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Register now for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016
Exhibit space is 50% sold out! Registration is now open for the Canadian Rail Summit 2016 – Canada’s leading rail event! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro Toronto...
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CN seeks CTA approval for proposed intermodal terminal in Milton
CN has taken the next step in its bid to build a $250-million intermodal terminal in south Milton, this time filing an application for approval with the Canadian...
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Norfolk Southern to Scale Back Coal, Rail Operations
The Norfolk Southern Corp. plans to idle its Ashtabula, Ohio , Coal Pier and shift operations to its Sandusky, Ohio, Dock as part of its recently-unveiled, five-year...
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UAVs to check on railway bridge safety
Hyderabad: A one-of-its-kind pilot project concerning health monitoring of railway bridges in the South Central Railway zone is about to take off for the first time in India...
![A focus on local jobs and apprenticeships in Hamilton LRT](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
A focus on local jobs and apprenticeships in Hamilton LRT
There will be a focus on opportunities for local workers, apprentices and suppliers during construction of Hamilton's $1 billion LRT project... To read full article click...
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Hundreds of millions of dollars poised to flow into Alberta for infrastructure projects
Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the Liberal government will open the taps on hundreds of millions of dollars in capital spending this year in Alberta as...
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European governments still fund 88% of rolling stock procurement
This is the finding of the second part of a study published on January 27 by Roland Berger for the Rail Working Group, a Swiss not-for-profit organisation focussed on...
![Emerson report on transportation to be tabled by spring](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
Emerson report on transportation to be tabled by spring
As Transport Minister Marc Garneau meets with provincial transportation ministers for a day-long meeting Jan. 28, observers are waiting for the first review of the Canada...
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CARS Calls for Presentations for CRS 2016
Dear CARS member, The Canadian Rail Summit brings together representatives from all areas of our industry. To help Identify the best and new cutting-edge technologies...
![CP appoints Matthew H. Paull to CP's Board of Directors; announces resignation of Paul Hilal](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
CP appoints Matthew H. Paull to CP's Board of Directors; announces resignation of Paul Hilal
CALGARY , Jan. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced that Matthew H. Paull has been appointed to the CP Board of Directors...
![BNSF 2016 capex: $4.3 billion](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
BNSF 2016 capex: $4.3 billion
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) on Jan. 26, 2016 announced a $4.3 billion 2016 capital expenditure plan that “will focus on helping to ensure the company continues to operate...
![For CN, strong, solid financials in a tough year](ajax/?comaction=thumbnail&sizex=600&file=5ddc41dd8f58d.jpg)
For CN, strong, solid financials in a tough year
Despite decreases in carloadings and revenue ton-miles, CN on Jan. 26, 2015 posted solid financials for fourth-quarter and full-year 2015... To read full article click here.