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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"CPKC joins International Paper to break ground on new rail-served packaging facility"
"Last week, CPKC took part in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction of International Paper's new 468,000-square-foot sustainable packaging facility in...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Carney announces refreshed national AI strategy will be released next week"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the federal government's much-anticipated national AI strategy, which has faced multiple delays over the last few months, will be...
"Canada-U.S. trade minister heads to Washington next week to talk trade"
"Canada-U.S. trade minister Dominic LeBlanc heads to Washington next week to talk trade, ahead of the July 1 deadline for the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade deal...
"Tunnel boring machine for Montreal's Blue Line Project begins 4.6km route to Anjou"
"The beginning of horizontal mass excavation using the tunnel boring machine for the Blue Line extension began, along with the unveiling of the name of the tunnel boring...
"'Canada Strong Pass' returning in June to spur domestic tourism again"
"The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which offers discounts on Via Rail travel and admission to museums and national parks. A news...
"UK CMA Calls for Reforms to Rail Procurement to Reduce Costs"
"The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for changes to the way road and rail infrastructure projects are planned and procured, stating that current...
"CN commits CA$100 million for homelessness prevention"
"On May 20, CN announced a CA$100 million, 10-year commitment to support the prevention of homelessness through its new signature giving initiative, CN Railroaders for...
"House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee signs off on BUILD America 250 Act"
"Following the introduction of the BUILD (Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development) America 250 Act, earlier this week by the House Transportation &...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"DP World expands rail capacity at Fraser Surrey terminal"
"DP World is investing CAD $13.3 million to expand rail infrastructure at its Fraser Surrey terminal in Surrey, increasing usable track length from about 7,200 metres to...
"Wave of rail mergers 'inevitable' if takeover bid approved, says CPKC chief exec"
"A proposed rail merger in the United States would set off a wave of acquisitions that reduce competition, raises consumer costs and generates freight logjams, says Keith...