Commuter Rail

• North America’s first hydrogen-powered train tested on Quebec rails

  It’s been in commercial service in Germany since 2018, but this is its North American debut, and the company says the train is the first of its kind on the continent.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2023
  
• Report shows interest for return of Via Rail commuter link between Kingston and Toronto

  'Via Day of Action,' which was to be held Friday to urge Via Rail to restore Train 651 along the Toronto to Kingston corridor, has been postponed due to the death of the queen.

  Economy

  Sep 9, 2022
  
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• Plans for commuter rail aimed at improving transportation in Halifax area derailed

  The municipality's Integrated Mobility Plan aims to improve transportation in the region, and the Bedford Highway is among the roads being looked to be transformed into a 'Transit Priority Corridor.'

  Traffic

  Jun 19, 2019
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• Exo commuter rail service rolls out changes

  $15 million was spent on upgrades to rolling stock and track infrastructure.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2018
• Teamsters serves Canadian Pacific with 72 hour strike notice

  Canadian Pacific workers voted 94.2 per cent on April 6 in favour of strike action to support their contract demands.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2018
• Pierrefonds woman pens ‘breakup’ letter with commuter rail agency

  A Pierrefonds woman is fed up with her commuter rail service, and wrote a Dear John letter to the commuter rail agency that handles the Deux-Montagnes line, saying she's "breaking up" after being stood up on Valentine's Day.

  Traffic

  Feb 15, 2018
• Mayoral candidate Mike Savage defends his record as he asks for second term

  Mike Savage says if he's re-elected as mayor of Halifax, residents will see a more diverse and "greener" city.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2016
• Halifax transportation committee backs talks with Via Rail for commuter rail

  Councillors on the Transportation Standing Committee voted unanimously in favour of launching formal discussions to being commuter rail to Halifax.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 22, 2016
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• Halifax councillors to debate commuter rail proposal

  An unsolicited proposal from Via Rail is putting commuter rail back on the agenda at city hall.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2016