D-Day 75th anniversary ceremony held at Kingston VIA Rail station
In total, 14 pairs of boots will be transported to Halifax to be part of the D-Day ceremonies there in June. Continue reading
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Expand REM to Laval, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Highway 25: Quebec government
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The real estate map of the electric train project known as the REM could substantially grow. Continue reading
Investigation into train derailment near Moncton continues, broken railway pieces sent for testing
There is no word on when the TSB’s crash investigation will be complete. Continue reading
Repairs continue after 2 cars derail on Via Rail train near Moncton
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
A spokesperson for Via Rail says the damaged tracks are being repaired and the train itself was being brought back to Moncton on Friday for repairs and inspection. Continue reading
2 cars derail on Via Rail train northwest of Moncton
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
There were no reported injuries among the 94 passengers and 15 crew members. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Via Rail train heading to Toronto collides with vehicle, leaving 1 person in critical condition
Paramedics said they responded to the area of Keil Drive South in Chatham, where they treated and transported one patient in critical condition. Continue reading
CN suspends practice of laying materials between railway tracks
A stopped train near Brighton, Ont. in February was caused by loose rail tie plates left on the tracks by employees, according to the federal government. Continue reading
‘It could have easily derailed’: VIA Rail insider on train accident near Debert, N.S.
A VIA Rail staff member told Global News there was no debris involved, only sub-standard maintenance work on the track which is owned by Canadian National. Continue reading
No injuries after passenger train hits debris on tracks in Debert, N.S.
As of 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency crews were awaiting the arrival of booms and absorbent blue blankets to help contain any hazardous material leaks from the train. Continue reading