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"Expert suggests extending VIA Rail from Sudbury to Thunder Bay"
"A federal investment in new VIA Rail passenger cars should prompt a closer look at extending train service from Sudbury to Thunder Bay, says a northern transportation writer...
"Calgary-based oil firm pitches exemption to Canada's thorny B.C. tanker ban"
"A Calgary-based oil producer is pitching a new port on the northern British Columbia coast to ship as much as 250,000 barrels a day of crude, a proposal that requires an...
"Alaska rail proposal could revive route through Athabasca"
"Town of Athabasca councillors are waiting for more information before it makes a decicion on whether or not they should lend their voice to support the initial steps of a...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Liberal government to table budget on nov. 5"
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table its latest budget on Nov. 5. This will be the second budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney and...
"FRA Allocates $2.3 Billion in Funding for US Rail Infrastructure"
"THE US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected 105 projects to receive more than 2.3 billion USD in federal funding for rail infrastructure and safety...
"Canada invests $254M to support Saint John Trade Corridor project"
"The Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $254 million through the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund to support the Saint John Trade Corridor project, in...
"St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier, unveils smaller cabinet"
"Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was sworn in as Quebec's 34th premier Wednesday, bringing the soverigntist Parti Québécois back to power after more than a decade. After swearing to...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"CPKC Holiday Train announces 2026 schedule"
"The CPKC Holiday Train will launch its 2026 schedule on Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning 32 days of travel by two trainsets that will make stops featuring live music...
"PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment agreement for lithium project"
"PMET Resources has signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to support rail transshipment services for its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec. Under the...
"PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs"
"The Parliamentary Budget Office is trimming its outlook for economic growth for this year and next amid new U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures. The federal budget...