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9/18/2025
The Ontario government has completed the North Bay rail bypass, marking a milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger-rail service to northern Ontario.
The 0.6-mile track will improve travel times by 15 minutes to North Bay Station, Ontario government officials said in a press release.
The new track will ensure that Northlander passenger trains avoid the busy North Bay Rail Yard, improving safety and operational efficiency by keeping them clear of active freight operations between CN, Ottawa Valley Railway and Ontario Northland, officials said.
The Northlander will connect Toronto to Timmins with a rail connection to Cochrane, including a total of 16 stops along the way.