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Railway Forum: Digital Edition
"The digital conference connects decision-makers from the global railway industry in times of Corona. More than 1000 attendees will listen to more than 35 thought leaders...
Fun Fact Friday
Did you know that Lego is the world's largest tire manufacturer? "When you think of the giant tire manufacturers, names like Goodyear, Firestone, and BFGoodrich probably come...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Rideau Transit names CEO to replace Peter Lauch"
"Rideau Transit Group — the consortium that built Ottawa's Confederation light rail train line — has appointed an executive to take over as CEO next ..." (CBC, 2020) Click...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Masks now mandatory on TTC as cash fares, all-door boarding returns"
"The transit agency made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, saying that while masks and face coverings will be mandatory for..." (Katawazi, 2020) Click here for...
"City of Calgary launches new transit fare app while mask use remains optional"
"It’s partially intended to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to transit users. Riders can buy multiple tickets using their smart..." (Macfarlane, 2020) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
"Canadian National will install more rail in 2020"
"The $324.94 million investment includes the addition of rail tracks so the Class 1 can deal ..." (Wilson, 2020) Click here for full article References: Wilson, B. (2020,...
"City of Ottawa 'seriously exploring' making masks mandatory indoors: Etches"
"Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches told reporters on Monday a decision on whether face masks will be mandatory will be made by ..." (Pringle, 2020) Click here for...
"Three months on, transit systems still wait for help"
"Tomorrow will mark three months to the day since public transit systems requested emergency pandemic relief from the ..." (CUTA, 2020) Click here for full article...
Fun Fact Friday
"Walt Disney was a railroad enthusiast. His love for trains was passed on by his uncle who had been a steam locomotive engineer. He also grew up in an era in which steam...