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CPKC train derailment in Alberta leaves 34 cars off line

28.11.2025

CPKC train derailment in Alberta leaves 34 cars off line

CPKC train derailment in Alberta took place on Thursday, Nov. 27, when 34 cars left the tracks north of the village of Champion, according to Global News.
CN Rail grain delays spur $23M federal damages ruling

28.11.2025

CN Rail grain delays spur $23M federal damages ruling

CN Rail grain delays have resulted in the railway being ordered to pay more than $23 million in damages after it failed to move grain bound for British Columbia’s west coast ports during a season when a bumper crop coincided with severe winter weather, as reported by Vancouver Is Awesome.
VIA Rail The Canadian 70th anniversary and future fleet

27.11.2025

VIA Rail The Canadian 70th Anniversary Marks a New Era

VIA Rail The Canadian 70th anniversary has, as reported by Railway-News, drawn fresh attention to the iconic Toronto–Vancouver train and to its place in the future of passenger rail in Canada.
Toronto–Québec high-speed rail to tap Canadian steel

22.11.2025

Toronto–Québec high-speed rail to tap Canadian steel

Toronto–Québec high-speed rail is prompting Alto and its private development partner Cadence to start talking early with Canada’s steel producers, as outlined in a recent Alto news release.
Canadian trade infrastructure funding to boost exports

22.11.2025

Canadian trade infrastructure funding to boost exports

Canadian trade infrastructure funding over the next seven years will channel Ca$6 billion into two trade infrastructure funds designed to expand export opportunities beyond the United States, as reported by Trains.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2025 Chicago Schedule

18.11.2025

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2025 Chicago Schedule

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns for the 2025 season with free concerts, support for community food banks and Chicago-area appearances that turn its cross-country run into a local tradition, as reported by NBC Chicago.
Montréal REM: Deux-Montagnes Section Adds 33 km and 14 Stations

17.11.2025

Montréal REM opens 33 km Deux-Montagnes section across Greater Montréal

Montréal REM takes another big step as federal, provincial, and city officials open the 33 km Deux-Montagnes section between Central Station and the municipality of Deux-Montagnes on the North Shore.
Alstom Advances Montreal REM Expansion and Operations

15.11.2025

Alstom Advances Montreal REM Expansion and Operations

Alstom helped move Montreal’s REM into a new phase by supporting the launch of the northern branch, and the company at the same time strengthened long-term operations through its role in the Pulsar joint venture, as detailed in Alstom’s official press release.
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.

10.11.2025

Kids Ride Free on VIA Rail This Winter — Save Big!

Via Rail Canada has reinstated their Canada Strong pass to encourage affordable winter celebrations. The service allows children to travel for free, and young individuals aged 18-24 can enjoy a 25% discount on all routes.
The CSX-BNSF partnership introduces enhanced coast-to-coast freight services, strengthening connectivity and offering strategic growth while easing speculation of a potential merger in the competitive U.S. rail industry.

10.11.2025

BNSF Railway Brings Positive Train Control to Canada

BNSF Railway extended Positive Train Control across the border to Canada, marking the first time this digital safety system has been fully integrated on a trans-border route between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.
CN grain haul record drives logistics efficiency

07.11.2025

CN grain haul record sets new milestone for Canada

The CN grain haul record is historic because the railroad moved over 3. 4 million metric tons of the product across Western Canada, clearly demonstrating the effect of efficiency, planning, and cooperation, among other variables.
Toronto’s TTC Safety Plan Aims to Restore Rider Confidence

07.11.2025

Toronto’s TTC Safety Plan: More Staff, Safer Transit

The TTC safety plan has brought with it a holistic security policy aimed at regaining the confidence of the people of Toronto regarding the safety of the public transport system.