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"Shutdown looms for CN Rail's Sea to Sky to Prince George Rail Corridor"
"The Northern Development Initiative Trust has outlined a potential path to regional management of the Sea to Sky to Prince Goerge rail corridor, ahead of a looming shutdown....
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Saint John's port is booming as Ontario shippers seek to dodge U.S. tariffs"
"Canadian manufacturers reshaping the domestic supply chian to escape tariffs imposed by the United States have discovered a faster, more reliable eastern gateway, with cargo...
"CPKC Certifies 14 New Site Ready Locations Across North America"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City today announced the certification of 14 new Site Ready rail-served industrial development locations, strategically positioned to accelerate...
"OC Transpo aiming to launch LRT east extension before July"
"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 rails shows promise. Interim...
"Federal departments, agencies release details on plans to find billions in internal savings"
"The federal government released spending plans for 90 departments and agencies Friday that include details on efforts to find billions in internal savings. The individual...
"Results of Latest Canadian Transportation Agency Railway Interswitching Regulations Review"
"On March 9, 2026, the Canadian Transportation Agency issued a determination in connection with its 2024 statutory review of the Railway Interswitching Regulations. The Fair...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Ridgewood Infrastructure acquires Sierra Railroad Co and hydrogen loco subsidiary"
"Investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California shortline Sierra Railroad CO and its Railpower subsidiary which developed and...
"US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India"
"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 Trump's tariffs policies...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants as agency grapples with growing mandate"
"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 bring the transit-building...