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January 25, 2022 | North America

Metrolinx hopes to expand rail’s reach

Huge investment is underway in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area in Canada. Metrolinx CEO and president Phil Verster provided an update on the various schemes at a Cutric event in late November attended by Richard Clinnick.

January 17, 2022 | Technology

OnTRAC develops lidar-based sensor system for autonomous rail vehicles

The system can be integrated with autonomous rail vehicles for obstacle detection, classification and tracking.

December 1, 2021 | Rolling stock

Alstom wins $C 171m Canadian train overhaul contract

Under the deal, 94 double-deck coaches operated by GO Transit will upgraded over next two years.

October 1, 2021 | Signalling

Canadian trial advances next stage of autonomous rail

Successful completion of 18-month autonomous technology trial could herald next step for driver assistance equipment.

September 17, 2021 | Light Rail

Hamilton light rail project back on the agenda

City of Hamilton and Metrolinx set to establish a project team and proceed towards procurement for 14km line.

March 10, 2021 | North America

Metrolinx rejects hydrogen for Toronto commuter line upgrades

Hydrogen was being explored as an alternative to full electrification on the GO Transit network.

December 29, 2020 | North America

Maintenance contract awarded for Toronto light rail project

MOSAIC Transit Partners Maintenance (MTM) has awarded a 30-year contract for maintenance of the LRV fleet, catenary and trackside infrastructure on the Toronto’s Finch West (Line 6) light rail line project to Bombardier Transportation.

December 18, 2020 | Policy

Canada publishes hydrogen strategy

THE Canadian government released its Hydrogen Strategy for Canada on December 16, which aims to support plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and “cement Canada’s position as a global, industrial leader of clean renewable fuels” as part of its post-Covid economic recovery.

July 3, 2020 | Financial

CN announces investments in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia

CANADIAN National Railway (CN) has announced a $C 765m ($US 563.6m) investment for the improvement and maintenance of infrastructure in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia for this year.

March 3, 2020 | Metros

Tenders issued for technical advisors for Ontario metro projects

INFRASTRUCTURE Ontario (IO) has launched a number of tenders to further progress four metro expansion projects across Toronto announced in April 2019.

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