Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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...
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...
"CPKC to serve new gypsum plant in Alberta"
"CPKC will soon begin serving a new gypsum wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. Slated to open before summer, CGC Inc.'s 220,000-square-foot plant will...
"FRA holds first-ever rail technology summit"
"Yesterday, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hosted its inaugural Riah Tech Summit in Washington, D.C., to highlight innovative technologies and tools in the rail...
CRWS Launches Restoring the Tshiuetin Fleet: A Landmark Documentary
Canadian Railway Services (CRWS), in collaboration with Morelli Design Transport and RailGD, and in close partnership with Tshiuetin Rail Transportation, proudly announce the...
"With $6-billion boost, Ottawa hopes to shore up labour force for its building agenda"
"Ottawa is putting $6-billion towards boosting employment in the trades in an effort to address labour shortages that risk tripping up the government's building agenda. The...
"Transport expansion plans included in Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build"
"The national and provincial governments have agreed to provide a combined $8.8B over 10 years to support infrastructure investment under the Canada-Ontario Partnership to...
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 -...