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Railways announce new mobile app to give Canadian first responders real-time dangerous goods information
OTTAWA, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Canada's railways are launching their new AskRail app, aimed at providing emergency responders with real-time information about a train's...
Canada's trade growth to rebound to pre-financial crisis levels on emerging market expansion, trade accords
VANCOUVER, May 28 ,2015 /CNW/ - According to the latest HSBC Trade Forecast, Canada's historic trade ties with the US and a growing presence in emerging markets, together...
SAVE THE DATE-NATIONAL RAILWAY DAY CONFERENCE!
Mark your calendar for our next Annual National Railway Day Conference that will be taking place on November 3 rd in our Nation’s Capital at the Chateau Laurier in the...
Four reasons why rail stocks are down
After years of steady growth, railway share prices have been in a downward spiral, as the U.S. economy wobbles and shipments of coal and oil plunge... To view the full...
Ontario Investing Up to $1 Billion for Light Rail Transit in Hamilton
Ontario will provide up to $1 billion to build a new light rail transit (LRT) line in Hamilton as part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario's history... To...
SEPTA places railway safety technology order
Protran Technology, a Harsco Rail company, has received an order for railway safety technology from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), operator...
IMPORTANT - CARS AGM TIME CHANGE!!!
** Please note that the time for CARS Annual General Meeting will now take place at 3:30PM ( not 4:00pm) on June 18, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 6257 Airport Rd, in the...
Oilsands industry searching for ways to adapt to lower crude prices
Alberta’s oilsands industry, Canada’s growth engine for a decade, is looking for ways to right itself... To view the full article please click here.
Alaska Railroad's Freight Shed renovation earns LEED designation
The Alaska Railroad Corp. has received Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the railroad's renovation of its 74-year-old Freight Shed... To...
Canada-Japan trade talks fizzle-out
OTTAWA—Trade talks have stalled between Canada and Japan—one of the Harper government’s priority countries for a breakthrough... To view the full article please click...
5 questions for Tuesday's rapid transit announcement
After months of speculation, an announcement on rapid transit funding is finally happening in Hamilton Tuesday morning... To view the full article please click here.
50 cities to get metro rails for Rs 500,000 cr
The government has finalised a plan to augment and launch mass rapid transportation systems across 50 cities to minimise commuter woes and ease pollution concerns.... To...