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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
CARS Youtube Channel
Did you know CARS is building a Youtube Channel? Take a moment to see the Member Feature videos and other CARS content already uploaded to the channel!...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Cando Rail Services Ltd. and Davanac Inc. ------- Take a moment to...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Chocolate Mint Day this weekend, here is today's minty fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The most common mint flavors are peppermint 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
New CARS Member: Polyval Coatings Inc.
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Polyval Coatings Inc. At Polyval, they work with a clear mission; to place all their coatings expertise, experience 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
"CN CEO: A railroad lagging on technology or fuel efficiency could be a merger target"
"In Canada, interswitching regulations give shippers access to both CN and Canadian Pacific under certain..." (Stephens, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Entrepreneur proposes bus-light rail hybrid system"
"The way Ostrowski sees it, light rail is attractive but expensive to build, and new lines take years to make their way..." (Zukowski, 2021) Click here for full article...
"The Data Science Behind Improving Rail Maintenance and Controlling Costs"
"The gap between the fixed costs of running a railway and passenger-generated revenue creates significant pressure for improving track maintenance, which constitutes a..."...
"A Tried-and-True Solution Makes its Debut in the Public Transit Industry"
"State-of-the-art air purification systems and air filters are not new technology; they’ve been used to..." (Perrero, 2021) Click here for full article References: Perrero, M...
"Zero-Emission Locomotives on U.S. Railways?"
"Typically, long before standards change, locomotive factories design and manufacture prototype locomotives that meet the requirements of..." (Luvishis, 2021) Click here for...
"Complete closure of LRT planned for next weekend"
"In a news release, the city said "once testing and commissioning is complete, a decision will be made on when Edmonton's LRT system can..." (Edmonton, 2021) Click here for...