Ministry of Transport

Quality of execution and safety key criteria when Norwegian Bane NOR chose Caverion for a railway project

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Caverion received 10 out of 10 points for quality and implementation description in the offer and was chosen as the partner for Bane NOR, the state-owned company responsible for the Norwegian railway infrastructure in this railway project.

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  • Caverion received 10 out of 10 points for quality and implementation description in the offer and was chosen as the partner for Bane NOR, the state-owned company responsible for the Norwegian railway infrastructure in this railway project.
  • In Caverion we focus on good results for our customers and their end users.
  • That we received 10 out of 10 on quality shows that we were able to communicate our competence well," says Knut Gaaserud,Head of Caverion Norway Division.
  • She adds that Bane NOR has good experience from previous collaborations with Caverion in several large railway projects in Eastern Norway.

Transport Canada announces new safety measures following fatal 2017 accident at CN's Melville Yard in Saskatchewan

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures to improve rail safety in Canada following the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's (TSB) investigation into a 2017 fatal accident at Canadian National Railways' (CN) Melville Yard in Saskatchewan.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced new measures to improve rail safety in Canada following the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's (TSB) investigation into a 2017 fatal accident at Canadian National Railways' (CN) Melville Yard in Saskatchewan.
  • In addition, Transport Canada will continue revising the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations to strengthen oversight requirements and address gaps related to training and experience of employees.
  • Transport Canada shares the Transportation Safety Board's commitment to advancing the safety of Canada's transportation systemand is committed to working with partners to further enhance the safety of Canada's railway system.
  • I thank the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for its thorough work in investigating the uncontrolled movement at the Melville Yard in Saskatchewan."

Government of Canada highlights the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020 and underlines recent efforts taken to improve rail safety in Canada

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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Today, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020, which runs until September 27.

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  • Today, Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, highlighted the launch of Rail Safety Week 2020, which runs until September 27.
  • It also underlines Government of Canada and industry achievements to make our railway system safer for Canadians.
  • Transport Canada continues to take steps to strengthen rail safety in Canada .
  • Transport Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe by improving rail safety and increasing public awareness and confidence in Canada's rail transportation system.

Minister Garneau announces an appointment at the Canadian Transportation Agency and appointments and a reappointment at the Belledune Port Authority

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Monday, May 28, 2018
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OTTAWA, May 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and a reappointment.

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  • OTTAWA, May 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the following appointments and a reappointment.
  • The appointees come from diverse backgrounds, with experience in a number of fields, and are active members of their communities.
  • They bring a wide array of knowledge to the transportation portfolio.
  • "I am pleased to announce that these highly qualified Canadians have agreed to serve in the transportation sector.