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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"DP World expands rail capacity at Fraser Surrey terminal"
"DP World is investing CAD $13.3 million to expand rail infrastructure at its Fraser Surrey terminal in Surrey, increasing usable track length from about 7,200 metres to...
"Wave of rail mergers 'inevitable' if takeover bid approved, says CPKC chief exec"
"A proposed rail merger in the United States would set off a wave of acquisitions that reduce competition, raises consumer costs and generates freight logjams, says Keith...
"BLET, Delaware & Hudson Railway reach tentative agreement"
"The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Delaware and Hudson Railway, a subsidiary of Norfolk...
"Agriculture shippers want action on Vancouver bridge"
"More than 20 groups, representing farmers, fertilizer companies and shippers, are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to take action on a railway bridge in Vancouver. A letter...
"'A huge step forward': Work gets underway on Bowmanville GO extension"
"Work on the long-awaited Bowmanville GO extension is set to begin this month. The project will get underway with work to construct a new rail bridge at Green Road beginning...
"Prairie North Rail proposal seeks support from City Council"
"A presentation was made at the City Council's Executive Meeting on Monday, asking for the City of Humboldt's support that would switch VIA Rail Service from the CN Main Line...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register in an attempt to progress...
"Five Years After Expansion, 'Rocky' Aims Big in U.S., Canada"
"Over the past 40 years, numerous companies have tried to revive the "golden age" of rail travel with mixed success. But Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, owned by...
"Alberta invests $384M to expand NAIT Advanced Skills Centre"
"The Government of Alberta announced it is investing $384 million to create 5,500 more apprenticeship training spaces at NAIT and strengthen Alberta's skilled workforce. One...
"City of Edmonton achieves major milestone for Capital Line South LRT Extension"
"The City of Edmonton and Ledcor, the Design-Build contractor for the Capital Line South LRT Extension project, are pleased to announce the successful installation of bridge...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...