Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
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
"For Wabtec, ‘Positive Momentum’ Going Into 2021"
"For the full year, the company said it had cash from operations of $784 million, including about $220 million in one-time cost impacts..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full...
"For Canada, Updated Winter Hazmat Transport Rules"
"The changes are the result of Ministerial Orders that were implemented in 2020 to address risk factors for..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...
"SkyTrain expansion to Langley remains 'key' priority for B.C. government"
"The planned 16-kilometre route would run from King George Station along Fraser Highway to 203 Street in..." (Brunoro, 2021) Click here for full article References: Brunoro,...
"OCTA, Metrolink seek input on Dana Point rail improvements"
"The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Metrolink have invited the public to learn more about a..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021) Click here for full article...
"LEGO Ideas Via Rail Canada – The Canadian Achieves 10,000 Supporters"
"The 2,312 build is based on the train that runs from Toronto to Vancouver and it consists of a Via Rail EMD F40PH-2D Locomotive, a baggage car, Chateau sleeper car, and..."...
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
"Building better public transit"
"Right across Canada, local governments are ready to drive the next wave of system expansions to build better..." (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 2021) Click here for...
"ANALYSIS: Stars align for diverse public transit visions in Ottawa ahead of 2022 municipal vote"
"If public transit is a pillar of every credible mayoral campaign, a gigantic federal funding program, a delay to..." (Willing, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"B.C. train crew rescues bobcat found stuck, frozen to railroad track"
"On Thursday, train conductor Coby Reid posted a photo of an adorable, but wild bobcat calmly sitting along..." (Potenteau, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Rail supplier news from FreightCar America, Miner, Thales, Teleste and HDR (Feb. 22)"
"Miner Enterprises Inc. has been named a Trinity Premium Supplier for a Direct Supplier by TrinityRail, which recognizes..." (Progressive Railroading, 2021) Click here for...
"'It's a great day': Urban Gondola plan to move forward in Edmonton"
"Edmonton-based company Prairie Sky Gondola's proposal promises to transform the city's river valley and..." (Rosove, 2021) Click here for full article References: Rosove,...