Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Calgary Transit terminates two-car CTrain pilot on weekends"
"Calgary Transit quickly abandoned its pilot project last spring to operate two-car CTrain service on weekends and holidays. While the program was initially revised after one...
"Carney weighs trip to Washington next week as trade talks stall"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney is weighing attending the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, a trip that would offer an opportunity to meet with Donald Trump....
"Federal government to expedite Alto, Canada's first high-speed rail project "
"Construction on one of the most ambitious and expensive transportation infrastructure projects to ever be undertaken in Canadian history is now targeted to begin before the...
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 T06DL25720 - Request...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
"Durham GO riders call for return of express train 4 years after service was paused"
"Commuters in Durham Region are calling for the return of express trains on the Lakeshore East GO line, four years after the service was paused for contruction. The express...
"CPKC recognizes grain elevators for excellence in safety and efficiency"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has named G3 Canada Limited and Bartlett Grain Company as the recipients of its annual Elevator of the Year awards for the 2024-2025 crop year....
"Alto and Cadence to begin outreach to steel industry in support of Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project"
"Alto and its private developer partner Cadence are initiating outreach to Canada's steel industry to better understand its interest, capacity and readiness to supply this...
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 T06DL25720 - Request...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
"Canada's 2025 budget lays the track for Calgary-Banff Rail and downtown renewal"
"The 2025 federal budget, branded as the Canada Strong Budget, renews Canada's commitment to infrastructure that boosts productivity, strengthens regional economies and...
"Port of Churchill, Hudson Bay Railway get $51M in provincial money toward improvements"
"Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrate the Hudson Bay Railway line as the federal and provincial government officials met in Winnipeg Sunday to...