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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Liberal Government considering Kingston, Ont., stop for Alto high-speed rail project"
"The Liberal government is weighing a significant change for the ALTO high-speed rail project that would move the line's corridor south towards the shore of Lake Ontario....
"Sask. announces annual $1M investment for short line rail infrastructure"
"The Government of Saskatchewan has announced an annual investment of $1 million for short line rail infrastructure in the province. "Short line rail helps connect...
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...
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...
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 -...
Highlights from Our 2026 Annual General Meeting in Calgary
Last week, we were pleased to bring our community together in Calgary for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a...
"Canada’s Real-Time Rail is coming — here’s what this new payment system will mean for Canadians"
"But a new payment system set to launch in Q4 this year, Canada’s Real-Time Rail (RTR), will launch with an instantaneous single transaction value capability of up to...
"Supply Side: Alstom Canada, FreightCar America"
"Established in 2001, the PAIR program provides participating organizations with a management and reporting tool, as well as a certification process recognizing performance...
"A Steel Solution Built on Short Line Collaboration"
"Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited, known as SRY, is a key CN short line partner in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Operating in a dense urban...
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...
"Alstom keeps Canada moving, supporting local economies across the country"
"Alstom is a proudly Canadian player. Canada, the world's second-largest country, grew alongside its rail network. Today, the country’s rail industry is strong and plays a...