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Hamilton LRT clears a major council hurdle, will move ahead
The 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 says the project is a...
U.S.-NAFTA freight totals $86.5 billion as 3 transport modes up over 2016
WASHINGTON — U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $86.5 billion in current dollars as three major transportation modes — pipeline, vessel and rail — carried more... To read full...
Signals union approves CN contract
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) System Council 11 has ratified a new five-year contract with Canadian National.... To read full article click...
Ontario moves forward with skills training initiatives championed by CME
April 27, 2017 (Toronto): Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) welcomes the investments that will strengthen Ontario manufacturing sector announced in the 2017...
Ontario budget 2017: Read the full text
Ontario’s finance minister delivered the province’s fiscal plan Thursday, the government’s first balanced budget in a decade. Read the full text.. To read full article...
WRI '17 - Trains to be Presenting Sponsor of the 23rd annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference - Montreal Canada
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High-speed trains between Toronto and Windsor subject of new report
A 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 weeks To read full...
Trump Is Said to Abandon Contentious Border Tax on Imports
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has dropped any support for a so-called border adjustment tax on imports, according to two people who have been briefed on the matter...
Trump assures PM: No NAFTA withdrawal for now
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump swore off plans to cancel the North American Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday, after a day rife with speculation that he could be...
CN training center named after Mongeau
CN has renamed its national employee training center in Winnipeg after former President and CEO Claude Mongeau To read full article click here
CARS/CP Annual Meeting Calgary
Due to an overwhelming initial response CARS is pleased to announce that CP will address our suppliers. Where: Deerfoot Inn and Casino 1000, 11500 – 35 Street SE Calgary,...
Pennsylvania panel OKs 34 freight-rail projects for funding
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf yesterday announced the State Transportation Commission 's approval for new freight-rail projects that will received a combined $40 million in...