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Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Week 2016
Every year, approximately 100 Canadians die or suffer serious injuries on railway tracks they should not be on... #SeeTracksThink #RSW2016 For more information or to visit...
InnoTrans 2016: North American attendee discount, strong Canadian presence
InnoTrans, the semi-annual global railway industry trade exhibition and the largest event of its type, is offering discounted tickets to North American attendees. As well,...
RAC’s New Canadian Rail Portal is powered by K2 Geospatial’s JMap
K2 Geospatial, a leading geospatial software company and the editor of JMap, is pleased to announce the creation of the Canadian Rail Portal. Initiated by the Railway...
Canadian National Railway Co CEO tells government to ‘step back’ from rail regulations
MONTREAL — The CEO of Canadian National Railway Co. made an impassioned plea for less government involvement in the rail sector Tuesday, saying he hopes Ottawa “will...
For Miner, a major gate order
Rail equipment lessor CAI Rail Inc. has selected Miner Enterprises, Inc. to supply Double Groove III pneumatic gates for 440 plastic pellet covered hopper cars to be built...
Liberal infrastructure changes mean funding for ferries, small roads
Provincial governments are being told the first phase of the Liberal infrastructure program will cover the cost of new projects, as long as they are completed in three...
Bechtel team starts work on Edmonton light rail
The team carrying out the first phase of the Edmonton Valley Line Light Rail Transit project is made up of Bechtel, Bombardier, EllisDon and Fengate Capital Management....
Thieves make off with railway ties in Guelph's east end
Police say railway ties were stolen from beside tracks in Guelph's east end Sunday afternoon... To view the full article please click here.
CN posts “very solid” first-quarter results
Noting “a challenging economic environment,” CN announced a “very solid” first-quarter performance for 2016... To view the full article please click here.
Join us for Canada's premier rail industry event! Register Now!
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...
Federal government to consider public pension funds to help bankroll big infrastructure
OTTAWA -- The federal government has identified a potential source of cash to help pay for Canada's mounting infrastructure costs -- and it could involve leasing or selling...
World rail infrastructure market April 2016
Australia: Construction company Built is to refurbish the 'crumbling' historic administration building at Melbourne's Flinders Street station as part of a wider A$100m...