Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"VIA Rail Begins Constructing Montréal Assembly and Maintenance Facility"
"VIA Rail Canada has begun constructing a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, Québec, to support the introduction of its new pan-Canadian fleet. The...
"Major construction contract awarded for Grimsby GO Station"
"The Ontario government has awarded a contract for major construction on Grimsby GO Station, with the awarding of the major construction contract to the Kenaidan Murphy Joint...
"Northwest Ont. MP pitching regional return of passenger rail"
"One Thunder Bay MP says he's reached out to start talks with rail companies after his party leader opened the door to the possible return of passenger rail services to the...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"DP World Vancouver expansion increases terminal capacity, waterfront hours"
"A new report by KPMG for the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association highlights DP World's terminal expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a driver for both trade...
"Mathieu Paquette Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail"
"VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) welcomes the appointment by the Government of Canada of Mathieu Paquette as President and Chief Executive Officer from a five-year term. Mr....
"Feds table bill to make Defence Investment Agency a Crown corporation"
"The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-40: Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector , to establish the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) as a Crown corporation. This reform...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"Canada and Alberta to Explore High-Speed Rail Between Calgary and Edmonton"
"The government of Canada and Alberta have agreed to collaborate on a potential high-speed rail connection between Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. This agreement will...
"CPKC Issues Winter Contingency Report"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has released its 2026-2027 winter plan, outlining the contingencies it has put in place to enable the safe transportation of grain, along...
"How GTA transit leaders plan to deliver a world class network"
"As the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) undergoes a historical infrastructure expansion, regional transit leaders are shifting focus from construction price ags to long-term...
"PQ in Power, CAQ wiped off the map: Key Takeaways from Quebec's election"
"Quebec's electoral map has been completely redrawn, with the Parti Québécois securing enough seats to form a minority government. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon succeeded in...