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Edmonton Valley Line light rail vehicles during testing

28.08.2026

Edmonton Construction Delays Affect Two LRT Projects

Conceptual rendering of a future Ontario Line train

28.08.2026

Ontario Line trains face uncertainty over tariff costs

Aerial view of Brossard REM station

28.08.2026

REM Free Parking Spaces Grow by More Than 1,000

VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

01.03.2025

VIA Rail Canada Launches Dorval Hub Project RFQ

VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.
VINCI Energies acquires X-Rail Signalisation, growing its reach in Canada swiftly. The company partners with TCI+ to lead railway advancements.

01.03.2025

VINCI Energies Expands with X-Rail Signalisation in Canada

VINCI Energies Boosts Canadian Presence with X-Rail Signalisation Acquisition. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ottawa joyfully opened the O-Train Line 4 extension to the airport in January. This vibrant upgrade greatly improves travel for south-end residents and eager visitors alike.

01.03.2025

Ottawa Unveils O-Train Line 4 to Transform Airport Travel

Ottawa’s O-Train Line 4 Boosts South-End Travel to Airport. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
City officials in Edmonton approved CAF, Hyundai Rotem, and Siemens Mobility for the tram tender. They will offer up to 53 high-floor trams for residents

28.02.2025

Edmonton Selects Tram Supplier in 2025

Edmonton Upgrades Transport System. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Canadian Pacific Railway is taking legal action against Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver over a train derailment that occurred south of Winnipeg in 2023, seeking over $300K in damages

26.02.2025

Canadian Pacific Railway Sues Maple Leaf Foods Over Train Derailment

Canadian Pacific Railway is suing Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver involved in a train derailment south of Winnipeg in 2023, to the tune of over $300K in damages.
The Liberal government’s privatization plans raise concerns about VIA Rail’s sustainability. A private consortium, including Caisse de Depot et Placement and AtkinsRéalis Group, will control the high-speed rail project.

24.02.2025

Concerns Grow Over VIA Rail’s Future Amid Privatization Plans

The Liberal government’s privatization plans raise concerns about VIA Rail’s sustainability. A private consortium, including Caisse de Depot et Placement and AtkinsRéalis Group, will control the high-speed rail project.
A high-speed rail link from Toronto to Quebec City could transform regional travel. The project promises faster journeys, economic benefits, and lower emissions, improving infrastructure efficiency

22.02.2025

High-speed rail link to boost economy and cut travel time in Canada

A high-speed rail link from Toronto to Quebec City could transform regional travel. The project promises faster journeys, economic benefits, and lower emissions, improving infrastructure efficiency.
The Canadian government has signed a $3.9 billion contract with the Cadence consortium to develop the first HSR in Canada

21.02.2025

HSR in Canada: Construction of the First High-Speed Rail Has Begun

The Canadian government has signed a $3. 9 billion contract with the Cadence consortium to develop the first HSR in Canada.
The Canadian government awarded a contract for a high-speed rail project connecting Toronto and Quebec City. Trudeau emphasized its economic benefits, with C$3.9 billion allocated for the development phase.

19.02.2025

Trudeau Announces Canada’s High-Speed Rail Project with C$3.9 Billion Investment

Trudeau Announces Canada’s High-Speed Rail Project with C$3. 9 Billion Investment.
A high-speed rail line will soon connect Toronto and Quebec City, revolutionizing travel. The new system will reach speeds of 300 km/h, significantly reducing travel time and improving connectivity.

19.02.2025

High-Speed Rail Line Connecting Toronto and Quebec City Announced

A high-speed rail line will soon connect Toronto and Quebec City, revolutionizing travel. The new system will reach speeds of 300 km/h, significantly reducing travel time and improving connectivity.
VIA Rail cancels 15 trains today, impacting passengers on key routes between Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Travelers should expect service disruptions and plan alternative transportation accordingly

19.02.2025

VIA Rail Cancels 15 Trains and Warns of Delays in Key Travel Corridor

VIA Rail cancels 15 trains today, impacting passengers on key routes between Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Travelers should expect service disruptions and plan alternative transportation accordingly.
Canada has announced a $23M investment in railway projects to enhance infrastructure and trade. Six key projects in Alberta and British Columbia receive funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund.

17.02.2025

Canada Invests $23M in Rail Projects to Strengthen Supply Chains

Canada has announced a $23M investment in railway projects to enhance infrastructure and trade. Six key projects in Alberta and British Columbia receive funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund.