Latest News

Latest News

This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.

Find an Article

Bombardier joint venture wins first monorail contract in China

Bombardier joint venture wins first monorail contract in China

A joint venture between Bombardier Inc and China's CRRC Corp Ltd has won a 1.79 billion yuan ($271-million) contract to build a monorail line for a Chinese city, the...

In wake of Trudeau's summit no-show, Japan raises possibility of a Trans-Pacific Partnership without Canada

In wake of Trudeau's summit no-show, Japan raises possibility of a Trans-Pacific Partnership without Canada

TOKYO — Though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau balked at finalizing the Trans-Pacific Partnership last month, Japanese officials say the other countries in the trade deal...

Mississauga Transitway Now Complete

Mississauga Transitway Now Complete

Renforth Station , part of the Mississauga Transitway , officially opened today by all three levels of government. With the final station now open, the completed Transitway...

Canada oil producers exhaust options as pipelines, railroads fill

Canada oil producers exhaust options as pipelines, railroads fill

CALGARY, Alberta/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian oil producers are running out of options to get crude to market as pipeline and rail capacity fills up, driving prices to...

William Tilley, former CLB drum major and railway man, dead at 103

William Tilley, former CLB drum major and railway man, dead at 103

The man who proudly led the Church Lads Brigade band through parades in St. John's for decades has died at the age of 103. To read full article click here

Locals try to save North Dakota's only railroad tunnel

Locals try to save North Dakota's only railroad tunnel

The Cartwright Tunnel and adjoining Fairview Lift Bridge comprise a walking path in the Yellowstone River Valley. To read full article click here

Contract awarded for Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project

Contract awarded for Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project

nfrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract to Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP) to design, build, and finance the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel...

Canadian oil shippers find rail space scarce as prices slide

Canadian oil shippers find rail space scarce as prices slide

The trains are running late for Canada’s oil producers just when they need them the most To read full article click here

Hunter Harrison, CEO of railroad company CSX, dead at 73

Hunter Harrison, CEO of railroad company CSX, dead at 73

NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter Harrison, the president CEO of railroad giant CSX, has died, the company announced Saturday. He was 73. To read full article click here

New trackside signs a move to curb railway suicides

New trackside signs a move to curb railway suicides

In a bid to reduce the number of suicides on London-area railway lines, CN's Police Service and the local Canadian Mental Health Associations are teaming up to erect...

New York, New Jersey reach funding pact for new rail tunnel

New York, New Jersey reach funding pact for new rail tunnel

NEWARK, N.J. — New York and New Jersey announced Thursday how they will pay for their share of an estimated $13 billion project to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson...

New Rapid Transit Line Along Finch West Takes Major Step Forward

New Rapid Transit Line Along Finch West Takes Major Step Forward

Ontario Providing Faster Transit for Commuters and Families with Finch West LRT To read full article click here