Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Back on Track: VIA Rail Canadian"
"One of North America’s finest long-distance passenger trains, VIA Rail Canada’s iconic Canadian, will be resuming the Toronto to Winnipeg portion of its run wih one full Tor...
"Metrolinx takes first step for new stations at Kipling and Martin Grove"
"Crews can already be seen along Eglinton Ave West performing early works of site surveys, geotechnical site..." (Metrolinx, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Federal government unveils $1.5-billion plan to boost green building"
"The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut costs and pollution while creating jobs, with potential projects ranging from..." (Reynolds, 2021) Click here for full article...
"Via Rail passenger service returning through Northern Ontario"
"Via Rail said it made the decision to restore service after evaluating its health and safety protocols including physical..." (TbNewsWatch.com Staff, 2021) Click here for...
"'There's a lot of anxiety': OC Transpo union calls for prompt vaccination for transit employees"
"The issue is not with the employer, he explained. According to Crabtree, he and Transpo boss John Manconi share the..." (Blewett, 2021) Click here for full article...
"What Do Shippers Seek From Railroads?"
"Corporate resiliency will also focus on several other key factors such as keeping supply chains diversified with fewer strategic high-volume terminal hubs and..." (Blaze,...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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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
"VIA Rail Announces Resumption of the Toronto-Winnipeg Portion of the Canadian"
"The resumption was made possible following a thorough evaluation of VIA Rail's health and safety protocols, including physical distancing measures, enhanced air ventilation...
"Canadian Pacific Railway buys Kansas City Southern to create 1st Canada-to-Mexico rail network"
"The companies expressed confidence this would happen by the middle of 2022, given that the deal would unite the smallest of..." (Shibu, Spalding, 2021) Click here for full...
"Crumbling Cape Breton rail line has not been inspected in six years"
"Nova Scotia's Department of Transportation and Active Transit says it has not ordered any inspections of the discontinued rail line that is..." (Ayers, 2021) Click here for...
"CN, CP Rail move record amounts of grain"
"Canada’s two largest railways both reported all-time highs in grain movement for March and for..." (Peleshaty, 2021) Click here for full article References: Peleshaty, Adam....