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CN continues to roll out Safety Innovation Program as part of its broader agenda to enhance the safety of operations
MONTREAL, March 22, 2016 /CNW/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today the launch of the third year of its Safety Innovation Program. The Program is part of CN's broader...
Federal budget 2016 spends up to $3.4B in public transit to address ‘lost productivity,’ but falls short of Via Rail demands
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is spending billions of dollars to improve transportation within cities, but is only giving Via Rail Canada a tiny portion of the money it...
Now accepting Nominations for CARS Board of Directors Positions
Nominations are now being accepted for the CARS Board of Directors, if you are a current CARS member in good standing, and are interested in serving on the board, please...
Cape Breton rail line abandonment deadline
In less than two weeks, the U.S. owner of a rail line that runs through Cape Breton can apply to abandon it, which likely means the track will be torn up and sold for...
When it comes to the TPP, U.S. demands could trump Canadian desires: Geist
The Trans Pacific Partnership, a massive trade deal that covers 40 per cent of the world’s GDP, has mushroomed into a political hot potato in the United States....
Alstom delivers the third rebuilt rail car to Rocky Mountaineer
21 March 2016 - Alstom and Canadian customer Rocky Mountaineer celebrated on 18 March 2016 the delivery of the third rebuilt luxury rail car at Alstom’s Mare Island...
Trudeau government spending plans provide clues to budget, priorities
Funding for environmental assessments is up while money for natural resource programs is down as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government puts its stamp on government...
Why the federal budget should include a cash infusion for big-city transit
Every day, more than 2.7 million trips are taken on Toronto’s transit system. In Montreal, more than 2.2 million are taken on the Metro on an average day, while the...
Rocky Mountaineer CEO Steve Sammut keeps expansion on track
Coaching his two sons’ Vancouver Thunderbirds Minor Hockey Association teams has been a great training ground to prepare Steve Sammut for his new job as Rocky...
CN supports Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian National (CN) has joined the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to promote farm safety as CASA's newest safety investor in the annual Canadian...
Liberals promise 'fundamentally different approach' in 2016 budget
Canadians will see a "fundamentally different approach to the economy," when the Liberal government unveils its 2016 budget next week, says Francois-Philippe Champagne, the...