Emergency speed restrictions between Ingatestone and Chelmsford have slowed rail services due to extreme heat. Delays persist with potential compensation for journeys delayed over 15 minutes.
Eleven Ontario Tory MPPs criticized the Alto high-speed rail after the federal veto of Billy Bishop airport expansion. The rail project’s political support was tied to the airport plan.
Via Rail will replace 45 locomotives and build a new $357 million maintenance facility in Montreal. The $1.9 billion project includes hybrid trains made by Stadler with assembly shifting to Canada.