Latest Canada News
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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.
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Metrolinx Conducts First LRV Test Trips Along Finch West Route
Metrolinx has conducted the first on-rail test along the new Finch West route.
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Alstom to Supply 6 Additional Vancouver SkyTrain Mark V Trains
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 6 additional Vancouver SkyTrain Mark V trains to TransLink.
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VIA Rail Unveils Strategic Plan for Passenger Rail Services in Canada
Via Rail has unveiled its VIAction 2030 strategic plan to transform passenger rail services in Canada.
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Canada: Team Selected to Build Surrey Langley SkyTrain Stations
British Columbia has selected South Fraser Station Partners to design and build eight new stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
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CN to Test EMD Mainline Hybrid Locomotive from Progress Rail
Canadian National (CN) has purchased a hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail to reduce transport emissions.
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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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RFQ for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems
The Ontario government has issued a RFQ for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE)…
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AECOM to Provide Design Services for Toronto's Ontario Line
AECOM has been selected to provide design services for the Ontario Line’s Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) package.
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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Tunnelling Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Metrolinx has contracted Strabag to design and build the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension through Toronto…
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Elevated Guideway and Stations Contract Awarded for Toronto's Ontario Line
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have contracted Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP) to deliver the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stat…
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Metro Vancouver's Blueprint for Sustainable Transportation
The future of Metro Vancouver's sustainable transportation and housing is explored in this interview by Icomera's Gabriel Lopez-Bernal.
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Canada: AECOM to Deliver Extension for Eglinton Crosstown LRT
AECOM has been selected by Metrolinx to deliver a 9.2-kilometre extension for the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.…
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Alstom Delivers First Flexity Tram to Toronto
Alstom has delivered the first of 60 new Flexity trams (streetcars) to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
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Opening Date Announced for Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast
Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast light rail transit (LRT) will open for passenger service on Saturday 4 November.
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Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT
Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada.
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CSX and Siemens Mobility to Deploy Digital Solutions for Freight Rail
Class I freight railroad company, CSX has expanded its partnership with Siemens Mobility to implement digital solutions for freight rail.
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Transport Canada Launches RFP for High Frequency Rail Project
Canada's Minister for Transport, Pablo Rodriguez has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the nation's High Frequency Rail project.
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Alstom Concludes Demonstration of First Hydrogen Train in North America
Alstom has concluded its demonstration of the first hydrogen-powered train to provide commercial service in North America.
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TransLink Unveils New Mark V Vancouver SkyTrain Cars
TransLink has released initial images of its new Mark V cars, which have been manufactured by Alstom to operate on the Vancouver SkyTrain.
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Cando to Develop Battery-Powered Switching Locomotive
Cando Rail & Terminals has announced that it is developing a lithium-ion battery-powered switching locomotive for in-yard operations.