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February 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Trudeau gives go-ahead for Canada’s first high-speed line

The 1000km high-speed line between Toronto and Quebec City will have a maximum speed of 300km/h.

February 19, 2025 | Fleet

Edmonton shortlists three LRV bidders

The Canadian city plans to purchase 53 LRVs to replace life-expired vehicles and cater for network expansion.

January 21, 2025 | Technology

CN unveils battery-diesel locomotive

CN says the medium-power hybrid locomotive could reduce fuel consumption by 50% compared with a conventional diesel-electric unit.

January 16, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Metrolinx awards fleet refurb contract

Alstom will refurbish 181 series VIII double-deck coaches at its plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

December 11, 2024 | North America

Via Rail issues RFQs for new trains

Manufacturers invited to prequalify for contract to build a new generation of locomotives and coaches.

December 5, 2024 | Freight

Genesee & Wyoming expands into western Canada

The shortline holding company has launched Red Deer Railway in Alberta, which it acquired from CPKC.

December 4, 2024 | Financial

Ontario proposes funding deal to support Toronto transit

Funding could be provided for new subway fleets and to support LRT extension projects. Phil Verster steps down as Metrolinx CEO.

November 26, 2024 | Technology

Hitachi to develop next generation CBTC in Canada

Supplier commits $C 100m to develop the ninth generation of its SelTrac CBTC technology.

November 25, 2024 | Freight

North American alternative traction projects progress

NS partners with Alstom to develop hybrid locomotives; CPKC introduces two hydrogen refuelling facilities; and two renewable natural (RNG) gas projects secure grant funding.

November 19, 2024 | High-speed

Canada favours 300km/h High Frequency Rail corridor

Reports in the domestic press suggest that the government will confirm a project to build a dedicated high-speed line between Toronto and Quebec City in the coming weeks.

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