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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

05.06.2025

VIA Rail Hiring in Montreal With Salaries Over $100,000

VIA Rail is hiring in Montreal and offering competitive jobs with salaries up to $106,000 a year, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in various fields.
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

04.06.2025

VIA Rail Canada Faces Major Decline in Punctuality and Ridership

VIA Rail Canada experienced a significant drop in on-time performance in Q1 2025, falling to 30% due to infrastructure restrictions imposed by CN Rail without prior consultation.
Ontario has begun deep excavation work at Queen Station for the Ontario Line subway project, aiming to transform downtown Toronto’s transit system and strengthen the province’s infrastructure network

04.06.2025

Ontario Launches Queen Station Excavation for New Subway Line

Ontario has begun deep excavation work at Queen Station for the Ontario Line subway project, aiming to transform downtown Toronto’s transit system and strengthen the province’s infrastructure network.
More than 120 Pukatawagan residents completed a 16-hour journey by train to Winnipeg during a large-scale evacuation caused by a fast-moving wildfire in northern Manitoba

02.06.2025

Wildfire Triggers Urgent Evacuation Effort from Pukatawagan

More than 120 Pukatawagan residents completed a 16-hour journey by train to Winnipeg during a large-scale evacuation caused by a fast-moving wildfire in northern Manitoba.
Arctic Gateway Group is transforming northern logistics by reviving the Port of Churchill and enhancing rail links to connect Canada with global markets

02.06.2025

Arctic Gateway Group Expands Canada’s Northern Trade Route

Arctic Gateway Group is transforming northern logistics by reviving the Port of Churchill and enhancing rail links to connect Canada with global markets.
Canada Strong Pass offers free summer VIA Rail travel and cultural access for youth and discounts for young adults across Canada in 2025

31.05.2025

Canada Strong Pass Offers Free Summer Travel and Perks

Canada Strong Pass offers free summer VIA Rail travel and cultural access for youth and discounts for young adults across Canada in 2025.
On a cool May morning in 1967, GO Transit began operations with a single train departing Oakville Station, launching what would become North America’s most ambitious regional transit expansion

31.05.2025

GO Transit Celebrates 58 Years of Innovation and Growth

On a cool May morning in 1967, GO Transit began operations with a single train departing Oakville Station, launching what would become North America’s most ambitious regional transit expansion.
Unifor members at VIA Rail voted 97.5% in favor of a strike, showing strong support for action as negotiations with the company remain unresolved.

28.05.2025

Unifor Members Back Strike as VIA Rail Talks Collapse

Unifor members at VIA Rail voted 97. 5% in favor of a strike, showing strong support for action as negotiations with the company remain unresolved.
VIA Rail spent over $330,000 on rebranding to reposition its Toronto–Quebec City project as a high-speed alternative and improve public interest

28.05.2025

VIA Rail Rebrands to Alto Amid High-Speed Rail Pivot

VIA Rail spent over $330,000 on rebranding to reposition its Toronto–Quebec City project as a high-speed alternative and improve public interest.
Unionized employees at VIA Rail Canada have voted to authorize a strike, which could disrupt passenger rail services nationwide starting June 22.

27.05.2025

Unifor Workers Vote to Strike Against VIA Rail Canada

Unionized employees at VIA Rail Canada have voted to authorize a strike, which could disrupt passenger rail services nationwide starting June 22.
CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3.4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network

26.05.2025

CN Commits $600 Million to Ontario Rail in $3.4B Plan

CN will invest $600 million in Ontario in 2025 under its $3. 4 billion capital plan to upgrade rail infrastructure, increase freight capacity, and strengthen safety across the provincial network.
Ontario has officially launched the first request for proposals for the Hamilton Light Rail project, a $3.4 billion investment aimed at transforming transit access across the region

24.05.2025

Ontario Moves Forward with First RFP for Hamilton Light Rail

Ontario has officially launched the first request for proposals for the Hamilton Light Rail project, a $3. 4 billion investment aimed at transforming transit access across the region.