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"CN Recognizes 55 Customers and Supply Chain Partners for Sustainability Leadership under CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program"
"The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program celebrates companies who are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and..." (CN, 2021) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on BBR Rail Automation, BMS Locomotive Service Group, Inc., and Brandt...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Space Day, here is todays out of this world fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Charles Bombardier, a Montreal-based innovator, has unveiled a...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Bombardier to sell remaining 3.1 per cent stake in Alstom from sale of rail unit"
"Bombardier's net proceeds from the sale of the rail division totalled US$3.6 billion, down from US$4 billion it..." (The Canadian Press Staff, 2021) Click here for full...
"Guysborough County may get transit service by fall"
"Greg Sewell, director of community transportation at the Department of Transportation and Active Transit, told a legislature committee Tuesday that after..." (Laroche, 2021)...
"Edmonton and its partners continue efforts to boost safety of transit system"
"The city of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and community partners are doubling down on..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Ontario advances two-way, all-day GO service on Kitchener Line"
"The Kitchener GO Rail Expansion project is part of the province’s plan to encourage investment and support population growth in..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021) Click...
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
"Metrolinx introduces first four-car train to GO Transit’s Richmond Hill Line"
"Metrolinx says it is keeping an eye on customer levels and continues to adjust the length of trains to..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Amtrak marks 50 years of service"
"Streamed live April 30 from Gray 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, the ceremony highlighted the contributions of..." (Amtrak, 2021) Click here for full article...