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Today, Tuesday, February 3rd, is the 50th anniversary of the founding meeting of Transport 2000—now Transport Action Canada —around a kitchen table in Ottawa.
Today we also participated in a session with Alto to refine their plans for finally building high-speed rail in Canada.
Today we also participated in a session with Alto to refine their plans for finally building high-speed rail in Canada.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Today, Tuesday, February 3rd, is the 50th anniversary of the founding meeting of Transport 2000—now Transport Action Canada —around a kitchen table in Ottawa.
Today we also participated in a session with Alto to refine their plans for finally building high-speed rail in Canada.
Today we also participated in a session with Alto to refine their plans for finally building high-speed rail in Canada.
It’s official: Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open on Sunday February 8, 2026. Services will be free to ride for the first day.
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT to open Feb. 8, TTC CEO confirms
The 15-year-old project was originally supposed to open in 2020
www.torontotoday.ca
February 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It’s official: Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open on Sunday February 8, 2026. Services will be free to ride for the first day.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
Alto's interactive map server appears to be straining under the load of all the feedback being posted this weekend.
We want to see the project done, but done right, so please be patient if you're trying to post information about your community.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
We want to see the project done, but done right, so please be patient if you're trying to post information about your community.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Interactive Map | Alto Project
The interactive map illustrates the boundaries of the corridor under study for the high‑speed rail network, as well as the areas being considered for station locations, represented as circles. This…
en.consultation.altotrain.ca
February 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Alto's interactive map server appears to be straining under the load of all the feedback being posted this weekend.
We want to see the project done, but done right, so please be patient if you're trying to post information about your community.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
We want to see the project done, but done right, so please be patient if you're trying to post information about your community.
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
We’re getting our message across: Canada’s passenger rail lines should be revived after decades of vanishing service www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Canada’s passenger rail lines are getting revived after decades of vanishing service
Across North America, there is a grassroots clamouring for the return of railway lines that once provided a reliable and affordable alternative to cars and planes
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We’re getting our message across: Canada’s passenger rail lines should be revived after decades of vanishing service www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Early summer launch targeted for Northlander service, although fares and connections to the Polar Bear Express are yet to be confirmed.
www.baytoday.ca/local-news/f...
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Northlander passenger rail nears return, but key questions remain
Province says testing is underway and station upgrades are moving ahead, but the exact launch date and ticket prices are yet to be announced
www.baytoday.ca
January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Early summer launch targeted for Northlander service, although fares and connections to the Polar Bear Express are yet to be confirmed.
www.baytoday.ca/local-news/f...
www.baytoday.ca/local-news/f...
Thank you to the volunteer firefighters and mayor of Saint-Zotique for helping out quickly, but we should not be having so many problems! Siemens Mobility needs to be more open with the public about their efforts to address to root causes of these issues.
www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/01/24/t...
www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/01/24/t...
Trajet Montréal-Toronto: un train de VIA Rail en panne dans le froid
Des passagers d’un train VIA Rail ont dû se couvrir ce samedi matin alors qu’une panne est survenue en plein froid polaire.
www.journaldemontreal.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Thank you to the volunteer firefighters and mayor of Saint-Zotique for helping out quickly, but we should not be having so many problems! Siemens Mobility needs to be more open with the public about their efforts to address to root causes of these issues.
www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/01/24/t...
www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/01/24/t...
VIA Rail’s sleeper plus deals are back, with some deep discounts on travel in February or March.
See the beauty of Canada in winter without driving in the snow!
www.viarail.ca/en/offers/sl...
See the beauty of Canada in winter without driving in the snow!
www.viarail.ca/en/offers/sl...
Sleeper Plus class
We offer deals in Sleeper Plus class available every day in several long-distance destinations. Enjoy your trip with VIA Rail.
www.viarail.ca
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 AM
VIA Rail’s sleeper plus deals are back, with some deep discounts on travel in February or March.
