Ontario: Bombardier president apologizes to Toronto Transit Commission over delivery of 89 faulty streetcars

By Gabriele Roy, The Canadian Press, CTV News; July 10, 2018 TORONTO — The president of Bombardier Transportation made his…

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VIA Rail Canada reports its 4th consecutive ridership and revenue increase for Canada Day long weekend

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; July 9, 2018: MONTREAL, July 9, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Between June 28 and…

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Greyhound finally calls it quits in most of Northern Ontario

By Staff, Northern Ontario Business; July 9, 2018 Competition has gotten the best of Greyhound Canada. The national motor coach…

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What are the alternatives to Greyhound in Western Canada?

By Rebecca Joseph, National Online Journalist, Breaking News, Global News; July 9, 2018 The news that Greyhound Canada buses won’t…

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Class I railroads continue the longer-train trend

By Jeff Stagl, Managing Editor, Progressive Railroading Magazine; July 2018 At any given time on Class Is’ networks, trains stretching…

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Canadian Transportation Safety Board releases image of VIA Rail derailment that injured 2

By Jennifer Francis, CBC News; July 6, 2018 A photo released by the Transportation Safety Board today confirms details of…

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VIA Rail Canada Train 693 derails near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan; all passengers and crew members are safe

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; July 5, 2018: Montréal, July 5 2018 – Train 693 that runs between…

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‘Not going to make it:’ Hopes dashed as talks break down over Churchill rail sale

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press, National Post; July 3, 2018 CHURCHILL, Man. — Residents of Churchill are devastated…

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Rocky Mountaineer takes on UK representation to grow brand

From Breaking Travel News; July 3, 2018 Rocky Mountaineer has appointed the Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company, to implement…

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VIA Rail Canada spent big dollars to ship stranded train from northern Manitoba: report

By The Canadian Press, National Post; July 3, 2018 OTTAWA — A Winnipeg newspaper says Via Rail spent more than…

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‘That can’t come soon enough:’ Churchill, Manitoba hopes propane crisis sparks railway repair

By The Canadian Press, SooToday.com; July 3, 2018 CHURCHILL, Man. — People in Churchill wrapped up in scarves and mittens…

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Plan for faster train travel in Ontario and Quebec sputters – only 10% of $3.3M spent

By Monique Scotti, National Online Journalist, Politics, Global News; June 29, 2018 More than two years after the federal government…

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Churchill, Manitoba critically low on propane for heat due to broken rail line

By The Canadian Press, National Post; June 29, 2018 CHURCHILL, Man. — The northern Manitoba community of Churchill has issued…

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Australian man suffers limb amputations in British Columbia ‘train surfing’ accident

By Simon Little and Erin Ubels, CKNW, Global News; June 30, 2018 An Australian man has been seriously injured after…

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CN upgrades make border crossing seamless

By Kyra Senese, Managing Editor, RT&S Magazine; June 28,2017 In March 2018, Canadian National (CN) completed a major expansion project…

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Canadian Rail safety watchdog calls for training overhaul after 74-car runaway train rolled through Greater Toronto Area

From CBC News; June 27, 2018 A probe into how 74 rail cars were allowed to roll uncontrolled for five…

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Ford is keeping the passenger tracks at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station

By Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press; June 24, 2018 Dave Dubensky has his work cut out for him. The chairman…

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Deaths and deceit: Churchill, Manitoba Hudson Bay rail line has long track record of controversy

By Darren Bernhardt, CBC News; June 23, 2018 The ongoing turmoil surrounding the Hudson Bay rail line to Churchill somehow…

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VIA Rail Canada modifies the schedule of the Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver

A press release from VIA Rail Canada; June 22, 2018: PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire Jun. 22, 2018, 05:42 PM MONTREAL,…

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Canadian National investing $210 million to expand and strengthen Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure in 2018

A press release from Canadian National Railway; June 19, 2018: SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, June 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX:CNR)…

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Hudson Bay Railway appeals Churchill, Manitoba rail ruling in year-long attempt to restore service

By The Canadian Press, Kamloops Matters; June 17, 2018 WINNIPEG — The company that owns a broken rail line into…

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Canada’s Crude by Rail Exports to the U.S. Hit 3-Year High

By The Canadian Press, Oil & Gas 360; June 15, 2018 Railway exports of crude oil from Western Canada are…

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