Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"CTC approves $2 billion in SB-1 funding including $433.6 million for transit projects"
"The CTC says the SCCP is designed to reduce congestion in highly traveled and highly congested corridors through... (Wanek-Libman, 2020) Click here for full article...
"B.C. Transit, TransLink, BC Ferries getting more than $1B in pandemic relief funds"
"Joyce Murray, the federal digital government minister, says the agreement will help the public transit providers cover revenue and... (The Canadian Press, 2020) Click here...
"VIA Rail’s Procurement Process to Modernize Maintenance Centres in Montréal And Toronto Moves to Second Phase"
"Following the Request for qualifications, launched in January 2020, five companies have been selected to participate... (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here for full article...
"CN Recognized with Prestigious ‘A’ Score for Climate Change"
"CN was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data reported by... (CN, 2020) Click here for...
"CDP recognizes CP for its leadership on climate action with an A- rating for climate disclosure"
"This accomplishment represents a significant milestone in CP's journey to integrate climate-related risks and... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article References: CP....
Weekly Members Spotlight
Each week CARS is shining a spotlight on our amazing members! This week CARS directed the spotlight on Timken Canada LP and Thermon Heating Systems Inc. ------- Take a moment...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of National Cookie Day, here is today's Cookie Fun Fact! Did you know that... "The first cookie dates back to the 7th Century AD in Persia, which is now Iran....
"2020: A Key Year For Accessibility At Via Rail"
"Despite the pandemic, 2020 has marked a turning point for accessibility at VIA Rail. Across the organization, our teams have... (VIA Rail, 2020) Click here for full article...
"CP raises over $400,000 for homeless veterans at modified annual Spin for a Veteran event"
"This year's event was held November 9 and 10, and raised over $400,000, double the original goal of $200,000, bringing the total... (CP, 2020) Click here for full article...
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
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
"CP and Hapag-Lloyd extend rail transportation agreement; add Port of Saint John service"
"CP regained access to the Port of Saint John in June 2020 with the acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway and through connections with the... (CP, 2020) Click...