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Railways release dangerous goods safety video
TRANSCAER – the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative – recently released a new promotional video . To read full article click here.
Grain hopper car investors sought
An aging fleet and no federal investment means grain shippers and railways will need to look at new options.. To read full article click here.
LRT work boosting Waterloo Region’s economic growth: report
WATERLOO REGION — Light rail transit construction and related development projects are driving a strong economic outlook for Waterloo Region, says a new report from the...
Conservatives want to see inter-provincial trade barriers reduced
Canada has a whole host of inter-provincial trade barriers that basically take away the opportunity for small craft breweries and small family wineries to be able to...
CN names successor to Janet Drysdale
Paul Butcher steps up as vice president of IR.. To read full article click here.
Saskatchewan urges railways to be ready to transport larger than average crop
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is urging rail companies to be prepared to deal with a larger than average crop this year, but the railways say they have already put...
Rona Ambrose visits Sarnia, champions an aggressive free trade stance
Canada’s Opposition leader received a history lesson while stopping in Sarnia-Lambton Wednesday.... To read full article click here.
Union offers to suspend Southern Railway strike
Strikes by Southern Railway workers set for Thursday and Friday will be suspended if the company agrees to urgent talks without pre-conditions, the union at the centre of...
Global Intelligent Transport Systems Market (2016 - 2022)
NEW YORK , Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent transportation system is an integration of communication system and information technologies, designed primarily for...
Construction of new LRT line helps secure new office project at Mississauga and Brampton border
The desire of two corporations to create environmentally-friendly workspaces sparked an alliance that led to a fancy groundbreaking ceremony recently... To read full article...
CP: Ackman cashes out
Pershing Square Capital Management L.P. principal Bill Ackman has sold all his shares in Canadian Pacific, walking away with a cool $1.5 billion. To read full article click...
. City councillors debate LRT congestion report
A new report that says Hamilton's streets can accommodate light rail transit without significantly adding to traffic congestion will be debated at city hall today.. To read...