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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Hyundai Rotem delivers first light rail vehicle for Edmonton"
"Hyundai Rotem has delivered the first of 46 light rail vehicles (LRVs) ordered for the Valley Line West project in Edmonton, Canada. The seven-section low-floor tram, which...
"Ups and downs for Canada's two major railways during 2024-25 crop year"
"Canadian National Railway moved a record volume of grain in 2024-25. The company transported 31 million tonnes of grain and processed grain products for the crop year that...
"Americold opens $100M food hub in Kansas City"
"Cold storage provider Americold announced Tuesday that it has opened a 335,000-square-foot import-export hub in Kansas City, Missouri. The company partnered with Class 1...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV Bid NO. T06AE25470 -...
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...
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...
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,...
"Calgary mayor calls for federal help in fast-tracking Prairie Economic Gateway project"
"Calgary's mayor wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to designated proposed Prairie Economic Gateway as a project of national interest in order to get the industrial hub built...
"Contract Awarded for the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnelling Project"
"Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $1.4 billion to North End Connectors to design, build and finance the advance tunnelling...
"Jasper wants more Edmonton passenger train links, but is it a railroad to nowhere?"
"Earlier this week, Jasper's municipal council unanimously passed a motion to ask the province to make an Edmonton-Jasper run a priority in the Passenger Master Rail Plan....
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV Bid NO. T06AE25470 -...
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...