Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"STM releases 2025 Activity Report"
"The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has released its 2025 Activity Report, which includes modernizing its practices to protect its mission in the face of changing...
"FTA: $28.5MM for 'More Family Friendly, Affordable' Mass Transit"
" The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 11 announced a $28.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented (TOD)...
"CUSMA exemptions make trade war 'less of a crisis' Canada's ex-trade envoy"
"It is unlikely that the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, also known as CUSMA, will yield immediate results, Canada's former chief trade negotiator...
"Mexico trade mission launches in Toronto as businesses seek to expand ties with Canada"
"A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses, looking to expand commercial links during the two-day, two-city encounter...
"VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints"
"VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for the 2025 financial year, alongside continued operational and infrastructure pressures....
"Montreal's airport REM station will have signature 'iceberg' motif"
"The new REM light rail station at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport will have a striking iceberg design. The station, one of the most complex on the 26-station,...
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 -...
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...
"Transportation Safety Board of Canada Continues Quest for PTC-Like System After 2023 Collision of BNSF Trains"
"This week the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its report on the 2023 collision of two BNSF trains in Delta, British Columbia. The release went on to say...
"Cando Rail & Terminals Completes Acquisition of Savage Rail"
"Cando Rail & Terminals today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Savage Rail from Savage Enterprises, LLC. The mutually beneficial...
"Ottawa offers $1.5-billion in tariff relief to hard hit industries"
"The federal government is offering $1.5-billion in support to industries hit hard by protectionist U.S. tariffs, including the steel, aluminum and copper sectors. Industry...
"Kentucky Invests $3.1M in Railway Infrastructure"
"Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on April 30 announced a $3.1 million investment to fund seven infrastructure projects that will enhance the Commonwealth's railroad lines and...