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Economic Action Plan 2015
Canada’s manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the economy. It employs close to 1.7 million Canadians and drives a high-tech, high-skill economic engine. Manufacturing...
Prince Rupert port's $90-million road, rail project complete
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - The last spike has been driven into a $90-million road and rail corridor project in Prince Rupert, B.C., that politicians and business leaders say will...
League of Railway Industry Women seeks nominees for 'Outstanding Woman of the Year'
The League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) is seeking nominations for its 2015 "Outstanding Woman of the Year" award... To read the full article please click here.
Northeastern Ontario municipalities back First Nations' proposal for a railway across traditional lands for Ring of Fire
Grand Chief Lawrence Martin has won more political support in his bid to create a railway link to the Ring of Fire by building it across the traditional lands of the...
Trans-Pacific Partnership too important to Canada to be held hostage to partisan politics
Now that President Barack Obama has finally been given authority to negotiate trade agreements on behalf of the U.S. government without further congressional... To read full...
CUTA Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Leclerc as President & CEO
The Canadian Urban Transit Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Leclerc as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2015. Patrick...
Bigger buffer for Fallowfield rail crossing
The city will create a larger buffer between the stop line and gates at the Fallowfield Rd. eastbound rail crossing after the city received a consultant's recommendation...
Canada’s Railroads Look to Peel Away More U.S. Imports
TORONTO—Plans for a sprawling railway terminal outside Toronto to handle the growing transport of containers on rail are aimed at shaking up distribution channels in North...
CN's Claude Mongeau says Canada's trade agenda needs a market-based regulatory regime that encourages continued rail investment and innovation
VANCOUVER, May 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), said today Canada's trade agenda requires a policy...
Canadian Pacific Railway execs take aim at new U.S. electronic braking rules
CALGARY - U.S. requirements for new braking systems on trains carrying flammable liquids would mean additional costs without any guarantee of improved safety, top executives...
I want to be a train conductor. What will my salary be?
Job: Train conductor The role: Train conductors are responsible for the safe co-ordination and operation of locomotives... To view the full article please click here.
Legislation to require tougher insurance for oil shipments by rail
Experts expect big changes to come to Canadian railways through the federal government’s Safe and Accountable Rail Act, especially relating to crude oil and toxic...