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Celebrating National System Administrator Appreciation Day in the Canadian Railway Industry
On this National System Administrator Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes of the Canadian railway industry – our...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...
Join Us at National Railway Day 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Rail Excellence!
We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this landmark event! This year marks...
Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS
Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite you to explore the...
"LETTER: Financial support for Cambridge LRT"
"In addition, the comprehensive approach of the Public Transit Fund, with its three funding streams, ensures a balanced allocation of resources across various..." (Clements,...
"CN reopens main lines to key British Columbia ports while monitoring Alberta wildfires (updated)"
"CN said it has offered its support to Jasper and Parks Canada to assist in mutual efforts in fighting the wildfire where..." (Stephens, 2024) Click here for the full...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202405021 - Railway expert services for engineering documentation...
Join Us at National Railway Day 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Rail Excellence!
We are thrilled to announce that preparations for National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24) are in full swing, and we invite you to be a part of this landmark event! This year marks...
Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS
Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite you to explore the...
"Rail supplier news from STV, Alstom and DT Infrastructure (July 22)"
"Alstom and DT Infrastructure have been awarded a contract valued at 1 billion euros to install a new automatic train-control system to replace the Public Transit...
"Canada launches Canada Public Transit Fund"
"These are intended to support partnerships between provinces and major urban centres with the largest public transport networks, such as Greater Toronto, Vancouver,...
"Proposal deadline looms for high frequency rail bidders"
"Primary among the responses could be how fast the electric trains may travel, what corridors will be recommended and whether the proponents believe they can attain a sweet...