-2016-10-11Southern Belgium is set to block a planned EU-Canada free trade agreement, threatening to undermine the EU’s entire trade policy and serving as a...Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgian-regions-set-to-block-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-2016-10-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-make-case-against-interswitching-policy-2016-10-07Canadian railways say extended interswitching is detrimental to their operations and should be eliminated. To read full article click here.Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-make-case-against-interswitching-policy-2016-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jim-balsillie-on-how-canada-is-doing-innovation-wrongand-how-to-fix-it-2016-10-07As chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators , Balsillie is spearheading an effort to shape public policy to help companies scale globally... To...Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jim-balsillie-on-how-canada-is-doing-innovation-wrongand-how-to-fix-it-2016-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-register-today-2016-10-07Be sure to register today for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November 1st in our Nation’s Capital at the Fairmont...Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-register-today-2016-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-presidency-a-no-win-situation-for-canadians-nomura-2016-10-06In the ramp-up to the U.S. presidential election, the two main competing candidates have debated everything from oil to trade policies in their...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-presidency-a-no-win-situation-for-canadians-nomura-2016-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-stronger-asia-ties-infrastructure-upgrades-barton-says-2016-10-06Canada needs to pursue free-trade deals with China and other key Asian economies, attract more foreign capital and immigrants and pour billions of...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-stronger-asia-ties-infrastructure-upgrades-barton-says-2016-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arizona-governor-calls-for-more-canada-us-trading-2016-10-06Arizona’s Republican Governor is touring Canada urging corporate leaders to ignore the anti-trade rhetoric that is dominating the U.S. presidential...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arizona-governor-calls-for-more-canada-us-trading-2016-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-ceo-promises-better-service-more-trains-2016-10-06Belleville residents will be able to travel to Toronto or Ottawa and back for a business day or an evening of entertainment event with additional...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-ceo-promises-better-service-more-trains-2016-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-of-environment-and-climate-change-marks-canadas-ratification-of-the-paris-agreement-2016-10-06GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Environment and Climate Change Minister, Catherine McKenna, released the following statement on the occasion of...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-minister-of-environment-and-climate-change-marks-canadas-ratification-of-the-paris-agreement-2016-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signs-of-renewed-life-in-the-freight-car-market-2016-10-05Obtaining an accurate read on the current freight car market is like trying to fine-tune a multiple-carburetor setup on a classic performance car....Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/signs-of-renewed-life-in-the-freight-car-market-2016-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/risk-averse-canadian-attitude-holding-manufacturers-back-report-says-2016-10-05TORONTO—Canadians aren’t known for rushing in. Facing a long list of unknowns, the country’s businesses often take a slow, more cautious approach to...Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/risk-averse-canadian-attitude-holding-manufacturers-back-report-says-2016-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-french-government-and-alstom-present-a-plan-to-maintain-the-railway-and-industrial-activities-on-belfort-site-2016-10-05Christophe Sirugue, Minister of State for the Industry and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Alstom Chairman and CEO, presented today in Belfort a plan to...Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-french-government-and-alstom-present-a-plan-to-maintain-the-railway-and-industrial-activities-on-belfort-site-2016-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farm-groups-say-they-cant-get-grain-transport-meeting-with-transport-minister-2016-10-04The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says the federal government isn’t paying enough attention to concerns from farmers about a report that calls...Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/farm-groups-say-they-cant-get-grain-transport-meeting-with-transport-minister-2016-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/release-of-ontarios-2015-16-financial-statements-2016-10-04Public Accounts are part of the Ontario government's annual fiscal cycle and are a legislative requirement under the Financial Administration Act....Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/release-of-ontarios-2015-16-financial-statements-2016-10-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-day-rail-crossing-safety-blitz-in-brampton-and-across-north-america-2016-10-03CN police officers conducted a one-day blitz Wednesday at some of the busiest rail crossings in Canada and the U.S. Wednesday, including a crossing...Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/one-day-rail-crossing-safety-blitz-in-brampton-and-across-north-america-2016-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-spending-hits-a-new-high-under-liberal-government-says-pbo-2016-10-03OTTAWA—Federal spending under the Liberal government kicked off the fiscal year by hitting its highest mark in at least six years, says a new...Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-spending-hits-a-new-high-under-liberal-government-says-pbo-2016-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-fleet-maintenance-contract-in-california-2016-10-03BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Oct. 1, 2016) - Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has signed a new contract...Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-fleet-maintenance-contract-in-california-2016-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/additional-speakers-added-to-the-2016-nrd-conference-agenda-2016-10-03We are pleased to announce that the following speakers have been added to the National Railway Day Conference agenda! Ryan Ratledge, Chief Operating...Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/additional-speakers-added-to-the-2016-nrd-conference-agenda-2016-10-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-lands-new-rail-car-manufacturing-plant-2016-09-30News of a major influx of jobs for Moncton spilled out not from a government announcement but an exclusive report by Radio-Canada on Thursday, with...Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moncton-lands-new-rail-car-manufacturing-plant-2016-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-high-efficiency-facilities-announced-for-glenlea-moosomin-2016-09-30G3 Canada plans to officially open the doors to another high efficiency elevator next week... To read full article click here.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-high-efficiency-facilities-announced-for-glenlea-moosomin-2016-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-ends-today-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-09-30Last day for early bird registration so be sure to register today for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November 1st in...Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-ends-today-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-e-p-e-a-t-media-advisory-after-50-years-ottawa-station-begins-major-renovation-project-2016-09-29OTTAWA, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - The Member of Parliament David McGuinty will join Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief Executive Officer of...Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-e-p-e-a-t-media-advisory-after-50-years-ottawa-station-begins-major-renovation-project-2016-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-and-bombardier-join-forces-for-new-tube-for-london-bid-2016-09-29HITACHI Rail Europe confirmed on September 28 that it has submitted a joint bid with Bombardier for the contract to supply up to 3300 metro cars in...Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-and-bombardier-join-forces-for-new-tube-for-london-bid-2016-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g20-leaders-privately-share-economic-fears-about-trump-2016-09-29Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau and some of his G20 counterparts have privately exchanged concerns about the impact on international financial...Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/g20-leaders-privately-share-economic-fears-about-trump-2016-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-12-million-trees-and-growing-2016-09-28CN announced Sept. 26 that 50 communities across Canada will be awarded grants of $25,000 to fund local tree planting projects in honor of the...Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-12-million-trees-and-growing-2016-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stamina-sniffles-and-a-bad-microphone-all-trumped-trade-in-combative-debate-2016-09-28HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.—Donald Trump blamed the moderator, a bad microphone and anyone but himself Tuesday after he was forced onto the defence by Hillary...Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stamina-sniffles-and-a-bad-microphone-all-trumped-trade-in-combative-debate-2016-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-hydrogen-powered-train-takes-to-the-rails-in-germany-2016-09-28BERLIN—French train maker Alstom has rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train.... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-hydrogen-powered-train-takes-to-the-rails-in-germany-2016-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-ends-on-september-30th-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-09-28Early-bird pricing ends on September 30th so be sure to register today for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November...Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/early-bird-pricing-ends-on-september-30th-2016-national-railway-day-conference-2016-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-showcases-emergency-response-training-and-outreach-with-new-webpage-cprcahazmat-2016-09-27CALGARY, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - As the safest Class 1 railway in North America, Canadian Pacific (CP) is committed to the safe transportation of...Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-showcases-emergency-response-training-and-outreach-with-new-webpage-cprcahazmat-2016-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-g7-transport-ministers-meeting-in-japan-2016-09-27September 25, 2016 – Karuizawa, Japan – Transport Canada Canada showcased its leadership in automotive research, development and demonstration...Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-participates-in-the-g7-transport-ministers-meeting-in-japan-2016-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-cn-to-report-third-quarter-2016-financial-and-operating-results-on-oct-25-2016-2016-09-27MONTREAL, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its third-quarter 2016 financial and operating results on Oct. 25, 2016, at...Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-cn-to-report-third-quarter-2016-financial-and-operating-results-on-oct-25-2016-2016-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-touts-trade-as-protectionism-looms-over-us-campaign-trail-2016-09-27OTTAWA – Canadian diplomats are fanning out across the United States to talk up the benefits of trade with state and local leaders and counter what...Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-touts-trade-as-protectionism-looms-over-us-campaign-trail-2016-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-hotel-room-block-closes-on-september-29th-2016-09-27If you would like to reserve a hotel room at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and have not yet done so, please register now as the room block is filling...Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-railway-day-conference-hotel-room-block-closes-on-september-29th-2016-09-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rolling-stock-market-september-2016-2016-09-26Canada: Metrolinx has exercised options worth C$428m for Bombardier to supply GO Transit with 125 more BiLevel double-deck coaches in 2018-20... To...Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rolling-stock-market-september-2016-2016-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-railway-influence-a-super-port-location-2016-09-26An interesting situation is evolving in Eastern Canada involving competing port companies seeking to establish a transshipment port for mega...Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-a-railway-influence-a-super-port-location-2016-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-warn-of-insider-cyber-threat-to-electrical-transport-infrastructure-2016-09-26OTTAWA—Federal officials have quietly warned operators of electrical grids, transportation hubs and other key infrastructure of the cyber threat from...Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-warn-of-insider-cyber-threat-to-electrical-transport-infrastructure-2016-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-china-railway-rolling-stock-corporation-sign-strategic-cooperation-agreement-2016-09-26Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and Chinese rolling stock manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), have signed...Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-and-china-railway-rolling-stock-corporation-sign-strategic-cooperation-agreement-2016-09-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-traffic-us-mexico-down-canada-up-in-week-37-2016-09-23U.S. and Mexican railroads' traffic slump continued for the week ending Sept. 17, but Canadian railroads posted increases in both carloads and...Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-traffic-us-mexico-down-canada-up-in-week-37-2016-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-issues-guidance-on-buy-americas-small-purchase-waiver-2016-09-23The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a guidance letter on changes in the Buy America regulation's "small purchases" for general public...Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-issues-guidance-on-buy-americas-small-purchase-waiver-2016-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-hold-a-media-availability-via-teleconference-from-karuizawa-japan-2016-09-23OTTAWA – September 22, 2016 – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will host a media availability to share highlights from his...Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-hold-a-media-availability-via-teleconference-from-karuizawa-japan-2016-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-senate-committee-meetings-2016-09-23September 22, 2016 9:00 AM Local Time Transport and Communications Study on the transport of crude oil in Canada o Alexandra Ballard, General Manager...Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-senate-committee-meetings-2016-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-shipments-of-oil-will-grow-without-new-pipelines-neb-says-2016-09-23Daily oil-by-rail shipments are set to climb tenfold within 25 years if no new major pipelines are built to help move Western Canadian.. To read full...Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-shipments-of-oil-will-grow-without-new-pipelines-neb-says-2016-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-gates-says-trudeaus-immigration-policy-is-good-for-business-2016-09-22VANCOUVER—Canada’s open approach to immigration and its willingness to welcome tens of thousands of Syrian refugees is an “enlightened” move that...Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-gates-says-trudeaus-immigration-policy-is-good-for-business-2016-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-shortlisted-for-indian-emu-contract-2016-09-22INDIAN Railways (IR) has shortlisted four bidders for contract to build a factory to manufacture EMU cars at at a new Rs 10bn ($US 149m) production...Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-shortlisted-for-indian-emu-contract-2016-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-welcomes-transportation-safety-board-study-on-locomotive-voice-and-video-recorders-2016-09-22The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's report...Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-welcomes-transportation-safety-board-study-on-locomotive-voice-and-video-recorders-2016-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-looks-to-seal-canada-trade-deal-2016-09-22BRUSSELS—European Union trade ministers are gathering in Bratislava Thursday for a meeting EU officials hope will strengthen support for the bloc’s...Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-looks-to-seal-canada-trade-deal-2016-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-triple-the-number-of-subway-trains-shut-down-by-ttc-because-of-extreme-heat-2016-09-21When James Ross takes the TTC to work in the morning, he’ll inevitably walk onto a Toronto subway car without air conditioning.... To view the full...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nearly-triple-the-number-of-subway-trains-shut-down-by-ttc-because-of-extreme-heat-2016-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climate-leadership-plan-to-position-alberta-for-success-in-global-innovation-race-2016-09-21As part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, the Government of Alberta will make historic investments in research and innovation that will reduce...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/climate-leadership-plan-to-position-alberta-for-success-in-global-innovation-race-2016-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-urges-feds-to-take-over-churchill-port-2016-09-21OTTAWA — The union representing workers at the Port of Churchill wants the federal government to turn the port into a transportation authority and...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-urges-feds-to-take-over-churchill-port-2016-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-responds-to-tsb-report-on-lvvr-implementation-calls-on-minister-of-transport-to-do-more-2016-09-21Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today joins the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) in calling for the Minister of Transport to implement...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-responds-to-tsb-report-on-lvvr-implementation-calls-on-minister-of-transport-to-do-more-2016-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speakers-added-to-2016-national-railway-day-conference-agenda-2016-09-21Early-bird pricing ends on September 30th so be sure to register today for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speakers-added-to-2016-national-railway-day-conference-agenda-2016-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-dons-a-red-hat-in-a-private-cloud-2016-09-20Herzog Technologies Inc. (HTI) on Sept. 19, 2016 launched a Cloud-based PTC (positive train control) system using technology from Red Hat, Inc., a...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-dons-a-red-hat-in-a-private-cloud-2016-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-board-of-trade-calls-for-free-trade-agreement-between-canada-and-india-2016-09-20The Surrey Board of Trade wants the government to step up negotiations between Canada and India to achieve a Free Trade Agreement... To view the full...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-board-of-trade-calls-for-free-trade-agreement-between-canada-and-india-2016-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-advantage-of-the-timing-hull-aylmer-mp-wants-gatineau-to-jump-on-ottawa-tramway-idea-2016-09-20The timing has never been better to invest in a tramway running between Ottawa and Gatineau, according to Hull-Aylmer MP Greg Fergus, who also wants...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/take-advantage-of-the-timing-hull-aylmer-mp-wants-gatineau-to-jump-on-ottawa-tramway-idea-2016-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-calls-for-implementation-of-voice-and-video-recorders-on-locomotives-in-canada-2016-09-20Gatineau, Quebec, 19 September 2016 – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) today released the report on its safety study, Expanding the...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-calls-for-implementation-of-voice-and-video-recorders-on-locomotives-in-canada-2016-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-2016-national-railway-day-conference-nov-1st-2016-09-20Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual National Railway Day Conference-Innovation and Investment – Building for the Future. To commemorate the...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-2016-national-railway-day-conference-nov-1st-2016-09-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-committee-meetings-2016-09-19Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) 42nd Parliament, 1st Session Meeting No. 21 Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 8:45...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-committee-meetings-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-proposals-issued-for-go-transit-stouffville-corridor-station-improvements-2016-09-19TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to three shortlisted teams to...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-proposals-issued-for-go-transit-stouffville-corridor-station-improvements-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-saskatchewan-reach-agreement-under-new-federal-infrastructure-funding-programs-2016-09-19The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are making investments that will help create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-saskatchewan-reach-agreement-under-new-federal-infrastructure-funding-programs-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-supports-steel-day-in-alberta-2016-09-19The steel industry/metals manufacturing sector employs almost 43,000 people across the province... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-supports-steel-day-in-alberta-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-futures-for-the-cp-rail-line-in-downtown-calgary-2016-09-19It runs through the heart of Calgary like a steel spine. The city was built around it and exists in no small measure because of it. The track of the...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-futures-for-the-cp-rail-line-in-downtown-calgary-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pension-fund-ups-stakes-in-infrastructure-test-case-2016-09-19TORONTO (Reuters) - Quebec's public pension fund, the Caisse, is about to take on one of its toughest investment challenges yet - helping the...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pension-fund-ups-stakes-in-infrastructure-test-case-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-standard-tp-14850-update-2016-09-1930-DAY PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Update of Transport Canada Standard TP 14850 The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate has released the proposed...Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-standard-tp-14850-update-2016-09-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guido-de-ciccio-senior-vice-president-operations-western-region-retires-from-cp-2016-09-16Guido De Ciccio, Senior Vice-President, Operations Western Region, retires from CP.. To read full article click here.Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guido-de-ciccio-senior-vice-president-operations-western-region-retires-from-cp-2016-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slow-harvest-hampers-shippers-2016-09-16Grain shipments by rail are off to a slow start so far in the 2016-17 crop year, hampered by poor harvest across much of western Canada. To read full...Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slow-harvest-hampers-shippers-2016-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-heads-out-on-tour-to-save-canada-eu-trade-deal-2016-09-16Pushing back against growing protectionist sentiment, Chrystia Freeland plans to crisscross Europe to shore up support for CETA... To read full...Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-heads-out-on-tour-to-save-canada-eu-trade-deal-2016-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-to-surrey-by-2018-tips-from-torontos-chief-planner-2016-09-15Toronto's chief city planner Jennifer Keesmaat has a few suggestions for how Surrey can get a light rail system up and running by 2018... To view the...Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-to-surrey-by-2018-tips-from-torontos-chief-planner-2016-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-cn-conduct-rail-emergency-exercise-as-part-of-ongoing-response-team-training-2016-09-15BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC), in conjunction with CN, will conduct a rail emergency training...Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-cn-conduct-rail-emergency-exercise-as-part-of-ongoing-response-team-training-2016-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-go-transit-cooksville-station-2016-09-15TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to...Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-go-transit-cooksville-station-2016-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-2016-09-15TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to...Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/request-for-qualifications-issued-for-highway-401-rail-tunnel-2016-09-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-derailment-could-have-been-avoided-with-onboard-cameras-cp-railexec-2016-09-14TORONTO — The recent derailment of a Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. freight train in central Toronto might have been prevented if the locomotive had...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-derailment-could-have-been-avoided-with-onboard-cameras-cp-railexec-2016-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-indexes-2016-09-14CN has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index for the fifth consecutive year and to the DJSI North America Index for the...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-indexes-2016-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hanjin-shipping-executives-use-personal-assets-to-pump-us446m-into-company-2016-09-14SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of—South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping says it has received $44.6 million from its current and former chiefs to relieve its global...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hanjin-shipping-executives-use-personal-assets-to-pump-us446m-into-company-2016-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-technologies-taps-red-hat-for-cloud-based-ptc-system-2016-09-14Herzog Technologies has launched a cloud-based positive train control (PTC) solution using the technologies of Red Hat, Inc., a leading global...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/herzog-technologies-taps-red-hat-for-cloud-based-ptc-system-2016-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confidentiality-agreements-for-lrt-updates-anger-local-politicians-2016-09-14Local politicians around Montreal are being asked to sign confidentiality agreements in order to receive information about the light-rail network...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confidentiality-agreements-for-lrt-updates-anger-local-politicians-2016-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-balanced-plan-to-build-ontario-up-for-everyone-2016-09-13The Speech from the Throne outlines the Ontario government's balanced plan to grow Ontario's economy and create jobs. The government is committed to...Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-balanced-plan-to-build-ontario-up-for-everyone-2016-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-infrastructure-improvements-at-via-rails-london-and-sarnia-stations-2016-09-13The Government of Canada recognizes the importance for Canadian travellers to access a national rail transportation service that is safe, secure,...Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-invests-in-infrastructure-improvements-at-via-rails-london-and-sarnia-stations-2016-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-deliver-an-address-on-canadas-transportation-system-2016-09-13OTTAWA, ONTARIO — September 12, 2016 – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will deliver an address on Canada’s transportation system...Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-deliver-an-address-on-canadas-transportation-system-2016-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contentious-tpp-deal-would-give-43b-boost-to-economy-federal-study-says-2016-09-13OTTAWA—A new federal government study projects that Canada would generate more than $4 billion in long-term GDP gains if it joins the Trans-Pacific...Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/contentious-tpp-deal-would-give-43b-boost-to-economy-federal-study-says-2016-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-unanimously-supports-passenger-train-2016-09-13City council unanimously supported a resolution supporting the stakeholder group to get the Algoma Passenger Rail Service back on track... To view...Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-unanimously-supports-passenger-train-2016-09-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-launches-regulatory-services-group-2016-09-12The Greenbrier Companies announced Sept. 8, 2016 that its subsidiary, Greenbrier Management Services LLC (GMS) has expanded its railcar asset...Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-launches-regulatory-services-group-2016-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-adds-10500-jobs-in-august-2016-09-12Employment in Ontario increased by 10,500 in August -- including gains in a number of sectors such as finance and construction... To view the full...Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-adds-10500-jobs-in-august-2016-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-transport-to-make-funding-announcement-at-via-rails-london-station-2016-09-12LONDON, ONTARIO — Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport will be joined by Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief...Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-transport-to-make-funding-announcement-at-via-rails-london-station-2016-09-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-discuss-rail-transportation-with-industry-representatives-2016-09-09MONTREAL, QUEBEC – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will deliver remarks about rail transportation to industry executives at the...Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-to-discuss-rail-transportation-with-industry-representatives-2016-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-391-million-to-ontario-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-09Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come. Modern, efficient community...Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-391-million-to-ontario-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chief-financial-officer-steps-down-at-canadian-pacific-railway-after-16-months-2016-09-09CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway's chief financial officer is stepping down just 16 months after he was appointed. To read full article click here.Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chief-financial-officer-steps-down-at-canadian-pacific-railway-after-16-months-2016-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-discuss-phase-2-of-federal-infrastructure-plan-2016-09-08The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Brian Mason, Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure,...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-discuss-phase-2-of-federal-infrastructure-plan-2016-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-78-million-to-prince-edward-island-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-08Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come. Modern, efficient community...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-78-million-to-prince-edward-island-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-consultations-on-infrastructure-plan-point-to-need-for-flexibility-2016-09-08OTTAWA -- Canadian municipalities want the federal government to change the way it decides how much money cities should get for transit and water...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-consultations-on-infrastructure-plan-point-to-need-for-flexibility-2016-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-hires-new-head-of-transit-and-she-likes-lrt-2016-09-08Hamilton has hired a new head of transit, and it's someone who knows about and is a fan of light rail transit (LRT)... To view the full article...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-hires-new-head-of-transit-and-she-likes-lrt-2016-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-ackman-the-activist-who-sparked-cp-rails-turnaround-quits-board-after-pershing-square-sells-stake-2016-09-08Bill Ackman stepped down from the board of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. a month after his Pershing Square Capital Management LP sold its entire...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-ackman-the-activist-who-sparked-cp-rails-turnaround-quits-board-after-pershing-square-sells-stake-2016-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fraser-valley-job-seekers-train-for-manufacturing-sector-2016-09-06A new Community and Employer Partnership project will see 36 people hard at work training for in-demand jobs in the heavy industrial manufacturing...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fraser-valley-job-seekers-train-for-manufacturing-sector-2016-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-guiding-buy-america-requirements-from-60-to-70-2016-09-06The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Sept. 1, 2016 issued its final Buy America policy guidance advising transit agencies and transit vehicle...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fta-guiding-buy-america-requirements-from-60-to-70-2016-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-narrowed-to-25b-in-july-2016-09-06OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit narrowed in July to $2.5 billion in what could be a sign that the economy is poised for a...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-narrowed-to-25b-in-july-2016-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-project-glides-through-first-environmental-impact-hearing-2016-09-06Proponents of the long-awaited light rail project connecting downtown to the South Shore, Deux-Montagnes and the West Island answered questions on...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/light-rail-project-glides-through-first-environmental-impact-hearing-2016-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/entry-into-force-of-the-canada-hong-hong-foreign-investment-promotion-and-protection-agreement-2016-09-06The Canada-Hong Kong (HK) Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) entered into force on September 6, 2016... To view the full...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/entry-into-force-of-the-canada-hong-hong-foreign-investment-promotion-and-protection-agreement-2016-09-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-maintain-ottawas-light-rail-transit-system-2016-09-02Alstom has been selected by Rideau Transit Maintenance General Partnership (RTM)[1] to maintain the city of Ottawa’s light rail transit system,...Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-maintain-ottawas-light-rail-transit-system-2016-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-alberta-reach-agreement-under-new-federal-infrastructure-funding-programs-2016-09-02The governments of Canada and Alberta are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong,...Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-alberta-reach-agreement-under-new-federal-infrastructure-funding-programs-2016-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-federal-provincial-funding-agreement-to-support-important-public-transit-projects-in-calgary-2016-09-02The governments of Canada and Alberta are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong,...Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-federal-provincial-funding-agreement-to-support-important-public-transit-projects-in-calgary-2016-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-295-million-to-saskatchewan-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-01Investing in infrastructure is vital to strengthening the middle class and growing the economy for years to come. Modern, efficient community...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-295-million-to-saskatchewan-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-build-21st-century-trade-routes-to-escape-low-growth-2016-09-01Canadians have always been great builders. The Canadian Pacific Railway united the country with thousands of kilometers of track across forest,...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-build-21st-century-trade-routes-to-escape-low-growth-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-canadians-choosing-the-smarter-way-to-travel-by-taking-via-rail-2016-09-01MONTRÉAL, Aug. 31, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Recognizing that the train represents a smarter way to travel, more travellers chose VIA Rail Canada (VIA...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-canadians-choosing-the-smarter-way-to-travel-by-taking-via-rail-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-offer-fall-update-as-summer-of-construction-hell-winds-down-2016-09-01Could construction relief be on the way? Or will it be more of the same in downtown Ottawa this fall? Those questions will hopefully be answered this...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-to-offer-fall-update-as-summer-of-construction-hell-winds-down-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broken-rail-led-to-january-2015-train-derailment-and-propane-release-near-nipigon-ontario-2016-09-01Gatineau, Quebec, 31 August 2016 – In its investigation report (R15H0005) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broken-rail-led-to-january-2015-train-derailment-and-propane-release-near-nipigon-ontario-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-invests-195-million-in-sudbury-infrastructure-2016-09-01Ontario is providing Sudbury with up to $19.5 million in formula-based funding over three years to upgrade and expand local community infrastructure...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-invests-195-million-in-sudbury-infrastructure-2016-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-78-million-to-yukon-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-08-31Investing in infrastructure is vital to strengthening the middle class and growing the economy for years to come. Modern, efficient community...Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-delivers-more-than-78-million-to-yukon-for-community-infrastructure-projects-2016-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-allocates-32-billion-for-infrastructure-projects-2016-08-31Ontario has dedicated $3.2 billion from the sale of Hydro One shares in 2015 to the Trillium Trust, a fund for infrastructure projects that will help...Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-allocates-32-billion-for-infrastructure-projects-2016-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-provide-amtrak-with-its-new-generation-of-high-speed-train-2016-08-31Alstom and Amtrak announced today that they have signed a contract for Alstom to design and build 28 new high-speed trains, which will run on the...Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-provide-amtrak-with-its-new-generation-of-high-speed-train-2016-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flywheel-technology-could-create-new-savings-for-light-rail-transit-2016-08-31Two engineering professors have examined the use of flywheel technology to store energy generated when light rail transit trains decelerate and stop....Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/flywheel-technology-could-create-new-savings-for-light-rail-transit-2016-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-link-between-perth-smiths-falls-could-become-reality-by-2019-2016-08-31A new, electric VIA Rail corridor starting in Peterborough could connect Perth and Smiths Falls. Perth Mayor John Fenik revealed at the very end of...Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-link-between-perth-smiths-falls-could-become-reality-by-2019-2016-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marie-schumacher-appointed-to-key-roles-at-wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-2016-08-30Two experienced rail transit professionals, Joseph Marie and Dave Schumacher, have been named by WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to key management...Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marie-schumacher-appointed-to-key-roles-at-wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-2016-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-canada-trade-talks-falter-boding-ill-for-bigger-deals-2016-08-30The European Union and Canada were expected this fall to ratify one of the biggest and most complex trade deals in recent years... To view the full...Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-canada-trade-talks-falter-boding-ill-for-bigger-deals-2016-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pc-ministers-get-an-earful-2016-08-30Churchill residents and businesses had a chance Monday to express frustrations about the vulnerability of the transportation links to their northern...Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pc-ministers-get-an-earful-2016-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-china-needs-to-talk-trade-with-canada-2016-08-30Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on a mission to improve ties with China, on his first official visit to the country, but it might not be just...Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-china-needs-to-talk-trade-with-canada-2016-08-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-voices-support-for-expanding-lvvr-2016-08-29Canadian Pacific announced Aug. 25, 2016 that it “welcomes the release of the full proceedings from the Canadian Transportation Safety Board's (TSB)...Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-voices-support-for-expanding-lvvr-2016-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ran-1b-deficit-in-q1-down-from-5b-surplus-2016-08-29OTTAWA—The federal government ran a deficit of $1.0 billion for the first quarter of its fiscal year, down from a surplus of $5 billion in the same...Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ran-1b-deficit-in-q1-down-from-5b-surplus-2016-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-with-2-years-to-go-city-has-blown-through-90-per-cent-of-lrt-contingency-fund-2016-08-29When the new Booth Street bridge connecting Albert Street and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway opens on Sunday, Sept. 4, it will not include bike...Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysis-with-2-years-to-go-city-has-blown-through-90-per-cent-of-lrt-contingency-fund-2016-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-heads-to-mexico-to-promote-trade-and-cap-and-trade-2016-08-29With all the Trump-fuelled talk of trade protectionism in the U.S. presidential election, Premier Kathleen Wynne is headed to Mexico to remind...Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-heads-to-mexico-to-promote-trade-and-cap-and-trade-2016-08-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-proceedings-on-transportation-safety-summit-2016-08-26Flow of risk-related information in an organization depends in part on “effective safety management processes,” the Transportation Safety Board of...Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-releases-proceedings-on-transportation-safety-summit-2016-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/has-the-federal-government-dropped-the-ball-on-ring-of-fire-development-2016-08-26OTTAWA — "The Ring of Fire is a provincial initiative that the previous federal government was extremely detached from and uninterested in." — Prime...Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/has-the-federal-government-dropped-the-ball-on-ring-of-fire-development-2016-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-exports-continue-to-climb-as-trade-slows-2016-08-26Import and export activity through the Port of Vancouver has slowed down with the global economy, yet the North Shore’s grain terminals continue to...Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-exports-continue-to-climb-as-trade-slows-2016-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-city-hall-preview-lrt-truck-tunnel-budget-and-more-on-fall-agenda-2016-08-26The budget is arguably the most important item city council will deal with this fall because it will set the tone for 2017. It won’t be tabled until...Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-city-hall-preview-lrt-truck-tunnel-budget-and-more-on-fall-agenda-2016-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speakers-2016-national-railway-day-conference-innovation-and-investment-building-for-the-future-2016-08-25To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speakers-2016-national-railway-day-conference-innovation-and-investment-building-for-the-future-2016-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-cabinet-approves-capacity-enhancement-projects-2016-08-25INDIA’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) granted approval on August 24 for nine projects representing an investment of around Rs 243.5bn...Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-cabinet-approves-capacity-enhancement-projects-2016-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sarm-calls-for-tougher-penalties-on-railways-for-failing-to-move-grain-2016-08-25The federal government should impose harsher penalties on the railways if they fail to move the grain again this year, said the Saskatchewan...Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sarm-calls-for-tougher-penalties-on-railways-for-failing-to-move-grain-2016-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/55b-montreal-mass-transit-project-takes-step-toward-reality-with-cn-deal-2016-08-25MONTREAL—A major Montreal-area light rail transit project is one “decisive” step closer to being built... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/55b-montreal-mass-transit-project-takes-step-toward-reality-with-cn-deal-2016-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-mayor-side-swiped-by-albertas-infrastructure-funding-decision-2016-08-25Mayor Don Iveson’s dream to knit Alberta’s sprawling capital city together with light rail lines could be in jeopardy as the provincial government...Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-mayor-side-swiped-by-albertas-infrastructure-funding-decision-2016-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-3rd-annual-golf-tournament-now-sold-out-2016-08-24CARS 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is now sold out! If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Lynn Raby at...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-3rd-annual-golf-tournament-now-sold-out-2016-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-adm-and-midwest-inland-port-drive-increased-container-shipments-over-decatur-ill-intermodal-ramp-2016-08-24CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) and the Midwest Inland Port (MIP) said today...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-adm-and-midwest-inland-port-drive-increased-container-shipments-over-decatur-ill-intermodal-ramp-2016-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-transit-infrastructure-money-what-toronto-is-getting-2016-08-24The federal government will provide $1.49 billion for transportation infrastructure across the province, with much of the money going to improve...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-transit-infrastructure-money-what-toronto-is-getting-2016-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-sign-agreement-for-public-transit-infrastructure-funding-2016-08-24The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have reached a bilateral agreement that will provide more than $2.97 billion in combined...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-ontario-sign-agreement-for-public-transit-infrastructure-funding-2016-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/archaeologists-make-thrilling-ottawa-rail-history-discovery-near-lrt-line-2016-08-24As construction of Ottawa's $2.1-billion light rail network chugs along, archaeologists have unearthed a 145-year-old slice of rail history near...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/archaeologists-make-thrilling-ottawa-rail-history-discovery-near-lrt-line-2016-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-climate-leadership-plan-to-cut-emissions-while-growing-the-economy-2016-08-23The provincial government today unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years, and...Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bcs-climate-leadership-plan-to-cut-emissions-while-growing-the-economy-2016-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-should-deepen-ties-with-with-china-trade-expert-2016-08-23OTTAWA — Even without a Chinese-Canadian free trade deal, the federal government should be deepening its business relationship with the rapidly...Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-should-deepen-ties-with-with-china-trade-expert-2016-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-gare-du-palais-via-rail-celebrates-100-years-2016-08-23MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Quebec City Mayor...Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-gare-du-palais-via-rail-celebrates-100-years-2016-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-to-act-swiftly-if-safety-lapses-found-to-be-cause-of-train-derailment-2016-08-23Transport Minister Marc Garneau says he intends to act swiftly if it’s determined safety lapses caused a Toronto train derailment over the weekend......Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/garneau-to-act-swiftly-if-safety-lapses-found-to-be-cause-of-train-derailment-2016-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-launches-skytrain-mark-iii-fleet-2016-08-23A new generation of rolling stock entered passenger service on Vancouver’s SkyTrain driverless light metro network on the morning of August 18, when...Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-launches-skytrain-mark-iii-fleet-2016-08-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-railway-could-fight-climate-change-scotia-rail-development-society-2016-08-22A 394-kilometre-long railway line running through Cape Breton could be a key weapon in the fight against climate change... To view the full article...Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-railway-could-fight-climate-change-scotia-rail-development-society-2016-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-trip-to-china-aims-to-deepen-business-ties-2016-08-22OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau heads to China this month on a visit that’s expected to lay the groundwork for his approach to Canada’s sometimes-bumpy...Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-trip-to-china-aims-to-deepen-business-ties-2016-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christopher-booth-joins-orgo-thermit-2016-08-22Orgo-Thermit, Inc. has announced that Christopher Booth has joined the GT-Group as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer in Manchester, NJ... To...Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christopher-booth-joins-orgo-thermit-2016-08-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-launch-a-project-to-help-protect-northern-roads-in-the-face-of-climate-change-2016-08-19YELLOWKNIFE , Aug. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - A safe, secure and efficient transportation system is crucial to the viability and socio-economic welfare of...Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-launch-a-project-to-help-protect-northern-roads-in-the-face-of-climate-change-2016-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-agriculture-visits-saskatchewan-to-discuss-key-agricultural-issues-2016-08-19Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay is in Saskatchewan this week to discuss key issues facing the agriculture sector. He...Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-agriculture-visits-saskatchewan-to-discuss-key-agricultural-issues-2016-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-more-go-train-trips-and-parking-for-commuters-in-mississauga-2016-08-19Ontario is making it easier for commuters in Mississauga to access public transit by introducing new GO train trips along the Milton GO corridor and...Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/two-more-go-train-trips-and-parking-for-commuters-in-mississauga-2016-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/costing-review-needed-for-decision-on-rail-cars-2016-08-19The fleets of government-owned grain rail hopper cars will begin to be retired in just six years, and given the lead time needed to build...Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/costing-review-needed-for-decision-on-rail-cars-2016-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-tunnelling-complete-2016-08-18Tunnelling is now complete on the 10-kilometre underground tunnel of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line... To read full article...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-tunnelling-complete-2016-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-cote-st-luc-eyes-cp-rail-yards-for-development-2016-08-18Mayor Mitchell Brownstein says owning that land “would be a great boon for the city,” which “desperately needs” the land for housing and business...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-cote-st-luc-eyes-cp-rail-yards-for-development-2016-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-seeks-private-sector-partnership-for-toronto-montreal-upgrade-2016-08-18Canada’s aggressive economic and sustainability goals are set to be met by Via Rail’s Toronto - Ottawa - Montreal passenger rail corridor project...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-seeks-private-sector-partnership-for-toronto-montreal-upgrade-2016-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-encourages-supply-chain-producer-collaboration-in-moving-2016-17-crop-2016-08-18CALGARY , Aug. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) is well-positioned and ready to move this year's western Canadian grain crop,...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-encourages-supply-chain-producer-collaboration-in-moving-2016-17-crop-2016-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-transportation-corridors-be-canadas-next-big-nation-builder-2016-08-18With construction season in full swing, and with the federal government beginning to invest significant resources in the building and renewal of our...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-transportation-corridors-be-canadas-next-big-nation-builder-2016-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-congratulates-the-united-states-on-stricter-greenhouse-gas-regulations-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-2016-08-17Gatineau, Quebec - August 16, 2016 - The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, issued the following statement today:...Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-congratulates-the-united-states-on-stricter-greenhouse-gas-regulations-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-2016-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-awards-25-million-in-ptc-grants-2016-08-17The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded $25 million in grants for 11 projects in six states and the District of Columbia to assist in...Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-awards-25-million-in-ptc-grants-2016-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-edged-up-in-june-says-statistics-canada-2016-08-17OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales gained 0.8 per cent to $50.2 billion in June after losing 1.0 per cent in May... To view the full...Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-edged-up-in-june-says-statistics-canada-2016-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-enhances-us-canada-service-with-door-to-door-offering-2016-08-17Shippers can now tap a new door-to-door intermodal rail service connecting the U.S. and eastern Canada, after CSX Transportation beefed up service to...Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-enhances-us-canada-service-with-door-to-door-offering-2016-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-machine-event-september-21-2016-ottawa-2016-08-17This event will bring together thought leaders from across the business and government spectrum to facilitate a dialogue about driving the innovation...Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innovation-machine-event-september-21-2016-ottawa-2016-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-car-fleet-requiring-more-maintenance-2016-08-16The amount of maintenance needed to keep Canada’s aging fleet of grain hopper cars in service is increasing... To view the full article please click...Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-car-fleet-requiring-more-maintenance-2016-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gwi-moves-to-acquire-pw-2016-08-16Add regional Providence & Worcester Railroad Co. (P&W) to Genesee & Wyoming Inc.’s growing stable of Class II and II carriers. GWI announced Aug. 15,...Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gwi-moves-to-acquire-pw-2016-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-unveils-first-refurbished-polar-bear-express-passenger-coach-2016-08-16August 12, 2016 10:35 A.M. Office of the Premier Premier Kathleen Wynne was in North Bay today to unveil the first of 16 refurbished passenger...Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-unveils-first-refurbished-polar-bear-express-passenger-coach-2016-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billions-of-dollars-in-infrastructure-spending-has-yet-to-start-flowing-2016-08-16OTTAWA—The federal government has yet to sign infrastructure funding agreements with five provinces and two territories—agreements that are a key...Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billions-of-dollars-in-infrastructure-spending-has-yet-to-start-flowing-2016-08-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-disastrous-quarter-boc-optimistic-that-canadas-economy-will-recover-2016-08-15Canada’s economy likely contracted in the second quarter, as demand from the United States softened and devastating wildfires in Alberta took...Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-disastrous-quarter-boc-optimistic-that-canadas-economy-will-recover-2016-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-preparing-for-all-outcomes-of-us-election-2016-08-15The Canadian government has begun a wide-ranging exercise to plan for the potential effects of the American election, including the possibility of a...Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-preparing-for-all-outcomes-of-us-election-2016-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-work-boosting-waterloo-regions-economic-growth-report-2016-08-15WATERLOO REGION — Light rail transit construction and related development projects are driving a strong economic outlook for Waterloo Region, says a...Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-work-boosting-waterloo-regions-economic-growth-report-2016-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-canada-will-be-developing-their-infrastructure-through-go-rail-project-2016-08-15Through funding made available under the Moving Ontario Forward plan, Ontario and Metrolinx have announced improvements to the Dufferin St. Bridge,...Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-canada-will-be-developing-their-infrastructure-through-go-rail-project-2016-08-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-breaks-silence-on-shutdown-of-grain-terminal-and-rail-service-in-churchill-2016-08-12In has been nearly three weeks since Omnitrax Canada decided to close its Churchill grain terminal and cut rail freight service . And during that...Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-breaks-silence-on-shutdown-of-grain-terminal-and-rail-service-in-churchill-2016-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-release-dangerous-goods-safety-video-2016-08-12TRANSCAER – the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative – recently released a new promotional video . To read full...Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-release-dangerous-goods-safety-video-2016-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-hopper-car-investors-sought-2016-08-12An aging fleet and no federal investment means grain shippers and railways will need to look at new options.. To read full article click here.Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-hopper-car-investors-sought-2016-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-work-boosting-waterloo-regions-economic-growth-report-2016-08-12WATERLOO REGION — Light rail transit construction and related development projects are driving a strong economic outlook for Waterloo Region, says a...Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-work-boosting-waterloo-regions-economic-growth-report-2016-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-want-to-see-inter-provincial-trade-barriers-reduced-2016-08-12Canada has a whole host of inter-provincial trade barriers that basically take away the opportunity for small craft breweries and small family...Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-want-to-see-inter-provincial-trade-barriers-reduced-2016-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-names-successor-to-janet-drysdale-2016-08-11Paul Butcher steps up as vice president of IR.. To read full article click here.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-names-successor-to-janet-drysdale-2016-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-urges-railways-to-be-ready-to-transport-larger-than-average-crop-2016-08-11REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is urging rail companies to be prepared to deal with a larger than average crop this year, but the railways say...Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-urges-railways-to-be-ready-to-transport-larger-than-average-crop-2016-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rona-ambrose-visits-sarnia-champions-an-aggressive-free-trade-stance-2016-08-11Canada’s Opposition leader received a history lesson while stopping in Sarnia-Lambton Wednesday.... To read full article click here.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rona-ambrose-visits-sarnia-champions-an-aggressive-free-trade-stance-2016-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-offers-to-suspend-southern-railway-strike-2016-08-10Strikes by Southern Railway workers set for Thursday and Friday will be suspended if the company agrees to urgent talks without pre-conditions, the...Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-offers-to-suspend-southern-railway-strike-2016-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-intelligent-transport-systems-market-2016-2022-2016-08-10NEW YORK , Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent transportation system is an integration of communication system and information technologies,...Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-intelligent-transport-systems-market-2016-2022-2016-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-new-lrt-line-helps-secure-new-office-project-at-mississauga-and-brampton-border-2016-08-10The desire of two corporations to create environmentally-friendly workspaces sparked an alliance that led to a fancy groundbreaking ceremony...Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/construction-of-new-lrt-line-helps-secure-new-office-project-at-mississauga-and-brampton-border-2016-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ackman-cashes-out-2016-08-10Pershing Square Capital Management L.P. principal Bill Ackman has sold all his shares in Canadian Pacific, walking away with a cool $1.5 billion. To...Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ackman-cashes-out-2016-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-city-councillors-debate-lrt-congestion-report-2016-08-09A new report that says Hamilton's streets can accommodate light rail transit without significantly adding to traffic congestion will be debated at...Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/-city-councillors-debate-lrt-congestion-report-2016-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tells-detroit-audience-he-wants-better-trade-deals-2016-08-09DETROIT — Making America great again could mean tearing up trade deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, says the...Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-tells-detroit-audience-he-wants-better-trade-deals-2016-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provincial-trade-deal-would-be-a-wealth-creator-for-all-regions-2016-08-09It was interesting to see how a meagre 191-word document signed by all premiers on internal free trade was lauded as a major coup for Confederation.....Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provincial-trade-deal-would-be-a-wealth-creator-for-all-regions-2016-08-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-ring-of-fire-rail-project-contract-awarded-2016-08-08TORONTO—Ring of Fire prospector KWG Resources Inc. has announced it is contracting with Canarail Consultings Inc. to provide consulting services and...Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-ring-of-fire-rail-project-contract-awarded-2016-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-outline-economic-policy-as-he-seeks-to-regain-momentum-2016-08-08Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday will outline an economic plan that includes tax help for working families in a major speech in...Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-to-outline-economic-policy-as-he-seeks-to-regain-momentum-2016-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-the-stb-railroad-reciprocal-switching-decision-really-help-shippers-2016-08-08The Surface Transportation Board’s proposal to allow railroad reciprocal switching garnered immediate praise from shipper groups, but after shippers...Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-the-stb-railroad-reciprocal-switching-decision-really-help-shippers-2016-08-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mozambique-brazils-vale-group-closes-agreement-on-coal-railway-line-2016-08-05Brazil’s Vale group has completed the process of renegotiating the deal reached in 2014 with Japan’s Mitsui & Co group for the sale of a percentage...Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mozambique-brazils-vale-group-closes-agreement-on-coal-railway-line-2016-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-will-be-the-local-host-for-wheelrail-interaction-conference-2017-wri-17-2016-08-05Wheel Rail Seminars is proud to announce that the Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference 2017 (WRI '17) will be held in Montreal Canada. This will be the...Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-will-be-the-local-host-for-wheelrail-interaction-conference-2017-wri-17-2016-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canadas-trains-almost-sold-out-over-the-long-weekend-2016-08-04MONTRÉAL, Aug. 3, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Recognized as the smart choice to meet the needs of Canadian travellers, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) was in high...Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canadas-trains-almost-sold-out-over-the-long-weekend-2016-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-profile-activist-investor-bill-ackman-dumps-entire-19b-stake-in-cp-rail-2016-08-04CALGARY—The American activist investor who forced Canadian Pacific Railway to bring E. Hunter Harrison out of retirement to act as CEO in 2012 is...Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-profile-activist-investor-bill-ackman-dumps-entire-19b-stake-in-cp-rail-2016-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-to-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-rail-safety-2016-08-04NDP Transport Critic Linda Duncan (Edmonton – Strathcona) is calling for improved safety regulations regarding the transport of dangerous cargo. To...Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-to-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-rail-safety-2016-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-ceta-and-tpp-in-trouble-whats-canadas-plan-b-on-trade-2016-08-04Canada’s international-trade aspirations are facing serious problems, none of which are Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s fault, but all of which are...Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-ceta-and-tpp-in-trouble-whats-canadas-plan-b-on-trade-2016-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-blasts-trumps-business-record-2016-08-03OMAHA, Neb.—Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he’ll do whatever it takes to defeat Donald Trump, including escorting people to the polls...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/warren-buffett-blasts-trumps-business-record-2016-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-growth-inches-higher-2016-08-03The pace of growth in Canadian manufacturing inched higher in July, data showed on Tuesday, as rising new orders and overall output offset a drag...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-growth-inches-higher-2016-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cmq-railway-ages-2016-regional-railroad-of-the-year-begins-receiving-new-locomotives-2016-08-03On Friday, July 29, Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CMQ) took delivery of its first of eight rebuilt Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP38-3 locomotive,...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cmq-railway-ages-2016-regional-railroad-of-the-year-begins-receiving-new-locomotives-2016-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-release-new-video-to-promote-free-national-emergency-response-training-program-2016-08-03OTTAWA, Aug. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Canada's railways today released a new promotional video about TRANSCAER® – the Transportation Community Awareness and...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-release-new-video-to-promote-free-national-emergency-response-training-program-2016-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/political-meddling-is-putting-canadas-rail-network-at-risk-right-when-we-need-it-most-2016-08-03Western Canadian farmers should prepare for 10 years of surging economic growth, thanks to a predicted spike in European and Asian-bound exports,...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/political-meddling-is-putting-canadas-rail-network-at-risk-right-when-we-need-it-most-2016-08-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loram-completes-acquisition-of-rvel-2016-08-02Loram, Maintenance of Way (Loram) has completed the acquisition of RVEL, a rolling engineering and operating company based in Derby, UK... To view...Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loram-completes-acquisition-of-rvel-2016-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diplomatica-ukrainian-ambassador-excited-about-trade-deal-opportunities-2016-08-02Ukrainian Ambassador Andriy Shevchenko says Ukraine’s newly minted free-trade agreement with Canada gives his country a lot of credibility as a...Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diplomatica-ukrainian-ambassador-excited-about-trade-deal-opportunities-2016-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-428-million-deal-for-metrolinx-rail-cars-2016-08-02THUNDER BAY – Bombardier Transportation announced today that Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario’s regional transportation agency for the Greater...Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-signs-428-million-deal-for-metrolinx-rail-cars-2016-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyperloop-concept-spurs-innovation-train-on-deutsche-bahn-2016-08-02An idea to move people and goods on land at the speed of sound may help passenger railway travel more efficient.... To view the full article please...Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hyperloop-concept-spurs-innovation-train-on-deutsche-bahn-2016-08-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-work-to-resume-for-1st-time-since-rideau-street-sinkhole-2016-07-29Work on Ottawa's light rail transit system is expected to resume this weekend underneath Rideau Street for the first time since a watermain break in...Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-work-to-resume-for-1st-time-since-rideau-street-sinkhole-2016-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-stakeholders-not-wooed-by-consultation-promise-2016-07-29The Liberals promised to be a more transparent and accountable government. They promised public consultations on major policy decisions —...Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-stakeholders-not-wooed-by-consultation-promise-2016-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-future-of-transportation-in-canada-developing-a-long-term-agenda-for-transportation-2016-07-29On April 27, 2016, the Minister of Transport began consulting Canadians, stakeholders, and provinces and territories to hear their views and discuss...Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-future-of-transportation-in-canada-developing-a-long-term-agenda-for-transportation-2016-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-on-steady-decline-month-over-month-in-2016-statscan-2016-07-28CALGARY — Shipments of crude-by-rail have shown a steady decline this year and railway executives see little hope of a quick turnaround... To view...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shipments-on-steady-decline-month-over-month-in-2016-statscan-2016-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-government-help-hudson-bay-railway-in-dire-need-of-cash-2016-07-28The federal and provincial governments have poured more than $130 million into the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill since Omnitrax Canada...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/despite-government-help-hudson-bay-railway-in-dire-need-of-cash-2016-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ring-of-fire-developer-hires-rail-experts-for-corridor-study-2016-07-28KWG Resources has signed on CANARAIL Consultants to conduct a rail feasibility study for the Ring of Fire and for its development partners, China...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ring-of-fire-developer-hires-rail-experts-for-corridor-study-2016-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-member-rate-extended-to-cars-members-to-exhibit-at-rsicma-2016-rail-expo-and-technical-conference-2016-07-28The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has extended an invitation for interested CARS members to exhibit at RSI/CMA 2016 Rail Expo and Technical...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-member-rate-extended-to-cars-members-to-exhibit-at-rsicma-2016-rail-expo-and-technical-conference-2016-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-accountants-lack-optimism-about-economy-cpa-canada-survey-2016-07-27TORONTO—Professional accountants in leadership positions have reservations about how the national economy will perform over the next 12 months,...Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-accountants-lack-optimism-about-economy-cpa-canada-survey-2016-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-environmental-agency-solicits-public-input-on-proposed-cn-served-yard-project-2016-07-27The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is seeking public comments to help determine whether a federal environmental assessment is...Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-environmental-agency-solicits-public-input-on-proposed-cn-served-yard-project-2016-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-privately-owned-commuter-rail-in-ottawa-2016-07-27He might be riding his proposal for a privately backed commuter train into uncharted territory, but that hasn’t dampened Joseph Potvin’s sense of...Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-privately-owned-commuter-rail-in-ottawa-2016-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-want-money-for-more-rapid-transit-city-will-tell-province-2016-07-27Hamilton city councillors are still sparring over a current $1 billion LRT project. Now some have voted to ask the provincial and federal governments...Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-want-money-for-more-rapid-transit-city-will-tell-province-2016-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-trump-presidency-would-affect-canadas-economy-2016-07-27“President Donald Trump” is now a distinct possibility.... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-trump-presidency-would-affect-canadas-economy-2016-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millions-needed-for-neglected-skytrain-tracks-2016-07-26TransLink could end up spending more than $50 million to replace nearly half its Expo Line tracks after a damning consultant’s report identified a...Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/millions-needed-for-neglected-skytrain-tracks-2016-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-whitehead-releases-58-page-lrt-report-to-mixed-reviews-2016-07-26Council is expected to vote in the fall to accept the Metrolinx project... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terry-whitehead-releases-58-page-lrt-report-to-mixed-reviews-2016-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faster-timeline-for-phasing-out-dot-111-tank-cars-2016-07-26July 25, 2016 – Montréal, Quebec – Transport Canada In 2015, more than 146,000 carloads of crude oil were shipped throughout Canada by rail. To...Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faster-timeline-for-phasing-out-dot-111-tank-cars-2016-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chair-kathy-fox-statement-on-the-expedited-removal-of-legacy-tank-cars-for-crude-oil-transport-transportation-safety-board-of-canada-2016-07-26Gatineau, Quebec, 25 July 2016 – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is encouraged that the Minister of Transport is expediting the...Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chair-kathy-fox-statement-on-the-expedited-removal-of-legacy-tank-cars-for-crude-oil-transport-transportation-safety-board-of-canada-2016-07-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britain-to-push-for-canada-eu-trade-deal-despite-brexit-uk-envoy-2016-07-25OTTAWA — Britain's envoy to Canada says his country will push hard for the speedy approval of the Canada-EU free-trade agreement despite the Brexit...Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/britain-to-push-for-canada-eu-trade-deal-despite-brexit-uk-envoy-2016-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-must-modernize-customer-service-in-time-for-lrt-report-cautions-2016-07-25When it comes to customer service, OC Transpo is "ill-prepared" for the launch of its new light rail transit system, according to a new report...Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oc-transpo-must-modernize-customer-service-in-time-for-lrt-report-cautions-2016-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-out-of-lac-megantic-rail-car-model-coming-months-ahead-of-schedule-2016-07-25Ottawa will retire the older DOT-111 rail tanker cars -- the ones involved in the deadly Lac-Megantic tragedy -- several months earlier than planned,...Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-out-of-lac-megantic-rail-car-model-coming-months-ahead-of-schedule-2016-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/department-of-finance-releases-legislative-and-regulatory-proposals-relating-to-the-goods-and-services-taxharmonized-sales-tax-2016-07-25July 22, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is committed to listening to Canadians on all tax-related...Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/department-of-finance-releases-legislative-and-regulatory-proposals-relating-to-the-goods-and-services-taxharmonized-sales-tax-2016-07-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-achieves-another-milestone-in-developing-a-long-term-agenda-for-transportation-in-canada-2016-07-22July 21, 2016 – Winnipeg – Transport Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, was in Winnipeg today to wrap up a series of...Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-achieves-another-milestone-in-developing-a-long-term-agenda-for-transportation-in-canada-2016-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-of-transport-to-make-an-announcement-at-via-rail-canadas-montreal-maintenance-centre-2016-07-22MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC – July 21, 2016 – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will join Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief...Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-of-transport-to-make-an-announcement-at-via-rail-canadas-montreal-maintenance-centre-2016-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-siemens-plant-fully-operational-2016-07-22Siemens’ new 60,000 square-foot rail service headquarters in Sacramento, Calif., which serves as Siemens Mobility Customer Services U.S. headquarters...Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-siemens-plant-fully-operational-2016-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-urges-eu-members-to-back-trade-deal-2016-07-22Stephane Dion, Canada’s foreign minister, is urging EU members to approve Europe’s trade agreement with Canada to demonstrate that the bloc’s focus...Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-urges-eu-members-to-back-trade-deal-2016-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/incredibly-dangerous-pokemon-go-stunt-draws-ire-of-ttc-2016-07-21An online video trying to flag the potential perils of Pokemon Go is drawing the ire of the Toronto Transit Commission for its shot featuring a young...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/incredibly-dangerous-pokemon-go-stunt-draws-ire-of-ttc-2016-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procedures-for-the-adjudication-of-objections-to-rail-level-of-service-arbitration-submissions-under-section-16943-of-the-canada-transportation-act-2016-07-21PART 1: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 1.1 Background Subsection 169.31(1) of the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) identifies the matters that shippers may...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/procedures-for-the-adjudication-of-objections-to-rail-level-of-service-arbitration-submissions-under-section-16943-of-the-canada-transportation-act-2016-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-brexit-benefit-canada-keep-calm-and-trade-on-2016-07-21The Brexit decision is proving to have serious global economic consequences, but Britain’s intention to leave the European Union provides some real...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-brexit-benefit-canada-keep-calm-and-trade-on-2016-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-q2-results-2016-07-21Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) released its second-quarter financial and operating results at 8:30 a.m. eastern time (6:30 a.m. mountain time)...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-q2-results-2016-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-company-ips-announces-major-expansion-2016-07-21Innovative Parts and Solutions (IPS) announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. A new 23,000ft²...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-columbia-company-ips-announces-major-expansion-2016-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-set-to-dump-acr-passenger-train-file-says-hughes-2016-07-20Despite the fact that the Algoma Passenger train is a proven boon to the Northern Ontario economy, the Liberal government is content to live with...Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-set-to-dump-acr-passenger-train-file-says-hughes-2016-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-watchdog-warns-ontarios-debt-will-grow-to-350b-by-2020-2016-07-20TORONTO—Ontario’s financial watchdog warns the province’s net debt will grow by another $50 billion to $350 billion in the next four years, and...Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-watchdog-warns-ontarios-debt-will-grow-to-350b-by-2020-2016-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-taps-keith-creel-as-next-ceo-will-assume-post-next-summer-2016-07-20Canadian Pacific Railway says Keith Creel will succeed CEO Hunter Harrison on July 1, 2017... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-taps-keith-creel-as-next-ceo-will-assume-post-next-summer-2016-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pitches-cheaper-commuter-train-for-halifax-2016-07-19Via Rail has pitched an unsolicited proposal to bring commuter rail to Halifax for "significantly" less cost than a plan that was rejected last year...Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pitches-cheaper-commuter-train-for-halifax-2016-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-industry-opposes-unions-support-fras-two-person-crew-proposal-2016-07-19Freight-rail industry representatives last week called on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to drop its proposed rule mandating two-person...Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-industry-opposes-unions-support-fras-two-person-crew-proposal-2016-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-facing-one-of-longest-most-severe-recessions-in-its-history-2016-07-19—A new report says Alberta’s current recession is expected to shrink the economy by more than double the average of the past four recessions... To...Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-facing-one-of-longest-most-severe-recessions-in-its-history-2016-07-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-focusing-on-eu-trade-pact-before-uk-deal-minister-says-2016-07-18The Canadian government is focused on ratifying a trade agreement with the European Union despite Brexit, International Trade Minister Chrystia...Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-focusing-on-eu-trade-pact-before-uk-deal-minister-says-2016-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-port-expansion-is-good-news-for-north-2016-07-18As the Prince Rupert Port continues to grow, so do the northern economies. The terminal is currently expanding and could possibly be the future site...Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-port-expansion-is-good-news-for-north-2016-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-energy-beyond-borders-2016-07-18Can exports revive North America’s crude-by-rail and coal?... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moving-energy-beyond-borders-2016-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-small-businesses-to-get-1b-boost-from-two-government-financiers-2016-07-18CALGARY—Two government owned financial institutions say they’re teaming up to provide a billion dollars in new loans to small and medium Alberta...Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-small-businesses-to-get-1b-boost-from-two-government-financiers-2016-07-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-members-ratify-new-contract-with-via-rail-2016-07-15Members of Unifor Local 100 and National Council 4000 have voted to accept a new four-year contract with VIA Rail Canada Inc. , union leaders...Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-members-ratify-new-contract-with-via-rail-2016-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-are-they-now-a-guide-to-torontos-on-again-off-again-public-transit-projects-2016-07-15Torontonians can be forgiven for feeling a little confused over their tangle of transit projects, the many light-rail lines proposed, killed and...Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-are-they-now-a-guide-to-torontos-on-again-off-again-public-transit-projects-2016-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canarail-selects-ontario-northland-for-the-refurbishment-contract-of-rocky-mountaineer-goldleaf-cars-creating-up-to-80-new-jobs-in-north-bay-2016-07-15NORTH BAY, ON, July 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Ontario Northland is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract from CANARAIL to refurbish Rocky...Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canarail-selects-ontario-northland-for-the-refurbishment-contract-of-rocky-mountaineer-goldleaf-cars-creating-up-to-80-new-jobs-in-north-bay-2016-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-turns-to-canada-for-advice-on-striking-post-brexit-trade-deals-with-eu-2016-07-15The UK has sought advice from Canada on how to cut a trade agreement with the European Union following the Brexit vote.... To view the full article...Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-turns-to-canada-for-advice-on-striking-post-brexit-trade-deals-with-eu-2016-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-cuts-possible-after-6-city-executives-lose-positions-2016-07-14Ottawa's new city manager Steve Kanellakos has put his stamp on how the municipality's 17,000-strong workforce is organized with a sweeping internal...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-cuts-possible-after-6-city-executives-lose-positions-2016-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-anti-nafta-myths-are-catching-on-in-canada-unfortunately-2016-07-14The Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump, has made one of his recurring themes the supposedly...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trumps-anti-nafta-myths-are-catching-on-in-canada-unfortunately-2016-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-says-alberta-wildfires-caused-contraction-in-q2-forecasts-second-half-rebound-2016-07-14OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is cutting its economic outlook for the year, saying the extensive damage from the Alberta wildfires will result in an...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-says-alberta-wildfires-caused-contraction-in-q2-forecasts-second-half-rebound-2016-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-sponsorship-packages-still-available-2016-07-14The third annual CARS Golf Tournament, always a sell-out, is the ideal opportunity to enhance your company's image and raise your corporate profile,...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-sponsorship-packages-still-available-2016-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-debates-explained-in-one-map-2016-07-13Toronto city council is expected to set its transit priorities for the next 15 years at a meeting on Wednesday... To view the full article please...Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-debates-explained-in-one-map-2016-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-to-update-outlook-in-wake-of-wildfires-brexit-2016-07-13OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will update its economic projections today for the first time since a huge wildfire shuttered Alberta oilsands facilities...Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-to-update-outlook-in-wake-of-wildfires-brexit-2016-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-today-for-cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-now-80-sold-out-2016-07-13CARS Golf Tournament 80% sold out! Join us for the Third Annual CARS Golf Tournament at the prestigious Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe-Claire,...Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-today-for-cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-now-80-sold-out-2016-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-ceta-is-too-important-to-fail-for-eu-and-canada-2016-07-12It has been described as the most important free trade deal Canada has ever signed – one that would give the country greater access to an $18...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-ceta-is-too-important-to-fail-for-eu-and-canada-2016-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ditch-the-scarborough-subway-plan-revive-the-lrt-and-save-1b-coun-paul-ainslie-2016-07-12For 30 years, Toronto council has kept passing the issue of extending the Scarborough subway on to the next term — with no one willing to build or...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ditch-the-scarborough-subway-plan-revive-the-lrt-and-save-1b-coun-paul-ainslie-2016-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-signs-landmark-free-trade-agreement-with-ukraine-2016-07-12The Government of Canada remains committed to working with Ukrainian government and business leaders to deepen the commercial ties between our...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-signs-landmark-free-trade-agreement-with-ukraine-2016-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-meeting-of-the-canadian-transportation-agency-and-the-us-surface-transportation-board-2016-07-12July 11, 2016 GATINEAU, Quebec – Today, Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency hosted Daniel Elliott, Chairman of the...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-meeting-of-the-canadian-transportation-agency-and-the-us-surface-transportation-board-2016-07-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mask-lrvs-enter-service-in-calgary-2016-07-11CALGARY Transit's new fleet of Siemens S200 high-floor LRVs entered service on the city's CTrain light rail network on July 5 in time for the annual...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-mask-lrvs-enter-service-in-calgary-2016-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-posts-solid-fiscal-third-quarter-2016-07-11The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2016 that indicate continued strong...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-posts-solid-fiscal-third-quarter-2016-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunneling-not-resumed-one-month-after-rideau-sinkhole-2016-07-11One month after a watermain break caused a massive sinkhole on Rideau Street, work on the last 50 metres of the downtown light rail tunnel remains at...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunneling-not-resumed-one-month-after-rideau-sinkhole-2016-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-moving-grain-with-an-item-6-2016-07-11Canadian Pacific’s Crowsnest Subdivision is busy with grain trains as prairie elevators are cleared to accept the coming harvest. CP has been pairing...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-moving-grain-with-an-item-6-2016-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-to-get-a-boost-as-provinces-expected-to-announce-trade-agreement-2016-07-11OTTAWA—Ontario’s economic development minister says he fully expects the provinces and the federal government to agree on a long-awaited proposal...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-to-get-a-boost-as-provinces-expected-to-announce-trade-agreement-2016-07-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-on-side-with-emission-limits-2016-07-08Canada’s two largest railway companies appear to be on board with Ottawa’s plan to limit polluting emissions for railway locomotives. To read more...Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-on-side-with-emission-limits-2016-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-newfoundland-and-labrador-sign-agreement-for-water-and-transit-infrastructure-funding-2016-07-08Investing in local infrastructure helps ensure that families have high-quality municipal water and wastewater systems they can rely on and that...Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-and-newfoundland-and-labrador-sign-agreement-for-water-and-transit-infrastructure-funding-2016-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-time-for-eu-canada-trade-2016-07-08In turbulent political times, both in Europe and on our side of the Atlantic, headlines are too often dominated by division and disagreement, never...Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/decision-time-for-eu-canada-trade-2016-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-conference-2016-07-08Mark your calendar for our next Annual National Railway Day Conference taking place on November 1st in our Nation’s Capital at the Chateau Laurier....Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-conference-2016-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-acknowledges-three-year-anniversary-of-lac-megantic-incident-2016-07-07OTTAWA, July 6, 2016 – The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and its members are reflecting on the tragic incident that occurred three years ago...Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-acknowledges-three-year-anniversary-of-lac-megantic-incident-2016-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-work-on-three-go-stations-2016-07-07Through funding made available under the Moving Ontario Forward plan, Ontario plans to expand GO Transit rail service on the Stouffville corridor as...Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rfq-issued-for-work-on-three-go-stations-2016-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-hit-33b-in-may-energy-exports-grew-despite-wildfires-2016-07-07OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit in May totalled $3.3 billion as exports of crude oil and bitumen grew despite the Alberta...Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-hit-33b-in-may-energy-exports-grew-despite-wildfires-2016-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fore-register-now-for-cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-2016-07-07CARS Golf Tournament 50% sold out! Join us for the Third Annual CARS Golf Tournament at the prestigious Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe-Claire,...Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fore-register-now-for-cars-third-annual-golf-tournament-2016-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-prime-minister-of-canada-and-the-premier-of-quebec-announce-a-new-infrastructure-agreement-2016-07-06Montréal, Quebec 5 July 2016 The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, today confirmed the...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-prime-minister-of-canada-and-the-premier-of-quebec-announce-a-new-infrastructure-agreement-2016-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lor-joins-wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-as-rail-projects-manager-2016-07-06Rik Lor will manage the delivery of rail projects as a senior engineering manager in the transit & rail technical excellence center of WSP | Parsons...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lor-joins-wsp-parsons-brinckerhoff-as-rail-projects-manager-2016-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-responds-to-statements-from-tcrc-mwed-leadership-2016-07-06(RTTNews.com) - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP, CP.TO) responded to claims by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference - Maintenance of Way...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-responds-to-statements-from-tcrc-mwed-leadership-2016-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-national-railway-company-jul-05-2016advisory-cn-to-report-second-quarter-2016-financial-and-operating-results-on-july-25-2016-2016-07-06MONTREAL, July 5, 2016/CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its second-quarter 2016 financial and operating results on July 25, 2016, at 4.01...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-national-railway-company-jul-05-2016advisory-cn-to-report-second-quarter-2016-financial-and-operating-results-on-july-25-2016-2016-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-gets-clarity-on-how-europe-will-ratify-trade-deal-2016-07-06The European Commission has decided the Canada-EU trade deal will proceed for ratification as a "mixed" agreement, recognizing demands from key...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-gets-clarity-on-how-europe-will-ratify-trade-deal-2016-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/considering-the-corridor-is-a-northern-transportation-network-possible-2016-07-05A report from the University of Calgary is renewing a decades-old conversation about the pros and cons of a Northern Corridor, a massive...Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/considering-the-corridor-is-a-northern-transportation-network-possible-2016-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-forecasts-steady-modest-business-momentum-for-remainder-of-2016-2016-07-05OTTAWA—Canadian businesses are expecting only a marginal acceleration in sales growth over the next 12 months, a new Bank of Canada poll released...Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-forecasts-steady-modest-business-momentum-for-remainder-of-2016-2016-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-electrifies-start-of-tendering-2016-07-05CDPQ Infra, Canada, published two requests for qualification on June 28 for its $C5.5 billion ($US4.26 billion) Metropolitan Electric Network (REM)...Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-electrifies-start-of-tendering-2016-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dudeplomacy-lands-in-ottawa-5-things-discussed-at-north-american-leaders-summit-2016-07-05OTTAWA—The leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico discussed several economic issues during the June 29 North American Leaders’ Summit in...Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dudeplomacy-lands-in-ottawa-5-things-discussed-at-north-american-leaders-summit-2016-07-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-begins-on-laird-station-of-eglinton-light-transit-line-2016-07-04Premier Kathleen Wynne was at the groundbreaking on Thursday – June 30 – morning for the latest milestone in the construction of the Eglinton...Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-begins-on-laird-station-of-eglinton-light-transit-line-2016-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-bi-weekly-report-of-federal-and-provincial-government-developments-2016-07-04Federal Government Developments (Departments and Regulations) · On June 17, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of...Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-bi-weekly-report-of-federal-and-provincial-government-developments-2016-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-leaders-defend-global-trade-at-summit-2016-07-04Obama told the Canadians that as president, “I’ve deepened the ties between our countries”, and he held up the U.S... To read full article click here.Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-leaders-defend-global-trade-at-summit-2016-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-memory-of-michael-wilcox-industry-colleague-and-friend-2016-07-04It is with great sadness that we notify you of the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Michael Wilcox. Mike joined Hovey Industries in 1996...Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-memory-of-michael-wilcox-industry-colleague-and-friend-2016-07-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-to-lay-off-500-workers-2016-06-30WINNIPEG—The layoff of 500 Canadian Pacific Railway CP 2.35 % maintenance workers will begin Thursday, according to a union website , as the...Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-to-lay-off-500-workers-2016-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-on-side-with-new-locomotive-emission-standards-2016-06-30Canada’s two largest railway companies appear to be on board with Ottawa’s plan to limit polluting emissions for railway locomotives... To read full...Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-on-side-with-new-locomotive-emission-standards-2016-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-nations-fiscal-management-act-titled-2016-06-30Canada’s Gazette Part 2, released today, included annexed regulations to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act titled “Regulations Amending the...Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-nations-fiscal-management-act-titled-2016-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eu-trade-deal-now-looks-like-europes-next-big-rift-post-brexit-2016-06-30The dust hasn't started settling on Brexit yet, and Europe is already facing its next unity crisis. And this time, it's about a trade deal with...Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eu-trade-deal-now-looks-like-europes-next-big-rift-post-brexit-2016-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-weekday-go-rail-service-planned-between-hamilton-and-the-niagara-region-2016-06-29Ontario is planning to bring new weekday GO rail service between the future Confederation GO Station in Hamilton and the Niagara Region starting in...Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-weekday-go-rail-service-planned-between-hamilton-and-the-niagara-region-2016-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-appoints-mike-cory-as-chief-operating-officer-and-ghislain-houle-as-chief-financial-officer-read-more-at-httpwwwstockhousecomnewspress-releases20160627cn-appoints-mike-cory-as-chief-operating-officer-and-ghislain-houle-as-chief0toygwahslhw8-2016-06-29MONTREAL , June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Luc Jobin , incoming president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), announced today the...Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-appoints-mike-cory-as-chief-operating-officer-and-ghislain-houle-as-chief-financial-officer-read-more-at-httpwwwstockhousecomnewspress-releases20160627cn-appoints-mike-cory-as-chief-operating-officer-and-ghislain-houle-as-chief0toygwahslhw8-2016-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-breaks-with-party-on-trade-as-he-threatens-tariffs-2016-06-29Republican Donald Trump vowed to tear up the nation’s trade deals, threatened new tariffs and called for a new era of economic “Americanism” in a...Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trump-breaks-with-party-on-trade-as-he-threatens-tariffs-2016-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/security-to-be-beefed-up-in-ottawa-for-three-amigos-summit-2016-06-28The RCMP warn that movement on Parliament Hill be limited at times as U.S. President Barack Obama visits Ottawa on Wednesday... To read full article...Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/security-to-be-beefed-up-in-ottawa-for-three-amigos-summit-2016-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-on-track-for-ratification-before-uk-leaves-eu-minister-says-2016-06-28In the aftermath of last week's surprising Brexit vote, the European Union is even more determined to sign a free trade agreement with Canada,.. To...Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-on-track-for-ratification-before-uk-leaves-eu-minister-says-2016-06-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-programs-to-prevent-derailments-2016-06-27CHEEKTOWAGA, NY - With the increasing focus on rail safety and the efforts to avoid hazardous materials spills of combustible material like oil and...Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/technology-programs-to-prevent-derailments-2016-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-advisory-petroleum-crude-oil-classification-2016-06-27Part 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations requires the consignor (the person who ships or who imports the dangerous goods) to...Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-advisory-petroleum-crude-oil-classification-2016-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-three-new-go-train-stations-in-york-regionsimcoe-county-2016-06-27Today, Ontario announced three new GO Train stations along the Barrie GO Transit line as part of Metrolinx's GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program -...Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-three-new-go-train-stations-in-york-regionsimcoe-county-2016-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barack-obama-heads-to-last-summit-with-canada-mexico-2016-06-27Today, Ontario announced three new GO Train stations along the Barrie GO Transit line as part of Metrolinx's GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program -...Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/barack-obama-heads-to-last-summit-with-canada-mexico-2016-06-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-siemens-charger-locomotives-head-to-ttci-2016-06-23THE first two Siemens SC-44 Charger diesel passenger locomotives have arrived in Colorado for the start of testing at TTCI's Pueblo facility... To...Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-siemens-charger-locomotives-head-to-ttci-2016-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-britain-remaining-in-eu-good-for-free-trade-deal-with-canada-2016-06-23OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his desire to see Britain remain in the European Union, on the eve of a historic vote marked by...Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-britain-remaining-in-eu-good-for-free-trade-deal-with-canada-2016-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-more-go-train-stations-in-east-toronto-2016-06-23June 22, 2016 3:00 P.M. Ministry of Transportation Today, Ontario announced four new GO Train stations along the Stouffville and Lakeshore East GO...Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-more-go-train-stations-in-east-toronto-2016-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-more-go-train-stations-in-west-toronto-2016-06-22June 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. Ministry of Transportation Today, Ontario announced four new GO Train stations along the Barrie and Kitchener GO Transit...Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-building-more-go-train-stations-in-west-toronto-2016-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-fast-track-light-rail-projects-environmental-review-2016-06-22Members of the public will have less time to familiarize themselves with the potential environmental impact of the recently announced commuter rail...Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-fast-track-light-rail-projects-environmental-review-2016-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-may-take-on-5-transit-projects-over-15-years-but-only-1-is-funded-2016-06-22Toronto city planners revealed Tuesday their vision of how the city's transit network should evolve over the next 15 years, a vision that includes...Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-may-take-on-5-transit-projects-over-15-years-but-only-1-is-funded-2016-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-a-chill-from-up-north-2016-06-22Canadian Pacific on June 21, 2016 provided an earnings outlook for the year’s second-quarter “due to lower-than-anticipated volumes in bulk...Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-a-chill-from-up-north-2016-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2016-2016-06-22There's still time to nominate a woman in railroading for the League of Railway Industry Women's (LRIW) 2016 "Outstanding Woman of the Year Award.".....Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2016-2016-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-expanding-go-rail-service-in-durham-region-2016-06-21June 20, 2016 9:00 A.M. Office of the Premier Ontario is extending GO Transit's Lakeshore East rail corridor to offer new GO train service from...Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-expanding-go-rail-service-in-durham-region-2016-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ptc-hosting-herzog-style-2016-06-21Herzog Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has rolled out Herzog PTC Hosting, described as “providing Positive Train Control messaging capabilities, back office...Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ptc-hosting-herzog-style-2016-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-work-to-resume-this-week-after-sinkhole-flooding-2016-06-21Excavation of the tunnel at Rideau Station is set to resume this week, after work stopped on June 8 when the tunnel flooded following a watermain...Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-tunnel-work-to-resume-this-week-after-sinkhole-flooding-2016-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-political-party-wants-vancouver-island-to-be-canadas-11th-province-2016-06-21A former Progressive Conservative MP says he is the leader of a new political party, one that is calling for the establishment of Vancouver Island as...Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-political-party-wants-vancouver-island-to-be-canadas-11th-province-2016-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/follow-up-proposed-locomotive-emissions-regulations-reduce-air-pollutants-newsgc-news-release-2016-06-21As a follow-up to the June 17th announcement on proposed Locomotive Emissions Regulations : In the June 18 th edition of Gazette 1, the Government of...Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/follow-up-proposed-locomotive-emissions-regulations-reduce-air-pollutants-newsgc-news-release-2016-06-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-locomotive-emissions-regulations-reduce-air-pollutants-2016-06-20June 17, 2016 – Ottawa – Transport Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada will...Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-locomotive-emissions-regulations-reduce-air-pollutants-2016-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-new-infrastructure-agreement-with-british-columbia-2016-06-20BURNABY, BC, June 16, 2016 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve...Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-new-infrastructure-agreement-with-british-columbia-2016-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-ensure-more-efficient-travel-between-canada-and-us-2016-06-20June 17, 2016 – Ottawa – Public Safety Canada The Government of Canada remains committed to making it faster and easier to travel from Canada into...Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-ensure-more-efficient-travel-between-canada-and-us-2016-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oh-canada-toronto-beats-chicago-on-transit-with-more-riders-funding-2016-06-20Toronto is a Great Lakes city like Chicago in many ways: It has about the same population, hot summers, freezing winters and a colorful patchwork of...Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oh-canada-toronto-beats-chicago-on-transit-with-more-riders-funding-2016-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-executives-back-tpp-stronger-ties-with-china-2016-06-20Canadian executives overwhelmingly support expanded international trade deals, including more open commerce with the United States and a free-trade...Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-executives-back-tpp-stronger-ties-with-china-2016-06-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-ontario-to-expand-all-day-go-rail-service-to-waterloo-2016-06-16Canada's Ontario Government is expanding the two-way, all-day GO rail service to Waterloo from Toronto... To read full article click here .Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-ontario-to-expand-all-day-go-rail-service-to-waterloo-2016-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-extends-provisions-for-rail-in-the-canada-transportation-act-2016-06-16OTTAWA , June 15, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay , Minister of Agriculture and...Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-extends-provisions-for-rail-in-the-canada-transportation-act-2016-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaking-notes-for-the-honourable-marc-garneau-minister-of-transport-at-the-conference-of-montreal-2016-06-15Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank the organizers of the Conference of Montreal for inviting me to open this plenary session...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaking-notes-for-the-honourable-marc-garneau-minister-of-transport-at-the-conference-of-montreal-2016-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-expanding-go-rail-service-to-waterloo-region-2016-06-15Ontario is one step closer to building the innovation supercorridor by delivering two-way, all-day GO train service between Toronto and Waterloo...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-expanding-go-rail-service-to-waterloo-region-2016-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-garneau-to-host-telltc-facebook-live-events-around-the-canadian-passenger-experience-2016-06-15OTTAWA , June 14, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will be hosting two Facebook Live events to hear from Canadians...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-minister-garneau-to-host-telltc-facebook-live-events-around-the-canadian-passenger-experience-2016-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-jobs-at-canadian-firms-at-risk-over-brexit-vote-morneau-says-2016-06-15OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau is warning Britain that tens of thousands of jobs at Canadian firms in the United Kingdom are vulnerable...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/british-jobs-at-canadian-firms-at-risk-over-brexit-vote-morneau-says-2016-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-unifor-national-president-to-speak-at-toronto-town-hall-on-tpp-2016-06-15TORONTO , June 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor National President, Jerry Dias will participate in a public town hall to discuss the proposed Trans-Pacific...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-unifor-national-president-to-speak-at-toronto-town-hall-on-tpp-2016-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-top-line-mid-term-cabinet-reboot-2016-06-14Yesterday, approximately two years ahead of the 2018 election, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne recalibrated the Government’s front bench. There are...Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-top-line-mid-term-cabinet-reboot-2016-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-06-14Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) Meeting Notice: Meeting Notice: Finance (FINA) Meeting Amendment: Government Operations and Estimates...Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/damage-to-a-crossover-switch-led-to-the-august-2015-freight-train-derailment-in-farnham-yard-quebec-2016-06-14DORVAL, QC, June 13, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - In its investigation report ( R15D0073 ) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)...Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/damage-to-a-crossover-switch-led-to-the-august-2015-freight-train-derailment-in-farnham-yard-quebec-2016-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-provinces-to-power-canadian-economy-bc-manitoba-ontario-pei-2016-06-14Canada's economy is expected to grow by 1.5 per cent in 2016, with British Columbia to lead the country in growth, according to an outlook by the...Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/4-provinces-to-power-canadian-economy-bc-manitoba-ontario-pei-2016-06-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strike-averted-all-via-rail-trains-running-as-scheduled-via-rail-and-unifor-reach-a-new-tentative-agreement-2016-06-13MONTRÉAL, June 12, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with UNIFOR, the union that represents the...Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strike-averted-all-via-rail-trains-running-as-scheduled-via-rail-and-unifor-reach-a-new-tentative-agreement-2016-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-much-will-mississauga-get-from-justin-trudeau-2016-06-13According to a recent Toronto Star article , the announcements have to do with putting infrastructure money to work in Toronto and other areas before...Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-much-will-mississauga-get-from-justin-trudeau-2016-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-transit-corridor-could-swallow-up-downtown-surface-lots-2016-06-13Winnipeg Transit may need to purchase downtown surface parking lots in order to carve out a route for the next segment of the city's rapid-transit...Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-transit-corridor-could-swallow-up-downtown-surface-lots-2016-06-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-rail-projects-to-play-a-key-role-in-improving-canadas-construction-industry-outlook-2016-06-10The construction industry in Canada is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.13% in real terms by 2020, despite shrinking...Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-rail-projects-to-play-a-key-role-in-improving-canadas-construction-industry-outlook-2016-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-transport-act-extension-debate-set-for-wednesday-2016-06-10With seeding nearly complete across the country, the Liberals said Thursday politicians will debate whether to extend expiring grain transport...Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/grain-transport-act-extension-debate-set-for-wednesday-2016-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-launch-review-of-all-transportation-regulations-2016-06-10The Canadian Transportation Agency says the review of airlines, railways and marine transport is to keep up with consumer expectations.. To read full...Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-to-launch-review-of-all-transportation-regulations-2016-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-parliament-committee-meetings-and-question-period-for-june-9-2016-2016-06-10During June 9th's Question Period it was announced that next Wednesday, June 15 th , the subject of debate will be a debate on concurrence of the 5...Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/upcoming-parliament-committee-meetings-and-question-period-for-june-9-2016-2016-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-finishes-laying-track-for-subway-extension-2016-06-09Canadian government officials on Monday marked the completion of track installation for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension... To view the full...Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-finishes-laying-track-for-subway-extension-2016-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kanata-light-rail-study-to-happen-as-early-as-january-2017-2016-06-09The City of Ottawa wants to start studying the route and costs of taking light rail out to Kanata many years earlier than planned so it can start...Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kanata-light-rail-study-to-happen-as-early-as-january-2017-2016-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-advance-review-process-for-250m-cn-logistics-hub-in-milton-ont-2016-06-09OTTAWA—The federal government is moving forward with the regulatory review process for the Canadian National Railway Co.’s proposed logistics hub in...Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-advance-review-process-for-250m-cn-logistics-hub-in-milton-ont-2016-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/massive-sinkhole-closes-rideau-street-in-downtown-ottawa-2016-06-09A giant sinkhole opened up next to a major shopping mall in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, causing a gas leak, collapsing a street and forcing the...Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/massive-sinkhole-closes-rideau-street-in-downtown-ottawa-2016-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-us244m-contract-to-build-trains-for-abellio-rail-in-germany-2016-06-08BERLIN—Bombardier Inc.’s rail division has locked in an order for 43 TALENT 2 trains from European rail firm Abellio Rail Südwest.... To view the...Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-us244m-contract-to-build-trains-for-abellio-rail-in-germany-2016-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointe-claire-information-session-on-proposed-airport-train-2016-06-08The public is invited to an open house at the Holiday Inn in Pointe-Claire on Thursday to ask questions about the proposed Réseau électrique...Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pointe-claire-information-session-on-proposed-airport-train-2016-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-recovery-not-brexit-biggest-concern-for-canadas-economy-morneau-says-2016-06-08OTTAWA — Finance Minster Bill Morneau is acknowledging the possible negative impact of a U.K. vote to leave the European Union — but, he says, it...Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-recovery-not-brexit-biggest-concern-for-canadas-economy-morneau-says-2016-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-mongeau-stepping-down-due-to-medical-condition-2016-06-08MONTREAL—Canadian National Railway will have its third leader in more than six years after the CEO of the country’s largest railway said Tuesday he’s...Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-mongeau-stepping-down-due-to-medical-condition-2016-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-presentations-are-now-posted-and-available-to-view-on-the-cars-website-2016-06-07Canadian Rail Summit Presentations-May 11-13, 2016 Economic Trade Workshop Tony Hatch, ABH Consulting Mario Péloquin, Thales Canada Innovation...Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-presentations-are-now-posted-and-available-to-view-on-the-cars-website-2016-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-idling-bessemer-wheel-facility-2016-06-07Citing “reductions in new railcar demand and improved efficiencies of the railroads in North America for the foreseeable future,” Amsted Rail is...Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-idling-bessemer-wheel-facility-2016-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-asks-municipalities-to-offer-input-for-key-route-risk-assessments-2016-06-07CN is encouraging communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along key rail routes that carry significant amounts of dangerous goods,...Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-asks-municipalities-to-offer-input-for-key-route-risk-assessments-2016-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-honors-cn-quebec-north-shore-labrador-for-safety-efforts-2016-06-07CN is encouraging communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along key rail routes that carry significant amounts of dangerous goods,...Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-honors-cn-quebec-north-shore-labrador-for-safety-efforts-2016-06-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-down-in-april-on-growth-in-energy-products-and-machinery-exports-2016-06-06OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit with the world narrowed to $2.9 billion in April compared with $3.2 billion in March... To...Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-deficit-down-in-april-on-growth-in-energy-products-and-machinery-exports-2016-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-website-for-safety-input-along-key-routes-2016-06-06CN launched a website on June 3, 2016 to encourage communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along rail routes carrying significant...Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-launches-website-for-safety-input-along-key-routes-2016-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-completes-70th-acs-64-locomotive-for-amtrak-2016-06-06Amtrak and Siemens yesterday marked the completion of the 70th and final Amtrak Cities Sprinter (ACS-64) electric locomotive at Siemens' rail...Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-completes-70th-acs-64-locomotive-for-amtrak-2016-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-committing-more-than-1-billion-for-light-rail-transit-in-ottawa-2016-06-06Ontario is committing more than $1 billion toward the City of Ottawa's Light Rail Transit (LRT) expansion project to help grow the economy, reduce...Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-committing-more-than-1-billion-for-light-rail-transit-in-ottawa-2016-06-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-unveils-paris-metro-train-design-2016-06-03THE design and internal layout for the fleet of MP14 rubber-tyred metro trains which Alstom is building for Paris Transport Authority (RATP) was...Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-unveils-paris-metro-train-design-2016-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protective-direction-37-ordre-37-2016-06-03Good morning, We wish to inform you that the Minister of Transport has issued Protective Direction no. 37, effective June 6, 2016, to require...Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protective-direction-37-ordre-37-2016-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-sets-aside-150m-to-study-toronto-downtown-relief-subway-line-2016-06-03TORONTO—Canada’s transit-hungry largest city could be getting its long-fought-for Downtown Relief Line.... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-sets-aside-150m-to-study-toronto-downtown-relief-subway-line-2016-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-3rd-annual-golf-tournament-2016-06-03Join us for the Third Annual CARS Golf Tournament at the prestigious Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe-Claire, Quebec! When: Tuesday, September 13th...Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-3rd-annual-golf-tournament-2016-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-opportunities-in-the-uks-rail-sector-2016-06-02The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers in collaboration with The High Commission of Canada will be holding a Webinar on thecommercial economic...Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/webinar-opportunities-in-the-uks-rail-sector-2016-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-bank-to-finance-indian-station-upgrades-2016-06-02The World Bank has agreed to provide a $500 million seed capital loan with a seven-year repayment moratorium to kick-start Indian Railways' (IR)...Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-bank-to-finance-indian-station-upgrades-2016-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-faces-major-test-of-trade-resolve-with-canada-deal-approval-2016-06-02BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A rejection or labored approval of a free trade deal struck with Canada could scupper the European Union's chances of opening...Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eu-faces-major-test-of-trade-resolve-with-canada-deal-approval-2016-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-de-depot-launches-open-house-tour-on-proposed-light-rail-project-2016-06-02SAINT-LAURENT – The Caisse de Dépôt held an open house Wednesday to allow the public to raise concerns and find out more about the proposed...Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-de-depot-launches-open-house-tour-on-proposed-light-rail-project-2016-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-environmental-agency-seeks-input-on-potential-impacts-of-rail-yard-2016-06-02The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking comments regarding the proposed North American Polypropylene Rail Yard Project, located in...Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-environmental-agency-seeks-input-on-potential-impacts-of-rail-yard-2016-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gdp-dropped-in-march-statistics-canada-cuts-estimates-for-last-three-quarters-2016-06-01OTTAWA—The Canadian economy contracted in March for a second consecutive month as real gross domestic product grew at a slower-than-expected pace for...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gdp-dropped-in-march-statistics-canada-cuts-estimates-for-last-three-quarters-2016-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-interconnected-rapid-transit-2016-06-01Over the past couple of years, BOMA Nova Scotia has identified transportation as a major issue facing our member companies. The current...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-interconnected-rapid-transit-2016-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-will-pay-for-rail-into-ring-of-fire-kwg-2016-06-01KWG Resources expects it will have a deal with the state-owned Bank of China to fund the entire cost of their proposed railway corridor to the Ring...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-will-pay-for-rail-into-ring-of-fire-kwg-2016-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-letter-to-the-right-honourable-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-2016-06-01I am writing on behalf of Canada’s 60,000 manufacturers and their 1.7 million employees regarding the upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit to...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/open-letter-to-the-right-honourable-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-2016-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-strong-performance-growth-in-revenue-and-ridership-2016-06-01MONTRÉAL, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ - During the first quarter of 2016, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) saw another increase in ridership and reported the best...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-continues-strong-performance-growth-in-revenue-and-ridership-2016-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-mw-guided-by-compass-2016-05-31Protran Technology, a unit of Harsco Rail, has secured its first order from a U.S. Class I for its COMPASS™ railway asset location and awareness...Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-mw-guided-by-compass-2016-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-wants-to-install-cameras-to-monitor-train-crews-2016-05-31Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. wants to keep an eye on its train crews, and says installing cameras aimed at the locomotive operators will improve...Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-wants-to-install-cameras-to-monitor-train-crews-2016-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-reluctance-to-invest-could-derail-canadas-economic-momentum-2016-05-31OTTAWA—With energy sector capital spending running of fumes and a sluggish business investment climate for most other Canadian industries, a new...Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-reluctance-to-invest-could-derail-canadas-economic-momentum-2016-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-to-launch-review-2016-05-31Canada’s transportation industry is getting another review, this one by the government agency that regulates Canada’s railway, airline and marine...Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-agency-to-launch-review-2016-05-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-league-of-railway-industry-women-lriw-has-appointed-three-members-to-board-of-director-roles-2016-05-30The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) has appointed three members to Board of Director roles... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-league-of-railway-industry-women-lriw-has-appointed-three-members-to-board-of-director-roles-2016-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-open-leslie-barns-streetcar-maintenance-facility-2016-05-30The Toronto Transit Commission tomorrow will officially open its Leslie Barns streetcar maintenance and storage facility... To view the full article...Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-to-open-leslie-barns-streetcar-maintenance-facility-2016-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-consortium-wins-us106m-rail-control-contract-in-malaysia-2016-05-30BERLIN—The rail division of Canadian transport giant Bombardier Inc. and a Malaysia partner have won a major infrastructure contract to provide the...Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-consortium-wins-us106m-rail-control-contract-in-malaysia-2016-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-appoints-ted-baun-chief-commercial-officer-2016-05-30FreightCar America, Inc. announced May 27, 2016 that its Board of Directors has appointed Theodore (Ted) W. Baun as Chief Commercial Officer,...Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-appoints-ted-baun-chief-commercial-officer-2016-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-a-136m-turcot-rail-corridor-be-built-for-nothing-new-lrt-wouldnt-use-it-2016-05-30Montreal's new light rail network will bypass a $136-million train corridor under the Turcot Interchange that Quebec's Transport Ministry had...Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-a-136m-turcot-rail-corridor-be-built-for-nothing-new-lrt-wouldnt-use-it-2016-05-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-05-27Finance (FINA) Meeting Amendment: Meeting 24 Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) Meeting Notice: Meeting 16 Government Operations...Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ready-to-welcome-more-passengers-this-summer-2016-05-27MONTREAL , May 26, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting on June 1 st , the overall capacity for trips on board VIA Rail Canada's (VIA Rail) trains between...Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ready-to-welcome-more-passengers-this-summer-2016-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-ready-to-roll-out-azur-trains-2016-05-27The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) announced yesterday that it's ready to begin sending more of its new AZUR trains into passenger service...Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-ready-to-roll-out-azur-trains-2016-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-g7-its-not-about-whether-to-invest-but-what-to-invest-in-2016-05-26The meeting was Trudeau's first chance to tell G7 colleagues directly about Canada's approach of boosting government spending to lift its economy......Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-to-g7-its-not-about-whether-to-invest-but-what-to-invest-in-2016-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-looks-to-lrt-2016-05-26The Hurontario Street LRT in Mississauga is expected to provide significantly improved transit for one of Ontario’s largest and fastest growing...Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mississauga-looks-to-lrt-2016-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/90-of-metro-vancouver-residents-want-major-transit-improvements-right-now-survey-2016-05-26The vast majority of residents in the Metro Vancouver region want more and improved public transit infrastructure immediately, according to a new...Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/90-of-metro-vancouver-residents-want-major-transit-improvements-right-now-survey-2016-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lance-fritz-to-keynote-rsicma-2016-2016-05-26Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO Lance M. Fritz will be the keynote speaker at the RSI/CMA 2016 Rail Expo & Technical Conference on Monday,...Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lance-fritz-to-keynote-rsicma-2016-2016-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-ups-brazilian-investments-2016-05-25The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on May 24, 2016 entered into an agreement to acquire a 19.5% ownership stake in Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro for $10...Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-ups-brazilian-investments-2016-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-be-pressed-into-reopening-nafta-us-lawmaker-says-2016-05-25WASHINGTON -- Canada might be forced to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement if the next U.S. president insists upon it, a Washington...Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-could-be-pressed-into-reopening-nafta-us-lawmaker-says-2016-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-honestly-thought-this-conversation-was-done-kathleen-wynne-on-hamilton-lrt-2016-05-25Premier Kathleen Wynne says she's "very surprised" to see Hamilton city council debating whether it wants light rail transit (LRT) again. She thought...Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-honestly-thought-this-conversation-was-done-kathleen-wynne-on-hamilton-lrt-2016-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-to-buy-uk-project-management-firm-sweett-group-for-461m-2016-05-25MONTREAL—Canadian engineering and construction firm WSP Global Inc. is reaching across the Atlantic to build out its project management portfolio.......Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-to-buy-uk-project-management-firm-sweett-group-for-461m-2016-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-montreal-and-cn-focus-on-safety-2016-05-24Honourable Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, joined Sean Finn, Executive Vice­-President, Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer at CN, in...Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-of-montreal-and-cn-focus-on-safety-2016-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-sanders-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-canada-2016-05-24U.S. Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders may be in a distant second place in the delegate race behind fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton, but that...Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-sanders-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-canada-2016-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-arrives-in-tokyo-ahead-of-g7-summit-in-japan-2016-05-24TOKYO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed Monday in Tokyo, where he will hold a bilateral visit with Japanese leaders before attending the Group...Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-arrives-in-tokyo-ahead-of-g7-summit-in-japan-2016-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-makes-senior-leadership-changes-2016-05-24CSX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward late last week announced several senior leadership changes, including the July 1 retirement of...Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-makes-senior-leadership-changes-2016-05-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-canadian-pacific-conduct-training-exercise-to-ensure-responders-are-ready-for-rail-emergencies-2016-05-20EDMONTON , May 19, 2016 /CNW/ - Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC), in conjunction with Canadian Pacific (CP), today conducted a rail...Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emergency-response-assistance-canada-and-canadian-pacific-conduct-training-exercise-to-ensure-responders-are-ready-for-rail-emergencies-2016-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-shift-production-to-clear-ttc-streetcar-backlog-2016-05-20Bombardier Inc. is lightening the workload on its passenger rail-car plant in Thunder Bay in an attempt to speed up delivery on a problem-plagued...Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-shift-production-to-clear-ttc-streetcar-backlog-2016-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-commits-to-sharing-tpp-economic-study-with-canadians-2016-05-20Global Affairs Canada is studying how the Canadian economy would be affected if the Liberal government chooses to bring the Trans-Pacific Partnership...Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freeland-commits-to-sharing-tpp-economic-study-with-canadians-2016-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-05-20Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) Evidence: Committee Evidence - ENVI-15 Finance (FINA) Evidence: Committee Evidence - FINA-19 Foreign...Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-committee-items-posted-on-the-parliamentary-website-2016-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgium-ambassador-talks-up-canada-eu-trade-deal-to-local-businesses-2016-05-20Windsor and Essex County’s automotive and agri-business sectors are among Canadian sectors poised to benefit once the Canada-European Union...Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/belgium-ambassador-talks-up-canada-eu-trade-deal-to-local-businesses-2016-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/densification-near-skytrain-stations-could-generate-up-to-2-billion-for-transit-funding-2016-05-19Could developers be a big part of the solution to Metro Vancouver’s funding gap to fulfill a multi-billion dollar public transit expansion and...Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/densification-near-skytrain-stations-could-generate-up-to-2-billion-for-transit-funding-2016-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-deficits-on-horizon-even-if-ontario-balances-budget-briefly-watchdog-warns-2016-05-19TORONTO—Ontario’s financial accountability officer says it’s possible the Liberal government can balance the books by 2017-18 as promised, but only...Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-deficits-on-horizon-even-if-ontario-balances-budget-briefly-watchdog-warns-2016-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-council-assured-plans-for-brt-to-lrt-conversion-still-in-the-works-2016-05-19How much planning the City of Winnipeg is undertaking to prepare for the potential conversion of bus rapid transit (BRT) to light rail arose in the...Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-council-assured-plans-for-brt-to-lrt-conversion-still-in-the-works-2016-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/partnered-innovation-for-businesses-and-communities-2016-05-19CARS attended the Hill Times Sparking Innovation Event in Ottawa on May 18th. Please see the link below regarding a report on applied research :...Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/partnered-innovation-for-businesses-and-communities-2016-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-recognized-by-quebecs-business-community-2016-05-18MONTREAL, May 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) was named the winner of a Mercuriades award – the Prix Accroissement de la...Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-recognized-by-quebecs-business-community-2016-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-keynote-speaker-for-big-municipal-huddle-2016-05-18Winnipeg’s best features will be on display the first week of June when more than 1,500 municipal officials from across Canada descend on the...Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-keynote-speaker-for-big-municipal-huddle-2016-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-answers-to-burning-questions-about-lrt-in-hamilton-2016-05-18Hamilton city councillor are expected to vote Wednesday on a design plan for light rail transit (LRT) in Hamilton, with the level of support for the...Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-answers-to-burning-questions-about-lrt-in-hamilton-2016-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-railways-both-on-track-for-more-layoffs-2016-05-18Canada’s two major railways are slashing expenses and eyeing more layoffs amid a slump in freight made worse by the fires in Northern Alberta... To...Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-cp-railways-both-on-track-for-more-layoffs-2016-05-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-city-council-wont-vote-on-lrt-money-this-week-after-all-2016-05-17Hamilton's city councillors will put off a crucial light rail transit (LRT) vote on Wednesday so those who are nervous about it can get some...Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-city-council-wont-vote-on-lrt-money-this-week-after-all-2016-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-gets-approval-for-operation-of-coradia-lint-in-poland-2016-05-17French multinational firm Alstom has received approval for its Coradia Lint 41 regional trains on the rail network of Poland.... To view the full...Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-gets-approval-for-operation-of-coradia-lint-in-poland-2016-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-leadership-takes-helm-at-voestalpine-nortrak-2016-05-17Ant Watson has stepped down as chief executive officer of voestalpine Nortrak Inc, headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada, effective March 31, 2016......Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-leadership-takes-helm-at-voestalpine-nortrak-2016-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-big-pension-funds-and-ottawa-partner-to-build-tomorrows-infrastructure-2016-05-17The Trudeau government’s newfound enthusiasm about a big Montreal transit proposal has given Canadians a glimpse at one way Ottawa could fund...Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-big-pension-funds-and-ottawa-partner-to-build-tomorrows-infrastructure-2016-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-train-maintenance-center-2016-05-17The Agence metropolitaine de transport (AMT) last week inaugurated its new train maintenance center in Montreal's Lachine borough. .. To view the...Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-train-maintenance-center-2016-05-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-transportation-unveils-new-testing-and-commissioning-facility-at-derby-uk-2016-05-16One of the biggest investments in the history of the Derby Litchurch Lane site, strengthening Bombardier's footprint in the UK. .. To read full...Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-transportation-unveils-new-testing-and-commissioning-facility-at-derby-uk-2016-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-deficit-needs-attention-beattie-2016-05-16A significant “infrastructure deficit” is taxing Canada’s ability to get products to market and should be addressed immediately, says the president...Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-deficit-needs-attention-beattie-2016-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-promises-quick-response-concerning-electric-light-rail-train-project-2016-05-16MONTREAL – Quebec’s Caisse de depot will have a response to its funding request for the Montreal electric light-rail project within a reasonable time...Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morneau-promises-quick-response-concerning-electric-light-rail-train-project-2016-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-trump-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-canada-2016-05-16Before Donald Trump’s foray into presidential politics, the most Canadians might hear or see of him north of the border was at a ribbon-cutting for...Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-trump-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-canada-2016-05-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-via-rail-president-yves-desjardins-siciliano-and-cn-engineering-vp-david-ferryman-to-deliver-opening-addresses-at-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2016-05-11MEDIA ADVISORY Canada’s leading rail industry event will feature a 60-exhibitor trade show, and workshops on key issues such as safety, trade,...Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-via-rail-president-yves-desjardins-siciliano-and-cn-engineering-vp-david-ferryman-to-deliver-opening-addresses-at-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2016-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-city-of-montreal-and-cn-strengthen-their-partnership-on-safety-2016-05-10MONTREAL, May 9, 2016 /CNW/ - On his visit to CN Headquarters in Montreal, the Honourable Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, today joined Sean Finn,...Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-city-of-montreal-and-cn-strengthen-their-partnership-on-safety-2016-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-flight-companies-offer-deals-to-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-evacuees-2016-05-10Amid predictions the fire that drove the evacuation of Fort McMurray could burn for weeks or months, transportation companies that serve northern...Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-flight-companies-offer-deals-to-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-evacuees-2016-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-doles-out-840-million-to-toronto-transit-commission-2016-05-10Funds will go toward signal upgrades, new buses on city's crowded streets... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-doles-out-840-million-to-toronto-transit-commission-2016-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/onsite-registration-available-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-10Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016- Onsite Registration...Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/onsite-registration-available-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-must-keep-jobs-rd-and-hq-in-canada-if-it-wants-1b-bailout-says-navdeep-bains-2016-05-09Canada's economic development minister also noted that Bombardier has 950 suppliers and that the aerospace sector contributes $29 billion to the...Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-must-keep-jobs-rd-and-hq-in-canada-if-it-wants-1b-bailout-says-navdeep-bains-2016-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-its-2015-annual-report-2016-05-09MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) issued its 2015 annual report today, noting an increase in both ridership and...Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-releases-its-2015-annual-report-2016-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-earns-acc-responsible-care-partner-transcaer-awards-2016-05-09CN announced on May 5, 2016 it has been recognized as one of the three recipients of the prestigious Responsible Care Partner of the Year award of...Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-earns-acc-responsible-care-partner-transcaer-awards-2016-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-braces-for-wildfire-fallout-as-evacuation-efforts-continue-2016-05-09OTTAWA—The oil-production shutdowns caused by the huge Alberta wildfire pack plenty of potential for broader consequences across the entire Canadian...Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-braces-for-wildfire-fallout-as-evacuation-efforts-continue-2016-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-register-now-2016-05-09Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-register-now-2016-05-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-donates-c50000-to-canadian-red-cross-to-support-alberta-fire-relief-2016-05-06MONTREAL , May 5, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI ) announced it will make a donation of C$50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of...Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-donates-c50000-to-canadian-red-cross-to-support-alberta-fire-relief-2016-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-measures-in-canada-to-enhance-rail-safety-2016-05-06A new Protective Direction issued by Transport Canada requires railways to provide municipalities and first responders with more data on dangerous...Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-measures-in-canada-to-enhance-rail-safety-2016-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-prepares-to-get-dragged-into-us-election-as-trump-launches-opening-salvo-2016-05-06WASHINGTON—The very first words out of Donald Trump’s mouth in the unofficial commencement of hostilities in the 2016 U.S. general election included...Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-prepares-to-get-dragged-into-us-election-as-trump-launches-opening-salvo-2016-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crs-bbq-sold-out-2016-05-06Steam Whistle Brewery Dinner is now sold out. See you all there! When: Thursday May 12, 2016 from 6:30pm-11:00pm Where: Steam Whistle brewery, 255...Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crs-bbq-sold-out-2016-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-railway-car-goes-gourmet-on-tour-of-calgary-park-2016-05-05CALGARY -- It's a gourmet lunch to go like no other. A three-course, two-hour meal is served in a gleaming vintage railway car as it's pulled by an...Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vintage-railway-car-goes-gourmet-on-tour-of-calgary-park-2016-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-praised-government-panned-by-financial-watchdog-2016-05-05Canada’s chief financial watchdog praised VIA Rail’s internal management April 3 but slammed successive national governments for failing to support...Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-praised-government-panned-by-financial-watchdog-2016-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-grew-to-34b-in-march-more-than-double-estimates-2016-05-05OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit grew to a record $3.4 billion in March as exports fell faster than imports... To view the...Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-grew-to-34b-in-march-more-than-double-estimates-2016-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-joins-midwest-inland-port-strategic-development-coalition-2016-05-05Canadian National has joined the Midwest Inland Port Strategic Development Coalition (MIPSDC) to provide strategic and marketing support to the...Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-joins-midwest-inland-port-strategic-development-coalition-2016-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-chance-for-crs-bbq-tickets-2016-05-05Did somebody say BBQ? Today is the final day to get your CRS BBQ Tickets! Come network with railroaders and suppliers alike at the Steam Whistle...Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-chance-for-crs-bbq-tickets-2016-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paying-for-infrastructure-means-using-land-value-capture-but-does-it-also-mean-more-tax-2016-05-04With the federal government aiming to kick-start investment in urban infrastructure, pledging A$50 million of public money in the 2016 budget to look...Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paying-for-infrastructure-means-using-land-value-capture-but-does-it-also-mean-more-tax-2016-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-laurent-mayor-pushing-for-extension-to-metros-orange-line-2016-05-04Alain DeSousa, borough mayor of Saint-Laurent, is asking the provincial government to extend the Metro's Orange metro line so it could connect to the...Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saint-laurent-mayor-pushing-for-extension-to-metros-orange-line-2016-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-more-likely-to-build-rail-link-to-ring-of-fire-2016-05-04A recent report may be good news for the development of the Ring of Fire. It also is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in Ontario and...Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-more-likely-to-build-rail-link-to-ring-of-fire-2016-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-04Published on May 2, 2016 Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016...Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gws-q1-results-beat-company-expectations-2016-05-03Genesee & Wyoming Inc. announced late last week that first-quarter 2016 operating revenue rose 21.6 percent to $482.6 million, but adjusted income...Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gws-q1-results-beat-company-expectations-2016-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-2015-safe-handling-award-to-141-shippers-2016-05-03Launched in 1992, CN's Safe Handling Award is presented to customers who load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the...Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-presents-2015-safe-handling-award-to-141-shippers-2016-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stakeholders-group-awaits-word-from-cn-rail-2016-05-03A group vying to get the Algoma Passenger Train Service back on track is continuing its work to get the service chugging again... To view the full...Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stakeholders-group-awaits-word-from-cn-rail-2016-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-needs-to-buy-at-least-parts-of-250-properties-for-hamiltons-lrt-2016-05-03Metrolinx will have to buy or expropriate about 250 properties to make way for Hamilton's new light-rail transit (LRT) line, but it hopes most of...Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-needs-to-buy-at-least-parts-of-250-properties-for-hamiltons-lrt-2016-05-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-garneau-says-canada-needs-a-greener-transportation-system-2016-05-02OTTAWA—Canada must make its transportation system smarter and greener, says Transport Minister Marc Garneau, but documents show the country is...Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-garneau-says-canada-needs-a-greener-transportation-system-2016-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-sees-first-decline-since-september-2016-05-02OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the economy dipped in February after four consecutive months of growth... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-sees-first-decline-since-september-2016-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eager-to-consider-investing-in-new-montreal-rail-network-trudeau-2016-05-02TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian government is eager to consider joining the pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec in investing in a...Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eager-to-consider-investing-in-new-montreal-rail-network-trudeau-2016-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protective-direction-36-2016-05-02We would like to inform you that the Minister of Transport, in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, issued Protective...Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protective-direction-36-2016-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-02Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-05-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-somebody-say-bbq-2016-04-29Don't miss the first BBQ of the season! Come network with railroaders and suppliers alike at the Steam Whistle Brewery. The evening will begin at...Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-somebody-say-bbq-2016-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/launch-of-a-new-permanent-exhibition-on-railway-safety-at-exporail-stop-look-listen-incoming-train-2016-04-29Launch of a new permanent exhibition on railway safety at Exporail: Stop, Look, Listen: Incoming Train?... To read full article click here.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/launch-of-a-new-permanent-exhibition-on-railway-safety-at-exporail-stop-look-listen-incoming-train-2016-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-message-brought-to-schools-2016-04-29An important message about safety around trains and rail lines was delivered to youngsters in Regina Thursday. To read full article click here.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-message-brought-to-schools-2016-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-public-consultations-on-trade-deal-coming-to-windsor-2016-04-29Windsor residents will get a chance to have their voices heard on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in May... To read full article click here.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-public-consultations-on-trade-deal-coming-to-windsor-2016-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-provides-109-million-for-rail-crossing-upgrades-2016-04-28OTTAWA – Transport Canada says it will put $10.9 million into improving more than 400 rail crossings... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-provides-109-million-for-rail-crossing-upgrades-2016-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-design-for-renovated-mont-royal-station-2016-04-28The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) on Monday released the design for a new entrance building at its Mont-Royal station on the Orange Line...Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-design-for-renovated-mont-royal-station-2016-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-supporters-understand-traffic-woes-document-construction-on-a-facebook-page-2016-04-28Chris Klein is a member of a local group that supports the light rail transit project through the region, but that doesn't mean he isn't frustrated...Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-supporters-understand-traffic-woes-document-construction-on-a-facebook-page-2016-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-rail-safety-week-2016-2016-04-27Every year, approximately 100 Canadians die or suffer serious injuries on railway tracks they should not be on... #SeeTracksThink #RSW2016 For more...Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-rail-safety-week-2016-2016-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innotrans-2016-north-american-attendee-discount-strong-canadian-presence-2016-04-27InnoTrans, the semi-annual global railway industry trade exhibition and the largest event of its type, is offering discounted tickets to North...Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/innotrans-2016-north-american-attendee-discount-strong-canadian-presence-2016-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/racs-new-canadian-rail-portal-is-powered-by-k2-geospatials-jmap-2016-04-27K2 Geospatial, a leading geospatial software company and the editor of JMap, is pleased to announce the creation of the Canadian Rail Portal....Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/racs-new-canadian-rail-portal-is-powered-by-k2-geospatials-jmap-2016-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-co-ceo-tells-government-to-step-back-from-rail-regulations-2016-04-27MONTREAL — The CEO of Canadian National Railway Co. made an impassioned plea for less government involvement in the rail sector Tuesday, saying he...Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-co-ceo-tells-government-to-step-back-from-rail-regulations-2016-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-miner-a-major-gate-order-2016-04-27Rail equipment lessor CAI Rail Inc. has selected Miner Enterprises, Inc. to supply Double Groove III pneumatic gates for 440 plastic pellet covered...Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-miner-a-major-gate-order-2016-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-infrastructure-changes-mean-funding-for-ferries-small-roads-2016-04-26Provincial governments are being told the first phase of the Liberal infrastructure program will cover the cost of new projects, as long as they are...Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-infrastructure-changes-mean-funding-for-ferries-small-roads-2016-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bechtel-team-starts-work-on-edmonton-light-rail-2016-04-26The team carrying out the first phase of the Edmonton Valley Line Light Rail Transit project is made up of Bechtel, Bombardier, EllisDon and Fengate...Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bechtel-team-starts-work-on-edmonton-light-rail-2016-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thieves-make-off-with-railway-ties-in-guelphs-east-end-2016-04-26Police say railway ties were stolen from beside tracks in Guelph's east end Sunday afternoon... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thieves-make-off-with-railway-ties-in-guelphs-east-end-2016-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-very-solid-first-quarter-results-2016-04-26Noting “a challenging economic environment,” CN announced a “very solid” first-quarter performance for 2016... To view the full article please click...Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-very-solid-first-quarter-results-2016-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-2016-04-26Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/join-us-for-canadas-premier-rail-industry-event-register-now-2016-04-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-consider-public-pension-funds-to-help-bankroll-big-infrastructure-2016-04-25OTTAWA -- The federal government has identified a potential source of cash to help pay for Canada's mounting infrastructure costs -- and it could...Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-consider-public-pension-funds-to-help-bankroll-big-infrastructure-2016-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-april-2016-2016-04-25Australia: Construction company Built is to refurbish the 'crumbling' historic administration building at Melbourne's Flinders Street station as part...Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-april-2016-2016-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pension-fund-turns-passenger-rail-operator-2016-04-25Proposing a radical new business model, Quebec’s huge public pension fund announced April 22, 2016 that it will directly undertake construction and...Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-pension-fund-turns-passenger-rail-operator-2016-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-extends-grain-transportation-rules-one-year-2016-04-25WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada's new Liberal government on Friday extended by one year rules put in place in 2014 to speed movement of grain...Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-extends-grain-transportation-rules-one-year-2016-04-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-adds-abruzzo-as-rail-bridge-leader-2016-04-22Parsons has hired Joseph Abruzzo as its railroad bridge practice leader, where he will be responsible for directing the pursuit and execution of...Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-adds-abruzzo-as-rail-bridge-leader-2016-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-operation-lifesaver-2016-04-22OTTAWA , April 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Operation Lifesaver is pleased to announce Rail Safety Week 2016 . Hundreds of rail safety events will be taking...Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-operation-lifesaver-2016-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-city-administration-maps-out-future-of-lrt-2016-04-22The future of Edmonton's LRT network has been fully mapped out by city administration, but it will be a long time before you can catch one of those...Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-city-administration-maps-out-future-of-lrt-2016-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-news-joint-statement-by-european-commissioner-for-trade-and-canadas-minister-of-international-trade-on-canada-eu-trade-agreement-2016-04-22The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, and Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade, met this week in Brussels,...Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-news-joint-statement-by-european-commissioner-for-trade-and-canadas-minister-of-international-trade-on-canada-eu-trade-agreement-2016-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-miss-our-exciting-lineup-of-canadian-and-international-rail-experts-2016-04-22www.railcan.ca/crs2016Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-miss-our-exciting-lineup-of-canadian-and-international-rail-experts-2016-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nre-acquires-hk-engine-components-llc-2016-04-21NRE Hagerstown, an affiliate of NRE, on April 15, 2016 announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of HK Engine Components, LLC...Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nre-acquires-hk-engine-components-llc-2016-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-receives-award-for-commitment-to-risk-management-2016-04-21MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) was rewarded for its commitment to risk management at the Global Risk Awards, held...Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-receives-award-for-commitment-to-risk-management-2016-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-a-gold-standard-agreement-freeland-tells-eu-committee-2016-04-21Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered a straightforward message to the European Parliament’s trade committee in Brussels on Wednesday:...Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-a-gold-standard-agreement-freeland-tells-eu-committee-2016-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-new-grade-crossings-regulations-2016-04-21The purpose of this message is to advise you that the Railway Safety Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations , which came into force April 1,...Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-new-grade-crossings-regulations-2016-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-questions-federal-response-to-ottawa-bus-train-crash-recommendations-2016-04-20The chair of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says she's concerned the federal transportation ministry's responses to safety recommendations...Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-questions-federal-response-to-ottawa-bus-train-crash-recommendations-2016-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-engineers-endorse-plans-for-2-billion-rail-line-to-ring-of-fire-2016-04-20A team of Chinese engineers is endorsing a planned rail line to Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire and says the project could open the door to Chinese...Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinese-engineers-endorse-plans-for-2-billion-rail-line-to-ring-of-fire-2016-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/glenn-joins-wells-fargo-rail-as-cco-2016-04-20William Glenn, a 14-year rail industry veteran, has joined railcar and locomotive leasing company Wells Fargo Rail as Chief Commercial Officer. Glenn...Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/glenn-joins-wells-fargo-rail-as-cco-2016-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-record-q1-results-2016-04-20CALGARY, April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced its lowest-ever first-quarter operating...Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-reports-record-q1-results-2016-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatx-amtrak-host-railcar-safety-training-sessions-2016-04-19GATX Corporation , in partnership with Amtrak and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, hosted railcar safety training sessions using...Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatx-amtrak-host-railcar-safety-training-sessions-2016-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-cp-merger-effort-possible-but-would-require-a-track-of-more-tact-2016-04-19Canadian Pacific Railway might still make another play to acquire a Class I railroad. But if chief executive E. Hunter Harrison wants to succeed...Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/another-cp-merger-effort-possible-but-would-require-a-track-of-more-tact-2016-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-tunnel-under-bow-river-and-downtown-seen-as-best-option-for-new-lrt-route-2016-04-19The best route for the north-central portion of Calgary's next major LRT expansion would be to tunnel from 20th Avenue North, beneath the Bow River...Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/green-line-tunnel-under-bow-river-and-downtown-seen-as-best-option-for-new-lrt-route-2016-04-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-30-million-contract-to-provide-ptc-for-nictd-2016-04-15Wabtec Corporation announced April 14, 2016 that it has signed a contract worth about $30 million to provide equipment and services for a Positive...Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-30-million-contract-to-provide-ptc-for-nictd-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-awarded-multi-year-contract-for-uk-rail-grinding-services-2016-04-15Global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced April 13, 2016 that its Harsco Rail track maintenance business has been awarded a multi-year...Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-awarded-multi-year-contract-for-uk-rail-grinding-services-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-4b-plan-for-quebec-ontario-route-opts-for-frequency-over-speed-2016-04-15Via Rail will ask the federal government by year's end to climb aboard a plan to run new "high-frequency," electric-hybrid trains in the busy...Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-4b-plan-for-quebec-ontario-route-opts-for-frequency-over-speed-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-freeland-says-trade-deal-with-eu-a-great-deal-2016-04-15Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s International Trade Minister, discusses details of the Canada-EU pact, CETA (the Comprehensive Economic and Trade...Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-freeland-says-trade-deal-with-eu-a-great-deal-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecom-awarded-lrt-contract-by-metrolinx-canada-2016-04-15Infrastructure firm AECOM has been selected to provide technical advisory services on the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) projects in Mississauga...Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecom-awarded-lrt-contract-by-metrolinx-canada-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-and-cn-execs-to-share-insights-on-the-future-of-rail-at-crs-2016-2016-04-15Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-and-cn-execs-to-share-insights-on-the-future-of-rail-at-crs-2016-2016-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canadas-stephen-poloz-gives-the-nod-to-trudeaus-deficits-walkom-2016-04-14More good news for Justin Trudeau. The Bank of Canada has effectively given its seal of approval to the Liberal government’s big-deficit policy... To...Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canadas-stephen-poloz-gives-the-nod-to-trudeaus-deficits-walkom-2016-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-engineers-kwg-resources-crew-surveys-for-ring-of-fire-railroad-2016-04-14A group of engineers from China have spent their day surveying a potential rail line to access the Ring of Fire... To view the full article please...Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-engineers-kwg-resources-crew-surveys-for-ring-of-fire-railroad-2016-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-plans-improvements-at-honore-beaugrand-station-2016-04-14The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) on May 2 will launch a major refurbishment of its Honore-Beaugrand subway station in northeastern...Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-plans-improvements-at-honore-beaugrand-station-2016-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-partners-with-thales-in-canada-to-support-transit-technology-and-create-jobs-2016-04-14Ontario is partnering with Thales in Canada to develop the next generation of railway signalling solutions which will improve transit safety,...Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-partners-with-thales-in-canada-to-support-transit-technology-and-create-jobs-2016-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agri-considering-subcommittee-to-study-grain-transportation-emerson-report-2016-04-13Members of the House of Commons Agriculture Committee are looking at the possibility of creating two subcommittees to study grain transportation and...Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agri-considering-subcommittee-to-study-grain-transportation-emerson-report-2016-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-exports-to-us-hit-record-level-2016-04-13American refineries swallowed up cheap and abundant Canadian oil last year, helping to push crude exports to the United States from north of the...Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-exports-to-us-hit-record-level-2016-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/materials-handling-with-care-and-accuracy-2016-04-13Suppliers offer many versatile options to railroads for precise placement and removal of materials needed along the rights-of-way... To view the full...Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/materials-handling-with-care-and-accuracy-2016-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-one-for-one-rule-could-be-hindering-regulatory-cooperation-report-2016-04-13The One-for-One rule — implemented by the Harper government to reduce the regulatory burden on Canadian businesses — may be hindering efforts to...Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-one-for-one-rule-could-be-hindering-regulatory-cooperation-report-2016-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rising-oil-prices-propel-loonie-to-highest-point-of-2016-2016-04-12The trading week started Monday with a bang, as the Canadian dollar soared to its highest level in half a year on the back of rising crude and gold...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rising-oil-prices-propel-loonie-to-highest-point-of-2016-2016-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-searches-for-money-to-keep-light-rail-on-track-2016-04-12The City of Surrey remains confident construction on the proposed Surrey light-rail transit (LRT) line will start in 2018, despite serious questions...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-searches-for-money-to-keep-light-rail-on-track-2016-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fire-chief-supports-cn-risk-assessment-2016-04-12ALNWICK/HALDIMAND - During his first report to Alnwick / Haldimand Council last week, interim Fire Chief Al Mann recommended that a risk assessment...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fire-chief-supports-cn-risk-assessment-2016-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-crs-2016-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-22-2016-04-12Exhibit space is now sold out!!! Register now for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-crs-2016-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-22-2016-04-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hadenfeldt-named-loram-vp-sales-marketing-2016-04-11Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. has appointed Katie Hadenfeldt Vice President Sales & Marketing, with responsibility for all aspects of LORAM’S...Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hadenfeldt-named-loram-vp-sales-marketing-2016-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippe-couillard-hoping-more-spending-can-ease-liberal-woes-2016-04-11These are tough times to be a Quebec Liberal. A series of scandals has overshadowed its mid-mandate budget and tainted the party's image ahead of a...Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippe-couillard-hoping-more-spending-can-ease-liberal-woes-2016-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fed-memo-says-ratifying-tpp-could-be-bad-but-not-signing-may-be-worse-2016-04-11OTTAWA—On the day Canada agreed to the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership, an internal federal analysis warned the deal threatened to water down...Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fed-memo-says-ratifying-tpp-could-be-bad-but-not-signing-may-be-worse-2016-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-abandons-efforts-to-buy-norfolk-southern-2016-04-11Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said on Monday it had scrapped efforts to buy Norfolk Southern Corp, almost six months after it launched its...Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-abandons-efforts-to-buy-norfolk-southern-2016-04-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-army-opposes-cp-rails-proposed-norfolk-southern-takeover-due-to-national-security-concerns-2016-04-08Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has attracted a powerful opponent to its proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. — the U.S. Army... To read full...Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-army-opposes-cp-rails-proposed-norfolk-southern-takeover-due-to-national-security-concerns-2016-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-ports-in-canadas-west-need-cash-injections-2016-04-08Big investments in both rail and marine infrastructure will be required to accommodate an acceleration in commodities shipments, particularly oil,...Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-ports-in-canadas-west-need-cash-injections-2016-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surreys-slice-of-450-million-transit-funding-pie-to-be-revealed-in-coming-months-2016-04-08SURREY — 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...Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surreys-slice-of-450-million-transit-funding-pie-to-be-revealed-in-coming-months-2016-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speakers-for-canadian-rail-summit-toronto-2016-04-08CARS is pleased to announce two new speakers for the Canadian Rail Summit scheduled to take place in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre...Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speakers-for-canadian-rail-summit-toronto-2016-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-how-pre-lrt-funding-will-be-spent-this-year-in-cambridge-2016-04-07WATERLOO REGION – Regional council is continuing in its efforts to support projects in Cambridge designed to prepare this city for the eventual...Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heres-how-pre-lrt-funding-will-be-spent-this-year-in-cambridge-2016-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-election-ndp-promises-roads-rail-relocation-rapid-transit-2016-04-07The NDP promises to "transform Winnipeg" by completing an inner ring road, moving out rail lines and expanding rapid transit, leader Greg Selinger...Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-election-ndp-promises-roads-rail-relocation-rapid-transit-2016-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-transforms-the-axle-generator-2016-04-07March 29, 2016 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN & LONDON, ON— During the lifetime of a locomotive, an axle generator can be replaced time and time again. Debris...Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-transforms-the-axle-generator-2016-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-traffic-study-to-steer-clear-of-road-tolls-2016-04-07A proposed traffic study that originally included consideration of tolls and other forms of "road pricing" in its scope will focus instead on the...Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-traffic-study-to-steer-clear-of-road-tolls-2016-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sudbury-areas-mps-to-work-together-2016-04-06Innovation and infrastructure spending are keys to rebuilding Canada's - and Sudbury's - economy, the region's two Liberals MPs said Tuesday... To...Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sudbury-areas-mps-to-work-together-2016-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-posts-solid-second-quarter-results-2016-04-06The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on April 5, 2016 reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter, which ended Feb. 29, 2016... To view the...Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-posts-solid-second-quarter-results-2016-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-trade-deficit-balloons-to-19b-as-exports-fall-more-than-imports-2016-04-06OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the trade deficit with other countries increased to $1.9 billion in February as exports fell faster than imports. To...Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-trade-deficit-balloons-to-19b-as-exports-fall-more-than-imports-2016-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-tory-ndp-mps-pan-protectionist-talk-by-trump-sanders-2016-04-06MPs from all three major parties say they reject the protectionist positions of leading United States presidential candidates on free trade, warning...Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-tory-ndp-mps-pan-protectionist-talk-by-trump-sanders-2016-04-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-announces-25-million-in-grant-funds-for-ptc-implementation-2016-04-05The Federal Railroad Administration is accepting applications for $25 million in competitive grant funds available to railroad, suppliers, and state...Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-announces-25-million-in-grant-funds-for-ptc-implementation-2016-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/15000-employees-complete-rail-courses-at-cns-two-campuses-2016-04-05Canadian National Railway (CN) announced April 4, 2016 that 15,000 employees have completed a range of railway training programs at its two education...Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/15000-employees-complete-rail-courses-at-cns-two-campuses-2016-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelso-technologies-inc-distribution-agreement-with-mgm-2016-04-05VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS--(Marketwired - April 4, 2016) - Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX:KLS)(NYSE MKT:KIQ) ("Kelso" or...Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kelso-technologies-inc-distribution-agreement-with-mgm-2016-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-of-the-year-central-maine-quebec-railway-short-line-of-the-year-new-orleans-gulf-coast-railway-2016-04-05On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the morning general session during the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Connections Convention,...Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-of-the-year-central-maine-quebec-railway-short-line-of-the-year-new-orleans-gulf-coast-railway-2016-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-failing-to-attract-new-manufacturing-heres-how-to-fix-it-2016-04-05Although most Canadians are not aware of it, Canada is engaged in a global competition, this week and every week. No, not for hockey or curling...Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-is-failing-to-attract-new-manufacturing-heres-how-to-fix-it-2016-04-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deficit-tolerant-trudeau-adds-canada-to-the-anti-austerity-club-2016-04-04Trudeau says that now's the time to invest in infrastructure spending and offer middle-class tax cuts... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deficit-tolerant-trudeau-adds-canada-to-the-anti-austerity-club-2016-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/want-your-own-montreal-subway-car-you-can-buy-one-from-the-city-for-1000-2016-04-04Montreal’s original subway cars are set to retire after 50 years of service — and the city’s transport agency is looking to members of the public to...Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/want-your-own-montreal-subway-car-you-can-buy-one-from-the-city-for-1000-2016-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/av-rail-contracting-bought-by-allied-track-services-2016-04-04CANADA: Road-rail crane, telecoms and signalling specialist AV Rail Contracting has been bought by Allied Track Services... To view the full article...Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/av-rail-contracting-bought-by-allied-track-services-2016-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-chief-planner-jennifer-keesmaat-is-a-new-breed-of-bureaucrat-2016-04-04Jennifer Keesmaat has worked to fulfil her vision for the city — and clashed with councillors and the mayor. It’s fully in character for a member of...Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-chief-planner-jennifer-keesmaat-is-a-new-breed-of-bureaucrat-2016-04-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plays-down-worries-trump-sanders-would-reopen-trade-deal-with-canada-2016-04-01Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s not worried the election of Republican front-runner Donald Trump or Democratic contender Bernie Sanders could...Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plays-down-worries-trump-sanders-would-reopen-trade-deal-with-canada-2016-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-on-internal-trade-talks-wont-meet-march-deadline-but-theyre-close-bains-2016-04-01Negotiations to strengthen the Agreement on Internal Trade and reduce barriers to interprovincial commerce are almost finished, Innovation, Science,...Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agreement-on-internal-trade-talks-wont-meet-march-deadline-but-theyre-close-bains-2016-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-a-rising-loonie-means-for-the-manufacturing-rebound-2016-04-01Snowbirds and cauliflower lovers were none too pleased in January when the Canadian dollar fell below US69 cents —a 13-year low To read full article...Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-a-rising-loonie-means-for-the-manufacturing-rebound-2016-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-plans-get-boost-as-council-approves-key-recommendations-2016-04-01Mayor John Tory called it a great day for transit in Toronto after city council approved several recommendations including a preferred corridor for...Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-plans-get-boost-as-council-approves-key-recommendations-2016-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/underground-light-show-to-celebrate-ottawas-lrt-project-2016-03-31If you’ve been dying to explore the LRT tunnel, you’re in luck – sort of. The city has announced a 10-week underground sound and light show inside...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/underground-light-show-to-celebrate-ottawas-lrt-project-2016-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-still-on-the-decline-2016-03-31For the third week in a row, freight traffic shows no signs of growth. For the week ending March 26, 2016, carloads and intermodal units took another...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-still-on-the-decline-2016-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-good-news-for-ottawas-lrt-dreams-2016-03-31The new federal budget may be awash in red ink, but the federal Liberals did exactly what they promised they would, pouring money in the coming years...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-good-news-for-ottawas-lrt-dreams-2016-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-rail-line-abandonment-faces-new-regulations-2016-03-31The province has announced new regulations for companies that plan to abandon rail lines in Nova Scotia, three days before the American owner of a...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-rail-line-abandonment-faces-new-regulations-2016-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-customers-for-sustainability-leadership-2016-03-30Canadian National Railway on March 29, 2016 recognized 22 of its customers for their sustainability practices that are aligned with the objectives of...Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognizes-customers-for-sustainability-leadership-2016-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-urged-to-get-facts-on-high-speed-rail-2016-03-30With passenger rail service making a comeback, people in Brantford need to pay close attention to recent provincial developments, city councillors...Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-urged-to-get-facts-on-high-speed-rail-2016-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-is-more-opportunity-than-threat-for-those-who-embrace-competition-2016-03-30The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the most significant and encompassing trade agreement yet contemplated. The 12 countries represent nearly 40 per...Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-is-more-opportunity-than-threat-for-those-who-embrace-competition-2016-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-files-definitive-proxy-statement-regarding-shareholder-proposal-for-ns-annual-meeting-2016-03-30Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) today filed its definitive proxy statement for its Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) shareholder resolution asking...Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-files-definitive-proxy-statement-regarding-shareholder-proposal-for-ns-annual-meeting-2016-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-4-2016-03-30Early-bird pricing ends April 4 , so be sure to register today for Canada’s leading rail industry event ? your opportunity to network with North...Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-4-2016-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/driving-through-port-huron-on-the-cn-railway-2016-03-29Looking out the window of a CN Railway car, Nick Tokarski sees a variety of landscapes slowly roll past him every day... To view the full article...Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/driving-through-port-huron-on-the-cn-railway-2016-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-backs-mayor-john-torys-smarttrack-transit-plan-2016-03-29Mayor John Tory’s proposal to pay for the city’s share of his SmartTrack transit plan has received the qualified backing of a new report... To view...Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-backs-mayor-john-torys-smarttrack-transit-plan-2016-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-officials-local-rail-advocates-set-to-meet-april-29-2016-03-29More federal funding could be coming down the tracks for Via Rail, but it's not nearly enough to fully restore and grow the passenger rail service,...Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-officials-local-rail-advocates-set-to-meet-april-29-2016-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-ontario-looks-to-lrt-2016-03-29The city of London, Ontario, whose population is close to 375,000, is considering light rail transit (LRT). The City Council has recently endorsed a...Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-ontario-looks-to-lrt-2016-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deal-with-china-has-opportunity-but-experts-urge-caution-2016-03-29Canada did not dispatch any federal cabinet ministers to China last year for the first time since 1990, the year after the Tiananmen Square massacre....Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deal-with-china-has-opportunity-but-experts-urge-caution-2016-03-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/build-all-that-infrastructure-with-canadian-stuff-like-steel-say-steelworkers-2016-03-24Loss of jobs and steel production in Hamilton and the threat of bankruptcy at Essar Steel Algoma in Sault Ste. Marie should be priorities, says...Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/build-all-that-infrastructure-with-canadian-stuff-like-steel-say-steelworkers-2016-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-2016-ottawa-noncommittal-on-montreals-public-transit-wish-list-2016-03-24The Liberal government's first budget, tabled Tuesday, allocates about $925 million for public transit infrastructure in Quebec over three years, but...Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-2016-ottawa-noncommittal-on-montreals-public-transit-wish-list-2016-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-transit-expansion-threatened-by-continued-underfunding-2016-03-24Comparable transit systems across Canada have grown ridership by expanding service frequencies and routes. By contrast, Hamilton City Council in...Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-transit-expansion-threatened-by-continued-underfunding-2016-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-4-2016-03-24Early-bird pricing ends April 4 , so be sure to register today for Canada’s leading rail industry event ? your opportunity to network with North...Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-early-bird-pricing-ends-april-4-2016-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extension-to-april-5-of-deadline-for-comments-on-part-6-training-of-the-tdgr-2016-03-23The deadline for comments on Part 6 (Training) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations is being extended to Tuesday April 5, 2016 . Help...Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extension-to-april-5-of-deadline-for-comments-on-part-6-training-of-the-tdgr-2016-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-to-roll-out-safety-innovation-program-as-part-of-its-broader-agenda-to-enhance-the-safety-of-operations-2016-03-23MONTREAL, March 22, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today the launch of the third year of its Safety Innovation Program. The Program...Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-to-roll-out-safety-innovation-program-as-part-of-its-broader-agenda-to-enhance-the-safety-of-operations-2016-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-2016-spends-up-to-34b-in-public-transit-to-address-lost-productivity-but-falls-short-of-via-rail-demands-2016-03-23OTTAWA — The Liberal government is spending billions of dollars to improve transportation within cities, but is only giving Via Rail Canada a tiny...Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-budget-2016-spends-up-to-34b-in-public-transit-to-address-lost-productivity-but-falls-short-of-via-rail-demands-2016-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-nominations-for-cars-board-of-directors-positions-2016-03-23Nominations are now being accepted for the CARS Board of Directors, if you are a current CARS member in good standing, and are interested in serving...Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/now-accepting-nominations-for-cars-board-of-directors-positions-2016-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-2016-2016-03-23To view the 2016 Federal Budget please click here.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-2016-2016-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-rail-line-abandonment-deadline-2016-03-22In less than two weeks, the U.S. owner of a rail line that runs through Cape Breton can apply to abandon it, which likely means the track will be...Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-rail-line-abandonment-deadline-2016-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-it-comes-to-the-tpp-us-demands-could-trump-canadian-desires-geist-2016-03-22The Trans Pacific Partnership, a massive trade deal that covers 40 per cent of the world’s GDP, has mushroomed into a political hot potato in the...Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/when-it-comes-to-the-tpp-us-demands-could-trump-canadian-desires-geist-2016-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-delivers-the-third-rebuilt-rail-car-to-rocky-mountaineer-2016-03-2221 March 2016 - Alstom and Canadian customer Rocky Mountaineer celebrated on 18 March 2016 the delivery of the third rebuilt luxury rail car at...Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-delivers-the-third-rebuilt-rail-car-to-rocky-mountaineer-2016-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-spending-plans-provide-clues-to-budget-priorities-2016-03-22Funding for environmental assessments is up while money for natural resource programs is down as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government puts its...Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-government-spending-plans-provide-clues-to-budget-priorities-2016-03-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-federal-budget-should-include-a-cash-infusion-for-big-city-transit-2016-03-21Every day, more than 2.7 million trips are taken on Toronto’s transit system. In Montreal, more than 2.2 million are taken on the Metro on an average...Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-federal-budget-should-include-a-cash-infusion-for-big-city-transit-2016-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-ceo-steve-sammut-keeps-expansion-on-track-2016-03-21Coaching his two sons’ Vancouver Thunderbirds Minor Hockey Association teams has been a great training ground to prepare Steve Sammut for his new job...Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-ceo-steve-sammut-keeps-expansion-on-track-2016-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-supports-canadian-agricultural-safety-week-2016-03-21Canadian National (CN) has joined the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to promote farm safety as CASA's newest safety investor in the...Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-supports-canadian-agricultural-safety-week-2016-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-promise-fundamentally-different-approach-in-2016-budget-2016-03-21Canadians will see a "fundamentally different approach to the economy," when the Liberal government unveils its 2016 budget next week, says...Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-promise-fundamentally-different-approach-in-2016-budget-2016-03-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-the-federal-liberals-have-in-store-for-surrey-2016-03-18What will be in the federal budget for 2016? Infrastructure spending, small business tax breaks, climate action, housing – this will be a stimulus...Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-do-the-federal-liberals-have-in-store-for-surrey-2016-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-to-alaska-canadian-firm-explores-shipping-oilsands-crude-to-us-state-by-rail-2016-03-18CALGARY—A rail company is getting ready to launch a feasibility study this spring into its plan to send trains full of oilsands bitumen from Fort...Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-to-alaska-canadian-firm-explores-shipping-oilsands-crude-to-us-state-by-rail-2016-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-retains-ch2m-for-next-wave-rapid-transit-projects-2016-03-18Metrolinx has awarded CH2M a Consultant and Program Management Services contract for its Next Wave Rapid Transit Projects initiative.... To view the...Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-retains-ch2m-for-next-wave-rapid-transit-projects-2016-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-endorses-innovative-awareness-tool-for-first-responders-dealing-with-flammable-liquid-emergencies-2016-03-18Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, endorsed an online awareness tool aimed at helping first responders deal with flammable...Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-endorses-innovative-awareness-tool-for-first-responders-dealing-with-flammable-liquid-emergencies-2016-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-climb-to-new-record-in-january-up-23-per-cent-2016-03-17OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 2.3 per cent in January to $53.1 billion, a new record... To view the full article please...Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-climb-to-new-record-in-january-up-23-per-cent-2016-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-boosts-security-in-stations-after-unfounded-threat-2016-03-17TORONTO — Via Rail says it has increased police and canine patrols in certain train stations following what it calls an "unfounded" threat... To view...Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-boosts-security-in-stations-after-unfounded-threat-2016-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-better-border-is-more-prosperous-more-efficient-and-more-secure-2016-03-17Justin Trudeau's government made significant progress last week in bolstering Canada's vital relationship with the United States... To view the full...Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-better-border-is-more-prosperous-more-efficient-and-more-secure-2016-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-reports-record-2015-fourth-quarter-and-annual-results-2016-03-16MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - March 16, 2016) - Fourth quarter highlights: Sales of $357.5 million, up 23.3% from $289.9 million last...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-reports-record-2015-fourth-quarter-and-annual-results-2016-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-residents-weigh-in-on-proposed-ion-lrt-stage-2-routes-2016-03-16The results of the first two public consultation meetings on Stage 2 of the Ion light rail transit project are in, and the future of the proposed...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/region-residents-weigh-in-on-proposed-ion-lrt-stage-2-routes-2016-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/washington-dc-to-shut-down-entire-commuter-rail-system-for-a-day-2016-03-16WASHINGTON—Hundreds of thousands of Washington, D.C., workers were preparing for a potentially soul-sucking commute with the rail system serving the...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/washington-dc-to-shut-down-entire-commuter-rail-system-for-a-day-2016-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-celebrate-the-induction-of-saint-lambert-que-into-the-canadian-railway-hall-of-fame-2016-03-16OTTAWA, March 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Railway Association of Canada (RAC) member-company CN yesterday formally acknowledged the induction of Saint-Lambert,...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-celebrate-the-induction-of-saint-lambert-que-into-the-canadian-railway-hall-of-fame-2016-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pension-funds-urge-trudeau-to-think-big-on-infrastructure-2016-03-16Canada’s largest pension funds have advice for Justin Trudeau’s government as it prepares to double its infrastructure investments over the next...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pension-funds-urge-trudeau-to-think-big-on-infrastructure-2016-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carlo-patrick-to-join-herzog-services-inc-2016-03-15Carlo Patrick will join Herzog Services, Inc., as vice president effective March 21, 2016... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carlo-patrick-to-join-herzog-services-inc-2016-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eld-rules-for-rail-webinar-2016-03-15Gain a full understanding of how to meet compliance with get a complete rail-specific overview of the FMCSA’s ELD Mandate. Learn how to avoid...Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eld-rules-for-rail-webinar-2016-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-to-prince-george-rail-should-return-says-lillooet-2016-03-15The District of Lillooet is lobbying higher levels of government to bring back passenger train service between Vancouver and Prince George... To view...Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-to-prince-george-rail-should-return-says-lillooet-2016-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-ferryman-vice-president-system-engineering-cn-confirmed-to-speak-at-canadian-rail-summit-exhibition-space-sold-out-2016-03-15CARS is pleased to announce that David Ferryman, Vice-President System Engineering, CN is confirmed to speak at the opening plenary session of the...Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-ferryman-vice-president-system-engineering-cn-confirmed-to-speak-at-canadian-rail-summit-exhibition-space-sold-out-2016-03-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-at-commons-transport-committee-2016-03-14On March 9, the Hon. Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and...Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-at-commons-transport-committee-2016-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-of-commons-committee-items-update-2016-03-14Finance (FINA) News Release: House Finance Committee Tables Its Pre-Budget Consultations Report in Advance of the 2016 Budget Report: Final Report of...Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-of-commons-committee-items-update-2016-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-conducts-train-derailment-exercise-to-improve-collaboration-and-response-capabilities-2016-03-14MAPLE RIDGE, BC, March 12, 2016 /CNW/ - On March 12 and 13, 2016, Transport Canada and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), an agency of...Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-conducts-train-derailment-exercise-to-improve-collaboration-and-response-capabilities-2016-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reopens-waiting-room-at-la-pocatiere-train-station-in-canada-2016-03-14VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) and the municipality of Ste-Anne-De-La-Pocatière have reopened the waiting room of the La Pocatière train station,...Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-reopens-waiting-room-at-la-pocatiere-train-station-in-canada-2016-03-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-on-via-rail-troubling-2016-03-11Removing federal subsidies for passenger train service between Toronto and Vancouver would literally take Via Rail off the rails in that part of the...Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-on-via-rail-troubling-2016-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-light-rail-transit-is-needed-on-the-arbutus-corridor-2016-03-11The landmark decision made by the City of Vancouver to purchase the Arbutus Corridor from Canadian Pacific for the purpose of retaining it as a...Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-light-rail-transit-is-needed-on-the-arbutus-corridor-2016-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpns-stb-declaratory-order-proceedings-under-way-2016-03-11On March 2, 2016, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CPRL)[1] filed a petition requesting that the Board issue a declaratory order on two issues... To...Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cpns-stb-declaratory-order-proceedings-under-way-2016-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-succeeds-in-putting-canada-on-washingtons-radar-2016-03-11It was the BFF summit. And if the agenda was policy-lite, President Barack Obama’s welcome to the White House for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was...Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-succeeds-in-putting-canada-on-washingtons-radar-2016-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-stands-pat-on-trend-setting-interest-rate-2016-03-10The bank says Canada’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter was not as weak as expected, and the near-term outlook for the economy remains broadly the...Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-stands-pat-on-trend-setting-interest-rate-2016-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remanufacturing-repair-submits-tenders-for-more-work-2016-03-10Ontario Northland's recent job fair garnered more than 1,500 resumes, many from qualified individuals, says Corina Moore, the Crown agency's...Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/remanufacturing-repair-submits-tenders-for-more-work-2016-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-smarttrack-plan-unanimously-approved-by-mayor-john-torys-executive-committee-2016-03-10Mayor John Tory's executive committee unanimously approved the new scaled-down SmartTrack transit proposal on Wednesday — hours after Tory said it is...Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-smarttrack-plan-unanimously-approved-by-mayor-john-torys-executive-committee-2016-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fossil-fuels-probably-dead-says-canadian-pacific-railway-ceo-hunter-harrison-2016-03-10MONTREAL — People need to get their heads around the idea that fossil fuels are "probably dead," the CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway said...Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fossil-fuels-probably-dead-says-canadian-pacific-railway-ceo-hunter-harrison-2016-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ontario-lead-canadian-growth-forecast-while-alberta-goes-negative-2016-03-09OTTAWA—With a weaker loonie and a still struggling commodity market, Canada’s 10 provincial economies are facing a range of trajectories in 2016......Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ontario-lead-canadian-growth-forecast-while-alberta-goes-negative-2016-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-under-way-underground-2016-03-09Tunneling for Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project is in the home stretch, with completion scheduled for fourth-quarter 2016... To view the full...Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-under-way-underground-2016-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/myers-more-than-canada-on-the-menu-at-washington-state-dinner-2016-03-09As President Barack Obama welcomes Prime Minister Trudeau to the White House Thursday, the glitz and glamour of the presidential state dinner will...Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/myers-more-than-canada-on-the-menu-at-washington-state-dinner-2016-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-city-of-vancouver-agree-to-sale-of-arbutus-corridor-2016-03-08Canadian Pacific and the City of Vancouver on March 7, 2016 jointly announced that they have agreed to terms for the sale by CP of the Arbutus...Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-city-of-vancouver-agree-to-sale-of-arbutus-corridor-2016-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interest-rate-cuts-may-be-more-likely-than-you-think-at-least-in-canada-2016-03-08The Bank of Canada may not be done with interest-rate cuts just yet. Seven of 19 economists in a Bloomberg survey predict the central bank will lower...Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interest-rate-cuts-may-be-more-likely-than-you-think-at-least-in-canada-2016-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-already-jockeying-for-first-dibs-on-ring-of-fire-infrastructure-money-2016-03-08There could be battle shaping up on who gets first dibs on the government infrastructure money that has been promised for the Ring Of Fire mining...Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-already-jockeying-for-first-dibs-on-ring-of-fire-infrastructure-money-2016-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-possible-brexit-could-change-the-game-on-the-canada-eu-trade-pact-2016-03-08OTTAWA — Last week, International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland declared mission accomplished in Canada’s efforts to seal an all-encompassing deal...Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-possible-brexit-could-change-the-game-on-the-canada-eu-trade-pact-2016-03-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-hub-planned-for-downtown-kitchener-ontario-2016-03-07The Region of Waterloo, which includes the twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo in Southwestern Ontario, plans to build a $43 million dollar transit...Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-hub-planned-for-downtown-kitchener-ontario-2016-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-to-invest-300m-in-port-areas-across-province-2016-03-07MONTREAL—Quebec’s minister of Maritime Affairs, Jean D’Amour, has announced a major investment in industrial port areas throughout Canada’s largest...Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-to-invest-300m-in-port-areas-across-province-2016-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-matters-trudeaus-white-house-visit-sends-message-freeland-says-2016-03-07Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's upcoming trip to the White House this week will send a message to U.S. politicians that "Canada matters," says...Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-matters-trudeaus-white-house-visit-sends-message-freeland-says-2016-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/station-waiting-room-fitted-with-timed-doors-2016-03-07CANADA: As part of a programme to revitalise underused stations, the waiting room at La Pocatière station in Québec has been reopened through a...Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/station-waiting-room-fitted-with-timed-doors-2016-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-considering-legal-options-against-some-merger-opponents-2016-03-07Canadian Pacific is considering all of its legal options in response to major U.S. railroads that have publicly stated their opposition to its...Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-considering-legal-options-against-some-merger-opponents-2016-03-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vias-proposal-for-toronto-montreal-corridor-makes-sense-but-liberals-studying-cost-minister-2016-03-04OTTAWA – Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Via Rail’s proposed dedicated track in the Montreal-Toronto corridor seems to fit with what the Liberal...Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vias-proposal-for-toronto-montreal-corridor-makes-sense-but-liberals-studying-cost-minister-2016-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-adds-public-wi-fi-to-six-downtown-ctrain-stations-2016-03-04Calgary Transit has expanded public Wi-Fi to six additional CTrain stations within the downtown corridor, the agency announced yesterday... To view...Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-adds-public-wi-fi-to-six-downtown-ctrain-stations-2016-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-wins-two-new-york-track-renewal-contracts-2016-03-04HARSCO Rail's track maintenance business unit has won two separate contracts worth around $US 10m to renew track in the New York area... To view the...Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-wins-two-new-york-track-renewal-contracts-2016-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-to-move-quickly-on-trade-deals-to-help-counteract-shocks-to-economy-study-2016-03-04OTTAWA — With the federal budget only weeks away, a new study is urging the government to quickly ratify trade agreements with Europe and Pacific...Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-to-move-quickly-on-trade-deals-to-help-counteract-shocks-to-economy-study-2016-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chamber-calling-for-delay-on-tpp-deal-2016-03-03Until it’s clear who is the new U.S. president and whether that person will accept the Trans-Pacific Partnership as is, the local Chamber of Commerce...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chamber-calling-for-delay-on-tpp-deal-2016-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-on-track-for-150b-in-budget-deficits-over-five-years-says-td-report-2016-03-03OTTAWA—A new analysis by one of Canada’s biggest banks says the federal government could run $150 billion in budget deficits over the next five...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-on-track-for-150b-in-budget-deficits-over-five-years-says-td-report-2016-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-files-with-stb-for-declaratory-order-2016-03-03Canadian Pacific, still in hot pursuit of Norfolk Southern, has filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board seeking an expedited...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-files-with-stb-for-declaratory-order-2016-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prototype-mp54ac-delivered-to-metrolinx-go-transit-2016-03-03Wabtec Corp. subsidiary MotivePower has delivered a prototype MP54AC diesel-electric locomotive to Metrolinx, the regional transportation authority...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prototype-mp54ac-delivered-to-metrolinx-go-transit-2016-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fabiola-macintyre-to-speak-at-carscp-meeting-calgary-2016-03-03CARS is pleased to announce that Fabiola MacIntyre, Manager, Green Line, City of Calgary will be joining Thomas Lambrecht, Vice President Mechanical,...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fabiola-macintyre-to-speak-at-carscp-meeting-calgary-2016-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-says-theres-no-political-will-to-look-at-ending-area-rating-transit-2016-03-02A citizens' jury on transit recommends the city look at scrapping suburban area rating for transit in Hamilton. But some local politicians say...Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-says-theres-no-political-will-to-look-at-ending-area-rating-transit-2016-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-posts-10-percent-net-income-gain-in-2015-2016-03-02BNSF Railway Co. closed out 2015 with a 5 percent decrease in total annual revenue, but a 10 percent increase in net income compared with 2014's...Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-posts-10-percent-net-income-gain-in-2015-2016-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-beat-low-expectations-in-q4-2015-statistics-canada-2016-03-02OTTAWA—The economy exceeded low expectations to grow at an annual rate of 0.8 per cent in the final three months of 2015, Statistics Canada said......Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-economy-beat-low-expectations-in-q4-2015-statistics-canada-2016-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/utlx-retrofitting-dot-111s-cpc-1232s-at-new-ohio-plant-2016-03-02Union Tank Car Company’s Repair Business Unit has established a tank car remanufacturing facility in Marion, Ohio, the company announced March 1,...Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/utlx-retrofitting-dot-111s-cpc-1232s-at-new-ohio-plant-2016-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-completes-legal-review-of-ceta-with-european-union-2016-03-01Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Canada’s largest and most influential business network, applauds the Canadian government for the successful...Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-completes-legal-review-of-ceta-with-european-union-2016-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-seeking-federal-budget-funding-for-13b-passenger-car-upgrade-in-toronto-montreal-corridor-2016-03-01OTTAWA – Via Rail Canada Inc. is looking for funding in the March 22 federal budget for a new fleet of cars costing upwards of $1.3 billion that...Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-seeking-federal-budget-funding-for-13b-passenger-car-upgrade-in-toronto-montreal-corridor-2016-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lng-industry-could-add-74b-over-30-years-says-conference-board-of-canada-2016-03-01VANCOUVER—A new study shows Canada would get a big economic boost from a liquefied natural gas industry, especially British Columbia, including tends...Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lng-industry-could-add-74b-over-30-years-says-conference-board-of-canada-2016-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-cco-transitions-from-role-2016-03-01The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced Feb. 26, 2016 that William Glenn, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer has decided to pursue...Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-cco-transitions-from-role-2016-03-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2016-jim-watson-pleased-light-rail-2017-included-2016-02-29Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he's pleased the provincial government included the next stage of its light rail plan and 2017 celebrations in the 2016...Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2016-jim-watson-pleased-light-rail-2017-included-2016-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-should-allow-more-private-sector-opportunity-in-infrastructure-says-report-2016-02-29OTTAWA—A panel focused on the future of the country’s transportation network is recommending the federal government give the private sector more...Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-should-allow-more-private-sector-opportunity-in-infrastructure-says-report-2016-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-to-offer-operation-support-for-new-lrt-line-in-edmonton-canada-2016-02-29Transdev has secured a 30-year contract to provide operation support for the new Edmonton's Valley Line light rail transit (LRT) expansion in Canada,...Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transdev-to-offer-operation-support-for-new-lrt-line-in-edmonton-canada-2016-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-2016-canadian-rail-summit-2016-02-29Exhibit space is 90% sold out! Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016...Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-2016-canadian-rail-summit-2016-02-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-tables-the-canada-transportation-act-review-report-2016-02-26February 25, 2016 – Ottawa – Transport Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today. “As Minister...Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-garneau-tables-the-canada-transportation-act-review-report-2016-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2016-full-text-2016-02-26In its latest budget, Ontario’s Liberal government says it is on track to eliminate a $5.7-billion deficit in the next fiscal year largely thanks to...Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-budget-2016-full-text-2016-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-should-scrap-railway-grain-revenue-cap-study-2016-02-26WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Ottawa should phase out over seven years its cap on the amount of revenue railways can earn transporting grain, a...Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-should-scrap-railway-grain-revenue-cap-study-2016-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-alaska-bitumen-railway-feasible-study-2016-02-26A study released by the University of Calgary Van Horne Institute suggests that it is feasible to build a railway to transport bitumen between...Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-to-alaska-bitumen-railway-feasible-study-2016-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-jumps-to-2016-high-near-74-us-2016-02-26The Canadian dollar gained nearly a cent on Thursday, rising to its highest level of the year on signs that oil prices may be starting to...Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-jumps-to-2016-high-near-74-us-2016-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-trade-investment-canada-sourcing-uk-products-2016-02-25Are you looking to expand your product offering in Canada or need a new source of supply? UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Canada work with UK-based...Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uk-trade-investment-canada-sourcing-uk-products-2016-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-announce-new-parliamentary-rail-caucus-2016-02-25The Railway Association of Canada has created a Parliamentary Rail Caucus to be chaired by Sherry Romanado, Liberal Member of Parliament for...Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-announce-new-parliamentary-rail-caucus-2016-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-tests-passenger-cars-for-proposed-southern-ontario-runs-2016-02-25Dozens of additional passenger train runs should be operating in southern Ontario later this year as Via Rail Canada continues its push to increase...Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-tests-passenger-cars-for-proposed-southern-ontario-runs-2016-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-wins-61m-spanish-maintenance-contract-2016-02-25SPAIN's track authority Adif has awarded a €61m contract to Thales to maintain signalling and train control equipment on the Madrid - Cordoba...Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-wins-61m-spanish-maintenance-contract-2016-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyab-safety-glasses-and-smiles-2016-02-25New York Air Brake LLC, part of the Knorr Bremse Group, is commemorating Engineers Week 2016, Feb. 21-27, through a lineup of events “that reaches...Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyab-safety-glasses-and-smiles-2016-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontracknorthamerica-impact-infrastructure-inc-form-strategic-partnership-2016-02-24Nonprofit transportation consultancy OnTrackNorthAmerica (OTNA) has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Impact Infrastructure, Inc. “to...Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontracknorthamerica-impact-infrastructure-inc-form-strategic-partnership-2016-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worst-of-loonies-depreciation-may-be-over-economists-say-2016-02-24The loonie’s worst collapse against the U.S. dollar in its history may be in the rearview mirror as a majority of economists now see the currency...Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/worst-of-loonies-depreciation-may-be-over-economists-say-2016-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tc-consultation-on-part-6-training-of-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-24Dear Stakeholders, Transport Canada would like your views on potential amendments to Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations....Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tc-consultation-on-part-6-training-of-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-numbers-behind-morneaus-latest-economic-projections-2016-02-23OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Bill Morneau has provided another snapshot of the economy ahead of his next budget, which will be delivered March 22. He...Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-numbers-behind-morneaus-latest-economic-projections-2016-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-between-calgary-and-lake-louise-could-return-2016-02-23It may become easier to get to the mountain parks in the near future. Banff Council put a request forward Monday to conduct a feasibility study on...Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-between-calgary-and-lake-louise-could-return-2016-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-australias-qube-weigh-65-billion-joint-asciano-bid-2016-02-23Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc and its Australian rival are weighing a joint A$9-billion ($6.5-billion U.S.) bid for Australia’s biggest...Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-australias-qube-weigh-65-billion-joint-asciano-bid-2016-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-500-million-debt-offering-2016-02-23CN late last week announced a public debt offering of $500 million worth of 2.75 percent notes due 2026... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-500-million-debt-offering-2016-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-chargers-coming-to-life-2016-02-22Siemens reached a production milestone at its Sacramento, Calif., manufacturing plant with installation of the first Cummins QSK95 diesel engine and...Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-chargers-coming-to-life-2016-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-donald-trump-presidency-could-affect-canada-2016-02-22No presidential nominee talks more about Canada than Donald Trump — although it's almost always in the context of Ted Cruz's birthplace (Calgary) and...Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-a-donald-trump-presidency-could-affect-canada-2016-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-ottawas-lrt-compares-across-canada-2016-02-22Ottawa’s halfway done its new light rail system, and if we count the O-Train, by 2018 we’ll have more than 20 km built. But will we still be...Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-ottawas-lrt-compares-across-canada-2016-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-invited-to-submit-bids-for-finch-west-lrt-2016-02-22TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have released a Request for Proposals to companies shortlisted to design,...Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-invited-to-submit-bids-for-finch-west-lrt-2016-02-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-company-proposes-34m-rail-car-storage-facility-2016-02-19EDMONTON—A company wants to build a facility to store and service up to 850 rail cars near Lamont, Alta., a few kilometres north of Elk Island...Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-company-proposes-34m-rail-car-storage-facility-2016-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-details-2016-capital-investment-plans-2016-02-19Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to invest approximately C$2.9 billion in rail infrastructure and equipment to raise...Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-details-2016-capital-investment-plans-2016-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-not-stalling-on-tpp-liberals-say-2016-02-19The Liberals’ extensive Trans-Pacific Partnership consultations aren’t a stalling tactic, David Lametti — the parliamentary secretary to the minister...Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/were-not-stalling-on-tpp-liberals-say-2016-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-2016-sponsorship-opportunities-2016-02-19Exhibit space is 70% sold out! Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016...Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-rail-summit-2016-sponsorship-opportunities-2016-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nfc-forum-and-the-american-public-transportation-association-sign-collaboration-agreement-2016-02-18The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the NFC Forum today announced a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable...Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-nfc-forum-and-the-american-public-transportation-association-sign-collaboration-agreement-2016-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-plans-major-expansion-at-burrard-inlet-facility-2016-02-18A major expansion of the region’s port facilities is planned for the existing port facility just east of the downtown Vancouver peninsula on the...Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-plans-major-expansion-at-burrard-inlet-facility-2016-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-to-dots-verify-traffic-lights-connected-to-railroad-crossings-function-properly-2016-02-18The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Feb. 17, 2016 called on state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning...Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-to-dots-verify-traffic-lights-connected-to-railroad-crossings-function-properly-2016-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-share-of-us-imports-the-lowest-since-free-trade-began-2016-02-18The share of U.S. imports that come from Canada has hit its lowest point in decades, lower than at any point since the U.S. and Canada entered into...Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-share-of-us-imports-the-lowest-since-free-trade-began-2016-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-cutting-7000-jobs-2016-02-17MONTREAL—Bombardier says it will cut its workforce by 7,000 positions over two years, including 2,000 contractors... To view the full article please...Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-cutting-7000-jobs-2016-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-seek-declaratory-order-from-stb-on-voting-trust-issue-2016-02-17Canadian Pacific announced today it will ask the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to issue a declaratory order confirming the viability of a voting...Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-to-seek-declaratory-order-from-stb-on-voting-trust-issue-2016-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-expected-to-lead-provinces-in-growth-as-it-leans-on-non-resource-industries-2016-02-17British Columbia expects to lead the provinces with economic growth of 2.4 per cent this year as it weathers the resource sector’s slump and posts a...Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-expected-to-lead-provinces-in-growth-as-it-leans-on-non-resource-industries-2016-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-could-be-implemented-in-early-2017-chief-negotiator-says-2016-02-17The legal scrub of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is “virtually complete” and the current timeline...Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-could-be-implemented-in-early-2017-chief-negotiator-says-2016-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-new-transit-proposals-focused-on-subway-light-rail-service-2016-02-16The long-promised light-rail line on Toronto’s waterfront has re-emerged to stake its place at the centre of the city’s transit plan, along with...Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-new-transit-proposals-focused-on-subway-light-rail-service-2016-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-opens-indian-information-services-hub-2016-02-16INDIA: Bombardier Transportation has opened an information services hub at Gurgaon in the Delhi National Capital region... To view the full article...Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-opens-indian-information-services-hub-2016-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-awards-valley-line-ppp-contract-2016-02-16THE City of Edmonton, Canada, has awarded a public-private-partnership (PPP) contract to the TransEd Partners consortium to design, build, operate,...Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-awards-valley-line-ppp-contract-2016-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-program-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-available-now-2016-02-16The draft program for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 is now available here. More than 70% of exhibit space is sold ! Don’t miss out on Canada’s...Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-program-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-available-now-2016-02-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-sets-toronto-rer-options-2016-02-12GTA (Greater Toronto Area) region public transportation agency Metrolinx outlined the four options being considered for the core of the Toronto...Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-sets-toronto-rer-options-2016-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-launches-cpconsolidationcom-new-website-fully-detailing-proposed-business-combination-to-norfolk-southern-2016-02-12Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today launched a new website highlighting the benefits of its pro-customer, end-to-end, competition-enhancing...Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-launches-cpconsolidationcom-new-website-fully-detailing-proposed-business-combination-to-norfolk-southern-2016-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-railway-announces-5m-donation-to-syrian-welcome-fund-at-calgary-event-2016-02-12Canadian National Railway is donating $5 million to the Welcome Fund for Syrian Refugees, officials announced at an event in Calgary Thursday...Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-railway-announces-5m-donation-to-syrian-welcome-fund-at-calgary-event-2016-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-increase-federal-share-of-infrastructure-funding-2016-02-12Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says Ottawa will cover a greater share of infrastructure projects than the conventional three-way split...Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-to-increase-federal-share-of-infrastructure-funding-2016-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-part-11-marine-and-short-run-ferry-provisions-under-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-11Transport Canada is proposing to update the marine provisions in Part 11 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) and special case...Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-part-11-marine-and-short-run-ferry-provisions-under-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-helps-fund-go-transit-skytrain-station-upgrades-2016-02-11Canada is helping to pay for improvements at two passenger stations in Ontario and British Columbia... To view the full article please click here .Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-helps-fund-go-transit-skytrain-station-upgrades-2016-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-gw-positioning-itself-well-for-2016-2016-02-11Despite a strong U.S. dollar, lower commodity prices and fewer coal shipments, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. on Feb. 10, 2016 reported a 2015 fourth-quarter...Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-gw-positioning-itself-well-for-2016-2016-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-rail-ties-2016-02-11Cross-border trade between the United States and its closest neighbors and largest trading partners, Mexico and Canada, continues to grow, and...Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-rail-ties-2016-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-targeting-c29-billion-in-2016-capital-investments-2016-02-11CN announced on Feb. 10, 2016 the details of its 2016 plan to invest approximately C$2.9 billion in rail infrastructure and equipment “to raise...Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-targeting-c29-billion-in-2016-capital-investments-2016-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-unveils-2016-customer-charter-pledges-to-reduce-subway-delays-2016-02-10The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) last week released its 2016 customer charter that includes pledges to reduce train delays and enable WiFi at...Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-commission-unveils-2016-customer-charter-pledges-to-reduce-subway-delays-2016-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-executives-boost-bottom-line-survey-2016-02-10Companies that want to boost their bottom line should promote more women to the executive suite, a global survey concludes... To view the full...Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/women-executives-boost-bottom-line-survey-2016-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/colingwood-council-inks-rail-deal-2016-02-10After lying dormant for a few years, money is coming in from the Barrie Collingwood Railway lines. Collingwood councillors voted Monday night to sign...Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/colingwood-council-inks-rail-deal-2016-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mr-trudeau-goes-to-washington-2016-02-10In the life of the Canada-U.S. relationship, some periods offer more opportunities for progress than others. The most fruitful epochs tend to be when...Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mr-trudeau-goes-to-washington-2016-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgrade-work-begins-at-canadas-joyce-collingwood-skytrain-station-2016-02-09The Canadian and British Columbia (BC) Governments, along with transport operator TransLink, have announced that upgrade work has started at the...Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgrade-work-begins-at-canadas-joyce-collingwood-skytrain-station-2016-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-bombardier-aims-to-produce-80-high-speed-trains-for-turkey-executive-2016-02-09ANKARA (Reuters) - Bombardier BBDb.TO aims to produce 80 high-speed trains for Turkey's state railway TCDD in a tender together with local partner...Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-bombardier-aims-to-produce-80-high-speed-trains-for-turkey-executive-2016-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-catharines-wants-via-rail-service-again-2016-02-09As Niagara continues to make its case for GO train service, at least one city wants to get VIA Rail back on track, too... To view the full article...Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/st-catharines-wants-via-rail-service-again-2016-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-ont-business-leaders-return-from-indian-trade-mission-with-240m-in-deals-2016-02-09TORONTO—Ontario Premier Kathleen has returned from her inaugural trade mission to India, carrying with her a handful of governmental Memorandums of...Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-ont-business-leaders-return-from-indian-trade-mission-with-240m-in-deals-2016-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-renewal-roundup-2016-02-09Making the rail renewal process safer and simpler is a top priority among equipment manufacturers and contractors... To view the full article please...Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-renewal-roundup-2016-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-loonie-predicament-2016-02-08Canada is struggling with what Moody’s Analytics calls a “loonie predicament.”... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-loonie-predicament-2016-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/azur-metro-trains-begin-carrying-passengers-2016-02-08CANADA: Montréal metro operator STM started passenger-carrying tests with the first Azur trainset on February 7. The train will undergo testing on...Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/azur-metro-trains-begin-carrying-passengers-2016-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-cities-in-need-of-big-dollars-for-big-projects-mayors-2016-02-08The federal government could be yielding more tax dollars to municipalities to collect and spend as they see fit, say two big-city mayors, but for...Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/big-cities-in-need-of-big-dollars-for-big-projects-mayors-2016-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-wants-a-more-fluid-border-2016-02-08(Ottawa) The Federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau leaves today on a mission to Washington. His goal: to remind its US counterparts the...Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-wants-a-more-fluid-border-2016-02-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-passenger-rail-the-answer-to-congestion-in-canada-2016-02-05We are at critical point in Canada with respect to the mobility of the population. Road congestion in and out of urban centres is growing and there...Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-passenger-rail-the-answer-to-congestion-in-canada-2016-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eurovia-agrees-to-buy-canadas-rail-cantech-2016-02-05Vinci subsidiary Eurovia has strengthened its rail infrastructure positions in Canada by finalising an agreement to acquire contractor Rail Cantech...Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eurovia-agrees-to-buy-canadas-rail-cantech-2016-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transits-whitby-ont-maintenance-facility-on-track-for-2017-completion-2016-02-05WHITBY, Ont.—GO Transit’s new 500,000-square-foot East Rail Maintenance Facility, located east of Toronto, is on schedule to open in 2017... To view...Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transits-whitby-ont-maintenance-facility-on-track-for-2017-completion-2016-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-elects-five-new-board-members-2016-02-05The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) yesterday announced the election of five new board members... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-elects-five-new-board-members-2016-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-touts-energy-east-pipeline-in-city-hall-speech-2016-02-05One of the country’s most influential municipal politicians said Thursday it’s time for Canadians to stop squabbling over the proposed Energy East...Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-touts-energy-east-pipeline-in-city-hall-speech-2016-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-race-to-finish-ptc-2016-02-042018 or 2020, whatever the case may be, isn’t very far off. According to a Positive Train Control implementation chart published on the Federal...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-race-to-finish-ptc-2016-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-canada-signs-tpp-trade-minister-freeland-says-feds-studying-economic-impacts-2016-02-04OTTAWA – The federal government is studying the potential economic impacts of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership, Canada’s international...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/as-canada-signs-tpp-trade-minister-freeland-says-feds-studying-economic-impacts-2016-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-and-premier-rachel-notley-pledge-700-million-infrastructure-cash-2016-02-04Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Rachel Notley announced Wednesday Alberta could soon have more than $700 million in federal dollars to send...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-and-premier-rachel-notley-pledge-700-million-infrastructure-cash-2016-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effective-regulatory-approval-fact-based-and-free-of-political-interference-cp-argues-in-white-paper-2016-02-04CALGARY, Feb. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today released a white paper detailing the comprehensive, merit-based process any...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effective-regulatory-approval-fact-based-and-free-of-political-interference-cp-argues-in-white-paper-2016-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coalition-invitation-celebration-of-manufacturing-february-22nd-and-manufacturing-day-on-the-hill-february-23rd-2016-02-04(This message is being sent to you on behalf of Jayson Myers, President & CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Chair of the Canadian...Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coalition-invitation-celebration-of-manufacturing-february-22nd-and-manufacturing-day-on-the-hill-february-23rd-2016-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-issues-second-750m-green-bond-to-help-fund-infrastructure-projects-2016-02-03TORONTO—The government of Ontario has successfully issued its second green bond, raising $750 million to help pay for a range of infrastructure...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-issues-second-750m-green-bond-to-help-fund-infrastructure-projects-2016-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-reports-record-customer-satisfaction-rating-decreased-subway-delays-in-2015-2016-02-03The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) yesterday reported that its customer satisfaction rating reached an all-time high of 81 percent last year... To...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-reports-record-customer-satisfaction-rating-decreased-subway-delays-in-2015-2016-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-announces-intention-to-acquire-kisatchie-2016-02-03MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Feb. 3, 2016) - Stella-Jones Inc. ("Stella-Jones") (TSX:SJ) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary,...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-announces-intention-to-acquire-kisatchie-2016-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-2016-challenge-pitch-program-2016-02-03GLOBE is North America's largest and longest-running Conference series dedicated to Business Innovation for the Planet. From March 2-4, 2016, nearly...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/globe-2016-challenge-pitch-program-2016-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-consultation-on-international-harmonization-updates-to-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-03Transport Canada (TC) is currently conducting a consultation on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preliminary-consultation-on-international-harmonization-updates-to-the-transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations-2016-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-expanding-sacramento-footprint-2016-02-02Siemens Mobility announced on Feb. 1, 2016 that it is expanding its footprint in Sacramento,Calif., with a new 60,000-square-foot plant dedicated to...Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-expanding-sacramento-footprint-2016-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supporters-of-cp-rail-merger-with-norfolk-southern-express-support-to-regulator-2016-02-02MONTREAL -- The regulator that decides the fate of railway mergers in the United States is receiving letters of support for Canadian Pacific...Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/supporters-of-cp-rail-merger-with-norfolk-southern-express-support-to-regulator-2016-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-infrastructure-goals-put-power-in-pockets-of-big-city-mayors-2016-02-02The race is on for access to the billions in federal infrastructure dollars that have been promised by the Liberal government in Ottawa... To view...Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-infrastructure-goals-put-power-in-pockets-of-big-city-mayors-2016-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exports-boost-bleak-manufacturing-outlook-2016-02-02TORONTO—A monthly survey of purchasing managers suggests the outlook for Canada’s manufacturing sector remains negative but is not quite as dire as...Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exports-boost-bleak-manufacturing-outlook-2016-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/israel-railways-begins-tendering-for-etcs-rollout-2016-02-01ISRAEL Railways (IR) has issued an invitation to prequalify for a design-build contract for the trackside element of the first stage of its national...Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/israel-railways-begins-tendering-for-etcs-rollout-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-of-respect-no-trains-will-carry-crude-oil-through-lac-megantic-in-2016-2016-02-01Trains passing through the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., won't carry crude oil until next year, Transport Minister Marc Garneau has confirmed... To...Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/out-of-respect-no-trains-will-carry-crude-oil-through-lac-megantic-in-2016-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-inches-forward-03-per-cent-in-november-2016-02-01OTTAWA—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...Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-inches-forward-03-per-cent-in-november-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-and-performance-standards-will-underpin-global-supply-chains-2016-02-01Manufacturers in Canada are growing ever more interested in global trade markets, especially as the lower Canadian dollar makes their products and...Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safety-and-performance-standards-will-underpin-global-supply-chains-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lebreton-flats-bids-go-all-in-on-lrt-for-major-events-but-theres-a-missing-link-between-the-site-and-gatineau-2016-02-01The design teams vying for the development rights at LeBreton Flats are counting on thousands of people using LRT for hockey games and major events....Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lebreton-flats-bids-go-all-in-on-lrt-for-major-events-but-theres-a-missing-link-between-the-site-and-gatineau-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2016-02-01Exhibit 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...Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2016-02-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-seeks-cta-approval-for-proposed-intermodal-terminal-in-milton-2016-01-29CN 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...Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-seeks-cta-approval-for-proposed-intermodal-terminal-in-milton-2016-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norfolk-southern-to-scale-back-coal-rail-operations-2016-01-29The Norfolk Southern Corp. plans to idle its Ashtabula, Ohio , Coal Pier and shift operations to its Sandusky, Ohio, Dock as part of its...Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/norfolk-southern-to-scale-back-coal-rail-operations-2016-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uavs-to-check-on-railway-bridge-safety-2016-01-29Hyderabad: 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...Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uavs-to-check-on-railway-bridge-safety-2016-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-focus-on-local-jobs-and-apprenticeships-in-hamilton-lrt-2016-01-29There will be a focus on opportunities for local workers, apprentices and suppliers during construction of Hamilton's $1 billion LRT project... To...Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-focus-on-local-jobs-and-apprenticeships-in-hamilton-lrt-2016-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-poised-to-flow-into-alberta-for-infrastructure-projects-2016-01-29Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the Liberal government will open the taps on hundreds of millions of dollars in capital spending...Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-poised-to-flow-into-alberta-for-infrastructure-projects-2016-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-governments-still-fund-88-of-rolling-stock-procurement-2016-01-28This is the finding of the second part of a study published on January 27 by Roland Berger for the Rail Working Group, a Swiss not-for-profit...Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/european-governments-still-fund-88-of-rolling-stock-procurement-2016-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emerson-report-on-transportation-to-be-tabled-by-spring-2016-01-28As Transport Minister Marc Garneau meets with provincial transportation ministers for a day-long meeting Jan. 28, observers are waiting for the first...Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emerson-report-on-transportation-to-be-tabled-by-spring-2016-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-calls-for-presentations-for-crs-2016-2016-01-28Dear CARS member, The Canadian Rail Summit brings together representatives from all areas of our industry. To help Identify the best and new...Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-calls-for-presentations-for-crs-2016-2016-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-appoints-matthew-h-paull-to-cps-board-of-directors-announces-resignation-of-paul-hilal-2016-01-28CALGARY , Jan. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced that Matthew H. Paull has been appointed to the...Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-appoints-matthew-h-paull-to-cps-board-of-directors-announces-resignation-of-paul-hilal-2016-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-2016-capex-43-billion-2016-01-27BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) on Jan. 26, 2016 announced a $4.3 billion 2016 capital expenditure plan that “will focus on helping to ensure the company...Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-2016-capex-43-billion-2016-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-strong-solid-financials-in-a-tough-year-2016-01-27Despite decreases in carloadings and revenue ton-miles, CN on Jan. 26, 2015 posted solid financials for fourth-quarter and full-year 2015... To read...Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-strong-solid-financials-in-a-tough-year-2016-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-pick-up-the-pace-in-moving-crops-2016-01-27Thanks to mild weather, Canada’s railways are “on schedule or ahead of schedule” in moving Saskatchewan’s crop to port this winter... To read full...Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-pick-up-the-pace-in-moving-crops-2016-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chatham-kent-still-seeking-rail-line-operator-2016-01-27Chatham-Kent economic development officials are still pounding the pavement trying to find an operator for a short track rail line owned by the...Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chatham-kent-still-seeking-rail-line-operator-2016-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-chief-claude-mongeau-returns-to-work-after-throat-tumour-treatment-2016-01-26Claude Mongeau, chief executive officer of Canadian National Railway Co., is back at work after a six-month break recovering from treatment for a...Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-chief-claude-mongeau-returns-to-work-after-throat-tumour-treatment-2016-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-files-for-regulatory-approval-of-milton-logistics-hub-2016-01-26CN has submitted an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency for approval of the Class I's proposed logistics hub in Milton, Ontario.. To...Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-files-for-regulatory-approval-of-milton-logistics-hub-2016-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-senators-35b-lebreton-flats-bid-aims-to-turn-desolate-site-into-bustling-downtown-hub-2016-01-26The LeBreton Flats redevelopment proposal backed by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk aims to return the site to its heyday as a bustling urban hub...Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-senators-35b-lebreton-flats-bid-aims-to-turn-desolate-site-into-bustling-downtown-hub-2016-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-spur-line-might-not-go-on-james-street-north-after-all-2016-01-26For the past year, images of Hamilton's future light rail transit (LRT) system have shown a line going down James Street North to the west harbour....Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-spur-line-might-not-go-on-james-street-north-after-all-2016-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-sign-tpp-trade-deal-feb-4-but-ratification-not-certain-2016-01-26The federal government has confirmed that it intends to sign the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal at a meeting next week in New...Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-sign-tpp-trade-deal-feb-4-but-ratification-not-certain-2016-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-agenda-released-for-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-2016-01-25Exhibit space is 50% sold out ! Don’t miss out on Canada’s leading rail industry event, and your opportunity to network with North America’s...Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/draft-agenda-released-for-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-2016-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-cp-still-a-good-play-for-patient-investors-2016-01-25Canadian Pacific’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results were slightly below analyst expectations yet “still solid given the macro...Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-cp-still-a-good-play-for-patient-investors-2016-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-cites-safety-threat-after-o-train-ignores-stop-signal-twice-2016-01-25Ottawa faces a "threat to safe railway operations" after the O-Train sped past a stop signal without authority on two separate occasions in 2015,...Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-cites-safety-threat-after-o-train-ignores-stop-signal-twice-2016-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-delegation-to-explore-ring-of-fire-rail-link-by-mid-march-2016-01-25To read full article click here.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-delegation-to-explore-ring-of-fire-rail-link-by-mid-march-2016-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-to-host-a-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2016-01-25CARS has once again been working with CP regarding a meeting in Calgary where CP executives will address our suppliers and speak about future plans...Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-to-host-a-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2016-01-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-declares-end-to-transit-civil-war-as-he-unveils-latest-plan-for-scarborough-subway-lrt-2016-01-22Toronto Mayor John Tory unveiled a new vision for mass transit in Scarborough Thursday, one he vowed would end the “civil war” between subway and...Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-mayor-declares-end-to-transit-civil-war-as-he-unveils-latest-plan-for-scarborough-subway-lrt-2016-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-metrolink-f125-completed-2016-01-22USA: The first F125 Spirit diesel locomotive for Los Angeles commuter rail operator Metrolink is nearing completion at the Electro-Motive Diesel...Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-metrolink-f125-completed-2016-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-troubled-oil-regions-welcome-possible-federal-infrastructure-money-2016-01-22REGINA—Political leaders in Saskatchewan and Alberta are welcoming word of federal money to help with infrastructure projects during tough times......Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-troubled-oil-regions-welcome-possible-federal-infrastructure-money-2016-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eu-trade-deal-could-be-in-full-force-one-year-from-now-envoy-2016-01-22OTTAWA — The massive free trade pact between Canada and the European Union will, for the most part, be a done deal in one year even if it is not...Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-eu-trade-deal-could-be-in-full-force-one-year-from-now-envoy-2016-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-posts-2015-financial-results-pledges-11-billion-for-capex-in-2016-2016-01-22Canadian Pacific posted fourth-quarter 2015 net income of $319 million (in Canadian dollars) on revenue of $1.6 billion, compared with net income of...Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-posts-2015-financial-results-pledges-11-billion-for-capex-in-2016-2016-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-at-05-per-cent-even-as-2016-growth-outlook-dims-2016-01-21OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent even as it downgrades its growth outlook for an economy hit by...Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-at-05-per-cent-even-as-2016-growth-outlook-dims-2016-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-proposed-merger-would-alleviate-chicago-congestion-2016-01-21Following a letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice in which Canadian Pacific accused several Class I railroads of joining forces to put a...Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-proposed-merger-would-alleviate-chicago-congestion-2016-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hdr-names-goehri-director-of-professional-services-transportation-2016-01-21Scott Goehri has been named director of professional services for HDR's transportation business group... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hdr-names-goehri-director-of-professional-services-transportation-2016-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-consultations-held-in-halifax-2016-01-21The Trudeau government has yet to take a stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership but it was all ears during consultation sessions in Halifax on...Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-consultations-held-in-halifax-2016-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/red-tape-lining-canada-us-border-turning-small-businesses-off-trade-report-says-2016-01-20TORONTO—Canadian small businesses may be facing less red-tape at the Canada-U.S. border than they did five years ago, but hidden fees and other...Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/red-tape-lining-canada-us-border-turning-small-businesses-off-trade-report-says-2016-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-delegation-to-explore-ring-of-fire-rail-link-by-mid-march-2016-01-20A Canadian mineral exploration company that has been attempting to tap Ontario's Ring of Fire says a Chinese engineering company will be in Ontario...Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-rail-delegation-to-explore-ring-of-fire-rail-link-by-mid-march-2016-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-asks-us-doj-to-review-class-i-execs-opposition-to-proposed-merger-2016-01-20Canadian Pacific today asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to review recent actions of major U.S. railroads whose executives have stated...Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-asks-us-doj-to-review-class-i-execs-opposition-to-proposed-merger-2016-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-will-control-lrt-including-the-cost-agreement-says-2016-01-20The city can give input on most of the components for Hamilton's future light-rail transit (LRT) line, but for the most part, Metrolinx will be in...Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-will-control-lrt-including-the-cost-agreement-says-2016-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-of-new-standard-for-large-packaging-2016-01-19PUBLIC NOTICE: Development of New Standard for Large Packaging Background The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate will begin work on a new...Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/development-of-new-standard-for-large-packaging-2016-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-of-transport-canada-standard-tp-14850-2016-01-19PUBLIC NOTICE: Update of Transport Canada Standard TP 14850 Background The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate will begin work on a new...Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-of-transport-canada-standard-tp-14850-2016-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smarttrack-ridership-projections-to-be-released-at-city-hall-2016-01-19The city of Toronto is expected to shed light on Mayor John Tory's SmartTrack transit plan that should include the best way forward for the western...Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smarttrack-ridership-projections-to-be-released-at-city-hall-2016-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-finance-minister-stops-short-of-committing-dollars-to-light-rail-in-surrey-2016-01-19SURREY — While some hoped Canada's new finance minister would officially commit dollars to the city's proposed LRT line while visiting Surrey last...Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-finance-minister-stops-short-of-committing-dollars-to-light-rail-in-surrey-2016-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-and-cp-supplier-meeting-2016-2016-01-19CARS has once again been working with CP regarding a meeting in Calgary where CP executives will address our suppliers and speak about future plans...Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-and-cp-supplier-meeting-2016-2016-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-ministers-pre-budget-road-trip-ends-in-calgary-2016-01-18CALGARY—Finance Minister Bill Morneau is visiting the financial heart of the oilpatch as he wraps up a week of pre-budget consultations... To view...Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-ministers-pre-budget-road-trip-ends-in-calgary-2016-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-to-build-new-rail-terminal-in-british-columbia-2016-01-18Cando Rail Services has purchased 89 acres in Kamloops, British Columbia, with the intent of constructing a new rail terminal that will have the...Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-to-build-new-rail-terminal-in-british-columbia-2016-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-unveils-next-generation-ctrain-2016-01-18Calgary Transit held a ceremony at its Oliver Bowen Maintenance Facility to reveal the first of 63 new S200 light rail vehicles... To view the full...Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-transit-unveils-next-generation-ctrain-2016-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ponders-paying-larger-share-of-infrastructure-costs-2016-01-18Canada’s Infrastructure Minister says the federal government is considering changing the way it traditionally funds construction projects and could...Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-ponders-paying-larger-share-of-infrastructure-costs-2016-01-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mayor-confirms-citys-light-rail-first-phase-is-on-time-and-on-budget-2016-01-15Ottawa mayor Jim Watson has confirmed that construction on the first phase of the Canadian city's $2.1bn O-Train Confederation Line LRT project is on...Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-mayor-confirms-citys-light-rail-first-phase-is-on-time-and-on-budget-2016-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broadgrain-commodities-invests-in-new-canadian-rail-park-2016-01-15WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — BroadGrain Commodities Inc. unveiled plans on Jan. 14 to invest up to C$25 million ($17.4 million) to build a new bulk...Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/broadgrain-commodities-invests-in-new-canadian-rail-park-2016-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-responds-to-comments-from-union-pacific-ceo-2016-01-15CALGARY, Jan. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) said today that it is surprised and disappointed by comments reportedly made by...Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-responds-to-comments-from-union-pacific-ceo-2016-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-promotes-patrick-to-vp-of-trade-shows-and-member-relations-2016-01-15The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has promoted Amanda Patrick to the position of Vice President of Trade Shows and Member Relations, the association...Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-promotes-patrick-to-vp-of-trade-shows-and-member-relations-2016-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-says-renegotiation-of-pacific-trade-deal-not-possible-2016-01-15MONTREAL – A renegotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is not possible even though serious concerns may be raised during public...Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-says-renegotiation-of-pacific-trade-deal-not-possible-2016-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-briefly-dips-below-us30-while-loonie-flirts-with-70-cents-us-2016-01-14TORONTO—Oil and the Canadian dollar breached two benchmarks Tuesday, with crude briefly dipping below US$30 a barrel and the loonie slipping beneath...Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-briefly-dips-below-us30-while-loonie-flirts-with-70-cents-us-2016-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-wont-commit-yet-to-feb-4-tpp-signing-2016-01-14Canada's international trade minister says her government hasn't decided whether it will participate in an expected signing ceremony for the...Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chrystia-freeland-wont-commit-yet-to-feb-4-tpp-signing-2016-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extend-o-train-south-before-widening-airport-parkway-watson-says-2016-01-14The city should hold off on widening the Airport Parkway until it extends the O-Train further south, Mayor Jim Watson said Wednesday, after admitting...Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/extend-o-train-south-before-widening-airport-parkway-watson-says-2016-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamberger-shares-the-industrys-2016-goals-sums-up-2015-achievements-2016-01-14Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and Chief Executive Officer Edward Hamberger says that the industry will be targeting several key...Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamberger-shares-the-industrys-2016-goals-sums-up-2015-achievements-2016-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-actively-considering-increasing-infrastructure-spending-in-effort-to-stimulate-economy-2016-01-14OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is “actively considering” speeding up promised investments in infrastructure in a bid to stimulate Canada’s rapidly...Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-actively-considering-increasing-infrastructure-spending-in-effort-to-stimulate-economy-2016-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-morneau-paints-a-bleak-picture-of-economic-growth-2016-01-13HALIFAX—The federal finance minister spoke of pitch-black moments in his morning shower and some darkening clouds for the Canadian economy as he...Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-morneau-paints-a-bleak-picture-of-economic-growth-2016-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-dance-with-the-dragon-china-must-give-as-much-as-it-takes-2016-01-13The news that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lead a high-level trade mission to China this spring signals that his government intends to put...Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeaus-dance-with-the-dragon-china-must-give-as-much-as-it-takes-2016-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-canexport-program-helps-canadian-companies-fund-global-expansion-2016-01-13On Jan. 5, 2016, the federal government announced a new program offering financing and incentives to enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-canexport-program-helps-canadian-companies-fund-global-expansion-2016-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/status-quo-is-not-an-option-for-north-american-rail-industry-cp-argues-in-white-paper-2016-01-13CALGARY, Jan. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today released a white paper stating that a change in the railroad industry...Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/status-quo-is-not-an-option-for-north-american-rail-industry-cp-argues-in-white-paper-2016-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-sets-incremental-ptc-goals-2016-01-12Working within the three-year extension Congress granted in late 2015, the Association of American Railroads has set year-end 2016 goals for Positive...Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-sets-incremental-ptc-goals-2016-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-has-five-of-100-most-expensive-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-2016-01-12Manitoba is home to five of the 100 most expensive public infrastructure projects in the country... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-has-five-of-100-most-expensive-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-2016-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-looks-to-sustain-momentum-in-2016-2016-01-12In 2015, the Railway Supply Institute, Inc. (RSI) advocated quite heavily against keeping truck size and weight from increasing. And it was...Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-looks-to-sustain-momentum-in-2016-2016-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canceled-cn-supplier-council-feb-5-2016-2016-01-12Dear CARS member, It has been brought to our attention that the CN Supplier Council originally scheduled for February 5, 2016 will no longer take...Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canceled-cn-supplier-council-feb-5-2016-2016-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-free-trade-deal-could-bring-billions-and-billions-to-canada-annually-expert-2016-01-11A Canada-China free-trade deal could bring “billions and billions of dollars” to the sagging Canadian economy each year, according to an expert on...Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-free-trade-deal-could-bring-billions-and-billions-to-canada-annually-expert-2016-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-ways-global-trade-will-change-for-canada-in-2016-2016-01-11The trade game has changed for Canada. Over the past decade, China’s and other emerging markets’ rapid economic growth created a surge in demand for...Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-ways-global-trade-will-change-for-canada-in-2016-2016-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-now-showing-the-letters-2016-01-11Everything is out in the open, as it should be. Today (January 8, 2016), the Surface Transportation Board established a page on its website, “Major...Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stb-now-showing-the-letters-2016-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/municipal-infrastructure-spending-ingredient-to-economic-growth-bank-of-canada-governor-2016-01-11More municipal infrastructure spending can’t hurt a Canadian economy that’s feeling the impacts of a low loonie, according to the Bank of Canada...Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/municipal-infrastructure-spending-ingredient-to-economic-growth-bank-of-canada-governor-2016-01-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/best-holiday-performance-for-via-rail-in-four-years-2016-01-08MONTRÉAL, Jan. 7, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - This holiday season, from December 16, 2015 to January 5, 2016, VIA Rail saw its highest passenger revenue in...Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/best-holiday-performance-for-via-rail-in-four-years-2016-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-moving-forward-with-plans-to-build-250m-milton-ont-logistics-hub-2016-01-08MILTON, Ont.—The Canadian National Railway Co. continues to lay the groundwork for its proposed logistic hub in Milton, Ont... To view the full...Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-moving-forward-with-plans-to-build-250m-milton-ont-logistics-hub-2016-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-big-economic-trends-that-will-affect-your-portfolio-in-2016-2016-01-07In a recent conference call, an executive at Canadian National Railway stated that they like to do something they refer to as “surfing the wave.”......Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/3-big-economic-trends-that-will-affect-your-portfolio-in-2016-2016-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bocs-plan-to-handle-canadas-rough-economic-road-ride-it-out-2016-01-07OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada says overcoming the economic suffering inflicted by the commodity-price shock essentially boils down to one main option:...Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bocs-plan-to-handle-canadas-rough-economic-road-ride-it-out-2016-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-affairs-launches-five-year-50-million-trade-promotion-fund-2016-01-07Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of International Trade, Chrystia Freeland, of a new government...Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-affairs-launches-five-year-50-million-trade-promotion-fund-2016-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-report-documents-canadas-rail-trends-in-2014-2016-01-06The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has released "Rail Trends 2015," its annual report on the performance of Canada's freight and passenger...Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-report-documents-canadas-rail-trends-in-2014-2016-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-loonie-could-add-35b-to-price-tag-of-new-windsor-detroit-bridge-2016-01-06OTTAWA—The federal Liberal government will need to find $3.5 billion more to pay for a new bridge at the bustling border crossing between Canada and...Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-loonie-could-add-35b-to-price-tag-of-new-windsor-detroit-bridge-2016-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prasa-alstom-railcars-wabtec-brakes-2016-01-06Wabtec Corp. has begun deliveries of brake system equipment to Alstom, which is building up to 3,600 commuter railcars for the Passenger Rail Agency...Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prasa-alstom-railcars-wabtec-brakes-2016-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-operator-to-be-chosen-soon-2016-01-06A new third-party operator to run the passenger service on the Algoma Central line was expected to be named before the end of 2015... To view the...Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-operator-to-be-chosen-soon-2016-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-canadas-asia-pacific-gateway-new-interchange-will-help-grow-exports-and-benefit-the-local-economy-2016-01-05The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport; the...Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/strengthening-canadas-asia-pacific-gateway-new-interchange-will-help-grow-exports-and-benefit-the-local-economy-2016-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-canadian-pacific-railway-limited-or-canadian-national-railway-company-a-better-pick-for-2016-2016-01-05Both Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) surged after the Great Recession,...Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-canadian-pacific-railway-limited-or-canadian-national-railway-company-a-better-pick-for-2016-2016-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-meet-and-greet-suite-february-5-2016-2016-01-05The Canadian Railway Club Annual Dinner is being held on Friday, February 5 , at 7:30 p.m . at the Bonaventure Hilton Hotel in Montreal. CARS, along...Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-meet-and-greet-suite-february-5-2016-2016-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-benefits-nearly-half-a-million-2016-01-04The 17th year of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train program “saw tremendous crowds, generous donations and big smiles.. To view the full article...Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-benefits-nearly-half-a-million-2016-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/top-paid-ceos-will-make-salary-of-average-canadian-by-lunch-monday-2016-01-04Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs will have earned an average worker’s salary by lunch on Monday, the first work day of the year, a survey of...Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/top-paid-ceos-will-make-salary-of-average-canadian-by-lunch-monday-2016-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-a-tough-2015-canadian-markets-may-not-find-a-reprieve-in-2016-2016-01-04OTTAWA—The Toronto Stock Exchange was pounded this year as the price of oil and other commodities took a beating... To view the full article please...Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-a-tough-2015-canadian-markets-may-not-find-a-reprieve-in-2016-2016-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-company-considers-building-a-rail-corridor-to-ring-of-fire-2016-01-04It is possible the wheels might finally be rolling for the Ring of Fire project, at least from the point of view of KWG resources Inc., one of the...Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-company-considers-building-a-rail-corridor-to-ring-of-fire-2016-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-cn-exceed-grain-revenue-entitlements-for-2014-15-crop-year-2016-01-04Canadian Pacific and CN exceeded their Western grain revenue entitlements for the 2014-2015 crop year and must repay those amounts plus penalties,...Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-cn-exceed-grain-revenue-entitlements-for-2014-15-crop-year-2016-01-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-campaign-raises-c18-million-for-charities-2015-12-23Canadian National Railway (CN) announced Dec. 17, 2015 that the 2016 CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund (the Fund) campaign raised a record...Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-campaign-raises-c18-million-for-charities-2015-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-economy-grew-2-per-cent-in-q3-slightly-slower-than-forecast-2015-12-23WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace over the summer than the government had previously estimated. Most economists foresee a...Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-economy-grew-2-per-cent-in-q3-slightly-slower-than-forecast-2015-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-nets-us284m-rotterdam-rail-order-2015-12-23BERLIN—Bombardier Inc.’s Transportation division is adding to its FLEXITY light rail vehicle sales tally with a 26.1 euro, or US$28.4 million, order...Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-nets-us284m-rotterdam-rail-order-2015-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-alstom-consortium-wins-major-us36b-belgian-railways-contract-2015-12-22BERLIN—Bombardier Inc. and Alstom are about to take to the Belgian rails in a big way... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-alstom-consortium-wins-major-us36b-belgian-railways-contract-2015-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-merger-would-benefit-chicago-during-holiday-shutdown-2015-12-22Canadian Pacific officials today used the Christmas holiday period to promote their belief that CP's proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp....Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-merger-would-benefit-chicago-during-holiday-shutdown-2015-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-canada-to-sell-manitoba-assets-2015-12-21A group of Northern Manitoba First Nations have agreed to acquire Manitoba assets from OmniTRAX Canada... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-canada-to-sell-manitoba-assets-2015-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-unveils-new-fare-payment-system-on-ttc-streetcars-2015-12-21Metrolinx announced yesterday that it has activated the PRESTO electronic fare payment system on more than 100 of the Toronto Transit Commission's...Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-unveils-new-fare-payment-system-on-ttc-streetcars-2015-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-counts-1500-first-responder-signups-for-rail-car-safety-app-2015-12-21More than 1,500 first responders along CN's network have downloaded the AskRail mobile app to access real-time information about the contents of rail...Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-counts-1500-first-responder-signups-for-rail-car-safety-app-2015-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-looking-for-rolling-stock-supplier-operations-and-maintenance-contractor-2015-12-21Montreal’s Agence Metropolitaine de Transport (AMT) on Dec. 17, 2015 launched an international call for tenders to acquire new commuter railcars and...Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-looking-for-rolling-stock-supplier-operations-and-maintenance-contractor-2015-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-amarjeet-sohi-from-bus-driver-to-60-billion-infrastructure-chief-2015-12-21Amarjeet Sohi believes his unusual career path makes him well-suited to head the federal ministry that will dole out billions of dollars for...Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-amarjeet-sohi-from-bus-driver-to-60-billion-infrastructure-chief-2015-12-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seen-dawdling-on-ratification-of-key-pacific-trade-deal-2015-12-18Canada is set to hold back on ratifying a key Asia-Pacific trade treaty, a move that would assuage critics but might hamper Washington's bid to build...Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-seen-dawdling-on-ratification-of-key-pacific-trade-deal-2015-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-justin-trudeau-and-vancouver-mayor-gregor-robertson-discuss-transit-housing-and-more-2015-12-18Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the first sitting Canadian prime minister to visit Vancouver City Hall since his father did in 1973, participated in a...Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-justin-trudeau-and-vancouver-mayor-gregor-robertson-discuss-transit-housing-and-more-2015-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trudeau-has-final-say-on-cp-ns-merger-2015-12-18Rail industry cogitation focuses so far on Canadian Pacific's (CP) prospects for securing Surface Transportation Board (STB) approval for its—at...Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trudeau-has-final-say-on-cp-ns-merger-2015-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-2015-12-18Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto Convention...Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-may-11-13-2016-2015-12-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-ptc-contracts-with-metra-parsons-transportation-group-2015-12-17Wabtec Corporation signed contracts worth approximately $45 million to provide equipment and services for a Positive Train Control (PTC) system for...Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wabtec-signs-ptc-contracts-with-metra-parsons-transportation-group-2015-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-firms-stand-to-gain-from-us-lifting-ban-on-crude-exports-2015-12-17Canadian oil producers should benefit from more favourable pricing over the long term as the United States moves to scrap a four-decade ban on crude...Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-firms-stand-to-gain-from-us-lifting-ban-on-crude-exports-2015-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-sweetens-bid-to-acquire-norfolk-southern-2015-12-17The latest offer will give NS shareholders the opportunity to receive $32.86 in cash and 0.451 share of stock in the new combined company for each NS...Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-sweetens-bid-to-acquire-norfolk-southern-2015-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-bill-morneau-seeks-advice-to-boost-economy-2015-12-16TORONTO—Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the new Liberal government will seek advice from experts in Canada and abroad on how to boost...Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/finance-minister-bill-morneau-seeks-advice-to-boost-economy-2015-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overpass-or-underpass-in-the-cards-for-steeles-avenue-in-scarborough-2015-12-16Change may finally be coming to one of the more congested stretches of Steeles Avenue in Scarborough... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/overpass-or-underpass-in-the-cards-for-steeles-avenue-in-scarborough-2015-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-finds-comparable-safety-records-for-railways-and-pipelines-moving-crude-oil-2015-12-16OTTAWA, Dec.15, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Railways and pipelines are equally safe means of transporting crude oil, according to a report comparing safety...Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-finds-comparable-safety-records-for-railways-and-pipelines-moving-crude-oil-2015-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-new-business-1800-railcars-170-million-2015-12-16The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on Dec. 15, 2015 announced that, since Sept. 1, 2015, the beginning of its fiscal year, it has received orders for...Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-new-business-1800-railcars-170-million-2015-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-green-line-lrt-fund-tripled-to-15b-after-council-vote-2015-12-15Calgary has boosted its commitment to the Green Line of the LRT by more than a billion dollars... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-green-line-lrt-fund-tripled-to-15b-after-council-vote-2015-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-mp54ac-testing-on-go-transit-2015-12-15GO Transit’s first MP54AC Tier 4-compliant diesel-electric locomotive from the MotivePower Inc. (MPI) Division of Wabtec has been delivered and...Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/first-mp54ac-testing-on-go-transit-2015-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-provinces-cities-will-decide-on-infrastructure-spending-2015-12-15Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells CTV News that cities and provinces will decide how best to spend billions of dollars in infrastructure funding,...Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-provinces-cities-will-decide-on-infrastructure-spending-2015-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-complement-pipelines-and-are-just-as-safe-at-transporting-oil-2015-12-15When news broke last month about the Obama administration’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, some suggested that more oil would now inevitably...Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trains-complement-pipelines-and-are-just-as-safe-at-transporting-oil-2015-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2015-12-15Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto Convention...Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-canadian-rail-summit-2016-2015-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intercity-rail-canada-should-get-on-board-2015-12-14I just rode the train from London to Paris, and we arrived right on time... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intercity-rail-canada-should-get-on-board-2015-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-president-sees-lighter-chicago-rail-traffic-with-norfolk-southern-2015-12-14Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. CP -2.02 % ’s proposed tie-up with Norfolk Southern Corp. NSC 2.01 % would ease congestion in the key Chicago-area rail...Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-president-sees-lighter-chicago-rail-traffic-with-norfolk-southern-2015-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-donates-5m-to-aid-syrian-refugee-resettlement-2015-12-14OTTAWA—CN Rail today announced a $5 million donation to assist communities with the resettlement of Syrian refugees across Canada... To view the full...Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-donates-5m-to-aid-syrian-refugee-resettlement-2015-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cliffs-natural-resources-loses-billions-in-bargain-sell-off-of-bloom-lake-assets-2015-12-14The Bloom Lake iron-ore mine in Quebec shows just how much value is being destroyed in the commodity meltdown... To view the full article please...Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cliffs-natural-resources-loses-billions-in-bargain-sell-off-of-bloom-lake-assets-2015-12-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-to-produce-one-million-wheels-for-cn-2015-12-11Canadian National Railway (CN) announced on Dec. 10, 2015 a new long-term contract with Amsted Rail to produce one million wheels for use at its...Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-to-produce-one-million-wheels-for-cn-2015-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-barred-from-using-us-crews-on-cross-border-trains-2015-12-11An arbitrator’s ruling has halted Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s use of U.S. crews to operate trains that cross the border into Canada... To read...Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-barred-from-using-us-crews-on-cross-border-trains-2015-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usw-leadership-statement-urges-rejection-of-tpp-2015-12-11PITTSBURGH , Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Executive Board of the United Steelworkers (USW) today adopted a formal...Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usw-leadership-statement-urges-rejection-of-tpp-2015-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-didnt-act-independently-on-grain-regs-canadian-pacific-2015-12-10The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) did not act independently when it changed regulated interswitching distances during the grain transportation...Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-transportation-agency-didnt-act-independently-on-grain-regs-canadian-pacific-2015-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-replaces-head-of-transportation-division-with-internal-executive-2015-12-10MONTREAL – The executive overhaul at Bombardier has resulted in the replacement of the head of its Berlin-based transportation division... To read...Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-replaces-head-of-transportation-division-with-internal-executive-2015-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-hunter-harrison-key-to-cpns-2015-12-10“Take Canadian Pacific (CP) CEO Hunter Harrison out of the equation and CP's offer to Norfolk Southern (NS) and its shareholders would have little...Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/jason-seidl-hunter-harrison-key-to-cpns-2015-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-ackman-joins-fray-after-norfolk-southern-railway-rejects-canadian-pacific-railways-latest-bid-2015-12-09Activist investor Bill Ackman jumped into Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s battle to take over Norfolk Southern Corp., saying the U.S. company’s chief...Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-ackman-joins-fray-after-norfolk-southern-railway-rejects-canadian-pacific-railways-latest-bid-2015-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-ask-tory-patronage-appointees-to-step-aside-2015-12-09OTTAWA—A VIA Rail director, the head of Canada Post and two museum directors are among the more than 30 people named to patronage posts by the...Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-ask-tory-patronage-appointees-to-step-aside-2015-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-investment-could-lift-sask-economy-conference-board-2015-12-09Major public and private infrastructure investment will help Saskatchewan’s economy claw its way out of recession, according to the Conference Board...Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-investment-could-lift-sask-economy-conference-board-2015-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-could-boost-norfolk-bid-up-to-us358b-analyst-2015-12-08MONTREAL -- Canadian Pacific Railway has room to raise its bid for one of America's largest railways by nearly US$8 billion, or as much as 26 per...Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-could-boost-norfolk-bid-up-to-us358b-analyst-2015-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latest-buy-america-requirements-will-hurt-canadian-manufacturers-cme-2015-12-08Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is calling on the federal government to adopt a reciprocity policy for all its major infrastructure projects...Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/latest-buy-america-requirements-will-hurt-canadian-manufacturers-cme-2015-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-operations-a-bright-spot-for-cn-cp-railways-2015-12-08Clarke Trolley likes what he sees from a window overlooking Canadian National Railway Co.’s intermodal container yard in Brampton, Ont... To read...Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/intermodal-operations-a-bright-spot-for-cn-cp-railways-2015-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-to-harper-patronage-appointees-asks-them-to-voluntarily-choose-to-not-serve-2015-12-08A letter sent out by the government to dozens of people appointed to federal agencies and Crown corporations during the twilight... To read full...Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/letter-to-harper-patronage-appointees-asks-them-to-voluntarily-choose-to-not-serve-2015-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-sprout-wto-to-rule-on-cool-tariffs-2015-12-08The WTO is expected to release today details on the retaliatory tariffs Canada will be... To read full article click here.Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-sprout-wto-to-rule-on-cool-tariffs-2015-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-canada-looking-to-sell-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-2015-12-07After the emergence of rumours over the last month, OmniTrax Canada has confirmed that it intends to sell the Hudson Bay Railway as well as the Port...Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-canada-looking-to-sell-hudson-bay-railway-and-port-of-churchill-2015-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-rescinds-order-to-have-flaggers-at-railway-crossings-2015-12-07An order by Transport Canada to post flaggers at the CP Rail crossing at Third Avenue downtown 24 hours a day cost the city about $15,000 by the time...Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-rescinds-order-to-have-flaggers-at-railway-crossings-2015-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-call-for-action-plan-to-double-manufacturing-by-2030-2015-12-07The Ontario government needs to double down on its support for the province's manufacturing sector. That was the message delivered today at Queen's...Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-call-for-action-plan-to-double-manufacturing-by-2030-2015-12-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/miner-rpd-earns-american-welding-society-accreditation-2015-12-04Miner Enterprises Inc. announced today that it has earned the Certified Welding Fabricator (CWF) accreditation for its Rail Products Division...Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/miner-rpd-earns-american-welding-society-accreditation-2015-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plan-to-hike-taxes-for-top-earners-could-cause-revenue-shortfall-cd-howe-2015-12-04TORONTO—The Liberal government’s plan to switch some of the tax burden from middle-income earners to the top one per cent will likely lead to...Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-plan-to-hike-taxes-for-top-earners-could-cause-revenue-shortfall-cd-howe-2015-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttcs-upfold-honored-for-transit-leadership-2015-12-04The Canadian Urban Transit Association last week presented Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Chris Upfold with the...Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttcs-upfold-honored-for-transit-leadership-2015-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-makes-five-recommendations-in-oc-transpo-bus-via-rail-report-2015-12-04The Transportation Safety Board of Canada's (TSB) investigation into the September 2013 collision between an OC Transpo bus and a VIA Rail train in...Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-makes-five-recommendations-in-oc-transpo-bus-via-rail-report-2015-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-completes-first-ertms-level-2-rail-control-in-poland-2015-12-03Bombardier technology is the first to start mixed ERTMS Level 2 and conventional operation on the Legnica-Wegliniec-Bielawa Dolna section of the E30...Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-completes-first-ertms-level-2-rail-control-in-poland-2015-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-to-at-grade-rail-crossings-will-need-federal-funding-says-mayor-jim-watson-2015-12-03Mayor Jim Watson says the city will explore the need for overpasses or underpasses at five separate level rail crossings — but any actual changes...Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/changes-to-at-grade-rail-crossings-will-need-federal-funding-says-mayor-jim-watson-2015-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-blair-adam-vaughan-among-new-parliamentary-secretaries-2015-12-03Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named the Liberal MPs that will make up his middle bench: those who didn't make the cut for the front bench, but...Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-blair-adam-vaughan-among-new-parliamentary-secretaries-2015-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-champlain-wont-have-tolls-2015-12-03The Federal government has confirmed the new Champlain Bridge will not have any tolls... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-champlain-wont-have-tolls-2015-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-looks-for-buyer-for-port-of-churchill-2015-12-02The Port of Churchill, which includes Canada’s most northerly grain export terminal, is up for sale... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/omnitrax-looks-for-buyer-for-port-of-churchill-2015-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporters-consumers-push-canada-out-of-recession-says-statistics-canada-2015-12-02OTTAWA—Canada has climbed out of the recession that nudged the economy into reverse over the first half of 2015—but a rebound in growth during the...Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporters-consumers-push-canada-out-of-recession-says-statistics-canada-2015-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-rebound-in-q3-2015-12-02Canadian crude-by-rail export volume spiked more than 38 percent to 116,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in third-quarter 2015 compared with 83,605 bbl/d...Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-rebound-in-q3-2015-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-reaches-trade-agreement-with-mexico-2015-12-02A dynamic new trading partnership has formed between Mexico and the Province of Manitoba that will help Mexican companies enter consumer markets in...Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-reaches-trade-agreement-with-mexico-2015-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pledges-to-take-action-on-climate-change-2015-12-01MONTRÉAL, Nov. 30, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) joined 65 members of the International Union of Railways (UIC), in Paris (France),...Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pledges-to-take-action-on-climate-change-2015-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-skytrain-technology-is-taken-for-granted-2015-12-01The state of public transit in the Metro Vancouver remains a forefront issue in local politics. In the aftermath of the failed transit plebiscite,...Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-skytrain-technology-is-taken-for-granted-2015-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-signs-contracts-for-1800-locos-2015-12-01INDIAN Railways (IR) signed two contracts with a combined value of around Rs 450bn ($US 6.8bn) with Alstom and GE Transportation on November 30 for a...Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-signs-contracts-for-1800-locos-2015-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-plans-an-infrastructure-blitz-2015-12-01The city that built itself on the fortunes of oil and gas is investing in the future with bold plans for its infrastructure... To view the full...Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-plans-an-infrastructure-blitz-2015-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-tank-car-regulations-a-coatings-perspective-2015-12-01By now, railcar manufacturers are well aware of U.S. Department of Transportation’s new rules regarding the nation’s fleet of crude-carrying cars......Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-tank-car-regulations-a-coatings-perspective-2015-12-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-hails-new-era-in-bilateral-relations-between-ottawa-and-ottawa-2015-11-30Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has suddenly found himself to be Mr. Popularity with the cabinet ministers who are the new face of that other “Ottawa” — the...Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-hails-new-era-in-bilateral-relations-between-ottawa-and-ottawa-2015-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transed-consortium-selected-for-edmonton-valley-line-ppp-contract-2015-11-30THE City of Edmonton confirmed on November 25 that it has selected the TransEd Partners consortium as preferred bidder for the PPP contract to...Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transed-consortium-selected-for-edmonton-valley-line-ppp-contract-2015-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hatch-mott-macdonald-to-be-split-between-hatch-and-mott-macdonald-2015-11-30The Hatch Mott MacDonald (HMM) joint venture between Hatch and Mott MacDonald will be separated and integrated into the parent companies by early...Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hatch-mott-macdonald-to-be-split-between-hatch-and-mott-macdonald-2015-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-influx-of-foreign-workers-professionals-under-tpp-experts-say-2015-11-30The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement has significant implications for the movement of workers to and from Canada, with experts predicting it will...Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/expect-influx-of-foreign-workers-professionals-under-tpp-experts-say-2015-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-talks-transit-with-trudeau-in-paris-2015-11-30Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is très hopeful Canadian cities will get major transit investments after a Sunday meeting with Prime Minister Justin...Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-mayor-talks-transit-with-trudeau-in-paris-2015-11-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edc-forecasts-big-export-growth-for-quebec-2015-11-27MONTREAL—A new forecast by the Canadian government’s lending agency says Quebec’s highly diversified economy is on track for a 10 per cent increase...Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edc-forecasts-big-export-growth-for-quebec-2015-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proven-progress-ontarios-plan-supports-growth-builds-for-future-2015-11-27At a time of fundamental economic change, Ontario is supporting business by capitalizing on its diversified economy. The Province has already made...Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proven-progress-ontarios-plan-supports-growth-builds-for-future-2015-11-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kwg-resources-signs-deal-with-china-rail-for-ring-of-fire-feasibility-study-2015-11-26A company interested in the chromite deposits in the James Bay Lowlands is teaming up with China Rail to do a feasibility study... To view the full...Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kwg-resources-signs-deal-with-china-rail-for-ring-of-fire-feasibility-study-2015-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wider-differentials-bump-crude-by-rail-shipments-to-116000-bpd-in-q3-2015-11-26Canadian crude-by-rail exports rebounded in the third quarter to 116,000 barrels per day from 84,000 bpd in the second quarter as wider light-heavy...Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wider-differentials-bump-crude-by-rail-shipments-to-116000-bpd-in-q3-2015-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-tailor-education-to-boost-growth-says-bank-ceo-2015-11-26OTTAWA—Canada’s post-secondary institutions are not producing enough graduates with the right skills to drive future economic growth, warns the head...Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-tailor-education-to-boost-growth-says-bank-ceo-2015-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-operations-at-new-streetcar-facility-modifies-stops-2015-11-26The Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) new low-floor streetcars this week began operating out of its new streetcar facility known as Leslie Barns......Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-begins-operations-at-new-streetcar-facility-modifies-stops-2015-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cities-may-get-a-break-on-new-transit-projects-says-new-infrastructure-minister-2015-11-26Canada’s new infrastructure minister hinted cities may pay less for future public transit projects... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cities-may-get-a-break-on-new-transit-projects-says-new-infrastructure-minister-2015-11-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-outline-strategic-and-transformation-objectives-through-2020-2015-11-25MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Nov. 24, 2015) - (TSX:BBD.A)(TSX:BBD.B)(OTCQX:BDRBF) - Bombardier will hold its 2015 Investor Day in New York City...Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-outline-strategic-and-transformation-objectives-through-2020-2015-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-politicians-stuck-in-traffic-on-way-to-transit-meeting-at-queens-park-2015-11-25Hamilton politicians were gifted the perfect icebreaker for their meeting with Ontario's transportation minister: highway gridlock... To view the...Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-politicians-stuck-in-traffic-on-way-to-transit-meeting-at-queens-park-2015-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-forum-ottawa-on-december-8-2015-2015-11-25With the newly released text of the TPP, this event examines the agreement from a number of different angles to understand the opportunities and...Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-forum-ottawa-on-december-8-2015-2015-11-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hmm-to-expand-canadian-workforce-2015-11-24Global developer Hatch Mott MacDonald said it will add nearly 1,000 engineers and infrastructure professionals to its Canadian operations in a bid to...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hmm-to-expand-canadian-workforce-2015-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-expands-its-rail-network-by-acquiring-the-brockville-subdivision-2015-11-24MONTREAL, Nov. 23, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce it acquired the Brockville Subdivision, consisting of 45...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-expands-its-rail-network-by-acquiring-the-brockville-subdivision-2015-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/focus-on-customer-experience-and-integrated-urban-mobility-at-national-transit-conference-in-montreal-2015-11-24MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Nov. 23, 2015) - While commuters hopped on buses, bikes, rail and street cars early this morning, representatives...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/focus-on-customer-experience-and-integrated-urban-mobility-at-national-transit-conference-in-montreal-2015-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-plans-to-move-cp-rail-headquarters-out-of-canada-ceo-says-2015-11-24Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it has no plans to move its headquarters out of Canada as it tries to build a transcontinental railroad with the...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-plans-to-move-cp-rail-headquarters-out-of-canada-ceo-says-2015-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-15-billion-budget-2015-11-24Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) officials late last week released the agency's $1.5 billion (in Canadian dollars) budget for 2016... To view...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-15-billion-budget-2015-11-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feinberg-at-railtrends-dont-wait-to-activate-ptc-2015-11-23Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg, speaking yesterday at the annual RailTrends® conference in New York City, reiterated her advice to...Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feinberg-at-railtrends-dont-wait-to-activate-ptc-2015-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-subdivision-upgraded-to-ctc-2015-11-23VIA Rail on Nov. 14, 2015, commissioned CTC (centralized traffic control) on its entire North Mainline (Guelph Subdivision) between Georgetown and...Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/guelph-subdivision-upgraded-to-ctc-2015-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-for-infrastructure-plans-to-do-more-than-just-fill-potholes-2015-11-23Of all the cabinet appointments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, none may be as quietly poetic as that of Amarjeet Sohi, the new minister of...Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-for-infrastructure-plans-to-do-more-than-just-fill-potholes-2015-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-chief-government-whip-2015-11-23The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced today that Andrew Leslie, Member of Parliament for Orléans, has agreed to serve as Chief Government...Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-chief-government-whip-2015-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-backsliding-as-income-inequality-balloons-manufacturing-jobs-drain-out-of-province-report-says-2015-11-23TORONTO—An entire generation of Ontarians has come of age in a province battered by mounting inequality, eroding social programs and a “ballooning”...Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-backsliding-as-income-inequality-balloons-manufacturing-jobs-drain-out-of-province-report-says-2015-11-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-rail-line-could-be-saved-if-sydney-container-terminal-is-built-2015-11-20The U.S.-based owner of a money-losing rail line in Cape Breton is "in discussions" with consultants hired to develop Sydney harbour to gauge whether...Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cape-breton-rail-line-could-be-saved-if-sydney-container-terminal-is-built-2015-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-pot-of-gold-to-help-mute-train-whistles-markham-councillor-warns-2015-11-20Markham city officials sounded a warning this week about the potential cost of a train whistle cessation program and want to make sure other...Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-pot-of-gold-to-help-mute-train-whistles-markham-councillor-warns-2015-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hatch-targets-smart-growth-in-infrastructure-market-2015-11-20TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Hatch is strengthening its global infrastructure business, following the announcement that Hatch Mott MacDonald's...Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hatch-targets-smart-growth-in-infrastructure-market-2015-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-to-see-first-post-election-fiscal-and-economic-update-2015-11-20OTTAWA -- The new Liberal government will finally crack open the federal books Friday, giving Canadians their first glimpse at the state of public...Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-to-see-first-post-election-fiscal-and-economic-update-2015-11-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-at-bottom-for-good-jobs-social-spending-report-2015-11-19Job seekers beware: if you’re looking for work in Ontario, hunker down for a long wait. And if you’re lucky enough to snag something, get ready to...Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-at-bottom-for-good-jobs-social-spending-report-2015-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cp-holiday-train-2015-11-19CP's Holiday Train ready to brighten communities and warm hearts for the 17th year... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-cp-holiday-train-2015-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-putting-15b-us-into-bombardier-for-stake-in-rail-business-2015-11-19Quebec pension fund says it's betting on Montreal company as a 'global leader in the rail industry'... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-putting-15b-us-into-bombardier-for-stake-in-rail-business-2015-11-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-regulation-powered-cn-2015-11-18Today marks the 20th anniversary of CN’s privatization and initial public offering. This is the anniversary of one of the most profound...Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sound-regulation-powered-cn-2015-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/being-a-company-leader-is-harder-today-that-five-years-ago-says-new-survey-2015-11-18TORONTO—Leading a business is only getting harder, recent research found. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, 87 per cent of chief...Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/being-a-company-leader-is-harder-today-that-five-years-ago-says-new-survey-2015-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obama-presses-canada-for-quick-tpp-approval-2015-11-18U.S. President Barack Obama is pressuring Canada and the other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to approve the trade deal as quickly as...Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obama-presses-canada-for-quick-tpp-approval-2015-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriws-woman-of-the-year-mary-proc-helms-customer-service-initiatives-at-go-transit-2015-11-18When Mary Proc became vice president of customer service at GO Transit in 2008, the agency's on-time performance had become such a persistent issue...Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriws-woman-of-the-year-mary-proc-helms-customer-service-initiatives-at-go-transit-2015-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-pitches-merger-with-norfolk-southern-rail-line-2015-11-18Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has proposed a takeover of U.S. railway Norfolk Southern that would create the largest rail company in North America......Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-pitches-merger-with-norfolk-southern-rail-line-2015-11-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-wants-railways-to-make-room-for-go-transit-2015-11-17The province wants Canada’s new federal Liberal government to join it in pushing private railways to make room for more passenger trains on the...Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-government-wants-railways-to-make-room-for-go-transit-2015-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-realigns-rail-and-transit-business-2015-11-17SNC-Lavalin realigned its business processes, brands and market strategy to offer a larger portfolio of rail and transit expertise and provide an...Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-realigns-rail-and-transit-business-2015-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-drop-15-per-cent-says-statistics-canada-2015-11-17OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.5 per cent to $51.1 billion in September, following a 0.6 per cent drop in August... To view...Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-sales-drop-15-per-cent-says-statistics-canada-2015-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-canadas-growth-and-investment-strategies-2015-11-17The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today unveiled Canada’s Adjusted Growth Strategy and Investment Strategy, both focused on strengthening the...Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-announces-canadas-growth-and-investment-strategies-2015-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-mandate-letter-2015-11-17Dear Mr. Garneau: I am honoured that you have agreed to serve Canadians as Minister of Transport... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-of-transport-mandate-letter-2015-11-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-critical-objectives-for-justin-trudeau-at-apec-summit-2015-11-16This week, the annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum – APEC – will be held in Manila. Newly elected Prime Minister Justin...Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-critical-objectives-for-justin-trudeau-at-apec-summit-2015-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-looks-to-innovate-as-conventional-monetary-policy-stretched-to-its-limits-2015-11-16OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is launching what it calls an ambitious research agenda to further explore how other countries have responded to crisis at...Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-looks-to-innovate-as-conventional-monetary-policy-stretched-to-its-limits-2015-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-nenshi-drives-c-train-as-calgary-transit-launches-4-car-service-2015-11-16Mayor Nenshi has taken the controls of a four-car C-Train to mark the launch of the longer C-Train service in Calgary... To view the full article...Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-nenshi-drives-c-train-as-calgary-transit-launches-4-car-service-2015-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-deliver-13-electric-locomotives-to-septa-2015-11-16Siemens has secured a $118m contract from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SETPA) in the US for the supply of 13 electric...Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-deliver-13-electric-locomotives-to-septa-2015-11-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-want-more-cars-2015-11-13Short-line railway operators on the Prairies hope the Canada Transportation Act review will address key issues affecting western Canadian grain...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-want-more-cars-2015-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-relieves-road-congestion-in-the-greater-toronto-area-by-adding-frequencies-and-seats-2015-11-13Montreal, Nov. 12, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce service improvements into and out of Toronto. The following...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-relieves-road-congestion-in-the-greater-toronto-area-by-adding-frequencies-and-seats-2015-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ltc-unveils-plan-for-light-rail-transit-2015-11-13London city council approved a preliminary plan for a hybrid light rail and bus rapid transit system for the city on Monday night... To view the full...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ltc-unveils-plan-for-light-rail-transit-2015-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-hands-out-333m-gas-tax-funds-to-municipalities-2015-11-13TORONTO—The province is giving 95 Ontario municipalities a total of $332.9 million this year for public transit projects, an increase of $11.4...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-hands-out-333m-gas-tax-funds-to-municipalities-2015-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gannett-fleming-transit-rail-systems-awarded-go-transit-electrification-project-contract-2015-11-13Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Systems (GFT&RS) was awarded a contract from Metrolinx for its GO Transit rail network electrification project. The...Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gannett-fleming-transit-rail-systems-awarded-go-transit-electrification-project-contract-2015-11-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-build-new-locomotives-for-septasiemens-to-build-new-locomotives-for-septa-2015-11-12Siemens has been awarded a $118 million USD contract to build 13 ACS-64 electric locomotives for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation...Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-build-new-locomotives-for-septasiemens-to-build-new-locomotives-for-septa-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-to-build-1000-locos-for-indian-railways-2015-11-12GE Transportation is set to supply at least 1000 diesel locomotives to Indian Railways (IR) after GE Global Sourcing India was selected as preferred...Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-to-build-1000-locos-for-indian-railways-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-chief-capital-officer-jack-collins-steps-down-to-focus-on-family-2015-11-12The man tasked with making the Ontario government’s massive transit promises a reality is leaving the job, in what is being called a “great loss” for...Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-chief-capital-officer-jack-collins-steps-down-to-focus-on-family-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpps-try-and-get-new-liberal-mps-all-aboard-two-way-all-day-go-train-service-to-kitchener-2015-11-12Two local MPP’s have a message for the new federal Liberal Members of Parliament... To read full article click here.Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpps-try-and-get-new-liberal-mps-all-aboard-two-way-all-day-go-train-service-to-kitchener-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-industry-weakened-by-low-oil-prices-2015-11-12LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Leasing rates for rail cars slated to carry crude... To read full article click here.Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-industry-weakened-by-low-oil-prices-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-meet-and-greet-suite-december-4-2015-2015-11-12The 81 st Annual Toronto Railway Club Dinner is being held on Friday, December 4 , at 7:00 p.m . at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. CARS, along...Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-supplier-meet-and-greet-suite-december-4-2015-2015-11-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-considering-new-regional-routes-in-atlantic-canada-2015-11-11Via Rail is considering new regional routes to service Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with a daily run between Moncton and Halifax... To view the...Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-considering-new-regional-routes-in-atlantic-canada-2015-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bigger-deficits-on-the-horizon-for-new-trudeau-government-says-pbo-2015-11-11OTTAWA—The federal budget watchdog is predicting the Trudeau government will have to contend with bigger-than-expected baseline deficits in the...Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bigger-deficits-on-the-horizon-for-new-trudeau-government-says-pbo-2015-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-the-korea-china-fta-could-complicate-tpp-for-canada-2015-11-11While Canada and South Korea’s own free trade agreement (FTA) went into effect in January, the countries’ decision to go to the big FTA ball with...Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-the-korea-china-fta-could-complicate-tpp-for-canada-2015-11-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-alstom-land-56-billion-deals-to-supply-indian-railway-2015-11-10NEW DELHI (Reuters) - General Electric GE.N and Alstom ALSO.PA have won contracts worth a combined $5.6 billion to supply India's railways with new...Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-alstom-land-56-billion-deals-to-supply-indian-railway-2015-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-wins-contract-to-build-ethiopian-potash-mine-and-processing-facility-2015-11-10MONTREAL—SNC-Lavalin has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management contract for a potash mine and processing facility in...Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-wins-contract-to-build-ethiopian-potash-mine-and-processing-facility-2015-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-deliver-new-crop-of-diesel-electric-locomotives-to-three-states-2015-11-10The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Maryland Transit Administration...Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-to-deliver-new-crop-of-diesel-electric-locomotives-to-three-states-2015-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-urgent-call-to-action-kill-those-double-33-foot-trailer-trucks-2015-11-10Today, Nov. 10, 2015, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on an amendment for a procedural motion that would provide instructions to the Senate...Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-urgent-call-to-action-kill-those-double-33-foot-trailer-trucks-2015-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effective-december-1-new-lobbyists-code-will-restrict-dealings-with-canadas-federal-government-and-agencies-2015-11-10Effective December 1, the new Canadian Lobbyists' Code of Conduct will significantly restrict the activities of lobbyists and others seeking to...Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/effective-december-1-new-lobbyists-code-will-restrict-dealings-with-canadas-federal-government-and-agencies-2015-11-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-batting-1000-on-hr-3763-2015-11-09H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, the six-year transportation bill passed on Nov. 5, 2015 by the U.S. House of...Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-batting-1000-on-hr-3763-2015-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-trade-slowdown-points-to-world-recession-danger-watchdog-group-warns-2015-11-09PARIS – A slow-down in international trade could be a harbinger of a new recession for the world’s leading economies, a leading global policy...Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-trade-slowdown-points-to-world-recession-danger-watchdog-group-warns-2015-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-time-for-a-ministry-of-cities-2015-11-09The members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet will be tasked with reviving economic growth... To read full article click here.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/its-time-for-a-ministry-of-cities-2015-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-committee-meeting-monday-to-debate-rapid-transit-options-2015-11-09City politicians are meeting Monday afternoon to set a plan ‘in motion’ for rapid transit in London... To read full article click here.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-committee-meeting-monday-to-debate-rapid-transit-options-2015-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-2015-11-09(NATIONAL) -- The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, after years of being negotiated in secret by multi-national corporate...Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-2015-11-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-hope-cta-review-answers-car-supply-questions-2015-11-06Short-line railway operators on the Prairies hope the Canada Transportation Act review will address key issues affecting western Canadian grain...Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-lines-hope-cta-review-answers-car-supply-questions-2015-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rookie-mps-get-advice-from-3-seasoned-pros-2015-11-06Balance and rules — those are two important words new members of Parliament should keep in mind as they make their way to Ottawa, three high-profile...Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rookie-mps-get-advice-from-3-seasoned-pros-2015-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-tpp-2015-11-06Canada has successfully concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest, most ambitious free trade initiative in history. It is...Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-tpp-2015-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-seeking-nominations-for-board-of-directors-deadline-december-1-2015-11-06LRIW Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors - Deadline December 1 Volunteer, Network, Improve Your Leadership Skills, Build Your Resume Once...Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-seeking-nominations-for-board-of-directors-deadline-december-1-2015-11-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trillium-blossoming-2015-11-05Ottawa’s O-Train has grown from an experiment into an expanding system, with state-of-the-art equipment... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trillium-blossoming-2015-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-ndps-locomotive-fuel-tax-increase-will-hurt-the-province-says-the-canadian-pacific-railway-2015-11-05The NDP government's tax hike on trains is sending Alberta down the wrong track, says Canadian Pacific Railway... To view the full article please...Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-ndps-locomotive-fuel-tax-increase-will-hurt-the-province-says-the-canadian-pacific-railway-2015-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-optimistic-that-new-transport-minister-marc-garneau-can-thaw-frigid-relations-2015-11-05Canada’s railways welcomed Marc Garneau as Canada’s new transport minister Wednesday, expressing optimism that the former astronaut would help thaw a...Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railways-optimistic-that-new-transport-minister-marc-garneau-can-thaw-frigid-relations-2015-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-text-has-been-released-2015-11-05The long-awaited text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal was released on Thursday, revealing the details of a pact aimed at freeing up...Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-text-has-been-released-2015-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-justin-trudeaus-new-liberal-cabinet-2015-11-0531-member cabinet includes 15 women and attempts to reflect regional balance... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/meet-justin-trudeaus-new-liberal-cabinet-2015-11-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamberger-to-ribble-take-your-amendment-and-park-it-2015-11-04Rep. Reid Ribble’s (R-Wisc.) proposed amendment to H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, which would allow...Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamberger-to-ribble-take-your-amendment-and-park-it-2015-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-should-focus-on-productivity-enhancing-infrastructure-says-economist-2015-11-04OTTAWA—A noted economist says the incoming Liberal government should slow its grand plan for billions in new infrastructure spending to make sure the...Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-should-focus-on-productivity-enhancing-infrastructure-says-economist-2015-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/91b-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-contract-comes-under-estimates-2015-11-04The Ontario government is pitching it as a bargain. Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says the 30-year, $9.1 billion contract to build and...Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/91b-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-contract-comes-under-estimates-2015-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-not-the-right-solution-for-canada-via-ceo-2015-11-04That the push for new high-speed train systems in Ontario and Alberta is gaining momentum just as the federal Liberals prepare to take office with...Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-not-the-right-solution-for-canada-via-ceo-2015-11-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-sets-financial-records-2015-11-02The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on Oct. 30, 2015 reported record financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended Aug. 31, 2015......Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-sets-financial-records-2015-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-collenette-appointed-special-advisor-for-ontario-high-speed-rail-2015-11-02David Collenette is Ontario's new czar of high-speed rail... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/david-collenette-appointed-special-advisor-for-ontario-high-speed-rail-2015-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ceo-cautiously-optimistic-liberals-will-back-4b-rail-investment-2015-11-02The head of Via Rail plans to convince the Liberal government that increases in ridership and revenue suggest a growing market for dedicated...Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-ceo-cautiously-optimistic-liberals-will-back-4b-rail-investment-2015-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-marketing-the-canadian-pacific-railway-built-and-branded-a-nation-2015-11-02When the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, the company that had connected Canada from coast to coast faced a whole new...Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-marketing-the-canadian-pacific-railway-built-and-branded-a-nation-2015-11-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-obama-signs-hr-3819-ptc-extension-now-official-2015-10-30President Barack Obama signed H.R. 3819 the "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015" on Oct. 29... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/president-obama-signs-hr-3819-ptc-extension-now-official-2015-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-delivering-responsibly-sustainability-report-2015-10-30MONTREAL, Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today issued its fifth sustainability report, Delivering Responsibly, outlining the...Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-issues-delivering-responsibly-sustainability-report-2015-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/misinformation-china-fears-hurt-support-for-tpp-2015-10-30A report from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada shows the Trans-Pacific Partnership is less popular with Canadians than other free-trade deals,...Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/misinformation-china-fears-hurt-support-for-tpp-2015-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-day-to-register-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-30The deadline to register for the National Railway Day Conference is Friday October 30th, 2015. If you would like to register but have not yet done so...Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-day-to-register-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-light-rail-transit-receives-gold-award-for-project-financing-at-18th-annual-ccppp-awards-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-p3s-2015-10-29TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) is proud to announce that the Eglinton Crosstown Light...Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-light-rail-transit-receives-gold-award-for-project-financing-at-18th-annual-ccppp-awards-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-p3s-2015-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-will-seek-liberal-money-to-help-back-new-lrt-plan-2015-10-29On the day Brampton council said no to a fully funded $1.6 billion provincial LRT project, staff and councillors began thinking about what has to be...Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-will-seek-liberal-money-to-help-back-new-lrt-plan-2015-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-can-expect-a-massive-return-on-its-130b-infrastructure-investment-report-2015-10-29TORONTO—The 2015 Ontario budget confirmed $130 billion in provincial spending on infrastructure. With such a significant investment, power systems,...Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-can-expect-a-massive-return-on-its-130b-infrastructure-investment-report-2015-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-get-ptc-reprieve-through-congressional-stopgap-measure-2015-10-29The rail industry’s frenzied push to extend the Congressionally imposed deadline for implementing Positive Train Control—one of the largest unfunded...Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-get-ptc-reprieve-through-congressional-stopgap-measure-2015-10-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-boss-quits-to-head-edmontons-transit-system-2015-10-28Eddie Robar is swapping buses and ferries for buses and light-rail transit. The director of Halifax Transit has been hired as head of Edmonton’s...Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/halifax-transit-boss-quits-to-head-edmontons-transit-system-2015-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councils-activist-agenda-a-boon-to-economy-mayor-says-2015-10-28Mayor Jim Watson served up a hefty portion of optimism during his lunchtime address at Ottawa’s Economic Outlook forum on Tuesday, praising council...Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councils-activist-agenda-a-boon-to-economy-mayor-says-2015-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-appoints-new-vp-international-2015-10-28Worldwide railway maintenance and construction company Harsco Rail, a division of Harsco Corporation, announced Oct. 27, 2015 the senior leadership...Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-appoints-new-vp-international-2015-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-proud-of-engineering-managers-award-2015-10-28MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON— ZTR Control Systems has been a trusted source for innovative, reliable and cost effective technologies for the...Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-proud-of-engineering-managers-award-2015-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-co-beats-expectations-as-profit-rises-18-2015-10-28MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway beat expectations as its net profit surged 18 per cent in the third quarter on higher revenues... To view the...Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-co-beats-expectations-as-profit-rises-18-2015-10-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gct-canada-breaks-ground-on-rail-yard-reconfiguration-project-2015-10-27GCT Canada, the operator of Canada's flagship container terminal located in Port Metro Vancouver, has broken ground on its GCT Deltaport Intermodal...Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gct-canada-breaks-ground-on-rail-yard-reconfiguration-project-2015-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-available-new-fact-book-2015-10-27CN has posted its 2015 Investor Fact Book — Building for the Future — on the company's website... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-makes-available-new-fact-book-2015-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-faces-turmoil-ahead-of-lrt-vote-2015-10-27If there is any consensus in Brampton about Tuesday’s historic vote on the future of a $1.6 billion LRT, it’s that the issue has divided city council...Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-faces-turmoil-ahead-of-lrt-vote-2015-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-china-up-next-for-travelling-tory-2015-10-27TORONTO - Where in the world is Mayor John Tory headed next... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/california-china-up-next-for-travelling-tory-2015-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-deadline-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-27The deadline to register for the National Railway Day Conference is Friday October 30th, 2015. If you would like to register but have not yet done so...Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-deadline-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hrsi-introduced-its-automated-conveyor-train-at-railway-interchange-2015-10-26Herzog Railroad Services, Inc., unveiled the Automated Conveyor Train (A.C.T.), its new aggregate delivery system, at Railway Interchange 2015... To...Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hrsi-introduced-its-automated-conveyor-train-at-railway-interchange-2015-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-deal-to-be-among-first-foreign-policy-issues-trudeau-government-will-face-2015-10-26VANCOUVER—As Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and the newly-elected Liberals prepare to form a government, one of the last, incomplete pieces...Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-deal-to-be-among-first-foreign-policy-issues-trudeau-government-will-face-2015-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ocean-hosts-authors-onboard-for-24-hours-of-writing-2015-10-26HALIFAX, Oct. 23 2015 /CNW/ - At noon today, 24 French-language authors from France, Belgium, Acadia, Quebec and Ontario will depart Halifax on VIA...Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ocean-hosts-authors-onboard-for-24-hours-of-writing-2015-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-28-billion-capex-plan-2015-10-26The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) has introduced its three-year capital expenditures program, which is valued at more than $2.8 billion (in...Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-28-billion-capex-plan-2015-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-businesses-propelling-canadian-economy-but-growth-depends-on-innovation-exports-2015-10-26TORONTO—Though small Canadian businesses created a full 80 per cent of the country’s new private-sector jobs over the past year, “this economic...Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/small-businesses-propelling-canadian-economy-but-growth-depends-on-innovation-exports-2015-10-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-and-white-rock-waterfront-rail-line-gaining-momentum-2015-10-23The effort to move a busy railway line away from the White Rock and south Surrey ocean front seems to be picking up steam. To read full article click...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-and-white-rock-waterfront-rail-line-gaining-momentum-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-applications-due-month-end-2015-10-23Three companies who have expressed interest in operating the passenger train between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst have been provided with the numbers...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/passenger-train-applications-due-month-end-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-wins-indonesian-railway-project-2015-10-23China Railways International Co Ltd and a consortium of Indonesian state-owned companies signed on Oct. 16, an agreement to form a joint venture for...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-wins-indonesian-railway-project-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-ti-passes-hr-3763-ptc-extension-intact-now-the-fun-begins-2015-10-23The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Oct. 22, 2015 unanimously approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-ti-passes-hr-3763-ptc-extension-intact-now-the-fun-begins-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-must-embrace-change-to-compete-globally-2015-10-23The ripple effect has resulted in volatility in some prominent industries, and despite an optimistic start, it is still challenging times for...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-must-embrace-change-to-compete-globally-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concern-lingers-among-canadians-over-tpp-new-poll-shows-2015-10-23OTTAWA — The full text has yet to be released, and a new federal government still needs to be installed, but Canadians already have strong opinions...Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/concern-lingers-among-canadians-over-tpp-new-poll-shows-2015-10-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-pitches-a-new-toronto-to-london-business-crowd-2015-10-22LONDON—Almost one year after he was elected, Mayor John Tory pitched a Toronto open for business and free from scandal on the first day of his first...Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-pitches-a-new-toronto-to-london-business-crowd-2015-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-holds-rate-at-05-per-cent-says-economy-is-bouncing-back-2015-10-22OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada is sticking with its trend-setting interest rate amid expectations the country’s economy is bouncing back from the...Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-holds-rate-at-05-per-cent-says-economy-is-bouncing-back-2015-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-ch2m-turn-to-turner-townsend-2015-10-22Metrolinx, the agency that oversees most public transportation in Ontario’s GTA (Greater Toronto Area), and environmental and engineering consultant...Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-ch2m-turn-to-turner-townsend-2015-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-jim-watson-headed-to-china-and-thailand-2015-10-22Two years after he wrapped up a Team Ottawa mission to China, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is returning, with a side trip to Thailand for the One Young...Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-jim-watson-headed-to-china-and-thailand-2015-10-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-trudeau-comments-and-facts-2015-10-21October 8th 2015 Trudeau pledges SmartTrack and GO train funds Mayor John Tory welcomed the announcement of $2.6 billion for his SmartTrack plan....Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/some-trudeau-comments-and-facts-2015-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-on-the-environmental-goods-agreement-negotiation-2015-10-21The most recent round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) negotiations took place from September 16-22, 2015....Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-on-the-environmental-goods-agreement-negotiation-2015-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-times-ahead-for-canadian-rails-2015-10-21Canada’s three major railways should benefit from the Oct. 19, 2015 sea-to-sea election sweep by Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party of Canada. Trudeau’s...Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-times-ahead-for-canadian-rails-2015-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/just-leave-us-alone-ceo-of-canadian-pacific-railway-tells-trudeau-2015-10-21The head of Canada's second-largest railway urged the country's incoming Liberal government to stop what is says is Ottawa's history of meddling in...Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/just-leave-us-alone-ceo-of-canadian-pacific-railway-tells-trudeau-2015-10-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railroads-earnings-what-to-watch-2015-10-20This week marks the start of third-quarter earnings season for Canada’s two main railroad companies. Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. CP -1.43 % leads...Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railroads-earnings-what-to-watch-2015-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-stephen-harper-who-will-lead-the-conservatives-2015-10-20Stephen Harper is leaving as Conservative leader after watching voters dismantle the party he built from the rubble of the old PC and Reform parties,...Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/after-stephen-harper-who-will-lead-the-conservatives-2015-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-pledges-real-change-as-liberals-leap-ahead-to-majority-government-2015-10-20Justin Trudeau will be Canada's next prime minister after leading the Liberal Party to a stunning majority government win, dashing the hopes of...Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/justin-trudeau-pledges-real-change-as-liberals-leap-ahead-to-majority-government-2015-10-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-may-face-rough-ride-if-canadian-election-leads-to-political-instability-2015-10-19Oct 19 Given there is a good chance that Monday's Canadian federal election will not give one party control of the country's parliament, investors...Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/investors-may-face-rough-ride-if-canadian-election-leads-to-political-instability-2015-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-gets-a-facelift-2015-10-19Up until now, GO Transit’s Bombardier Transportation BiLevel cab cars have been identical in appearance to their companion trailer coaches, giving...Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-gets-a-facelift-2015-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-aims-to-make-sacramento-a-hub-for-bullet-train-2015-10-19International rail giant Siemens wants to turn the capital city into the country’s bullet train manufacturing hub. After six years of prep work at...Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-aims-to-make-sacramento-a-hub-for-bullet-train-2015-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rick-baker-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-19Rick Baker, General manager of safety and regulatory affairs, CN is confirmed to speak at the CARS 2nd Annual National Railway Day Conference. To...Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rick-baker-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-10-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2015-attendance-reaches-a-new-record-2015-10-16Organizers for Railway Interchange 2015, held in Minneapolis, Minn. on Oct. 4-7, 2015, announced today that total registered attendance for the...Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2015-attendance-reaches-a-new-record-2015-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diversity-50-list-puts-focus-on-women-minority-board-members-2015-10-16The Canadian Board Diversity Council says regulatory changes are meant to increase the number of female directors in Canada... To view the full...Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diversity-50-list-puts-focus-on-women-minority-board-members-2015-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-withhold-timeline-for-revealing-full-text-of-tpp-deal-2015-10-16The Conservative government appears to be backtracking on its pledge to provide Canadians with the fine print of the massive Trans-Pacific...Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-withhold-timeline-for-revealing-full-text-of-tpp-deal-2015-10-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stephen-poloz-says-slashed-interest-rates-are-saving-economy-long-term-2015-10-15LIMA, Peru—Stephen Poloz says the Bank of Canada helped navigate the country through the oil price shock by implementing two rate cuts, including one...Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stephen-poloz-says-slashed-interest-rates-are-saving-economy-long-term-2015-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatx-corporation-shedd-aquarium-partner-on-unique-boxcar-2015-10-15GATX Corporation, founded 117 years ago in Chicago, is helping to bring awareness to another iconic Chicago institution, John G. Shedd Aquarium. With...Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gatx-corporation-shedd-aquarium-partner-on-unique-boxcar-2015-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heldt-newell-patrick-named-to-lriw-executive-committee-new-board-structure-announced-2015-10-15Washington, DC, October 13 – Susan Robertson, former president of the League of Railway Industry Women announced the election of a new executive...Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heldt-newell-patrick-named-to-lriw-executive-committee-new-board-structure-announced-2015-10-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-call-for-comprehensive-action-on-ptc-process-2015-10-14A group of Democratic senators are calling on Senate leaders to take a "comprehensive approach" in considering an extension of the Dec. 31 federal...Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senators-call-for-comprehensive-action-on-ptc-process-2015-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/curse-of-the-five-year-plan-stay-at-home-attitude-putting-canadian-businesses-at-risk-2015-10-14TORONTO—With the U.S. often less than 100 miles down the road, and the global market more accessible than ever, courting customers abroad, exporting...Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/curse-of-the-five-year-plan-stay-at-home-attitude-putting-canadian-businesses-at-risk-2015-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/little-demand-for-crude-by-rail-seen-under-conservative-government-2015-10-14Since both the Liberal and NDP parties have suggested they would review and perhaps not permit some of the oil pipelines being planned in Canada, a...Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/little-demand-for-crude-by-rail-seen-under-conservative-government-2015-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-keeping-industry-connected-all-tracks-lead-to-success-2015-10-14To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-keeping-industry-connected-all-tracks-lead-to-success-2015-10-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expands-cs-footprint-in-north-america-2015-10-13Bombardier Transportation is expanding its North American signaling and train control presence through two new rail transit projects... To view the...Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expands-cs-footprint-in-north-america-2015-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forget-nafta-the-tpp-is-the-new-gold-standard-of-global-trade-2015-10-13OTTAWA — It will take years before the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and its possible drawbacks, find their way into the Canadian...Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/forget-nafta-the-tpp-is-the-new-gold-standard-of-global-trade-2015-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-labour-market-continues-to-stagnate-2015-10-13OTTAWA—The Canadian labour market continued to perform at a steady, if unimpressive pace through September. Employment inched up 12,000 jobs, or 0.1...Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-labour-market-continues-to-stagnate-2015-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-leaders-recognize-transit-as-an-economic-driver-2015-10-13Two years ago, the late former federal Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty went to an east-end community centre pledging $660 million for the...Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-leaders-recognize-transit-as-an-economic-driver-2015-10-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prudent-oil-boom-spending-would-have-left-alberta-with-surplus-despite-crude-crash-report-says-2015-10-09CALGARY—With the significant drop in oil prices over the past 14 months, the Alberta government has been sent scrambling to secure further sources of...Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prudent-oil-boom-spending-would-have-left-alberta-with-surplus-despite-crude-crash-report-says-2015-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agt-food-to-acquire-short-line-operator-mobil-capital-holdings-2015-10-09AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. announced earlier this week that it signed an agreement to acquire Mobil Capital Holdings Ltd., a Saskatchewan-based...Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agt-food-to-acquire-short-line-operator-mobil-capital-holdings-2015-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-receive-copy-of-tpp-text-fast-2015-10-09VANCOUVER — Canada's trade minister is promising to release a provisional copy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement in the next few days...Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-will-receive-copy-of-tpp-text-fast-2015-10-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-streetcar-awards-herzog-158-million-operations-contract-2015-10-08The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA) has signed a five-year, $15.8 million operations and maintenance agreement with Herzog Transit Services,...Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kc-streetcar-awards-herzog-158-million-operations-contract-2015-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-expands-into-saudi-arabia-as-quarterly-orders-climb-2015-10-08The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced Oct. 7, 2015 that it received diversified new orders in its fourth quarter ended Aug. 31, 2015 for 2,900...Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-expands-into-saudi-arabia-as-quarterly-orders-climb-2015-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-fosters-collaboration-on-the-international-intermodal-front-2015-10-08When CN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Luc Jobin addressed a crowd of investors at last month’s Citi Industrials Conference in...Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-fosters-collaboration-on-the-international-intermodal-front-2015-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mark-your-calendars-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-canadas-leading-rail-event-2015-10-08Mark your calendars for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When : May 11-13, 2016 Location : Metro Toronto Convention...Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mark-your-calendars-for-the-canadian-rail-summit-2016-canadas-leading-rail-event-2015-10-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/by-ignoring-the-knowledge-economy-canada-is-taking-a-step-backward-2015-10-07The Canadian economy is at a crossroads. Historically, the national economy was largely defined by its ability to extract and export natural...Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/by-ignoring-the-knowledge-economy-canada-is-taking-a-step-backward-2015-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canadian-companies-leverage-the-new-markets-opened-up-by-tpp-2015-10-07OTTAWA—Canada’s signature on the sweeping TPP trade deal will open a door for companies to expand deeper into the Asia-Pacific region, but it remains...Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-canadian-companies-leverage-the-new-markets-opened-up-by-tpp-2015-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-honors-go-transit-vp-proc-with-woman-of-the-year-award-2015-10-07The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) yesterday presented GO Transit Vice President of Customer Service Mary Proc with its Outstanding Woman of...Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-honors-go-transit-vp-proc-with-woman-of-the-year-award-2015-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-implementation-and-use-of-atgms-2015-10-07The Engineering Services track of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association's (AREMA) Annual Conference kicked off with a...Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-implementation-and-use-of-atgms-2015-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coalition-policy-update-overview-of-the-tpp-agreement-and-key-benefits-for-canadian-manufacturers-2015-10-07On October 5, 2015, the Government of Canada, along with 11 other national governments, announced the conclusion of negotiations of the Trans-Pacific...Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coalition-policy-update-overview-of-the-tpp-agreement-and-key-benefits-for-canadian-manufacturers-2015-10-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-applauds-the-successful-conclusion-of-tpp-negotiations-in-atlanta-2015-10-06The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have completed with all 12 nations agreeing to the negotiated terms today in Atlanta. Canadian...Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-applauds-the-successful-conclusion-of-tpp-negotiations-in-atlanta-2015-10-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-heating-up-railway-interchange-2015-2015-10-05An APU (auxiliary power unit) idle reduction system that requires a smaller installation footprint, and electric coolant/lube heating systems that...Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-heating-up-railway-interchange-2015-2015-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/countries-including-canada-on-cusp-of-tpp-trade-deal-2015-10-05Twelve countries including Canada are closing in on a sweeping deal in Atlanta that could create the world’s largest trade zone – including...Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/countries-including-canada-on-cusp-of-tpp-trade-deal-2015-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emd-unveils-its-first-tier-4-locomotive-2015-10-05IRJ at Railway Interchange: Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) had on show its first Tier 4-compliant locomotive at the outdoor exhibition area at BNSF's...Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emd-unveils-its-first-tier-4-locomotive-2015-10-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-secures-us633m-order-from-french-railway-2015-10-02BERLIN—Bombardier Transportation has received an order from the French National Railway Co. for eight Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units...Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-secures-us633m-order-from-french-railway-2015-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-installs-bike-repair-stops-in-10-subway-stations-reports-two-year-high-for-rider-satisfaction-2015-10-02The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) plans to install self-service bicycle repair stops at 10 subway stations, the agency announced earlier this...Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-installs-bike-repair-stops-in-10-subway-stations-reports-two-year-high-for-rider-satisfaction-2015-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-to-bid-for-indian-inter-city-emu-contract-2015-10-02INDIAN Railways (IR) held a pre-bid conference on September 30 for the five shortlisted consortia bidding to supply 17 20-car inter-city EMUs in a...Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-to-bid-for-indian-inter-city-emu-contract-2015-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2015-leaders-respond-to-ottawa-mayors-survey-2015-10-02The four main federal political parties have already made clear their stances on key local issues, so their responses to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s...Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2015-leaders-respond-to-ottawa-mayors-survey-2015-10-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wto-cuts-2015-global-trade-forecast-2015-10-01GENEVA—Slumping imports in China, currency market swings and falling commodities prices have led the World Trade Organization to cut its forecast for...Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wto-cuts-2015-global-trade-forecast-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hr-3651-ptc-relief-2015-10-01That whooshing sound you may have heard early on Wednesday, Sept. 30 was a collective sigh of relief expelled by everybody... To view the full...Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hr-3651-ptc-relief-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-to-sell-interest-in-madagascar-nickel-project-for-600m-2015-10-01MONTREAL—SNC-Lavalin has announced it will exercise its option to sell its 5 percent stake in the Ambatovy Nickel Joint Venture Project in Madagascar...Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-to-sell-interest-in-madagascar-nickel-project-for-600m-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-acquires-steelcare-inc-2015-10-01CALGARY, Sept. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) has acquired Steelcare Inc., Canada's largest steel transload...Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-acquires-steelcare-inc-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railroads-test-future-leaders-with-ceos-on-the-mend-2015-10-01Canada’s two largest railroads are giving investors a glimpse of what the future may hold by putting second-in-commands in charge while health issues...Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railroads-test-future-leaders-with-ceos-on-the-mend-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marmon-holdings-aquires-railroad-tank-car-assets-of-ge-railcar-services-2015-10-01Marmon Holdings, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/marmon-holdings-aquires-railroad-tank-car-assets-of-ge-railcar-services-2015-10-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-sits-at-11-year-low-2015-09-30TORONTO—The Canadian dollar was little-changed and U.S. index futures were positive ahead of the North American stock market open... To view the full...Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-dollar-sits-at-11-year-low-2015-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-transportation-rank-high-on-election-priority-list-for-local-voters-2015-09-30It’s a problem that has gripped the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas: Highways and arterial roads are gridlocked. Commuters are in a jam. Traffic...Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-transportation-rank-high-on-election-priority-list-for-local-voters-2015-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-gen-manufacturing-grabs-the-limelight-on-second-day-of-cmts-2015-09-30TORONTO—Though Canada’s traditional manufacturing sector dominated the first day of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show... To view the full...Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/next-gen-manufacturing-grabs-the-limelight-on-second-day-of-cmts-2015-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-to-acquire-rps-from-amsted-2015-09-30Progress Rail Services Corp., a Caterpillar company, on Sept. 28, 2015 entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Rail Product Solutions, Inc....Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-to-acquire-rps-from-amsted-2015-09-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-conservatives-hope-to-have-big-free-trade-agreement-this-week-2015-09-29WASHINGTON – The Conservative government hopes to reach an agreement before the weekend that would establish the world’s largest free-trade zone,...Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-conservatives-hope-to-have-big-free-trade-agreement-this-week-2015-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kinnear-named-president-of-amalgamated-transit-union-canada-2015-09-29Last week, Bob Kinnear was elected president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Canada... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kinnear-named-president-of-amalgamated-transit-union-canada-2015-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-studies-highlight-need-for-action-on-sydney-port-group-says-2015-09-29SYDNEY — Newly released consultants reports on the future viability of freight rail service in Cape Breton highlight the need for decisive action on...Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-studies-highlight-need-for-action-on-sydney-port-group-says-2015-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-election-results-undermine-financial-stability-2015-09-29OTTAWA - With the three main political parties all getting around 30% support in polls, the odds of a period of political instability after the Oct....Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/will-election-results-undermine-financial-stability-2015-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-closing-us-engine-plant-moving-it-to-canada-2015-09-29GE is making the move to take advantage of Canadian export credit financing. The U.S. recently cancelled a similar program... To view the full...Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-closing-us-engine-plant-moving-it-to-canada-2015-09-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aremas-bowman-railway-interchange-is-the-most-significant-industry-event-of-the-year-2015-09-28I'm truly looking forward to Railway Interchange 2015 in Minneapolis next month. The first one was held here four years ago and was a huge success......Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aremas-bowman-railway-interchange-is-the-most-significant-industry-event-of-the-year-2015-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-battle-rekindled-as-negotiators-meet-to-push-deal-through-2015-09-28TORONTO—Debate over the Trans-Pacific Partnership reached its height earlier this year when negotiators met in Hawaii to try to hammer out a deal......Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-battle-rekindled-as-negotiators-meet-to-push-deal-through-2015-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-to-promise-funds-for-surrey-light-rail-2015-09-28VANCOUVER -- The Conservatives are expected to announce Monday a pledge of major federal help for the $2.1-billion Surrey light rapid transit...Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-to-promise-funds-for-surrey-light-rail-2015-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-continues-tunneling-work-for-eglinton-crosstown-light-rail-line-2015-09-28Next week, tunnel boring machines will begin their westward journey as they make way for Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown Light-Rail Transit (LRT)...Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-continues-tunneling-work-for-eglinton-crosstown-light-rail-line-2015-09-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-ongoing-push-to-refine-its-operating-plan-2015-09-25Canadian Pacific leaders E. Hunter Harrison and Keith Creel have sought to implement an operating plan that can can boost productivity, increase...Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-ongoing-push-to-refine-its-operating-plan-2015-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/searching-for-the-best-operator-2015-09-25A successful bidder who wants to be the next operator of the ACR passenger train service must be fully qualified and capable and be the applicant who...Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/searching-for-the-best-operator-2015-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/profits-are-important-and-higher-corporate-tax-rates-are-a-bad-idea-cme-2015-09-25A report issued today by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters examines the contribution that business profits make to the Canadian economy and the...Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/profits-are-important-and-higher-corporate-tax-rates-are-a-bad-idea-cme-2015-09-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-will-trim-hamilton-lrt-project-before-it-goes-over-budget-2015-09-24Hamilton's light rail transit (LRT) project won't go over its $1-billion budget, says a Metrolinx official. Even if the city's vision of an extended...Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-will-trim-hamilton-lrt-project-before-it-goes-over-budget-2015-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economy-already-in-recovery-conference-board-2015-09-24The Conference Board in Canada Wednesday predicted the national economy has returned firmly to a growth track, offering a boost to the election hopes...Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economy-already-in-recovery-conference-board-2015-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-honored-for-environmental-safety-initiatives-2015-09-24The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) yesterday recognized five members for their contributions to rail safety and environmental stewardship... To...Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-honored-for-environmental-safety-initiatives-2015-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christopher-swail-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-09-24Christopher Swail, Acting Director of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project Office, Ottawa LRT is confirmed to speak at the CARS 2nd Annual National...Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/christopher-swail-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-09-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-set-to-choose-alstom-to-build-new-high-speed-trains-schumer-says-2015-09-23Today, Amtrak's board is expected to select Alstom as the train provider as part of a $2.5 billion program to build the next generation of high-speed...Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-set-to-choose-alstom-to-build-new-high-speed-trains-schumer-says-2015-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-to-invest-143b-in-mexican-infrastructure-projects-2015-09-23MONTREAL—The Caisse de depot is partnering with Mexican institutional investors as the Quebec pension fund manager pursues its goal of doubling...Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/caisse-to-invest-143b-in-mexican-infrastructure-projects-2015-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-consortium-wins-us185-million-high-speed-rail-contract-2015-09-23MADRID—A Bombardier Inc.-led consortium has won a 164 million euro, or US$185 million, contract to supply signalling systems and maintenance services...Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-consortium-wins-us185-million-high-speed-rail-contract-2015-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/money-talks-but-national-transportation-strategy-creates-movement-2015-09-23Political parties are promising big bucks to transportation and infrastructure improvements in the lead-up to the election, as well as in advance of...Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/money-talks-but-national-transportation-strategy-creates-movement-2015-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-keeping-industry-connected-all-tracks-lead-to-success-2015-09-23To commemorate the day that the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885, CARS will be...Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-keeping-industry-connected-all-tracks-lead-to-success-2015-09-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/europe-and-beyond-infrastructure-opportunities-for-canadian-companies-2015-09-22Virginie Bernat remembers this city before it had an infrastructure makeover... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/europe-and-beyond-infrastructure-opportunities-for-canadian-companies-2015-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/soil-test-drilling-underway-for-broadway-subway-2015-09-22Over the weekend, there were some signs of life for the planned project to build the underground extension of SkyTrain’s Millennium Line along the...Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/soil-test-drilling-underway-for-broadway-subway-2015-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ns-complete-dh-south-sale-2015-09-22Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has completed the sale of a 282-mile segment of its Delaware & Hudson subsidiary to Norfolk Southern Corp.—the D&H...Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-ns-complete-dh-south-sale-2015-09-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/final-push-for-pacific-rim-pact-set-for-end-of-september-2015-09-21An effort to land a massive Pacific Rim free trade agreement within weeks is under way, raising the prospect the wide-ranging Trans-Pacific...Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/final-push-for-pacific-rim-pact-set-for-end-of-september-2015-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-will-benefit-from-technology-demonstration-fund-2015-09-21Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that, if re-elected, his Conservative Government would establish a new Manufacturing Technology...Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-will-benefit-from-technology-demonstration-fund-2015-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-election-2015-week-seven-in-review-2015-09-21At last, a week that the Conservatives can be content with. The week was dominated by the economy and immigration yet again. To read full article...Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-election-2015-week-seven-in-review-2015-09-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-joint-venture-awarded-146-million-ontario-power-contract-2015-09-18MONTREAL—An SNC-Lavalin joint venture has been awarded a $146 million power contract in Ontario... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-joint-venture-awarded-146-million-ontario-power-contract-2015-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-hope-to-bring-new-go-transit-station-to-mr-christie-lands-in-south-etobicoke-2015-09-18The influx of new development, ever-worsening congestion and the new availability of development lands has community advocates and elected officials...Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-advocates-hope-to-bring-new-go-transit-station-to-mr-christie-lands-in-south-etobicoke-2015-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/missing-link-transit-enhancements-in-milton-come-with-hefty-price-tag-2015-09-18Milton town staff has finalized a report in favour of two-way, all-day GO service on the Milton Line, but the price tag of $5.3 billion leaves some...Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/missing-link-transit-enhancements-in-milton-come-with-hefty-price-tag-2015-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-asked-10-canadian-economics-experts-2015-09-18What is the one policy idea that would have the biggest impact on the economy if it were enacted by the next government? To view the full article...Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/we-asked-10-canadian-economics-experts-2015-09-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-names-bruce-as-president-ceo-card-to-retire-2015-09-17SNC-Lavalin has named Neil Bruce president and chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, succeeding Robert Card, who will...Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-names-bruce-as-president-ceo-card-to-retire-2015-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oecd-lowers-canadas-growth-estimate-2015-09-17PARIS—The OECD has lowered its estimate for Canada’s economic growth this year to 1.1 per cent—down 0.4 of a percentage point—as weakened conditions...Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oecd-lowers-canadas-growth-estimate-2015-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-a-transportation-industry-sustainability-leader-2015-09-17MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) said today its sustainability practices have earned it a place on the Dow Jones...Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-recognized-as-a-transportation-industry-sustainability-leader-2015-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gao-report-confirms-need-for-ptc-deadline-extension-2015-09-17A new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that most U.S. railroads will not be able to implement Positive Train Control...Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gao-report-confirms-need-for-ptc-deadline-extension-2015-09-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-economic-woes-hurting-importers-2015-09-16MONTREAL—Economic challenges in China appear to be putting pressure on Canadian companies to search for other countries to source some of their...Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-economic-woes-hurting-importers-2015-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cp-a-different-kind-of-horse-power-2015-09-16Scott Brash and his horse Hello Sanctos won the Canadian Pacific (CP) International, while helping to raise $150,000 through CP's Clear Rounds for...Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cp-a-different-kind-of-horse-power-2015-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporters-missing-the-low-hanging-fruit-must-tap-into-value-chain-hsbc-2015-09-16VANCOUVER—With a wealth of resources at their disposal, deep talent rosters and unfettered access to the world’s largest market, the cards have...Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporters-missing-the-low-hanging-fruit-must-tap-into-value-chain-hsbc-2015-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spotlight-on-innovation-networking-at-railway-interchange-2015-2015-09-16Several years ago, when the leaders of the top U.S. railway associations began planning the first Railway Interchange as a biennial event combining...Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spotlight-on-innovation-networking-at-railway-interchange-2015-2015-09-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-display-at-supercrawl-offers-street-level-view-of-the-future-2015-09-14Along with music, fashion and art, this weekend's Supercrawl festival offered a glimpse into the city's transit future. To read full article click...Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-display-at-supercrawl-offers-street-level-view-of-the-future-2015-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-supply-a-new-train-control-center-to-canadas-metrolinx-2015-09-14Metrolinx, an Ontario government public transit agency, has awarded Alstom a €113 million contract to provide a new computer-based integrated train...Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-to-supply-a-new-train-control-center-to-canadas-metrolinx-2015-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-the-canadian-patent-deficit-2015-09-14According to a 2015 study by the Conference Board of Canada (CBC), Canada ranks 9th out of 16 peer nations in innovation. The ranked order includes...Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-the-canadian-patent-deficit-2015-09-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-areas-missing-link-rail-bypass-proposal-moves-forward-2015-09-11This concept is one option to permit for two-way, all-day GO service between Union Station and Kitchener via Malton on the Kitchener GO line, as well...Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-areas-missing-link-rail-bypass-proposal-moves-forward-2015-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-lands-metrolinx-traffic-control-center-contract-2015-09-11Metrolinx, the government agency that oversees public transportation in Canada’s Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area in Ontario Province, on Sept. 10,...Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-lands-metrolinx-traffic-control-center-contract-2015-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-risks-becoming-collateral-damage-in-obamas-geopolitical-plans-2015-09-11As the North American free-trade agreement approached its 20th birthday a couple of years ago, the deal’s main architects began pushing for a NAFTA...Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nafta-risks-becoming-collateral-damage-in-obamas-geopolitical-plans-2015-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-need-clear-strategy-to-compete-in-global-market-2015-09-11Canada is in (technical) recession again, and not just because of the crash in oil prices. In fact, part of Canada’s broader, slow-growth problem...Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturers-need-clear-strategy-to-compete-in-global-market-2015-09-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-turned-down-chinese-bid-for-its-rail-unit-report-2015-09-10Bombardier Inc. has turned down an offer to buy up to 100 per cent of its rail division from China's Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co., according...Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-turned-down-chinese-bid-for-its-rail-unit-report-2015-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-century-bond-sale-a-mark-of-investor-confidence-2015-09-10More than 100 years after it was formed to link the country, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. just convinced the bond market to wager that it will be...Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-century-bond-sale-a-mark-of-investor-confidence-2015-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-liberals-pledge-21-billion-for-surrey-light-rail-2015-09-10The federal Liberals rushed to announce transit funding for Surrey’s $2.1-billion light rail project Wednesday, beating out Stephen Harper’s...Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-liberals-pledge-21-billion-for-surrey-light-rail-2015-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-issues-rfq-for-finch-west-light-rail-project-2015-09-10Metrolinx and Canadian Crown corporation Infrastructure Ontario yesterday issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for firms to design, build,...Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-issues-rfq-for-finch-west-light-rail-project-2015-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railroads-warn-of-system-disruptions-over-safety-deadline-2015-09-10WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major U.S. and Canadian railroads stepped up pressure on Congress to extend a Dec. 31 deadline for new safety technology on...Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railroads-warn-of-system-disruptions-over-safety-deadline-2015-09-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weston-go-station-utilizes-ballast-mats-for-vibration-protection-2015-09-09Metrolinx installed and modernized its track throughout the Weston GO Station in York, ON, Canada, as part of the Georgetown South Project (GTS)......Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/weston-go-station-utilizes-ballast-mats-for-vibration-protection-2015-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-electric-wins-approval-for-alstom-deal-2015-09-09THE European Commission (EC) and US Department of Justice have finally authorised General Electric's (GE) €12.4bn acquisition of Alstom's power...Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/general-electric-wins-approval-for-alstom-deal-2015-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-picks-former-lufthansa-exec-to-lead-companys-supply-chain-2015-09-09MONTRÉAL—Bombardier Inc. has announced Nico Buchholz, a former Lufthansa executive vice-president, will take the reins as the company’s chief...Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-picks-former-lufthansa-exec-to-lead-companys-supply-chain-2015-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-track-in-northern-ontario-received-upgrades-transport-canada-2015-09-09Transport Canada has confirmed CN made repairs to the tracks in northern Ontario in response to inspections done after a series of derailments...Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-track-in-northern-ontario-received-upgrades-transport-canada-2015-09-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ab-rail-services-celebrates-50-years-on-track-2015-09-08EDMONTON, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW/ - A&B Rail Services, Canada's largest and most experienced fully integrated, rail service provider, marks its 50th...Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ab-rail-services-celebrates-50-years-on-track-2015-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-solar-power-plant-suspension-railway-to-be-implemented-this-year-ezzeldin-2015-09-08Several Canadian investment projects will be carried out during the current year, according to Fayez Ezzeldin, Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of...Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-solar-power-plant-suspension-railway-to-be-implemented-this-year-ezzeldin-2015-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-issues-report-on-cn-train-collision-2015-09-08Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) yesterday issued its investigation report into a 2014 collision between two CN trains in Montreal, Quebec,...Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transportation-safety-board-issues-report-on-cn-train-collision-2015-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improving-canadas-innovation-record-experts-chime-in-2015-09-08OTTAWA—Canada’s record on innovation is improving, but experts say governments can do more to support new and emerging businesses... To view the full...Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/improving-canadas-innovation-record-experts-chime-in-2015-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-opens-northern-metro-line-2015-09-08CANADA: Revenue services on the second light rail route in Edmonton began running on September 6, when the capital of Alberta inaugurated the Metro...Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-opens-northern-metro-line-2015-09-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/invitation-to-attend-cmts-2015-2015-09-04The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers and its members have been invited to attend this important industry event. As a not-for-profit...Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/invitation-to-attend-cmts-2015-2015-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-to-implement-positive-train-control-safety-technology-on-chicagos-metra-rail-system-2015-09-04PASADENA, CA (September 3, 2015) – Parsons is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Metra, Chicago’s commuter rail operator, to install...Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-to-implement-positive-train-control-safety-technology-on-chicagos-metra-rail-system-2015-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exports-jump-23-per-cent-in-july-with-manufacturers-contributing-lions-share-of-gains-2015-09-04OTTAWA—Someone forgot to inform manufacturers that Canada has slipped into a “technical recession.”... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exports-jump-23-per-cent-in-july-with-manufacturers-contributing-lions-share-of-gains-2015-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-leader-repeats-pledge-no-tolls-on-champlain-bridge-2015-09-04Justin Trudeau has repeated his promise that a Liberal government will not impose tolls on the replacement for the Champlain Bridge... To view the...Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberal-leader-repeats-pledge-no-tolls-on-champlain-bridge-2015-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-funding-critical-chamber-of-commerce-2015-09-04In order for Canada to prosper in challenging economic times, the next federal government must have a clear plan when it comes to trade, which...Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-funding-critical-chamber-of-commerce-2015-09-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-opens-locomotive-plant-bids-2015-09-03ALSTOM and GE Transportation have emerged as lowest-price bidders for contracts with a combined value of around Rs 23bn ($US 348m) to establish two...Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-opens-locomotive-plant-bids-2015-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardiers-joint-venture-in-china-wins-us381m-high-speed-train-contract-2015-09-03Bombardier Inc.’s Chinese joint venture has won a contract to supply 15 ultra-high-speed trains to the country’s national railway... To view the full...Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardiers-joint-venture-in-china-wins-us381m-high-speed-train-contract-2015-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-reports-52-percent-revenue-increase-in-2q-2015-09-03VIA Rail Canada Inc.'s revenue in the second quarter of 2015 came in at $72.3 million (in Canadian dollars), marking a 5.2 percent increase compared...Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-reports-52-percent-revenue-increase-in-2q-2015-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-hits-suburban-vancouver-to-talk-transit-2015-09-03SURREY, B.C. -- There's political gridlock and then there's actual gridlock -- Stephen Harper heads into a Vancouver suburb today hoping to break...Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-hits-suburban-vancouver-to-talk-transit-2015-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shows-signs-of-life-after-losing-steam-in-first-half-2015-09-03Even Canadian crude oil producers who have entered the railway terminal business wish they didn’t have to load their barrels on trains... To view the...Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-shows-signs-of-life-after-losing-steam-in-first-half-2015-09-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-president-and-coo-to-address-investor-conferences-september-16-and-17-2015-09-02CALGARY , Sept. 1, 2015 /CNW/ - Keith Creel , Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) President and Chief Operating Officer, will address two investor...Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-president-and-coo-to-address-investor-conferences-september-16-and-17-2015-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillors-ok-60m-sole-sourced-contract-for-lrts-second-phase-2015-09-02Five years after he publicly pledged to ban all sole-sourced city contracts if elected mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watso n has thrown his support behind a...Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/councillors-ok-60m-sole-sourced-contract-for-lrts-second-phase-2015-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-energy-acquires-north-american-terminal-operations-2015-09-02Canadian oil company, Cenovus Energy Inc. has acquired Canexus Corporation's North American Terminal Operations (NATO), a crude-by-rail trans-loading...Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-energy-acquires-north-american-terminal-operations-2015-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-pledges-cash-for-burlington-2015-09-02BURLINGTON — On the day that Canadians learned the country is in a technical recession, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rolled into Burlington to...Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-pledges-cash-for-burlington-2015-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-to-acquire-chicago-based-structural-design-firm-halvorson-and-partners-2015-09-02MONTREAL—WSP Global Inc. is continuing its recent push to snap up North American engineering firms... To read full article please click here.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-to-acquire-chicago-based-structural-design-firm-halvorson-and-partners-2015-09-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-names-cornick-ceo-to-succeed-mills-2015-09-01Cando Rail Services has appointed Brian Cornick chief executive officer... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cando-rail-names-cornick-ceo-to-succeed-mills-2015-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portland-transit-lends-advice-to-calgary-on-future-green-line-project-2015-09-01A group of Calgary city councillors and staffers is touring light rail networks in several west coast cities this week to help them make some...Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/portland-transit-lends-advice-to-calgary-on-future-green-line-project-2015-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/niagara-transit-authority-lands-federal-grant-to-train-electricians-mechanics-2015-09-01The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) will receive $303,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to...Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/niagara-transit-authority-lands-federal-grant-to-train-electricians-mechanics-2015-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-canada-in-recession-as-gdp-shrinks-in-second-quarter-2015-09-01Canada's economy expanded in June but declined by 0.1 per cent for the second quarter as a whole, meeting the bar of what is legally defined as a...Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/breaking-canada-in-recession-as-gdp-shrinks-in-second-quarter-2015-09-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/does-zero-bakken-crude-for-irving-oil-indicate-a-trend-2015-08-31Irving Oil Ltd., operator of Canada’s largest crude oil refinery, has stopped importing crude oil sourced from the Bakken shale formation in North...Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/does-zero-bakken-crude-for-irving-oil-indicate-a-trend-2015-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-welcomes-trudeaus-vow-to-spend-billions-on-infrastructure-2015-08-31TORONTO - Mayor John Tory welcomed Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s pledge to spend billions more on infrastructure... To view the full article please...Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tory-welcomes-trudeaus-vow-to-spend-billions-on-infrastructure-2015-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economists-cut-canadas-growth-projection-casting-cloud-on-election-pledges-2015-08-31Economists are shaving their growth forecasts for 2015 ahead of a Statistics Canada report this week that is widely expected to confirm that Canada...Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economists-cut-canadas-growth-projection-casting-cloud-on-election-pledges-2015-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-day-to-recieve-early-bird-pricing-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-31To commemorate National Railway Day, the day the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885,...Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/last-day-to-recieve-early-bird-pricing-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-success-webinar-2015-08-28Even minor mistakes when it comes to exporting can cost you thousands of dollars to fix, soak up important staff time and set your business planning...Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-success-webinar-2015-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dodds-passenger-train-service-generating-interest-2015-08-28A new search to find a third-party operator for the ACR passenger train service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst is generating international...Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dodds-passenger-train-service-generating-interest-2015-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-not-prepared-to-lose-key-personnel-says-study-2015-08-28TORONTO—Few employers have backup plans should star performers leave their company, according to a new survey from Robert Half Management Resources,...Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/companies-not-prepared-to-lose-key-personnel-says-study-2015-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-pacific-debut-french-version-of-emergency-responder-app-2015-08-28CN and Canadian Pacific on Tuesday unveiled a French language version of the AskRail™ mobile app, which provides emergency responders with real-time...Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-pacific-debut-french-version-of-emergency-responder-app-2015-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-thales-land-nyct-qbl-west-phase-1-cbtc-contracts-2015-08-28The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has awarded Siemens Industry Inc. and Thales Transport & Security two 67-month contracts worth a...Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-thales-land-nyct-qbl-west-phase-1-cbtc-contracts-2015-08-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-it-could-take-years-to-balance-budget-but-promises-plan-2015-08-27NEWMARKET, Ont. – Balancing the federal budget could take years, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau suggested Wednesday as he turned up the heat on the...Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trudeau-says-it-could-take-years-to-balance-budget-but-promises-plan-2015-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/average-salary-should-increase-24-per-cent-in-2016-says-survey-2015-08-27TORONTO—Canadians can expect to see average base salary increases of 2.4 per cent in 2016, according to a national survey of more than 525 Canadian...Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/average-salary-should-increase-24-per-cent-in-2016-says-survey-2015-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-by-apta-president-and-ceo-michael-melaniphy-on-2015-urban-mobility-report-2015-08-27WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "A new 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard released today shows the urgent need for investment in...Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/statement-by-apta-president-and-ceo-michael-melaniphy-on-2015-urban-mobility-report-2015-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-trains-on-test-in-montreal-2015-08-27CANADA: Montréal metro operator STM announced on August 25 that two Azur trainsets will begin daytime test running on the network... To view the full...Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-trains-on-test-in-montreal-2015-08-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-gives-800m-becancour-lng-plant-regulatory-nod-2015-08-26MONTREAL—The Quebec government has approved an approximately $800 million LNG plant to be built in the city of Becancour, situated between Montreal...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-gives-800m-becancour-lng-plant-regulatory-nod-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-railway-interchange-is-the-place-to-see-latest-advancements-2015-08-26I am writing in hopes that you will join us and 600-plus exhibitors in Minneapolis for Railway Interchange 2015. This show is the place to learn...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-railway-interchange-is-the-place-to-see-latest-advancements-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arema-names-new-executive-director-and-ceo-2015-08-26The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Board of Governors has appointed Elizabeth Caruso, CAE, as AREMA's...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/arema-names-new-executive-director-and-ceo-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-light-rail-market-set-to-grow-by-4-report-2015-08-26With an increasing number of cities constructing light rail networks in response to growing urbanization, and aging fleets up for renewal, the market...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-light-rail-market-set-to-grow-by-4-report-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-trains-buses-between-brampton-and-toronto-2015-08-26Metrolinx will beef up its GO service between Brampton's Mount Pleasant and downtown's Union stations starting September 8, with 14 additional train...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-go-trains-buses-between-brampton-and-toronto-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-26Mr. Christian Dea, Chief Economist and Director General Vice-president, Safety , has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference...Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-introduces-the-nexsys-iii-i-mother-daughter-module-2015-08-25MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON— ZTR Control Systems has helped improve the reliability, adhesion and fuel consumption of over 1000 locomotives,...Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-introduces-the-nexsys-iii-i-mother-daughter-module-2015-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-market-woes-could-be-chance-to-reset-canadian-economy-2015-08-25China's staggering economic growth has been, in many ways, a boon for Canada... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chinas-market-woes-could-be-chance-to-reset-canadian-economy-2015-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-chair-pushes-transit-funding-as-election-issue-2015-08-25TTC Chair Josh Colle waded into the federal election today with a call for all federal parties to fund public transit... To view the full article...Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-chair-pushes-transit-funding-as-election-issue-2015-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-25Mr. Thomas D. Simpson, President of the Railway Supply Institute, has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference being held at...Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-trade-deal-would-reignite-north-american-co-operation-mexican-minister-2015-08-24If Canada, the United States and Mexico can see eye to eye on automobiles, not only could the three countries help to rescue the troubled...Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-trade-deal-would-reignite-north-american-co-operation-mexican-minister-2015-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-energy-sector-needs-to-hire-more-canadian-forces-veterans-2015-08-24When Patrick Tower was ready to join the real world after nearly 25 years in the military, he had a resume that featured a Master’s degree in...Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-the-energy-sector-needs-to-hire-more-canadian-forces-veterans-2015-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-sept-15th-2015-08-24Please note that the golf tournament is sold out. There are a few sponsorship opportunities remaining. If you wish to sponsor this event please click...Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-sept-15th-2015-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/want-to-fix-a-broken-us-election-system-copy-canada-2015-08-24In the 2014 U.S. midterm elections, the Republican and Democratic Party candidates for one of North Carolina's Senate seats... To view the full...Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/want-to-fix-a-broken-us-election-system-copy-canada-2015-08-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-holds-meeting-with-local-federal-candidates-2015-08-21Mayor Jim Watson held the first of four briefings with local federal candidates Thursday morning... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/watson-holds-meeting-with-local-federal-candidates-2015-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/irving-oil-to-launch-200m-maintenance-project-at-canadas-largest-refinery-2015-08-21SAINT JOHN, NB—Irving Oil has announced it will invest $200 million in a turnaround project at its Saint John refinery this fall... To view the full...Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/irving-oil-to-launch-200m-maintenance-project-at-canadas-largest-refinery-2015-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-2015-08-21Please note that the golf tournament is sold out. There are a few sponsorship opportunities remaining. If you wish to sponsor this event please click...Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-2015-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-gates-ups-cn-rail-stake-to-almost-14-2015-08-21Bill Gates has increased his overall investment in Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR.TO) to 13.83 percent... To view the full article please click...Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-gates-ups-cn-rail-stake-to-almost-14-2015-08-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-j-corman-praised-for-plan-to-revive-south-carolina-short-line-2015-08-20R. J. Corman Railroad Co. closed on its acquisition of the former Carolina Southern Railroad short line on Monday, and already has begun work to...Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-j-corman-praised-for-plan-to-revive-south-carolina-short-line-2015-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-to-rebound-when-oil-pushes-loonie-to-70-cents-us-2015-08-20Jeff Rubin says a renaissance in Canadian manufacturing will be the silver lining that emerges from steep declines in the Canadian dollar and...Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-to-rebound-when-oil-pushes-loonie-to-70-cents-us-2015-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-stations-could-be-added-to-skytrain-canada-line-2015-08-20Connectivity and accessibility on SkyTrain’s Canada Line could improve with the addition of four stations along the route... To view the full article...Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-stations-could-be-added-to-skytrain-canada-line-2015-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-search-starts-for-rail-operator-2015-08-20Now's the time for companies that have expressed interest in running passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst to put their plans in...Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-search-starts-for-rail-operator-2015-08-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lindsey-collins-joins-nrc-as-grassroots-vp-2015-08-19Lindsey Collins has joined the NRC (National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association) as Vice President of Grassroots Advocacy... To view the...Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lindsey-collins-joins-nrc-as-grassroots-vp-2015-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-trans-pacific-trade-offs-for-after-the-election-2015-08-19Canada’s long-drawn-out federal election campaign has become entangled with the 12-sided Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, which failed to...Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-trans-pacific-trade-offs-for-after-the-election-2015-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-statistics-show-bright-spots-in-gloomy-economy-2015-08-19The latest trade figures from Vancouver’s busy Pacific port reveal a steep drop in coal and crude oil exports, as well as a steady increase in grains...Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-statistics-show-bright-spots-in-gloomy-economy-2015-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cma-sets-technical-programs-for-railway-interchange-2015-2015-08-19The Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA), which includes the Air Brake Association (ABA), International Association of Railroad Operating...Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cma-sets-technical-programs-for-railway-interchange-2015-2015-08-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-weak-loonie-was-supposed-to-boost-manufacturing-heres-why-it-hasnt-2015-08-18Oakville robotics engineer Mark Zimny started the year convinced that in 2015 American auto sector customers would return. To read full article click...Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-weak-loonie-was-supposed-to-boost-manufacturing-heres-why-it-hasnt-2015-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-infrastructure-consortium-to-acquire-asciano-limited-2015-08-18Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE:BIP)(TSX:BIP.UN) today announced a binding agreement, together with its institutional partners (the "Brookfield...Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brookfield-infrastructure-consortium-to-acquire-asciano-limited-2015-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-retirement-pension-plan-impacts-on-ontario-manufacturers-2015-08-18An invitation below from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to participate in a survey....Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-retirement-pension-plan-impacts-on-ontario-manufacturers-2015-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-signs-deal-promoting-job-growth-barrier-free-trade-with-missouri-2015-08-18EDMONTON – Alberta and Missouri have signed an agreement to promote economic development and trade between the province and the state. To read full...Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-signs-deal-promoting-job-growth-barrier-free-trade-with-missouri-2015-08-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-august-2015-2015-08-17To read full article click here.Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/world-rail-infrastructure-market-august-2015-2015-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmontons-metro-line-to-open-on-sept-6-but-at-reduced-capacity-2015-08-17For the first time in 15 months, General Manager of Transportation Dorian Wandzura held a press conference Friday where he could announce an actual...Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmontons-metro-line-to-open-on-sept-6-but-at-reduced-capacity-2015-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chow-flip-flops-on-scarborough-subway-2015-08-17Olivia Chow’s flip-flop on the Scarborough subway puts her on track with the NDP’s promise not to derail funding to the project. To read full article...Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chow-flip-flops-on-scarborough-subway-2015-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agenda-set-for-railway-interchange-2015-2015-08-17Railway Interchange 2015, Oct. 3-7 in Minneapolis, offers participants the opportunity to “see the latest technologies in the rail industry, learn...Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/agenda-set-for-railway-interchange-2015-2015-08-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-sues-city-of-ottawa-for-4m-in-latest-bus-train-crash-claim-2015-08-14Via Rail is suing the City of Ottawa and the estate of OC Transpo bus driver Dave Woodard for $4 million in damages for "negligence" in the latest...Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-sues-city-of-ottawa-for-4m-in-latest-bus-train-crash-claim-2015-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-transportation-commission-names-moore-president-ceo-2015-08-14The Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) appointed Corina Moore president and chief executive officer. To read full article click here.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-transportation-commission-names-moore-president-ceo-2015-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-to-release-budget-numbers-just-ahead-of-election-2015-08-14The Conservative government will release the official budget numbers for last year just ahead of the Oct. 19 federal vote, providing Stephen Harper...Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/conservatives-to-release-budget-numbers-just-ahead-of-election-2015-08-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-claude-mongeau-to-take-3-month-leave-for-medical-treatment-2015-08-13Canadian National Railway CEO Claude Mongeau has announced he will take a three-month leave of absence for treatment for a precancerous tumour in his...Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-ceo-claude-mongeau-to-take-3-month-leave-for-medical-treatment-2015-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-13Mr. James Purkis, Vice President, Regional Express Rail, Metrolinx has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference being held in...Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/confirmed-speaker-for-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ready-to-provide-best-in-class-service-for-upcoming-crop-year-2015-08-12CALGARY, Aug. 11, 2015 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Canadian Pacific is well positioned to provide best-in-class service to western Canadian grain...Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-ready-to-provide-best-in-class-service-for-upcoming-crop-year-2015-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastucture-projects-key-to-canadian-construction-activity-2015-08-12By province, Ontario is largely expected to lead the way in construction investment and infrastructure projects according to a new market study by...Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastucture-projects-key-to-canadian-construction-activity-2015-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-still-needed-to-ensure-orpp-hits-mark-cme-2015-08-12Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters remains deeply concerned with the potential impact on manufacturing in Ontario despite the revisions to the...Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/work-still-needed-to-ensure-orpp-hits-mark-cme-2015-08-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/httpwwwnxtbookcomnaylorcrsbcrsb0115indexphpstartid7-2015-08-11The Federal Railroad Administration sent its Status of Positive Train Control Implementation report to Congress showing that after seven years and...Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/httpwwwnxtbookcomnaylorcrsbcrsb0115indexphpstartid7-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gth-declared-at-foreign-trade-zone-2015-08-11REGINA — Federal designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) will help the Global Transportation Hub (GTH) “level the playing field’’ with competitors...Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gth-declared-at-foreign-trade-zone-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nait-lrt-line-will-open-eventually-mayor-promises-2015-08-11That was Mayor Don Iveson's one-word answer Monday when asked when the long-delayed LRT line to NAIT will finally open. To read full article click...Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nait-lrt-line-will-open-eventually-mayor-promises-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-reports-revenue-and-profit-growth-in-the-second-quarter-of-2015-2015-08-11TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2015 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Aecon Group Inc. (ARE) today reported results for the second quarter of 2015 including a...Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aecon-reports-revenue-and-profit-growth-in-the-second-quarter-of-2015-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-canada-in-recession-these-numbers-suggest-not-2015-08-11Statistics Canada’s release of preliminary merchandise trade figures for June may provide some closure to the debate on Canada’s so-called recession....Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-canada-in-recession-these-numbers-suggest-not-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-11To learn more about this conference please click here.Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-confirms-dominguezs-role-as-phmsa-administrator-2015-08-10The U.S. Senate on August 5, 2015 officially confirmed the appointment of Marie Therese Dominguez as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous...Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senate-confirms-dominguezs-role-as-phmsa-administrator-2015-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-stella-jones-sales-boosted-by-strong-us-currency-2015-08-10MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) second quarter sales reached $428.1 million, up 24.2% from $344.8 million a year ago. To read full...Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-stella-jones-sales-boosted-by-strong-us-currency-2015-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2015-what-happened-in-week-1-2015-08-10Thursday’s federal leaders’ debate shows Canadians aren’t blindly accepting what the politicians tell them. To read full article click here.Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/election-2015-what-happened-in-week-1-2015-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-under-pressure-to-deliver-fair-tpp-deal-amid-election-2015-08-10With predictions that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal negotiations may come to a close smack dab in the middle of Canada’s federal...Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-under-pressure-to-deliver-fair-tpp-deal-amid-election-2015-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-2015-08-10Please note that the golf tournament is sold out. There are a few sponsorship opportunities remaining. If you wish to sponsor this event please click...Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-sponsorships-remain-for-cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-2015-08-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-infrastructure-cash-make-mayors-federal-wish-lists-2015-08-07PEEL—Already enjoying a fair share of provincial goodies, the mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are hoping to score big with federal leaders... To...Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-and-infrastructure-cash-make-mayors-federal-wish-lists-2015-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safer-rail-not-just-a-pipe-dream-new-report-says-2015-08-07Railroads and other industry stakeholders must deploy new technology to combat rail safety accidents, according to a report released today by the...Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/safer-rail-not-just-a-pipe-dream-new-report-says-2015-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-trade-rules-for-smes-need-reforms-2015-08-07Most of Canada’s international traders are SMEs. Canada’s main trade policy tool today is the bilateral or regional free trade agreement (FTA), but...Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-trade-rules-for-smes-need-reforms-2015-08-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/turning-hamiltons-1b-lrt-into-reality-the-hard-work-begins-2015-08-06The city will move ahead with its light rail transit dream next week when it will establish an office and hire a company to design the $1-billion...Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/turning-hamiltons-1b-lrt-into-reality-the-hard-work-begins-2015-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporters-jolt-to-life-as-canadian-exports-rise-63-per-cent-in-june-2015-08-06OTTAWA—Canadian exporters have finally snapped their losing streak. After facing losses in the first five months of 2015, Statistics Canada has...Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporters-jolt-to-life-as-canadian-exports-rise-63-per-cent-in-june-2015-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-selected-for-israeli-electric-loco-order-2015-08-06THE tendering committee of Israel Railways (IR) has selected Bombardier as preferred bidder for a contract to supply 62 electric locomotives as part...Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-selected-for-israeli-electric-loco-order-2015-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mrs-faye-ackermans-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-06CARS is pleased to announce that Mrs. Faye Ackermans, appointed Board Member of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, has been confirmed to...Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mrs-faye-ackermans-confirmed-to-speak-at-cars-2nd-annual-national-railway-day-conference-2015-08-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-leads-small-gains-in-manufacturing-index-2015-08-05TORONTO—A gauge of business conditions for Canada’s manufacturing sector remained in positive territory in July for the second month in a row... To...Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-leads-small-gains-in-manufacturing-index-2015-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-brotherhood-railway-carmen-reach-tentative-deal-2015-08-05Canadian Pacific (CP) has reached a tentative six-year agreement with Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC-TCU), a division of the Transportation and...Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-brotherhood-railway-carmen-reach-tentative-deal-2015-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-commission-updates-producer-car-program-for-2015-16-crop-year-2015-08-05Effective Aug. 1, the Canadian Grain Commission changed its producer car program in an effort to improve service to producers and producer car...Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-commission-updates-producer-car-program-for-2015-16-crop-year-2015-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-federal-election-campaign-stymie-tpp-talks-2015-08-05LAVAL, Que.—Stephen Harper says his marathon election campaign won’t derail Canada’s bid to join a massive global trade zone that he’s predicting...Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/could-federal-election-campaign-stymie-tpp-talks-2015-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-tournament-sold-out-2015-08-05The CARS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 at Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Registration...Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-tournament-sold-out-2015-08-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-deal-countries-leave-hawaii-without-12-nation-trade-agreement-2015-08-04Prime Minister Stephen Harper was prepared to make a triumphant announcement Friday night about Canada joining the largest free-trade zone in...Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-deal-countries-leave-hawaii-without-12-nation-trade-agreement-2015-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-increase-go-capacity-on-lakeshore-lines-2015-08-04Ontario is partnering with the Canadian government to help to ease congestion at key crossings along the Lakeshore East and West GO Transit corridors...Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-increase-go-capacity-on-lakeshore-lines-2015-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-market-remains-healthy-economic-planning-associates-2015-08-04Demand for freight cars remains at a healthy level “in spite of a sluggish economy and extremely soft financial performances by the railroads,”...Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-market-remains-healthy-economic-planning-associates-2015-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-invest-in-ottawa-montreal-rail-upgrade-2015-08-04The Canadian Government is set to invest C$102.5m ($77.6m) over the next two years to improve the safety and efficiency of passenger operations on...Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-invest-in-ottawa-montreal-rail-upgrade-2015-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/door-still-open-to-include-airport-trim-road-rail-links-in-lrt-stage-2-plans-2015-08-04While there is not enough money in the city’s $1-billion contribution to fund Stage 2 of the light-rail plan to complete a rail link to Trim Road and...Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/door-still-open-to-include-airport-trim-road-rail-links-in-lrt-stage-2-plans-2015-08-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgrades-start-at-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-stations-in-canada-2015-07-31Transport operator TransLink and the governments of Canada and British Columbia (BC) have announced the start of upgrades at Metro Vancouver's...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-upgrades-start-at-metro-vancouvers-skytrain-stations-in-canada-2015-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-looking-to-asia-with-infrastructure-investments-2015-07-31OTTAWA—The Government of Canada has announced a $16.5 million investment in nine Asia-Pacific Gateway transportation infrastructure projects in B.C....Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-looking-to-asia-with-infrastructure-investments-2015-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-federal-parties-each-promise-1-billion-in-funding-for-ottawa-lrt-2015-07-31With rumours the federal election campaign will be officially underway come Sunday, three federal parties have promised they will be on board a $1...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/three-federal-parties-each-promise-1-billion-in-funding-for-ottawa-lrt-2015-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-extends-woman-of-the-year-nomination-deadline-to-aug-14-2015-07-31The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) has extended the deadline for nominating "Outstanding Woman of the Year" candidates. Nominations for the...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-extends-woman-of-the-year-nomination-deadline-to-aug-14-2015-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-not-in-a-recession-group-of-economists-says-2015-07-31Toronto—Canada’s economy may have been struggling over the first four months of 2015, but that does not prove it’s entered a recession, some of the...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-not-in-a-recession-group-of-economists-says-2015-07-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-eager-to-sign-tpp-before-election-campaign-2015-07-30OTTAWA—The Conservatives are anxiously hoping to sign off on a massive free-trade deal before kicking off an election campaign that’s expected to...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-eager-to-sign-tpp-before-election-campaign-2015-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-doug-craig-confident-that-go-trains-will-come-to-cambridge-2015-07-30Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig said meetings between regional representatives and Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca made a good case for bringing...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-doug-craig-confident-that-go-trains-will-come-to-cambridge-2015-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-urban-rail-gets-federal-funding-2015-07-30CANADA: The federal government announced on July 27 that it is to provide up to C$1bn for Stage 2 of the Light Rail Transit project in Ottawa. This...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-urban-rail-gets-federal-funding-2015-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-formalizes-rules-to-secure-trains-in-wake-of-lac-megantic-disaster-2015-07-30OTTAWA—Transport Canada has approved new rules surrounding the securing of trains in response to the Lac-Mégantic disaster that killed 47 in July of...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-formalizes-rules-to-secure-trains-in-wake-of-lac-megantic-disaster-2015-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-siemens-merger-would-make-a-lot-of-sense-analysts-say-2015-07-30A merger between the rail units of Bombardier Inc. and German conglomerate Siemens AG would “make a lot of sense,” according to a number of analysts,...Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-siemens-merger-would-make-a-lot-of-sense-analysts-say-2015-07-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-government-commemorates-the-intercolonial-railway-as-a-national-historic-event-2015-07-29MONCTON, NB, July 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Robert Goguen, member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq,...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-government-commemorates-the-intercolonial-railway-as-a-national-historic-event-2015-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-saved-from-publicly-testifying-on-state-of-canadas-books-2015-07-29OTTAWA—A Conservative-dominated parliamentary committee on July 27 voted against a process that would have likely called on Finance Minister Joe...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-saved-from-publicly-testifying-on-state-of-canadas-books-2015-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-island-railway-to-receive-federal-funds-for-upgrades-2015-07-29Canadian government officials reaffirmed plans to fund repairs to the Vancouver Island Railway, which has suspended passenger-rail service due to...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-island-railway-to-receive-federal-funds-for-upgrades-2015-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-the-2015-national-railway-day-conference-2015-07-29Registration is now open for our National Railway Day Conference that will be taking place on November 3 rd in Ottawa at the Fairmont Chateau...Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-the-2015-national-railway-day-conference-2015-07-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-the-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-talks-mean-for-canada-2015-07-28Trade ministers from 12 Pacific Rim countries are meeting Tuesday in Hawaii to begin four days of intensive negotiations on what is being called one...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-the-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-talks-mean-for-canada-2015-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-gives-preliminary-approval-of-two-cbtc-contracts-2015-07-28The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) gave preliminary approval to two contracts totaling $205.8 million to Siemens Industry Inc. and...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mta-gives-preliminary-approval-of-two-cbtc-contracts-2015-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-chided-over-bank-of-canada-comments-2015-07-28OTTAWA—The federal finance minister raised eyebrows last week by publicly sharing his opinion on monetary policy—not necessarily because of his view...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-chided-over-bank-of-canada-comments-2015-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-403m-eglinton-crosstown-maintenance-contract-2015-07-28BERLIN—Bombardier Transportation has won a contract to provide 30-years of maintenance on the Flexity Freedom light rail vehicles it will build for...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-403m-eglinton-crosstown-maintenance-contract-2015-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reserve-your-sponsorship-now-for-the-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-28Only a few spots remain, and sponsorship opportunities are going quickly for the 2 nd Annual CARS Golf Tournament taking place on September 15 th at...Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reserve-your-sponsorship-now-for-the-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-working-group-issues-transportation-improvement-recommendations-2015-07-27The Crop Logistics Working Group (CLWG) recently drafted its final report, which identifies ways to improve the grain handling and transportation...Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-grain-working-group-issues-transportation-improvement-recommendations-2015-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-new-ctrain-line-unveiled-at-funding-announcement-2015-07-27CALGARY – The federal government is contributing $1.53 billion towards the city’s Green Line transit project... To view the full article please click...Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plans-for-new-ctrain-line-unveiled-at-funding-announcement-2015-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-stakes-the-trade-deal-making-its-mark-on-40-per-cent-of-the-worlds-gdp-2015-07-27LONDON—Negotiators and trade ministers from 12 countries will sit down in Hawaii this weekend to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal...Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-stakes-the-trade-deal-making-its-mark-on-40-per-cent-of-the-worlds-gdp-2015-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-caisse-to-study-montreal-transport-proposals-2015-07-27CANADA: Two public transport projects in Montréal will be the first proposals studied by the CDPQ Infra subsidiary of public pension and insurance...Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/la-caisse-to-study-montreal-transport-proposals-2015-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-closure-reached-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-project-2015-07-27Crosslinx Transit Solutions General Partnership, a consortium comprised of Aecon Group Inc., ACS Infrastructure Canada, EllisDon, and SNC-Lavalin,...Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/financial-closure-reached-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-project-2015-07-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tender-issued-for-new-east-african-standard-gauge-line-2015-07-24THE governments of Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania have issued a request for expressions of interest from suitable qualified and experienced firms which...Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tender-issued-for-new-east-african-standard-gauge-line-2015-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-whole-new-look-for-via-rails-brockville-station-2015-07-24BROCKVILLE, ON, July 23, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Today's inauguration of the newly renovated Brockville station was attended by Gord Brown, Member of...Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-whole-new-look-for-via-rails-brockville-station-2015-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-run-1b-deficit-based-on-boc-forecast-2015-07-24OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada’s latest economic forecast puts the federal government on track to run a $1-billion deficit in 2015-16, casting doubt on...Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-government-to-run-1b-deficit-based-on-boc-forecast-2015-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-consolidates-technology-under-protran-brand-2015-07-24Worldwide rail infrastructure and maintenance firm Harsco Rail, a division of Harsco Corp., will move all its technology products and services under...Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-consolidates-technology-under-protran-brand-2015-07-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raising-capital-for-the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-the-largest-p3-project-in-ontario-2015-07-23About six weeks back Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx selected Crosslinx Transit Solutions as the preferred proponent for the $6-billion plus...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raising-capital-for-the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-the-largest-p3-project-in-ontario-2015-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trans-pacific-partnership-talks-enter-the-threats-stage-2015-07-23Ministers responsible for the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations meet in Maui July 28-31 to continue the talks. The consensus has been and...