Latest Canada News
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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.
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Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail?
Alto has addressed why the government opted for high-speed rail rather than high-frequency rail along the Québec City–Toronto corridor.
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Alstom Signs Five-Year Contract with Metrolinx for O&M Services
Alstom has signed a five-year contract renewal with Metrolinx which will see the company provide O&M services to two of its divisions.
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Alto and Cadence to Begin Market Sounding for High-Speed Rail Procurement
In Canada, Alto and Cadence will begin a phased market sounding process this month as part of preparations for major procurement activities.
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Construction Begins on Station at Toronto's East Harbour Transit Hub
Work has started on the principal station building for the East Harbour Transit Hub, a major new interchange in the eastern part of Toronto.
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Alto Details the Challenge of Winter Conditions for Canada’s High-Speed Rail Network
Planning for winter weather is a central consideration for Alto, the organisation developing a high-speed rail network in Canada.
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Metrolinx Begins Construction on Four Ontario Line Stations
Metrolinx has begun groundwork on four new stations for the Ontario Line metro route in the eastern part of Toronto.
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Alto Outlines Delivery Path for Québec City–Toronto High-Speed Rail Route
Alto has set out how the Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail project will move from a broad planning corridor to a defined route.
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Canada: Hitachi Rail Confirms $30 Million Investment in New Toronto HQ
Hitachi Rail is investing nearly 30 million CAD in a new Canadian headquarters in Toronto.
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FAQs: What Will Train Tickets Cost for Canada’s Alto High-Speed Rail Service?
Alto has answered the latest questions about its proposed high-speed rail network, addressing property acquisition, noise and ticket prices.
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Alstom Celebrates Opening of Toronto's Line 5 Eglinton
Line 5 Eglinton, a new transit line running across midtown Toronto, opened on 9 February, using Alstom's light rail vehicles.
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Canada: Hyundai Rotem to Supply High-Floor Light Rail Vehicles in Edmonton
The City of Edmonton has signed a purchase contract with Hyundai Rotem Company for a new fleet of high-floor light rail vehicles.
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Alto Responds to Public Questions on Canada's High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has published responses to questions raised during its January public consultation process for Canada's proposed high-speed rail networ…
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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.