Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Carney government details plans to change Commons committees"
"The federal government is proceeding with its plan to increase its influence over House of Commons committees now that it has reached majority status after a series of...
"First Look: Calgary's Green Line LRVs"
"According to the City of Calgary, the first vehicle is about 40% complete and is expected to be finished in Q3 2026. A second vehicle is in the early stage of manufacturing....
"$4.7 Billion to Be Invested into Amtrak's Northeast Corridor"
"The United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 4.7 billion USD investment into rail projects along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. The investment is...
Signal Launches Monitoring for Canadian Rail Fatigue
Signal Software has launched a monitoring system to help Canadian rail operators manage fatigue risk. The system also tracks compliance with Transport Canada's Duty and Rest...
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...
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 -...
Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking Funding for Rail Suppliers
Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting manufacturing priorities,...
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...
"Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs"
"When President Trump unveiled his sprawling global tariffs last spring, he boasted that they would generate windfall profits and "make America wealthy again." But after...
"Canada to host September summit in Toronto to help draw billions in foreign investment, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney is inviting more than 100 of the world's largest investors to a summit in Toronto in September as Ottawa expands its pitch to attract more foreign...
"Federal Liberals propose railway to connect Maritime hubs"
"The federal Liberals have adopted a plan for a Maritime Railway Corridor into their official party policy that would link Saint John to Halifax with a... (Mandin & Lau ,...
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...