Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Winnipeg Transit union calls on city to restore full bus service as ridership increases"
"Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 plan to take to the streets Wednesday to circulate a petition calling for bus operators to be..." (CBC News, 2020) Click...
"What's the safest way to travel? Your COVID-19 questions answered"
"After months of being homebound, many Canadians are itching to get moving or they're desperate to take care of some long distance..." (Ania Bessonov, 2020) Click here for...
"Canadian Grain Exports Flowing Fast As Pandemic Lock-Downs Clear Railway Space"
"Brisk crop movement in a country that relies heavily on rail is a bright spot during pandemic lockdowns, which have..." (Nickel, 2020) Click here for full article...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Cape Bretoners call for repairs to crumbling rail line"
"Eleanor Blue Morrison said the railway is falling into a state of disrepair and fixing it could help spur economic..." (Ayers, 2020) Click here for full article References:...
"Taking transit? Pick up a mask, City of Edmonton says"
"The city will distribute 500,000 masks, interim city manager Adam Laughlin told council's emergency advisory..." (Riebe, 2020) Click here for full article References: Riebe,...
"Toronto to make face coverings mandatory on public transit, will hand out 1M masks to riders"
"Mayor John Tory announced the updated regulations for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on ..." (Boisvert, 2020) Click here for full article References: Boisvert, N....
Fun Fact Friday
"The world’s most northerly sand dunes are in Athabasca Provincial Park in northwest Saskatchewan. They are 30 metres high. The Sand Hills of Saskatchewan near Moose Jaw are...
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
New CARS Member: Ekyrail Enterprises Inc.
CARS is delighted to welcome our newest member: Ekyrail Enterprises Inc. Ekyrail designs and manufactures the most advanced railway solutions to keep your business on track,...
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
"RR Mergers: OWS Rail Car Sold to Diesel Electric Services"
"Headquartered in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, OWS Rail Car and OWSA Rail Car, located in St. Clair, Mich., repair freight and tank cars. OWS provides general..." (Corselli,...