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Investors may face rough ride if Canadian election leads to political instability
Oct 19 Given there is a good chance that Monday's Canadian federal election will not give one party control of the country's parliament, investors may want to brace for a...
GO Transit gets a facelift
Up until now, GO Transit’s Bombardier Transportation BiLevel cab cars have been identical in appearance to their companion trailer coaches, giving the appearance that the...
Siemens aims to make Sacramento a hub for bullet train
International rail giant Siemens wants to turn the capital city into the country’s bullet train manufacturing hub. After six years of prep work at its sprawling French...
Rick Baker Confirmed to Speak at CARS National Railway Day Conference
Rick Baker, General manager of safety and regulatory affairs, CN is confirmed to speak at the CARS 2nd Annual National Railway Day Conference. To commemorate the...
Railway Interchange 2015 attendance reaches a new record
Organizers for Railway Interchange 2015, held in Minneapolis, Minn. on Oct. 4-7, 2015, announced today that total registered attendance for the USA-based combined exhibition...
Diversity 50 list puts focus on women, minority board members
The Canadian Board Diversity Council says regulatory changes are meant to increase the number of female directors in Canada... To view the full article please click here.
Conservatives withhold timeline for revealing full text of TPP deal
The Conservative government appears to be backtracking on its pledge to provide Canadians with the fine print of the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade accord...
Stephen Poloz says slashed interest rates are saving economy long term
LIMA, Peru—Stephen Poloz says the Bank of Canada helped navigate the country through the oil price shock by implementing two rate cuts, including one that rattled the...
GATX Corporation, Shedd Aquarium partner on unique boxcar
GATX Corporation, founded 117 years ago in Chicago, is helping to bring awareness to another iconic Chicago institution, John G. Shedd Aquarium. With support from GATX's...
Heldt, Newell, Patrick named to LRIW executive committee, new board structure announced
Washington, DC, October 13 – Susan Robertson, former president of the League of Railway Industry Women announced the election of a new executive committee which was held...
Senators call for 'comprehensive' action on PTC process
A group of Democratic senators are calling on Senate leaders to take a "comprehensive approach" in considering an extension of the Dec. 31 federal deadline for railroads to...
Curse of the five-year plan: stay-at-home attitude putting Canadian businesses at risk
TORONTO—With the U.S. often less than 100 miles down the road, and the global market more accessible than ever, courting customers abroad, exporting services and shipping...