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"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 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"
"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"
"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
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
CARS National Railway Day 2026: Where Canada's Rail Industry Connects, Innovates and Celebrates
Canada's railway industry continues to move forward through innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships. This November, industry leaders, suppliers, railway...
"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"
"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
Canadian Railway Services (CRWS) is a multidisciplinary engineering and technical services firm serving the passenger and freight rail industries across North America....
"City of Edmonton inks contract for more high-floor light-rail vehicles"
"The city of Edmonton, Alberta, has announced that it will purchase eight more high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) to support the Metro...
"Ontario launches reviews of large public agencies including Metrolinx, WSIB"
"The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reveiws that will look at efficiency and productivity. The announcement today...