Pedestrian/cyclist tunnel near Wharncliffe closed starting Monday
The Greg Curnoe Tunnel, which is under the CN Rail tracks just west of Wharncliffe Road, will be closed for up to seven weeks. Continue reading
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No dangerous goods on derailed train in central Alberta: CN Rail
Twenty-eight cars derailed, most of which were carrying wheat, according to the company. Continue reading
Vancouver truck driver in his 40s killed in collision with train in Delta
Police described the crash scene as “complex” and said that the truck was pushed “a significant way” down the track by the train. Continue reading
Road closures planned in Guelph for rail track maintenance
Alma Street, Paisley Street, Suffolk Street and Speedvale Avenue will all be impacted from Jan. 9-12. Continue reading
‘Incredibly unsafe’: Frustrated pedestrians climb over stalled train in Burnaby
By Simon Little Online Journalist
CN says it’s sorry for the delay, but there is never any excuse to climb over a train. Continue reading
Analysts say Canada’s 2 major railways well-poised for trade headwinds in 2019
Canada’s two major railways are well-positioned to weather potential economic headwinds and the U.S.-China trade war, analysts say, as ongoing investments in new cars and track bolster crude-by-rail and commodities shipments. Continue reading
Friends, loved ones searching for answers after man killed in Strathcona County train collision
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The family of 48-year-old Noor Hassan, who was killed after a collision between a train and a semi-trailer truck on New Year’s Day, is looking for answers as to exactly what happened. Continue reading
Edmonton man killed in Strathcona County train collision on New Year’s Day
A 48-year-old man from Edmonton died on New Year’s Day after his semi truck was hit by a train in Strathcona County. Continue reading
CN Rail and CP Rail exceed grain revenue cap despite drop in grain shipping
The country’s two major railways exceeded their grain cap in 2017-18, despite shipping less of the stuff than last year, according to the Canadian Transportation Agency. Continue reading
Police in Belleville investigating possible rail tampering incident
A video posted to social media appears to show two people walking onto the railway crossing on Geddes Street before bending down and doing something to the tracks. Continue reading