Latest Canada News
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Construction Nears Completion on Ontario's Northlander Rail Line
In Ontario, Canada, construction is almost complete on the Northlander rail line, following over 100 million CAD in investments.
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Canada: Ontario Begins Work on Bowmanville GO Rail Extension
The Ontario government has started construction on the GO Transit Bowmanville Extension into Durham Region.
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REM Completes Test Run on Line to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has operated for the first time on the new airport branch to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
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Alto Launches Public Consultations for Canada's High-Speed Rail Network
Alto has announced the start of a public consultation programme for its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada.
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Canada: 55 New Subway Trains Ordered for Toronto’s Line 2
The Government of Canada's first investment under the Buy Canadian Policy will fund 55 Alstom subway trains for Toronto’s Line 2.
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Ontario Marks Arrival of First Northlander Train Ahead of Service Restoration
The Ontario government has confirmed the arrival of the first of three new Northlander trainsets to operate between Timmins and Toronto.
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Railway Association of Canada Releases Rail Trends 2025 Review
The Railway Association of Canada has released a 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the Canadian rail industry.
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Alto Reports 2025 Developments in Canada's High-Speed Rail Programme
Throughout 2025, Alto advanced from concept to an active development programme for high-speed rail in Canada.
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Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Section of Alto High-Speed Rail Project
The Ottawa–Montreal corridor will be the first section to be developed as part of Canada’s planned Alto high-speed rail network.
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Metrolinx Line 6 Finch West Officially Begins Service
Toronto's latest rapid transit line, Line 6 Finch West, officially began running passenger services on 07 December.
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VIA Rail Canada Presents 3-Year Accessibility Plan
VIA Rail Canada has presented its 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan, which was recently submitted to the Government of Canada.
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Alto High-Speed Rail Looks to Boost Canada’s GDP by $24.5 Billion Annually
Canada’s plans for its first high-speed rail network, Alto, are set to positively influence travel patterns and economic development.
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VIA Rail Marks 70 Years of The Canadian and Plans for Future of Passenger Rail
VIA Rail Canada has marked the 70th anniversary of The Canadian: its long-distance service between Toronto and Vancouver.
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Alto and Cadence Engage Canadian Steel Industry for Toronto–Québec High-Speed Rail
Alto and Cadence have begun early engagement with Canada’s steel industry as planning progresses for the high-speed rail project.
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Montreal: Alstom Celebrates Launch of New Northern Branch of REM Network
The northern branch of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) in Montreal, Canada, is opening on 17 November.
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Metrolinx to Open Mount Dennis GO and UP Station This Month
Metrolinx has announced that the brand-new Mount Dennis GO and UP Station will open to the public on 16 November.
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Via Rail Canada Announces Return of Canada Strong Pass
Via Rail Canada's Canada Strong Pass offers free or discounted travel for children, youth and adults aged 18 to 24 during the winter months.
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North America Sees Gradual Shift in Rail Signalling
At WDF, Jonathan Hu and Richard Plokhaar from WSP, highlighted the diversity and complexity of signalling systems across North America.
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Metrolinx and Ontario Government Seek Design Partners for Yonge North Subway Extension
Metrolinx and the Ontario Government are searching for design partners to design & build five stations on the Yonge North Subway Extension.
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Canada: Ground Broken on New Caledonia GO Station
Construction has now begun on Metrolinx's new Caledonia GO Station, located on Eglinton Avenue just west of Caledonia Road.
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Ontario Completes Confederation GO Station in Hamilton
The Ontario government has announced the completion of construction at Confederation GO Station in Hamilton.
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Alstom Opens 150 New Positions at Quebec HQ
Alstom has announced the opening of more than 150 new positions at its regional headquarters & train development site in Quebec.
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Canada: RAC Releases 2023 Locomotive Emissions Monitoring Report
The Railway Association of Canada has released its 2023 LEM report, highlighting rail's progress in the reduction of harmful emissions.
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Ontario Completes Construction of North Bay Rail Bypass
The Ontario government has completed construction of the North Bay Rail Bypass to support the return of the Northlander rail service.