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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Take Your Dog to Work Day today, here is a fun fact to enjoy with your pup! Did you know that... "Studies have shown pets in the workplace not only...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day today, here is a fun fact to enjoy on your break! Did you know that... " These days, only one in five office workers...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Corn on the Cob Day today, lend us your Ears for a corny fun fact! Did you know that... "Corn was used as a substitute for coffee! In the 1800s when...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Doughnut Day today, here is a round fun fact for you! Did you know that... "If there was an award for the donut capital of Canada, it would likely go to...
New CARS Member: TFWG Inc. Blastech Rail Services
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: TFWG Inc. Blastech Rail Services Strategically located in southern Ontario, Blastech Rail Services provides an efficient and...
New CARS Member: Camlin Rail
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Camlin Rail At Camlin, their goal is to optimize the critical infrastructures that people, cities and communities around the...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For current rail/transit bids, please click the link below: https://www.merx.com/English/NonMember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=tAF08b5PaGBuUkl43CRDCg%3d%3d
"Laval to unleash fleet of fully electric buses this summer"
"Each bus is supposed to reduce the bus fleet’s energy footprint by up to 80 tonnes of greenhouse gasses per..." (Caruso-Moro, 2021) Click here for full article References: C...
"Group looks to keep the Renfrew CP Rail caboose on the tracks"
"Sidock is one of a dozen or so members that have come together over the last two weeks to save the caboose, after hearing..." (Dyson, 2021) Click here for full article...
"TTC begins free public Wi-Fi pilot project that will see service on 2 bus routes"
"As of Monday, riders who travel on the 35 Jane route will have access to the new..." (Westoll, 2021) Click here for full article References: Westoll, Nick. (2021, May 31)....
"SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil TGV M Power Car"
"These new vehicles, which will also contribute to Alstom’s OUIGO offer, introduce a number of..." (Allan, 2021) Click here for full article References: Allan, Keri. (2021, M...
"Takeaways From FTR’s Deep Freight Rail Dive"
"The North American rail equipment manufacturing sector is starting to turn the corner in 2021, but an overall recovery to a..." (Blaze, 2021) Click here for full article...