See the beauty of Canada in winter without driving in the snow!
www.viarail.ca/en/offers/sl...
See the beauty of Canada in winter without driving in the snow!
www.viarail.ca/en/offers/sl...
Come out and gave your say on Alto HSR, but don't forget that we need to keep improving our existing VIA Rail services over the next decade as well, so that HSR is part of a network. One trunk cannot stand alone, it needs roots and branches.
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First day of public consultations on high-speed rail draws a crowd
Alto, the Crown corporation leading the project, wants the public’s feedback on the route and station locations. As the CBC’s Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang reports, the event drew interest from a diverse...
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Come out and gave your say on Alto HSR, but don't forget that we need to keep improving our existing VIA Rail services over the next decade as well, so that HSR is part of a network. One trunk cannot stand alone, it needs roots and branches.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
OC Transpo has 50 new 60-foot buses on order for delivery over the next two years, but is in urgent need of more mechanics to maintain its existing fleet.
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Inside the bus cancellation crisis at OC Transpo | CBC News
A pandemic and a trade war delayed replacements for OC Transpo's aging fleet, leaving the agency's longest-serving buses nearly 20 years old. Meanwhile, critics still blame the transit service for going...
www.cbc.ca
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
OC Transpo has 50 new 60-foot buses on order for delivery over the next two years, but is in urgent need of more mechanics to maintain its existing fleet.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Our deepest sympathy to the families of those killed and the passengers injured in last night's derailment in Spain, and all those involved in the rescue efforts which are ongoing this morning.
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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39
More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Our deepest sympathy to the families of those killed and the passengers injured in last night's derailment in Spain, and all those involved in the rescue efforts which are ongoing this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Golf Club Road in Scarborough is one of the top ten highest risk crossings in Canada, yet Metrolinx has shelved plans to replace it with a bridge.
Luckily nobody was injured in this incident.
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Luckily nobody was injured in this incident.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
Collision between train and snowplow in Scarborough results in delays
Go Transit says there are currently “significant delays” for train service on the Lakeshore East Line following reports of a collision between a snowplow and a Via Rail train around 2 p.m.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Golf Club Road in Scarborough is one of the top ten highest risk crossings in Canada, yet Metrolinx has shelved plans to replace it with a bridge.
Luckily nobody was injured in this incident.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
Luckily nobody was injured in this incident.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
In a rare bit of good news for air passengers, WestJet is doing a go-round on legroom reductions. We would still prefer to have to option of taking the train to Calgary!
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WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash | Globalnews.ca
The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.
globalnews.ca
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
In a rare bit of good news for air passengers, WestJet is doing a go-round on legroom reductions. We would still prefer to have to option of taking the train to Calgary!
globalnews.ca/news/1161657...
globalnews.ca/news/1161657...
The public consultation sessions for Alto HSR start next week and proposal details are now live on their website:
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Shaping the Canada of tomorrow with high-speed rail
The train we need Alto’s aim is to build the country’s first high-speed rail network that will run at speeds of 300 km/h or more to efficiently connect major cities in the Toronto–Québec City…
en.consultation.altotrain.ca
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The public consultation sessions for Alto HSR start next week and proposal details are now live on their website:
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-...
Details matter, but we think the overall plan for the return of the Northlander is good and look forward to the resumption of service.
www.muskokaregion.com/news/muskoka...
www.muskokaregion.com/news/muskoka...
Muskoka tourism official has ‘devilish’ take on Ontario Northlander’s impending return
Uncertainties surrounding pricing, start dates, and operational details still remain.
www.muskokaregion.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Details matter, but we think the overall plan for the return of the Northlander is good and look forward to the resumption of service.
www.muskokaregion.com/news/muskoka...
www.muskokaregion.com/news/muskoka...
We are aware of the derailment of train 14 last night and relieved that all passengers and crew are safe. Thank you to VIA Rail’s staff for your professionalism in handling this incident and we look forward to an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board.
