Rail Transport in Canada

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.