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Via Rail Black Friday sale: savings on winter train travel

08.01.2026

VIA Rail President retirement set for January 15

Hinton rail disaster: What happened near Hinton in 1986

05.01.2026

Hinton rail disaster: Witness recalls the silence in 1986

CN Rail derailment Winnipeg update: 10 cars off tracks

30.12.2025

CN Rail derailment Winnipeg: No safety risk, crews respond

CPKC has certified nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, supporting its “Room to Grow” strategy and driving industrial expansion through new economic opportunities

29.04.2025

CPKC Certifies Nine Site Ready Locations to Drive Growth

CPKC has certified nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, supporting its “Room to Grow” strategy and driving industrial expansion through new economic opportunities.
Toronto LRT Expansion Reaches Final Tunnelling Phase

27.04.2025

Final Tunnelling Underway for Toronto LRT Expansion

Construction crews have reached a significant stage in the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project, now focusing on the final tunnelling work that will connect the new line to the existing Toronto LRT network at Mount Dennis Station.
Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Prabmeet Sarkaria, has urged the City of Toronto to consider a sole-source procurement deal for new trains for Line 2, aiming to support local workers and stimulate Ontario’s economy

24.04.2025

Ontario Government Advocates for Sole-Source Procurement of TTC Line 2 Trains

Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Prabmeet Sarkaria, has urged the City of Toronto to consider a sole-source procurement deal for new trains for Line 2, aiming to support local workers and stimulate Ontario’s economy.
The TTC has finalized a $758 million deal for 55 subway cars and received 25 new streetcars to improve Toronto’s public transit network and reduce commuter delays across key routes

23.04.2025

TTC Expands with 55 New Subway Cars and 25 Streetcars

The TTC has finalized a $758 million deal for 55 subway cars and received 25 new streetcars to improve Toronto’s public transit network and reduce commuter delays across key routes.
A new TTC campaign promoting personal connections on transit is fueling an intense online debate among Toronto residents concerned about public safety.

23.04.2025

Is the TTC the Right Place to Connect With Others Today?

A new TTC campaign promoting personal connections on transit is fueling an intense online debate among Toronto residents concerned about public safety.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. partners with Cadence and launches the Canada high-speed train. The Government of Canada selects this team to spearhead the nation’s first rapid transit.

23.04.2025

Liberals Prioritize High-Speed Rail in Election Platform

Liberals Unveil Ambitious Infrastructure Plan Ahead of Canadian Election. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Toronto reached a major milestone in public transit history as it recorded 34 billion customer trips across its entire network, reinforcing the growing reliance on Toronto’s transportation system

15.04.2025

Toronto Celebrates Transit Milestone with 34 Billion Rides

Toronto reached a major milestone in public transit history as it recorded 34 billion customer trips across its entire network, reinforcing the growing reliance on Toronto’s transportation system.
West Harbour GO Station’s track upgrade now enables all-day GO train service between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, improving commuter travel and creating stronger connections across the GO Station network

14.04.2025

GO Station Upgrade Boosts Niagara-Hamilton Service Options

West Harbour GO Station’s track upgrade now enables all-day GO train service between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, improving commuter travel and creating stronger connections across the GO Station network.

12.04.2025

Ontario Begins Final Tunnel Segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Light-Rail Project

The Ontario government has initiated work on the final tunnel segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West light-rail extension, a vital step toward expanding regional transit.
The elimination of carbon tax surcharges by CN and CPKC brings significant relief to Saskatchewan farmers, offering financial benefits and addressing long-standing concerns over railway fees.

12.04.2025

CN and CPKC Eliminate Carbon Tax Surcharges for Farmers

The elimination of carbon tax surcharges by CN and CPKC brings significant relief to Saskatchewan farmers, offering financial benefits and addressing long-standing concerns over railway fees.

11.04.2025

Murphy Joins $1bn Toronto Subway Design Team for Major Upgrade

Murphy, a leading civil engineering firm, has joined the project team for a significant upgrade to Toronto’s underground transportation system.
AtkinsRéalis has secured a major contract to lead Canada’s first high-speed rail project, named Alto. This ambitious initiative will link Toronto and Quebec City with a world-class rail system

11.04.2025

AtkinsRéalis Secures Canada’s First High-Speed Rail Project

AtkinsRéalis has secured a major contract to lead Canada’s first high-speed rail project, named Alto. This ambitious initiative will link Toronto and Quebec City with a world-class rail system.