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"OC Transpo aiming to launch LRT east extension before July"
"The head of OC Transpo says the LRT's new link to Orléans is expected to open by the end of June as work on a plan to ger more train cars on the rails shows promise. Interim...
"Federal departments, agencies release details on plans to find billions in internal savings"
"The federal government released spending plans for 90 departments and agencies Friday that include details on efforts to find billions in internal savings. The individual...
"Results of Latest Canadian Transportation Agency Railway Interswitching Regulations Review"
"On March 9, 2026, the Canadian Transportation Agency issued a determination in connection with its 2024 statutory review of the Railway Interswitching Regulations. The Fair...
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 -...
"Ridgewood Infrastructure acquires Sierra Railroad Co and hydrogen loco subsidiary"
"Investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California shortline Sierra Railroad CO and its Railpower subsidiary which developed and...
"US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India"
"The US has launched a new investigation into some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policies...
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 -...
"Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants as agency grapples with growing mandate"
"Provincial transit agency has shed more than 400 consultants over the past year as its new boss looks to reduce its reliance on third-parties and bring the transit-building...
"Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks"
"Alberta's government says a long-awaited passenger rail master plan is expected to be made public within weeks. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says with the plan...
"Canada, Mexico to kick of bilateral talks about USMCA in May"
"Canada and Mexico will kick off bilateral talks about the potential renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in May, as both countries await word on whether the...
"Alto and Cadence to Begin Market Sounding for High-Speed Rail Procurement"
"Alto and its private development partner, Cadence will begin a phased market sounding process this month as part of preparations for major procurement activities linked 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 -...