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Canada commits federal funding for freight-rail projects in British Columbia

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Canada commits federal funding for freight-rail projects in British Columbia Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau Photo – Transport Canada The Canadian government this week announced federal funding for several projects at the Port of Vancouver and Ashcroft Terminal in British Columbia…

CN fined for renewable fuels violation

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation CN fined for renewable fuels violation CN has pleaded guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and will pay a CA$25,000 fine as well as a CA$1.1 million sum to promote environmental protection, according to a government press release.The violation…

FTA: Minneapolis’ amended Southwest light-rail project meets environmental regs

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 5/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FTA: Minneapolis' amended Southwest light-rail project meets environmental regs The extension would connect major activity centers in the region. Photo – Eric Wheeler, Metro Transit The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has determined that the Metropolitan Council's proposed changes to the Southwest…