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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"A 112-year-old train is still chugging in Prince George, B.C., but budget concerns could take it off the rails"
"CN Rail donated the train to the city in 1971 and it was later moved to a small rail line built in what is now..." (CBC News, 2023) Click here for the full article CBC News....
"Supply Side: Stantec/Morrison Hershfield, Egis"
"According to Edmonton, Alberta-based Stantec, the acquisition will expand its presence in most major Canadian markets, boost its Canadian workforce by approximately 10%, and...
InsideTrack Podcast
CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available episodes! Check out our new...
"Work's chugging along to try to prioritize people over freight on Canada's rail lines"
"It was supposed to be a two-hour train ride from London, Ont., to Toronto's Union Station, but it didn't work out that way for..." (Bergeron-Oliver, 2023) Click here for the...
Unlocking Prosperity: Let Your Voice Shape Budget 2024
Your voice matters, and here's an opportunity to make it resonate on a national stage! The Canadian government is inviting you to participate in pre-budget consultations for...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services- Railway Crossing Improvements...
"2024 Railroader of the Year: Tracy Robinson, CN"
"Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail..." (Vantuono, 2023) Click here for the...
"Back on track: NDP bill aims to make train passengers a priority"
"The Rail Passenger Priority Act(opens in a new tab) seeks to amend the Canada Transportation Act to require railway companies to give passenger trains the right of way or...
"Trinity Rail joins Cyclyx plastic recycling effort"
"Cyclyx International, a New Hampshire-based consortium with a mission to increase the recycling rate of plastic from 10 percent globally to 90 percent, has added...
"CN Announces Remi G. Lalonde as Executive Vice-President"
"CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the appointment of Remi G. Lalonde as Executive Vice-President and Special Advisor to the CEO in anticipation of his transition to...
InsideTrack Podcast
CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available episodes! Check out our new...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail AUTOMATED TRAIN CONTROL LINE...