Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"City of North Bay kick-starting pilot project with its transit service"
"Riders can download a smartphone app and, with a push of a button, riders can book a..." (Taschner, 2021) Click here for full article References: Taschner, Eric. (2021,...
"Railway Age Announces 2021 ‘Fast Trackers’ 20 Under 40 Honorees"
"For the 2021 awards program, Railway Age increased the number of honorees from 10 to 20, due to a growing number of..." (Luczak, 2021) Click here for full article...
"Atlantic railway museums set to close, but plan to reopen with new life"
"Railroad enthusiasts in Atlantic Canada are passionate about keeping the history alive – not just by educating but..." (Whelan, 2021) Click here for full article References:...
"Digest: Biden announces stimulus plan with $20 billion for transit"
"Some $20 billion in “relief for the hardest hit public transit agencies” is part of a..." (Trains, 2021) Click here for full article References: Trains. (2021, January 15). D...
New CARS Member: Trimble Inc.
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Trimble Inc. Trimble's rail asset lifecycle management products manage the lifecycle of rail transport assets from operation...
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
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Bagel Day, here is today's bagel fun fact for you! Did you know that... "Although bagels are shaped to match their name, the hole in the middle serves a...
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on DLL Inc. and Ekyrail Enterprises Inc. ------- Take a moment to check...
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
"United Safety & Survivability Corporation partners with GILLIG to deliver new technology to mass transit"
"This new product innovation is an active air filtration system that uses Florida-based RGF Environmental Group, Inc.'s UV light and Photohydroinization technology to......
"Railroads face the never-ending challenge of preventing train-motorist accidents at crossings"
"In addition to working with government agencies and OLI, railroads are striving to institute their own measures to make crossings safer for... (Popke, 2021) Click here for...
"One of world’s oldest CN locomotives gets new life at N.S. museum"
"After the closure of the park, the 115-year-old steam engine was purchased by the Municipality of the..." (McGraw & Farnell, 2021) Click here for full article References:...