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Multimodal freight advocacy: CAGTC turns 25 in 2026

09.01.2026

Multimodal freight advocacy: CAGTC marks 25-year milestone

Port of Vancouver centralized scheduling system boosts flow

09.01.2026

Port of Vancouver centralized scheduling system goes port-wide

Adani Ports acquisition NQXT: deal details and FY25 EBITDA

24.12.2025

Adani Ports acquisition NQXT closes for Abbot Point terminal

Arctic Gateway Group is transforming northern logistics by reviving the Port of Churchill and enhancing rail links to connect Canada with global markets

02.06.2025

Arctic Gateway Group Expands Canada’s Northern Trade Route

Arctic Gateway Group is transforming northern logistics by reviving the Port of Churchill and enhancing rail links to connect Canada with global markets.
Canada Strong Pass offers free summer VIA Rail travel and cultural access for youth and discounts for young adults across Canada in 2025

31.05.2025

Canada Strong Pass Offers Free Summer Travel and Perks

Canada Strong Pass offers free summer VIA Rail travel and cultural access for youth and discounts for young adults across Canada in 2025.
On a cool May morning in 1967, GO Transit began operations with a single train departing Oakville Station, launching what would become North America’s most ambitious regional transit expansion

31.05.2025

GO Transit Celebrates 58 Years of Innovation and Growth

On a cool May morning in 1967, GO Transit began operations with a single train departing Oakville Station, launching what would become North America’s most ambitious regional transit expansion.
Unifor members at VIA Rail voted 97.5% in favor of a strike, showing strong support for action as negotiations with the company remain unresolved.

28.05.2025

Unifor Members Back Strike as VIA Rail Talks Collapse

Unifor members at VIA Rail voted 97. 5% in favor of a strike, showing strong support for action as negotiations with the company remain unresolved.
VIA Rail spent over $330,000 on rebranding to reposition its Toronto–Quebec City project as a high-speed alternative and improve public interest

28.05.2025

VIA Rail Rebrands to Alto Amid High-Speed Rail Pivot

VIA Rail spent over $330,000 on rebranding to reposition its Toronto–Quebec City project as a high-speed alternative and improve public interest.
Unionized employees at VIA Rail Canada have voted to authorize a strike, which could disrupt passenger rail services nationwide starting June 22.

27.05.2025

Unifor Workers Vote to Strike Against VIA Rail Canada

Unionized employees at VIA Rail Canada have voted to authorize a strike, which could disrupt passenger rail services nationwide starting June 22.
CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3.4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network

26.05.2025

CN Commits $600 Million to Ontario Rail in $3.4B Plan

CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3. 4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network.
Ontario has officially launched the first request for proposals for the Hamilton Light Rail project, a $3.4 billion investment aimed at transforming transit access across the region

24.05.2025

Ontario Moves Forward with First RFP for Hamilton Light Rail

Ontario has officially launched the first request for proposals for the Hamilton Light Rail project, a $3. 4 billion investment aimed at transforming transit access across the region.
Ontario has launched 32 new weekly GO Train stops between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, following the completion of track work at West Harbour GO Station that connects it directly to the Lakeshore West line.

23.05.2025

GO Train Service Expands with 32 New Weekly Trips in Ontario

Ontario has launched 32 new weekly GO Train stops between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, following the completion of track work at West Harbour GO Station that connects it directly to the Lakeshore West line.
Hamilton’s long-awaited LRT project is moving forward as four construction teams prepare bids for major work along the 14-kilometre route that aims to serve 50,000 daily commuters.

23.05.2025

Hamilton LRT Project Advances as Contractors Prepare Bids

Hamilton’s long-awaited LRT project is moving forward as four construction teams prepare bids for major work along the 14-kilometre route that aims to serve 50,000 daily commuters.
CN will invest $615 million in British Columbia to strengthen its rail infrastructure, expand capacity, and support sustainable growth across Western Canada

22.05.2025

CN to Invest $615 Million in British Columbia Infrastructure

CN will invest $615 million in British Columbia to strengthen its rail infrastructure, expand capacity, and support sustainable growth across Western Canada.
Ottawa transformed a disused railway bridge into a modern multi-use path, earning national acclaim and winning the Project of the Year award from transportation engineers

21.05.2025

Ottawa bridge project wins award for engineering excellence

Ottawa transformed a disused railway bridge into a modern multi-use path, earning national acclaim and winning the Project of the Year award from transportation engineers.