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"City to reduce LRT trains for 2 months to save $160K"
"Ottawa's Confederation Line will operate with just 11 trains for two months, but some councillors question why the..." (Porter, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
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
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!...
"Digest: CN to hold vote on climate plans at shareholder meeting"
"The action plan includes an annual disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full...
"Summerside transit 'just not adequate,' report finds, city looks to expand"
"A new report on the city's transit system, written by Dillon Consulting, highlights the need for the city to..." (Yarr, 2021) Click here for full article References: Yarr,...
"Digest: Toronto transit board votes to shut down Scarborough RT line"
"Extension of an existing subway line will eventually serve the same route, but..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full article References: Trains. (2021, February 11)....
"Excavation of second tunnel under Highways 401 and 409 in Ontario complete"
"The twin tunnels are part of the multi-project GO Expansion and they will help deliver all-day, two-way rail service along the..." (Wanek-Libman, 2021) Click here for full...
"Otis Gives Canadian LRT a Lift"
"In Montreal, Otis is installing 79 elevator and escalator units on 26 stations for the REM (Réseau express métropolitain) automated..." (Vantuono, 2021) Click here for full a...
"Railroad Service Improvement Perhaps a C+"
"The railroads don’t seem to talk much to their customers at these quarterly reviews. But there are a few messages that..." (Blaze, 2021) Click here for full article R...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of Valentine's Day this weekend, here is today's loveable fun fact for you! Did you know that... "People more thoughtful and reliable partners tend to perform...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on ARI Fleet Services - div. of American Rail Car and BM Metals. -------...
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