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(EN) Keeping an eye out for all things related to intercity transit in Northern Ontario
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(FR) Une plateforme pour surveiller les enjeux du transport collectif du Nord de l'Ontario
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Parking critical to the success of Northlander service
#northlander #passengerrail #ontarionorthland #huntsville #muskoka
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Parking critical to the success of Northlander service
Council approved parking enforcement of accessible parking at the new station, but acknowledge issues with having enough parking for riders
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October 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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New rail investment opens door to North Shore proposal
#viarailcanada #governmentofcanada #northernontario #sudburywhiterivertrain #lakesuperior #thunderbay #kenora www.kenoraminerandnews.com/news/nationa...
New rail investment opens door to North Shore proposal
A federal investment in new VIA Rail passenger cars should prompt a closer look at extending train service to Thunder Bay, says a northern transportation writer who argues residents need
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October 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Rusty rails rile Latchford, ONR unmoved
#ontarionorthland #latchford
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Rusty rails rile Latchford, ONR unmoved
LATCHFORD - The unsightly state of the Ontario Northland Railway (ONR) bridge through here is a dam shame.
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October 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Encore plusieurs questions à propos du retour du train Northlander
#northlander #traindepassagers #norddelontario #ontarionorthland
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Encore plusieurs questions à propos du retour du train Northlander | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l'extrait de l'émission Le matin du Nord : Encore plusieurs questions à propos du retour du train Northlander
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October 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Passenger rail car investment an opportunity to reintroduce train service along Lake Superior’s North Shore
#viarail #thunderbay #passengerail #northernontario #lakesuperior
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Passenger rail car investment an opportunity to reintroduce train service along Lake Superior’s North Shore
The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently a…
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September 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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La fabrication de nouvelles voitures voyageurs est une opportunité pour relancer une liaison ferroviaire le long de la rive nord du lac Supérieur
#viarail #thunderbay #traindepassagers #norddelontario #lacsuperieur northerntracks.blog/2026/09/27/l...
La fabrication de nouvelles voitures voyageurs est une opportunité pour relancer une liaison ferroviaire le long de la rive nord du lac Supérieur
Le gouvernement fédéral apporte (finalement) un nouveau souffle aux liaisons longues distances, régionales et éloignées de VIA Rail. Le premier ministre, Mark Carney, a annoncé récemment un investi…
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September 27, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Northlander train still being repaired months after crash during testing
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Northlander train still being repaired months after crash during testing | Globalnews.ca
In early July, one of the Northlander trains ploughed into a vehicle at the rail crossing on High Falls Road when the lights were active to stop cars entering the track.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Planned emergency exercise involving Northlander train to take place in Temiskaming Shores
#northlander #ontarionorthland #passengerrail #temiskamingshores #northernontario
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Planned emergency exercise involving Northlander train to take place in Temiskaming Shores
The OPP is reminding motorists and pedestrians to remain alert and exercise caution when travelling near the exercise area.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Un exercice d’urgence impliquant le Northlander est planifié à Temiskaming Shores
#northlander #ontarionorthland #traindepassagers #temiskamingshores #norddelontario
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Un exercice d’urgence impliquant le Northlander est planifié à Temiskaming Shores
Un exercice d’urgence impliquant le Northlander est planifié le 24 septembre à Temiskaming Shores.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Gravenhurst Northlander shelter takes shape

#northlander #ontarionorthland #passengerrail #gravenhurst www.muskokaregion.com/news/gravenh...
What’s Going On Here? Gravenhurst Northlander shelter takes shape: What to know about the new station amenities
Crews are currently working on the project near the Your Independent Grocer, about 91 metres away from the existing train station
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September 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Thunder Bay on VIA Rail radar, Carney calls it a priority
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #thunderbay www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/t...
Thunder Bay on VIA Rail radar, Carney calls it a priority
Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
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September 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Le premier ministre Carney annonce le plus important investissement dans l’histoire de VIA Rail afin de relancer la fabrication de voitures voyageurs au Canada
#viarailcanada #NordDeLOntario #sudburywhiterivertrain #TheCanadian #passengerrail
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Document d’information : Le premier ministre Carney annonce le plus important investissement dans l’histoire de VIA Rail afin de relancer la fabrication de voitures voyageurs au Canada
Le gouvernement du Canada investit plus de 4,7 milliards de dollars pour permettre à VIA Rail d’acquérir et de maintenir 313 nouvelles voitures voyageurs d’Alstom Canada pour ses services de liaisons ...
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September 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada
#viarailcanada #northernontario #sudburywhiterivertrain #TheCanadian #passengerrail
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Backgrounder: Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada
The Government of Canada is investing more than $4.7 billion for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada for its long-distance, regional and remote services.
tc.canada.ca
September 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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VIA Rail Canada Annual Public Meeting
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #sudburywhiteriver #TheCanadian
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VIA Rail’s 2026 Annual Public Meeting
YouTube video by VIA Rail Canada
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August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Assemblée publique annuelle de VIA Rail Canada
#viarailcanada #trainsdepassagers #norddelontario #SudburyWhiteRiver #LeCanadien
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Assemblée publique annuelle 2026 de VIA Rail
YouTube video by VIA Rail Canada
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August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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All aboard! Here's how passengers will get to and from the Timmins train station
#ontarionorthland #northlander #timmins #passengerrail www.timminstoday.com/local-news/a...
All aboard! Here's how passengers will get to and from the Timmins train station
The city's working with a taxi company for part of the program
www.timminstoday.com
August 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Motor coach incident on Highway 17 near Wawa
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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) Open – Wawa-news.com
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August 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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New Northlander train shelter moving ahead in Bracebridge: What to expect in 2026
#northlander #passengerrail #bracebridge #muskoka
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New Northlander train shelter moving ahead in Bracebridge: What to expect in 2026
Parking at the Hiram Street lot is congested as construction continues on the new train shelter
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August 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Ontario puts $5M into Temiskaming transit expansion
#northlander #transit #northernontario #temiskamingshores #timiskamingdistrict
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Ontario puts $5M into Temiskaming transit expansion
Ontario is spending nearly $5 million to add flex and on-demand transit in Temiskaming Shores. The service will connect 12 municipalities and one First Nation.
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August 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Should governments re-examine rail service in remote Algoma?
#algoma #algomacentral #passengerrail #northernontario
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Should governments re-examine rail service in remote Algoma?
To fund, or not to fund passenger rail in northern areas of Algoma District … That is the question some residents, property owners, municipalities and organizations want an answer to from the feder…
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August 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Les gouvernements devraient-ils rétablir le service ferroviaire de passagers d’Algoma?
#algoma #algomacentral #traindepassagers #norddelontario
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Les gouvernements devraient-ils rétablir le service ferroviaire de passagers d’Algoma?
Financer ou ne pas financer l’exploitation d’un train de passagers dans le nord du district d’Algoma… C’est la question que se posent certains résidents, propriétaires, municipalités et organismes …
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August 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Passenger Rail Locomotive Assembly Returns to Canada Through a $1.95 Billion Government of Canada Investment #viarailcanada #passengerrail #TheCanadian #sudburywhiteriver #northernontario www.canada.ca/en/transport...
Passenger Rail Locomotive Assembly Returns to Canada Through a $1.95 Billion Government of Canada Investment
Rail helped build Canada, connecting people and communities across vast distances and helping unite the country. Today, a modern and resilient passenger rail network is essential to supporting economi...
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July 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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L’assemblage des locomotives ferroviaires voyageurs revient au Canada grâce à un investissement de 1,95 milliard de dollars du gouvernement du Canada #viarailcanada #traindepassagers #lecanadien #sudburywhiteriver #NorddelOntario
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L’assemblage des locomotives ferroviaires voyageurs revient au Canada grâce à un investissement de 1,95 milliard de dollars du gouvernement du Canada
Les chemins de fer ont contribué à bâtir le Canada, en reliant les gens et les communautés sur de vastes distances et en favorisant l’unité du pays. Aujourd’hui, un réseau ferroviaire voyageurs modern...
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July 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Parts of Station Road in Huntsville scheduled to close for train platform construction #northlander #huntsville #ontarionorthland #passengerrail doppleronline.ca/huntsville/p...
Parts of Station Road in Huntsville scheduled to close for train platform construction - Huntsville Doppler
Parts of Station Road in Huntsville will be closed from July 27 to July 30, 2026, to facilitate train platform construction.
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July 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Propair suspends flights out of North Bay indefinitely www.nugget.ca/news/propair...
Propair suspends flights out of North Bay indefinitely
The Nugget has learned Propair has suspended all flights out of North Bay indefinitely.
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July 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM