Rail

• CN Rail train carrying coal derails near Lytton, B.C, causes minor fire

  A CN Rail spokesperson says preliminary information indicates that approximately 15 railcars containing coal have derailed, spilling some of their contents. 

  Canada

  Jun 19
  
• Developers unveil new ‘landmark’ look for REM de l’Est transit project

  Back from the drawing board, developers behind the proposed REM de L'Est project unveiled a revamped look for the $10-billion light rail project. 

  Traffic

  Mar 9
  
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• Rider shares experience on the first GO train from London, Ont.

  The ride was along GO Transit's latest extension, which will add train service to London, Stratford and St. Marys as part of a two-year pilot project.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
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• Metrolinx CEO details upcoming GO train extension to London, Stratford, St. Marys

  The pilot project launches on Oct. 18 and Transport Minister Caroline Mulroney paid a visit to London's VIA Rail station on Wednesday to mark its arrival.

  Economy

  Oct 13, 2021
• 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
• Canadian crude-by-rail exports bounce back in March as pipeline capacity limited

  The Canada Energy Regulator says Canadian crude-by-rail exports bounced back in March due to better oil production amid limited export pipeline capacity for heavy oil.

  Money

  May 25, 2021
• CP Rail-Kansas City Southern rail merger to unite loading and unloading links for bitumen transport

  "Both Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern were instrumental in making the diluent recovery unit (DRU) and DRUbit-by-rail (DBR) a reality."

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2021
• Peterborough County council urges federal transport minister to back Via Rail high-frequency project

  Peterborough County council voted to send a letter calling on federal transport minister Omar Alghabra to back the $4.4-billion Via Rail High-Frequency line proposal.

  Economy

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Investigation underway after train carrying potash derails near Alberta-B.C. border

  Canadian Pacific Railway says an investigation is underway after one of its freight trains derailed in the Crowsnest Pass late Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021
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• Brakes compromised by ice in runaway train that killed worker at CN Edmundston yard

  The crash killed a conductor trainee who was trapped on the footboard of the locomotive.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2021