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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Navigating the Rails: CARS Reflects on the Rail Industry's Journey in 2023
As the sun sets on another busy week in the world of Canadian Railway Suppliers (CARS), we take a moment to reflect on the pivotal role our organization played in the...
"Air Canada Launches Air + Rail Connections in Europe"
"Air Canada customers can now book their flights to France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and onward train journeys on one ticket, simplifying their trips and giving them...
"Hitachi Rail introduces Social Product Declaration to track environmental and social impacts of its products"
"The system was developed with EDP International and records all the work done by the suppliers across the entire value..." (Hitachi Rail, 2023) Click here for the full...
"Yorkton Mayor part of effort to switch VIA Rail service route"
"The proposal prepared for the consideration of the Government of Canada is to alter the current route of VIA Rail’s The Canadian from its current route on the.." (Daniels,...
InsideTrack Magazine | Fall/Winter 2023
Dive into the heart of Canada's rail industry with InsideTrack Magazine! Explore government relations insights, new technologies, and industry highlights. Click here for the...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail AUTOMATED TRAIN CONTROL LINE...
"Transport Canada Updating Train Brake Inspection, Safety Rules"
"Transport Canada reported that these changes are the second part of a 2022 Ministerial Order to boost cold weather brake performance, particularly on steep.." (Luczak, 2023)...
"From Startups to Giants: A Spectrum of AI Investment Opportunities in Canada"
"Canadian National Railway has partnered with Google Cloud to revamp its railway services and improve customer.." (Button, 2023) Click here for the full article Button,...
"CPKC named to 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) is proud to announce, that in its first year as a combined company, it has been named to the Dow Jones...
"REC Kicks Off “Pathway to Electrification” Workshops"
"Unlike industrial processes and other forms of transportation that appear firmly on a path to abandon fossil fuels for less problematic forms of propulsion,...
InsideTrack Podcast
CARS has now released six episodes of The InsideTrack Podcast! Catch up today! More episodes coming soon! Catch up on all the currently available episodes! Check out our new...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Asset Data Information Services Supply and Delivery of New 115 lb. Rail AUTOMATED TRAIN CONTROL LINE...