‘Panicked and yelling’: Passenger recounts scene as Ontario Northland Polar Bear Express train tips

By Maija Hoggett, Timmins Today; May 31, 2018 Dan Beck was starting his journey to Timmins yesterday when the Polar…

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Restoring train service to Moosonee a ‘priority’ for Ontario Northland after Polar Bear Express derailment

From CBC News; May 31, 2018 Freight train service between Cochrane and Moosonee is now suspended after a passenger train…

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Polar Bear Express passenger train derails in northern Ontario; minor injuries reported

By Staff, CTV News; May 30, 2018 A train with passengers and crew on board has derailed in a remote…

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Churchill, Manitoba rail line deal ‘best outcome for all,’ says Omnitrax

By Scott Billeck, Winnipeg Sun; May 31, 2018 The head of Omnitrax Canada is happy to see a deal in…

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Ontario: Why a change in government could bring back the Northlander train

By Andrew Autio, tvo; May 30, 2018 TIMMINS — Although it may not be a top priority for voters across…

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Via Rail Canada cancels service between Sudbury, White River in Ontario as Canadian Pacific Railway strike looms

By The Canadian Press, CBC News; May 28, 2018 Via Rail Canada has cancelled some service in northern Ontario because…

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Canadian Pacific Railway winding down service as it faces countdown to Tuesday evening strike

By Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press, National Post; May 29, 2018 MONTREAL — The countdown to another Canadian railway strike…

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Closure of short-line railway Huron Central would be ‘traumatic’ for northeastern Ontario sawmill

By Ian Ross, Northern Ontario Business; May 28, 2018 EACOM Timber is prepared to pull out all the stops to…

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VIA Rail Canada cancels two Canadian departures

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; May 25, 2018: MONTRÉAL, May 25, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – VIA Rail announces today the…

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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to relaunch Huron Central Railway task force

By Elaine Della-Mattia, Sault Star; May 25, 2018 Joe Fratesi and Steve Butland remember what could have been if the…

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May long weekend: VIA Rail’s ridership continues to grow

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; May 24, 2018: HIGHLIGHTS For the period of Thursday, May 17 to Tuesday,…

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VIA Rail Canada apologizes to passengers as The Canadian delay reaches 45 hours

By Josee St-Onge, CBC News; May 24, 2018 VIA Rail is apologizing to its passengers, who are currently on a…

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Railway Association of Canada calls on Canadian government to boost short-line funding

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; May 24, 2018 Shortly after Huron Central Railway‘s (HCRY) announcement that it will cease operations by…

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Pain on the train: VIA Rail passengers frustrated with delays on cross-Canada journey

By Kaylen Small, CBC News; May 24, 2018 On Wednesday afternoon, Mike Gardiner and hundreds of other VIA Rail passengers…

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Rail advocates calling for province to restore passenger train service in Northeast Ontario

By Robin De Angelis, CBC News; May 23, 2018 Railway advocates in northeastern Ontario are hoping voters keep passenger trains…

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Ontario elections: NDP promises rail passenger service within 4 years

By P.J. Wilson, The Nugget; May 22, 2018 It won’t happen overnight, but if the Ontario NDP wins the June…

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Ontario: Huron Central Railway to discontinue operations by year-end

A press release from Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc., Huron Central Railway; May 22, 2018: Ontario Short Line Not Economically…

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Ontario: Muskoka rallies for rail as new passenger loop proposed in north

By Alison Brownlee, Bracebridge Examiner; May 15, 2018 MUSKOKA — A Muskoka organization wants voters to get loud about northern…

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Ontario: Ottawa leaders lay final piece of rail for O-Train Confederation Line

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; May 14, 2018 Canadian elected officials earlier this month gathered to install the final piece of…

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VIA Rail reports strong Growth in 2017

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; May 7, 2018: HIGHLIGHTS From January 1 to December 31, 2017 ALL TRAIN…

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Ontario: Parties try to get on track with voters as transit emerges as campaign issue

From CBC News; May 3, 2018 As Ontario’s political parties prepare for the start of the spring election campaign next…

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Ontario: No ‘business case’ for bringing back Northlander train, premier says

From CBC News; May 3, 2018 Northeastern Ontario could see passenger train service restored if the province’s Progressive Conservatives and…

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Governments of Canada and Ontario enhance passenger capacity on the GO Transit system by investing in new bi-level coaches

A press release from Infrastructure Canada; April 30, 2018: BURLINGTON, ON, April 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Investing in public infrastructure supports…

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VIA Rail is transforming to lead Canadians towards a more sustainable future

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; April 19, 2018: 2017 HIGHLIGHTS Increased number of passenger trips: 4.39 million, +10.5%…

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‘We’re going to keep going,’ says Ontario passenger rail advocate

By James Hopkin, Sootoday.com; April 19, 2018 The Northeastern Ontario Passenger Rail Summit brought together a number of experts and…

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