Latest Canada News
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Free VIA Rail Travel for Children and Youths Under Canada Strong Pass
Children and young people will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer as part of the government’s new Canada Strong Pass.
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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.
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Canada: VIA Rail Issues RFQ for New Train Fleet
VIA Rail Canada has launched a Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its LDRR train fleet.
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Alstom Reported to Add Over $500M to Canada’s Economy Annually
Alstom has released its first socio-economic impact report in Canada, developed in partnership with EY.
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Hitachi Rail Invests CAD 100 Million in Next-Gen CBTC Technology
Toronto: Hitachi Rail is investing CAD 100 million in its next generation communications-based train control system.
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Toronto: Excavation Starts for Ontario Line TBM Launch Site
In Toronto, excavation work has begun at Exhibition Station for the Ontario Line’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site.
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Canada: Metrolinx Commences Procurement for Hamilton LRT
In Ontario, Metrolinx has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) civil and utilities contract.
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Alstom Partners with Centech to Accelerate Rail Innovation in Canada
Alstom has formalised a partnership with Centech to accelerate the development of innovative and sustainable rail solutions in Canada.
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Canada: AECOM Selected as Design Partner for Edmonton's LRT Extension
AECOM has been subcontracted as the design partner to deliver Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Capital Line South Light Rail Transit Extension project.