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March 20, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Toronto commuter operating contract extension signed

Contract with Alstom includes maintenance of GO Transit and UP Express fleets.

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 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.

June 25, 2024 | Light Rail

Toronto light rail tunnel section completed

6.3km section of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension from Renforth Drive to Scarlett Road now complete.

December 16, 2022 | Financial

Ontario advances Northlander revival

$C 139.5m is to be spent on three new passenger trains from Siemens Mobility.

November 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Ottawa LRT extensions hit by delays

Supply issues blamed as completion of Confederation Line extension slips to late 2026.

August 17, 2022 | Fleet

NS and CSX work to cut locomotive CO2 emissions

Freight railways aim to modernise hundreds of locomotives and increase use of energy-management technology.

April 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

Ontario to restore Northlander service

The service was cancelled a decade ago but could be reinstated by the mid-2020s.

February 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

Three bidders shortlisted for Toronto Scarborough extension

Requests for proposals for stations, rail and systems contract expected this summer.

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