Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Green Line likely delayed as city hits pause due to provincial concerns"
"Proponents of the project warned just over a week ago that the project could be delayed because of foot... (Anderson, 2020) Click here for full article References: Anderson,...
"FRA Issues Final Rule for State Grade Crossing Plans"
"It requires each state to develop and implement (or update) an action plan, which must... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article References: Luczak, Marybeth. (2020,...
Happy Holidays from CARS and its Members
The CARS team and our hardworking members, wish you a safe and healthy holiday season.
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
"Development of hydrogen-powered trains continues, but battery-powered equipment making more inroads"
"Almost every European country has signed up to remove diesel-powered trains by 2050 to lower future... (Fender, 2020) Click here for full article References: Fender, Keith....
"Track installation begins on Trillium Line South extension yard"
"Construction began last year on the new Walkley Yard, which will include a... (Wanek-Libman, 2020) Click here for full article References: Wanek-Libman, Mischa. (2020,...
"Rail supplier news from ARM, Alstom, Teleste, Dewberry, Urban and ASLRRA (Dec. 14)"
"The firm will review the existing wheel/rail profile compatibility, analyze rail profile and... (Progressive Railroading, 2020) Click here for full article References:...
"Alstom invests in railway cybersecurity specialist Cylus, signs strategic cooperation agreement"
"The deal also includes a strategic cooperation agreement to build a... (Alstom, 2020) Click here for full article References: Alstom. (2020, December 14). Alstom invests in...
"Digest: Transport Canada plan to require more rail data begins comment period"
"Transport Canada has begun the consultation period on a proposal to collect new data from Class I freight railroads, including... (News Wire, 2020) Click here for full...
"HCRY Extends Closure Date To Mid-2021"
"TShutdown warnings and subsidy requests are not new to HCRY, which is owned by... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article References: Luczak, Marybeth. (2020, December...
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
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on TrinityRail and Universal Rail Systems. ------- Take a moment to check...