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![Railways release dangerous goods safety video](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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)](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
. 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...