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Rail News – Regulatory Round-Up
Actions by the Surface Transportation Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada show both agencies exploring whether there is a need to modify existing…
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American Shipper
Oceanex fears shortages in Newfoundland with suspended sailing
Short-sea shipper says economic impact of COVID-19 has forced service disruption and employee layoffs.
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Transport Canada issues new speed restrictions for trains hauling dangerous goods
The new orders require “higher-risk key trains” to slow down their speed in the wintertime.
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Canada
Canada issues hours-of-service exemption for COVID-19 relief
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in…
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Transport Canada ups temporary speed limits for crude trains
Freight trains carrying dangerous goods in Canada can now travel at faster speeds, according to a revised government order. Transport Canada had restricted how fast…
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Protesters block Canada’s rail network for more than a week
Canadian National warns protesters they’re jeopardizing their safety, while passenger rail service on VIA Rail remains cancelled.
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Canada invests in rail infrastructure in energy-producing Alberta
The C$15 million federal investment aims to reduce bottlenecks and facilitate export capabilities in a region of Alberta known for its chemical, petrochemical, and oil…
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Will slower trains impact crude-by-rail capacity in Canada?
A temporary order in Canada restricting the speed of freight trains carrying dangerous goods could potentially affect the broader economy.
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Transport Canada orders trains carrying hazardous goods to slow down
The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.
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Intermodal
Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert
Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports.
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