Tag: Northlander

An emergency exercise involving the new Northlander passenger train is planned for later this month in Temiskaming Shores.

Premier Doug Ford arrived on the new Northlander train in North Bay on Thursday, with the province saying it marks a critical step in the passenger rail service's return to service later this year.

The Ford government is nearing completion on over $100 million worth of rail infrastructure, supporting the return of Northlander passenger rail service. 

‘The sooner the better’. That’s when Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, wants to see passengers on board the new Northlander.

Northlander passenger rail service is getting closer to pulling into The Station in North Bay.

The impending return of the Northlander passenger train has the Near North District School Board focused on rail safety.

Another stretch of new track has been laid on the way to bringing back Northlander passenger train service with the official opening of the 982-metre North Bay ONR Rail Yard bypass.  The first of three trainsets is expected to be delivered in early 2026.

22 tourism industry projects, businesses, and organizations across Northern Ontario are getting federal funding.   FedNor Minister Patty Hajdu announced over...