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![Transport Minister Garneau says Canada needs a greener transportation system](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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!](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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?](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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?](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
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......