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"No plans for China free trade deal, Carney says as Trump fixates on Canada"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs...
"Here's why the return of Ontario's Northlander train matters to Almaguin"
"Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander's return. For Susanne and Dave Haney, owners of Spring Lake Manor and its surrounding...
"5 key questions on high-speed rail as public consultations launch"
"Public consultations start Wednesday on an ambitious project being sold as a nation-building "genrational investment". But big questions remain about the planned high-speed...
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 -...
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
"ABB Canada powering grid resilience and rail innovation for an efficient and sustainable future"
"Every day, millions of Canadians board trains powered by technology they'll never see - advanced electrical systems engineered in Montreal that are quietly revolutionaizing...
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
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 -...
"High-speed rail line could see long tunnels beneath Montreal, Toronto"
"A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City will include tunnels in Montreal and possibly Toronto, says the Crown corporation overseeing the undertaking,...
"CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives"
"Canada Pacific Kansas City this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactueres as part of an ongoing multi-year...
"All-new Amtrak trains to debut in time for the World Cup"
"Brand-new Amtrak trains are set to make their debut in time to transport passengers to the World Cup host cities of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. In 2026, eight new Airo...
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 -...