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
We are aware of the derailment of train 14 last night and relieved that all passengers and crew are safe. Thank you to VIA Rail’s staff for your professionalism in handling this incident and we look forward to an investigation by the Transportation Safety Board.
Work to bring Amtrak through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is ongoing, check out this episode of "Talking Michigan Transportation" for an update:
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An update on MDOT’s work with Michigan Central and rail service to Toronto - Talking Michigan Transportation
On this week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Peter Anastor, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail, about where…
talkingmitransportation.buzzsprout.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Work to bring Amtrak through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is ongoing, check out this episode of "Talking Michigan Transportation" for an update:
talkingmitransportation.buzzsprout.com/1374205/epis...
talkingmitransportation.buzzsprout.com/1374205/epis...
It had taken more that a decade for these shippers to get compensation for poor railway service, despite a CTA ruling in October 2014. Canada's railway regulatory environment needs reform to properly protect both shippers and passengers.
www.princegeorgecitizen.com/regional/fed...
www.princegeorgecitizen.com/regional/fed...
Federal Court orders CN to compensate company behind Dawson Creek grain elevator
A judge awarded $21.6 million in lost profit in a Nov. 25 decision
www.princegeorgecitizen.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It had taken more that a decade for these shippers to get compensation for poor railway service, despite a CTA ruling in October 2014. Canada's railway regulatory environment needs reform to properly protect both shippers and passengers.
www.princegeorgecitizen.com/regional/fed...
www.princegeorgecitizen.com/regional/fed...
Reducing maintenance and customer service will store up problems for the future and turn away passengers. Canada's cities need sustainable transit funding and clear budgeting: deferred maintenance is added cost, not a saving.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
STM’s 2026 budget includes cutbacks as agency pleads for more public transit funds
Montreal’s transit agency has announced more cutbacks to reduce its operating expenses and says it is delaying the rollout of new electric buses as it faces a precarious financial crunch.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 10, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Reducing maintenance and customer service will store up problems for the future and turn away passengers. Canada's cities need sustainable transit funding and clear budgeting: deferred maintenance is added cost, not a saving.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Better services to London are needed and extending HSR to Windsor/Detroit is possible, but the possibility of a dedicated line in the longer term must not stop us working to get better service on the current infrastructure in the short term.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Call for better passenger rail service backed by London chamber
The business group is backing the city's push for a dedicated rail line.
lfpress.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Better services to London are needed and extending HSR to Windsor/Detroit is possible, but the possibility of a dedicated line in the longer term must not stop us working to get better service on the current infrastructure in the short term.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Another reason a $50bn+ tunnel under highway 401 through Toronto might not be a very good idea:
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30-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in Melbourne near $26bn highway tunnel project
A 30-foot-wide and 16-foot-deep sinkhole opened up on a Melbourne sports field, just near a $26bn tunnel project. The North East Link project work has been going on in the area, and people are asking…
www.wionews.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Another reason a $50bn+ tunnel under highway 401 through Toronto might not be a very good idea:
www.wionews.com/trending/30-...
www.wionews.com/trending/30-...
Saving this historic station alongside the reinstatement of the Northlander train service has been a tremendous example of the power of local advocacy, and we are grateful to Chad Evans and the team at Ontario Northland for halting the demolition.
www.timminstoday.com/local-news/f...
www.timminstoday.com/local-news/f...
From demolition to preservation: How Matheson residents fought to save their train station
The 1916 landmark, tied to one of the deadliest disasters in Canadian history, was slated for demolition in early 2025 as part of Ontario Northland Railway’s preparations for the return of the…
www.timminstoday.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Saving this historic station alongside the reinstatement of the Northlander train service has been a tremendous example of the power of local advocacy, and we are grateful to Chad Evans and the team at Ontario Northland for halting the demolition.
www.timminstoday.com/local-news/f...
www.timminstoday.com/local-news/f...
