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Metrolinx announces new phase in Pape Station construction
Metrolinx has announced the start of a new phase in the Ontario Line connection at Pape Station, involving foundational work to stabilise the site and prepare for excavation.
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The people behind the wheel: Karima Hashmani’s story, Metrolinx
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Karima Hashmani, Chief Inclusion Officer at Metrolinx, provides insight into her pivotal role in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion within one of Canada's largest transit agencies, shaping a more inclusive future for both employees and passengers…
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Digitalisation
Welcome to the first of our Track Insight reports. This digital book has been written by experts from across the rail industry to deep-dive into the topic of Digitalisation and what it means for rail.
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Four ways exo reduces the environmental footprint of its rail operations
Daniel Koudolo and Paul Dorval from exo, the public transit authority that operates the commuter train network in the Greater Montréal Area, detail four different and innovative initiatives that enable exo to reduce its environmental footprint by preventing several tonnes of GHG emissions every year.
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CP reaches new milestone with a definitive merger agreement with KCS
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has released a ‘Company Superior Proposal,’ according to the Kansas City Southern, with the two companies negotiating to a new partnership.
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Revised rules will improve the safety of Canada’s railways
For Global Railway Review, the Director of Operations Management in Rail Safety at Transport Canada, Stephanie Lines, details the latest revised safety measures demanded in the ‘Rules Respecting Key Trains and Key Routes’ that are due to come into force in summer 2021 to further heighten the safety of rail…
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Security first: A look at VIA Rail’s Police Service
Peter Lambrinakos, Chief of Police and Corporate Security at VIA Rail Canada, discusses VIA Rail Police’s mandate and the efforts deployed to provide a safe and secure passenger rail service across Canada.
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Metrolinx: Embracing electrification to build a sustainable rail service
The rail industry, as an innovator, is always looking ahead in pursuit of future technology. Menno van Limburg, EAM Director of Electrification at Metrolinx, details how the key to the operator’s plans for expanding services, lowering operating costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions could lie in updating a historical technology…
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern enter merger agreement
Following final approvals, the merger will combine the two railroads to create the first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Thales, Invision AI and Metrolinx join to reshape autonomous rail
Invision AI, Thales and Metrolinx are building unique sensing and computing capabilities that provide enhanced situational awareness to existing rail systems and are capable of operating in severe winter conditions.
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CP purchases fuel cell modules for its Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Canadian Pacific's Hydrogen Locomotive Program will see the development of North America's first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive.
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Canadian National Railway Company’s robust planning for harsh winter weather
Rob Reilly, Executive Vice‑President and Chief Operating Officer from the Canadian National Railway Company (CN), discusses the benefits of robust planning for harsh winter weather.
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Transport Canada approves changes to rail safety rules
The changes approved by Transport Canada concern train speed, colder weather operations and further strengthening track maintenance and inspection practices.
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GO Expansion Program: Providing a range of rail improvements across the GHTA
Helena Ashberry, the Network Program Sponsor for the GO Expansion Program at Metrolinx, explains that, by leveraging an existing network of over 400km of railway, the GO Expansion Program will unlock the potential of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GHTA) region.
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Bringing VIA Rail to the next level: New fleet and new railway
Cynthia Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada, details the ambition behind restoring the critical role of passenger rail in Canada.