Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) on Dec. 2 celebrated the launch of Red Deer Railway Limited (RDR), the short line railroad holding company’s first railroad in western Canada. RDR acquired its assets and other rights from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) as part of a previously announced transaction between G&W and CPKC.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) on Nov. 27 announced the winners of the 2024 Safety Awards, recognizing the contributions of Canadian railroaders in advancing safety on the country’s rail network.
The City of Guelph-owned Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) has again set record revenue and carload counts for 2023, despite headwinds. According to its 2023 annual report, GJR handled 5,737 cars in 2023,
Alberta, Canada-based BMS Locomotive Service Group is now part of Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc., a subsidiary of short line holding company Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) Inc. Acquisition terms were not disclosed.
Northern Ontario’s Huron Central Railway (HCRY) will not stop running on June 30.
Northern Ontario’s Huron Central Railway (HCRY) will not shut its doors Dec. 18 as scheduled. Genesee & Wyoming Canada (GWCI) reported that it is extending operations until June 30, 2021, due to progress working with the provincial and federal governments to share the cost of the 173-mile line’s rehabilitation.
