Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
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 -...
"A Huge learning opportunity - Donated tank car changes the game for SAIT's railway students"
"A new tank car donated to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's railway conductor program Thursday will provide more hands-on experience for students before they...
"CPKC Publishes Update on Low Carbon Transition Strategy"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today published its Climate Insights Report, an overview of CPKC's climate governance and strategic approach to climate change. CPKC also...
"Metrolinx and Ontario government extend Alstom's GO train contract for $1.3 billion"
"French rail company Alstom has been awarded a five-year, $1.3-billion contract extension to operate and maintain the GO and UP express trains, after plans to give a 23-year...
"All aboard the train to Whistler or Campbell River? B.C. Green leader proposes province-wide rail network"
"The leader of the B.C. Green Party is proposing a massive passenger rail network across the province, saying the project could create jobs, ease congestion and boost local...
"Shutdown looms for CN Rail's Sea to Sky to Prince George Rail Corridor"
"The Northern Development Initiative Trust has outlined a potential path to regional management of the Sea to Sky to Prince Goerge rail corridor, ahead of a looming shutdown....
"Federal departments, agencies release details on plans to find billions in internal savings"
"The federal government released spending plans for 90 departments and agencies Friday that include details on efforts to find billions in internal savings. The individual...
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 -...
"Saint John's port is booming as Ontario shippers seek to dodge U.S. tariffs"
"Canadian manufacturers reshaping the domestic supply chian to escape tariffs imposed by the United States have discovered a faster, more reliable eastern gateway, with cargo...
"OC Transpo aiming to launch LRT east extension before July"
"The head of OC Transpo says the LRT's new link to Orléans is expected to open by the end of June as work on a plan to ger more train cars on the rails shows promise. Interim...
"CPKC Certifies 14 New Site Ready Locations Across North America"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City today announced the certification of 14 new Site Ready rail-served industrial development locations, strategically positioned to accelerate...
"US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India"
"The US has launched a new investigation into some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policies...