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AAR: Freight railroads tightly connected to international trade
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today released an assessment of the impact international trade has on the freight railroad industry, finding that at least 42...
Railway supply industry responds to Article 50 notification
UK: Responding to the UK’s formal notification on March 29 of its intention to withdraw from the European Union, the Railway Industry Association which represents...
Montreal LRT is first test for Ottawa’s private sector infrastructure plans
A 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 pushing for a federal...
Twin Ports Look To Be More Competitive With New Rail Partnership
Members of a new cargo partnership in the Twin Ports say their deal with a railroad company will make them more competitive and provide businesses with more cost-effective...
Trump should move infrastructure ahead, says NS AVP
The Trump administration should make infrastructure investment a priority, a Class I railroad executive told a U.S. port conference... To read full article click here.
US Freight Rail Traffic in the Green, Canada and Mexico Follow
Every week, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) publishes North American freight rail data for the previous week. The latest figures are for the week ended March 18,...
Ottawa hires Metrolinx CEO to advise on Canada Infrastructure Bank
Bruce McCuaig is leaving Metrolinx after more than six years as president and CEO to serve as executive adviser to the federal government as it prepares to launch a...
Quebec budget 2017: Trains, cash for education, tax cuts for austerity-weary Quebecers
Small tax cuts and bigger-than-expected increases for health and education will drive Quebec government spending in 2017. .. To read full article click here.
Construction officially starts on new York Region GO station
Ontario 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 station at Highway 404 and...
CN – Canadian National Railway Company: MAR 27, 2017CN, Duluth Cargo Connect to establish first intermodal container terminal in Twin Ports
DULUTH, MN , March 27, 2017 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Duluth Cargo Connect today announced a new alliance establishing the first rail-served intermodal container...
Hamilton LRT meeting brings dozens of speakers and tough decisions
Hamilton 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 will operate the...
Finance Minister Morneau heading south to tout importance of Canada-U.S. trade
CALGARY—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 full article click...