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Transport Minister Garneau says Canada needs a greener transportation system
OTTAWA—Canada must make its transportation system smarter and greener, says Transport Minister Marc Garneau, but documents show the country is falling behind its trading...
Canadian economy sees first decline since September
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the economy dipped in February after four consecutive months of growth... To view the full article please click here.
Canada eager to consider investing in new Montreal rail network - Trudeau
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian government is eager to consider joining the pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec in investing in a new public transport light...
Protective Direction 36
We would like to inform you that the Minister of Transport, in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, issued Protective Direction (PD) 36,...
Join us for Canada's premier rail industry event- Register now for the Canadian Rail Summit!
Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre...
Did somebody say BBQ?
Don't miss the first BBQ of the season! Come network with railroaders and suppliers alike at the Steam Whistle Brewery. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails...
Launch of a new permanent exhibition on railway safety at Exporail: Stop, Look, Listen: Incoming Train?
Launch of a new permanent exhibition on railway safety at Exporail: Stop, Look, Listen: Incoming Train?... To read full article click here.
Rail safety message brought to schools
An important message about safety around trains and rail lines was delivered to youngsters in Regina Thursday. To read full article click here.
TPP: Public consultations on trade deal coming to Windsor
Windsor residents will get a chance to have their voices heard on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in May... To read full article click here.
Transport Canada provides $10.9 million for rail crossing upgrades
OTTAWA – Transport Canada says it will put $10.9 million into improving more than 400 rail crossings... To view the full article please click here.
Montreal transit agency unveils design for renovated Mont-Royal Station
The Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) on Monday released the design for a new entrance building at its Mont-Royal station on the Orange Line subway route... To view the...
LRT supporters understand traffic woes, document construction on a Facebook page
Chris Klein is a member of a local group that supports the light rail transit project through the region, but that doesn't mean he isn't frustrated by construction, too......