Rail
Dorval releases study findings in push for REM connector
The city of Dorval released study findings in the latest push for a tunnel connecting the city’s intermodal station to the REM station under construction there. Continue reading
Class action takes aim at upcoming Deux-Montagnes commuter rail cuts
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The lawsuit takes aim at upcoming cuts to the Deux Montagnes line that commuters say were ill-planned and poorly communicated. Continue reading
20 train cars derail between Banff, Alberta and Field, B.C.: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating following a train derailment between Banff, Alta., and Field, B.C., on Thursday. Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
Victoria-area mayors call on B.C. for south-island rail commitment in 2019 budget
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The mayors want a firm commitment from the province, and warn that federal dollars for the project could dry up. Continue reading
CP Rail’s 4th-quarter revenues surge amid high demand for oil, grain
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says freight sales drove a 17 per cent leap in revenues to $1.96 billion in the fourth quarter, fuelled by oil, grain and other commodities. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley proposes Ottawa get into crude-by-rail business
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is proposing Ottawa get into the crude-by-rail business — at least temporarily — so that producers in her province can get a better price for their oil. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals blame provincial government’s Trans Mountain stance on increase of crude by rail
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Liberals are raising the alarm bells about an increase of crude oil by rail shipments by the Canadian National Railway Co. since the debate around the Trans Mountain pipeline has intensified. Continue reading
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New Brunswick not on list to receive federal rail safety funding despite fatal collision
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Transport Canada announced earlier this week that it is spending $20.7 million to improve rail safety across the country. Continue reading
Talks to sell broken rail line to Churchill, Man. break down
In a statement the Hudson Bay Railway said talks to sell the broken rail line to two First Nations groups and Fairfax Financial had fallen apart. Continue reading