Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"VIA Rail Canada Completes Toronto Maintenance Center Modernization Project"
"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has completed the modernization of its Toronto Maintenance Center. The new facility supports the reliability, performance and longevity of the...
"Railway industry converges on Edmonton for National Railway Day 2026"
"Movers and shakers in Canada's railway industry have descended on Edmonton for a two-day event. National Railway Day 2026, hosted Wednesday and Thursday by the Canadian...
"Seattle light rail extension consultation to begin in December"
"Seattle's Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration are to publish a draft environmental impact statement for the Ballard Link Extension light rail project on...
"Infrastructure Ontario releases latest market update"
"Infrastructure Ontario announced that its November 2026 Market Update is now available, which provides the latest information on projects across IO's capital program,...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"CPKC and EVR Renew and Expand Rail Service Agreement"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today it has signed a new five-year agreement with Elk Valley Resources (EVR), expanding CPKC's share of EVR's steelmaking coal movements...
"Canadian government moves to speed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project"
"The Canadian government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project at the Port of Vancouver as a "project of national interest", clearing the way for regulatory support...
"PSPC awards contract to build new NRC campus in Ottawa"
"The Government of Canada announced it is advancing the Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) project into its next phase by exercising the full construction...
"US Invests $1.24 Billion in Rail Crossing Safety Projects"
"The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) is investing 1.24 billion USD in rail safety improvements across 37 states. It has awarded 91 grants under the Federal Railroad...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Modular construction helping to deliver Oakville GO Station renovations"
"Brantford, Ont. based ANC Modular Inc (ANC) is working with the Kenaidan Murphy joint Venture to build the new pedestrain bridges and platform access buildings for...
"Province invests in North Bay factory for concrete railroad ties"
"The Government of Ontario is investing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help RailOne Rainbow Canada Corp. build a new concrete...