Latest News

Latest News

This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.

"Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure"
"Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3 Billion for New Trains and Rail Infrastructure"
"Amtrak has been awarded nearly 3 billion USD in US Department of Transportation grants for projects covering fleet renewal, maintenance facilities, bridges, and rail...
"FRA Awards $5.3B for Rail Safety, Infrastructure and Amtrak Fleet Upgrades"
"FRA Awards $5.3B for Rail Safety, Infrastructure and Amtrak Fleet Upgrades"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $5.3 billion in rail projects across the U.S., including grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades and new...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Tunnelling complete for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"Tunnelling complete for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension"
"The Government of Ontario marked another major milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, with the completion of tunnelling, which will extend Line 5 Eglinton by...
"Canadian and American trade negotiators to meet again Thursday as deadline looms"
"Canadian and American trade negotiators to meet again Thursday as deadline looms"
"For the second time this week, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and lead trade negotiator Janice Charette will meet face-to-face with U.S. Trade Representative...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research"
"Tank Car Puncture Resistance Research"
"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and its partners have conducted significant research to better understand and improve how railroad tank cars perform during impacts...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Canada's rail renaissance: How hybrid locomotives and high-speed rail are reshaping the transportation future"
"Canada's rail renaissance: How hybrid locomotives and high-speed rail are reshaping the transportation future"
"Canada is embarking on one of the most ambitious transformations of its transportation infrastructure in generations. Long known for the vast railways that helped unite the...
"Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues"
"Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues"
"Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for the next year in a bid to help domestic producers hit hard by tariffs. Transportation...
"New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms"
"New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms"
"Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for the next year in a bid to help domestic producers hit hard by tariffs. Transportation...
"‘Exciting news’ on rail relocation coming"
"‘Exciting news’ on rail relocation coming"
"Former federal transport minister and Manitoba MP Lloyd Axworthy, who Kinew tasked in October 2024 with leading a two-year rail relocation feasibility study, confirmed there...