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EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport: EUR 20.9m loan

08.01.2026

EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport gets EUR 20.9m boost

Rail supplier news: Trinity-Napier Park, Marmon Transco

07.01.2026

Rail supplier news: Trinity deal, Marmon Rail repair rebrand

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. partners with Bird Construction Inc. to enhance Toronto. Their joint venture secures a key agreement with Metrolinx today

10.03.2025

Toronto Boosts Connectivity with East Harbour Transit Hub

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. partners with Bird Construction Inc.
On March 8, 2025, Honourable Anita Anand announced VIA Rail Canada’s new Chairperson. Jonathan Goldbloom starts his five-year term on April 12, 2025, with enthusiasm.

09.03.2025

VIA Rail Canada Names Jonathan Goldbloom as New Chairperson

VIA Rail Canada Welcomes New Leadership with Jonathan Goldbloom as Chairperson. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Canada awards RayHawk Technologies Inc. a $1 million loan to innovate rail systems. Prairies Economic Development accelerates this project with substantial financial support.

08.03.2025

Canada Fuels Rail-Tech Growth with $1M Loan

Canada Boosts Rail-Tech Innovation with $1M Loan. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Sener upgrades Ottawa’s light rail system with top-tier engineering solutions. The company ensures safety and reliability for O-Train South Lines 2 and 4.

06.03.2025

Sener Expands Ottawa Light Rail Network in Canada

Sener upgrades Ottawa’s light rail system with top-tier engineering solutions. The company ensures safety and reliability for O-Train South Lines 2 and 4.
VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

01.03.2025

VIA Rail Canada Launches Dorval Hub Project RFQ

VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.
VINCI Energies acquires X-Rail Signalisation, growing its reach in Canada swiftly. The company partners with TCI+ to lead railway advancements.

01.03.2025

VINCI Energies Expands with X-Rail Signalisation in Canada

VINCI Energies Boosts Canadian Presence with X-Rail Signalisation Acquisition. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ottawa joyfully opened the O-Train Line 4 extension to the airport in January. This vibrant upgrade greatly improves travel for south-end residents and eager visitors alike.

01.03.2025

Ottawa Unveils O-Train Line 4 to Transform Airport Travel

Ottawa’s O-Train Line 4 Boosts South-End Travel to Airport. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
City officials in Edmonton approved CAF, Hyundai Rotem, and Siemens Mobility for the tram tender. They will offer up to 53 high-floor trams for residents

28.02.2025

Edmonton Selects Tram Supplier in 2025

Edmonton Upgrades Transport System. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Canadian Pacific Railway is taking legal action against Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver over a train derailment that occurred south of Winnipeg in 2023, seeking over $300K in damages

26.02.2025

Canadian Pacific Railway Sues Maple Leaf Foods Over Train Derailment

Canadian Pacific Railway is suing Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver involved in a train derailment south of Winnipeg in 2023, to the tune of over $300K in damages.
The Liberal government’s privatization plans raise concerns about VIA Rail’s sustainability. A private consortium, including Caisse de Depot et Placement and AtkinsRéalis Group, will control the high-speed rail project.

24.02.2025

Concerns Grow Over VIA Rail’s Future Amid Privatization Plans

The Liberal government’s privatization plans raise concerns about VIA Rail’s sustainability. A private consortium, including Caisse de Depot et Placement and AtkinsRéalis Group, will control the high-speed rail project.
A high-speed rail link from Toronto to Quebec City could transform regional travel. The project promises faster journeys, economic benefits, and lower emissions, improving infrastructure efficiency

22.02.2025

High-speed rail link to boost economy and cut travel time in Canada

A high-speed rail link from Toronto to Quebec City could transform regional travel. The project promises faster journeys, economic benefits, and lower emissions, improving infrastructure efficiency.
The Canadian government has signed a $3.9 billion contract with the Cadence consortium to develop the first HSR in Canada

21.02.2025

HSR in Canada: Construction of the First High-Speed Rail Has Begun

The Canadian government has signed a $3. 9 billion contract with the Cadence consortium to develop the first HSR in Canada.