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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Rail Gives Back: Uniting Canada’s Railway Supply Industry Through Community Service
The Canadian railway supply industry helps connect communities, move essential goods, and support economic growth from coast to coast. This December, the industry has a new...
From the Pages of Inside Track: Spotlight on Innovation and Opportunity in Canada’s Railway Supply Industry
At CARS, we are proud to showcase the people, projects, and innovations that are helping shape the future of Canada's railway supply industry. One of the best ways we do that...
"TSB calls for new process to identify deteriorating railcar wheels after 2023 derailment in Alberta"
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) says it has found data trends that suggest railcar wheel failures could be predicted sooner, which could help reduce the risk...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Calgary approves downtown segment of the Green Line LRT"
"Calgary City Council approved a surface alignment for the Downtown Segment of the Green Line LRT. Leveraging the design and functionality of the new fleet of low-floor...
"Feds, CRD earmark $2.2M for Langford to Vic West rail study"
"The federal government and Capital Regional District have promised more than $2.2 million combined in funding for another feasibility study into restoring rail between Vic...
"Canada's transport overhaul aims to break reliance on U.S. trade"
"Canada's need to expand trade with Europe and Asia is a driving force behind a major new package of regulatory and permitting reforms, the country's transportation minister...
"Rail Safety Week 2026: CPKC encourages safe behaviour at crossings and around tracks"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is reminding pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, municipalities and communities to make rail safety a priority during Rail Safety Week in...
"Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like in much of the country, it's not so simple"
"In Ontario, the province is preparing to restore Northlander passenger service between Toronto and northeastern Ontario, more than a decade after it was..." (Butler , 2026)...
"Rail Safety Week 2026: CPKC encourages safe behaviour at crossings and around tracks"
"CPKC supports Operation Lifesaver's annual campaign that reminds people to stay alert, follow warning signs and signals and make safe choices near railroad tracks and..."...
"CN Launches Rail Safety Week 2026"
"From September 21-27, CN Police Services and CN employees will be engaging with communities across North America to mark Rail Safety Week and reinforce a simple but critical...
Rail Safety Week 2026: Celebrating a Culture of Safety Across Canada's Railway Supply Industry
Every year, Rail Safety Week serves as a reminder that safety is at the heart of everything we do in the railway industry. Whether it's a railway crossing, a maintenance...