Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
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...
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...
"The Port of Montreal, QSL and Oceanex collaborate to create a domestic green corridor"
"This corridor will make it possible to green one of Eastern Canada's busiest shipping routes, used daily between the Port of Montreal and the Port of St. John's, and served...
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...
"2023 Was a Very Good Year — Really!"
"Take a look at the positives: Rail freight traffic is recovering. Service is improving. Railroad workers now have much-deserved paid sick leave, on top of paid days off that...
"Brighter Days Ahead"
"Earning a decent return on investment. Improving public confidence in, and understanding of, the important things we do for the ..." (Vantuono, 2023) Click here for the full...
"Canada Launches National Supply Chain Office
"Among the other 20 actions recommended in the report were easing port congestion; addressing labor shortages and employee retention; protecting corridors, border crossings...
"Millbrook First Nation, logistics firm partnering to build shipping terminal in central N.S."
"The facility is meant to improve the flow of cargo through the Port of Halifax and reduce congestion on downtown streets caused by..." (Rhodes, 2023) Click here for the full...
"Patriot Rail Acquires HYDRA"
"According to Patriot Rail’s Dec. 4 announcement, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based short line holding company and HYDRA have built over 10-plus years “a strong partnership to...
"Hydrogen – An emerging and promising industry for Alberta and Saskatchewan"
"Despite being the smallest element, hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and is the most abundant element in..." (Collopy, Eccleston, & Troyer, 2023) Click...
"Roundtable at COP28 to address logistics emissions"
"Pledge and Smart Freight Centre are hosting a round table in Dubai, UAE, during COP28, the United Nations climate conference, to bring together carriers, freight forwarders,...
Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) Honours Randy Pocrnick with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Ottawa, ON, December 1st, 2023 — The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is proud to announce that Randy Pocrnick has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime...