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OnTrain Receives First Dragon 2 Locomotive

20.07.2026

OnTrain Receives First Dragon 2 Locomotive from NEWAG

Modern Berlin S-Bahn train at Charlottenburg station

20.07.2026

Berlin S-Bahn Contract Secures 350 New Trains for 2032

Austin light rail vehicle exterior rendering by Stadler

20.07.2026

Austin Light Rail Vehicles Contract Goes to Stadler

Siemens Mobility is seeking compensation from the German authorities for investments made in Russia

08.07.2025

Siemens Mobility to deliver Vectron hybrid locomotives and Charger diesel locomotives

Siemens Mobility has secured two strategically important contracts, further strengthening its position in the global rail market.
The Montreal REM shutdown will halt all South Shore light-rail service until mid-August, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during the six-week closure period.

06.07.2025

Montreal REM Shutdown to Last Until Mid-August 2025

The Montreal REM shutdown will halt all South Shore light-rail service until mid-August, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during the six-week closure period.
CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment upgrades bridges and Autoport, lifting speeds for shippers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

06.07.2025

CN Train Derails in Mississippi Causing Fire and Evacuation

A CN freight train derailed near Glendora, Mississippi, on July 5, 2025, releasing toxic chemicals and forcing the evacuation of around 200 residents, according to Railway Supply.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers issued Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice.

05.07.2025

CN Commits $110 Million to Wisconsin Rail Infrastructure

CN will invest $110 million in Wisconsin infrastructure projects in 2025 to enhance safety, improve reliability, and support long-term freight operations across the state.
The VIA Heritage Train made its first official appearance at Toronto Maintenance Centre, where the VIA Historical Association (VHA) marked the facility’s 40th anniversary and outlined future anniversary plans

02.07.2025

VIA Heritage Train Debuts as Anniversary Celebration Begins

The VIA Heritage Train made its first official appearance at Toronto Maintenance Centre, where the VIA Historical Association (VHA) marked the facility’s 40th anniversary and outlined future anniversary plans.
Montreal Awards Siemens Contract for New Train Locomotives

29.06.2025

Montreal Awards Siemens Contract for New Train Locomotives

Montreal has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract for 10 Charger locomotives to replace its aging rail fleet with modern, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly alternatives.
Metrolinx has completed a series of major upgrades at Bradford GO Station, enhancing access and amenities for travelers throughout Simcoe County, York Region, Barrie, and Toronto

27.06.2025

Metrolinx Completes Major Bradford GO Station Upgrades

Metrolinx has completed a series of major upgrades at Bradford GO Station, enhancing access and amenities for travelers throughout Simcoe County, York Region, Barrie, and Toronto.
Saskatchewan Increases Short-Line Rail Funding by 88 Percent

27.06.2025

Saskatchewan Increases Short-Line Rail Funding by 88 Percent

Saskatchewan has increased its short-line rail infrastructure funding to $1 million in 2024, representing an 88% boost aimed at supporting trade, rural growth, and export-driven transport.
VIA Rail has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor, avoiding a potential strike and ensuring stability for 2,400 employees across its national operations.

26.06.2025

VIA Rail and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike

VIA Rail has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor, avoiding a potential strike and ensuring stability for 2,400 employees across its national operations.
Alberta invites residents to join virtual sessions that outline the province’s rail master plan, which includes high-speed service, airport links, and regional rail development across key communities.

25.06.2025

Alberta Launches Virtual Sessions on Rail Master Plan Progress

Alberta invites residents to join virtual sessions that outline the province’s rail master plan, which includes high-speed service, airport links, and regional rail development across key communities.
The Subway extension in Scarborough will cost over $10.2 billion, nearly twice the estimate released in 2019, according to a new Metrolinx report shared before its upcoming board meeting

25.06.2025

Subway Extension in Scarborough to Cost $10.2 Billion

The Subway extension in Scarborough will cost over $10. 2 billion, nearly twice the estimate released in 2019, according to a new Metrolinx report shared before its upcoming board meeting.
VIA Rail narrowly avoided a strike after reaching a tentative agreement with unionized workers just four days before the legal strike deadline would have taken effect.

21.06.2025

VIA Rail Reaches Deal to Prevent Nationwide Rail Strike

VIA Rail narrowly avoided a strike after reaching a tentative agreement with unionized workers just four days before the legal strike deadline would have taken effect.