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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Toronto urged to hand contract for subway cars to Ontario company"
"The Ford government is pushing the province's largest city to consider handing a major subway contract to an Ontario company, bypassing the competitive bidding process, amid...
"Manitoba Premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port"
"Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed an openness Tuesday to a potential second port on Hudson Bay as a tool to help ramp up trade with Europe amid trade disputes with the...
"Capitalize on opportunity for change, say business leaders"
"Tracy Robinson, the chief executive officer of Canadian National Railway, said productivity data shows Canada is falling farther behind its competitors. Add in the global...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: RFP 2025 014 - Rail Grinding Services - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission 202409007 -...
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,...
"High-speed trains and trade talks: Premier Danielle Smith makes the rounds in Japan and Korea"
"Premier Danielle Smith is almost through with her week of meetings in Japan and South Korea which she hopes will grow Alberta's energy and agricultural markets in Asia. Her...
CARS Student Membership
Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
"Google Wallet can now tell you if your train is on time"
"Google Wallet can now reportedly inform you about your train times with real-time status updates, so you'll never be left wondering whether or not you'll make it to wherever...
"Raised tracks and a new platform: What it will take to build Waterloo region's new transit hub"
"Construction of Waterloo region's new transit hub is set to begin in March 2026. The Transit hub at the corner of King Street W. and Victoria Street N. has been more than a...
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,...
"STM Won't be Adding More Elevators to Metro Stations Citing Lack of Funding"
"The elevators inaugurated at the Atwater Metro station earlier this week will be the last universal accessibility project taken on by Montreal's public transit authority in...