Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Ottawa, Quebec reach deal on public transit funding"
"After years of difficult negotiations, Ottawa and Quebec have reached an agreement on how new federal public transit investments will be allocated, according to...
"Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply chains after the Trump administration proposed a...
"Broadway Subway Project advances as train testing gets underway"
"Dynamic testing is underway on the Broadway Subway Project, marking the first time SkyTrain vehicles are operating on the new extension and advancing progress toward a fall...
"Class I Briefs: BNSF, CPKC"
"It includes wage increases totaling 17.5% over five years (18.8% compounded) with retroactive pay beginning July 1, 2025, as well as..." (Luczak , 2026) Click here for the...
"Northern BC pursues short line rail"
"Prince George is one of the province’s rail hubs. It receives trains from all over the nation. But CN is about to end its lease of one small piece of track between Lillooet...
"CN, CPKC report continued record grain movement in May"
"CN officials cited sustained export demand, ample grain supply and efficient operations across its network as responsible for the..." (Progressive Railroading , 2026) Click...
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 -...
Tee Up for Connection: Join Us at the 2026 CARS Annual Golf Tournament ⛳
Mark your calendars. One of the most anticipated events in the railway supply industry is back. The CARS 12th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on August 20, 2026, at...
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 -...
"Metrolinx Begins Expansion of Oakville GO Station"
"Metrolinx has started construction work to expand Oakville GO Station as part of wider upgrades aimed at improving accessibility, passenger flow and service capacity on the...
"High Level high-speed rail: Could future Edmonton bridge accommodate Alberta's proposed passenger rail?"
"In a not-too-distant future, a high-speed train could be potentially fluing over the North Saskatchewan River, says experts, connecting Downtown Edmonton to the City's...
"CPKC brings first responders together for hands-on safety event"
"In April, CPKC hosted more than 60 first responders from across Western Canada at its Ogden campus in Calgary, Alta. for two days of rail emergency response training. In...