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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

Toronto Line 5 Extension Advances at Stations

17.07.2026

Toronto Line 5 Extension Starts Station Excavation

BHP Jansen mine rail deals with CN and CPKC

06.06.2026

BHP signs major rail contracts with CN and CPKC to secure Jansen supply chain

BHP Jansen mine potash will move from Saskatchewan to Vancouver, British Columbia. BHP Canada Inc.
Positive train control in Canada faces TSB push

06.06.2026

TSB slams slow PTC infrastructure timeline after near-collision exposes massive rail network gaps

Positive train control is again being urged by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board after its investigation into a near-collision involving two Go Transit commuter trains.

04.06.2026

Train control systems warning grows after GO near miss

Train control systems are back in focus in Canada after a TSB report examined a GO Transit near-miss incident. The case involved two commuter trains carrying more than 400 passengers.
Oakville GO station expansion starts in Ontario

02.06.2026

Oakville GO station expansion signals bigger rail shift

Oakville GO station expansion is now under construction, with Metrolinx moving ahead on a project tied to its CA$15 billion GO Expansion program.
CN and CPKC to haul Jansen potash for BHP

01.06.2026

CPKC IBEW strike puts Canadian rail continuity to test

CPKC IBEW strike has brought the railway’s Canadian operations into sharper focus after about 300 signal and communications workers walked off the job on May 31.
CPKC strike notice raises work stoppage risk

30.05.2026

72-Hour CPKC Strike Notice Forces Urgent Freight Network Contingency Plans

CPKC strike notice has added fresh pressure to the railroad’s labour talks in Canada, with members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers preparing for possible strike action on May 31.
VIA bike-on-board service resumes on four trains

30.05.2026

VIA Rail Reintroduces Paid Bicycle Reservations Following Corridor Fleet Overhauls

VIA bike-on-board service is back on selected trains between Ottawa and Quebec City, giving passengers a restored option for combining rail travel with cycling after a suspension dating to 2022.
Canada Public Transit Fund under pressure

28.05.2026

Canada Public Transit Fund faces a CA$50bn warning

Canada Public Transit Fund is again in focus as Canada’s three largest public transit operators press for stronger, more predictable federal investment.
Niagara Railway Museum 2026 season adds exhibits

25.05.2026

35-Year Railway Legacy Revived: Niagara Museum’s Ambitious 2026 Season

Niagara Railway Museum 2026 season is focused on restoration work and a donated 30-by-13-foot model railway that the museum hopes to have running by July.
Barrie line GO train cancellations affect events

24.05.2026

Barrie line GO train cancellations affect events

Barrie line GO train cancellations will affect riders during two busy Toronto event weekends, so passengers are being advised to check their options before heading out.
Lakeshore West GO train closure: Weekend changes

23.05.2026

Lakeshore West GO train closure hits Toronto trips

Lakeshore West GO train closure will affect weekend travel into Toronto. That includes trips by out-of-town Bruno Mars fans heading to Rogers Stadium in North York.
Canada Strong Pass: June dates and discounts

22.05.2026

Canada Strong Pass brings back rail and park deals

The Canada Strong Pass will return next month. It will again offer visitors discounts on travel and cultural attractions, including Via Rail, museums and national parks.