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Canada Builds Its Own Rail Future | Calgary News

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Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Sep 4, 2026
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Summary

Prime Minister Mark Carney just dropped a game-changing announcement: Canada’s investing $4.7 billion to build 313 new VIA Rail passenger cars right here at home — for the first time in 40 years. Made at Alstom’s Thunder Bay plant, this bold move is a direct response to strained U.S. trade relations and a powerful statement of national self-reliance. The project will create 700 jobs across Ontario and Quebec, with Alstom pledging to use as much Canadian steel as possible. It’s not just about trains — it’s about rebuilding Canadian manufacturing, securing our future, and proving we’ve got what it takes to lead from within. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/224db7d803340327