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trans-pacific-partnership-talks-enter-the-threats-stage-2015-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-minister-sends-cn-yard-proposal-to-environmental-review-panel-2015-07-23Leona Aglukkaq, minister of the environment for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Arctic Council, has referred an environmental...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-minister-sends-cn-yard-proposal-to-environmental-review-panel-2015-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-tories-pledge-1-billion-for-ottawas-rail-plans-2015-07-23The federal government is ready to give Ottawa $1 billion for its light-rail plans, Orléans MP Royal Galipeau told Mayor Jim Watson in a letter...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-tories-pledge-1-billion-for-ottawas-rail-plans-2015-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reserve-your-sponsorship-now-for-the-2nd-annual-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-23Only a few spots remain, and sponsorship opportunities are going quickly for the 2 nd Annual CARS Golf Tournament taking place on September 15 th at...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reserve-your-sponsorship-now-for-the-2nd-annual-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-announces-expanded-and-modernized-free-trade-agreement-with-israel-2015-07-22Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that negotiations toward an expanded and modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) have...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-announces-expanded-and-modernized-free-trade-agreement-with-israel-2015-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndps-thomas-mulcair-says-there-is-hope-for-manufacturing-sector-2015-07-22CAMBRIDGE, ONT. — New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair wants to convince Canadians the key to a healthier economy, at least when it comes to job...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndps-thomas-mulcair-says-there-is-hope-for-manufacturing-sector-2015-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-posts-record-quarterly-or-and-net-income-2015-07-22Canadian Pacific Railway on July 21, 2015 posted its highest-ever net income and lowest-ever operating ratio for a second quarter... To view the full...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-posts-record-quarterly-or-and-net-income-2015-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-greyhound-may-team-up-with-shared-edmonton-depot-2015-07-22EDMONTON - Greyhound is looking at putting its new Edmonton bus depot next to the Via Rail Canada station, a city official said Monday... To view the...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-and-greyhound-may-team-up-with-shared-edmonton-depot-2015-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-job-losses-hit-canadas-rail-sector-2015-07-22CALGARY - Up to 900 people are expected to lose their jobs at Canada's two largest railways due to falling shipments of oil, grain and coal... To...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/major-job-losses-hit-canadas-rail-sector-2015-07-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-to-expand-crude-oil-market-natural-resources-minister-2015-07-21HALIFAX—Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford says Canada needs to expand its market opportunities for crude oil now that a deal on Iran’s nuclear...Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-needs-to-expand-crude-oil-market-natural-resources-minister-2015-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-quebec-to-undergo-60-million-upgrade-2015-07-21QUEBEC CITY, Que.—More than $60 million in federal funding has been allotted for a new deep water multi-purpose terminal at the Port of Quebec... To...Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-of-quebec-to-undergo-60-million-upgrade-2015-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-profit-rises-sticks-with-full-year-forecast-2015-07-21Canadian National Railway Co. reported stronger than expected second-quarter earnings and said it continues to expect double-digit growth in earnings...Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-profit-rises-sticks-with-full-year-forecast-2015-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-nominates-ring-of-fire-infrastructure-for-build-canada-funding-2015-07-21Ontario is formally asking the federal government to match its $1-billion transportation infrastructure investment in the Ring of Fire... To view the...Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-nominates-ring-of-fire-infrastructure-for-build-canada-funding-2015-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2015-national-railway-day-conference-2015-07-21November 7th marks National Railway Day in Canada. This was the day the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie,...Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2015-national-railway-day-conference-2015-07-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-work-with-south-korea-on-transportation-2015-07-20OTTAWA—Canada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Action Plan with South Korea to promote cooperation in the transport field... To view the...Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-to-work-with-south-korea-on-transportation-2015-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadline-nears-for-lriws-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-nominations-2015-07-20It's not too late to nominate a woman in railroading for the "Outstanding Woman of the Year Award," which the League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW)...Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/deadline-nears-for-lriws-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-nominations-2015-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-ratifies-five-year-agreement-with-teamsters-rail-2015-07-20Northland Transportation Commission (Ontario Northland) and Teamsters Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC MWED) ratified a...Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-ratifies-five-year-agreement-with-teamsters-rail-2015-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-wings-to-rail-lrt-to-the-airport-is-an-economic-booster-ottawa-cant-do-without-2015-07-20Whenever he visits another city such as Vancouver, Mark Laroche takes rapid rail transit from the airport to his destination.... To view the full...Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/from-wings-to-rail-lrt-to-the-airport-is-an-economic-booster-ottawa-cant-do-without-2015-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transits-new-hamilton-station-opens-2015-07-20Hamilton, Ont., located at the western end of Lake Ontario some 40 miles beyond Toronto, has received its second GO Transit station, named West...Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transits-new-hamilton-station-opens-2015-07-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-2015-07-17Bombardier Inc. announced today the appointment of John Di Bert as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 10,...Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-2015-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spurring-a-manufacturing-boom-in-quebec-could-take-more-than-just-a-weak-canadian-dollar-2015-07-17MONTREAL – For BONE Structure, a Laval, Que.-based home designer and builder, the U.S. building permits it expects in the coming days are arriving at...Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/spurring-a-manufacturing-boom-in-quebec-could-take-more-than-just-a-weak-canadian-dollar-2015-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tension-builds-between-canada-us-over-tpp-deal-2015-07-17The U.S. government is frustrated with Canada over Pacific Rim trade talks because it believes Ottawa promised greater foreign access to its dairy...Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tension-builds-between-canada-us-over-tpp-deal-2015-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-sponsorship-opportunities-2015-07-17Only a few spots remain, and sponsorship opportunities are going quickly in the 2 nd Annual CARS Golf Tournament! If you haven’t reserved your spot,...Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-sponsorship-opportunities-2015-07-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-weighing-several-financing-options-for-broadway-subway-line-2015-07-16Mayor Gregor Robertson says he has staff looking at all possible ways for Vancouver to finance its one-third share of a Broadway subway line,...Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-weighing-several-financing-options-for-broadway-subway-line-2015-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/linking-canadian-production-to-global-market-vital-to-countrys-natural-gas-industry-capp-says-2015-07-16CALGARY—Canada needs to connect to global liquid natural gas markets to avoid a decade of decline in natural gas production, the Canadian Association...Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/linking-canadian-production-to-global-market-vital-to-countrys-natural-gas-industry-capp-says-2015-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-canada-limited-announces-sensible-short-term-solution-to-resume-passenger-train-2015-07-16Railmark Canada Limited announced today that late this afternoon it had offered a sensible, short term solution to resume the passenger train service...Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-canada-limited-announces-sensible-short-term-solution-to-resume-passenger-train-2015-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate-to-05-slashes-economic-outlook-2015-07-16OTTAWA — It was widely predicted, and now the Bank of Canada has joined private-sector analysts in acknowledging the economy likely slipped into...Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate-to-05-slashes-economic-outlook-2015-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-draft-of-the-national-standard-of-canada-for-design-2015-07-16The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the proposed draft of the National Standard of Canada for Design, manufacture and use of...Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-draft-of-the-national-standard-of-canada-for-design-2015-07-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heritage-park-offers-luxury-dining-in-old-cp-rail-car-2015-07-15A Canadian Pacific rail car built in 1929 has been brought back into service as a luxury dining car at Heritage Park Historical Village, the living...Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/heritage-park-offers-luxury-dining-in-old-cp-rail-car-2015-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industry-canada-report-paints-gloomy-picture-of-manufacturing-2015-07-15As the Harper government touted the "good news" of a big rebound in Canada's manufacturing sector, an internal report painted a more pessimistic...Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industry-canada-report-paints-gloomy-picture-of-manufacturing-2015-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-to-cut-or-not-to-cut-2015-07-15It came as a shock to just about everyone when Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz announced the central bank would lower its benchmark lending...Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-to-cut-or-not-to-cut-2015-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyab-partners-with-predikto-on-leader-improvements-2015-07-15Predikto, Inc. announced on July 14, 2015 a new collaborative effort, where New York Air Brake, Inc. (NYAB) will incorporate the company’s...Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nyab-partners-with-predikto-on-leader-improvements-2015-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-stays-silent-on-potential-tpp-concessions-2015-07-15Trade Minister Ed Fast is pushing back at U.S. efforts to goad Canada into spelling out how it might open dairy and poultry markets to more foreign...Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-stays-silent-on-potential-tpp-concessions-2015-07-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aars-offers-scholarship-for-railway-management-course-2015-07-14The American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS) has announced a call for applications for the Michigan State University Railway...Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aars-offers-scholarship-for-railway-management-course-2015-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-discusses-arbutus-rail-line-operating-plan-with-vancouver-2015-07-14Canadian Pacific recently met with officials from the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, to discuss its operating plan for the Arbutus corridor...Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-discusses-arbutus-rail-line-operating-plan-with-vancouver-2015-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-blames-external-factors-for-canadas-economic-downturn-2015-07-14PICKERING, Ont.—Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government will react with “strong fiscal discipline” to the “downturn” in the Canadian...Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-blames-external-factors-for-canadas-economic-downturn-2015-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-favours-infrastructure-projects-to-conservative-ridings-2015-07-14The federal government has funnelled 83 per cent of the projects under its signature infrastructure fund to Conservative-held ridings, according to...Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-favours-infrastructure-projects-to-conservative-ridings-2015-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-expected-to-temper-2015-outlook-2015-07-14Canada’s sluggish economy and lower volumes of coal, grain and energy-related products could undermine the lofty 2015 earnings goals for the...Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-expected-to-temper-2015-outlook-2015-07-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukraine-pm-to-visit-ottawa-as-trade-deal-set-to-be-signed-2015-07-13Ukraine’s prime minister will lead a high-level delegation to Ottawa this week with the intention of completing a free trade agreement with Canada......Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ukraine-pm-to-visit-ottawa-as-trade-deal-set-to-be-signed-2015-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-help-fund-port-saint-john-modernization-project-2015-07-13Canadian government officials announced earlier this week $68.3 million (in Canadian dollars) in federal funding for the Port Saint John...Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-help-fund-port-saint-john-modernization-project-2015-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-meets-with-cp-rail-no-talk-of-buying-arbutus-corridor-2015-07-13The City of Vancouver wasn’t inspired to make CP Rail a better offer for the Arbutus corridor after a Friday meeting with the railway to discuss the...Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-meets-with-cp-rail-no-talk-of-buying-arbutus-corridor-2015-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-group-established-to-examine-two-transit-rail-projects-in-montreal-2015-07-13Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec yesterday announced the establishment of a new subsidiary as it begins the evaluation process for two...Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-group-established-to-examine-two-transit-rail-projects-in-montreal-2015-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-releases-annual-conference-agenda-2015-07-13MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 22, 2015 – The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) has released the agenda for its annual conference , which will be...Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-releases-annual-conference-agenda-2015-07-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-wants-to-build-a-200km-long-undersea-tunnel-to-america-2015-07-10China likes trains. Its latest idea is to drive a railway route from Beijing to America via Russia, running under the Bering Strait to Alaska, Canada...Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-wants-to-build-a-200km-long-undersea-tunnel-to-america-2015-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/survey-says-complex-hazmat-transport-regs-would-even-challenge-einstein-2015-07-10Is complying with the multitude of regulations for the transport of hazardous materials.. Read full articleFri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/survey-says-complex-hazmat-transport-regs-would-even-challenge-einstein-2015-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gerry-weber-to-speak-at-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-10Gerry Weber, Vice-President Supply, Fleet and Fuel Management, CN has been confirmed to speak at our 2 nd annual golf tournament! Mr. Weber will...Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gerry-weber-to-speak-at-cars-golf-tournament-2015-07-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporail-to-launch-exhibition-on-rail-safety-in-april-2016-2015-07-09To read full article click here .Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exporail-to-launch-exhibition-on-rail-safety-in-april-2016-2015-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-infrastructure-funding-mostly-spent-in-conservative-ridings-2015-07-09The New Building Canada Fund, a $14-billion fund to support projects that “promote economic growth, job creation, and productivity,” is mostly doing...Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-infrastructure-funding-mostly-spent-in-conservative-ridings-2015-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-votes-on-fully-funded-hurontario-main-lrt-2015-07-09Brampton is ready to decide on its transit future in a vote that may change the look and direction of the city for generations to come... To read...Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-votes-on-fully-funded-hurontario-main-lrt-2015-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-looks-to-private-investment-to-fund-transit-projects-2015-07-09METRO VANCOUVER -- As Metro Vancouver mayors scramble to come up with new funding sources for transportation, Surrey is looking to private investment...Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-looks-to-private-investment-to-fund-transit-projects-2015-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ed-fast-to-join-trade-ministers-at-tpp-talks-in-hawaii-this-month-2015-07-09Read more http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ed-fast-to-join-trade-ministers-at-tpp-talks-in-hawaii-this-month-1.3143323Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ed-fast-to-join-trade-ministers-at-tpp-talks-in-hawaii-this-month-2015-07-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-introduces-new-grain-products-for-2015-16-crop-year-2015-07-08In preparing for the upcoming harvest and continuing to look for ways to innovate and develop new approaches to doing business... To read full...Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-introduces-new-grain-products-for-2015-16-crop-year-2015-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raitt-highlights-rail-safety-changes-made-since-lac-megantic-tragedy-2015-07-08Canada's Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt and other Canadian officials yesterday marked the second anniversary of the deadly train derailment in...Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/raitt-highlights-rail-safety-changes-made-since-lac-megantic-tragedy-2015-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-confidence-in-canada-divided-along-oil-lines-2015-07-08OTTAWA—There is a divide in business confidence across the country as low oil prices weigh on the outlook for some regions more than others,...Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-confidence-in-canada-divided-along-oil-lines-2015-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-warns-canadas-lng-bonanza-might-not-come-to-pass-2015-07-08CALGARY—A new report by the Carbon Tracker Initiative is throwing some cold water on Canada’s liquefied natural gas ambitions. To read full article...Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-warns-canadas-lng-bonanza-might-not-come-to-pass-2015-07-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-completes-toronto-union-station-renovation-project-2015-07-07Federal and provincial officials joined members of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to mark the completion a CA$137.5 million (US$108.8 million)...Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-completes-toronto-union-station-renovation-project-2015-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-wind-powered-lrt-is-an-incredibly-successful-system-2015-07-07The CTrain in Calgary is one of the greatest examples of electrified transport in Canada... To read full article click here.Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-wind-powered-lrt-is-an-incredibly-successful-system-2015-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-hires-new-vp-transportation-program-director-2015-07-07Parsons has hired David Nichols, former Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) , as Vice President, Transportation Program...Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-hires-new-vp-transportation-program-director-2015-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-looking-for-energy-industry-growth-in-india-2015-07-07CALGARY—Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Greg Rickford, and India’s Minister of State for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Dharmendra...Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-government-looking-for-energy-industry-growth-in-india-2015-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elimination-of-tariffs-under-ceta-to-add-14-billion-to-canadian-goods-exports-to-europe-by-2022-2015-07-07OTTAWA , July 7, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's goods exports are expected to grow by $1.4 billion by 2022 due to reduced tariffs through the Canada-European...Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/elimination-of-tariffs-under-ceta-to-add-14-billion-to-canadian-goods-exports-to-europe-by-2022-2015-07-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-has-fallen-so-far-behind-on-public-transit-2015-07-06Inadequate public transit has become as Canadian as maple syrup, and cities are struggling to find affordable solutions... To read full article click...Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-canada-has-fallen-so-far-behind-on-public-transit-2015-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-rafferty-from-the-house-another-canadian-recession-2015-07-06OTTAWA – POLITICS – This past week new figures were released by Statistics Canada that show we are on the verge of a new recession in this country -...Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-rafferty-from-the-house-another-canadian-recession-2015-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-would-reshape-stock-portfolios-alongside-trade-flows-2015-07-06WASHINGTON – Buy Japan. Buy Vietnam. Buy U.S. media stocks. Buy Mexican food stocks. Sell China. To read full article click here .Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tpp-would-reshape-stock-portfolios-alongside-trade-flows-2015-07-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lags-on-business-innovation-despite-billions-of-incentive-dollars-2015-07-03OTTAWA—Spending billions of public dollars over two decades has done little to reverse Canada’s long decline in the key economic category of business...Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-lags-on-business-innovation-despite-billions-of-incentive-dollars-2015-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-means-yes-in-surrey-mayor-hepner-says-lrt-still-on-track-despite-transit-tax-rejection-2015-07-03Surrey’s mayor vows she’ll press on with plans for light rail transit in her growing city even though Surrey residents voted nearly two to one...Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/no-means-yes-in-surrey-mayor-hepner-says-lrt-still-on-track-despite-transit-tax-rejection-2015-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-is-a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-2015-07-03City building frequently requires a leap of faith and vision... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lrt-is-a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-2015-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-alerts-at-railway-crossings-would-help-canadians-rail-safety-group-2015-07-03Canadian drivers would benefit from getting digital map alerts when they approach railway crossings, the head of a national railway safety group...Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/digital-alerts-at-railway-crossings-would-help-canadians-rail-safety-group-2015-07-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paterson-to-build-new-grain-loading-facility-on-cp-line-2015-07-02Paterson Grain plans to build a new unit train loading facility in Daysland, Alberta, along a Canadian Pacific line... To view the full article...Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paterson-to-build-new-grain-loading-facility-on-cp-line-2015-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-achieves-goal-of-at-least-20-gross-margin-in-3q-2015-07-02The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (GBRX), Lake Oswego, Ore., released its financial results July 1, 2015, for its third fiscal quarter, which ended on...Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-achieves-goal-of-at-least-20-gross-margin-in-3q-2015-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-will-bring-good-tidings-for-atlantic-canada-says-ernst-young-2015-07-02ST. JOHN’S—While the oil and gas industry is dealing with crude price challenges, good things are on the horizon for the industry in Atlantic Canada,...Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ceta-will-bring-good-tidings-for-atlantic-canada-says-ernst-young-2015-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-disaster-led-to-transport-canada-shakeup-says-minister-lisa-raitt-2015-07-02Transport Minister Lisa Raitt says the department overseeing rail safety has undergone significant changes and new marching orders since the...Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lac-megantic-disaster-led-to-transport-canada-shakeup-says-minister-lisa-raitt-2015-07-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cisco-seeks-to-simplify-rail-digitalisation-2015-06-30CISCO, a US IT specialist, has launched its internet of things system based on six technology pillars which, when combined together, should help to...Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cisco-seeks-to-simplify-rail-digitalisation-2015-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/airport-open-to-funding-lrt-ceo-2015-06-30The Ottawa International Airport Authority is “willing to put some skin in the game” in funding a rail link, the CEO said Monday... To view the full...Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/airport-open-to-funding-lrt-ceo-2015-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-launches-projected-9-billion-maritime-strategy-to-make-montreal-a-top-north-american-shipping-hub-2015-06-30MONTREAL – Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard officially launched the Liberal’s Maritime Strategy on Monday, presenting a blueprint for an estimated...Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-launches-projected-9-billion-maritime-strategy-to-make-montreal-a-top-north-american-shipping-hub-2015-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-approves-ottawa-light-rail-transits-3-billion-second-phase-design-2015-06-30The second stretch of Ottawa’s light rail transit project is one step closer to becoming a reality for transit riders... To view the full article...Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/committee-approves-ottawa-light-rail-transits-3-billion-second-phase-design-2015-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-appoints-new-directors-and-officers-2015-06-30The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) has announced the election of Paul Brum, Gord Strilchuk and Scott Diercks to its Board of...Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-appoints-new-directors-and-officers-2015-06-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-a-major-investment-at-the-port-of-trois-rivieres-2015-06-29TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, June 28, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and...Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/government-of-canada-announces-a-major-investment-at-the-port-of-trois-rivieres-2015-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-contract-to-provide-162-movia-vehicles-to-indias-delhi-metro-2015-06-29Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a contract to supply 162 BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro cars to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd...Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-contract-to-provide-162-movia-vehicles-to-indias-delhi-metro-2015-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-volume-essentially-flat-through-years-first-24-weeks-2015-06-29North American rail volume on 13 reporting U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads for the first 24 weeks of 2015 was 16,950,429 carloads and intermodal...Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-volume-essentially-flat-through-years-first-24-weeks-2015-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cambridge-mayor-pitches-new-rail-bypass-line-to-boost-go-service-2015-06-29Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig is seeking support from city council to join Mississauga, Milton and Toronto in commissioning a study that he says would...Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cambridge-mayor-pitches-new-rail-bypass-line-to-boost-go-service-2015-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-announces-the-appointment-of-new-directors-and-new-officers-2015-06-29The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers is pleased to announce the election of Paul Brum, Gord Strilchuk and Scott Diercks to its Board of...Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-association-of-railway-suppliers-announces-the-appointment-of-new-directors-and-new-officers-2015-06-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporter-optimism-reaches-10-year-high-2015-06-26OTTAWA—Canadian companies are feeling optimistic about international business opportunities in the next six months, an new Export Development Canada...Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-exporter-optimism-reaches-10-year-high-2015-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-cn-to-report-second-quarter-2015-financial-and-operating-results-on-july-20-2015-2015-06-26MONTREAL, June 25, 2015 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its second-quarter 2015 financial and operating results on July 20, 2015, at...Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advisory-cn-to-report-second-quarter-2015-financial-and-operating-results-on-july-20-2015-2015-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-prepared-to-levy-penalties-for-non-ptc-compliance-2015-06-26Positive Train Control (PTC) was again in the spotlight this week, as the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on...Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-prepared-to-levy-penalties-for-non-ptc-compliance-2015-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-investment-coming-2015-06-26In the hit song Love and Marriage, Frank Sinatra sings that when it comes to “love and marriage…you can’t have one without the other.” Sinatra...Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-transit-investment-coming-2015-06-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/leading-shippers-and-rail-executives-to-participate-in-mars-summer-meeting-2015-06-25The program and speaker lineup for this year’s Summer Meeting of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS), which is set to take place July...Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/leading-shippers-and-rail-executives-to-participate-in-mars-summer-meeting-2015-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-new-pedestrian-tunnel-2015-06-25The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) late last week opened a new pedestrian tunnel at the Vendome multimodal hub... To view the full article...Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-unveils-new-pedestrian-tunnel-2015-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/congress-victory-moves-obamas-pacific-trade-pact-forward-2015-06-25Legislation vital to securing the largest U.S. trade deal in decades was passed by the Senate on Wednesday by a comfortable margin, advancing...Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/congress-victory-moves-obamas-pacific-trade-pact-forward-2015-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-ramps-up-wheel-production-capacity-2015-06-25Amsted Rail is making a significant capital investment in its Griffin wheel facilities that will boost wheel capacity more than 10% across its five...Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amsted-rail-ramps-up-wheel-production-capacity-2015-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-opportunities-in-india-require-patience-and-persistence-2015-06-25India became the fastest growing large economy in the world last quarter, pushing China down into second spot, according to official data... To view...Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/export-opportunities-in-india-require-patience-and-persistence-2015-06-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diplomats-gather-in-washington-for-trans-pacific-partnership-talks-2015-06-24WASHINGTON -- The on-again off-again negotiations for the biggest trade agreement in history are about to get serious, foreign diplomats gathered in...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/diplomats-gather-in-washington-for-trans-pacific-partnership-talks-2015-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-disappointed-with-minister-of-transports-comments-on-ongoing-transport-canada-investigation-2015-06-24CALGARY, June 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) is profoundly disappointed with the Minister of Transport's comments regarding an ongoing...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-disappointed-with-minister-of-transports-comments-on-ongoing-transport-canada-investigation-2015-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-urge-senators-to-oppose-increase-in-truck-size-and-weight-2015-06-24The Railway Supply Institute, Inc. (RSI) has issued an urgent Legislative Action Alert requesting that action be taken to oppose any legislation......Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-urge-senators-to-oppose-increase-in-truck-size-and-weight-2015-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-2015-06-24The purpose of this message is to advise you that the Railway Safety Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations, which came into force April 1,...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-2015-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-executive-director-sylvia-newell-to-speak-at-lriw-conference-railway-interchange-2015-2015-06-24The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) released the agenda for its annual conference, which will be held in conjunction with Railway Interchange...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-executive-director-sylvia-newell-to-speak-at-lriw-conference-railway-interchange-2015-2015-06-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-finalizes-4b-champlain-bridge-deal-2015-06-23MONTREAL—An SNC-Lavalin-led consortium has finalized a nearly $4-billion agreement with Ottawa to build a new Champlain Bridge in Montreal... To view...Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-finalizes-4b-champlain-bridge-deal-2015-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/charges-made-in-connection-with-lac-megantic-train-derailment-2015-06-23Transport Canada has uncovered serious violations in connection with the horrific 2013 oil train derailment in Lac-Mégantic under the Railway Safety...Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/charges-made-in-connection-with-lac-megantic-train-derailment-2015-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-citys-lrt-expansion-plans-2015-06-23The city’s finance committee will be asked to approve spending $7 million more to develop the second phase of light rail now that an environmental...Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/full-steam-ahead-for-citys-lrt-expansion-plans-2015-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-70-sold-out-2015-06-23Only a few spots remain for the CARS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Gerry Weber, Vice-President Supply, Fleet and Fuel Management, CN confirmed! Mr....Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-2nd-annual-golf-tournament-70-sold-out-2015-06-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-team-selected-by-nysdec-to-help-develop-response-plans-for-crude-oil-transportation-incidents-2015-06-22PASADENA, CA (June 18, 2015) – Parsons is pleased to announce that its team—consisting of OBG and Gallagher Marine Systems—has been selected by the...Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-team-selected-by-nysdec-to-help-develop-response-plans-for-crude-oil-transportation-incidents-2015-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pledges-to-cover-one-third-of-torontos-proposed-smarttrack-line-2015-06-22The government of Canada committed to provide approximately CA$2.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) toward Toronto's SmartTrack regional express rail surface...Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pledges-to-cover-one-third-of-torontos-proposed-smarttrack-line-2015-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canpotex-orders-700-new-railcars-from-national-steel-car-2015-06-22SASKATOON—Potash consortium Canpotex has selected Hamilton, Ont.’s National Steel Car to manufacture 700 new rail cars specially designed to...Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canpotex-orders-700-new-railcars-from-national-steel-car-2015-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-corridor-to-canadas-north-examined-in-new-project-2015-06-22With the aim of spurring northern economic development and ending regulatory gridlock on resource projects, an ambitious research project announced...Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/infrastructure-corridor-to-canadas-north-examined-in-new-project-2015-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-approved-to-strengthen-rail-safety-in-canada-2015-06-22Legislation aimed at improving railroad safety and crude-by-rail practices in Canada has become law, Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt announced... To...Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-approved-to-strengthen-rail-safety-in-canada-2015-06-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-75-of-canadians-unaware-it-exists-2015-06-18OTTAWA—It’s the biggest free trade deal Canadians never heard of... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-75-of-canadians-unaware-it-exists-2015-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-expands-mou-efforts-to-port-of-new-orleans-2015-06-18Immediately following the signing of a similar agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority, CN on June 17, 2015 signed a memorandum of...Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-expands-mou-efforts-to-port-of-new-orleans-2015-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-unveils-10-minute-or-better-transit-service-plan-2015-06-18The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on Monday announced a series of improvements to transit service in the city. To read full article please click...Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-unveils-10-minute-or-better-transit-service-plan-2015-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-doug-craig-to-pitch-province-on-cambridge-go-train-line-2015-06-18Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig will meet with provincial Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca at the end of July to pitch the idea of GO train service...Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-doug-craig-to-pitch-province-on-cambridge-go-train-line-2015-06-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-inks-mou-with-alabama-port-authority-to-prep-for-panama-canal-expansion-2015-06-17CN yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Alabama State Port Authority that is intended to improve the Port of Mobile's access to...Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-inks-mou-with-alabama-port-authority-to-prep-for-panama-canal-expansion-2015-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-warns-of-steeper-than-expected-oilpatch-job-losses-2015-06-17CALGARY—An industry group says low commodity prices and regulatory uncertainty will mean even greater job losses in the oilpatch this year than it...Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/group-warns-of-steeper-than-expected-oilpatch-job-losses-2015-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-and-teamsters-rail-reach-agreement-for-mow-employees-2015-06-17Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (Ontario Northland) and Teamsters Rail Conference Maintenance of Way Employees Division (TCRC MWED) have...Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-northland-and-teamsters-rail-reach-agreement-for-mow-employees-2015-06-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-a-third-coast-opportunity-2015-06-16CN, the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals Mobile, LLC on June 15, 2015 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Port of...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-cn-a-third-coast-opportunity-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-looks-to-raise-3-billion-for-track-construction-2015-06-16A VIA Rail proposal to raise $3 billion in private investment to buy and build dedicated passenger tracks along the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-looks-to-raise-3-billion-for-track-construction-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2015-06-16The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is seeking nominations for its 2015 "Outstanding Woman of the Year" award... To view the full article...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-confederation-line-kicks-off-track-installation-with-laying-of-first-rail-2015-06-16Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament (Ottawa–Orléans), Bob Chiarelli, Member of Provincial Parliament (Ottawa West–Nepean) and Ottawa Mayor Jim...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/o-train-confederation-line-kicks-off-track-installation-with-laying-of-first-rail-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-plan-to-purchase-up-to-853000-common-shares-through-private-agreements-under-its-share-repurchase-program-2015-06-16CALGARY, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) CP, -0.06% announced today that it intends to purchase for cancellation...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-announces-plan-to-purchase-up-to-853000-common-shares-through-private-agreements-under-its-share-repurchase-program-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-marks-changes-to-aftermarket-service-team-2015-06-16After more than 31 years working for Harsco Rail in several customer related service roles, Tom Totzke will retire May 31, 2015... To view the full...Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-rail-marks-changes-to-aftermarket-service-team-2015-06-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mega-african-trade-bloc-paves-way-for-continental-commerce-2015-06-15A $1.2 trillion free-trade area stretching across 26 African countries from Cape Town to Cairo is a stepping stone to uniting the poorest continent...Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mega-african-trade-bloc-paves-way-for-continental-commerce-2015-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/great-lakes-st-lawrence-region-to-continue-driving-canadian-us-economy-2015-06-15QUEBEC CITY — There is little question of the economic importance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region. If it were a country, the region would rank...Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/great-lakes-st-lawrence-region-to-continue-driving-canadian-us-economy-2015-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/should-pearson-be-the-union-station-of-the-west-gta-2015-06-15Just as the new Union Pearson Express (UPX) train launches, airport officials are warning of a looming ground transportation crisis... To view the...Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/should-pearson-be-the-union-station-of-the-west-gta-2015-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-to-roll-out-pre-election-infrastructure-spending-spree-2015-06-15The Conservative government is preparing an infrastructure spending spree in the runup to the fall election, as federal and provincial sources...Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-to-roll-out-pre-election-infrastructure-spending-spree-2015-06-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gta-mayors-back-cambridge-go-train-effort-2015-06-12A local delegation that plans to converge on Queen’s Park this summer to lobby for Cambridge GO train service has garnered the support of leaders in...Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gta-mayors-back-cambridge-go-train-effort-2015-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-reiterates-push-toward-ptc-2015-06-12As the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held the latest in a growing collection of hearings on Positive Train Control, the Association...Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-reiterates-push-toward-ptc-2015-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-price-drop-leaves-canadas-economy-more-vulnerable-to-shock-says-boc-2015-06-12OTTAWA—The still-uncertain fallout from the steep drop in oil prices has left the country’s financial system more vulnerable to any significant...Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-price-drop-leaves-canadas-economy-more-vulnerable-to-shock-says-boc-2015-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-shipments-set-to-boom-study-finds-2015-06-12Shipments of petroleum-related products by rail could nearly triple in Western Canada and double in Eastern Canada over the next eight years... To...Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-by-rail-shipments-set-to-boom-study-finds-2015-06-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-you-want-lrt-and-also-oppose-the-sale-of-hydro-one-2015-06-11Anyone who wants to see light-rail transit (LRT) in Hamilton should think hard before they oppose the privatization of Hydro One, says a west-end...Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/can-you-want-lrt-and-also-oppose-the-sale-of-hydro-one-2015-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ntsb-amtrak-engineer-was-not-using-his-cell-phone-2015-06-11The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced this morning that the engineer involved in the fatal Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia last...Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ntsb-amtrak-engineer-was-not-using-his-cell-phone-2015-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-defends-grain-rates-at-stb-hearing-2015-06-11Testifying at a June 10, 2015 Surface Transportation Board hearing on the shipment of grain by rail, representatives from the Association of American...Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-defends-grain-rates-at-stb-hearing-2015-06-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-25-years-well-wonder-why-we-didnt-build-lrt-sooner-mayor-2015-06-10Light rail transit will have growing pains, but eventually, Hamilton will wonder why it didn't build it 25 years ago... To view the full article...Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/in-25-years-well-wonder-why-we-didnt-build-lrt-sooner-mayor-2015-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-safety-advisory-to-prevent-speeding-passenger-trains-2015-06-10The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety advisory recommending actions that passenger railroads take to prevent trains from...Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-issues-safety-advisory-to-prevent-speeding-passenger-trains-2015-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-caught-between-crumbling-infrastructure-and-growing-calls-for-transit-2015-06-10As a decision looms on part of Toronto’s aging Gardiner Expressway, cities across the country are facing their own difficult choices about building...Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-caught-between-crumbling-infrastructure-and-growing-calls-for-transit-2015-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-exhibits-sell-out-2015-06-10Railway Interchange 2015 host associations say they are gearing up for the biggest event to-date... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-exhibits-sell-out-2015-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-aecon-consortium-awarded-5-billion-eglinton-crosstown-project-2015-06-10The Ontario government has confirmed the selection of an SNC-Lavalin and Aecon consortium to build Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit...Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-aecon-consortium-awarded-5-billion-eglinton-crosstown-project-2015-06-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-teams-up-with-cme-for-youth-skills-training-plan-2015-06-09MISSISSAUGA, Ont.—Automation technology company Siemens has joined the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the federal government on a...Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-teams-up-with-cme-for-youth-skills-training-plan-2015-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cfib-urges-new-deal-to-create-free-trade-within-canada-2015-06-09The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is pushing for a new deal to reduce internal trade barriers as provincial trade ministers prepare to...Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cfib-urges-new-deal-to-create-free-trade-within-canada-2015-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-raitt-proposes-changes-to-dangerous-goods-transportation-regs-2015-06-09Canada's Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt late last week proposed amending regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods... To view the...Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-raitt-proposes-changes-to-dangerous-goods-transportation-regs-2015-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-no-policy-change-following-release-of-technical-reports-on-truck-size-and-weight-2015-06-09The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a series of technical reports on truck size and weight for peer review and public comment as a...Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-no-policy-change-following-release-of-technical-reports-on-truck-size-and-weight-2015-06-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-part-8-reporting-requirements-2015-06-08A proposed amendment to Part 8, Reporting Requirements, of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) will be published in...Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-part-8-reporting-requirements-2015-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-welcomes-caitlin-singfield-to-the-team-2015-06-08We are pleased to inform you that Caitlin Singfield has now joined the CARS office on a part-time basis. Caitlin will be responsible for all...Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-welcomes-caitlin-singfield-to-the-team-2015-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dot-117-defined-2015-06-08The wait for a new tank car specification is over. Now comes the “fun” part: Retrofits to older cars, and potentially onerous operating rules... To...Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dot-117-defined-2015-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-uses-g7-summit-to-push-for-canada-eu-free-trade-agreement-2015-06-08Prime Minister Stephen Harper used Sunday's opening of the G7 summit to push European leaders to ratify the comprehensive Canada-EU free trade...Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-uses-g7-summit-to-push-for-canada-eu-free-trade-agreement-2015-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gerry-weber-kicks-off-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-2015-06-08Gerry Weber, Vice-President Supply, Fleet and Fuel Management, CN confirmed! Mr. Weber will speak to our suppliers during the morning of the CARS...Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gerry-weber-kicks-off-the-cars-annual-golf-tournament-2015-06-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carload-traffic-takes-a-dive-intermodal-gets-another-rise-2015-06-05In reporting weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for May 2015 and the first five months of 2015, the Association of American Railroads...Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/carload-traffic-takes-a-dive-intermodal-gets-another-rise-2015-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-journey-a-quick-history-of-shipping-grain-to-port-by-rail-2015-06-05From Prairie farm to ocean port, our rail lines still shock the imagination with their engineering and bravado... To view the full article please...Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-journey-a-quick-history-of-shipping-grain-to-port-by-rail-2015-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-energy-to-pay-75-million-for-alberta-rail-loading-terminal-2015-06-05Cenovus Energy Inc. has agreed to pay $75-million for a rail-loading terminal in Alberta, even as lower crude prices challenge the economics of...Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cenovus-energy-to-pay-75-million-for-alberta-rail-loading-terminal-2015-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-looks-to-private-investment-for-3-billion-dedicated-track-plan-2015-06-05The head of Via Rail Canada Inc. brought his pitch for private investment to Toronto on Thursday, promoting a chance to reshape the money-losing...Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-looks-to-private-investment-for-3-billion-dedicated-track-plan-2015-06-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oecd-trims-its-forecast-canadas-2015-growth-2015-06-04PARIS—The OECD has trimmed its 2015 economic growth forecast for Canada, citing weaker investment in the energy sector following the plunge in oil...Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oecd-trims-its-forecast-canadas-2015-growth-2015-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-require-ontario-megaproject-bidders-to-set-up-recruitment-programs-2015-06-04In a move that could create hundreds of skilled-trade apprenticeships and construction jobs in priority neighbourhoods... To view the full article...Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-rules-require-ontario-megaproject-bidders-to-set-up-recruitment-programs-2015-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-celebrates-25-years-2015-06-04It’s been 25 years since Rocky Mountaineer put its first train on the rails, betting that tourists would be willing to splurge on the comfort of...Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rocky-mountaineer-celebrates-25-years-2015-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-go-rail-expansion-good-news-niagara-officials-2015-06-04NIAGARA — The announcement by the province that GO Transit commuter rail service on the key Lakeshore West line will be extended to a new station at...Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-go-rail-expansion-good-news-niagara-officials-2015-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-ctc-launches-litigation-intervention-effort-2015-06-04The Railway Supply Institute Committee on Tank Cars (RSI-CTC) says it has moved to intervene in pending litigation in three federal courts to support...Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-ctc-launches-litigation-intervention-effort-2015-06-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-leading-manufacturing-growth-says-rbc-survey-2015-06-03TORONTO—Canada’s manufacturing sector is still feeling the impact of the oil and gas downturn but there are signs of improvement in Ontario... To...Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-leading-manufacturing-growth-says-rbc-survey-2015-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-express-highlight-of-global-airrail-conference-2015-06-03Toronto’s venerable Royal York Hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, was the main setting for the 2015 Global AirRail Conference... To view...Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-express-highlight-of-global-airrail-conference-2015-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-reasons-why-canadian-small-businesses-should-expand-to-the-us-2015-06-03There are many voices calling on Canadians to expand overseas to seize growing business opportunities in diverse global markets. In fact, Canadian...Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/five-reasons-why-canadian-small-businesses-should-expand-to-the-us-2015-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/derail-interswitching-policies-2015-06-03Forcing rail carriers to ship a competitor’s cars harms profitability and distorts the investment market... To view the full article please click...Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/derail-interswitching-policies-2015-06-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cios-first-100-days-setting-the-path-to-the-internet-of-things-2015-06-02Serge Leduc has been the chief information officer of Canadian National Railway for roughly a year and a half... To view the full article please...Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cios-first-100-days-setting-the-path-to-the-internet-of-things-2015-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-deficit-dropped-to-3b-in-march-2015-06-02OTTAWA—The federal government ran a deficit of $3 billion in March compared with a deficit of nearly $6.7 billion in the same month last year... To...Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-deficit-dropped-to-3b-in-march-2015-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-invests-c20-million-in-expansion-of-cold-supply-chain-reefer-capacity-2015-06-02MONTREAL, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - CN (CNR) CNI, -0.64% announced today a C$20-million investment in the expansion of its cold supply chain...Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-invests-c20-million-in-expansion-of-cold-supply-chain-reefer-capacity-2015-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-06-02** Please note that the time for CARS Annual General Meeting will now take place at 3:30PM ( not 4:00pm) on June 18, at the Four Points by Sheraton,...Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-06-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-traffic-increases-in-kenya-2015-06-01RIFT Valley Railways (RVR), the concessionaire operating the 1160km Kenya Uganda Railway, managed to increase freight traffic by 24.3% last year......Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-freight-traffic-increases-in-kenya-2015-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysts-backtracking-on-rail-profit-forecasts-as-freight-volumes-slump-2015-06-01A deepening slump in railways’ energy shipments has analysts and even the companies themselves revising forecasts for profits, share prices and...Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/analysts-backtracking-on-rail-profit-forecasts-as-freight-volumes-slump-2015-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-carbon-cap-and-trade-could-impact-steel-producers-2015-06-01The Liberal government is sketchy on details so far, promising to reveal more in the fall but the intent hasn't come as a surprise... To read full...Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-carbon-cap-and-trade-could-impact-steel-producers-2015-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-contracts-for-the-third-consecutive-month-2015-06-01The impact of falling oil prices and a weaker-than-expected US economy are weighing more heavily on the Canadian economy than initially expected. .....Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-contracts-for-the-third-consecutive-month-2015-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-06-01** Please note that the time for CARS Annual General Meeting will now take place at 3:30PM ( not 4:00pm) on June 18, at the Four Points by Sheraton,...Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-06-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-kathleen-wynne-announces-mission-to-india-2015-05-29Premier Kathleen Wynne will lead a mission to India in early 2016 to foster more opportunities for trade and investment and promote Ontario's...Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-kathleen-wynne-announces-mission-to-india-2015-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kathy-keeney-joins-aslrra-2015-05-29The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has appointed long-time ASLRRA contractor and exhibition manager Kathy Keeney as...Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/kathy-keeney-joins-aslrra-2015-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-official-opening-of-port-of-saguenay-rail-link-and-intermodal-rail-yard-2015-05-29SAGUENAY, QC, May 28, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and...Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-official-opening-of-port-of-saguenay-rail-link-and-intermodal-rail-yard-2015-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aeroports-de-montreal-wants-to-integrate-lrt-proposals-into-single-system-2015-05-29Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) presented a proposal to Québec's Committee on Public Finance that would integrate the light-rail systems of the South...Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aeroports-de-montreal-wants-to-integrate-lrt-proposals-into-single-system-2015-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-union-pearson-express-torontos-refined-ride-2015-05-29You are a global businessperson, a member of the airline super-elite, well-shod and tightly scheduled. You have landed at Pearson International...Fri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-union-pearson-express-torontos-refined-ride-2015-05-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-names-walker-to-key-eastern-us-post-2015-05-28Parsons Corp. has appointed of Jannet M. Walker as Vice President and Deputy Eastern Sector Manager of the company’s Rail and Transit Systems...Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-names-walker-to-key-eastern-us-post-2015-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-announce-new-mobile-app-to-give-canadian-first-responders-real-time-dangerous-goods-information-2015-05-28OTTAWA, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's railways are launching their new AskRail app, aimed at providing emergency responders with real-time...Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-announce-new-mobile-app-to-give-canadian-first-responders-real-time-dangerous-goods-information-2015-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-growth-to-rebound-to-pre-financial-crisis-levels-on-emerging-market-expansion-trade-accords-2015-05-28VANCOUVER, May 28 ,2015 /CNW/ - According to the latest HSBC Trade Forecast, Canada's historic trade ties with the US and a growing presence in...Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-growth-to-rebound-to-pre-financial-crisis-levels-on-emerging-market-expansion-trade-accords-2015-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-conference-2015-05-28Mark your calendar for our next Annual National Railway Day Conference that will be taking place on November 3 rd in our Nation’s Capital at the...Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/save-the-date-national-railway-day-conference-2015-05-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-reasons-why-rail-stocks-are-down-2015-05-27After years of steady growth, railway share prices have been in a downward spiral, as the U.S. economy wobbles and shipments of coal and oil...Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/four-reasons-why-rail-stocks-are-down-2015-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-investing-up-to-1-billion-for-light-rail-transit-in-hamilton-2015-05-27Ontario will provide up to $1 billion to build a new light rail transit (LRT) line in Hamilton as part of the largest infrastructure investment in...Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-investing-up-to-1-billion-for-light-rail-transit-in-hamilton-2015-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-places-railway-safety-technology-order-2015-05-27Protran Technology, a Harsco Rail company, has received an order for railway safety technology from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation...Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/septa-places-railway-safety-technology-order-2015-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-05-27** Please note that the time for CARS Annual General Meeting will now take place at 3:30PM ( not 4:00pm) on June 18, at the Four Points by Sheraton,...Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/important-cars-agm-time-change-2015-05-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oilsands-industry-searching-for-ways-to-adapt-to-lower-crude-prices-2015-05-26Alberta’s oilsands industry, Canada’s growth engine for a decade, is looking for ways to right itself... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oilsands-industry-searching-for-ways-to-adapt-to-lower-crude-prices-2015-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroads-freight-shed-renovation-earns-leed-designation-2015-05-26The Alaska Railroad Corp. has received Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the railroad's renovation of its...Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroads-freight-shed-renovation-earns-leed-designation-2015-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-japan-trade-talks-fizzle-out-2015-05-26OTTAWA—Trade talks have stalled between Canada and Japan—one of the Harper government’s priority countries for a breakthrough... To view the full...Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-japan-trade-talks-fizzle-out-2015-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-questions-for-tuesdays-rapid-transit-announcement-2015-05-26After months of speculation, an announcement on rapid transit funding is finally happening in Hamilton Tuesday morning... To view the full article...Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-questions-for-tuesdays-rapid-transit-announcement-2015-05-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/50-cities-to-get-metro-rails-for-rs-500000-cr-2015-05-25The government has finalised a plan to augment and launch mass rapid transportation systems across 50 cities to minimise commuter woes and ease...Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/50-cities-to-get-metro-rails-for-rs-500000-cr-2015-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-usability-testing-for-rail-transportation-content-lexercice-de-facilite-demploi-en-ligne-pour-le-contenu-relatif-au-transport-ferroviaire-2015-05-25Le français suit l’anglais As part of ongoing work on the Web Renewal Initiative for the Government of Canada, we are conducting an online usability...Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-usability-testing-for-rail-transportation-content-lexercice-de-facilite-demploi-en-ligne-pour-le-contenu-relatif-au-transport-ferroviaire-2015-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trans-pacific-partnership-could-pipe-in-new-business-for-the-western-gas-industry-2015-05-25Rifle, Colorado, a quintessential Western energy boomtown, has fallen on hard times. High natural gas prices spurred a drilling boom in the...Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-trans-pacific-partnership-could-pipe-in-new-business-for-the-western-gas-industry-2015-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-annual-general-meeting-2015-05-25The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held in Toronto on June 18, 2015 beginning at 4:00 PM, at the...Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/register-now-for-cars-annual-general-meeting-2015-05-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mushkegowuck-wins-northern-support-for-rail-link-2015-05-22Grand Chief Lawrence Martin has won more political support in his bid to create a railway link to the Ring Of Fire... To view the full article please...Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mushkegowuck-wins-northern-support-for-rail-link-2015-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vermont-wants-more-canadian-businesses-2015-05-22BURLINGTON, V.T.—Business and political leaders in Vermont said May 20 that more must be done to attract Canadian businesses to set up operations in...Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vermont-wants-more-canadian-businesses-2015-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stop-insulting-our-neighbour-jeb-bush-slams-us-president-for-poor-relations-with-canada-2015-05-22PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Twice during a Wednesday appearance in this coastal city close to Canada, Jeb Bush suggested that the U.S. relationship with its...Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stop-insulting-our-neighbour-jeb-bush-slams-us-president-for-poor-relations-with-canada-2015-05-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-usability-testing-for-rail-transportation-content-2015-05-21As part of ongoing work on the Web Renewal Initiative for the Government of Canada, we are conducting an online usability testing activity to help us...Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-usability-testing-for-rail-transportation-content-2015-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-to-hit-full-capacity-near-end-of-2016-says-boc-2015-05-21CHARLOTTETOWN—Following a setback caused by the drop in oil prices, the Canadian economy is once again on a course toward sustainable balanced...Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-to-hit-full-capacity-near-end-of-2016-says-boc-2015-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-must-apply-to-cta-for-approval-of-intermodal-terminal-in-milton-2015-05-21CN Rail has one more hoop to jump through before any decision can be made in regard to the intermodal terminal proposed for south Milton... To view...Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-must-apply-to-cta-for-approval-of-intermodal-terminal-in-milton-2015-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-feeling-pinch-of-oil-price-plunge-2015-05-21Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. became the latest rail carrier to signal it is feeling the pinch of the plunge in oil prices... To view the full...Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-feeling-pinch-of-oil-price-plunge-2015-05-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-bust-could-cost-185000-jobs-this-year-2015-05-20CALGARY—A new study says shrinking budgets in the oil and gas industry could lead to as many as 185,000 direct and indirect job losses this year in...Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-bust-could-cost-185000-jobs-this-year-2015-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-188-wreck-fra-emergency-order-windshield-strike-possible-factor-2015-05-20Following the derailment of Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 on May 12, 2015... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-188-wreck-fra-emergency-order-windshield-strike-possible-factor-2015-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economic-action-plan-2015-2015-05-20Canada’s manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the economy. It employs close to 1.7 million Canadians and drives a high-tech, high-skill economic...Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/economic-action-plan-2015-2015-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-ports-90-million-road-rail-project-complete-2015-05-20PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - The last spike has been driven into a $90-million road and rail corridor project in Prince Rupert, B.C., that politicians and...Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-ports-90-million-road-rail-project-complete-2015-05-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2015-05-19The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is seeking nominations for its 2015 "Outstanding Woman of the Year" award... To read the full article...Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/league-of-railway-industry-women-seeks-nominees-for-outstanding-woman-of-the-year-2015-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northeastern-ontario-municipalities-back-first-nations-proposal-for-a-railway-across-traditional-lands-for-ring-of-fire-2015-05-19Grand Chief Lawrence Martin has won more political support in his bid to create a railway link to the Ring of Fire by building it across the...Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northeastern-ontario-municipalities-back-first-nations-proposal-for-a-railway-across-traditional-lands-for-ring-of-fire-2015-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-too-important-to-canada-to-be-held-hostage-to-partisan-politics-2015-05-19Now that President Barack Obama has finally been given authority to negotiate trade agreements on behalf of the U.S. government without further...Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trans-pacific-partnership-too-important-to-canada-to-be-held-hostage-to-partisan-politics-2015-05-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuta-board-of-directors-appoints-patrick-leclerc-as-president-ceo-2015-05-15The Canadian Urban Transit Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Leclerc as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective...Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cuta-board-of-directors-appoints-patrick-leclerc-as-president-ceo-2015-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bigger-buffer-for-fallowfield-rail-crossing-2015-05-15The city will create a larger buffer between the stop line and gates at the Fallowfield Rd. eastbound rail crossing after the city received a...Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bigger-buffer-for-fallowfield-rail-crossing-2015-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railroads-look-to-peel-away-more-us-imports-2015-05-15TORONTO—Plans for a sprawling railway terminal outside Toronto to handle the growing transport of containers on rail are aimed at shaking up...Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-railroads-look-to-peel-away-more-us-imports-2015-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-claude-mongeau-says-canadas-trade-agenda-needs-a-market-based-regulatory-regime-that-encourages-continued-rail-investment-and-innovation-2015-05-15VANCOUVER, May 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), said today Canada's trade agenda...Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-claude-mongeau-says-canadas-trade-agenda-needs-a-market-based-regulatory-regime-that-encourages-continued-rail-investment-and-innovation-2015-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-execs-take-aim-at-new-us-electronic-braking-rules-2015-05-15CALGARY - U.S. requirements for new braking systems on trains carrying flammable liquids would mean additional costs without any guarantee of...Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-execs-take-aim-at-new-us-electronic-braking-rules-2015-05-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-want-to-be-a-train-conductor-what-will-my-salary-be-2015-05-14Job: Train conductor The role: Train conductors are responsible for the safe co-ordination and operation of locomotives... To view the full article...Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/i-want-to-be-a-train-conductor-what-will-my-salary-be-2015-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-to-require-tougher-insurance-for-oil-shipments-by-rail-2015-05-14Experts expect big changes to come to Canadian railways through the federal government’s Safe and Accountable Rail Act, especially relating to crude...Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/legislation-to-require-tougher-insurance-for-oil-shipments-by-rail-2015-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-transportation-forum-to-be-held-may-27-in-st-thomas-2015-05-14St. Thomas might be the Railway Capital of Canada, but it finds itself in the unenviable position of being without passenger train service.. To view...Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regional-transportation-forum-to-be-held-may-27-in-st-thomas-2015-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-commits-3-million-to-move-cardiac-research-forward-2015-05-14CALGARY, May 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation (Foundation) today are teaming up to save lives and improve...Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-commits-3-million-to-move-cardiac-research-forward-2015-05-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-pavilion-for-sale-downtown-2015-05-13Canadian Pacific Railway has puts its landmark downtown Calgary Pavilion property on the block... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-pavilion-for-sale-downtown-2015-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-business-ties-strengthened-via-csx-intermodal-terminal-2015-05-13CSX, along with partners from the government of the province of Quebec and the municipal administration of the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield... To...Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-business-ties-strengthened-via-csx-intermodal-terminal-2015-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/athabasca-minerals-to-purchase-cn-served-transloading-terminal-2015-05-13Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement to purchase a private rail transloading facility near Obed, Alberta, from...Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/athabasca-minerals-to-purchase-cn-served-transloading-terminal-2015-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-train-188-derails-in-philadelphia-5-dead-2015-05-13Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188, with 238 passengers and five crew members on board, derailed at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia on the...Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amtrak-train-188-derails-in-philadelphia-5-dead-2015-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-regulation-then-and-now-2015-05-13Linked below please find a new video from AAR titled: Freight Rail Regulation Then and Now....Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-rail-regulation-then-and-now-2015-05-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obama-says-tpp-will-let-the-us-write-the-rules-of-the-global-economy-2015-05-12BEAVERTON, Ore.—President Barack Obama says the U.S. must write the rules of the global economy now, while it’s in a position of economic strength......Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obama-says-tpp-will-let-the-us-write-the-rules-of-the-global-economy-2015-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-pleads-with-residents-to-ok-pst-hike-for-transit-upgrades-2015-05-12With traffic gridlock threatening to choke Vancouver roadways and politicians butting heads over how to pay for transportation infrastructure,...Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-pleads-with-residents-to-ok-pst-hike-for-transit-upgrades-2015-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-heavy-oil-price-up-almost-80-since-march-2015-05-12The price of heavy oil from Canada's oilsands has quietly rebounded by 77 per cent in the past six weeks, far better than the comeback in other types...Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alberta-heavy-oil-price-up-almost-80-since-march-2015-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-rd-tax-credit-that-can-help-small-businesses-grow-2015-05-12Tax credits have become a popular tool offered by the federal and provincial governments to foster innovation and job creation... To view the full...Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-rd-tax-credit-that-can-help-small-businesses-grow-2015-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-premier-couillard-addresses-ontario-legislature-first-premier-to-do-so-in-over-50-years-2015-05-12Central Canada remains the powerhouse of Confederation, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said Monday in an unapologetically federalist and historic...Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-premier-couillard-addresses-ontario-legislature-first-premier-to-do-so-in-over-50-years-2015-05-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gretzky-of-trade-deals-slowly-nearing-completion-2015-05-11REGINA — Nicolas Chapuis half-smiles and offers a Gallic shrug. “It’s very complicated,” he says... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gretzky-of-trade-deals-slowly-nearing-completion-2015-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-free-leave-us-be-2015-05-11Freedom from excessive regulation helped transform the freight railroads into the most cost effective of all transportation modes. There’s no reason...Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-free-leave-us-be-2015-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-phase-of-eglinton-crosstown-project-to-be-unveiled-2015-05-11Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is preparing to enter the second phase of the $5.3 billion Eglinton Crosstown project this summer with the selection of...Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/second-phase-of-eglinton-crosstown-project-to-be-unveiled-2015-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faa-bnsf-partner-on-use-of-drones-2015-05-11BNSF was one of three companies that will work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a Pathfinder research partnership initiative to...Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/faa-bnsf-partner-on-use-of-drones-2015-05-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-buys-stake-in-amsted-maxion-hortolandia-2015-05-08THE Greenbrier Companies has completed its acquisition of a 19.5% stake in Brazilian wagon manufacturer Amsted-Maxion Hortolândia for $US 15m... To...Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-buys-stake-in-amsted-maxion-hortolandia-2015-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-announces-the-election-of-its-board-of-directors-2015-05-08MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - May 7, 2015) - Bombardier announced today that all candidates in the Management Proxy Circular dated March 9, 2015...Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-announces-the-election-of-its-board-of-directors-2015-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/optimizing-friction-management-2015-05-08Suppliers are implementing technology advancements that ensure friction management isn’t a drag... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/optimizing-friction-management-2015-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-bonds-to-help-arrc-fund-ptc-implementation-2015-05-08Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signed a bill into law on Wednesday that will allow the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) to issue bonds in order to fund...Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-bonds-to-help-arrc-fund-ptc-implementation-2015-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-nabs-ohare-automated-people-mover-contract-2015-05-08Parsons has been selected by the city of Chicago's Department of Aviation to replace and expand O'Hare International Airport's Automated Transit...Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-nabs-ohare-automated-people-mover-contract-2015-05-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-you-feel-the-earth-shake-rachel-notleys-ndp-sweep-to-majority-in-alberta-2015-05-07EDMONTON—Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, fresh off dismantling a four-decade Progressive Conservative machine, said she’s ready to begin work as...Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/did-you-feel-the-earth-shake-rachel-notleys-ndp-sweep-to-majority-in-alberta-2015-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/useia-cbr-tops-50-of-supply-to-east-coast-refineries-2015-05-07The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has determined that there has been a “huge increase” in rail deliveries of crude oil to East Coast...Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/useia-cbr-tops-50-of-supply-to-east-coast-refineries-2015-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-canada-trade-deficit-masks-non-energy-export-strength-2015-05-07OTTAWA (Reuters) - A record Canadian trade deficit in March caused by plunging oil prices has masked an encouraging trend... To view the full article...Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-canada-trade-deficit-masks-non-energy-export-strength-2015-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fiery-crude-oil-train-wreck-in-north-dakota-2015-05-07A BNSF crude oil unit train derailed near the small North Dakota town of Heimdal, at 7:30 a.m. CDT on May 6, 2015, resulting in explosions and...Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fiery-crude-oil-train-wreck-in-north-dakota-2015-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-registration-is-now-open-for-the-cars-annual-general-meeting-networking-reception-2015-05-07The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers will be held in Toronto on June 18, 2015 beginning at 4:00 PM, at the...Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/online-registration-is-now-open-for-the-cars-annual-general-meeting-networking-reception-2015-05-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-express-and-via-rail-announce-a-more-connected-network-2015-05-06Union Pearson Express (UP Express) and VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) today announced a partnership that will see VIA Rail passengers purchase UP Express...Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/up-express-and-via-rail-announce-a-more-connected-network-2015-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-introduce-in-cab-voice-and-video-recording-2015-05-06Canadian safety body the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is to carry out a study into the introduction of locomotive voice and video...Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-to-introduce-in-cab-voice-and-video-recording-2015-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-grew-to-3b-in-march-2015-05-06OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit grew to $3 billion for March as growth in exports failed to keep pace with the growth in...Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-grew-to-3b-in-march-2015-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-c27-billion-capex-plan-2015-05-06Canadian National Railway plans to invest C$2.7 billion in 2015 for rail infrastructure maintenance improvements... To view the full article please...Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-announces-c27-billion-capex-plan-2015-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-trains-shift-to-carry-less-volatile-crude-2015-05-06A growing share of Canadian oil-by-rail traffic is made up of tough-to-ignite undiluted heavy crude and raw bitumen, say industry executives, as...Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-oil-trains-shift-to-carry-less-volatile-crude-2015-05-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industrial-railway-conference-deemed-a-huge-success-2015-05-05More than 170 delegates gathered on April 28-29, 2015 to listen to regulators, operators and business leaders discuss ways to collectively enhance...Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/industrial-railway-conference-deemed-a-huge-success-2015-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-pledges-support-for-hamilton-lrt-then-quickly-takes-it-back-2015-05-05Premier Kathleen Wynne almost provided some clarity on Hamilton's rapid transit system situation on Monday, before promptly muddying the waters...Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/premier-pledges-support-for-hamilton-lrt-then-quickly-takes-it-back-2015-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-us-rail-rules-will-slow-shipping-and-reduce-capacity-bnsf-says-2015-05-05New U.S. rules requiring railways to upgrade their brakes or run shorter, slower oil trains will reduce capacity on the rails and hinder shipments of...Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-us-rail-rules-will-slow-shipping-and-reduce-capacity-bnsf-says-2015-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-erceg-new-cfo-2015-05-05Canadian Pacific has appointed Mark Erceg executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 18... To view the full article please...Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-erceg-new-cfo-2015-05-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominate-a-deserving-volunteer-today-2015-05-04To promote Canada’s culture of giving and philanthropy, the Government of Canada created the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards. These Awards...Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nominate-a-deserving-volunteer-today-2015-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-help-build-15-billion-monorail-in-egypt-2015-05-04Bombardier Inc. and Egyptian companies Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors will build a $1.5-billion monorail near Cairo, Egypt’s housing and...Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-help-build-15-billion-monorail-in-egypt-2015-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-e-petition-initiative-can-learn-from-europe-2015-05-04Canada’s new e-petition initiative must rise above political obstacles to thrive, if experience from Europe... To view the full article please click...Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-e-petition-initiative-can-learn-from-europe-2015-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-releases-final-rule-on-crude-by-rail-safety-joins-transport-canada-in-introducing-new-tank-car-class-2015-05-04The day that railroads, tank-car builders and lessors, shippers, refiners and other crude-oil supply-chain constituents long have been waiting for...Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/usdot-releases-final-rule-on-crude-by-rail-safety-joins-transport-canada-in-introducing-new-tank-car-class-2015-05-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-fuel-costs-result-in-above-average-decrease-in-the-volume-related-composite-price-index-for-crop-year-2015-2016-2015-05-01OTTAWA , April 30, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Transportation Agency has announced a 5.6 percent decrease in the Volume-Related Composite Price Index...Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-fuel-costs-result-in-above-average-decrease-in-the-volume-related-composite-price-index-for-crop-year-2015-2016-2015-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shining-waters-railway-study-being-assessed-by-federal-provincial-governments-2015-05-01A decision on whether or not Peterborough will get passenger rail service is still at least three or four weeks away, Shining Waters Railway board...Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/shining-waters-railway-study-being-assessed-by-federal-provincial-governments-2015-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suncor-posts-341m-first-quarter-loss-2015-05-01CALGARY—Suncor Energy Inc., Canada’s largest oilsands producer, posted a $341 million net loss during the first three months of 2015, when crude...Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/suncor-posts-341m-first-quarter-loss-2015-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-to-announce-new-rail-safety-standards-for-oil-transport-2015-05-01Canadian and U.S. transportation officials will announce new standards for tank cars carrying crude oil and other flammable liquids during a meeting...Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-to-announce-new-rail-safety-standards-for-oil-transport-2015-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-statement-on-newly-issued-us-canadian-tank-car-regulations-2015-05-01Ottawa May 1, 2015 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) welcomes the new tank car standards released by Transport Canada and the...Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-statement-on-newly-issued-us-canadian-tank-car-regulations-2015-05-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freedom-fifty-when-many-canadians-now-expect-a-working-retirement-2015-04-30OTTAWA—A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians either plan to ease into retirement by working reduced hours before hanging it up for good...Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freedom-fifty-when-many-canadians-now-expect-a-working-retirement-2015-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-new-go-transit-concourse-in-union-station-2015-04-30Metrolinx on Monday opened a new York GO Transit Concourse in Toronto's Union Station... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-introduces-new-go-transit-concourse-in-union-station-2015-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-details-go-transit-electrification-plan-2015-04-30The Minister of Transportation of the Province of Ontario recently outlined plans for the electrification of certain GO Transit regional rail lines,...Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-details-go-transit-electrification-plan-2015-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-reports-director-election-results-2015-04-30MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 29, 2015) - Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) has announced its director election results following its annual...Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stella-jones-reports-director-election-results-2015-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/put-transport-canada-in-charge-of-rail-crossings-2015-04-30"See Tracks, Think" is the key message of this year’s Rail Safety Week, a national week of activities devoted to educating the public about dangers...Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/put-transport-canada-in-charge-of-rail-crossings-2015-04-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-changes-needed-to-ensure-trains-success-2015-04-29The president and CEO of the new passenger train service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst says the journey of change begins with users... To view...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-changes-needed-to-ensure-trains-success-2015-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-make-london-its-southwest-railway-hub-2015-04-29While the City of London has made it clear the VIA Rail station will be a focal point of downtown revitalization, it seems the rail company is also...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-to-make-london-its-southwest-railway-hub-2015-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-snc-lavalin-exec-hired-to-lead-engineering-firm-golder-2015-04-29MONTREAL—A former senior executive from SNC-Lavalin has been named president and chief executive of Golder Associates, a global consulting and...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/former-snc-lavalin-exec-hired-to-lead-engineering-firm-golder-2015-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-will-have-oil-train-safety-plan-friday-sources-2015-04-29Reuters) - The top U.S. and Canadian transportation officials will meet in Washington on Friday to outline a cross-border oil train safety plan, a...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-canada-will-have-oil-train-safety-plan-friday-sources-2015-04-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-moving-forward-with-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-2015-04-28As part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario's history, the province is moving ahead with the $1.2 billion Finch West Light Rail...Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-moving-forward-with-finch-west-light-rail-transit-project-2015-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ny-state-planning-us1b-commuter-rail-safety-upgrade-2015-04-28NEW YORK—New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest commuter rail network in the U.S., is on track to receive a nearly $1 billion...Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ny-state-planning-us1b-commuter-rail-safety-upgrade-2015-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canada-us-trading-hub-is-worth-us58-trillion-and-its-just-starting-to-heat-up-2015-04-28OTTAWA — If it were a country, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of North America would be ranked as the third-largest economy in the world... To...Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/this-canada-us-trading-hub-is-worth-us58-trillion-and-its-just-starting-to-heat-up-2015-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-announces-97m-for-rail-crossing-upgrades-2015-04-28OTTAWA—Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt announced $9.7 million in new funding for railway crossing improvements at more than 600 railway crossings...Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-announces-97m-for-rail-crossing-upgrades-2015-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mediator-assigned-to-cp-labor-contract-dispute-2015-04-28Canada's Labor Minister Kellie Leitch appointed George Adams as the mediator and arbitrator to assist Canadian Pacific and the Teamsters Canada Rail...Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mediator-assigned-to-cp-labor-contract-dispute-2015-04-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-once-in-a-lifetime-project-a-sneak-peek-at-union-stations-new-concourse-before-it-opens-on-monday-2015-04-27Union Station’s new York St. Go Train concourse, an airy expanse of light stone and glass, will open to the public Monday, marking a key milestone......Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-once-in-a-lifetime-project-a-sneak-peek-at-union-stations-new-concourse-before-it-opens-on-monday-2015-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-forecast-to-champion-canadas-export-growth-in-2015-2015-04-27OTTAWA—Ontario is expected to lead all other provinces in export growth this year before a recovery in oil prices in 2016 restores the fortunes of...Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-forecast-to-champion-canadas-export-growth-in-2015-2015-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-relations-whats-next-for-the-pivotal-partnership-2015-04-27Despite some bumps, Canada-U.S. economic relations are looking up. Even as deals like the Canada-India free-trade agreement and Trans-Pacific...Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-trade-relations-whats-next-for-the-pivotal-partnership-2015-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-invests-651k-to-build-mechatronics-lab-at-seneca-college-2015-04-27TORONTO—The Government of Ontario and Siemens Canada have partnered with Toronto’s Seneca college to create the first Mechatronics Simulation and...Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-invests-651k-to-build-mechatronics-lab-at-seneca-college-2015-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-wants-you-to-think-danger-when-you-see-railway-tracks-2015-04-27OTTAWA, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Too many Canadians die or get injured each year on railway tracks where they have no business being... To view the...Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/operation-lifesaver-wants-you-to-think-danger-when-you-see-railway-tracks-2015-04-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-unveils-130b-infrastructure-push-in-ontario-budget-2015-04-24The road to a balanced budget will be lined with transit stops, but there could be some bumps along the way... To view the full article please click...Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-unveils-130b-infrastructure-push-in-ontario-budget-2015-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/express-train-from-downtown-toronto-to-pearson-airport-starts-service-june-6-2015-04-24A new express train connecting Toronto's Union Station to Pearson International Airport will begin regular service June 6... To view the full article...Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/express-train-from-downtown-toronto-to-pearson-airport-starts-service-june-6-2015-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recovering-us-demand-will-fuel-canadian-exports-in-2015-says-edc-2015-04-24TORONTO—There is no time like the present for Canadian firms to export their goods to the United States, according to a new report from from Export...Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/recovering-us-demand-will-fuel-canadian-exports-in-2015-says-edc-2015-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-continues-to-work-on-transition-of-acr-2015-04-24A few more hurdles need to be cleared before Railmark Canada can officially take over the ACR passenger rail operations... To view the full article...Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railmark-continues-to-work-on-transition-of-acr-2015-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-e-p-e-a-t-minister-raitt-issues-emergency-directive-to-slow-trains-transporting-dangerous-goods-2015-04-24OTTAWA, April 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Minister Raitt, Minister of Transport, issued an Emergency Directive to railway companies...Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/r-e-p-e-a-t-minister-raitt-issues-emergency-directive-to-slow-trains-transporting-dangerous-goods-2015-04-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-liberals-must-illuminate-their-path-to-balance-in-2015-budget-after-years-of-promises-2015-04-23The 2008 recession left revenue in tatters and plunged Ontario into a quagmire of red ink. For the past five years or so, the governing Liberals have...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-liberals-must-illuminate-their-path-to-balance-in-2015-budget-after-years-of-promises-2015-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-consortium-wins-crosslinx-contract-2015-04-23TORONTO - A consortium that includes SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) has been selected by the Ontario government as the preferred bidder for Toronto's...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-consortium-wins-crosslinx-contract-2015-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-promises-bc-will-get-its-share-of-ottawas-transit-dollars-2015-04-23OTTAWA — B.C.’s biggest cities will get a fair share of new federal infrastructure dollars even if Metro Vancouver residents vote No in the transit...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moore-promises-bc-will-get-its-share-of-ottawas-transit-dollars-2015-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-2015-targets-manufacturing-sector-small-business-in-particular-2015-04-23New budget offers renewed capital cost allowance program, small business tax cut, export opportunity spending, and funds for women and young...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-2015-targets-manufacturing-sector-small-business-in-particular-2015-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-senators-debate-obama-powers-on-free-trade-pacts-2015-04-23Legislation giving President Barack Obama leeway to negotiate free-trade agreements faced its first hurdle in the US Senate Wednesday, with lawmakers...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-senators-debate-obama-powers-on-free-trade-pacts-2015-04-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ltd-shrugs-off-winter-strike-to-report-record-operating-ratio-2015-04-22Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. overcame wintry weather and a brief strike in the first quarter to report the best operating ratio in company history —...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ltd-shrugs-off-winter-strike-to-report-record-operating-ratio-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-boosts-spending-by-100m-on-rail-infrastructure-2015-04-22MONTREAL (The Canadian Press) — Canadian National Railway plans to spend an extra $100 million this year to improve rail safety while it continues to...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-boosts-spending-by-100m-on-rail-infrastructure-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-mississauga-to-get-new-23-km-light-rail-line-2015-04-22The Ontario government is putting up $1.6 billion to build a 23-kilometre light-rail line that will connect GO stations in Mississauga and Brampton...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/brampton-mississauga-to-get-new-23-km-light-rail-line-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pearson-express-announcement-coming-today-2015-04-22Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is expected to make an announcement today about the new Union Station-to-Pearson International Airport express...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pearson-express-announcement-coming-today-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-budget-2015-new-mass-transit-fund-gets-green-light-2015-04-22OTTAWA - Gridlocked commuters in Canada's major cities finally got a green light Tuesday in the form of a new fund in the federal budget to help...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-budget-2015-new-mass-transit-fund-gets-green-light-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-federal-budget-2015-tories-slice-out-a-small-budget-surplus-for-pre-election-books-2015-04-22With just six months before the next election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s governing Conservatives have introduced a budget that offers...Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-federal-budget-2015-tories-slice-out-a-small-budget-surplus-for-pre-election-books-2015-04-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-a-strong-first-quarter-2015-04-21Taking full advantage of strong demand for its services and benefitting from a milder winter than last year’s deep freeze, CN posted strong...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-posts-a-strong-first-quarter-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railterm-brings-philippe-cheong-aboard-as-avp-systems-2015-04-21DORVAL, April 20, 2015 – RailTerm is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Cheong as Associate Vice President, Systems. Philippe is a...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railterm-brings-philippe-cheong-aboard-as-avp-systems-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tax-update-yes-side-has-some-more-to-say-2015-04-21The latest carrot being dangled by the ‘yes’ side in Metro Vancouver’s plebiscite is a reminder the proposed transit tax is ‘critical’ for ‘securing’...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tax-update-yes-side-has-some-more-to-say-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-debuts-tank-car-of-the-future-2015-04-21Members of the rail industry, the media, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gathered at the GBW Railcar Services (a joint venture of...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-debuts-tank-car-of-the-future-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-to-order-200kmh-trains-2015-04-21INDIAN Railways (IR) says it is preparing to launch a tender for a fleet of fixed-formation 200km/h trains and will hold a pre-bid conference for...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-railways-to-order-200kmh-trains-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2015-04-21CARS has been working toward organizing a meeting in Calgary with CP representatives who will address our suppliers and speak about future plans and...Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2015-04-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/department-of-transportation-issues-emergency-order-to-improve-oil-train-safety-2015-04-20WASHINGTON (AP) — An emergency order requiring trains hauling crude oil and other flammable liquids to slow down as they pass through urban areas and...Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/department-of-transportation-issues-emergency-order-to-improve-oil-train-safety-2015-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-invest-us-11-billion-in-expansion-of-go-rail-service-2015-04-20TORONTO, Canada - The Ontario state government has revealed details of a huge expansion of the GO rail service, a US $11-billion investment that will...Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-to-invest-us-11-billion-in-expansion-of-go-rail-service-2015-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-locomotive-engineers-ratify-new-labor-agreement-2015-04-20Canadian National Railroad Company (CN) locomotive engineers, represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) ... To read full article...Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-locomotive-engineers-ratify-new-labor-agreement-2015-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-cp-set-to-announce-earnings-on-tuesday-2015-04-20Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) is set to release its Q115 earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. Analysts expect Canadian Pacific Railway...Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-cp-set-to-announce-earnings-on-tuesday-2015-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-tpp-tactics-or-threats-2015-04-20Considering what’s at stake for Canada in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks, it’s hard to know whether all the hype emanating from Washington these...Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-tpp-tactics-or-threats-2015-04-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-has-embarked-on-a-c500-million-multi-year-capital-investment-program-for-infrastructure-improvements-to-its-western-canada-feeder-rail-lines-in-alberta-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-2015-04-17These lines, CN said, “are handling rising volumes of industrial products, natural resources and energy-related commodities. Major investments in...Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-has-embarked-on-a-c500-million-multi-year-capital-investment-program-for-infrastructure-improvements-to-its-western-canada-feeder-rail-lines-in-alberta-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-gives-safety-update-to-council-2015-04-17Canadian Pacific railways representatives said that railway companies have learned a lot since the Lac-Mégantic disaster almost two years ago... To...Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-gives-safety-update-to-council-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-looks-to-portland-for-ideas-on-light-rail-transit-2015-04-17If you are wondering what Surrey's light rail transit system will look like when it is up and running, take a trip to Portland.If you are wondering...Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/surrey-looks-to-portland-for-ideas-on-light-rail-transit-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-infrastructure-projects-a-boost-for-engineering-stocks-2015-04-17Montreal’s new Champlain Bridge is just one of several major infrastructure projects in the planning stages across Canada that could help boost the...Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-infrastructure-projects-a-boost-for-engineering-stocks-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2015-04-17CARS has been working toward organizing a meeting in Calgary with CP representatives who will address our suppliers and speak about future plans and...Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-suppliers-meeting-with-cp-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-build-links-with-emerging-economies-says-edc-2015-04-17Agency says companies in all sectors should look ahead and follow high-growth markets because there's a strong business case for diversification......Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-must-build-links-with-emerging-economies-says-edc-2015-04-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cwb-goes-private-for-250m-2015-04-16The former Canadian Wheat Board is now completely off the federal government's books... To read full article click here.Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cwb-goes-private-for-250m-2015-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transitway-closure-in-june-to-change-ottawa-east-end-commute-2015-04-16Transit riders in Ottawa's east end will endure big changes and possible delays to their commute beginning this summer as the city works to convert...Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transitway-closure-in-june-to-change-ottawa-east-end-commute-2015-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-oil-pipeline-needs-better-spill-detection-2015-04-16PETAWAWA - The company converting an existing natural gas pipeline so it can transport oil must institute better spill detection equipment and...Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-oil-pipeline-needs-better-spill-detection-2015-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-seeks-new-overground-network-operator-2015-04-16TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has invited prospective operators to register their interest by mid-May for a new concession to run the London... To view...Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/london-seeks-new-overground-network-operator-2015-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-will-sell-60-of-hydro-one-to-fund-transit-infrastructure-2015-04-16Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals will sell off 60 per cent of the province’s $16-billion Hydro One transmission utility to bankroll new transit...Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/liberals-will-sell-60-of-hydro-one-to-fund-transit-infrastructure-2015-04-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-poised-to-outperform-as-us-rival-norfolk-southern-issues-profit-warning-2015-04-15Shares in both of the big Canadian railways fell Tuesday after Virginia-based Norfolk Southern Corp. kicked off first-quarter earnings season... To...Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-poised-to-outperform-as-us-rival-norfolk-southern-issues-profit-warning-2015-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-in-it-for-canada-lots-2015-04-15I have come to build a strategic partnership with Canada in pursuit of India’s economic transformation and a more peaceful, secure and stable future...Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/whats-in-it-for-canada-lots-2015-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bechtel-canada-lands-80m-toronto-subway-extension-deal-2015-04-15RESTON, Va.—The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has selected rail infrastructure engineering firm Bechtel to deliver the city’s Spadina subway...Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bechtel-canada-lands-80m-toronto-subway-extension-deal-2015-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-crude-volumes-pipeline-delays-lead-to-boom-in-oil-storage-2015-04-15A storage boom is under way in Alberta’s oil patch as producers pump record volumes of crude and multibillion-dollar export pipeline proposals face...Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/record-crude-volumes-pipeline-delays-lead-to-boom-in-oil-storage-2015-04-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adds-new-tourism-options-2015-04-14VIA Rail Canada Inc. last week announced expanded tourism options for North American travelers through its partnership with Yankee Leisure Group...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-adds-new-tourism-options-2015-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-winnipeg-app-will-help-drivers-steer-clear-of-train-crossings-2015-04-14A local company has created an app it says will notify drivers of train crossings, allowing them to avoid congested areas... To view the full article...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-winnipeg-app-will-help-drivers-steer-clear-of-train-crossings-2015-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-on-the-move-2015-04-14Ontario’s Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GHTA) has entered into a new growth phase, thanks to funding availability, and political leadership that...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ontario-on-the-move-2015-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-completes-wi-fi-installation-at-two-more-subway-stations-2015-04-14The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) finished installing and activating free Wi-Fi services at its Museum and Spadina subway stations, the agency...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-completes-wi-fi-installation-at-two-more-subway-stations-2015-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-tied-up-2015-04-14All indicators are pointing to a vibrant crosstie market across all segments: wood, concrete, steel, and composite. The freight railroads’ estimated...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/all-tied-up-2015-04-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-spectacular-rail-journeys-that-youve-probably-never-heard-of-2015-04-13Classic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/10-spectacular-rail-journeys-that-youve-probably-never-heard-of-2015-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/french-railway-sues-after-cycling-race-crossed-tracks-2015-04-13France's national rail company SNCF has filed a lawsuit after cyclists on a prominent race crossed train tracks just seconds before a high-speed...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/french-railway-sues-after-cycling-race-crossed-tracks-2015-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroad-posts-14-million-profit-in-2014-2015-04-13The Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC) earlier this month reported it earned $14.1 million in net income on total revenue of $167.3 million in 2014... To...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alaska-railroad-posts-14-million-profit-in-2014-2015-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-heads-to-panama-for-economic-talks-2015-04-13The feds hope summit ends in a series of economic development announcements involving several Latin American countries... To view the full article...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-harper-heads-to-panama-for-economic-talks-2015-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-neighbourhoods-near-future-lrt-stops-asked-to-guide-their-own-development-2015-04-13The City of Waterloo wants to draft mini master plans for five future light rail transit stations in the city and last night, it asked people who...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/waterloo-neighbourhoods-near-future-lrt-stops-asked-to-guide-their-own-development-2015-04-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-resumes-transcontinental-schedule-2015-04-10Somewhere near the photo-worn steel trestle at Miniota, Manitoba, Via Rail’s eastbound and westbound Canadians will meet Sunday, April 12, 2015... To...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-resumes-transcontinental-schedule-2015-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zoom-with-a-view-shanghai-unveils-plans-for-futuristic-new-suspended-skytrain-with-carriages-that-offer-unobstructed-360-degree-views-2015-04-10Shanghai has unveiled plans to introduce a futuristic suspended 'Skytrain' complete with transparent carriages which will provide passengers with an...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/zoom-with-a-view-shanghai-unveils-plans-for-futuristic-new-suspended-skytrain-with-carriages-that-offer-unobstructed-360-degree-views-2015-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-to-continue-tough-budget-trend-sweeping-canada-2015-04-10HALIFAX—Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says the April 9 budget will be a tough one that signals his government is serious about balancing the...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nova-scotia-to-continue-tough-budget-trend-sweeping-canada-2015-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-transportation-completes-the-first-production-test-of-its-new-ge-evolution-series-tier-4-engine-2015-04-10GE Transportation completed the first production test of its GE Evolution Series Tier 4 engine... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ge-transportation-completes-the-first-production-test-of-its-new-ge-evolution-series-tier-4-engine-2015-04-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-scales-back-plan-to-develop-its-resource-rich-north-2015-04-09The Canadian province of Quebec unveiled a scaled-back version of its long-touted plan to develop its vast, mineral-rich north on Wednesday... To...Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-scales-back-plan-to-develop-its-resource-rich-north-2015-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-says-balanced-budget-legislation-avoids-repeating-mistakes-2015-04-09Joe Oliver won't table his next budget for two more weeks, but the federal finance minister announced today that he'll table a second bill this...Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/joe-oliver-says-balanced-budget-legislation-avoids-repeating-mistakes-2015-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-more-small-manufacturers-are-choosing-to-stay-in-canada-2015-04-09For decades, just like his competitors, Moji Korhani manufactured his products overseas... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-more-small-manufacturers-are-choosing-to-stay-in-canada-2015-04-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-reports-record-second-quarter-2015-04-08The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (GBRX), Lake Oswego, Ore., released its financial results April 7, 2015, for its second fiscal quarter, which ended on...Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-reports-record-second-quarter-2015-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cliffs-natural-resources-assets-in-quebec-and-labrador-to-be-put-up-for-sale-next-month-2015-04-08MONTREAL — Idled Quebec iron ore mines, railways and port facilities, are about to be put up for sale as part of a court-supervised exit from eastern...Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cliffs-natural-resources-assets-in-quebec-and-labrador-to-be-put-up-for-sale-next-month-2015-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reduced-rail-regulation-would-benefit-farmers-along-with-all-canadians-2015-04-08Last month, a coalition of Saskatchewan farm groups demanded the federal government overhaul its grain-freighting rates... To view the full article...Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/reduced-rail-regulation-would-benefit-farmers-along-with-all-canadians-2015-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interview-canada-hopes-to-finalize-tank-car-standards-this-month-minister-2015-04-08The Canadian government would like to finalize specifications for a new version of the tank cars used to transport crude oil by rail by the end of...Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interview-canada-hopes-to-finalize-tank-car-standards-this-month-minister-2015-04-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-program-to-help-fund-track-upgrades-for-short-lines-2015-04-07The Shortline Railway Sustainability Program (SRSP) will provide $900,000 in grants (in Canadian dollars) to 13 Saskatchewan short lines to make rail...Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/saskatchewan-program-to-help-fund-track-upgrades-for-short-lines-2015-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-sd70ace-locomotives-for-ferromex-2015-04-07Ferrocarril Méxicano (Ferromex) has taken delivery of the first 10 of 19 Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD, a Progress Rail Services company) SD70ACe...Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/more-sd70ace-locomotives-for-ferromex-2015-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-shrank-in-february-2015-04-07OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit with the world shrank to $984 million in February from $1.5 billion in...Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-trade-deficit-shrank-in-february-2015-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-logs-surplus-in-2014-2015-04-07The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) announced last week that it ended fiscal-year 2014 with an operating surplus of $3.9 million (in Canadian...Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-transit-agency-logs-surplus-in-2014-2015-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-expands-to-berlin-2015-04-07ZTR Control Systems will soon be launching a new office in Berlin, Germany, a major European logistics hub, adding to existing facilities in...Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ztr-control-systems-expands-to-berlin-2015-04-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-groups-urge-harper-to-take-lead-on-trans-pacific-partnership-2015-04-02A coalition of major business groups is urging Stephen Harper to take a “leadership role” in completing the Trans-Pacific Partnership... To view the...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-groups-urge-harper-to-take-lead-on-trans-pacific-partnership-2015-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-railroad-adds-new-safety-rules-for-crude-oil-trains-2015-04-02BNSF has started taking additional safety measures for crude oil shipments because of four recent high-profile derailments in the U.S. and Canada,...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bnsf-railroad-adds-new-safety-rules-for-crude-oil-trains-2015-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-slashed-for-all-safety-programs-at-transport-canada-2015-04-02The Conservative government is slashing funding for all safety and security programs at Transport Canada, with a significant chunk coming out of...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/funding-slashed-for-all-safety-programs-at-transport-canada-2015-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/movie-prompts-metrolink-to-issue-anti-trespassing-message-2015-04-02This week's opening of the action-adventure movie "Insurgent" has Metrolink officials warning Southern California residents to be cautious around...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/movie-prompts-metrolink-to-issue-anti-trespassing-message-2015-04-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-awards-contract-for-go-transit-rail-maintenance-facility-2015-04-01Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario last week awarded a $859.2 million contract (in Canadian dollars) to Plenary Infrastructure to design... To view...Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-awards-contract-for-go-transit-rail-maintenance-facility-2015-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-2-lrt-open-house-draws-crowd-to-ottawa-city-hall-2015-04-01Armed with its latest plans for western light rail expansion, the city held its first open house on the idea of burying part of the line under the...Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/phase-2-lrt-open-house-draws-crowd-to-ottawa-city-hall-2015-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-cautiously-optimistic-lrt-will-open-in-may-or-june-2015-04-01Cautiously optimistic. No one is suggesting those words as a possible new motto for Edmonton, given that City of Champions has fallen on hard...Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edmonton-transit-cautiously-optimistic-lrt-will-open-in-may-or-june-2015-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-government-approves-funding-for-acr-passenger-rail-service-under-railmark-2015-04-01Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced today that the...Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-government-approves-funding-for-acr-passenger-rail-service-under-railmark-2015-04-01https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-at-an-advantage-as-lower-energy-volumes-hit-us-counterparts-2015-03-31The major North American railways are experiencing a noticeable slowdown in energy volumes as crude prices struggle to stay above US$50 a barrel......Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railways-at-an-advantage-as-lower-energy-volumes-hit-us-counterparts-2015-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-announces-15-billion-for-montreal-port-marine-industry-2015-03-31The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) last week praised the Quebec government's announcement of a $1.5 billion investment (in Canadian dollars)... To...Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-government-announces-15-billion-for-montreal-port-marine-industry-2015-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/secretary-foxx-sends-long-term-transportation-bill-to-congress-2015-03-31U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx sent a six-year transportation bill to Congress.The GROW AMERICA Act reflects President Obama's vision for...Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/secretary-foxx-sends-long-term-transportation-bill-to-congress-2015-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/100-year-old-rail-ties-unearthed-in-lrt-construction-2015-03-31Wooden rail ties that date back to just before the turn of the 20th century have been unearthed under the asphalt of King Street West by light rail...Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/100-year-old-rail-ties-unearthed-in-lrt-construction-2015-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-baird-to-join-canadian-pacific-railway-board-of-directors-2015-03-31John Baird continues to deepen his ties with corporate Canada. The former Conservative cabinet minister is among 13 nominees to the expanded board of...Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/john-baird-to-join-canadian-pacific-railway-board-of-directors-2015-03-31https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-factory-fire-consumed-third-of-building-says-city-2015-03-30Eight fire trucks and dozens of firefighters rushed to a blaze at a factory in Winnipeg on Thursday night... To view the full article please click...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/winnipeg-factory-fire-consumed-third-of-building-says-city-2015-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-let-grain-transport-minimums-lapse-2015-03-30OTTAWA, Ontario—The Government of Canada will not renew its requirement for Canadian National Railway (CN) Company and Canadian Pacific Railway...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-let-grain-transport-minimums-lapse-2015-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-lobby-ottawa-for-increase-in-public-transit-funding-2015-03-30Canada’s municipalities are calling for the federal budget to include at least $1-billion a year in new cash for public transit, insisting the...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-cities-lobby-ottawa-for-increase-in-public-transit-funding-2015-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-companies-scramble-to-add-women-board-members-2015-03-30As Indian companies scramble to meet a deadline to appoint women to their boards, some wealthy business owners have a solution that meets the letter...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/indian-companies-scramble-to-add-women-board-members-2015-03-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-lands-186-billion-german-contract-2015-03-27Siemens has officially been awarded a €1.7 billion (US$1.86 billion) contract by Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr Transport Authority (VRR)... To view the full...Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-lands-186-billion-german-contract-2015-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-railroads-caught-by-speed-of-crude-oil-collapse-2015-03-27(Bloomberg) -- The slowdown that North American railroad companies had been bracing for in crude oil shipments has turned into a rout, with volumes...Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/north-american-railroads-caught-by-speed-of-crude-oil-collapse-2015-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/projects-by-region-north-america-2015-03-27Latest Industry Projects In North-America... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/projects-by-region-north-america-2015-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polozs-fingers-crossed-on-outlook-2015-03-27Stephen Poloz is warning Canadians to brace for subpar economic growth in the first quarter, but the Bank of Canada Governor has his “fingers...Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/polozs-fingers-crossed-on-outlook-2015-03-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-montreal-look-to-strengthen-economic-ties-2015-03-26Traditionally rivals fighting over head offices and financial sector jobs, Toronto and Montreal are now seeing the advantages of friendship... To...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-montreal-look-to-strengthen-economic-ties-2015-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-a-ride-its-been-clebrating-25-years-2015-03-26The artistry that is Canada’s geography is like a masterpiece that awaits the world’s praise moments after the final stroke of a worn paintbrush...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-a-ride-its-been-clebrating-25-years-2015-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/russia-unveils-plans-for-high-speed-railway-and-superhighway-to-connect-europe-and-america-2015-03-26Plans for a new high-speed transport corridor that could potentially link London and New York by rail and superhighway have been unveiled... To view...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/russia-unveils-plans-for-high-speed-railway-and-superhighway-to-connect-europe-and-america-2015-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terminal-expansion-project-slated-for-port-of-montreal-2015-03-26Logistec Corp. announced yesterday that Termont Montreal Inc. has signed a long-term lease agreement with the Port of Montreal... To view the full...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/terminal-expansion-project-slated-for-port-of-montreal-2015-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-price-downturn-will-persist-says-conference-board-of-canada-2015-03-26CALGARY—The Conference Board of Canada has some bad news for those hoping the crude oil downturn will be short-lived... To view the full article...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-price-downturn-will-persist-says-conference-board-of-canada-2015-03-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wait-continues-for-response-on-acr-2015-03-25If Transport Canada does not agree to the local ACR stakeholder group's plan that will see continued operations of the passenger rail service... To...Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wait-continues-for-response-on-acr-2015-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-level-road-project-completion-clears-way-for-additional-train-capacity-2015-03-25The Low Level Road Project in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, is now complete... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-level-road-project-completion-clears-way-for-additional-train-capacity-2015-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/td-cuts-q1-outlook-for-canadian-economy-2015-03-25TD Bank trimmed its outlook for the Canadian economy as it predicted low oil prices will take a larger bite out of the first quarter... To view the...Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/td-cuts-q1-outlook-for-canadian-economy-2015-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-meeting-with-the-premier-will-be-a-regular-event-2015-03-25Those who were concerned that Mayor Fred Eisenberger didn’t go to a meeting with the premier on Tuesday needn’t worry. It’s going to be a regular...Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hamilton-meeting-with-the-premier-will-be-a-regular-event-2015-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-1-cn-rail-says-harsh-winter-one-reason-for-spike-in-2014-accidents-2015-03-25An unusually harsh winter is one of the reasons Canadian National Rail Co suffered a sharp increase in the number of train accidents in 2014... To...Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-1-cn-rail-says-harsh-winter-one-reason-for-spike-in-2014-accidents-2015-03-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-know-about-canadas-rmb-currency-trading-hub-2015-03-24North America's first trading hub for China's currency, the renminbi, will strengthen the trade relationship between Canada and the Asian economic...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/5-things-to-know-about-canadas-rmb-currency-trading-hub-2015-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-major-rehabilitation-work-on-quebec-bridge-2015-03-24Major rehabilitation work part of a C$95M investment program in partnership with the Quebec Ministry of Transport... To view the full article please...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-continues-major-rehabilitation-work-on-quebec-bridge-2015-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ambassador-heyman-says-no-better-trading-relationship-than-canada-us-2015-03-24Forget Keystone XL, the Canada-U.S. relationship is too big to fail... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ambassador-heyman-says-no-better-trading-relationship-than-canada-us-2015-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eisenberger-says-important-issue-is-keeping-him-from-wynne-meeting-2015-03-24Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he has a very good reason why he can’t make it to a Queen’s Park meeting with the premier about transit and economic...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eisenberger-says-important-issue-is-keeping-him-from-wynne-meeting-2015-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-scarborough-line-turns-30-debuts-two-new-trains-2015-03-24The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) last week announced it would debut two new trains on its Scarborough transit line... To view the full article...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/torontos-scarborough-line-turns-30-debuts-two-new-trains-2015-03-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pondering-alternative-ontario-routing-for-suspended-canadian-2015-03-23After months of late arrivals due to track congestion on CN’s northern Ontario main... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-pondering-alternative-ontario-routing-for-suspended-canadian-2015-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-do-big-transit-projects-almost-always-go-over-budget-in-this-case-you-really-can-blame-the-politicians-2015-03-23Whenever a major transportation project is announced, it’s almost a cliché when it ends up delayed and over budget... To view the full article please...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-do-big-transit-projects-almost-always-go-over-budget-in-this-case-you-really-can-blame-the-politicians-2015-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippines-canada-set-exchange-of-trade-invest-missions-2015-03-23The Philippines and Canada have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations through the conduct of business missions... To view the...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/philippines-canada-set-exchange-of-trade-invest-missions-2015-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-class-i-workforce-up-a-bit-in-february-2015-03-23The total headcount at U.S. Class Is increased slightly last month. As of mid-February, the large railroads' workforce stood at 172,195, up 0.42...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-class-i-workforce-up-a-bit-in-february-2015-03-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-and-steel-producers-get-a-break-in-sask-budget-2015-03-20Tax credits will please exporters, but small business and the potash sector weren't as lucky... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturers-and-steel-producers-get-a-break-in-sask-budget-2015-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-intermodal-lifts-us-rail-traffic-numbers-in-week-no-10-2015-03-20The intermodal business has again given a boost to U.S. railroads' weekly traffic... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-intermodal-lifts-us-rail-traffic-numbers-in-week-no-10-2015-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-donates-c500000-to-support-research-and-education-programs-at-wilfrid-laurier-universitys-centre-for-supply-chain-management-2015-03-20CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today a C$500,000 donation to support research and education programs at the Centre for Supply Chain...Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-donates-c500000-to-support-research-and-education-programs-at-wilfrid-laurier-universitys-centre-for-supply-chain-management-2015-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-west-to-be-partly-closed-through-weekend-2015-03-20Workers digging the new Eglinton Crosstown line have uncovered a soft patch of soil, forcing the closure of a section of Eglinton Avenue West at...Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-west-to-be-partly-closed-through-weekend-2015-03-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emd-develops-rail-analytics-solutions-with-uptake-2015-03-19Albertville, Ala. – Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD), a subsidiary of Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, and Uptake... To...Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/emd-develops-rail-analytics-solutions-with-uptake-2015-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-offers-new-idle-reduction-systems-2015-03-19HOTSTART recently added two new idle reduction systems to their heater offerings. The DLV Coolant/Lube Oil Heating System and the CLV Coolant Heating...Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hotstart-offers-new-idle-reduction-systems-2015-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-announces-support-to-open-new-markets-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-2015-03-19Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a number of measures to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seize opportunities abroad......Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-announces-support-to-open-new-markets-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-2015-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-running-out-for-acr-2015-03-19CN Railway says a “comprehensive offer” submitted to run the passenger rail and tour train operations from Railmark Canada Ltd. was deemed to be the...Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/time-running-out-for-acr-2015-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-naheed-nenshi-takes-aim-at-federal-government-during-visit-to-saskatoon-2015-03-19Calgary’s mayor doesn’t believe the next federal election should be fought over national security or terrorism or even health care. Naheed Nenshi...Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgary-mayor-naheed-nenshi-takes-aim-at-federal-government-during-visit-to-saskatoon-2015-03-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-railplan-saft-thales-ge-and-gannett-fleming-2015-03-18RailPlan International signed a technical services contract with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to provide modifications... To view...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-railplan-saft-thales-ge-and-gannett-fleming-2015-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-build-new-c250-million-intermodal-and-logistics-hub-in-milton-ont-west-of-toronto-2015-03-18CN (CNR) CNI, +0.04% announced today a plan to build a C$250-million intermodal and logistics hub adjacent to its main line in the Town of Milton,...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-build-new-c250-million-intermodal-and-logistics-hub-in-milton-ont-west-of-toronto-2015-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-cos-touts-fiscal-2q15-orders-2015-03-18The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced Tuesday, March 17, 2015 it has received new orders in its second quarter ended Feb. 28, 2015 for 10,100...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-cos-touts-fiscal-2q15-orders-2015-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mediterranean-corridor-etcs-contract-let-2015-03-18Bombardier and Thales have been awarded a contract by Spain’s high-speed rail infrastructure manager, ADIF Velocidad, to deploy ETCS Level 1 between...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mediterranean-corridor-etcs-contract-let-2015-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-worse-than-expected-in-january-2015-03-18OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.7 per cent in January due to a sharp drop in petroleum and coal products... To view the...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-worse-than-expected-in-january-2015-03-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-renews-share-repurchase-program-2015-03-17Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: CP) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted CP's notice to implement a normal course...Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-renews-share-repurchase-program-2015-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrc-conference-and-nrc-remsa-exhibit-marks-another-success-in-florida-2015-03-17Contractors, railroaders and suppliers escaped the winter chill and gathered in Hollywood, Fla., for the 2015 National Railroad Construction and...Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/nrc-conference-and-nrc-remsa-exhibit-marks-another-success-in-florida-2015-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-says-five-deals-with-cn-ratified-process-for-sixth-deal-still-underway-2015-03-17TORONTO -- Unifor says workers it represents at Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR) have ratified five new contracts with the railway... To view...Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/unifor-says-five-deals-with-cn-ratified-process-for-sixth-deal-still-underway-2015-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pact-bodes-well-for-restored-amtrak-montrealer-2015-03-17A U.S.-Canada agreement on cross-border travel and security signed Monday, March 16, 2015 bolsters efforts to restore Amtrak's Montrealer... To view...Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pact-bodes-well-for-restored-amtrak-montrealer-2015-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-maine-quebec-revive-rebuild-2015-03-17Safe. Reliable. Secure. Those three words greet visitors to Central Maine & Quebec Railway's (CMQ) website... To view the full article please click...Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-maine-quebec-revive-rebuild-2015-03-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cross-border-travel-agreement-between-us-and-canada-2015-03-16An agreement, set to be announced Monday, between Canada and the U.S. could bring a major revamp to cross-border travel by road, rail and sea... To...Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-cross-border-travel-agreement-between-us-and-canada-2015-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-employment-retreats-from-januarys-gains-2015-03-16Employment was essentially flat in February, as losses in manufacturing and in forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas were largely offset by gains......Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-employment-retreats-from-januarys-gains-2015-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-canadas-railways-shouldnt-dictate-terms-2015-03-16Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway have such huge market power that they cannot be allowed to dictate how Canada’s grain... To...Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-canadas-railways-shouldnt-dictate-terms-2015-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-showcase-airport-and-urban-mobility-solutions-at-the-middle-easts-largest-rail-exhibition-2015-03-16Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation will demonstrate its comprehensive and versatile To read more click hereMon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-to-showcase-airport-and-urban-mobility-solutions-at-the-middle-easts-largest-rail-exhibition-2015-03-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/retired-us-navy-seal-to-keynote-railway-interchange-2015-2015-03-13O'Neill held combat leadership roles in more than 400 missions in four different theaters of war. He has trained more than 800 special operations and...Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/retired-us-navy-seal-to-keynote-railway-interchange-2015-2015-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-raitt-speaks-of-important-contribution-of-women-in-the-transportation-industry-2015-03-13OTTAWA , March 12, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, addressed the Economic Club of Canada on the vital...Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-raitt-speaks-of-important-contribution-of-women-in-the-transportation-industry-2015-03-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/studies-back-up-need-for-better-transit-fraser-health-2015-03-12Fraser Health's top doctors are calling on the public to support the "Yes" vote in the upcoming plebiscite, citing two new reports... To view the...Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/studies-back-up-need-for-better-transit-fraser-health-2015-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-intermodal-rebounds-as-march-begins-2015-03-12U.S. intermodal volume for the week ending March 7, 2015 gained ground... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-intermodal-rebounds-as-march-begins-2015-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-record-pace-seen-for-western-canadian-grain-2015-03-12Canadian National on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 noted that “[s]even months into the current 2014-15 crop year... To view the full article please click...Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-record-pace-seen-for-western-canadian-grain-2015-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-performs-grading-signal-work-for-barrie-go-line-expansion-2015-03-12In Toronto, ON, Canada, Metrolinx is building a second track on part of GO Transit's Barrie corridor... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-performs-grading-signal-work-for-barrie-go-line-expansion-2015-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-117-tank-car-web-posting-2015-03-12As you are aware, Transport Canada has been working expeditiously to develop a new class of tank car for the transport of flammable liquids by rail....Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-canada-117-tank-car-web-posting-2015-03-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-is-via-rail-canada-pitch-2015-03-11Two trains -- one passenger, one freight -- are moving in the same direction on the same track; the passenger train is cruising at 110 miles an hour,...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-is-via-rail-canada-pitch-2015-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-very-close-on-new-oil-rail-car-minister-2015-03-11OTTAWA, March 10 (Reuters) - Canada and the United States are "very close" to announcing stronger new oil tanker railcar standards, intended to limit...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-very-close-on-new-oil-rail-car-minister-2015-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timken-selected-for-fifth-time-as-one-of-worlds-most-ethical-companies-2015-03-11NORTH CANTON, Ohio , March 9, 2015 / PRNewswire / -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com ) has been recognized for the fifth time by the...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/timken-selected-for-fifth-time-as-one-of-worlds-most-ethical-companies-2015-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-spends-139-million-on-burnaby-transit-facility-2015-03-11METRO VANCOUVER -- TransLink has spent $13.9 million to buy back a former BC Transit building in Burnaby in order to refurbish its expanding SkyTrain...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-spends-139-million-on-burnaby-transit-facility-2015-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fairview-terminal-expansion-official-2015-03-11The expansion of the terminal to accommodate an additional 500,000 TEUs to a total of 1.3 million TEUs was announced on March 10 during an event at...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fairview-terminal-expansion-official-2015-03-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-positive-train-control-to-launch-on-metrolinks-san-bernardino-rail-line-2015-03-10Parsons is pleased to announce that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has given the Southern California Regional Railroad Authority... To...Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-positive-train-control-to-launch-on-metrolinks-san-bernardino-rail-line-2015-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-pacific-railway-and-unifor-reach-a-collective-agreement-minister-leitch-congratulates-both-parties-2015-03-10OTTAWA, March 9, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated the...Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-pacific-railway-and-unifor-reach-a-collective-agreement-minister-leitch-congratulates-both-parties-2015-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cd-howe-vancouver-area-congestion-costs-up-to-12b-2015-03-10TORONTO—The hidden costs of congestion are between $500 million and $1.2 billion a year for the Metro Vancouver area... To view the full article...Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cd-howe-vancouver-area-congestion-costs-up-to-12b-2015-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-exhibits-at-southern-alberta-institute-of-technology-for-career-day-2015-03-10On March 18, 2015, CARS and participating members will exhibit at SAIT College. This is an opportunity for our association and member companies to...Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cars-exhibits-at-southern-alberta-institute-of-technology-for-career-day-2015-03-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-lights-rail-plans-launch-in-saskatchewan-georgia-port-board-adds-sandersvilles-tarbutton-2015-03-09A new short line plans to begin operating between Melfort and Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, in spring... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/northern-lights-rail-plans-launch-in-saskatchewan-georgia-port-board-adds-sandersvilles-tarbutton-2015-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/declining-canadian-investment-in-eu-is-worrying-french-envoy-says-2015-03-09The newly arrived French ambassador says the level of Canadian investment in Europe is falling... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/declining-canadian-investment-in-eu-is-worrying-french-envoy-says-2015-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-agrees-to-provide-10-year-visas-to-canadians-2015-03-09The Canadian business community has pushed Ottawa to launch free-trade talks with Beijing... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-agrees-to-provide-10-year-visas-to-canadians-2015-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanzania-and-zambia-agree-to-revive-tazara-2015-03-09Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) has announced measures to reduce waste and enhance efficiency... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tanzania-and-zambia-agree-to-revive-tazara-2015-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-company-says-its-hiring-for-sault-to-hearst-market-2015-03-09As a federal subsidy that keeps the Algoma Central Railway passenger service between the Sault and Hearst alive... To view the full article please...Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-company-says-its-hiring-for-sault-to-hearst-market-2015-03-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-posts-115b-in-q1-earnings-2015-03-06SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says it earned $1.15 billion, up from $92.6 million a year ago, boosted by the sale of AltaLink... To view the full article...Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/snc-lavalin-posts-115b-in-q1-earnings-2015-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pierre-lapointe-becomes-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-arcelormittal-mining-canada-gp-2015-03-06Pierre Lapointe is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P., effective March 1st, 2015... To view the full...Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pierre-lapointe-becomes-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-arcelormittal-mining-canada-gp-2015-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-stronger-economy-in-british-columbia-industry-minister-moore-discusses-support-for-small-business-in-the-lower-mainland-2015-03-06James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, today participated in a round-table discussion... To view the full...Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-stronger-economy-in-british-columbia-industry-minister-moore-discusses-support-for-small-business-in-the-lower-mainland-2015-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billionaire-pattison-to-oversee-lower-mainland-transit-funds-if-tax-is-passed-2015-03-06If Lower Mainland residents vote for a new tax to finance transit expansion, billionaire Jimmy Pattison will oversee spending... To view the full...Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/billionaire-pattison-to-oversee-lower-mainland-transit-funds-if-tax-is-passed-2015-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-womens-day-2015-2015-03-06March 8th marks International Women's Day. This is a global day celebrating women’s achievements on overcoming economic, political and social...Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/international-womens-day-2015-2015-03-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-wants-to-limit-shipments-of-dangerous-goods-2015-03-05Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. wants the power to refuse to haul dangerous goods... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-wants-to-limit-shipments-of-dangerous-goods-2015-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/india-unveils-record-railway-budget-2015-03-05INDIA's railways minister Mr Suresh Prabu unveiled the government's 2015-2016 railway budget... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/india-unveils-record-railway-budget-2015-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tax-or-no-tax-surrey-plans-backup-funds-for-light-rail-2015-03-05Surrey is working on a Plan B to ensure the fast-growing metropolis gets the light-rail transit line it will need... To view the full article please...Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tax-or-no-tax-surrey-plans-backup-funds-for-light-rail-2015-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slowing-canadian-economy-still-beat-expectations-2015-03-05Stonger than expected growth could sway the Bank of Canada from cutting its key interest rate... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/slowing-canadian-economy-still-beat-expectations-2015-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-rail-expansion-sets-down-track-for-future-needs-2015-03-05Metrolinx is in the process of developing an ambitious plan which will leverage current investment in transportation infrastructure... To view the...Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-rail-expansion-sets-down-track-for-future-needs-2015-03-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-and-the-teamsters-canada-rail-conference-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-reach-a-collective-agreement-2015-03-04OTTAWA , March 3, 2015 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch , Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated...Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-and-the-teamsters-canada-rail-conference-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-reach-a-collective-agreement-2015-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-consortium-awarded-12bn-montreal-interchange-contract-2015-03-04The Quebec Ministry of Transportation (MTQ) has awarded Parsons Canada and Construction Kiewit a US$1.2bn contract to replace the Turcot Interchange...Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/parsons-consortium-awarded-12bn-montreal-interchange-contract-2015-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-on-cps-turnaround-and-the-future-of-rail-2015-03-04To view BNN's video of Hunter Harrison please click here.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hunter-harrison-on-cps-turnaround-and-the-future-of-rail-2015-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-albertas-oil-loss-may-be-bcs-lng-gain-2015-03-04Next to the Alberta-based oil patch, the mood in the British Columbia LNG sector seems positively upbeat... To view full article please click here.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-albertas-oil-loss-may-be-bcs-lng-gain-2015-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-drives-the-canadian-economy-to-a-strong-finish-in-2014-2015-03-04The manufacturing sector almost singlehandedly drove GDP higher in December, helping the Canadian economy end the year on a positive note... To view...Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-drives-the-canadian-economy-to-a-strong-finish-in-2014-2015-03-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ncc-minister-keeping-mum-on-ottawa-plans-2015-03-03The new regional minister and overseer of the National Capital Commission, Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre... To view the full article please...Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ncc-minister-keeping-mum-on-ottawa-plans-2015-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-universities-working-to-get-more-girls-into-the-sciences-2015-03-03A report from Engineers Canada shows just 18.3 per cent of undergraduate engineering degrees were awarded to women across the country in 2013... To...Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-universities-working-to-get-more-girls-into-the-sciences-2015-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-o-train-upgrade-completed-2015-03-03THE mayor of Ottawa Mr Jim Watson officially relaunched the city's O-Train commuter rail line as the Trillium Line... To view the full article please...Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-o-train-upgrade-completed-2015-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-acquires-protran-technology-2015-03-03Harsco Corp. announced Monday, March 2, 2015 that it has acquired Newton, N.J.-based Protran Technology... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harsco-acquires-protran-technology-2015-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-feb-27-2015-2015-03-03The Railway Safety Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on October 22, 2014 as part of a...Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-feb-27-2015-2015-03-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-traffic-controllers-union-ratifies-four-year-pact-sustainability-program-selects-grant-recipients-2015-03-02CN announced yesterday that the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-traffic-controllers-union-ratifies-four-year-pact-sustainability-program-selects-grant-recipients-2015-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senior-trade-bureaucrat-gets-highest-honour-in-public-service-2015-03-02A senior bureaucrat who was a key player in reshaping Canada’s trade policy has received the highest achievement award... To view the full article...Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/senior-trade-bureaucrat-gets-highest-honour-in-public-service-2015-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edc-loans-usd-450-m-to-south-africas-transnet-for-canadian-supply-needs-2015-03-02Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced up to USD 450 M in financing for Transnet, South Africa's sole national rail network operator... To...Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/edc-loans-usd-450-m-to-south-africas-transnet-for-canadian-supply-needs-2015-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-welcomes-five-new-board-members-retains-parliamentarian-2015-03-02The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new board members... To view the full article please click...Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lriw-welcomes-five-new-board-members-retains-parliamentarian-2015-03-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-wins-race-for-finmeccanica-rail-assets-2015-02-27HITACHI announced on February 24 that it has reached a binding agreement with the board of Finmeccanica... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/hitachi-wins-race-for-finmeccanica-rail-assets-2015-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-gas-tax-fund-helping-thunder-bay-infrastructure-projects-2015-02-27Our Government is pleased to provide Thunder Bay with flexible infrastructure funding... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/federal-gas-tax-fund-helping-thunder-bay-infrastructure-projects-2015-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-relations-have-never-been-cooler-says-longtime-diplomat-2015-02-27Former U.S. Ambassador Allan Gotlieb says Keystone, Obama's legacy-building has impacted the relationship... To view the full article please click...Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-us-relations-have-never-been-cooler-says-longtime-diplomat-2015-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stakeholders-await-word-from-transport-canada-2015-02-27The information requested has been submitted. And the waiting game has begun... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/stakeholders-await-word-from-transport-canada-2015-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-open-house-held-in-bedford-2015-02-27Halifax residents can take a look at what rail commuting options the city is considering creating at an open house tonight... To view the full...Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/commuter-rail-open-house-held-in-bedford-2015-02-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adjust-your-sourcing-strategy-to-combat-strong-us-dollar-expert-2015-02-26Negotiating supply deals in Canadian dollars can help ease the pain of a rising U.S. dollar for Canadian firms... To view the full article please...Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/adjust-your-sourcing-strategy-to-combat-strong-us-dollar-expert-2015-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moosonee-railway-extension-gaining-momentum-2015-02-26Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Lawrence Martin will be joining the chiefs of the Matawa Tribal Council at the annual prospectors' convention in Toronto......Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/moosonee-railway-extension-gaining-momentum-2015-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-to-acquire-freightliner-2015-02-26GENESEE & Wyoming (G&W) announced on February 24 that it has agreed to acquire a 95% stake in Britain's Freightliner Group... To view the full...Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/genesee-wyoming-to-acquire-freightliner-2015-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tank-car-builder-chooses-nyab-db-60-ii-with-brake-cylinder-maintaining-2015-02-26New York Air Brake (NYAB) shipped its first DB-60 II air brake control valves equipped with its new Brake Cylinder Maintaining (BCM™) feature... To...Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tank-car-builder-chooses-nyab-db-60-ii-with-brake-cylinder-maintaining-2015-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-real-estate-deals-elicit-skepticism-from-ttc-officials-2015-02-26The TTC is keen to capitalize on the development potential of its real estate, but significant hurdles remain... To view the full article please...Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-real-estate-deals-elicit-skepticism-from-ttc-officials-2015-02-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/poeti-floats-idea-of-special-tax-for-new-buildings-near-transit-lines-to-fund-projects-2015-02-25A solution for financing new transit expansion could come from a tax on future users of transit lines... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/poeti-floats-idea-of-special-tax-for-new-buildings-near-transit-lines-to-fund-projects-2015-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-model-assembled-on-steps-of-ca-capitol-2015-02-25German engineering company Siemens is assembling a 50-foot, life-size model of California’s as-yet-unbuilt high-speed train... To view the full...Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-model-assembled-on-steps-of-ca-capitol-2015-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pearson-express-electrification-gets-nudge-2015-02-25Ontario Environment Minister Glen Murray has ruled no environmental assessment will be needed... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/union-pearson-express-electrification-gets-nudge-2015-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-2015-02-25The Railway Safety Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on October 22, 2014 as part of a...Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-amendments-to-the-railway-safety-administrative-monetary-penalties-regulations-2015-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speakers-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-25Louis Lévesque, Deputy Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Tony Marquis, Senior Vice-President Operations, Eastern Region,...Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speakers-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-25https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-montreal-commuter-lines-protected-minister-leitch-calls-for-continued-discussions-between-cn-railways-and-unifor-to-end-labour-dispute-2015-02-23Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Canada's Minister of Labour and Minister of the Status of Women... To view the full article please click...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/with-montreal-commuter-lines-protected-minister-leitch-calls-for-continued-discussions-between-cn-railways-and-unifor-to-end-labour-dispute-2015-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-hints-at-federal-funding-for-metro-vancouver-transit-2015-02-23Canada’s Prime Minister hinted he was open to providing federal money to pay for local transit... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-hints-at-federal-funding-for-metro-vancouver-transit-2015-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-cash-for-west-edmonton-lrt-until-2034-2015-02-23Edmonton won’t have enough money under its current savings plan to finance its one-third share of the west LRT until 2034... To view the full article...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/limited-cash-for-west-edmonton-lrt-until-2034-2015-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-creates-new-fund-to-pay-for-crude-rail-spills-hikes-insurance-requirements-2015-02-23Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt said Friday the new regulations were created in response... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-creates-new-fund-to-pay-for-crude-rail-spills-hikes-insurance-requirements-2015-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaker-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-23Mr. Tony Marquis, Senior Vice-President Operations, Eastern Region, Canadian Pacific Railway, has been confirmed as one of CARS keynote speakers for...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaker-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-strike-would-affect-cargo-not-via-and-go-union-says-2015-02-20VIA Rail and GO trains should be spared if Canadian National workers strike... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-rail-strike-would-affect-cargo-not-via-and-go-union-says-2015-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-looks-for-a-yes-vote-that-will-move-vancouver-into-the-future-2015-02-20A historic transportation plebiscite will have huge implications not only for local transit users but also for those who drive... To view the full...Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-looks-for-a-yes-vote-that-will-move-vancouver-into-the-future-2015-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-declares-dividend-2015-02-20The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-five cents ($0.35)......Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-limited-declares-dividend-2015-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-us-carloads-climbed-intermodal-units-fell-again-in-week-no-6-2015-02-20U.S. carloads increased, but intermodal volume slipped again in February’s second full week... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-us-carloads-climbed-intermodal-units-fell-again-in-week-no-6-2015-02-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-unifor-we-wont-fill-your-political-trough-2015-02-19CN said on Feb. 18, 2015 that the Unifor union, which represents approximately 4,800 CN employees... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-unifor-we-wont-fill-your-political-trough-2015-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-partners-with-printable-electronics-association-2015-02-19The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association (CPEIA) and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) have partnered... To view the full...Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cme-partners-with-printable-electronics-association-2015-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-4q-full-year-results-shine-2015-02-19FreightCar America reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freightcar-america-4q-full-year-results-shine-2015-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1000-jobs-planned-for-arcelormittal-over-three-years-2015-02-19ArcelorMittal Dofasco plans to hire 1,000 workers over the next three years to replace retiring baby boomers... To view the full article please click...Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/1000-jobs-planned-for-arcelormittal-over-three-years-2015-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaker-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-19Louis Lévesque, Deputy Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has been confirmed as one of CARS keynote speakers for the National...Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/speaker-confirmed-for-cars-national-railway-day-conference-2015-02-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pondering-public-private-partnership-payoffs-2015-02-18Using a public-private partnership for a taxpayer-funded infrastructure project isn't always the way to go... To view the full article please click...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pondering-public-private-partnership-payoffs-2015-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-reports-increased-cargo-volumes-in-2014-2015-02-18Port Metro Vancouver experienced increased cargo volumes in 2014, according to the port’s year-end statistical report... To view the full article...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/port-metro-vancouver-reports-increased-cargo-volumes-in-2014-2015-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cibc-predicts-alberta-heading-for-mild-recession-this-year-2015-02-18Bank predicts cuts in capital spending by big oil companies will mean at least two quarters of negative growth for province... To view the full...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cibc-predicts-alberta-heading-for-mild-recession-this-year-2015-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-gets-metra-locomotive-rehab-work-2015-02-18Chicagoland's Metra has awarded Progress Rail Services Corp. a $91.1 million contract... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/progress-rail-gets-metra-locomotive-rehab-work-2015-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-shovel-ready-projects-identified-by-city-committee-2015-02-18Calgary wants to be ready in case the federal and provincial governments approve economic stimulus programs to help Alberta... To view the full...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/calgarys-shovel-ready-projects-identified-by-city-committee-2015-02-18https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-and-its-employees-agree-to-arbitration-ending-strike-2015-02-17A day-old strike at Canadian Pacific Railway screeched to an unexpected halt Monday... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-and-its-employees-agree-to-arbitration-ending-strike-2015-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-to-pitch-smarttrack-plan-on-parliament-hill-2015-02-17Mayor John Tory will be in Ottawa Tuesday and Wednesday meeting with both Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Thomas Mulclair... To view the...Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-john-tory-to-pitch-smarttrack-plan-on-parliament-hill-2015-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uptick-in-manufacturing-shipments-pushes-loonie-higher-2015-02-17The Canadian dollar was higher February 13 amid a strong reading on manufacturing shipments and rising commodity prices... To view the full article...Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/uptick-in-manufacturing-shipments-pushes-loonie-higher-2015-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-s-221-to-protect-transit-operators-against-assaults-soon-to-become-law-2015-02-17ATU Canada’s members applaud the unanimous passing at Third Reading of Bill S-221 in the House of Commons today... To view the full article please...Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bill-s-221-to-protect-transit-operators-against-assaults-soon-to-become-law-2015-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-launching-mechatronics-program-at-ont-colleges-2015-02-17Siemens Canada has signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Seneca College and Sheridan College... To view the full article please click...Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/siemens-launching-mechatronics-program-at-ont-colleges-2015-02-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railway-hall-of-fame-adds-three-inductees-2015-02-13The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) yesterday announced the three 2013-14 inductees for the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame... To view the full...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railway-hall-of-fame-adds-three-inductees-2015-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-issues-construction-tender-for-expansion-of-stouffville-go-line-2015-02-13Metrolinx in Toronto, ON, Canada, issued a construction tender to build a second track on a five-kilometer (three-mile) section of GO Transit's...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-issues-construction-tender-for-expansion-of-stouffville-go-line-2015-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bags-25-mn-euro-contract-from-delhi-metro-2015-02-13Alstom today said it has bagged a contract worth euro 25 million (approximately Rs 177 crore) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation... To view the full...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-bags-25-mn-euro-contract-from-delhi-metro-2015-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-labor-minister-says-encouraging-parties-at-cp-rail-to-bargain-2015-02-13Canada Labour Minister Kellie Leitch on Wednesday said she was encouraging the parties at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd to bargain... To view the full...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-labor-minister-says-encouraging-parties-at-cp-rail-to-bargain-2015-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-looking-at-lng-tax-breaks-in-federal-budget-document-2015-02-13The Canadian government is studying the idea of providing new tax breaks in the upcoming federal budget for companies that build liquefied natural...Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-looking-at-lng-tax-breaks-in-federal-budget-document-2015-02-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-replaces-ceo-2015-02-12TransLink's interim leader says he has a "strong plan of action" for the troubled Metro Vancouver transit authority... To view the full article...Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-replaces-ceo-2015-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cfo-demosky-to-step-down-at-mays-end-2015-02-12Canadian Pacific today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bart Demosky has decided to leave the railroad, effective...Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cfo-demosky-to-step-down-at-mays-end-2015-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-2-cp-rail-faces-a-weekend-strike-says-it-is-ready-2015-02-12Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd said on Wednesday its managers will be ready to take over... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-2-cp-rail-faces-a-weekend-strike-says-it-is-ready-2015-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-rfi-eyes-emu-and-locomotive-options-2015-02-12Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area agency Metrolinx has issued a Request for Information... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolinx-rfi-eyes-emu-and-locomotive-options-2015-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-may-hit-075-cents-us-before-an-upswing-begins-2015-02-12In the following weeks the mighty greenback should extend its appreciation a little bit more... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-may-hit-075-cents-us-before-an-upswing-begins-2015-02-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expands-rail-control-and-signalling-presence-in-china-2015-02-11Bombardier Transportation and the New United Group (NUG) have finalised their agreement to establish a new joint venture... To view the full article...Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expands-rail-control-and-signalling-presence-in-china-2015-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reports-increased-grain-export-levels-during-first-half-of-2014-15-crop-year-2015-02-11CN Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau announced yesterday that the railroad has exported approximately 18 percent more grain... To view the full...Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reports-increased-grain-export-levels-during-first-half-of-2014-15-crop-year-2015-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-rail-lines-still-in-the-picture-2015-02-11Short lines are still a vibrant part of rail transport, and contrary to popular belief,
