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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"AAR: North American Rail Volume Up Through Week 4"
"According to the AAR, U.S. Class I railroads hauled 454,797 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending Jan. 25, 2025, a 2.5% decrease over the same week last..."...
Save the Date: CARS 11th Annual Golf Tournament!
🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for a Day of Golf & Networking! ⛳ Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to invite you to our 11th Annual Golf...
Empowering the Future of Rail: Apply for CARS Scholarships Today!
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is thrilled to support the next generation of rail industry professionals through two exceptional scholarship...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES & AUXILIARY HORNS...
Fuel Your Success with CARS: Join the Railway Revolution Today!
Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to unparalleled opportunities,...
"voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Partners With Sonneville AG"
"Additionally, the partnership is designed to increase the availability of the product so it can reach key..." (McLawhorn , 2025) Click here for the full article McLawhorn,...
"CN Rail strike averted as tentative deal reached with signal workers’ union"
"A possible Canadian National Railway strike was avoided after the railroad company reached a tentative agreement with the union representing signal and..." (Casaletto ,...
"Canadian Rail Industry Achieves Significant Economic and Safety Gains"
"This in-depth analysis reviews the rail sector’s performance over the last decade, emphasizing key economic and..." (railway supply , 2025) Click here for the full article...
"Chemicals industry, freight rails brace for Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico"
"U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico is back in the crosshairs of the second Trump administration, with the threat made by President Trump to place 25% tariffs on goods from...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25032 - REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLIES & AUXILIARY HORNS...
"Investigation into Alberta train derailment shows track was in 'deteriorated condition'"
"The report, released Wednesday, shows the track structure was in a deteriorated condition that made it more susceptible to..." (CBC News , 2025) Click here for the full...
Tickets for the 2025 CN | CARS Breakfast close this Friday!
Start this busy day with industry insights and valuable connections at the CN | CARS Breakfast, one of the most anticipated events of the year. đź“… Date: Friday, February 7th,...