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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

CPKC 250th anniversary locomotive debuts as KCS 1776

04.03.2026

CPKC 250th anniversary locomotive: KCS 1776 rolls out

CPKC 250th anniversary locomotive KCS Tier 4 ET44AC 1776 was unveiled March 2, as noted by CPKC and as reported by Railfan.
CN winter plan strengthens freight resilience in 2025–26

02.03.2026

24,293 shares: Argent Trust Co invests in Canadian National Railway

Argent Trust Co invests in Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE: CNI; TSE: CNR), as reported by MarketBeat, with the stake disclosed in a recent Form 13F filing with the U.
VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

01.03.2026

VIA Rail Canada audit report: Delays, CN dispute, board gaps

A new VIA Rail Canada audit report from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada says the passenger operator should improve service and address several internal management practices.
Winter conditions for Canada’s high-speed rail network | Alto

01.03.2026

Winter conditions for Canada’s high-speed rail network: Readiness

Winter conditions for Canada’s high-speed rail network are a central consideration for Alto as it develops a proposed high-speed rail network in Canada, as reported by Railway-News.
East Harbour Transit Hub station construction advances in Toronto

28.02.2026

East Harbour Transit Hub station construction starts on main building

East Harbour Transit Hub station construction is now underway on the main station building for a major new interchange in the eastern part of Toronto, as reported by Railway-News.
Alstom Foundation donation supports Equipped to Work

26.02.2026

Alstom Foundation donation to Bent Arrow supports Equipped to Work

Alstom Foundation donation funding is being directed to Edmonton-based Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society to support the Equipped to Work project, an employment readiness initiative for Indigenous people newly arrived in the city, according to Alstom.
Ontario Line station construction: Metrolinx breaks ground

25.02.2026

Ontario Line station construction in Toronto reaches four stations

Ontario Line station construction has moved into a new phase in Toronto’s east end, with Metrolinx starting groundwork at four sites along the planned rapid transit route, according to Metrolinx.
Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail route: Alto process

21.02.2026

Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail route: Alto maps the steps

Alto says the Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail route is moving through a staged delivery process—from a broad planning corridor toward a defined route—as reported by Railway-News.
Hitachi Rail Toronto headquarters investment in Scarborough

20.02.2026

Hitachi Rail Toronto headquarters investment targets summer 2026

Hitachi Rail Toronto headquarters investment plans call for close to C$30 million to create a new Canadian headquarters in Toronto.
Ottawa–Montreal high-speed rail segment leads Alto HSR

17.02.2026

Alto high-speed rail Canada: What the latest Q&A covers

Alto high-speed rail Canada is still in planning, and Alto has published a new set of responses to common questions about the proposed network, as reported by Railway-News.
Line 5 Eglinton LRVs: 76 Flexity vehicles enter service

10.02.2026

Line 5 Eglinton LRVs begin service with Alstom CBTC

Line 5 Eglinton LRVs are now operating in Toronto. Alstom and its long-time transit partner Metrolinx said 76 Flexity light rail vehicles had entered service on the route, in an Alstom statement.
Edmonton light rail vehicles: Hyundai Rotem deal for 32

09.02.2026

Edmonton light rail vehicles: Hyundai Rotem contract for 32 LRVs

Edmonton light rail vehicles are set for a fleet renewal as the Canadian city moves ahead with a Hyundai Rotem contract for 32 high-floor light rail vehicles.