Trains
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Quebec, Ontario billionaires join bidding for Via HFR electric train dealGlobal News learned that in 2023 federal officials planned to pay up to $20 million to each bid group for their 'compliant' high-frequency electric railway proposals - win or lose.InvestigationsAug 23, 2024
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Air Canada, TGV train company join group bidding for high-frequency fast rail projectA consortium bidding to become the developers of VIA's new high-frequency electric train network has added two new partners, and it's triggering questions.CanadaAug 7, 2024
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From interruptions to communication breakdowns, REM train service hits 1-year markThe all-electric and fully automated REM rail service is celebrating its one-year anniversary — but there have been plenty of problems.CanadaAug 1, 2024
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Via Rail paid $11 million in bonuses amid travel delays and lossesVIA Rail handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives and staff, even though 40 per cent of its trains were late last year, newly released documents show.CanadaMay 28, 2024
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New plans in place to reduce noise of Montreal REM trainsThe two measures are supposed to make the trains three to 10 times quieter to the human ear.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Lack of parking poses big problems for REM riders on South ShoreThe free spaces and paid spots at the Panama station fill early in the morning. People looking to park later often use an adjacent lot, but it's private and reserved.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracksMany people living near the tracks of the REM train line to the South Shore complain the noise remains a major disturbance and is diminishing their quality of life.CanadaSep 12, 2023
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Work continues to finish Montreal West train stationCrews are building a pedestrian access where train riders can get to all three platforms from a new entrance on Sherbrooke Street.CanadaJul 10, 2023
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Final dry test runs of all electric REM trains on South Shore underwayThe future line is supposed to make the trip between Brossard and downtown in 15 minutes with trains running every 2.5 minutes during rush hour.CanadaJun 28, 2023
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‘We can’t pay for it’: Public transit users decry looming rate hikes in MontrealA single adult ticket for the bus and metro on the island of Montreal is increasing to $3.75, a $0.25 increase or seven per cent jump, starting in July.CanadaJun 27, 2023
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