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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"New research confirms feasibility of year-round shipping from Port of Churchill"
"The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced new research they say confirms the feasibility of year-round shipping from the Port of Churchill using existing ice-class...
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"Carney rejects trade deal, vows 'dollar for dollar' retaliation on new tariffs"
"After weeks of intense talks, Canada and the U.S. have failed to strike a last-minute trade deal, meaning new 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion-worth of Canadian goods are...
"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"
"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...
"Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure"
"Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants for projects covering fleet renewal, maintenance facilities, bridges, and rail...
"FRA Awards $5.3B for Rail Safety, Infrastructure and Amtrak Fleet Upgrades"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $5.3 billion in rail projects across the U.S., including grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades and new...
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"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"
"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
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"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...
