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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of Computer Science Education Week , here is today's Computer Programing Fun Fact! Did you know that... "The First Computer Programmer Was a Female Mathematician:...
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
"R. J. Corman Completes Short Line, Transload Acquisitions"
"They operate in New York and Pennsylvania (see map below), and move commodities such as sand, scrap, feed... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article References: Luczak,...
"Amtrak adds new digital payment options"
"Once logged in, customers can save their preferred digital payment method as a default payment option in... (Amtrak, 2020) Click here for full article References: Amtrak....
"City to start designing pathway on unused rail bridge"
"The city bought the rail bridge from Canadian Pacific Railway in 2005 and it is in the city's master plan for it to... (Porter, 2020) Click here for full article References:...
"Ottawa's transportation committee shows interest in 'loop' while endorsing Gatineau tram line"
"The transportation committee endorsed recommendations by Ottawa staff to support two options for bringing... (Wiling, 2020) Click here for full article References: Wiling,...
"Railway Age names Canadian Pacific’s Keith Creel Railroader of the Year 2021"
"A cover profile of Mr. Creel and his leadership at CP will appear in the... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article References: CP. (2020, November 17). Railway Age names...
"2020-2021 Intermodal Terminals Holiday Schedule"
"Please refer to the document below to access the schedules for our Intermodal Terminals during the ... (CN, 2020) Click here for full article References: CN. (2020, December...
New CARS Member: Contact Rubber Inc.
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Contact Rubber Inc. Contact Rubber is a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber molded parts, focusing on custom 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
"CTC Awards $392.4MM for 10 Freight, Passenger Rail Projects (Updated)"
"The funding comes from three programs under California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1), which provides... (Luczak, 2020) Click here for full article...
"CP proposing multi-purpose logistics park"
"The project will ensure critical infrastructure is in place in Vancouver, Canada’s largest trade gateway, to meet current and... (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2020) Click...