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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
British Columbia matches CA$2.2B federal investment for transit funding
British Columbia will match the Canadian governments CA$2.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) in transit funding for projects in the Metro Vancouver area. To read full article click...
MBTA to invest $911 million to improve South Shore Red Line stations, cars and infrastructure
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will discuss major improvements and renovations at stations and garages on the South Shore at four public meetings that...
Feds announce final funding for LRT to reach Trim, airport
The federal government will fund LRT Phase 2 all the way to Trim Road and the airport, Orléans MP Andrew Leslie said at a budget breakfast presentation on April 3 To read...
Progressive Railroading names 2017 Rising Stars Award honorees
Today, Progressive Railroading announces the 20 people chosen for recognition as the 2017 " Rising Stars " of the North American railroad industry To read full article click...
Safety train on tour
USA: Norfolk Southern’s safety train has begun a 23-city tour to provide free emergency response training to first responders including fire and law enforcement...
UK railway news round-up
The Office of Rail & Road issued a formal notice on March 27 confirming its intention to carry out a periodic review of all track and station access agreements relating to...
Quebec pledges funds for new light-rail system in Montreal
The Quebec government has committed to providing 1.28 billion Canadian dollars toward a proposed 41-mile light-rail system in Montreal. To read full article click here
Canada commits to funding GO regional rail
The government of Canada will provide C$1.8 billion (US$1.35 billion) to the GO Transit Regional Express rail (GO RER) project in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. To read...
SEPTA sets 'Rebuild' FY2018 budget
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet, expand capacity...
Chao: Regulations, not funding, stalling infrastructure
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says the Trump Administration's forthcoming infrastructure proposal will cover more than infrastructure, and reiterated the belief...
CBC Investigates New CP Rail CEO tackles rift with railroaders after years of cuts
Canadian Pacific Railway's new CEO says his top priority is to expand business in both Canada and the U.S. but he acknowledges he faces deep employee unhappiness and a...
APTA calls for full project funding of "vital" transit
The American Public Transportation Association called on the Trump Administration to fully fund the FAST Act for fiscal 2017 and 2018, and said public transit must be part...