Passenger Train

• Amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. postponed

  Amtrak doesn’t have enough conductors, mechanics and onboard service staff yet to operate the trains, though new classes of conductors are in training.

  Canada

  May 14
  
• Alberta Regional Rail proposes passenger train line across province

  'A good example would be the GO Train in the Toronto region, as well as the West Coast Express. Their ridership has always been strong, even during COVID.'

  Canada

  Jan 20
  
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• Officials tout Peterborough as key part of new Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail line

  Peterborough last had a passenger rail service in 1990 but will now be a focal part of the new Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail line.

  Economy

  Jul 8, 2021
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• Manitoba passenger train derailment caused by track defects, safety board says

  Safety board investigators examined more than two metres of CN track that were recovered from the scene near the community of MacGregor, about 120 kilometres west of Winnipeg.

  Aug 13, 2020
• Woman injured in collision with Via Rail train dies: Chatham-Kent police

  A 54-year-old Chatham woman has died after the vehicle she was driving collided with a Via Rail passenger train.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019
• At least 25 dead after train crashes into Cairo station and explodes

  A speeding railcar crashed into a barrier at Cairo’s main train station, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire.

  World

  Feb 27, 2019
• First VIA Rail passenger train in 18 months leaves Winnipeg for Churchill

  After months of waiting on track repairs, the people of Winnipeg can once again just hop on a train destined for Churchill.

  Dec 2, 2018
• Train traffic on Deux-Montagnes line disrupted Monday morning

  Train service on the Deux-Montagnes EXO line is gradually resuming following a medical emergency.

  Nov 26, 2018
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• 2 dead, 70 hurt after Amtrak passenger train collides with freight train in S.Carolina

  Amtrak says the lead engine and a few passenger cars derailed on Amtrak 91, which was operating from New York to Miami.

  Consumer

  Feb 4, 2018
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• Passenger rail service remains on track for Peterborough, local MPP says

  Proponents are still hopeful passenger rail service will return to Peterborough

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2018