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 Adam Mills | Intercity Rail and Bus , Prairies
The goal of the plan will be to develop a passenger rail network all across Alberta including key projects such as: Calgary and Edmonton Commuter Rail, Edmonton-Calgary High Speed Rail, Regional Rail to Banff and Jasper, Regional Rail to Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic , British Columbia , Intercity Rail and Bus , National News , Prairies
VIA Rail Canada has confirmed it is preparing a business case for the renewal of its aging long-haul locomotives and cars – some of which are more than 70 years old. The Crown corporation hosted a virtual “Market-Day” event with suppliers on January 20 to discuss the project and seek their input on various elements […]
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By Transport Action | Prairies
Kamloops-based motorcoach operator Thompson Valley Charters, despite suffering a serious loss of charter business due to the pandemic, has launched a scheduled service between Kamloops and Edmonton. The service will begin on May 20, 2021, using full-size motorcoaches equipped with washrooms, onboard wi-fi, and USB charging ports. Initially, this new bus service will run eastbound […]
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By Steve Bokyo | Prairies , Urban Transit
Winnipeg’s Transit Master Plan has entered the third and final phase of public engagement. The city has shared their plans for the future of rapid transit in the city for the next 25 years, and is soliciting public feedback via Zoom meetings and other online interactions. The project began in December 2018 and has proceeded […]
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