Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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 -...
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...
"Test run through region shows return of Northlander is on track"
"The beginning of a new era was marked in Washago and Gravenhurst on Tuesday, as the inaugural pre-passenger test run of the Ontario northland Railway Northlander rumbled...
"VIA Rail invests $150M to modernize sleeper car fleet"
"VIA Rail Canada announced it is investing $150 million in a major modernization program for its entire fleet of 56 Chatêau and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years....
"SEPTA purchases coach cars from Canada to help boost Regional Rail service"
"In an effort to boost Regional Rail service, SEPTA has purchased two dozen rail cars from Canada. The transit agency announced in a news release that they have purchased 24...
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 -...