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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
VIA Rail praised, government panned by financial watchdog
Canada’s chief financial watchdog praised VIA Rail’s internal management April 3 but slammed successive national governments for failing to support the state-owned...
Canada’s trade deficit grew to $3.4B in March, more than double estimates
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit grew to a record $3.4 billion in March as exports fell faster than imports... To view the full article please...
CN joins Midwest Inland Port Strategic Development Coalition
Canadian National has joined the Midwest Inland Port Strategic Development Coalition (MIPSDC) to provide strategic and marketing support to the development of the Midwest...
Last chance for CRS BBQ Tickets!
Did somebody say BBQ? Today is the final day to get your CRS BBQ Tickets! Come network with railroaders and suppliers alike at the Steam Whistle Brewery. The evening will...
Paying for infrastructure means using ‘land value capture’, but does it also mean more tax?
With the federal government aiming to kick-start investment in urban infrastructure, pledging A$50 million of public money in the 2016 budget to look at alternative...
Saint-Laurent mayor pushing for extension to Metro's Orange line
Alain DeSousa, borough mayor of Saint-Laurent, is asking the provincial government to extend the Metro's Orange metro line so it could connect to the recently proposed light...
Chinese more likely to build rail link to Ring of Fire
A recent report may be good news for the development of the Ring of Fire. It also is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in Ontario and Canada... To read full article...
Join us for Canada's premier rail industry event- Register now for the Canadian Rail Summit!
Published on May 2, 2016 Don't miss our exciting lineup of Canadian and international rail experts at the Canadian Rail Summit! When: May 11-13, 2016 Location: Metro...
G&W's Q1 results beat company expectations
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. announced late last week that first-quarter 2016 operating revenue rose 21.6 percent to $482.6 million, but adjusted income from operations fell 8.2...
CN presents 2015 Safe Handling Award to 141 shippers
Launched in 1992, CN's Safe Handling Award is presented to customers who load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment...
Stakeholders group awaits word from CN Rail
A group vying to get the Algoma Passenger Train Service back on track is continuing its work to get the service chugging again... To view the full article please click here.
Metrolinx needs to buy at least parts of 250 properties for Hamilton's LRT
Metrolinx will have to buy or expropriate about 250 properties to make way for Hamilton's new light-rail transit (LRT) line, but it hopes most of them have willing...