Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
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 -...
"CN productivity efforts to focus on terminals"
"Canadian National's ongoing effort to operate a "leaner and more productive" railroad is now focusing on terminal operations, CEO Tracy Robinson told an investor conference...
"High-speed rail must stop near Kingston, councillors demand"
"Officials in Kingston, Ont., have signalled their support for high-speed rail, but only on two strict conditions - that it runs along Highway 401 and stops near the city....
"Canada, Mexico want a trilateral agreement under USMCA review, Canadian minister says"
"The Canadian minister responsible for Canada-United States trade said Wednesday that Mexico was keen to maintain a trilateral agreement under the free trade pact between the...
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 -...
"Janice Charette named Canada's chief trade negotiator with U.S."
"Mark Carney has appointed Janice Charette, a former Privy Council Clerk and high commissioner to the United Kingdom, as chief trade negotiator with the United States barely...
"FAQs: What Will Train Tickets Cost for Canada's Alto High-Speed Rail Service?"
"Alto has answered the latest round of public questions about its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada. The update outlines how feedback is being gathered and how key...
"Funding for the relaunch of the Northlander train in Ontario after 14 years"
"The Ontario government is allocating USD 72.2 million to modernie the Northlander corridor infrastructure, which will restore passenger services on this line in northeastern...
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 -...
"Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island"
"At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has received construction approval. The project,...
"Alto Responds to Public Questions on Canada's High-Speed Rail Project"
"Alto has published responses to common questions raised during its January public consultationprocess for Canada's proposed high-speed rail network between Québec City and...
"Amtrak offers first look at Airo equipment"
"Amtrak unveiled Airo, its newest fleet addition, on Tuesday with a media tour that featured an in-depth look at the interior of the shiny, feature-filled trainset that's...