Latest News

Latest News

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

"A New Integrated Station in Dorval: VIA Rail Launches a Project to Better Connect Rail, Public Transit and the Airport"
"A New Integrated Station in Dorval: VIA Rail Launches a Project to Better Connect Rail, Public Transit and the Airport"
"VIA Rail Canada launched the co-development phase of the Dorval Multimodal Hub, a new integrated station that will bring together the passenger rail services of VIA Rail and...
"Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms"
"Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said last-minute negotiations with the U.S> to avoid a fresh batch of tariffs due to take effect this week are "delicate: and "intense", and he...
"Tunnelling complete for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"Tunnelling complete for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"The Government of Ontario marked another major milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, with the completion of tunnelling, which will extend Line 5 Eglinton by...
"Canadian and American trade negotiators to meet again Thursday as deadline looms"
"Canadian and American trade negotiators to meet again Thursday as deadline looms"
"For the second time this week, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and lead trade negotiator Janice Charette will meet face-to-face with U.S. Trade Representative...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research"
"Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and its partners have conducted significant research to better understand and improve how railroad tank cars perform during impacts...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Canada's rail renaissance: How hybrid locomotives and high-speed rail are reshaping the transportation future"
"Canada's rail renaissance: How hybrid locomotives and high-speed rail are reshaping the transportation future"
"Canada is embarking on one of the most ambitious transformations of its transportation infrastructure in generations. Long known for the vast railways that helped unite the...
"Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues"
"Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues"
"Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for the next year in a bid to help domestic producers hit hard by tariffs. Transportation...
"New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms"
"New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms"
"Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for the next year in a bid to help domestic producers hit hard by tariffs. Transportation...
"‘Exciting news’ on rail relocation coming"
"‘Exciting news’ on rail relocation coming"
"Former federal transport minister and Manitoba MP Lloyd Axworthy, who Kinew tasked in October 2024 with leading a two-year rail relocation feasibility study, confirmed there...
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...