Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"VIA Rail's 2021 Annual Public Meeting"
"As the COVID-19 pandemic persists and to continue to follow recommendations from public health authorities, this..." (VIA Rail, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"CN Announces Election of Directors"
"The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on April 27, 2021 via..." (CN, 2021) Click here for ful...
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
"Canadian National Makes Rival Bid for Kansas City Southern"
"In its bid, which CN calls ‘superior’, it is proposing to pay 325 USD per KCS share – 21 percent..." (Sapién, 2021) Click here for full article References: Sapién, Josephine...
"OC Transpo installing permanent barriers for bus drivers on all buses"
"According to a memo from Transportation Services General Manager John Manconi, the installation of more than..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Ottawa announces $12.4M to upgrade railways near Saskatoon, Swift Current"
"On Friday, the federal government announced $12.4 million for two infrastructure projects planned by..." (CBC News, 2021) Click here for full article References: CBC News....
"Feds move to study Ottawa-Gatineau tram possibilities, give job to NCC"
"On Friday, the federal government announced $12.4 million for two infrastructure projects planned by..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for full article References: Willing,...
"Transit as a Mobility Integrator"
"In about three years, The COMET has addressed all these unmet needs by introducing new mobility options, implementing technology upgrades, pursuing discretionary funding...
VIDEO "Why CN Rail Outbid Rival CP for K.C. Southern"
"Canadian National Railway has offered to buy Kansas City Southern for about $30 billion, eclipsing the amount set under the..." (Bloomberg, 2021) Click here for the video...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Cherry Cheesecake Day, here is today's yummy fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The largest cheesecake ever made weighed 4,703 pounds. Philadelphia...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Absopulse Electronics Ltd., Acart Communications, and Advanced Rail...
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