Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"Major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station to support capacity on the Kitchener Line"
"The Government of Ontario announced the completion of major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station, with new GO rail track installed to support future increased capacity on the...
"Study looks at options to upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway to unlock northern economic opportunities"
"Systra has been commissioned to undertake a study of potential enhancements to the Hudson Bay Railway to support plans to develop the remote northern line as a strategic...
"25 states sue Trump Administration over forced labour tariffs"
"Twenty-fice U.S. states sued Donald Trump's administration Monday over tariffs issued to root out forced labour in global supply chains, calling them a pretext for replacing...
"Belgium Approves Rail Market Reform Ahead of 2032 Liberalisation"
"The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the guiding principles for a reform of the country's rail passenger market, setting out a phased approach to introducing...
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...
"Ohio commission approves grants for 4 rail projects"
"The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved $1.4 million in grant funding to support four rail access and infrastructure improvement projects across the state....
