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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 -...
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...
Member Feature: Universal Rail Building Connections, Creating Opportunities Through CARS
As Canada’s largest provider of track maintenance and construction services, Universal Rail is committed to keeping the country’s rail network safe, efficient, and ready for...
"Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff"
"U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of is trade war against his northern...
"Feds approve Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project"
"The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. The agency approval removes a hurdle that...
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...
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 -...
"Excavation underway on four stations for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"Excavation work has officially started on four new underground stations along Eglinton Avenue West at Martin Grove Road, Kiplin Avenue, Islington Avenue and Royal York Road....
"TerraMarine selected as preferred proponent for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 marine works"
"The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has selected TerraMarine as the preferred proponent for the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. This...
"TTC prepares to install automatic train signalling, promises more frequent service"
"Toronto's transit agency has signed an agreement to replace the signals used on Line 2, the Bloor-Danforth line, a more it says will allow trains to run more often and with...
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 -...
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...