Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"VIA Rail, Unifor reach tentative agreements"
"In March 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak, VIA Rail and Unifor agreed to postpone the negotiations for the..." (Progressive Rail, 2021) Click here for full article...
"CN says outlook rosy for 2021"
"The Montreal-based railway said its net income surged 17 percent in the fourth quarter to ..." (Victor, 2021) Click here for full article References: Victor, Jon (2021,...
"OC Transpo to hold one-day mask blitz on Wednesday"
"Masks have been mandatory on OC Transpo since June 15, 2020. Last fall, OC Transpo held a two-week blitz to remind ..." (Raymond, 2021) Click here for full article...
"Saskatoon city hall looks at forcing rail lines to move"
"During Monday’s city council meeting, Ward 1 Coun. Darren Hill charged the administration with examining ..." (Dove, 2021) Click here for full article References: Dove, N...
"8 Edmonton-area municipalities form combined transit commission"
"The commission will fully integrate Edmonton buses and LRT with the transit systems in..." (Jeffrey, 2021) Click here for full article References: Jeffrey, Andrew (2021,...
"Farmers concerned over rail demand following Keystone XL cancellation"
"Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways are reporting record levels of gain shipments and both are..." (Wilson, 2021) Click here for full article References: Wilson,...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Canadian Pacific and the TCRC-RCTC reach a tentative three-year agreement"
"The TCRC-RCTC represents approximately 300 rail traffic controllers in..." (CP, 2021) Click here for full article References: CP (2021, February 1). Canadian Pacific and the...
"CN’s 2020 Annual Financial Statements and Annual Information Form available on Company Website"
"Printed copies of CN’s 2020 Annual Financial Statements, Notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis will also be..." (CN, 2021) Click here for full article Ref...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Hatch Corporation and L.B. Foster Rail Technologies Canada Ltd. -------...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Puzzle Day, here is today's puzzle fun fact for you! Did you know that... "The biggest Ravensburger puzzle is “Memorable Disney Moments”, with 40,320 pie...
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