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Amtrak Cascades Airo cab car travelling through forest near Alta, California

20.07.2026

North American Transit Projects Reach New Milestones

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

CN derailment near Lytton leaves six cars off track

19.04.2026

CN coal train derailment near Lytton under investigation

A CN coal train derailment near Lytton was reported Saturday morning. Canadian National Railway said six cars came off the tracks.
GO Train service disruption between Oakville and Exhibition

18.04.2026

Ontario to start GO train service to Stratford on July 6

GO train service to Stratford will begin on July 6, 2026. The Kitchener GO Line will run one daily round trip between Stratford and Toronto.
CSX Regional Rail partnership with 17-railroad operator

17.04.2026

CSX and Regional Rail pair national reach with local expertise

The CSX Regional Rail partnership combines the Class I’s national reach with local expertise. Regional Rail LLC owns and operates 17 railroads in the United States and western Canada.
Ontario Line starts downtown Toronto tunnel work

17.04.2026

Ontario Line tunnelling starts beneath downtown Toronto

The Ontario Line subway project has entered a new construction stage in Toronto. Tunnelling is now under way on the downtown section.
Manitoba deal could speed Port of Churchill Plus

15.04.2026

Canada-Manitoba infrastructure pact targets faster projects

The Manitoba infrastructure agreement is expected to help move major projects forward faster. Prime Minister Mark Carney said yesterday that the two sides reached a new cooperation deal.
Northlander enters service simulation in northern Ontario

15.04.2026

Northlander testing moves closer to Ontario return

The Northlander testing phase is continuing in northern Ontario. Preparations are moving ahead for the passenger service’s planned return later this year.
Northlander nears revenue demo before return

14.04.2026

Northlander testing expands ahead of Ontario return

Northlander service relaunch preparations in Ontario have entered a critical testing phase. The planned return is later this year.
VIA bike-on-board service resumes on four trains

13.04.2026

VIA Rail launches USD 150M sleeper railcar modernization

VIA Rail sleeper railcars modernization is moving forward under a USD 150 million program. It covers the operator’s full Château and Manor fleet.
VIA bike-on-board service resumes on four trains

07.04.2026

VIA Rail and SEPTA advance separate fleet plans

Rail-car fleet moves at VIA Rail and SEPTA include two developments. One is a CA$150 million sleeper-car modernization program in Canada.
Fresh Tracks Canada Pacific Central Station: VIA Rail 10-year lease

03.04.2026

VIA sleeping cars modernization targets 56 Budd-built cars

VIA sleeping cars modernization will see Ca$150 million over five years invested in the fleet. It will upgrade all 56 Chateau- and Manor-series sleeping cars.
High-speed rail procurement enters market sounding

01.04.2026

Alto high-speed rail cancellation fuels political debate

Alto high-speed rail cancellation is now central to Canada’s political debate. Pierre Poilievre said a future Conservative government would end the project.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

29.03.2026

Canada Strong Pass returns for cheaper summer travel in Canada

The Canada Strong Pass is returning for summer travel in Canada. It will make domestic trips more affordable from June 19 to Sept.