Topic: Canada

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 National Railway Company has halted operations on its eastern network,...Read more

24-02-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

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 oil industry. The order could potentially reduce the current crude-by-rail...Read more

14-02-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

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 on Thursday 6 February. A major fire broke out near...Read more

07-02-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Freight train of Mexican railway operator Ferromex. Source: Ferromex

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 big step forward towards better integration of the rail freight...Read more

08-03-2018|Comment|author: Jose Gutierrez