Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Canada to reveal response to U.S. tariffs as Trump escalates trade war"
"The federal government is set to reveal the details of its response and relief plan for workers as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his trade war against Canada....
"Is commuter rail an option for Halifax?"
"As Nova Scotia looks to establish rapid transit in the Halifax Regional Municipality, some advocates are calling for a different..." (CBC , 2026) CBC (August 25th, 2026) Is...
"Calgary, Rocky View County sign deal to advance Prairie Economic Gateway"
"A future "inland port" planned on the border of southeast Calgary and Rocky View County took a step forward Tuesday, with the two municipalities announcing a memorandum of...
"A New Integrated Station in Dorval: VIA Rail Launches a Project to Better Connect Rail, Public Transit and the Airport"
"VIA Rail Canada launched the co-development phase of the Dorval Multimodal Hub, a new integrated station that will bring together the passenger rail services of VIA Rail and...
"Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said last-minute negotiations with the U.S> to avoid a fresh batch of tariffs due to take effect this week are "delicate: and "intense", and he...
"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"
"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
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"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"
"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
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"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...
