Latest Canada News
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Government of Canada Invests $1.95 Billion in VIA Rail Train Fleet
The Government of Canada is investing $1.95 billion in renewing VIA Rail Canada's long-distance, regional and remote locomotive fleet.
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Stadler to Supply 45 Hybrid Locomotives to VIA Rail
Stadler has signed a contract to supply VIA Rail with 45 new hybrid locomotives, marking the company's first locomotive order in Canada.
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Construction Begins on TTC Line 1 Yonge North Subway Extension
Construction is now underway for the Yonge North Subway Extension, which will aim to bring TTC Line 1 subway services further north.
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voestalpine Railway Systems Bringing Railway Infrastructure Manufacturing Technology to Southern Ontario, Canada
voestalpine Railway Systems is opening a special trackwork plant in Ontario, backed by a long-term supply deal with CN.
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SYSTRA Canada to Study Capacity Upgrades for Hudson Bay Railway
SYSTRA Canada will carry out a strategic study into increasing capacity along the Hudson Bay Railway corridor.
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Québec City's TramCité Project Contracts Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRéalis
Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRéalis have been selected by CDPQ Infra to advance the next phase of Québec City's TramCité light rail project.
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Alto Examines Long-Term Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail in Canada
Alto's high-speed rail network between Québec City and Toronto could deliver long-term benefits to Canada's economy.
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FIFA World Cup Boosts Vancouver Transit Ridership by More Than 600,000 Journeys
TransLink has released preliminary data showing a significant increase in public transport use during the FIFA World Cup.
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Alto and TRCA Sign Environmental Agreement for Canadian High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has signed a MoU with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to establish a framework for environmental collaboration.
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TÜV SÜD Accredited as Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for Railway Systems in Canada
TÜV SÜD gains Type A accreditation as an Independent Safety Assessor for railway systems in Canada.
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Canada's Alto High-Speed Rail Project Moves to Market Engagement Phase
Cadence has launched a market engagement process for companies interested in participating in Alto's first phase of delivery.
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Amtrak Opens Preclearance for Cascade Passengers
Amtrak has introduced US preclearance for customers travelling from Vancouver – the first such experience for passenger rail in the country.
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Vancouver: Broadway Subway Project Starts Testing Ahead of 2027 Opening
Vancouver's Broadway Subway Project has commenced dynamic testing on completed sections of SkyTrain track.
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Canada: Metrolinx Begins Expansion of Oakville GO Station
Metrolinx has started construction work to expand Oakville GO Station to improve capacity on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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Alstom Celebrates Extension of REM to Montreal's West Island
Alstom has celebrated the official commissioning of the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) branch to Montreal’s West Island.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada's High-Speed Rail Programme at USHSR Conference
The USHSR Conference provided an update on Alto's development, with the construction of Canada's high-speed rail line to begin from 2029.
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VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints
VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for 2025, alongside operational and infrastructure pressures.
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Canada: First Construction Package Awarded for Hamilton Light Rail
The Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon, has been awarded the first major contract for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
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Alto to Announce Detailed High-Speed Rail Corridor Proposal
The Alto high-speed rail project has concluded its first phase of public consultations, which will inform a more defined route alignment.
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Ontario Begins Tunnelling Work on New Toronto Subway Line
The Government of Ontario has announced the start of tunnelling on the Ontario Line, a new rapid transit route across Toronto.
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Canada: VIA Rail to Invest $150 Million in Sleeper Car Upgrades
VIA Rail Canada has announced a $150 million programme to modernise its fleet of Château and Manor sleeper cars.
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Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario
Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario ahead of the rail service's planned return.
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Canada: GO Expansion Enters Next Major Construction Phase
Metrolinx's GO Expansion project, aimed at increasing capacity on the GO rail network in Greater Toronto, is entering its next stage.
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Canada: Alto Begins 2026 Environmental Studies for High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has launched the next phase of its environmental field studies programme to develop a high-speed rail network in Canada.