North American rail merger raises controversy
Interesting news arrives from the shores across the ocean and specifically North America. Two major rail operators, Canadian Pacific (CP), from Canada, and Kansas City…
Rail freight in eastern Canada paralysed due to protests
Rail freight in eastern Canada has been paralysed as protesters have been blocking many railway routes in the country for the past three weeks. Canadian…
Lowered speed limit Canada may hamper oil industry
The decision by the Canadian federal government to lower the speed limit of freight trains carrying dangerous goods may have a significant impact on the…
Canada reduces speed limit for dangerous goods
Canada has temporarily reduced the speed limit of freight trains carrying hazardous goods. This is in response to the derailment of a crude oil train…
Rail agreement between Mexico and Canada
The Mexican and Canadian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to exchange information on the railway industry and its regulation. The agreement is…