Canada signs $3.4B Alstom contract for 313 passenger rail cars

Canada's government, under PM Mark Carney, has signed a $3.4 billion contract with Alstom for 313 passenger cars, the largest rail investment in the country's history. The deal signals a major infrastructure commitment, though details on delivery timelines and funding remain undisclosed. This marks a significant expansion of Canada's passenger rail capacity, potentially boosting Alstom's North American footprint.