Building a high speed rail stop in Kingston should be welcomed, but only if integrated with existing VIA Rail service, otherwise it risks both Alto and VIA. Read more about our letter to Minister MacKinnon here: buff.ly/FZO5bxJ 📸 Nelso Silva (altered) | cc BY-SA

The federal government has announced that they are seriously considering adding a stop in Kingston to the Alto HSR project. We are very pleased that the government seems to be listening to public and professional feedback. buff.ly/8FztNEy

Hurrah! 🎉 The Washington DOT has announced the opening of a pre-clearance facility for passengers at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station— a first ever in North America. Read more to learn just how long this journey has been ⤵️ buff.ly/tKv00a0 📸 David Wilson, CC By-SA

First North American Rail Pre-Clearance Facility Opened in Vancouver

The recent opening of a customs pre-clearance facility at Pacific Central station in Vancouver comes after decades-long advocacy from Transport Action Canada and other groups.

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The International Union of Railways has released a report confirming what we have been saying for years: transferring revenue risk to the private sector simply doesn't work, and the public is left to eat the cost anyway. 🧵 1/4 (Paywall) buff.ly/JBDCl4l

Alberta has released its passenger rail masterplan. While promising, the prospect of tangible progress seems to be waning as the province has announced what amounts to 3 more years of "engagement with industry" and planning. Find it here: www.alberta.ca/passenger-rail

Passenger rail

Alberta has developed a Passenger Rail Master Plan that will serve as the foundation to advance passenger rail in the province.

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Last week Transport Action Ontario President and Transport Action Canada director Peter Miasek was invited to be a part of a panel on Alto HSR at the Canadian Institute's Urban Transit Infrastructure Symposium in Toronto. 1/5

While this is great to see, we must wonder why the public has had to wait until a project was completed to develop something that might have been planned from the get-go with a transit-builder that actually worked closely with the public sector. montrealgazette.com/news/montrea...

Montreal and REM teaming up to create a regional bike path

To span at least 38 kilometres and link to existing bike paths and industrial parks and nature parks.

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💭💭💭 Friday afternoon dreaming... If you could snap your fingers and make one improvement to public transportation in Canada, what would it be?

We would like everyone to consider how much the public has benefitted since the privatization of CN in 1995: Reduced passenger services? ✔️ Reduced freight capacity? ✔️ Greater private profit? ✔️ www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Keep Canadian airports public | CCPA

The federal government would be making a big mistake if they follow through on an idea to privatize Canada’s airports

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Social policy affects transportation just as much as any other policy area, from transit to freight. While it is good to see some social responsibility, this move to curb homelessness across its network is an admission that just like public transit, it affects the bottom line.

CN Rail pledges $100 million to fight homelessness across its North American network

MONTREAL - Canadian National Railway says homelessness is a growing problem along its North American rail network and has pledged $100 million over ten years to fund community groups and

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Mark your calendars, @VIA_Rail's annual public meeting will be on July 16th at 4p.m. EDT. x.com/VIA_Rail/sta...

🎉 🚲️ Bikes are back on VIA Rail!! 🚲️ 🎉 We love to see such a popular option brought back for travellers, though we're a bit disappointed that it took so long. Read more from VIA: media.viarail.ca/en/press-rel... 📸 Jeangagnon Wikimedia

VIA RAIL REINTRODUCES ON BOARD BIKE SERVICES IN THE OTTAWA-QUÉBEC CORRIDOR | VIA Rail

MONTREAL, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — VIA Rail Canada announced today the return of its on board bicycle service on trains between Ottawa and Québec City. As of today, cyclists can reserve a bike space…

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Marathon has received a federal grant to build a new port. Being so close to the CP mainline, we think it would be foolish to build a new port without a rail link. Less freight hitting the rails means more emissions and more trucks on already taxed Northern ON. highways. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The recent opening of the REM Anse-à-l’orme branch is a game changer for Montreal. However, how riders are to actually get to those stations leaves a lot to be desired. www.transportaction.ca/topics/urban...

Access Challenges for New REM Stations in Montreal’s West Island

Access by all-modes to stations on the newly opened Anse-à-l’orme branch leave much to be desired.

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@TransLink, @TTChelps, and the @STM have banded together to request the federal government: -Reverses the $5bn cut to the public transit development fund announced last year -Streamlines project approvals for the fund -Commits to maintain the fund in the long-term

Strengthening the Canada Public Transit Fund

Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance 2026 Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Federal Budget

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Suggestion for a "major project" that could directly improve a terrible situation along Highway 16 in BC: Regional public transit. Frequent, affordable buses. So people don't have to hitchhike. @mark-carney.bsky.social @davidebybc.bsky.social #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Advocates along Highway of Tears say ‘system is designed to fail’

An advocate for the families of MMIWG2S people along the Highway of Tears in British Columbia says they haven’t been contacted by the federal government since they issued an open letter April 30.

