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Despite government help, Hudson Bay Railway in dire need of cash

Despite government help, Hudson Bay Railway in dire need of cash

The federal and provincial governments have poured more than $130 million into the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill since Omnitrax Canada took over the assets in...

Ring of Fire developer hires rail experts for corridor study

Ring of Fire developer hires rail experts for corridor study

KWG Resources has signed on CANARAIL Consultants to conduct a rail feasibility study for the Ring of Fire and for its development partners, China Railway First Survey &...

RSI member rate extended to CARS members to exhibit at RSI/CMA 2016 Rail Expo and Technical Conference

RSI member rate extended to CARS members to exhibit at RSI/CMA 2016 Rail Expo and Technical Conference

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has extended an invitation for interested CARS members to exhibit at RSI/CMA 2016 Rail Expo and Technical Conference at the RSI member...

Canada’s accountants lack optimism about economy: CPA Canada survey

Canada’s accountants lack optimism about economy: CPA Canada survey

TORONTO—Professional accountants in leadership positions have reservations about how the national economy will perform over the next 12 months, according to a new survey...

Canadian environmental agency solicits public input on proposed CN-served yard project

Canadian environmental agency solicits public input on proposed CN-served yard project

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is seeking public comments to help determine whether a federal environmental assessment is required for Pembina NGL...

Full steam ahead for privately owned commuter rail in Ottawa

Full steam ahead for privately owned commuter rail in Ottawa

He might be riding his proposal for a privately backed commuter train into uncharted territory, but that hasn’t dampened Joseph Potvin’s sense of optimism... To view the...

We want money for more rapid transit, city will tell province

We want money for more rapid transit, city will tell province

Hamilton city councillors are still sparring over a current $1 billion LRT project. Now some have voted to ask the provincial and federal governments for more money to build...

How a Trump presidency would affect Canada’s economy

How a Trump presidency would affect Canada’s economy

“President Donald Trump” is now a distinct possibility.... To view the full article please click here.

Millions needed for neglected SkyTrain tracks

Millions needed for neglected SkyTrain tracks

TransLink could end up spending more than $50 million to replace nearly half its Expo Line tracks after a damning consultant’s report identified a whopping 557 defects on...

Terry Whitehead releases 58-page LRT report — to mixed reviews

Terry Whitehead releases 58-page LRT report — to mixed reviews

Council is expected to vote in the fall to accept the Metrolinx project... To view the full article please click here.

Faster timeline for phasing out DOT-111 tank cars

Faster timeline for phasing out DOT-111 tank cars

Minister Garneau shortens deadline, further strengthens safe shipping of dangerous goods by rail July 25, 2016 – Montréal, Quebec – Transport Canada In 2015, more than...

Chair Kathy Fox statement on the expedited removal of legacy tank cars for crude oil transport - Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Chair Kathy Fox statement on the expedited removal of legacy tank cars for crude oil transport - Transportation Safety Board of Canada

  Gatineau, Quebec, 25 July 2016  – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is encouraged that the Minister of Transport is expediting the removal of the...