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"Calgary approves downtown segment of the Green Line LRT"
"Calgary City Council approved a surface alignment for the Downtown Segment of the Green Line LRT. Leveraging the design and functionality of the new fleet of low-floor...
"Feds, CRD earmark $2.2M for Langford to Vic West rail study"
"The federal government and Capital Regional District have promised more than $2.2 million combined in funding for another feasibility study into restoring rail between Vic...
"Canada's transport overhaul aims to break reliance on U.S. trade"
"Canada's need to expand trade with Europe and Asia is a driving force behind a major new package of regulatory and permitting reforms, the country's transportation minister...
"Rail Safety Week 2026: CPKC encourages safe behaviour at crossings and around tracks"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is reminding pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, municipalities and communities to make rail safety a priority during Rail Safety Week in...
"Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like in much of the country, it's not so simple"
"In Ontario, the province is preparing to restore Northlander passenger service between Toronto and northeastern Ontario, more than a decade after it was..." (Butler , 2026)...
"Rail Safety Week 2026: CPKC encourages safe behaviour at crossings and around tracks"
"CPKC supports Operation Lifesaver's annual campaign that reminds people to stay alert, follow warning signs and signals and make safe choices near railroad tracks and..."...
"CN Launches Rail Safety Week 2026"
"From September 21-27, CN Police Services and CN employees will be engaging with communities across North America to mark Rail Safety Week and reinforce a simple but critical...
Rail Safety Week 2026: Celebrating a Culture of Safety Across Canada's Railway Supply Industry
Every year, Rail Safety Week serves as a reminder that safety is at the heart of everything we do in the railway industry. Whether it's a railway crossing, a maintenance...
"PacifiCan invests in passenger rail opportunities connecting Victoria West and Langford"
"Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister...
"Five things to know about the Liberals’ new Building Canada Strong Act"
"The Building Canada Strong Act removes the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines, from the Impact Assessment Agency...
"Carney government introduces mega-deduction tax measure to spur more investment"
"The government announced a major tax reform at the Canada Investment Summit that will allow businesses to write off investments. The productivity mega-deduction will allow...
