Latest News

Latest News

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

"Scarborough Subway Extension marks construction on new station"
"Scarborough Subway Extension marks construction on new station"
"The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario marked another major milestone in public transit in the Greater Toronto Area, with the groundbreaking on Lawrence and...
"Refunds are on the way for Canadian exporters owed roughly $10 billion from Trump's illegal tariffs"
"Refunds are on the way for Canadian exporters owed roughly $10 billion from Trump's illegal tariffs"
"The United States raked in over $160 billion in gross revenue from tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) before the U.S. Supreme...
Member Feature: How Canadian Railway Services Leverages CARS to Connect, Collaborate, and Grow
Member Feature: How Canadian Railway Services Leverages CARS to Connect, Collaborate, and Grow
Canadian Railway Services (CRWS) is a multidisciplinary engineering and technical services firm serving the passenger and freight rail industries across North America....
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"Major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station to support capacity on the Kitchener Line"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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
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"
"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"
"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"
"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...