 producer cars are more popular now than they ever were... To...Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/short-rail-lines-still-in-the-picture-2015-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/altex-energy-ceo-there-is-still-a-case-for-moving-canadian-crude-by-rail-2015-02-11John Zahary, President and Chief Executive Officer of Altex Energy, a company that owns and operates eight crude-by-rail terminals... To view the...Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/altex-energy-ceo-there-is-still-a-case-for-moving-canadian-crude-by-rail-2015-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-cuts-spending-in-wake-of-crude-plunge-2015-02-11After a plunge in prices for crude oil, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is scaling back spending on its rail network... To view the full article please...Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-cuts-spending-in-wake-of-crude-plunge-2015-02-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/india-on-wheels-bombardier-plans-to-cash-in-on-railways-fdi-eyes-projects-worth-7-8-billion-2015-02-10MUMBAI: With the Modi government opening up Indian railway infrastructure projects to foreign investments... To read full article click hereTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/india-on-wheels-bombardier-plans-to-cash-in-on-railways-fdi-eyes-projects-worth-7-8-billion-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rapid-transit-funding-outlined-2015-02-10Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans will likely be able to take rapid transit to football games starting in the 2020 season... To view full article click hereTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rapid-transit-funding-outlined-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-says-no-to-cns-final-offer-to-reopen-james-street-swing-bridge-2015-02-10THUNDER BAY -- The city is heading to court over the James Street swing bridge.... To view full article click hereTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-says-no-to-cns-final-offer-to-reopen-james-street-swing-bridge-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-manufacturers-enjoy-good-times-after-slew-of-large-orders-2015-02-10Big projects led by a new train line for London are providing the UK’s rail manufacturing industry with its best outlook for almost a decade... To...Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-manufacturers-enjoy-good-times-after-slew-of-large-orders-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iea-cuts-canadian-oil-growth-forecast-as-business-as-unusual-grips-markets-2015-02-10The rules of the global oil market are being rewritten, forcing oil producers and oil economies to react to the 50% drop in crude prices, the...Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/iea-cuts-canadian-oil-growth-forecast-as-business-as-unusual-grips-markets-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ten-ways-the-new-foreign-minister-can-undo-bairds-damage-2015-02-10To view full article click hereTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ten-ways-the-new-foreign-minister-can-undo-bairds-damage-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-workers-urge-mayor-john-tory-to-keep-transit-public-2015-02-10The mayor of Toronto got a message from transit workers on Monday, when he visited a downtown TTC facility.. To view full article click hereTue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-workers-urge-mayor-john-tory-to-keep-transit-public-2015-02-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-to-discuss-trade-ukraine-greece-with-angela-merkel-in-ottawa-2015-02-09Several of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s main global interests will be on the table when he meets with friend... To view the full article please...Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-to-discuss-trade-ukraine-greece-with-angela-merkel-in-ottawa-2015-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transcanada-about-to-enter-the-rail-business-as-keystone-xl-delay-drags-on-2015-02-09TORONTO – Facing increased pressure from rail cutting into its business, while the Keystone XL pipeline remains under unending American review... To...Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transcanada-about-to-enter-the-rail-business-as-keystone-xl-delay-drags-on-2015-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-seeks-revenue-bump-by-lifting-grain-freight-caps-2015-02-09Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is calling for an end to a government-imposed limit on revenues... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-seeks-revenue-bump-by-lifting-grain-freight-caps-2015-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-calls-on-canadian-exporters-to-look-outside-us-2015-02-09OTTAWA—The Canadian government faces a new hurdle as it shifts from negotiating free trade deals to implementing them... To view the full article...Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-calls-on-canadian-exporters-to-look-outside-us-2015-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-ctc-to-phmsa-stronger-tank-cars-alone-wont-do-it-2015-02-09The Railway Supply Institute Committee on Tank Cars (RSI-CTC) on Feb. 6, 2015, released a statement... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rsi-ctc-to-phmsa-stronger-tank-cars-alone-wont-do-it-2015-02-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-adopts-new-guidelines-for-residential-developments-near-railway-operations-2015-02-05The City of Montreal has become the first major urban area in Canada to adopt the Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway...Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-adopts-new-guidelines-for-residential-developments-near-railway-operations-2015-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eager-to-work-with-chiefs-on-rail-link-to-ring-of-fire-2015-02-05Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Lawrence Martin says the chiefs and Elders who gathered in Kashechewan last week agreed to the idea... To view the full...Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/city-eager-to-work-with-chiefs-on-rail-link-to-ring-of-fire-2015-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2015-registration-hotel-reservations-now-open-2015-02-05Railway Interchange 2015 will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 through Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, as it was...Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-interchange-2015-registration-hotel-reservations-now-open-2015-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prentice-shoots-down-corporate-tax-hikes-in-alberta-2015-02-05Premier Jim Prentice said he won’t hike corporate taxes to help rescue Alberta’s economy... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prentice-shoots-down-corporate-tax-hikes-in-alberta-2015-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obamas-proposed-2016-budget-offers-rail-boost-2015-02-05UNITED States president Barack Obama unveiled his proposed budget for the 2016 financial year... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/obamas-proposed-2016-budget-offers-rail-boost-2015-02-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-appoints-a-new-general-manager-for-eastern-canada-2015-02-04VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Williams to the position of General Manager for Eastern Canada... To view...Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-appoints-a-new-general-manager-for-eastern-canada-2015-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-pledges-better-service-following-mondays-snow-snarled-commute-2015-02-04GO Transit is promising its customers a better commute Wednesday morning... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/go-transit-pledges-better-service-following-mondays-snow-snarled-commute-2015-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-lrt-talks-ongoing-despite-john-bairds-departure-ottawa-mayor-2015-02-04Ottawa’s western light rail negotiations will carry on “business as usual” despite MP John Baird’s resignation from cabinet, says the mayor... To...Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/western-lrt-talks-ongoing-despite-john-bairds-departure-ottawa-mayor-2015-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-looks-to-get-a-jump-on-opportunities-in-worlds-fastest-growing-economy-2015-02-04A lot has happened since Ottawa established a sister-city relationship with Beijing back in 1999... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-looks-to-get-a-jump-on-opportunities-in-worlds-fastest-growing-economy-2015-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-dot-missed-self-imposed-deadline-to-submit-crude-by-rail-regs-for-review-2015-02-04Representatives of the rail industry Tuesday complained to the US Congress about the Obama administration's slow pace... To view the full article...Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-dot-missed-self-imposed-deadline-to-submit-crude-by-rail-regs-for-review-2015-02-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-rep-hints-at-stalemate-with-canada-in-tpp-talks-2015-02-03With Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations heating up in New York, Canada’s contentious stance on supply management... To view the full article...Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-trade-rep-hints-at-stalemate-with-canada-in-tpp-talks-2015-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-mw-employees-ratify-four-year-agreement-2015-02-03Canadian National and members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union Local 2004 have ratified a four-year labor agreement... To view the full article...Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-canadian-mw-employees-ratify-four-year-agreement-2015-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-report-freight-rail-will-carry-the-economy-2015-02-03“The U.S. economy continues to grow, and strong demand for rail service demonstrates that the freight rail industry is integral to this growth,”......Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/aar-report-freight-rail-will-carry-the-economy-2015-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-wants-finance-committee-to-study-effects-of-low-oil-weak-dollar-2015-02-03The NDP's finance critic says he will ask a House of Commons committee to study the economic impacts of low oil prices and the weaker Canadian...Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ndp-wants-finance-committee-to-study-effects-of-low-oil-weak-dollar-2015-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-eager-to-bring-bullet-train-expertise-to-canada-2015-02-03Ontario has barely begun sketching out plans for a high-speed rail corridor, but China is already jumping at the chance to bring its technological...Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/china-eager-to-bring-bullet-train-expertise-to-canada-2015-02-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-harrison-calls-ag-transport-coalition-initiative-disingenuous-2015-02-02Canadian Pacific says it is “appalled” that the Ag Transport Coalition, a government-funded group... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-harrison-calls-ag-transport-coalition-initiative-disingenuous-2015-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-gdp-receded-in-november-2015-02-02OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s gross domestic product declined 0.2 per cent in November... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-gdp-receded-in-november-2015-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/testing-begins-on-addis-ababa-lrt-2015-02-02TRIAL operation of the Addis Ababa light rail network was officially launched on February 2... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/testing-begins-on-addis-ababa-lrt-2015-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-reduce-shipping-load-on-drop-in-oil-prices-2015-02-02The collapse in oil prices that has hammered producer profits... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railways-reduce-shipping-load-on-drop-in-oil-prices-2015-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-mainland-transit-tax-would-be-combined-with-pst-2015-02-02Any new transit tax approved by Lower Mainland voters will be rolled into the existing provincial sales tax... To view the full article please click...Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lower-mainland-transit-tax-would-be-combined-with-pst-2015-02-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plains-70000-bpd-saskatchewan-crude-by-rail-terminal-due-mid-2015-2015-01-30Plains Midstream Canada, a subsidiary of Plains All American Pipeline, has started looking for workers at its new crude-by-rail unit train terminal...Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plains-70000-bpd-saskatchewan-crude-by-rail-terminal-due-mid-2015-2015-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-dips-below-80-cents-us-hits-lowest-level-in-6-years-2015-01-30The Canadian dollar continued to lose ground Jan. 29 against American currency... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-dips-below-80-cents-us-hits-lowest-level-in-6-years-2015-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-tabs-lowenger-as-first-safety-culture-officer-2015-01-30The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has appointed Mike Lowenger to the newly created position of chief safety culture officer... To view the full...Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rac-tabs-lowenger-as-first-safety-culture-officer-2015-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-project-puts-canadian-green-bonds-on-track-2015-01-30The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project broke new ground in 2014, not just by tunneling underneath one of Toronto’s busiest streets... To...Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-project-puts-canadian-green-bonds-on-track-2015-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-previews-confederation-line-lrv-2015-01-30A mock-up of the forthcoming Alstom Citadis Spirit low-floor LRV for Ottawa's Confederation Line was unveiled on January 29... To view the full...Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-previews-confederation-line-lrv-2015-01-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-says-ottawa-must-do-more-to-keep-canadian-railways-safe-2015-01-29Canada’s transportation safety watchdog says it remains concerned about Ottawa’s oversight of Canadian railway companies, 18 months after the...Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tsb-says-ottawa-must-do-more-to-keep-canadian-railways-safe-2015-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plenary-infrastructure-lands-east-rail-project-2015-01-29WHITBY, ONT.—Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have selected Plenary Infrastructure ERMF (Plenary) as the preferred proponent to design,...Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/plenary-infrastructure-lands-east-rail-project-2015-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-team-extends-role-on-818m-canadian-light-rail-scheme-2015-01-29The region of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, has voted in favour a three-year extension to its existing light rail transit (LRT) contract with WSP and...Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wsp-team-extends-role-on-818m-canadian-light-rail-scheme-2015-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-mayor-not-concerned-about-alaska-terminal-upgrade-delay-2015-01-29Prince Rupert found itself in the middle of an international incident last week as the Canadian government took aim at what it sees as...Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prince-rupert-mayor-not-concerned-about-alaska-terminal-upgrade-delay-2015-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-detroit-bridge-authority-awards-17m-engineering-contract-for-new-bridge-2015-01-29The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced it has awarded a contract to Parsons Inc. for engineering work and technical advice for the Detroit...Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/windsor-detroit-bridge-authority-awards-17m-engineering-contract-for-new-bridge-2015-01-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-earnings-beat-but-lag-cp-on-efficiency-2015-01-28TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co CNR.TO reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday and boosted its dividend,...Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-earnings-beat-but-lag-cp-on-efficiency-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-quebec-targets-2017-for-completion-of-dorvals-ramps-to-nowhere-2015-01-28Transport Quebec officials have attached a completion date of 2017 to the new work that will eventually link the now unfinished ramps and overpasses...Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-quebec-targets-2017-for-completion-of-dorvals-ramps-to-nowhere-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expects-new-orders-after-china-high-speed-train-safety-clearance-2015-01-28BEIJING: Canada's Bombardier Inc expects to receive safety certification from China for its high-speed train... To read full article click hereWed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-expects-new-orders-after-china-high-speed-train-safety-clearance-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fully-funded-lrt-half-of-hamilton-council-still-wont-say-yes-2015-01-28Hamilton’s mayor announced Monday that the province is willing to fully fund the capital costs of light rail transit here, but the news did little to...Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fully-funded-lrt-half-of-hamilton-council-still-wont-say-yes-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tax-metro-vancouver-alliance-plans-forums-to-promote-yes-vote-2015-01-28The Metro Vancouver A lliance of "nonpartisan, proactive, everyday citizens" will hold the first of a series of forums on Tuesday night ... To read...Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transit-tax-metro-vancouver-alliance-plans-forums-to-promote-yes-vote-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tendering-for-ethiopian-rail-project-postponed-2015-01-28THE bidding process for a tender to construct a 280km railway from Semera east to the Djibouti port of Tadjourah on the north bank of the Gulf of...Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tendering-for-ethiopian-rail-project-postponed-2015-01-28https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mtr-awards-hong-kong-cbtc-contract-2015-01-27MTR Corporation has awarded a consortium of Thales and Alstom... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mtr-awards-hong-kong-cbtc-contract-2015-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-fast-talks-free-trade-with-ukraine-2015-01-27OTTAWA—International Trade Minister Ed Fast arrived in Kyiv on January 25 for two days of meetings... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-fast-talks-free-trade-with-ukraine-2015-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/projet-montreal-questions-citys-new-transit-plan-2015-01-27Montreal's official opposition is questioning whether the city's new transit plan will ever happen... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/projet-montreal-questions-citys-new-transit-plan-2015-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-will-fully-fund-lrt-capital-costs-mayor-says-2015-01-27Mayor Fred Eisenberger says Premier Kathleen Wynne has committed to fully funding the capital cost of light rail transit (LRT) in Hamilton... To view...Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/province-will-fully-fund-lrt-capital-costs-mayor-says-2015-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paris-and-berlin-call-for-review-of-eu-canada-trade-deal-2015-01-27Trade negotiations between the EU and Canada concluded in October 2013... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/paris-and-berlin-call-for-review-of-eu-canada-trade-deal-2015-01-27https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-base-canadas-railway-policy-on-polar-vortex-2015-01-26Miller is adjunct professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Alberta, and Railroader... To view the full...Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dont-base-canadas-railway-policy-on-polar-vortex-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-on-track-with-growth-plan-despite-cutting-crude-forecasts-2015-01-26CALGARY—Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) remains on track to double its earnings by 2018... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-on-track-with-growth-plan-despite-cutting-crude-forecasts-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-backlog-grows-75-2015-01-26The backlog of freight cars grew by about 75% in 2014, according to fourth-quarter reporting statistics... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-car-backlog-grows-75-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-tunneling-reaches-half-way-point-2015-01-26Two tunnel boring machines (TBM) digging the western segment of the 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) underground tunnel... To view the full article please...Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/eglinton-crosstown-tunneling-reaches-half-way-point-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-considering-focus-on-manufacturing-in-upcoming-budget-2015-01-26OTTAWA—The Conservative government is considering a strong focus on the manufacturing sector in the upcoming budget... To view the full article...Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/feds-considering-focus-on-manufacturing-in-upcoming-budget-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preferred-proponent-selected-for-go-transits-east-rail-maintenance-facility-2015-01-26Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have selected Plenary Infrastructure ERMF as the preferred proponent to design... To view the full article...Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/preferred-proponent-selected-for-go-transits-east-rail-maintenance-facility-2015-01-26https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ltd-profit-tops-estimates-revenue-hits-record-176-billion-2015-01-23Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. reported profit that beat analysts’ estimates and predicted rising earnings in 2015 To read full article please click...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-ltd-profit-tops-estimates-revenue-hits-record-176-billion-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-rail-solution-in-ring-of-fire-2015-01-23TIMMINS - The Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is considering the idea of teaming up with a Southern Ontario rail company... To read full article please...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/possible-rail-solution-in-ring-of-fire-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acr-stakeholders-seek-urgent-meeting-2015-01-23Sault Ste. Marie, ON (January 22, 2015) – With the Federal Government’s one-year funding extension into the Algoma Central Railway passenger...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/acr-stakeholders-seek-urgent-meeting-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cni-scheduled-to-post-quarterly-earnings-on-tuesday-2015-01-23Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) is scheduled to announce its Q414 earnings results on Tuesday... To read full article please click hereFri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-national-railway-cni-scheduled-to-post-quarterly-earnings-on-tuesday-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-go-train-yard-in-kitchener-leapfrogs-plans-for-baden-2015-01-23KITCHENER — While provincial transit agency Metrolinx has begun formal design work on a new GO train layover yard east of downtown Kitchener... To...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-go-train-yard-in-kitchener-leapfrogs-plans-for-baden-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-reveals-its-10-year-development-plan-2015-01-23The “Montreal urban agglomeration land use and development plan” outlines plans for new infrastructure... To read full article please click here .Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/montreal-reveals-its-10-year-development-plan-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-harper-government-to-invest-in-port-of-montreal-2015-01-23The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister... To read full article please click...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-harper-government-to-invest-in-port-of-montreal-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-says-theres-more-to-the-canadian-economy-than-oil-2015-01-23Stephen Harper is playing down the impact of energy on the overall Canadian economy, noting that other sectors will help keep growth strong during...Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-says-theres-more-to-the-canadian-economy-than-oil-2015-01-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-new-svp-sales-and-marketing-2015-01-22Canadian Pacific has appointed Timothy Marsh to senior vice-president sales and marketing, effective Feb. 1, 2015.... To view the full article please...Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-names-new-svp-sales-and-marketing-2015-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-stands-firm-on-buy-america-newfoundland-at-ceta-talks-2015-01-22Trade Minister Ed Fast arrived in a trade meeting in Rome hounded by two potentially explosive trade problems at opposite ends of Canada... To view...Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/trade-minister-stands-firm-on-buy-america-newfoundland-at-ceta-talks-2015-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-de-louest-coalition-on-board-with-quebec-caisse-infrastructure-partnership-2015-01-22Whether in the end it will prove to be all that West Islanders hoped for... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/train-de-louest-coalition-on-board-with-quebec-caisse-infrastructure-partnership-2015-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-presto-to-cover-streetcars-old-and-new-2015-01-22The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has adjusted its timetable to implement its fare-card system... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-presto-to-cover-streetcars-old-and-new-2015-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-chosen-for-kochi-metro-systems-contracts-2015-01-22DELHI Metro Rail Corporation has awarded Alstom two contracts worth more than $US 75m to supply signalling, telecommunications, and electrification...Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-chosen-for-kochi-metro-systems-contracts-2015-01-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canarail-wins-deal-to-overhaul-rocky-mountaineer-rail-car-fleet-2015-01-21Quebec-based CANARAIL Consultants Inc. has been chosen by Rocky Mountaineer to head up an overhaul... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canarail-wins-deal-to-overhaul-rocky-mountaineer-rail-car-fleet-2015-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-acquires-tew-engineering-ltd-2015-01-21L.B. Foster Company has acquired TEW Engineering Ltd. .. To view the full article please click here.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-acquires-tew-engineering-ltd-2015-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-agencies-launch-fare-pilot-project-2015-01-21Metrolinx's GO Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) have paired up for a fare integration pilot project... To view the full article...Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-transit-agencies-launch-fare-pilot-project-2015-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-eisenberger-says-he-wont-use-political-capital-on-transit-lane-2015-01-21Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he’s a supporter of the downtown Hamilton transit lane, but he’s not expending his “political capital” to try to sway...Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mayor-eisenberger-says-he-wont-use-political-capital-on-transit-lane-2015-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-train-proposed-between-portland-and-vancouver-2015-01-21A group based in Portland is lobbying local governments for a high speed train that would connect the Cascadia region, from Vancouver to Portland......Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-train-proposed-between-portland-and-vancouver-2015-01-21https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enr-awards-nile-valley-resignalling-contract-2015-01-20EGYPTIAN National Railways (ENR) has awarded Alstom a contract worth around €100m to supply signalling equipment... To view the full article please...Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/enr-awards-nile-valley-resignalling-contract-2015-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yes-and-no-sides-ramp-up-their-campaigns-in-run-up-to-transit-funding-plebiscite-2015-01-20Battle lines are being drawn across Metro Vancouver as those for and against a proposed “congestion tax”... To view the full article please click...Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/yes-and-no-sides-ramp-up-their-campaigns-in-run-up-to-transit-funding-plebiscite-2015-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-threatens-to-use-rare-law-in-buy-america-dispute-in-bc-2015-01-20OTTAWA—The federal government is threatening to throw a wrench into Alaska’s plans to build on Canadian turf exclusively with American steel and...Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-threatens-to-use-rare-law-in-buy-america-dispute-in-bc-2015-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/orient-express-chinas-grand-plan-for-a-new-silk-road-2015-01-20High-speed trains, high-tech ports, China's new trade network is vast, fast and hugely ambitious... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/orient-express-chinas-grand-plan-for-a-new-silk-road-2015-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-ontario-ready-to-reclaim-the-economic-engine-title-2015-01-20OTTAWA—Inside his humming facility on the outskirts of Ottawa, Mark Perry’s operation pumps out specialized plastic products... To view the full...Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/is-ontario-ready-to-reclaim-the-economic-engine-title-2015-01-20https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-light-rail-transit-can-improve-your-health-2015-01-19We have all heard plenty of questions about Waterloo Region's forthcoming light rail transit project... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-light-rail-transit-can-improve-your-health-2015-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-gear-up-for-transit-plebiscite-2015-01-19With two months before a contentious vote on a proposed 0.5 per cent boost in the provincial sales tax... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metro-vancouver-mayors-gear-up-for-transit-plebiscite-2015-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ambitious-new-ceo-2015-01-19Ever since Canada's state rescue of passenger trains in 1977, VIA Rail has depended on the government... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rails-ambitious-new-ceo-2015-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-postpones-three-amigos-summit-amid-chilly-relations-with-us-and-mexico-2015-01-19Prime Minister Stephen Harper has postponed the North American leaders’ summit with U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Pena...Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-postpones-three-amigos-summit-amid-chilly-relations-with-us-and-mexico-2015-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-next-move-2015-01-19In the wake of Canadian Pacific Railway's offer to merge with CSX, there was much speculation about CP's ambitions... To view to the full article...Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cps-next-move-2015-01-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-good-first-full-2015-week-2015-01-16North American freight rail traffic for the week ending Jan. 10, 2015 – the first full week of 2015... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-good-first-full-2015-week-2015-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reaches-tentative-labour-agreement-with-teamsters-union-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-in-canada-2015-01-16MONTREAL, Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - CN (CNR) CNI, +0.29% announced today that it has negotiated a tentative labour agreement with the Teamsters...Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-reaches-tentative-labour-agreement-with-teamsters-union-representing-rail-traffic-controllers-in-canada-2015-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-targeted-by-more-claims-than-us-mexico-under-nafta-2015-01-16Canada has been the target of more claims in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-targeted-by-more-claims-than-us-mexico-under-nafta-2015-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-gets-mexican-signal-contract-2015-01-16Thales said Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 it will "provide its ETCS Level 2 signaling technology for the suburban rail line between Mexico City and...Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/thales-gets-mexican-signal-contract-2015-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-taxed-too-much-federal-finance-minister-says-2015-01-16Canadians are already taxed too much, according to federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver, and his government is looking at ways to lower taxes rather...Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadians-taxed-too-much-federal-finance-minister-says-2015-01-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/san-francisco-taps-siemens-for-additional-lrvs-2015-01-15San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is exercising an option with Siemens... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/san-francisco-taps-siemens-for-additional-lrvs-2015-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-airport-link-praised-in-principle-by-city-airport-authority-2015-01-15The proposed link to the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in the proposed O-Train “Trillium Line” expansion... To view the full article please...Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-lrt-airport-link-praised-in-principle-by-city-airport-authority-2015-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coderre-suggests-extending-metros-blue-line-above-ground-2015-01-15Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said the province should consider extending the métro’s Blue Line using an above-ground rail system... To view the full...Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/coderre-suggests-extending-metros-blue-line-above-ground-2015-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-critical-chicago-investments-keep-network-fluid-help-railroad-handle-rising-demand-and-free-up-capacity-in-rail-hub-2015-01-15Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), said today CN's substantial investments in its U.S. Midwest...Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cns-critical-chicago-investments-keep-network-fluid-help-railroad-handle-rising-demand-and-free-up-capacity-in-rail-hub-2015-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-canada-insists-on-oil-train-tanker-phase-out-ahead-of-us-2015-01-15Canada is committed to taking outmoded tank cars off the rails years earlier than U.S. officials envision, sources familiar with negotiations say......Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/exclusive-canada-insists-on-oil-train-tanker-phase-out-ahead-of-us-2015-01-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pacific-rail-maintenance-workers-set-feb-15-strike-deadline-2015-01-14Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd workers represented by Unifor have set a strike deadline of Feb. 15... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-pacific-rail-maintenance-workers-set-feb-15-strike-deadline-2015-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-lauds-ntsb-on-tank-car-safety-focus-2015-01-14The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced its support for the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015... To view the full...Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-lauds-ntsb-on-tank-car-safety-focus-2015-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mayors-remain-united-on-two-way-all-day-go-right-down-the-line-2015-01-14The faces may be new but the commitment to two-way all-day GO train service remains the same... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-mayors-remain-united-on-two-way-all-day-go-right-down-the-line-2015-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-caisses-first-two-mass-transit-projects-in-brief-2015-01-14With more than 16,000 daily riders, the Vaudreuil-Hudson train line is limited as to how much it can improve service... To view the full article...Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-caisses-first-two-mass-transit-projects-in-brief-2015-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-vancouver-bc-facility-receives-industryweek-2014-best-plants-recognition-2015-01-14Pittsburgh, PA-based L.B. Foster Company FSTR, +1.85% announced today that its Rail Technologies plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... To...Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/lb-foster-vancouver-bc-facility-receives-industryweek-2014-best-plants-recognition-2015-01-14https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-needs-one-regional-transit-authority-2015-01-13When it comes to fighting gridlock many major North American urban regions have a key advantage over the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)......Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-needs-one-regional-transit-authority-2015-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-settlement-of-200-million-reached-in-quebec-rail-explosion-2015-01-13A proposed partial settlement of nearly $200 million has been reached in the 2013 Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, train derailment... To view the full article...Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/proposed-settlement-of-200-million-reached-in-quebec-rail-explosion-2015-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-announce-deal-with-caisse-de-depot-2015-01-13Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard ​and its pension fund manager are set to announce a new agreement this morning involving infrastructure in the...Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/quebec-to-announce-deal-with-caisse-de-depot-2015-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-chamber-of-commerce-in-japan-applauds-the-entry-into-force-of-the-canada-korea-free-trade-agreement-2015-01-13The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) today congratulates the governments of Canada and South Korea... To view the full article please...Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-canadian-chamber-of-commerce-in-japan-applauds-the-entry-into-force-of-the-canada-korea-free-trade-agreement-2015-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-optimism-still-high-in-canada-despite-low-oil-prices-2015-01-13While plummeting oil prices have darkened the confidence of firms linked to the energy sector, the Bank of Canada said Canadian businesses... To view...Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/business-optimism-still-high-in-canada-despite-low-oil-prices-2015-01-13https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mystery-rail-firm-enters-negotiations-to-operate-acr-2015-01-12Stakeholders vying to retain the Algoma Central Railway passenger service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst... To view the full article please...Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mystery-rail-firm-enters-negotiations-to-operate-acr-2015-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-on-a-breakthrough-year-in-canada-china-relations-2015-01-12As the world enters into the new year, we look back at 2014 when the booming China-Canada relations... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-on-a-breakthrough-year-in-canada-china-relations-2015-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-innovia-monorail-300-system-wins-good-design-award-2015-01-12Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a GOOD DESIGN™ Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system... To view the full...Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-innovia-monorail-300-system-wins-good-design-award-2015-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-employment-growth-highest-in-bc-in-2014-statscan-2015-01-12The national job market coasted its way through December, posting its second consecutive month of very small losses... To view the full article...Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manufacturing-employment-growth-highest-in-bc-in-2014-statscan-2015-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-on-track-as-negotiations-with-federal-unions-enter-critical-stage-2015-01-12Treasury Board President Tony Clement says negotiations with federal unions are entering a “very critical” round... To view the full article please...Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/budget-on-track-as-negotiations-with-federal-unions-enter-critical-stage-2015-01-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-generates-11-million-and-300000-pounds-of-food-2015-01-09Canadian Pacific’s 2014 Holiday Train program saw more than C$1.1 million raised and 300,000 pounds of food... To view the full article please click...Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-holiday-train-generates-11-million-and-300000-pounds-of-food-2015-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-will-fight-federal-grain-fines-2015-01-09Canada’s second largest railroad is refusing to pay $50,000 worth of federal fines issued after a Transport Canada... To view the full article please...Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-railway-will-fight-federal-grain-fines-2015-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-harper-says-government-will-balance-budget-this-year-2015-01-09DELTA, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canada will balance the budget in 2015... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-harper-says-government-will-balance-budget-this-year-2015-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-to-visit-canada-in-second-half-of-the-year-2015-01-09Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada in the second-half of the year... To view the full article please click here .Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-to-visit-canada-in-second-half-of-the-year-2015-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regenerative-braking-system-for-railcars-relies-on-composite-flywheel-2015-01-09A new flywheel-based regenerative braking system, the Digital Displacement hydraulic pump-motor transmission system... To view the full article...Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/regenerative-braking-system-for-railcars-relies-on-composite-flywheel-2015-01-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-robert-poeti-wants-new-rail-line-for-west-island-2015-01-08Quebec Transport Minister Robert Poëti says improving train service between downtown Montreal and the West Island is a priority for 2015... To view...Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/transport-minister-robert-poeti-wants-new-rail-line-for-west-island-2015-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-greenbrier-a-strong-first-quarter-2015-01-08The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., got off to a strong start in the first quarter of its fiscal year, Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2014.... To view the full article...Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-greenbrier-a-strong-first-quarter-2015-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-submits-revised-offer-to-thunder-bay-for-reopening-bridge-2015-01-08Thunder Bay's city manager says CN has submitted a revised offer for reopening the James Street swing bridge... To view the full article please click...Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-submits-revised-offer-to-thunder-bay-for-reopening-bridge-2015-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sliding-oil-exports-push-canada-to-november-trade-deficit-2015-01-08OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $644 million in November as exports of oil fell... To view the full...Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/sliding-oil-exports-push-canada-to-november-trade-deficit-2015-01-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-prices-wild-card-for-railways-in-2015-2015-01-07MONTREAL – Volatility in energy prices is expected to be a “wild card” for Canadian railways... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-prices-wild-card-for-railways-in-2015-2015-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-korea-trade-agreement-to-create-jobs-says-minister-2015-01-07According to a release from the federal government, 90 per cent of Canada's current exports to South Korea are now duty-free... To view the full...Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-korea-trade-agreement-to-create-jobs-says-minister-2015-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locked-out-southern-railway-workers-dig-in-2015-01-07A shortline railway company that moves freight around the Lower Mainland is behind picket lines... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/locked-out-southern-railway-workers-dig-in-2015-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ontario-to-have-turtle-race-for-fastest-growing-province-title-2015-01-07TORONTO—Falling oil prices will shift the balance of power among Canada’s provinces this year... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bc-ontario-to-have-turtle-race-for-fastest-growing-province-title-2015-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-harper-meeting-constructive-but-ended-with-no-solid-commitments-2015-01-07It took quiet talks between Ontario officials and their federal counterparts to pave the way for a thawing of relations... To view the full article...Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/wynne-harper-meeting-constructive-but-ended-with-no-solid-commitments-2015-01-07https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-claims-cheaper-crude-may-benefit-canadian-economy-2015-01-06Perhaps an era of cheap crude won’t be so bad for Canada after all... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-claims-cheaper-crude-may-benefit-canadian-economy-2015-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-and-wynne-meet-in-toronto-after-more-than-a-year-2015-01-06Stephen Harper has ended his freeze-out of Kathleen Wynne, meeting with her Monday for the first time in more than a year... To view the full article...Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/harper-and-wynne-meet-in-toronto-after-more-than-a-year-2015-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-high-speed-rail-market-continues-strong-growth-trend-bcc-research-says-2015-01-06The global market for high-speed rail likely increased 9.5 percent to $112 billion in 2014 compared with 2013... To view the full article please...Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/global-high-speed-rail-market-continues-strong-growth-trend-bcc-research-says-2015-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morgan-stanley-unit-agrees-to-sell-montreal-gateway-terminals-2015-01-06A unit of Morgan Stanley has agreed to sell Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/morgan-stanley-unit-agrees-to-sell-montreal-gateway-terminals-2015-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-transit-plebiscite-set-for-spring-2015-01-06Voters in the Vancouver, B.C., metropolitan area will vote by mail... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-transit-plebiscite-set-for-spring-2015-01-06https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-oil-prices-unlikely-to-hurt-railroads-as-costs-decline-and-economy-boosts-other-shipments-2015-01-05The stunning collapse in oil prices over the past several months won't derail the railroads' profit engine... To view the full article please click...Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/low-oil-prices-unlikely-to-hurt-railroads-as-costs-decline-and-economy-boosts-other-shipments-2015-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-to-publish-preliminary-terms-for-new-high-speed-rail-tender-2015-01-05Mexico will publish preliminary terms on January 14 for a US$3.75 billion high-speed train contract that was abruptly cancelled in November... To...Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mexico-to-publish-preliminary-terms-for-new-high-speed-rail-tender-2015-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-growth-cools-in-december-2015-01-05The pace of growth in the Canadian manufacturing sector slowed in the final month of last year... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-manufacturing-growth-cools-in-december-2015-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-building-canada-plan-delivering-results-for-canadians-2015-01-05The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of...Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-building-canada-plan-delivering-results-for-canadians-2015-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-canadas-economy-is-headed-2015-01-05For more than four years, one constant of Canada's economy has been the central bank's one per cent overnight interest rate... To view the full...Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/where-canadas-economy-is-headed-2015-01-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railroads-on-pace-to-meet-emission-reduction-goals-rac-says-2014-12-30Canadian railroads are on track to meet their greenhouse-gas (GHG) reduction targets by next year... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-railroads-on-pace-to-meet-emission-reduction-goals-rac-says-2014-12-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-tourist-train-for-charlevoix-region-2014-12-30There’s a new option for tourists in the Chalevoix region known as the “Light-Rail Train”... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-tourist-train-for-charlevoix-region-2014-12-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-rail-conference-calls-for-limited-access-to-locomotive-recordings-2014-12-30The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is not opposed to the installation of locomotive voice and video recorders... To view the full article...Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/teamsters-rail-conference-calls-for-limited-access-to-locomotive-recordings-2014-12-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-canada-plan-among-federal-stories-of-the-year-2014-12-30Canadian construction leaders have differing views of what is the most important federal construction news story... To view the full article please...Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/building-canada-plan-among-federal-stories-of-the-year-2014-12-30https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capital-dreams-imagining-how-lrt-and-other-projects-will-reshape-ottawa-2014-12-29Imagine an Ottawa where you leave your Pinecrest Park home in the morning... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/capital-dreams-imagining-how-lrt-and-other-projects-will-reshape-ottawa-2014-12-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-news-minister-fast-highlights-benefits-of-historic-trade-achievements-for-hard-working-canadians-in-2014-2014-12-29The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today highlighted the benefits of the past year’s historic trade and investment... To view...Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/national-news-minister-fast-highlights-benefits-of-historic-trade-achievements-for-hard-working-canadians-in-2014-2014-12-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-edges-higher-amid-lower-oil-and-gold-signs-us-economy-is-strengthening-2014-12-29TORONTO - The Canadian dollar found some strength Wednesday amid a quiet, holiday shortened trading day... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/loonie-edges-higher-amid-lower-oil-and-gold-signs-us-economy-is-strengthening-2014-12-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-bulk-up-to-avoid-another-winter-backlog-2014-12-29Canada’s two biggest railroads are putting extra workers on call, adding locomotives and readying heaters... To view the full article please click...Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-bulk-up-to-avoid-another-winter-backlog-2014-12-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-line-likely-to-skip-guelph-report-2014-12-29GUELPH—A proposed high-speed rail line from London to Toronto would skip Guelph... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/high-speed-rail-line-likely-to-skip-guelph-report-2014-12-29https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-railways-add-workers-engines-to-halt-winter-woes-2014-12-24Canada’s two biggest railroads aren’t letting winter go unchallenged... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-railways-add-workers-engines-to-halt-winter-woes-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-thales-alstom-hyperloop-parsons-brinckerhoff-and-railway-interchange-2014-12-24Thales' board today elected Patrice Caine chairman and chief executive officer... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-supplier-news-from-thales-alstom-hyperloop-parsons-brinckerhoff-and-railway-interchange-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railways-pushing-for-single-person-freight-train-crews-2014-12-24Freight trains generally have two people aboard... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-railways-pushing-for-single-person-freight-train-crews-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-interview-via-rail-head-maps-out-his-transportation-vision-2014-12-24Tuesday was the busiest day of the holiday season for Via Rail Canada Inc... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-interview-via-rail-head-maps-out-his-transportation-vision-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-japan-should-be-canadas-next-trade-target-2014-12-24It has now been a year since International Trade Minister Ed Fast unveiled the government’s Global Market Action Plan... To view the full article...Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/why-japan-should-be-canadas-next-trade-target-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/students-hit-the-books-and-the-tracks-at-confederation-college-2014-12-24THUNDER BAY, ON – Students in the Railway Conductor program hit the books and then the railway tracks... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/students-hit-the-books-and-the-tracks-at-confederation-college-2014-12-24https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-far-more-good-news-than-bad-in-translink-numbers-2014-12-23By the time you read this, the provincial cabinet will have determined the wording of the question for the spring transit... To view the full article...Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/theres-far-more-good-news-than-bad-in-translink-numbers-2014-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protectionist-buy-american-restrictions-responsible-for-killing-71-jobs-in-st-jerome-quebec-2014-12-23Canada Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is extremely disappointed by the sudden closure Dec 19 of Mueller Canada's manufacturing operations ... To...Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/protectionist-buy-american-restrictions-responsible-for-killing-71-jobs-in-st-jerome-quebec-2014-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-report-cp-fell-below-cn-climbed-above-grain-revenue-cap-in-latest-crop-year-2014-12-23The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) recently determined that Canadian Pacific was under and CN was over... To view the full article please click...Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cta-report-cp-fell-below-cn-climbed-above-grain-revenue-cap-in-latest-crop-year-2014-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-150m-maintenance-contract-for-trenitalias-frecciarossa-1000-fleet-2014-12-23Bombardier's consortium partner AnsaldoBreda announced it signed a ten-year... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-wins-150m-maintenance-contract-for-trenitalias-frecciarossa-1000-fleet-2014-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dropping-loonie-sliding-oil-price-redraw-provinces-economic-pictures-2014-12-23Several provinces are falling behind on their fiscal targets this year... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/dropping-loonie-sliding-oil-price-redraw-provinces-economic-pictures-2014-12-23https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-hunter-harrison-named-railroader-of-the-year-by-railway-age-2014-12-22CALGARY, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - E. Hunter Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific (CP), has been named 2015 Railroader of the...Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacifics-hunter-harrison-named-railroader-of-the-year-by-railway-age-2014-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-prices-will-snap-back-by-late-2015-says-scotiabank-2014-12-22TORONTO—Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index dropped 4.8 per cent month-over-month in November... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/oil-prices-will-snap-back-by-late-2015-says-scotiabank-2014-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-considers-free-trade-with-thailand-despite-internal-warnings-2014-12-22The Canadian government is exploring the idea of free trade with Thailand... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-considers-free-trade-with-thailand-despite-internal-warnings-2014-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-poised-to-boost-crude-shipments-2014-12-22Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is poised to meet a goal to boost crude shipments by at least 67 percent... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rail-poised-to-boost-crude-shipments-2014-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-sets-foot-in-china-2014-12-22VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has signed a partnership with Hainan Airlines... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-sets-foot-in-china-2014-12-22https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-crossing-rules-updated-to-reduce-collisions-risk-2014-12-19The federal government is rolling out new regulations aimed at making railway crossings safer, 15 months after an Ottawa transit bus collided with a...Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-crossing-rules-updated-to-reduce-collisions-risk-2014-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-1-canadas-unifor-and-cn-rail-fail-to-reach-labor-agreement-2014-12-19Dec 18 (Reuters) - Unifor, Canada's largest private sector workers' union, said it was unable to reach agreement with Canadian National Railway Co...Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/update-1-canadas-unifor-and-cn-rail-fail-to-reach-labor-agreement-2014-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-rail-traffic-continued-gaining-over-2013-levels-in-the-week-ending-dec-13-2014-the-association-of-american-railroads-said-thursday-2014-12-19U.S. freight carload traffic rose a substantial 12.1% measured against the comparable week in 2013... To view full article click hereFri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-freight-rail-traffic-continued-gaining-over-2013-levels-in-the-week-ending-dec-13-2014-the-association-of-american-railroads-said-thursday-2014-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-raitt-talks-transportation-progress-with-us-secretary-anthony-foxx-2014-12-19TORONTO , Dec. 18, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today met with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx,...Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/minister-raitt-talks-transportation-progress-with-us-secretary-anthony-foxx-2014-12-19https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-outlook-2015-cps-e-hunter-harrison-2014-12-17Over the past two-plus years since my team started work at CP, much of our focus has been on cost control.... To view full article click hereWed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-outlook-2015-cps-e-hunter-harrison-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-maine-and-quebec-railway-says-it-has-green-light-from-transport-canada-2014-12-17The company that now owns the railway passing through Lac-Mégantic says it’s received the “green light” from Transport Canada.... To view full...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/central-maine-and-quebec-railway-says-it-has-green-light-from-transport-canada-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-sets-foot-in-china-2014-12-17TORONTO , Dec. 17, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has signed a partnership with Hainan Airlines, the first to be concluded with a...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-canada-sets-foot-in-china-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-opens-montreal-intermodal-terminal-2014-12-17CSX has opened its new Valleyfield Intermodal Terminal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield near Montreal... To view full article click hereWed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/csx-opens-montreal-intermodal-terminal-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-oks-station-debit-credit-card-use-2014-12-17Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) customers will be able to use debit and credit cards... To view full article click hereWed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ttc-oks-station-debit-credit-card-use-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-ambassador-buy-america-restrictions-on-prince-rupert-ferry-terminal-unacceptable-2014-12-17A U.S. requirement that American steel be used to update a ferry terminal in B.C. is causing some tension with Canadian officials, potentially...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-ambassador-buy-america-restrictions-on-prince-rupert-ferry-terminal-unacceptable-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-of-canadians-calls-for-ceta-consultations-2014-12-17Kavanagh is a local member of the Council of Canadians. Nationally, the council has called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to hold public...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/council-of-canadians-calls-for-ceta-consultations-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mohammed-adam-asks-jim-watson-to-explain-his-vision-for-the-city-2014-12-17Mohammed Adam spoke to Mayor Jim Watson on a wide range of issues ranging from the message of the election to the city’s role in capital building and...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mohammed-adam-asks-jim-watson-to-explain-his-vision-for-the-city-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ethiopia-arup-south-africa-to-prepare-transit-oriented-development-master-plan-for-addis-abeba-light-rail-transit-2014-12-17Arup South Africa has won the contract to prepare a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) master plan for ten of the key stations that are part of the...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ethiopia-arup-south-africa-to-prepare-transit-oriented-development-master-plan-for-addis-abeba-light-rail-transit-2014-12-17https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/traders-sell-shares-of-canadian-pacific-railway-limited-on-strength-cp-2014-12-16Investors sold shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) on strength during trading on Monday, .... To read full article click hereTue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/traders-sell-shares-of-canadian-pacific-railway-limited-on-strength-cp-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-media-availability-tsb-releases-investigation-report-into-bridge-failure-and-derailment-of-canadian-pacific-railway-freight-train-at-calgarys-bonnybrook-bridge-in-2013-2014-12-16CALGARY , Dec. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will be available to the news... To view full article click hereTue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/media-advisory-media-availability-tsb-releases-investigation-report-into-bridge-failure-and-derailment-of-canadian-pacific-railway-freight-train-at-calgarys-bonnybrook-bridge-in-2013-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-bc-manufacturers-the-recession-could-finally-be-over-2014-12-16Everyone assumed the recession ended in 2012 or 2013, but I think people are really seeing it ending in 2014... To view full article click hereTue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/for-bc-manufacturers-the-recession-could-finally-be-over-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-finance-committee-tables-pre-budget-report-2014-12-16Mr. James Rajotte, M.P., Edmonton-Leduc – Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance – tabled the Committee’s report in respect of...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/house-finance-committee-tables-pre-budget-report-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provinces-call-on-ottawa-to-boost-infrastructure-spending-2014-12-16Provincial finance ministers are calling on the federal government to borrow billions of dollars to ramp up its spending on public infrastructure...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/provinces-call-on-ottawa-to-boost-infrastructure-spending-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-applauds-tsbs-call-for-installation-of-locomotive-and-voice-recorders-to-enhance-safety-2014-12-16CALGARY , Dec. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) has reviewed the Transportation Safety Board's report on the collision between two CP freight...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-applauds-tsbs-call-for-installation-of-locomotive-and-voice-recorders-to-enhance-safety-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-here-to-stay-ihs-energy-report-says-2014-12-16Crude oil shipments by railroads are expected to peak at about 1.5 million b/d in 2015-2016... To view full article click hereTue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/crude-by-rail-here-to-stay-ihs-energy-report-says-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-looks-to-los-angeles-for-insight-on-transit-referendum-2014-12-16A sales tax is not the ideal way to pay for transit, but it is the most politically saleable, says the leader of one of the continent’s most...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vancouver-looks-to-los-angeles-for-insight-on-transit-referendum-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-cant-apply-buy-america-rule-in-canada-officials-say-2014-12-16Ottawa cried foul Monday over Washington’s insistence on using only American steel for its renovation of a ferry terminal on Canadian soil... To view...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/us-cant-apply-buy-america-rule-in-canada-officials-say-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolink-ceo-depallo-resigns-2014-12-16Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Michael DePallo has announced he will step down from his post Jan. 2 to "pursue other opportunities." To view full...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/metrolink-ceo-depallo-resigns-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-fall-to-527-billion-in-october-statistics-canada-2014-12-16OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 0.6 per in October to $52.7 billion, the second drop this year.... To view full article...Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-sales-fall-to-527-billion-in-october-statistics-canada-2014-12-16https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/energy-diversification-a-priority-2014-12-15The key U.S. global marker price for crude has fallen from over $105 a barrel in June to under $70 a barrel, a plunge not experienced since the...Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/energy-diversification-a-priority-2014-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-forecast-to-be-no-2-in-gdp-growth-2014-12-15Manitoba will be one of the leaders in economic growth next year, according to the latest forecast from RBC.... To view full article click hereMon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/manitoba-forecast-to-be-no-2-in-gdp-growth-2014-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transport-minister-insists-dric-bridge-will-open-on-schedule-2014-12-15Canada’s transportation minister insisted Friday the planned $2.1-billion Detroit River International Crossing will not be delayed despite...Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-transport-minister-insists-dric-bridge-will-open-on-schedule-2014-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-threatens-to-block-buy-america-rules-in-canada-2014-12-15The federal government is threatening to invoke a rarely used anti-sanctions law to block the U.S. from imposing Buy America rules in Canada... To...Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawa-threatens-to-block-buy-america-rules-in-canada-2014-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-green-lights-cboss-ptc-2014-12-15The Federal Railroad Administration has given Caltrain the green light to proceed..... To view full article click here.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-green-lights-cboss-ptc-2014-12-15https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-summit-with-lisa-raitt-us-counterpart-slated-for-ottawa-2014-12-12Transport Minister Lisa Raitt is expected to host her U.S. counterpart in Ottawa next week to discuss rail safety... To view the full article please...Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/rail-safety-summit-with-lisa-raitt-us-counterpart-slated-for-ottawa-2014-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-rer-plan-moves-forward-2014-12-12AN update on plans to establish regular-interval all-day services on commuter rail lines... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-rer-plan-moves-forward-2014-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-gets-good-december-start-2014-12-12North American freight rail traffic notched gains over comparable 2013 levels... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/freight-traffic-gets-good-december-start-2014-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pst-hike-of-05-proposed-for-metro-vancouver-transit-referendum-2014-12-12Metro Vancouver residents could be asked to vote on a 0.5 per cent hike in B.C.'s Provincial Sales Tax to fund new transit projects... To view the...Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pst-hike-of-05-proposed-for-metro-vancouver-transit-referendum-2014-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-participates-in-pre-budget-consultation-2014-12-12Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in a pre-budget consultation in Mississauga, Ontario... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/pm-participates-in-pre-budget-consultation-2014-12-12https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognized-by-cdp-as-a-leader-for-climate-change-transparency-2014-12-11Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: CP) has been recognized as a leader for the depth and quality of climate change data... To view the full...Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-pacific-recognized-by-cdp-as-a-leader-for-climate-change-transparency-2014-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-economics-of-oil-prices-crude-hope-complicated-reality-2014-12-11Stephen King, chief global economist at HSBC, says lower oil prices may be a sign of global demand weakness... To view the full article please click...Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/the-economics-of-oil-prices-crude-hope-complicated-reality-2014-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/job-creation-lower-taxes-and-free-trade-what-parliament-delivered-this-year-2014-12-11Today, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, and the Minister of Infrastructure... To view the full...Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/job-creation-lower-taxes-and-free-trade-what-parliament-delivered-this-year-2014-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advocates-release-ontario-hsr-study-2014-12-11A "previously unreleased" high speed rail pre-feasibility study was highlighted... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/advocates-release-ontario-hsr-study-2014-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/third-rail-line-to-quebecs-north-a-necessity-says-schefferville-2014-12-11The administrator of Schefferville says despite what experts say, he believes the Plan Nord ... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/third-rail-line-to-quebecs-north-a-necessity-says-schefferville-2014-12-11https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gb-railfreight-names-class-66-at-roberts-road-2014-12-10GB Railfreight and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) celebrated the work undertaken... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/gb-railfreight-names-class-66-at-roberts-road-2014-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-opts-not-to-bid-on-amtrak-high-speed-rail-contract-2014-12-10MONTREAL—Amtrak will select a new supplier for the replacement of its high-speed Acela rail cars in the eastern United States... To view the full...Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/bombardier-opts-not-to-bid-on-amtrak-high-speed-rail-contract-2014-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/price-gap-help-could-be-cancelled-out-with-higher-tariffs-2014-12-10Canadians could soon be paying more for a range of products, despite a move Tuesday by the Conservative government... To view the full article please...Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/price-gap-help-could-be-cancelled-out-with-higher-tariffs-2014-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-bank-of-canada-finally-raises-its-key-interest-rate-2014-12-10After 18 months on the job, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz has yet to wield the primary tool at his disposal... To view the full article...Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-bank-of-canada-finally-raises-its-key-interest-rate-2014-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-earn-commendable-grade-for-latest-grain-harvest-service-performance-soy-coalition-says-2014-12-10Rail service for the 2014 harvest so far been a "pleasant surprise," according to the results of a recent grain shipper survey... To view the full...Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railroads-earn-commendable-grade-for-latest-grain-harvest-service-performance-soy-coalition-says-2014-12-10https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fall-of-the-great-wall-canadian-firms-can-realize-growth-in-china-2014-12-09Expanding trade relations with China are bigger than Canada’s recently announced designation... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fall-of-the-great-wall-canadian-firms-can-realize-growth-in-china-2014-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-usw-union-reach-tentative-agreement-2014-12-09Canadian National has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) union Local 2004... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-and-usw-union-reach-tentative-agreement-2014-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-first-fiscal-quarter-orders-top-14000-cars-2014-12-09The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. recently received orders for another 2,700 freight cars... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/greenbrier-first-fiscal-quarter-orders-top-14000-cars-2014-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cites-improvements-in-grain-train-performance-2014-12-09Speaking at the Dec. 8, 2014 “Post-Harvest Handling and Transportation for Agricultural Products... To view the full article please click here.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-cites-improvements-in-grain-train-performance-2014-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-target-cross-border-price-gap-with-competition-bureau-bill-2014-12-09This country’s competition watchdog will be granted new powers to compel testimony from executives at Canadian affiliates of foreign companies... To...Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/tories-target-cross-border-price-gap-with-competition-bureau-bill-2014-12-09https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vossloh-to-sell-its-transportation-division-2014-12-08THE Supervisory Board of Vossloh has announced a new strategy for the company... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/vossloh-to-sell-its-transportation-division-2014-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-soon-begin-serving-new-frac-sand-terminal-in-alberta-2014-12-08In early 2015, CN, Superior Silica Sands and Di-Corp plan to begin operating and serving a new frac sand terminal near Rocky Mountain House,...Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cn-to-soon-begin-serving-new-frac-sand-terminal-in-alberta-2014-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-ups-stake-in-kazakh-loco-jv-2014-12-08ALSTOM has agreed to purchase an additional 25% stake in its Kazakhstan locomotive joint venture EKZ... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/alstom-ups-stake-in-kazakh-loco-jv-2014-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chuck-chiang-taiwan-makes-a-case-for-trans-pacific-partnership-2014-12-08The final negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed free-trade zone involving 12 major Pacific economies... To view the full article...Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/chuck-chiang-taiwan-makes-a-case-for-trans-pacific-partnership-2014-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-takes-big-step-in-growing-green-bonds-market-2014-12-08Green bonds – which raise money for projects that help mitigate climate change... To view the full article please click here.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canada-takes-big-step-in-growing-green-bonds-market-2014-12-08https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-mulls-hsr-buy-america-waiver-2014-12-05The Federal Railroad Administration said Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 it intends to grant... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/fra-mulls-hsr-buy-america-waiver-2014-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-corporations-issue-vague-call-for-action-on-lagging-north-american-trilateral-relationship-2014-12-05Seeking to kick-start the lagging North American trilateral relationship, Canadian corporate bosses have issued... To view the full article please...Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-corporations-issue-vague-call-for-action-on-lagging-north-american-trilateral-relationship-2014-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-showing-signs-of-wider-recovery-stephen-poloz-says-2014-12-05The Bank of Canada is keeping borrowing costs low to improve business conditions... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-economy-showing-signs-of-wider-recovery-stephen-poloz-says-2014-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-says-its-full-steam-ahead-2014-12-05CANADA'S largest railway -- CN Rail -- has added locomotives, hopper cars and workers in the wake of last winter's grain transportation crisis... To...Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-says-its-full-steam-ahead-2014-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-eyeing-private-capital-to-build-its-own-dedicated-rail-lines-2014-12-05Via Rail Canada hopes to reduce congestion by building its own network of dedicated tracks... To view the full article please click here.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/via-rail-eyeing-private-capital-to-build-its-own-dedicated-rail-lines-2014-12-05https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-hunter-harrison-is-optimistic-despite-plunge-in-oil-prices-2014-12-04A plunge in oil prices poses no risk to Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s financial targets... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cp-rails-hunter-harrison-is-optimistic-despite-plunge-in-oil-prices-2014-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-has-less-influence-now-how-canadian-corporate-power-is-making-a-big-shift-westward-2014-12-04As economic power in Canada continues to shift westward, so too, apparently, are the seats of corporate influence... To view the full article please...Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/toronto-has-less-influence-now-how-canadian-corporate-power-is-making-a-big-shift-westward-2014-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ontario-quebec-trade-deal-improves-procurement-climate-duguid-2014-12-04The province’s minister of economic development, employment and infrastructure says a recent commitment... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/new-ontario-quebec-trade-deal-improves-procurement-climate-duguid-2014-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interjurisdictional-team-acquires-cn-line-in-british-columbia-2014-12-04The city of Kelowna on Monday signed a purchase agreement with CN to acquire a discontinued rail line between... To view the full article please...Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/interjurisdictional-team-acquires-cn-line-in-british-columbia-2014-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-holds-interest-rate-at-1-2014-12-04The Bank of Canada is keeping its trend-setting interest rate at one per cent... To view the full article please click here.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/boc-holds-interest-rate-at-1-2014-12-04https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-proposed-tank-car-rule-is-costly-2014-12-03A report prepared by The Brattle Group on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/report-proposed-tank-car-rule-is-costly-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-lower-oil-prices-mean-for-canadian-rails-2014-12-03Declining oil prices will likely have a negative impact on Canadian railroads given their exposure to the energy sector... To view the full article...Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/what-lower-oil-prices-mean-for-canadian-rails-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-honours-2014-safety-award-winners-2014-12-03The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today recognized four of its members for their outstanding contributions to rail safety... To view the full...Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/railway-association-of-canada-honours-2014-safety-award-winners-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-referendum-question-set-to-be-decided-by-mayors-2014-12-03TransLink's Mayors' Council will meet Friday to finalize the question... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/translink-referendum-question-set-to-be-decided-by-mayors-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpp-chan-says-exporting-is-a-priority-for-ontario-liberals-2014-12-03Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Michael Chan made a stopover... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/mpp-chan-says-exporting-is-a-priority-for-ontario-liberals-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-launches-commuter-rail-service-to-montreal-suburb-2014-12-03The Agence Metropolitaine de Transport's (AMT) new commuter-rail line began service yesterday... To view the full article please click here.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-launches-commuter-rail-service-to-montreal-suburb-2014-12-03https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-cn-is-outperforming-its-more-high-profile-rival-cp-2014-12-02To get a real sense of the difference between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/how-cn-is-outperforming-its-more-high-profile-rival-cp-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-crude-by-rail-exports-rise-22-percent-in-third-quarter-2014-12-02Dec 1 (Reuters) - Canadian crude exports by rail rose 22 percent in the third quarter of 2014... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadas-crude-by-rail-exports-rise-22-percent-in-third-quarter-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-launches-train-de-lest-commuter-service-2014-12-02ANADA: Montréal commuter rail operator Agence Métropolitaine de Transport finally began revenue service... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/amt-launches-train-de-lest-commuter-service-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-city-council-sworn-in-with-music-and-timmys-2014-12-02Ottawa’s new city council was sworn in Monday night at a music-filled ceremony at Centrepointe Theatre.... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/ottawas-city-council-sworn-in-with-music-and-timmys-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-pmi-steady-exports-jump-in-november-2014-12-02TORONTO Dec 1 (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the Canadian manufacturing sector.... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/canadian-manufacturing-pmi-steady-exports-jump-in-november-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cetas-fate-may-hinge-on-outcome-of-eu-singapore-trade-ratification-2014-12-02The fate of Canada’s landmark trade agreement with the European Union, known as CETA... To view full article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/cetas-fate-may-hinge-on-outcome-of-eu-singapore-trade-ratification-2014-12-02https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-bolder-canada-finally-gets-global-trade-right-2014-12-02Those who are old enough to remember the Canada-U.S. free-trade agreement negotiations... To view article please click hereTue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500https://railwaysuppliers.ca/news/a-bolder-canada-finally-gets-global-trade-right-2014-12-02