CN invests more than $245 million into Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure
Recent investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure and train crews are supporting the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.
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Rail Safety Week will return to North America in September 2019
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada are working on the week-long event to encourage safe behaviour near and on railways.
Alstom agrees to rebuild two more Rocky Mountaineer luxury rail cars
These will be the 11th and 12th SilverLeaf cars Alstom rebuilds for Rocky Mountaineer, with cars 9 and 10 to be delivered in March 2019.
Siemens Canada to replace VIA Rail’s Québec-Windsor Corridor fleet
Starting in 2022, millions of VIA Rail passengers travelling in Canada’s busiest corridor will enjoy an era of brand new trains.
CN orders 60 more locomotives from GE Transportation
To cater for higher levels of service, and ensure improved productivity and reliability levels, CN has extended the number of locomotives ordered.
Railway Association of Canada reveals 2018 Safety Award winners
Creative, new and effective initiatives to enhance safety across the Canadian rail network have been awarded by the Railway Association of Canada.
To improve rail safety, Government of Canada invests $20.7 million
The Canadian rail system includes over 40,000km of track and to ensure it operates safely, the government supports many improvement projects.
Government of Canada provides grants to reduce rail transport emissions
Clean growth is essential for Canada's transport system to ensure they meet their emission reduction targets and build resilience to a changing climate.
CN Board appoints Jean-Jacques Ruest as President and CEO
Jean-Jacques Ruest joined CN in 1996 as Vice-President, Petroleum and Chemicals and since then has progressed throughout the company.
Ontario’s rail infrastructure receives investment of $315 million
To expand and strengthen Ontario’s rail infrastructure, CN invests in a programme that includes track and intermodal projects…
CN invests $40 million in rail infrastructure in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Continuing to invest in rail infrastructure, CN demonstrates a commitment to strengthening their network and improving customer experiences…
VIA Rail considers four companies for the manufacture of their new fleet
With a brand-new fleet of modern trains servicing the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, VIA Rail will offer customers a renewed and improved travel experience…
President and CEO of the Railway Association of Canada has been appointed
With previous experience as President and CEO for the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Marc Brazeau will ensure the RAC remains the voice of Canada’s railway industry…
To strengthen Manitoba’s rail infrastructure, CN will invest $130 million
Canadian National Railway continues to invest in the country’s railway infrastructure with a focus on creating a reliable and efficient network…
CN renews hopper car fleet with 1,000 new generation cars
The purchasing of new locomotives, hopper cars, infrastructure investments and track capacity illustrates how CN’s $3.4 billion capital programme will greatly improve the nation’s railway network…
