http://www.tc.gc.ca/ RSS feed for Transport Canada news releases related to rail transportation. en-ca http://www.tc.gc.ca/images/english/tc_logo.gif http://www.tc.gc.ca/ http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2013-h020e-7063.htm OTTAWA — Mayor Jim Watson, accompanied by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Ottawa—Orléans MP Royal Galipeau and local Members of Provincial Parliament, officially welcomed Rideau Transit Group (RTG) to Ottawa today. Fri, 22 Feb 2012 13:10:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h131e-6984.htm OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson, together with Premier Dalton McGuinty and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Orléans, were on hand this morning for the announcement that City staff will be recommending to Council that the international consortium known as the Rideau Transit Group be awarded the contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) project, which includes the building and financing of the Highway 417 widening project from the Nicholas Street on ramp to the split with Highway 174. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:45:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h0121e-6959.htm Edmonton, November 16, 2012 – The Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton are marking the end of the 2012 construction season with a bang as tunnelling crews working on the North Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) project break through the wall at Churchill Station, connecting the North LRT with Edmonton's existing LRT network. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h112e-6921.htm OAKVILLE, ONTARIO — Lisa Raitt, Member of Parliament for Halton and Minister of Labour; Terence Young, Member of Parliament for Oakville; Kevin Flynn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, marked the completion of a new parking structure at the Oakville GO Station. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h093e-6851.htm EDMONTON — The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister for the Status of Women and Minister Responsible for Northern Alberta, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today launched a new partnership that will support jobs and long-term success in the Canadian rail sector. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h089e-6825.htm VANCOUVER — The first SkyTrain faregate was installed today at Marine Drive Station. Faregates are part of the overall strategy to reduce fare evasion and increase security on Metro Vancouver's transit system. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h081e-6804.htm COQUITLAM, B.C. – A $2-million Evergreen Line contract for work to prepare for the relocation of railway tracks has been awarded to BEL Contracting. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:15:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h080e-6803.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today successfully concluded two weeks of consultations held throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and the Government of Canada's active and ongoing engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h051e-6711.htm PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario announced funding today to support a preliminary engineering study on a commuter rail link between Peterborough and Toronto. Mon, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h036e-6687.htm OTTAWA — Transport Canada today marked the start of Rail Safety Week by reminding all Canadians about what they can do to stay safe around railway property. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h035e-6686.htm BURLINGTON, ONTARIO — Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington; Ted McMeekin, Member of Provincial Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale; and Gary McNeil, GO Transit president, today marked the completion of the new pedestrian bridge at the Burlington GO Station, which will open in early May. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-gc002e-6678.htm The news release "Government of Canada and VIA Rail Announce Completion of Vancouver Station Restoration'' was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h029e-6677.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Dr. Robert Perlman of Montréal, and Ms. Sarah Kirby of Bedford, Nova Scotia, to the board of directors of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). Dr. Perlman's appointment is for a five year term, while that of Ms. Kirby is for a four year term. Both appointments are effective April 5, 2012. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h021e-6659.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-on001e-6651.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today released the following statement concerning the accident involving VIA Rail in Burlington, Ontario. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 8:50:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h014e.htm PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Government of Canada today announced a significant ($15-million) contribution to the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor (RRUC) project at the Port of Prince Rupert. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h012e.htm VANCOUVER — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Robin Silvester, president and chief executive officer of Port Metro Vancouver, today announced the completion of the Brooksbank Avenue underpass project at the North Shore Trade Area (NSTA) in Vancouver. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2011-h132e-6579.htm OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the reappointment of Mr. Geoffrey Hare of Ottawa as a member and chair of the Canadian Transportation Agency for a three-year term, effective February 12, 2012. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST