Latest Canada News
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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.
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Canada: RFP Issued for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
The Government of Ontario has issued a RFP for the Stations, Rail, and Systems contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project.
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CPKC’s Hydrogen Locomotive Reaches Testing Milestone
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has completed the first phase of testing of its high-horsepower hydrogen locomotive, designated CP 1200.
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Canada: TBMs Bore Twin Tunnels for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Metrolinx has celebrated the latest milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension with the completion of two 6.3-kilometre tunnels.
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Canada: Ground Breaks on New Ontario Line Stations
The Ontario government has broken ground on building three new stations for the Ontario Line in the Greater Toronto Area.
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City of Calgary Revises Plan for Green Line LRT
Calgary City Council has approved a revised plan for Phase 1 of its Green Line LRT project to address rising costs.
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VIA Rail Unveils New Lumi Train for Québec City-Windsor Corridor
VIA Rail Canada has unveiled a special exterior design for one of its new Québec City-Windsor corridor trains.
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Canada: Polar Bear Express Introduces Express Wi-Fi Service
Ontario Northland has announced that its new ON Board Wi-Fi and Entertainment System is now available on board the Polar Bear Express.
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Canada: VIA Rail Unveils New Fleet in Ontario
VIA Rail Canada has launched its new fleet in Southwestern Ontario as part of its mission to modernise rail services from Québec City-Windso…
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Canada: CN Unveils New Firefighting Trains
CN has unveiled two brand new firefighting trains, as well as two additional railcars, to its fire suppression fleet.
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OC Transpo Provides Update on O-Train Extensions in Ottawa
OC Transpo has provided a comprehensive update on the progress of three O-Train extensions in Ottawa, Canada.