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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

Nova Scotia officials have started reviewing a new commuter rail study for Sydney to assess potential daily service to Glace Bay, the airport, or Cape Breton University

11.05.2025

Nova Scotia Evaluates New Commuter Rail Options for Sydney Area

Nova Scotia officials have started reviewing a new commuter rail study for Sydney to assess potential daily service to Glace Bay, the airport, or Cape Breton University.
GO Transit will boost its rail services through Hamilton beginning 17 May, with all Niagara-bound trains on the Lakeshore West line stopping at West Harbour GO Station

11.05.2025

GO Transit to Expand Rail Services in Hamilton Area

GO Transit will boost its rail services through Hamilton beginning 17 May, with all Niagara-bound trains on the Lakeshore West line stopping at West Harbour GO Station.
Canada’s children and teens under the age of 18 can hit the tracks with VIA Rail this summer, for free, when travel is with a parent or guardian, as part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative.

04.05.2025

VIA Rail Offers Free Summer Travel for Children and Youth

Canada’s children and teens under the age of 18 can hit the tracks with VIA Rail this summer, for free, when travel is with a parent or guardian, as part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative.
The USA board approved the Canadian National and Iowa Northern merger in December. The deal strengthens logistics and opens new opportunities for clients.

03.05.2025

Canadian National Railway Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results

Canadian National Railway (CN) reported a 4% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2025, reaching $3. 08 billion, with net income rising 5% to $812 million.
CPKC has certified nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, supporting its “Room to Grow” strategy and driving industrial expansion through new economic opportunities

29.04.2025

CPKC Certifies Nine Site Ready Locations to Drive Growth

CPKC has certified nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, supporting its “Room to Grow” strategy and driving industrial expansion through new economic opportunities.
Toronto LRT Expansion Reaches Final Tunnelling Phase

27.04.2025

Final Tunnelling Underway for Toronto LRT Expansion

Construction crews have reached a significant stage in the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project, now focusing on the final tunnelling work that will connect the new line to the existing Toronto LRT network at Mount Dennis Station.
Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Prabmeet Sarkaria, has urged the City of Toronto to consider a sole-source procurement deal for new trains for Line 2, aiming to support local workers and stimulate Ontario’s economy

24.04.2025

Ontario Government Advocates for Sole-Source Procurement of TTC Line 2 Trains

Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Prabmeet Sarkaria, has urged the City of Toronto to consider a sole-source procurement deal for new trains for Line 2, aiming to support local workers and stimulate Ontario’s economy.
The TTC has finalized a $758 million deal for 55 subway cars and received 25 new streetcars to improve Toronto’s public transit network and reduce commuter delays across key routes

23.04.2025

TTC Expands with 55 New Subway Cars and 25 Streetcars

The TTC has finalized a $758 million deal for 55 subway cars and received 25 new streetcars to improve Toronto’s public transit network and reduce commuter delays across key routes.
A new TTC campaign promoting personal connections on transit is fueling an intense online debate among Toronto residents concerned about public safety.

23.04.2025

Is the TTC the Right Place to Connect With Others Today?

A new TTC campaign promoting personal connections on transit is fueling an intense online debate among Toronto residents concerned about public safety.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. partners with Cadence and launches the Canada high-speed train. The Government of Canada selects this team to spearhead the nation’s first rapid transit.

23.04.2025

Liberals Prioritize High-Speed Rail in Election Platform

Liberals Unveil Ambitious Infrastructure Plan Ahead of Canadian Election. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Toronto reached a major milestone in public transit history as it recorded 34 billion customer trips across its entire network, reinforcing the growing reliance on Toronto’s transportation system

15.04.2025

Toronto Celebrates Transit Milestone with 34 Billion Rides

Toronto reached a major milestone in public transit history as it recorded 34 billion customer trips across its entire network, reinforcing the growing reliance on Toronto’s transportation system.
West Harbour GO Station’s track upgrade now enables all-day GO train service between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, improving commuter travel and creating stronger connections across the GO Station network

14.04.2025

GO Station Upgrade Boosts Niagara-Hamilton Service Options

West Harbour GO Station’s track upgrade now enables all-day GO train service between Hamilton and Niagara Falls, improving commuter travel and creating stronger connections across the GO Station network.