Without steady funding from our provincial and federal governments for big costs like housing, municipalities may look to cutting transit budgets and increasing fares, which is inflationary and raises the cost of living for those who can least afford it.
Transit fares are going up. Why do Canadian cities struggle to keep it affordable? | CBC News
With transit fares on the rise in a number of Canadian cities, some experts say it’s time to rethink how we fund public transportation so that lower-income riders — who rely on it the most — aren't...
www.cbc.ca
January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Without steady funding from our provincial and federal governments for big costs like housing, municipalities may look to cutting transit budgets and increasing fares, which is inflationary and raises the cost of living for those who can least afford it.
A shared New Year's resolution for the Quebec and Canadian governments?
🍁 Restore VIA Rail service on the repaired Matapédia to Port-Daniel-Gascons route.
⚜️ Finish repairs all the way to Gaspé.
Sign this petition to the House of Commons:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁 Restore VIA Rail service on the repaired Matapédia to Port-Daniel-Gascons route.
⚜️ Finish repairs all the way to Gaspé.
Sign this petition to the House of Commons:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A shared New Year's resolution for the Quebec and Canadian governments?
🍁 Restore VIA Rail service on the repaired Matapédia to Port-Daniel-Gascons route.
⚜️ Finish repairs all the way to Gaspé.
Sign this petition to the House of Commons:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁 Restore VIA Rail service on the repaired Matapédia to Port-Daniel-Gascons route.
⚜️ Finish repairs all the way to Gaspé.
Sign this petition to the House of Commons:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Une résolution conjointe pour la nouvelle année des gouvernements du Québec et du Canada ?
🍁 Rétablir le service de VIA Rail entre Matapédia et Port-Daniel-Gascons.
⚜️ Réparer la voie ferrée jusqu'à Gaspé.
Signez cette pétition à la Chambre des communes :
www.noscommunes.ca/petitions/fr...
🍁 Rétablir le service de VIA Rail entre Matapédia et Port-Daniel-Gascons.
⚜️ Réparer la voie ferrée jusqu'à Gaspé.
Signez cette pétition à la Chambre des communes :
www.noscommunes.ca/petitions/fr...
Pétition e-6922 - Pétitions
Langue d'origine de la pétition : Français
www.noscommunes.ca
December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Une résolution conjointe pour la nouvelle année des gouvernements du Québec et du Canada ?
🍁 Rétablir le service de VIA Rail entre Matapédia et Port-Daniel-Gascons.
⚜️ Réparer la voie ferrée jusqu'à Gaspé.
Signez cette pétition à la Chambre des communes :
www.noscommunes.ca/petitions/fr...
🍁 Rétablir le service de VIA Rail entre Matapédia et Port-Daniel-Gascons.
⚜️ Réparer la voie ferrée jusqu'à Gaspé.
Signez cette pétition à la Chambre des communes :
www.noscommunes.ca/petitions/fr...
We hope this will attract passengers back to the Exo Mascouche line.
Sharing the tunnel should have been technically feasible, according to a report by Systra. Not doing so was a choice made by CDPQinfra, to the detriment of Exo and VIA Rail/Alto.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
Sharing the tunnel should have been technically feasible, according to a report by Systra. Not doing so was a choice made by CDPQinfra, to the detriment of Exo and VIA Rail/Alto.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
Exo to open Mascouche train link to REM on Jan. 12
The Côte-de-Liesse station connection will save up to 45 minutes for commuters getting downtown, Exo says.
montrealgazette.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We hope this will attract passengers back to the Exo Mascouche line.
Sharing the tunnel should have been technically feasible, according to a report by Systra. Not doing so was a choice made by CDPQinfra, to the detriment of Exo and VIA Rail/Alto.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
Sharing the tunnel should have been technically feasible, according to a report by Systra. Not doing so was a choice made by CDPQinfra, to the detriment of Exo and VIA Rail/Alto.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...