Latest Canada News
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Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station
The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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Ontario: Final Tunnelling Begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The Ontario government is tunnelling the final phase of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, expanding rapid transit in Greater Toronto.
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Alto: Agreement Signed for Toronto-Québec City High-Speed Rail Project
An agreement has been signed between Alto and Cadence, marking the start of the design and development phase for the high-speed rail project…
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Alto: A More Connected Canada Starts With High-Speed Rail
Canada's proposed high-speed rail service, Alto, is arguably an urgently needed project to break down barriers to domestic travel.
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Ontario Government Awards Transit Hub Construction Contract
The Ontario Government has selected AtkinsRéalis, Bird Construction and Hatch Ltd. to deliver the city's new East harbour Transit Hub.
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TranLink Begins Field Testing for Vancouver's New SkyTrain Vehicles
TransLink has commenced field testing for its new Mark V SkyTrain vehicles as part of the final testing phase before they enter service.
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VIA Rail Launches Canadian RFQ for Dorval Hub Project
VIA Rail Canada has officially launched a Request for Qualification to source a co-development partner for its upcoming Dorval hub project.
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Canada to Develop High-Speed Rail in Toronto-Quebec City Corridor
The Canadian government has confirmed plans to develop a high-speed rail network connecting major cities in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor…
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Canada: Metrolinx to Refurbish 302 GO Transit Trains
Metrolinx has announced plans to refurbish 302 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches through agreements with Alstom and Ontario Northland.
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Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga
Metrolinx will extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel.
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Rail Trends 2024 Report Highlights Impact of Trains in Canada
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has published Rail Trends 2024, its annual report providing a review of the rail sector.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project
STO has contracted Groupe Porteur to deliver professional, technical, and multidisciplinary services for the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway.
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Canada: Alstom to Modernise 181 Metrolinx Rail Cars
Alstom has secured a contract with Metrolinx to overhaul and modernise 181 Bi-Level commuter rail cars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
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Canada: Progress Continues on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project
OC Transpo has provided an update on Ottawa’s O-Train Extension Project, with weekday service now commencing on Lines 2 and 4.
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VIA Rail Canada's Accessibility Efforts
At Rail Live, Catherine Langlois from VIA Rail Canada presented key challenges and initiatives for improving accessibility in rail.
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Canada: Capstan Station Opens on Translink's SkyTrain
In British Columbia, TransLink's SkyTrain has commenced service at Capstan Station, serving customers in Richmond’s Capstan Village.