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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
CN track in northern Ontario received upgrades: Transport Canada
Transport Canada has confirmed CN made repairs to the tracks in northern Ontario in response to inspections done after a series of derailments earlier this year between...
A&B Rail Services Celebrates 50 Years On Track
EDMONTON, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW/ - A&B Rail Services, Canada's largest and most experienced fully integrated, rail service provider, marks its 50th anniversary today. A&B Rail...
Canadian solar power plant, suspension railway to be implemented this year: Ezzeldin
Several Canadian investment projects will be carried out during the current year, according to Fayez Ezzeldin, Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and the...
Transportation Safety Board issues report on CN train collision
Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) yesterday issued its investigation report into a 2014 collision between two CN trains in Montreal, Quebec, that resulted in a...
Improving Canada’s innovation record: Experts chime-in
OTTAWA—Canada’s record on innovation is improving, but experts say governments can do more to support new and emerging businesses... To view the full article please...
Edmonton opens northern Metro Line
CANADA: Revenue services on the second light rail route in Edmonton began running on September 6, when the capital of Alberta inaugurated the Metro Line serving the north of...
Invitation to attend CMTS 2015
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers and its members have been invited to attend this important industry event. As a not-for-profit association, SME is passionate...
Parsons to Implement Positive Train Control Safety Technology on Chicago’s Metra Rail System
PASADENA, CA (September 3, 2015) – Parsons is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Metra, Chicago’s commuter rail operator, to install Positive Train Control...
Exports jump 2.3 per cent in July with manufacturers contributing lion’s share of gains
OTTAWA—Someone forgot to inform manufacturers that Canada has slipped into a “technical recession.”... To view the full article please click here.
Liberal leader repeats pledge: no tolls on Champlain Bridge
Justin Trudeau has repeated his promise that a Liberal government will not impose tolls on the replacement for the Champlain Bridge... To view the full article please click...
Infrastructure funding critical: Chamber of Commerce
In order for Canada to prosper in challenging economic times, the next federal government must have a clear plan when it comes to trade, which includes critical...
Indian Railways opens locomotive plant bids
ALSTOM and GE Transportation have emerged as lowest-price bidders for contracts with a combined value of around Rs 23bn ($US 348m) to establish two new locomotive assembly...