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: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"CN to move some CSX traffic; CSX to sell Ontario line to CN"
"The Class 1s cotninue to forge track-sharing or haulage agreements aimed at speeding up traffic. New case in point: Canadian National Railway Co and CSX Transportation...
"Northlander Train Nears Return as Work Along Corridor Begins to Wrap Up"
"The Ford government says its long-held promise to return the Northlander train service from Toronto through cottage country to Timmins, Ont., is almost complete....
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and important deadlines to keep...
"CPKC announces industry veteran Gordon Trafton appointed board vice-chair"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced today that as part of its ongoing board succession planning, Gordon Trafton, a current member of the CPKC board, has been appointed...
"CPKC reports higher profit, freight revenue in 2025 despite year of trade volatility"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City posted higher profit and freight revenue for 2025, a sign that the Calgary-based railway is withstanding the trade storm unleashed by U.S....
"Ontario Begins Work on Bowmanville Go Rail Extension"
"The Ontario government has started construction on the Bowmanville Extension of GO Transit, a project that will extend the Lakeshore East Line by nearly 19 kilometres into...
"TSB of Canada renews call for train control in report on VIA train running red signal"
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is renewing its call for enhanced train control systems and other measures to reduce the risk of accidents following release of its...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: 202509004 - P00414_Fallowfield Station Platform Refurbishment - VIA Rail Canada AB-2025-007734 -...
"Here's why the return of Ontario's Northlander train matters to Almaguin"
"Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander's return. For Susanne and Dave Haney, owners of Spring Lake Manor and its surrounding...
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members about membership auto-renewal and important deadlines to keep...