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September 24, 2025 | Infrastructure

Lac-Mégantic bypass moves to assessment as cost exceeds $C 1bn

The town in Quebec was devastated by a derailment in 2013, which prompted an overhaul of tank wagon safety standards across North America.

January 29, 2024 | North America

CPKC trials use of hydrogen tender

Joint venture with HGmotive has produced a prototype hydrogen tender for use with freight locomotives.

October 17, 2023 | Main line

RFP launched for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

HFR will see dedicated passenger tracks provided in the Quebec City - Toronto corridor.

July 15, 2021 | Financial

Canada’s first aboriginal owned and operated railway receives extra funds

The Tshiuetin line is the only land transport link for three First Nations in north-eastern Canada.

March 2, 2021 | Freight

Auditor General criticises Transport Canada safety oversight

There is still much to do improve rail safety oversight in Canada.

February 11, 2020 | Freight

Transport Canada orders speed restriction following second oil train fire

TRANSPORT Canada has imposed a speed restriction on freight trains carrying dangerous goods after a second unexplained derailment and rupture-caused explosive fire of a crude oil train in Guernsey, Saskatchewan, on February 6.

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