Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Tariffs lead CPKC railway to lower its 2025 guidance"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration's tariffs and trade policy. The Calgary-based...
"Algoma Steel CEO asks Carney to immediately engage with Trump on steel tariffs"
"Algoma Steel Group chief executive Michael Garcia is appealing to Prime Minister Mark Carney to "immediately engage" with the Trump administration about dropping punishing...
"Canadian Transportation Agency announces railway price indices for 2025-2026 crop year"
"The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways - key metrics used to determine railways'...
"Startup aims to capture carbon from diesel locomotive exhaust"
"Add carbon capture to the list of potential ways railroads could reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their fleets of diesel-electric locomotives. Remora, a...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission 202409007 -...
CARS Student Membership
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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,...
"Barrie, Bradford, Newmarket line GO train services paused over the weekend, plus closure of major Barrie road for service work"
"Metrolinx announced it has to close the tracks along the Barrie line on April 26 and 27, and also May 3 and 4. It's part of ongoing construction to expand the GO Transit...
"Toronto urged to hand contract for subway cars to Ontario company"
"The Ford government is pushing the province's largest city to consider handing a major subway contract to an Ontario company, bypassing the competitive bidding process, amid...
"Room to Grow: CPKC designates nine Site Ready industrial development locations"
"Canada Pacific Kansas City said today it has certified its first nine specially-designated Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, all uniquely positioned for...
"Carney vows to govern for all Canadians after winning election upended by Trump"
"Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President...
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...