Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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 -...
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...
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,...
"CPKC announces tentative eight-year deals with SMART-TD, BLET"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has announced new tentative agreements with the primary unions representing operating crews in the U.S. to consolidate 11 existing contracts...
"Ottawa mayor, Ontario transport minister 'recommit' to upload of LRT, Highway 174"
"Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria have "recommitted" to the upload of the O-Train and Highway 174 from the City of Ottawa to...
"US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements"
"US Transportation Department Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 1.1 billion USD investment into improving safety infrastructure at railroad crossings throughout the...
"Politics Insider: Canada will launch sovereign wealth fund, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will launch its first ever national sovereign wealth fund, an investment vehicle he says will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of...