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Scott Reid should be holding the government to account for the promises made to protect and improve local services alongside Alto, rather the pretending those promises don't exist. www.standard-freeholder.com/news/eastern...

Eastern Ontario could lose rail service due to Alto: Reid

Lanark—Frontenac MP shares his thoughts on the proposed passenger-rail project before a town hall held in Casselman.

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Transport Action Atlantic's president Tim Hayman was the guest on CBC Maritime Noon yesterday, discussing expended passenger rail service. Listen online: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

What would it take to restart passenger rail service from North Vancouver to Whistler? A healthy dose of political willpower and willingness to recognize the benefits for local communities. Resort workers would be major beneficiaries of a train. vancouversun.com/news/how-to-...

What would it take to restart passenger rail service from North Vancouver to Whistler?

Pipe dream or possibility? From the North Van SeaBus terminal to fresh tracks in two hours.

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Fourth Line, Chartwell Road, and Kerr Street grade crossings in Oakville are ranked as some of the highest risk crossing in the country by Transport Canada and should be priorities for grade separation, with federal an provincial funding made available. www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvill...

Oakville Kerr Street rail underpass project remains stalled after Metrolinx put brakes on plan

Metrolinx said the Oakville underpass is still under consideration.

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We're pleased to see tangible progress on Hamilton LRT. We would be delighted to hear what lessons learned from Eglinton and Finch West have been applied to help keep the project budget and timeline "on track" for the community. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Hamilton LRT construction announcement comes with cheers and tears, but no specifics on timing | CBC News

Politicians cheered, joked and one even cried at a news conference celebrating the latest step in Hamilton's long-awaited light rail transit project. They refused to provide specific time or cost esti...

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Transport Action members and supporters are gathering in Ottawa this weekend. Join us in person at the Bronson Centre on online by Zoom for discussions of passenger rail, motorcoach, and pubic transit advocacy. www.transportaction.ca/events/2026-...

Annual Public Meeting 2026 and 50th Anniversary Celebration

Our annual public meeting with guest speakers and updates on our public transport advocacy efforts nationally and from each of our chapters regional chapters across Canada will be held in Ottawa on…

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A second ALTO station in the eastern GTA, in addition to Union, is what we have recommended. However, going to Union with 30-minute headways is not hard. Using the Don Branch, it could be done from the start, then upgraded later if necessary. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/quebec/toron...

Toronto area could get two high-speed rail stations — not just one — says Alto CEO

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Transport Action supports the call for a BC-wide intercity bus network, supported by frequent rail service on key corridors including Vancouver Island. cheknews.ca/new-public-t...

New Public Transit Alliance of BC launches, calls for province-wide intercity bus network

A coalition of advocacy groups from across the province has launched the new Public Transit Alliance of BC, calling for expanded transit service and a fully connected intercity bus network across…

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50 years ago today, CN set a Canadian speed record of 140.6 mph (226 km/h) with the Turbo train. This record still stands, despite many political promises and studies of improvements to VIA and high speed rail. We want to see Canada be a leader in passenger rail again. 📷️ Roger Puta - Public Domain

ALTO/Cadence have launched an online survey asking about corridor travel and opinions on high speed rail. It takes a few minutes to complete but there are important topics like “would you prefer downtown or out-of-town stations” and affordable fares: onqctravel.com

Consider trying transit today rather than getting stuck in the inevitable traffic jams!

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Toronto highway closures for planned roadwork on April 13

As passengers, we place our trust in the safety of our railways. That trust is built upon a robust safety culture including independent investigation of accidents and near misses. Metrolinx must transfer responsibility for this investigation to the TSB. ontario.transportaction.ca/metrolinx-ov...

Metrolinx overspeed incident demonstrates urgent need for Enhanced Train Control, requires independent investigation

Revelations in the Toronto Star on March 13, 2026 alerted the public of a potentially catastrophic near-miss incident on January 5, 2026 involving a GO train traversing a 15 mph crossover at almost…

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They want us to be. THAT’S the conspiracy. #UrbanTruth

Having access to public transportation isn't just a matter of social and economic opportunity. It's a matter of dignity and personal safety. Provinces across Canada are failing, while pouring billions into highway funding. Have we not learned from the MMIWG inquiry? cheknews.ca/calls-for-ac...

Calls for accessible intercity bus service in the Alberni-Clayoquot region intensify

As gas prices continue to climb due to the conflict in the Middle East, calls for a frequent and affordable bus service in the west coast and central Vancouver Island region are being amplified.

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