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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Funding for the relaunch of the Northlander train in Ontario after 14 years"
"The Ontario government is allocating USD 72.2 million to modernie the Northlander corridor infrastructure, which will restore passenger services on this line in northeastern...
"FAQs: What Will Train Tickets Cost for Canada's Alto High-Speed Rail Service?"
"Alto has answered the latest round of public questions about its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada. The update outlines how feedback is being gathered and how key...
"Janice Charette named Canada's chief trade negotiator with U.S."
"Mark Carney has appointed Janice Charette, a former Privy Council Clerk and high commissioner to the United Kingdom, as chief trade negotiator with the United States barely...
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 -...
"Amtrak offers first look at Airo equipment"
"Amtrak unveiled Airo, its newest fleet addition, on Tuesday with a media tour that featured an in-depth look at the interior of the shiny, feature-filled trainset that's...
"Alto Responds to Public Questions on Canada's High-Speed Rail Project"
"Alto has published responses to common questions raised during its January public consultationprocess for Canada's proposed high-speed rail network between Québec City and...
"Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island"
"At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has received construction approval. The project,...
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 -...
"Alberta's passenger rail plan faces another delay after missed summer 2025 deadline"
"Alberta's anticipated passenger rail master plan, which was set to be released in the summer of 2025, has been delayed again. The province's goal to develop a 15-year...
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 -...
"No inquiry on Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Doug Ford says as line set to open"
"After years and years of waiting, the moment is finally night. However, those hoping for a public inquiry into what took so long to open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be...
"Hyundai Rotem to build new light-rail vehicles for Edmonton"
"Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has signed a contract to build 32 light rail vehicles for the Edmonton Transit Service, its second order for Edmonton. The contract was...