Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station to support capacity on the Kitchener Line"
"The Government of Ontario announced the completion of major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station, with new GO rail track installed to support future increased capacity on the...
"Study looks at options to upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway to unlock northern economic opportunities"
"Systra has been commissioned to undertake a study of potential enhancements to the Hudson Bay Railway to support plans to develop the remote northern line as a strategic...
"25 states sue Trump Administration over forced labour tariffs"
"Twenty-fice U.S. states sued Donald Trump's administration Monday over tariffs issued to root out forced labour in global supply chains, calling them a pretext for replacing...
"Belgium Approves Rail Market Reform Ahead of 2032 Liberalisation"
"The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the guiding principles for a reform of the country's rail passenger market, setting out a phased approach to introducing...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
"Ohio commission approves grants for 4 rail projects"
"The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved $1.4 million in grant funding to support four rail access and infrastructure improvement projects across the state....
"Feds announce almost $2B for 45 hybrid battery-diesel Via Rail passenger locomotives"
"The federal government has announced almost $2 billion in funding to modernize Via Rail's passenger fleet with 45 new hybrid battery-diesel passenger locomotives. Transport...
"NS Report Highlights Safety, Investment and Efficiency Gains"
"Norfolk Southern (NS) is pointing to gains in safety, network performance, sustainability and workforce development in its 2026 Forging a Better Tomorrow report, which...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
"What tariffs are still in place? Tracking the Canada-U.S. trade war"
"Driven by an escalating number of tariffs, Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. has become increasingly unpredictable and complicated. Whether real policy or just...