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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"CN recognizes Southern Railway of BC for strong collaboration"
"CN named Southern Railway of British Columbia Ltd. (SRY) the recipient of its 2025 Brandon Rudnikoff Short Line Partner of the Year Award at the CN Short Line Conference in...
"U.S. declines CUSMA renewal, cites deal's 'shortcomings'"
"The trilateral trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico known as CUSMA, will enter an annual review process, as U.S. officials opted not to extend the...
"Transit Briefs: Calif. Executive Order, MBTA'"
"Governor Gavin Newson sings an executive order to accelerate new technologies and services for California's local tranist and passenger rail networks throughout the state....
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 -...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
"Broadway Subway station entrance buildings begin to take shape above ground"
"With roughly 18 months to go until opening day, there are more major visual signs of progress on the Broadway Subway construction project, with the first few standalone...
"Feds name first 3 infrastructure projects for potential fast-track approvals"
"The Government of Canada announced it is initiating the process toward potential listing of three major projects - the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project, the Grays Bay Road...
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 -...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...
"Canada's former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U.S. midterms"
"Canada's former chief trade negotiator said Monday he doesn't expect Ottawa to reach a tariff deal with Washington before the U.S. midterm elections. Steve Verheul told an...
"Hamilton opens street railway maintenance and storage facility"
"The City of Hamilton has opened the new Birch Transit Centre, a $390.4-million Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) maintenance and storage facility designed to support the...."...
"Rail companies investing millions in Maine as cross-border freight traffic grows"
"The state sits in between Canadian cities such as Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City to the west, and growing shipping container ports in...." (Walztoni , 2026) Click here for...