Topic: Canada

They do things bigger - and not just in Texas CSX orders $670m locomotive fleet upgrade

North American freight operator CSX has committed 670 million dollars (570 million euros) to a locomotive fleet renewal. It’s a commitment that would dwarf most…
Economic uncertainty Canadian National Railway cuts costs and workforce against background of US tariffs

Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) is looking to cut costs and reduce its workforce. The rail freight operator is taking those steps following tariffs imposed…
Make America Rail Again American railroads not running scared

The freight-centric American railroad industry is sanguine about tariffs. The threat of disruption has not yet put up a red signal on investment. The Association…
Collective bargaining disagreements Canadian Transport Minister forces lockout end, but picket lines will remain

Just a few hours after a massive lockout was enforced by the two main Canadian rail freight operators, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon decided to get…
strike or lockout? Work stoppage in Canada to have significant international impact

It is now official: a massive work stoppage for the rail freight sector will begin in Canada on Thursday 22 August. The initiative is expected…
news from the world Massive rail lockout in Canada could start next Thursday

The Canadian Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon said he would not get involved in the dispute between the two main rail freight operators, Canadian National (CN)…
world in focus Canada-US-Mexico services start to deliver for CPKC

Combining CP and KCS networks enables CPKC to transport cargo from Mexico to more US and Canadian destinations, shifting focus to longer haul routes.
Canada, Lithuania and Sweden to help rebuild Ukrainian infrastructure

The governments of Canada, Lithuania, Sweden and Ukraine will cooperate to help rebuild Kyiv’s “war-ravaged transport systems and develop new international trade links”. The initiative,…

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US-Canada Task Force highlights need for greater rail cooperation in EU

The announcement at the COP28 summit in Dubai last week that the US and Canada have set up a Rail Decarbonization Task Force to develop…

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US weekly update US railway giants merge to create first Canada-US-Mexico network

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS), two of the largest railway companies in the United States, finalised a merger that will result in…
Canada to help Ukraine reconstruct its railways

Canada will help Ukraine in restoring its railway infrastructure. This was agreed during a meeting on Wednesday 28 September between the respective ministries. The governments…
Canada releases investigation report on fatal 2019 derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recommends improved tests and maintenance of brake cylinders on freight cars. That is one the three main recommendations…