Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Canadian government to provide more than $1.1 billion for rail transit in Quebec City, Montreal"
"The funding, announced Saturday, March 22, includes Ca$332.3 million for the Quebec City Tramway and more than CA$650 million for the Metro Blue Line, as well as CA$202.8...
"Rocky Mountaineer's US Operation to become Canyon Spirit"
"Canadian and US luxury rail operator Rocky Mountaineer is to expand its Rockies to the Red Rocks route for the 2026 season, and rebrand its US operation from Rocky...
"Support for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill Canada"
"The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Honourable Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
CARS Student Membership
Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career...
Fuel Your Success with CARS: Join the Railway Revolution Today!
Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to unparalleled opportunities,...
Fuel Your Success with CARS: Join the Railway Revolution Today!
Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to unparalleled opportunities,...
CARS Student Membership
Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
Ontario Cabinet Update - Key Ministers and Industry Outlook
Following the Ontario provincial election on February 27, 2025, Premier Doug Ford has announced his new Cabinet. Earlier today, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant...
"USDOT, TC: Only DOT-117 Tank Cars Allowed After May 1"
"The U.S. and Canadian governments have enacted legislation updating the phaseout date of all tank cars used for the rail transport of flammable liquids, except DOT-117J...
"White House forces out CEO of passenger railroad Amtrak"
"The White House this week forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Garner to step down as the head of the U.S. passenger railroad after President Donald Trump sought the changes... ”...