Operation Lifesaver Canada partners with Waze on level crossing safety app
A new tool is available to help Canadian drivers stay safe on the roads around level crossings, thanks to a partnership between Waze and Operation Lifesaver Canada.
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Canadian Ministerial Orders issued to reduce derailments and improve rail safety
Three Ministerial Orders issued by the Canadian Minister of Transport will work to improve rail safety and reduce derailments of key trains and higher-risk key trains.
Operation Lifesaver reports a drop in Canadian railway crossing incidents
The beginning of 2020 has seen some positive results, as Operation Lifesaver reports a decrease in Canadian railway crossing injuries year-on-year.
VIA Rail launches procurement process to modernise its maintenance centres
Ahead of the arrival of its new fleet of trains expected in 2022, VIA Rail Canada has issued Requests for Qualifications to modernise its Montréal and Toronto maintenance centres.
Railway Association of Canada releases 2019 Rail Trends report
The Rail Trends report proved that the Canadian railways are now fully recovered from the great global recession of 2008-09.
VIA Rail Canada reports Q3 ridership and passenger revenue increases
VIA Rail Canada has reported an increase in ridership and in passenger revenues for the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
CP to establish Montreal multi-commodity terminal
The new Canadian Pacific terminal will be utilised for transportation and distribution, with TYT Group responsible for operation.
FTAI agrees for CP to acquire Central Maine and Quebec Railway
The transaction agreement between Canadian Pacific and Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors is expected to close by the end of 2019.
Amtrak names new Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer
Steve Predmore will succeed Ken Hylander in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Safety Officer for Amtrak in November 2019.
Canadian Pacific announces management changes
Canadian Pacific has announced new appointments and organisational changes which will support continued growth of the company in a global market.
Canadian Pacific joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Freight transportation specialist, Canadian Pacific, is keen to support the adoption of blockchain technology across the supply chain.
Funding secured to explore Quebec City–Toronto high-frequency services
The Government of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank have announced funding to take the next steps in exploring a modernised passenger rail system with a dedicated track along Canada’s most densely populated region and busiest transportation corridor.
CIB announces $2 billion investment to expand GO Transit
Canada Infrastructure Bank, Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx are set to partner to invest nearly £2 billion into the GO Transit expansion.
Changes to Canadian railway regulations will improve employee safety
In a bid to improve the railway safety across Canada, the Government has released plans to improve employee safety with a proposed Locomotive Voice and Video Recorder regulation.
CN will invest more than $5 million in Nova Scotia’s rail infrastructure
The maintenance programme includes the installation of more than 5,000 railroad ties and work on bridges, culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.
