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Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

11.12.2025

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way opens

Sound Transit light rail extension to Federal Way has opened, and the new service brings additional travel options to residents of South King County and the wider South Sound region, as reported by Railway Supply.
Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville after 13-hour delays

11.12.2025

Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville after 13-hour delays

Via Rail passengers stranded in Brockville, Ont. , now include people travelling between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal after significant problems with trains south of Ottawa.
Sound Transit and Metrolinx light-rail openings announced

11.12.2025

Sound Transit and Metrolinx light-rail openings announced

Sound Transit and Metrolinx light-rail openings in Seattle and Toronto followed one another by just a day and, as reported by Progressive Railroading, brought new route miles and stations to both urban rail networks.
Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles enter service in Toronto

09.12.2025

Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles enter service in Toronto

Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles have now entered service on the new light rail line in Toronto, marking a major milestone for the city’s growing northwest communities.
Battle River Railway wheat shipments support rural Alberta

08.12.2025

Battle River Railway wheat shipments support rural Alberta

Battle River Railway wheat shipments mark a new chapter in central Alberta: the farmer-owned short line has begun moving grain in partnership with Canadian National (CN), a development reported by Railfan & Railroad.
CN winter plan strengthens freight resilience in 2025–26

06.12.2025

CN 2024 Delivering Responsibly Report on safety, emissions

In the CN 2024 Delivering Responsibly Report, released on Dec. 2 and published on the CN’s Delivering Responsibly page, the railway outlines how it is lowering emissions and reducing train accident frequency.
Alto high-speed rail in Canada to reshape GDP and jobs

04.12.2025

Alto high-speed rail in Canada to reshape GDP and jobs

Alto high-speed rail in Canada is poised to become the country’s first dedicated high-speed line. The project is designed to reshape travel and economic activity along the Toronto–Québec City corridor and beyond.
Alstom Rolling Stock VP North America: Marc Bernier

02.12.2025

Alstom Rolling Stock VP North America: Marc Bernier

Alstom Rolling Stock VP North America Marc Bernier has been appointed to lead the company’s Rolling Stock and Components activities across the region, with his new role taking effect on 1 December 2025.
Northwestern Ontario welcomes CPKC Christmas Holiday Train

02.12.2025

Northwestern Ontario welcomes CPKC Christmas Holiday Train

CPKC Christmas Holiday Train returns to northwestern Ontario this week as part of Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s annual cross-country holiday tour.
CPKC train derailment near Cranbrook prompts evacuation

30.11.2025

CPKC train derailment near Cranbrook triggers evacuations

CPKC train derailment near Cranbrook on Saturday morning led to the evacuation of several properties along the Kootenay River, as reported by VictoriaNow.
Via Rail Black Friday sale: savings on winter train travel

29.11.2025

Via Rail Black Friday sale: savings on winter train travel

The Via Rail Black Friday sale is bringing seasonal discounts on rail travel for people heading out from Toronto and other cities.