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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

Colorado Connector passenger train concept in the Front Range

20.07.2026

Colorado Connector Passenger Rail Set for 2029 Launch

L0 Series maglev train on the Yamanashi test track

20.07.2026

Chuo Shinkansen Construction Clears Shizuoka Hurdle

The Finch West LRT is close to launching passenger service as final upgrades near completion, putting the project ahead of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown line in Toronto

14.06.2025

Finch West LRT Set to Launch Ahead of Crosstown Line

The Finch West LRT is close to launching passenger service as final upgrades near completion, putting the project ahead of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown line in Toronto.
CN Rail has filed a legal complaint to push Parks Canada into approving a flood barrier in Jasper National Park, warning that delays could trigger disastrous consequences for national freight movement

14.06.2025

CN Rail Seeks Court Approval for Flood Barrier in Jasper Park

CN Rail has filed a legal complaint to push Parks Canada into approving a flood barrier in Jasper National Park, warning that delays could trigger disastrous consequences for national freight movement.
Grizzly bears have died in Banff National Park after separate train accidents, which conservationists say is a serious threat to the future of the region’s grizzly bears.

14.06.2025

Grizzly bears killed by train in Banff National Park

Grizzly bears have died in Banff National Park after separate train accidents, which conservationists say is a serious threat to the future of the region’s grizzly bears.
Toronto transit safety has come under fire as City Councillor Brad Bradford urges a shift toward New York City’s security model to address growing rider concerns

14.06.2025

Toronto transit safety plan calls for more Special Constables

Toronto transit safety has come under fire as City Councillor Brad Bradford urges a shift toward New York City’s security model to address growing rider concerns.
Contract negotiations between VIA Rail and Unifor have collapsed, and the looming strike could seriously disrupt passenger train services across Canada later this month if no deal is reached soon

09.06.2025

National Rail Disruption Looms as VIA Rail Faces Strike Threat

Contract negotiations between VIA Rail and Unifor have collapsed, and the looming strike could seriously disrupt passenger train services across Canada later this month if no deal is reached soon.
Toronto workplace accidents on June 2 resulted in one fatality and five injuries in three separate incidents, prompting urgent investigations by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour and safety authorities

09.06.2025

Toronto workplace accidents leave one dead and five injured

Toronto workplace accidents on June 2 resulted in one fatality and five injuries in three separate incidents, prompting urgent investigations by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour and safety authorities.
Waterfront Express opens its summer season on Saturday, June 7, offering scenic rides, steam weekends, and local student participation in Port Alberni’s historic railway experience

08.06.2025

Waterfront Express Launches Summer Train Season in Port Alberni

Waterfront Express opens its summer season on Saturday, June 7, offering scenic rides, steam weekends, and local student participation in Port Alberni’s historic railway experience.
Ottawa gave residents and tourists a unique chance to explore the new O-Train Trim Station this weekend during Doors Open Ottawa, which also included rare access to historical landmarks and public buildings.

08.06.2025

Ottawa Welcomes Public Inside New O-Train Station During Event

Ottawa gave residents and tourists a unique chance to explore the new O-Train Trim Station this weekend during Doors Open Ottawa, which also included rare access to historical landmarks and public buildings.
Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO pledging safer, more reliable service for Toronto riders when he assumes network leadership July 7.

07.06.2025

Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO Leads Transit Renewal

Mandeep Lali appointed TTC CEO will take control on July 7, and his experience in New York and London raises high expectations among Toronto commuters and transit employees alike.
CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment upgrades bridges and Autoport, lifting speeds for shippers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

07.06.2025

CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment drives rail upgrades

The CN $80M Atlantic Canada investment will overhaul rail arteries in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, replace aging infrastructure, and expand Autoport capacity to accelerate shipments for manufacturers and exporters.
CN 2025 rail investment fuels $2.48 billion in Canada-US upgrades, expanding capacity and safety for logistics continent-wide.

07.06.2025

CN 2025 rail investment drives $2.48 B capacity upgrade

CN 2025 rail investment will channel nearly $2. 48 billion into tracks, yards, and rolling stock across North America, bolstering capacity, safety, and reliability for supply-chain partners.
Ontario Tech University will launch a specialized railway engineering program in September, making it the first English-speaking Canadian institution to offer such a course.

06.06.2025

Ontario Tech University Launches Railway Engineering Program

Ontario Tech University will launch a specialized railway engineering program in September, making it the first English-speaking Canadian institution to offer such a course.