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    Metrolinx

    This agency of the Government of Ontario was created in 2006 to improve the co-ordination and integration of all modes of transport in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. In 2009, it merged with GO Transit, the operator of Toronto’s regional suburban rail services. The Air Rail Link joined the ...

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    OnTrackNorthAmerica Inc

    Not-for profit collaboration promoting greater use of rail transport Address1700 Sansom St, Suite 500Philadelphia, PA 19103USAPhone+1 215 564 3004Fax+1 215 564 3288Emailinfo@ontracknorthamerica.orgWebsitewww.ontracknorthamerica.org

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    Railway Systems Suppliers Inc (RSSI)

    Membership comprises some 250 companies in the communications and signalling industries in the USA, Canada and Europe. Address13133 Professional Drive Suite 100Jacksonville, FL 32225USAPhone+1 904 379 3366Fax+1 904 379 3941Emailrssi@rssi.orgWebsiterssi.org

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    Réseau de transport métropolitain - Exo (Montréal)

    From 1 June 2017 the former Agence Métropolitaine de Transport merged with CIT and MRC (the former transport authorities for the north and south shores), to bring together all commuter rail and bus operations within Greater Montréal, and provide assisted mobility services; a single brand name ‘Exo’ was adopted. Montreal ...

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    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

    First tramways opened 1861, first metro line 1954, and Intermediate Capacity Transit System (ICTS) light metro route in 1985. Metro comprises three lines (1,2,4) with 75 stations, and tramway network comprises 11 routes. See Toronto network map. Work to extend the Line 1 (Yonge–University–Spadina) from Sheppard West to Vaughan (8·6 ...

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    West Coast Express (WCE)

    Single commuter rail route serving eight stations. See Vancouver network map. Inaugurated on November 1 1995, this subsidiary of TransLink operates the commuter service between Mission City and Vancouver via Port Haney, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody. Address601 W Cordova Street Suite 295Vancouver, BC V6B ...

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    Transport Canada

    Government of Canada

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    VIA Rail Canada Inc

    VIA Rail Canada was founded in 1977. An independent Crown Corporation, VIA is responsible for management of inter-city and long-distance passenger services. It operates mostly over other railways’ routes under access agreements, serving 121 stations across 12 500 km. Class I* railroads: BNSF | CSX | KCS ...

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    Railway Association of Canada (RAC)

    The Railway Association of Canada represents almost 60 freight, tourist, commuter and intercity rail businesses in Canada, their more than 35000 employees, and has over 45 associate suppliers and partners. RAC acts to inform officials, develop programmes, policies and resources and respectfully communicate with the public and media to strengthen ...

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    Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA)

    REMSA provides business development opportunities to members; transfers knowledge about markets, products and the industry to members and their customers; and supports government initiatives that advance the North American railway industry. Address80 M Street SE, Suite 100Washington, DC 20003USAPhone+1 202 844 6026Fax+1 202 204 5753Emailinfo@remsa.orgWebsitewww.remsa.org

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    North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS)

    This umbrella organisation links five regional associations of rail owners, vendors and users in Canada and the United States. Address4044 North Lincoln Avenue #253Chicago, Illinois 60618USAPhone+1 630 386 1366Emailnars@railshippers.comWebsitewww.railshippers.com

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    ION Light Rail

    Region of Waterloo Rapid Transit

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    GO Transit (Toronto)

    Created in 1967, GO Transit is a division of Metrolinx, the regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). It provides rail and road coach services, with some routes extending beyond the GTHA into the greater ‘Golden Horseshoe’. The rail network consists of seven routes serving 64 ...

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    Edmonton Transit

    First line opened 1978; three routes with 29 stations. See Edmonton network map. The Northeast LRT between Belvedere and Central was opened on April 22 1978 as part of hosting the 1978 Commonwealth Games. The line was extended at both ends through the 1980s, and reached University in 1992. An ...

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    Canadian National Railway Co (CN)

    CN serves Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, including the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans and Mobile, as well as the major cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, St Louis and Jackson. It has an operating subsidiary ...

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    Canadian Pacific Railway

    Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)

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    Calgary Transit (CT)

    Opened 1981; two-line light rail network with 45 stations. The northwest-south 201 Red line includes the inaugural South LRT from Anderson to downtown Calgary, opened 1981. This was extended between and 2001 and 2009 to a total 33 km and 20 stations; on August 23, 2014 a further extension opened ...