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Amtrak Cascades Airo cab car travelling through forest near Alta, California

20.07.2026

North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones

Alstom Flexity light rail vehicle at Churchill station on Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast

18.07.2026

Edmonton Valley Line Southeast LRT Operations Near 99%

Toronto subway fixed-block signals near Yorkdale station

18.07.2026

TTC Line 2 signalling upgrade awarded to Hitachi

Canadian National Railway Derailment Impacts VIA Service

23.07.2025

Canadian National Railway Plans Major Route Discontinuance

Canadian National Railway is reviewing plans to discontinue key BC Rail routes, citing high maintenance costs and operational challenges in its latest Three-Year Rail Network Plan update.
Toronto Finch West LRT Progress and Expected Opening

19.07.2025

Toronto Finch West LRT Nears Completion but Still No Opening Date

Toronto’s long-awaited Finch West LRT is close to completion, but the city has yet to confirm an opening date, leaving commuters uncertain after years of delays and shifting timelines.
TransLink Introduces New Language Pins for Better Service

19.07.2025

TransLink Launches Language Pin Program to Improve Rider Experience

TransLink has launched a program where frontline staff wear pins showing “hello” in various languages, making it easier for riders to get help in their preferred language and improving the overall transit experience.
VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

18.07.2025

VIA Rail Employees Approve New Contract Ensuring Stability

VIA Rail has secured labor peace until 2027 after workers ratified a new contract that ensures wage increases, benefit improvements, and enhanced pensions for thousands of employees across Canada.
Ontario Northlander Station Project Gains Momentum

17.07.2025

Ontario Awards EllisDon Contract for New Timmins-Porcupine Station

Ontario has moved forward on its Northlander revival plan by awarding EllisDon a contract to build the Timmins-Porcupine station, enhancing regional transport and creating stronger economic links for northern communities.
VIA Rail Canada Marks Halifax Upgrade and Service

17.07.2025

VIA Rail Canada Celebrates Halifax Station Renovation and Ocean Service

VIA Rail Canada has celebrated the Halifax Station renovation and marked more than 100 years of continuous service for The Ocean, investing $59 million to upgrade four historic stations across its national network.
Train Mark V Launches in Vancouver Metro: Innovation Ahead

16.07.2025

Train Mark V Launches in Vancouver Metro: Innovation Ahead

Vancouver has introduced the first Train Mark V on the SkyTrain light metro network, marking a major milestone in the city’s transportation modernization.
The interior of a Via Rail train in Halifax on July 15, 2025. (Andrew Sampson/CBC)

16.07.2025

Via Rail Plans Major Service Boost with Refurbished Cars

Via Rail plans to enhance the Halifax-Montreal route using refurbished cars, aiming to improve service quality while waiting for a full fleet renewal promised within the next decade.
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

14.07.2025

Union Threatens Strike Over CPKC Job Cuts and Disruptions

The union representing CPKC conductors is considering a strike after recent job cuts and seniority violations on the former KCS network caused by ongoing service disruptions.
Ontario and Alberta Expand Freight Rail and Energy Network

12.07.2025

Ontario and Alberta Expand Freight Rail and Energy Network

Ontario and Alberta launched a joint initiative to expand freight rail infrastructure and build energy trade routes that connect resource-rich regions with ports, refineries, and new markets.
CPKC Train Derails

12.07.2025

CPKC Faces Setbacks and Progress in Post-Merger Recovery

CPKC continues facing service disruptions after the May 3 system transition, although local performance improved and customer support traffic declined over the past several weeks.
TransLink Launches First Mark V SkyTrain into Service

12.07.2025

TransLink Launches First Mark V SkyTrain into Service

TransLink officially launched the new Mark V SkyTrain into passenger service, introducing a higher-capacity, Canadian-built train designed for the region’s growing ridership and upcoming transit expansions.