Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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...
"In Canada, Alstom opens new opportunities for Indigenous-owned busiensses and launches dedicated supplier registration portal"
"As part of its ongoing commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, ALstom is launching a dedicated registration portal for Indigenous-owned businesses to...
"Stadler and Metra Present Battery-Electric FLIRT Train at APTA EXPO"
"Stadler and Chicago commuter rail operator Metra have presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026. Metra ordered eight...
"Amtrak awards more than $4.1 million in Community Investment Program funding as construction advances on B&P Tunnel Replacement Program"
"Amtrak has awarded more than $4.1 million in funding to 11 West and Central Baltimore organizations to support workforce training, neighborhood improvements, youth programs,...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at: