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Province to review commuter rail options for Victoria area
The province is taking a closer look at options to bring commuter rail service back in the Victoria area, but Transportation Minister Todd Stone has stopped short of...
One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Cando Rail Services is recognized for excellence in business performance as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies To read full article click here
Tierney to succeed Batory at Conrail
Conrail’s Board of Directors has named Timothy Tierney President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. Tierney succeeds Ronald Batory, who is retiring after...
Rail supplier news from CH2M, Bombardier, LAN, AllTranstek and SIFER (March 8)
Valley Metro Rail tapped Hill International and CH2M to serve as program and construction management consultants on the agency's future...
Canada, China Moving Closer to Potential Trade Talks
Efforts to lay the groundwork for possible negotiations on a bilateral Canada-China trade deal continue underway, with Canadian officials launching a three-month domestic...
Ottawa council approves second phase of light-rail transit plan
The $3.6-billion second phase of Ottawa’s light rail transit is moving full steam ahead. To read full article click here
One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Cando Rail Services is recognized for excellence in business performance as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies To read full article click here
Record turnout for Railroad Day in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A record number of railroaders, suppliers, and customers on March 2 converged on the Capitol for the annual lobbying event known as Railroad Day to meet...
Metra seeks bids for Chicago bridge project
Chicago’s Metra transit agency is seeking bids for the next phase of the multi-year Union Pacific North bridge project, which will replace 100-year-old bridges over 11...
CSX board restructured as Harrison takes charge
USA: Former Canadian Pacific Chief Executive E Hunter Harrison was confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of CSX Corp on March 6. He succeeds Michael Ward, who had...
Canada posts third-straight monthly trade surplus
OTTAWA – The country kicked off the year with a third-straight monthly trade surplus — the first time that has happened since 2014 — due in large part to stronger...
CSX agrees to hire Hunter Harrison as CEO
CSX will have a new CEO as of May 31. To read full article click here