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CETA on track for ratification before U.K. leaves EU, minister says
In the aftermath of last week's surprising Brexit vote, the European Union is even more determined to sign a free trade agreement with Canada,.. To read full article click...
Technology, programs to prevent derailments
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY - With the increasing focus on rail safety and the efforts to avoid hazardous materials spills of combustible material like oil and ethanol... To read full...
Safety Advisory - Petroleum Crude Oil Classification
Part 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations requires the consignor (the person who ships or who imports the dangerous goods) to use the shipping name...
Ontario Building Three New GO Train Stations in York Region/Simcoe County
Today, Ontario announced three new GO Train stations along the Barrie GO Transit line as part of Metrolinx's GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program - one each in the areas...
Barack Obama heads to last summit with Canada, Mexico
Today, Ontario announced three new GO Train stations along the Barrie GO Transit line as part of Metrolinx's GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program - one each in the areas...
First Siemens Charger locomotives head to TTCI
THE first two Siemens SC-44 Charger diesel passenger locomotives have arrived in Colorado for the start of testing at TTCI's Pueblo facility... To view the full article...
Trudeau: Britain remaining in EU good for free trade deal with Canada
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his desire to see Britain remain in the European Union, on the eve of a historic vote marked by fierce campaigning and fond...
Ontario Building More GO Train Stations in East Toronto
New Stations to Provide Additional Transit Options for Commuters June 22, 2016 3:00 P.M. Ministry of Transportation Today, Ontario announced four new GO Train stations along...
Ontario Building More GO Train Stations in West Toronto
New Stations to Provide Additional Transit Options for Commuters June 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. Ministry of Transportation Today, Ontario announced four new GO Train stations...
Quebec to fast-track light rail project's environmental review
Members of the public will have less time to familiarize themselves with the potential environmental impact of the recently announced commuter rail line project,...
Toronto may take on 5 transit projects over 15 years, but only 1 is funded
Toronto city planners revealed Tuesday their vision of how the city's transit network should evolve over the next 15 years, a vision that includes complex new subway,...
Canadian Pacific: “A chill from up North”
Canadian Pacific on June 21, 2016 provided an earnings outlook for the year’s second-quarter “due to lower-than-anticipated volumes in bulk commodities, such as grain...