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Statement by APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy On 2015 Urban Mobility Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "A new 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard released today shows the urgent need for investment in public transportation and...
Metro trains on test in Montréal
CANADA: Montréal metro operator STM announced on August 25 that two Azur trainsets will begin daytime test running on the network... To view the full article please click...
Quebec government gives $800M Becancour LNG plant regulatory nod
MONTREAL—The Quebec government has approved an approximately $800 million LNG plant to be built in the city of Becancour, situated between Montreal and Quebec City... To...
RSI: Railway Interchange is the place to see latest advancements
I am writing in hopes that you will join us and 600-plus exhibitors in Minneapolis for Railway Interchange 2015. This show is the place to learn about the latest...
AREMA names new executive director and CEO
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Board of Governors has appointed Elizabeth Caruso, CAE, as AREMA's executive director and chief...
Global light rail market set to grow by 4%: Report
With an increasing number of cities constructing light rail networks in response to growing urbanization, and aging fleets up for renewal, the market for LRVs is expected to...
More GO trains, buses between Brampton and Toronto
Metrolinx will beef up its GO service between Brampton's Mount Pleasant and downtown's Union stations starting September 8, with 14 additional train trips and new bus...
Confirmed Speaker for CARS National Railway Day Conference!
Mr. Christian Dea, Chief Economist and Director General Vice-president, Safety , has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference being held at the...
ZTR Control Systems Introduces the NEXSYS™ III-i Mother-Daughter Module
MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON— ZTR Control Systems has helped improve the reliability, adhesion and fuel consumption of over 1000 locomotives, through its flagship...
China's market woes could be chance to 'reset' Canadian economy
China's staggering economic growth has been, in many ways, a boon for Canada... To view the full article please click here.
TTC Chair pushes transit funding as election issue
TTC Chair Josh Colle waded into the federal election today with a call for all federal parties to fund public transit... To view the full article please click here.
Confirmed Speaker for CARS 2nd Annual National Railway Day Conference
Mr. Thomas D. Simpson, President of the Railway Supply Institute, has been confirmed to speak at CARS' National Railway Day Conference being held at the Fairmont Chateau...