Rail Transport in Canada

Ontario finish off Confederation GO Station in Hamilton, the new GO Station will be unveiled on October 27, 2025, to provide a better railway link, new services, and a more robust link for people on transit as well as tourists.

VIA Rail delayed its pilot all-day Montreal–Toronto service due to Canadian National’s operational limitations, and officials refuse to drop the project despite local opposition and infrastructure issues.

The CN winter plan outlines how investments of $3 billion in new locomotives and cutting-edge technology will guarantee safe and frequent freight movements and bolster supply chain reliability across Canada through its 2025–26 winter.

Alstom Canada made its promise to Indigenous Peoples, timing it on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and vowed to bloom partnerships, learning, and sustainable opportunities through its business in Canada.

Via Rail faced delays in Ottawa following a disruption near Anderson Road, and the train incident impacted both local travelers and intercity commuters because thousands depend on regular schedules every day.

The differentials for Western Canada Select crude versus West Texas Intermediate were narrower at the lowest point for the month Friday.

Starting this Saturday and continuing until the end of service Sunday, the GO Train service between the Oakville and Exhibition station line won’t be operating because of needed track work.

The IBEW negotiated a five-year contract with Union Pacific, guaranteeing wage raises, increased benefits, and expanded leave policies.

New intermodal service connects Nashville and Canadian gateways. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Canada Strong Pass by the summer campaign of VIA Rail achieved phenomenal returns since over 50,000 Canadians rode the train with reduced or complimentary pricing from June 20 through September 2, 2025.

Toronto light rail opening has been further delayed following Metrolinx’s announcement that performance issues will push beyond the required 30-day test period leading to the start of passenger service.

Metrolinx has named the first two tunnel boring machines for the construction of the Ontario Line Subway: Libby and Corkie.