Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Northlander train service announces expected fares"
"The anticipated launch fares for the Northlander train will be around 10 per cent above the standard rate of travel on the existing Ontario Northland bus service. The...
"Liberals secure majority government with sweep of three by-elections"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday's by-elections and full control of the House of Commons. Liberal...
"Canada's labour ministers agree to 'harmonize' some workplace safety standards"
"Canada's provinces and territories plan to create a single nationwide standard for workplace training that Ontario's labour minister touts as a "one Canada, one standard"...
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
Get Ahead of the Crowd at NRD26
Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the Canadian rail industry...
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 -...
"Rail company eyes former BC Rail corridor"
"A U.S.- based short-line operator is conducting due diligence on the Squamish-to-100 Mile House corridor, with a coalition pushing to preserve the line before a July 11...
"Former Negotiator Says Time Favours Canada in USMCA Talks"
"Pressure on the U.S. economy is building, and Canada can likely get the best outcome in trade negotiations by waiting, according to the former Canadian negotiator who helped...
"Feds launch $51B fund to accelerate infrastructure projects across the country"
"The Government of Canada has officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund and detailed its first projects, totalling $300 million in construction spending. The...
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
Get Ahead of the Crowd at NRD26
Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the Canadian rail industry...
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 -...