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Rail emergency training in Alberta
Emergency Response Assistance Canada and Canadian Pacific conduct training exercise to ensure responders are ready for rail emergencies
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Railways launch French version of AskRail app
Mobile app gives Canadian first responders real-time dangerous goods information
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Air Canada Cargo issues weather alert for Toronto operations
TORONTO, Ont.–An alert has been issued for Air Canada Cargo operations at Toronto (YYZ) due to weather conditions. Transborder or domestic shipments cannot be tendered at this time, with the exception of EMS (emergency medical supplies) and live animal shipments.…
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TIACA calls for risk-based approach to new freighter regs
MIAMI, Fla.–TIACA members have been advised that recently released updates to Security Programs for all-cargo aircraft in the USA must be implemented by February 16th, 2015. The updated Security Programs , issued by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA) on December 29th, 2014, affect…
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TSB releases report into 2013 CP train derailment near White River, Ont.
TORONTO, Ont.– In its investigation report (R13T0060) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that a rail fracture caused by the impact of a broken wheel led to the derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train near White River,…
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Transportation Logistics Company changes name to Triage
MONTREAL, Que.–Barry and Todd Brule of The Transportation Logistics Company (TLC) announced today that their company name has changed to Triage Logistics Company. The new look, name and website better reflect the boutique style offerings of the now 16 year…
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Feds announce steps to further strengthen railway
OTTAWA, Ont.– The federal government is taking steps to address the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB) recommendations stemming from its final report on the Lac-Mégantic train derailment. The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced the measures Wednesday. The TSB…
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DHL to launch pilot project for delivery by parcelcopter
BONN, Germany–DHL Parcel will soon launch a pilot project on the North Sea island of Juist, delivering medications and other urgently needed goods o the island at certain times of the day by DHL parcelcopter. This research project represents the…
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American Petroleum Institute publishes industry standard for shipments of crude by rail
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The American Petroleum Institute published a new set of recommended practices this week for testing and classifying crude oil for rail shipment and loading it into rail tank cars. “The development of standards is a major part of API’s…
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CP gifts $120,000 to protect Calgarians’ heart health
CALGARY, Alta.–The Canadian Pacific (CP) Grand Prix, held yesterday at Spruce Meadows, wrapped up with a big victory for McLain Ward (USA), aboard 13-year-old Warmblood, Rothchild in the $210,000 event. The Heart and Stroke Foundation was also a winner, as…
