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Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop: platform plan, funding, timing

09.01.2026

Oxford Amtrak Cardinal stop plan moves toward 2027 launch

Northstar train service ends: what replaces it in Minnesota

09.01.2026

Northstar train service ends as Amtrak Borealis grows

Silverliner IV safety concerns force urgent SEPTA action

09.01.2026

SEPTA Silverliner IV repairs near completion after FRA order

Contract negotiations between VIA Rail and Unifor have collapsed, and the looming strike could seriously disrupt passenger train services across Canada later this month if no deal is reached soon

09.06.2025

National Rail Disruption Looms as VIA Rail Faces Strike Threat

Contract negotiations between VIA Rail and Unifor have collapsed, and the looming strike could seriously disrupt passenger train services across Canada later this month if no deal is reached soon.
Toronto workplace accidents on June 2 resulted in one fatality and five injuries in three separate incidents, prompting urgent investigations by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour and safety authorities

09.06.2025

Toronto workplace accidents leave one dead and five injured

Toronto workplace accidents on June 2 resulted in one fatality and five injuries in three separate incidents, prompting urgent investigations by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour and safety authorities.
Waterfront Express opens its summer season on Saturday, June 7, offering scenic rides, steam weekends, and local student participation in Port Alberni’s historic railway experience

08.06.2025

Waterfront Express Launches Summer Train Season in Port Alberni

Waterfront Express opens its summer season on Saturday, June 7, offering scenic rides, steam weekends, and local student participation in Port Alberni’s historic railway experience.
Ottawa gave residents and tourists a unique chance to explore the new O-Train Trim Station this weekend during Doors Open Ottawa, which also included rare access to historical landmarks and public buildings.

08.06.2025

Ottawa Welcomes Public Inside New O-Train Station During Event

Ottawa gave residents and tourists a unique chance to explore the new O-Train Trim Station this weekend during Doors Open Ottawa, which also included rare access to historical landmarks and public buildings.
Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO pledging safer, more reliable service for Toronto riders when he assumes network leadership July 7.

07.06.2025

Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO Leads Transit Renewal

Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO will take control on July 7, and his experience in New York and London raises high expectations among Toronto commuters and transit employees alike.
CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment upgrades bridges and Autoport, lifting speeds for shippers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

07.06.2025

CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment drives rail upgrades

The CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment will overhaul rail arteries in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, replace aging infrastructure, and expand Autoport capacity to accelerate shipments for manufacturers and exporters.
CN 2025 rail investment fuels $2.48 billion in Canada-US upgrades, expanding capacity and safety for logistics continent-wide.

07.06.2025

CN 2025 rail investment drives $2.48 B capacity upgrade

CN 2025 rail investment will channel nearly $2. 48 billion into tracks, yards, and rolling stock across North America, bolstering capacity, safety, and reliability for supply-chain partners.
Ontario Tech University will launch a specialized railway engineering program in September, making it the first English-speaking Canadian institution to offer such a course.

06.06.2025

Ontario Tech University Launches Railway Engineering Program

Ontario Tech University will launch a specialized railway engineering program in September, making it the first English-speaking Canadian institution to offer such a course.

05.06.2025

VIA Rail Hiring in Montreal With Salaries Over $100,000

VIA Rail is hiring in Montreal and offering competitive jobs with salaries up to $106,000 a year, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in various fields.
Children and teens under 18 can travel free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanied by a parent or guardian, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass initiative

04.06.2025

VIA Rail Canada Faces Major Decline in Punctuality and Ridership

VIA Rail Canada experienced a significant drop in on-time performance in Q1 2025, falling to 30% due to infrastructure restrictions imposed by CN Rail without prior consultation.
Ontario has begun deep excavation work at Queen Station for the Ontario Line subway project, aiming to transform downtown Toronto’s transit system and strengthen the province’s infrastructure network

04.06.2025

Ontario Launches Queen Station Excavation for New Subway Line

Ontario has begun deep excavation work at Queen Station for the Ontario Line subway project, aiming to transform downtown Toronto’s transit system and strengthen the province’s infrastructure network.
More than 120 Pukatawagan residents completed a 16-hour journey by train to Winnipeg during a large-scale evacuation caused by a fast-moving wildfire in northern Manitoba

02.06.2025

Wildfire Triggers Urgent Evacuation Effort from Pukatawagan

More than 120 Pukatawagan residents completed a 16-hour journey by train to Winnipeg during a large-scale evacuation caused by a fast-moving wildfire in northern Manitoba.