By Tim Hayman | Ontario , Urban Transit
Ottawa’s Trillium Line light rail re-opened on December 6, 2024. Transport Action Atlantic president Tim Hayman was in Ottawa and provided this report on the first trip. By rather happy coincidence, I found myself in Ottawa during the week of the O-Train Line 2/4 opening. January 6th marked the official start of revenue service on […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Prairies
The province of Alberta hosted a passenger rail forum on November 22, 2024. Transport Action was represented at the forum and we have positive news from the event.
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Ontario , Quebec
With no progress in lifting the precautionary speed restrictions applied to the new Siemens Venture trains at certain grade crossings in the corridor since October 11, VIA Rail Canada applied to federal court on November 12, 2024 seeking a judicial review. VIA Rail is of course complying fully with the speed restrictions, leading to delays […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Ontario
VIA Rail held events in London and Windsor on June 27, 2024 to welcome its new fleet to Southwestern Ontario. In attendance were MPs, mayors, councillors, economic development and tourism leaders, and many other local leaders including Transport Action members whose campaigning for a new train fleet and improved service in the region is now […]
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By Adam Mills | Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Quebec
One of Amtrak’s three cross-border routes is off to another rocky start to the summer as New York City – Montreal Adirondack route will be cut back to Saratoga Springs from May 20 for ‘anticipated track work’ over the summer. Initially, this suspension was to run until to June 30 but it has now been […]
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