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OLI names new board members
Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) announced three new members have been elected to the national nonprofit organization's board. To read full article click here
Tri-Rail signs Wabtec for PTC
Wabtec Corp. announced it has signed a contract worth about $40 million to design, install, test and commission Positive Train Control (PTC) for the South Florida Regional...
On trade, Trump bellows but Canada keeps it cool: Tim Harper
Like the rest of the world, Ottawa is intently watching the dumpster fire south of the border. To read full article click here
Wynne to announce plans for high-speed rail from Toronto to Windsor
The 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 read full article click...
CP, CN react to Canada's proposed Transportation Modernization Act
The proposed Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C49) introduced this week by Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau would reduce uncertainty in the rail industry,...
Transport Minister Marc Garneau rolls through Edmonton to promote rail service bill
Transport Minister Marc Garneau rolled into Alberta on Thursday to promote his bill that aims to help modernize Canada’s freight rail industry. To read full article click...
Minister Garneau highlights proposed freight rail legislation at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
EDMONTON , May 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Freight rail is a backbone of the Canadian economy. It creates and sustains thousands of jobs across Canada and helps move $280 billion of...
Alstom: Metrolinx's 'Plan B' for the Crosstown LRT
The 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, Bombardier . To read full...
$48 million for UP's Utah ROW
Union 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 $3.1-billion 2017 capital...
Board nominations sought for League of Railway Industry Women
The League of Railway Industry Women is seeking nominations for four Board of Directors positions. To read full article click here
KCS slates rail line projects in five states
Kansas City Southern Railway Co. will spend $24.6 million this year on construction and improvement projects on its rail line through Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and...
The loose thread that could unravel Canada-EU trade deal: Walkom
The Canadian government has suffered another setback in its elusive search for a trade and investment deal with the European Union. The EU’s top court has confirmed that...