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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 will invest $85 million in Michigan in 2025 to upgrade key infrastructure, enhance yard operations, and expand intermodal capacity across the state’s freight network

21.06.2025

Canadian National Railway to Invest $85 Million in Michigan in 2025

Canadian National Railway will invest $85 million in Michigan in 2025 to upgrade key infrastructure, enhance yard operations, and expand intermodal capacity across the state’s freight network.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

20.06.2025

VIA Rail Offers Summer Discounts for Youth Across Canada

Children and young adults can now explore Canada with free or discounted VIA Rail tickets this summer, thanks to the government’s Canada Strong Pass initiative.
Ontario Begins Work on East Harbour Transit Hub to Boost City Transit

19.06.2025

Ontario Begins Work on East Harbour Transit Hub to Boost City Transit

Ontario has launched construction of the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto to connect 100,000 daily riders and ease crowding at Union Station with improved access across the Greater Toronto Area.
WSP Global has announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK engineering consultancy Ricardo for approximately $490 million, including debt, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025

17.06.2025

WSP Global to Acquire Ricardo in $490 Million Deal

WSP Global has announced a definitive agreement to acquire UK engineering consultancy Ricardo for approximately $490 million, including debt, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Children and teens under 18 can travel free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanied by a parent or guardian, thanks to the Canada Strong Pass initiative

17.06.2025

VIA Rail Canada Reports Growth and Launches Fleet Strategy

VIA Rail Canada reported significant revenue and ridership growth in 2024, while also launching a long-term strategy and securing federal support to modernize its national fleet.
Toronto’s Line 2 extension into Scarborough moves ahead as Sener begins the detailed design phase for three new stations and related infrastructure on behalf of the Aecon–FCC Canada consortium

17.06.2025

Toronto’s Line 2 Extension Moves Forward with Sener Design Team

Toronto’s Line 2 extension into Scarborough moves ahead as Sener begins the detailed design phase for three new stations and related infrastructure on behalf of the Aecon–FCC Canada consortium.
VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

17.06.2025

VIA Rail Canada Reports Q1 2025 Performance Decline

VIA Rail Canada experienced a steep drop in on-time performance in Q1 2025, falling to 30% from 72% last year due to restrictions by CN Rail in the Québec City–Windsor corridor.
fuel cells for hydrogen locomotives

17.06.2025

CPKC rail contract arbitration sparks backlash from workers

The recent CPKC rail contract arbitration imposed by the Canadian government stripped over 3,000 workers of their right to vote on employment terms.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

17.06.2025

Discover Canada This Summer with the Canada Strong Pass

The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer.

16.06.2025

Metrolinx Launches Public Contest to Name Ontario TBMs

Metrolinx has launched a public contest to name two tunnel boring machines that will help construct the downtown portion of the Ontario Line in Toronto.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers issued Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice.

15.06.2025

Canadian National Railway Invests $30 Million in Tennessee Rail

Canadian National Railway will invest $30 million in Tennessee to strengthen infrastructure, enhance efficiency, and drive long-term freight innovation across its regional network.
Tshiuetin Rail has adopted Butterfly’s flexible 3-in-1 seating solution to enhance rider comfort and operational efficiency on its long-distance routes across northern Quebec and Labrador

14.06.2025

Tshiuetin Rail Modernizes Trains with Butterfly Seating Innovation

Transforming Train Travel in Northern Canada Tshiuetin Rail has adopted Butterfly’s flexible 3-in-1 seating solution to enhance rider comfort and operational efficiency on its long-distance routes across northern Quebec and Labrador.