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MTA station accessibility projects: 10 upgrades finished

04.01.2026

MTA station accessibility projects: what changed in 2025

04.01.2026

MTA subway refurbishment projects wrap up citywide upgrades

Agra Metro trial run on 6 km Mankameshwar–ISBT

04.01.2026

Agra Metro trial run clears 6 km ISBT extension test

Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

04.09.2025

Ontario Line tunnel boring machines named in Toronto

Metrolinx has named the first two tunnel boring machines for the construction of the Ontario Line Subway: Libby and Corkie.
DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

02.09.2025

DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

At a cost of $1. 6 billion, the Contrecœur terminal is in advanced talks with the Montreal Port Authority, where DP World would operate it.
The Train Acres Miniature Railway will open to the public on September 6 and 7, offering a unique fundraising experience to support children’s hospitals in Alberta.

23.08.2025

Train Acres Miniature Railway to Host Charity Event for Children

The Train Acres Miniature Railway will open to the public on September 6 and 7, offering a unique fundraising experience to support children’s hospitals in Alberta.
Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.S. trade challenges.

17.08.2025

TTC trains investment to modernize Toronto subway network

Toronto has announced a major investment in new TTC trains, securing a sole-sourced contract with Alstom to replace aging subway cars and support expansions while protecting Ontario jobs and riders from U.
The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

16.08.2025

TTC to Award Single-Source Contract to Alstom for Line 2

The TTC has announced a $2. 3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.
TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.

15.08.2025

TTC subway service resumes after Line 2 disruption

TTC subway service resumed Thursday morning after a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station forced a temporary suspension between Kipling and Jane stations, disrupting early commuters but quickly resolved through emergency maintenance efforts.
The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.

12.08.2025

Hyundai Rotem begins tram deliveries for Valley Line in Edmonton

The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.
The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1.4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.

11.08.2025

Yonge North Subway: Major C$1.4B Tunneling Contract Awarded

The Yonge North Subway will receive a C$1. 4 billion tunneling contract, marking a critical step in Toronto’s transit expansion and enhancing regional connectivity for commuters in growing urban and suburban areas.
The Valley Line West achieved a major milestone as Edmonton welcomed its first Light Rail Vehicle, marking a significant advancement in the city’s modern transit expansion and future transportation vision.

10.08.2025

Valley Line West Welcomes First Light Rail Vehicle Delivery

The Valley Line West achieved a major milestone as Edmonton welcomed its first Light Rail Vehicle, marking a significant advancement in the city’s modern transit expansion and future transportation vision.
The proposed Edmonton–Jasper rail link could enhance tourism, boost business travel, and improve airport access, but experts stress it will require dedicated tracks and significant infrastructure investment.

10.08.2025

Edmonton–Jasper rail link proposal could reshape Alberta travel

The proposed Edmonton–Jasper rail link could enhance tourism, boost business travel, and improve airport access, but experts stress it will require dedicated tracks and significant infrastructure investment.
Metrolinx awarded a $1.4B contract for the Yonge North Subway Extension tunneling project to North End Connectors, advancing Toronto’s transit expansion.

08.08.2025

Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling Contract Awarded

The Yonge North Subway Extension advanced as Metrolinx awarded a $1. 4B contract for its tunneling phase to the North End Connectors consortium.
Canada Strong Pass offers free summer VIA Rail travel and cultural access for youth and discounts for young adults across Canada in 2025

05.08.2025

Explore Canada for Less with the Canada Strong Pass

The Canada Strong Pass helps Canadians explore their country affordably with free park entry, cultural access, and discounted train fares during the 2025 summer season.