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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"REM light rail on South Shore could launch 'within 30 to 45 days'"
"The developers of the REM light rail project say they are ready to carry out the final phase of testing on the section of rail between Brossard, on Montreal's South Shore,...
"Apollo Strengthens Global Presence with Strategic Expansion into Canada; Appoints Industry Veteran Tim McCreight as VP of Business Development"
"This appointment marks a significant step in Apollo's strategic expansion in Canada, drawing on national cybersecurity expertise to better serve the..." (Apollo Information...
"Metrolinx selects Bowmanville Construction Partners as construction manager for Bowmanville Extension project"
"Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP) as the construction manager that will help inform the detailed design and provide construction..." (Metrolinx,...
"Celebrating 10 years of International Women in Engineering Day"
"INWED is an event for female engineers and allies who wish to strive and ensure their organization is doing everything possible to be..." (Ross, 2023) Click here for the...
Fun Fact Friday
In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, here is today's fun fact! Did you know that... "Women currently constitute nearly 12% of all registered engineers...
"CPKC, CSX Partner to Develop Additional Hydrogen Locomotives"
"As an initial step in the collaboration, CSX says it plans to convert one of its diesel locomotives using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by..." (Worrell, 2023) Click...
"NARS honors Ottensmeyer with lifetime achievement award"
"The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) recently awarded former Kansas City Southern President and CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer with..." (Progressive Railroading...
"Women in Engineering Day 2023: breaking barriers and empowering innovation"
"By embracing diversity, the engineering industry can gain access to a broader range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas and is, therefore, able to..." (Cole, 2023) Click...
National Railway Day 2023: Registration Now Open!
The CARS Team invites you to National Railway Day 2023 , on November 7th, 2023, at the Fairmont Château Laurier , in Ottawa, Ontario! Join us for # NRD23 where you can...
CARS Awards 2023 - Nominations Due in 71 Business Days!
Each year CARS presents awards to outstanding CARS members during the National Railway Day Closing Dinner. The three (3) awards are as follows: Safety Award Innovation Award...
CARS Announces 9th Annual Golf Tournament Will Support Freedom Dog Rescue
Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) Announces 9th Annual Golf Tournament Will Support Freedom Dog Rescue Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian...
CARS Announces 9th Annual Golf Tournament Will Support Freedom Dog Rescue
Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) Announces 9th Annual Golf Tournament Will Support Freedom Dog Rescue Beaconsfield, Quebec - June 13, 2023 - The Canadian...