Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Five Years After Expansion, 'Rocky' Aims Big in U.S., Canada"
"Over the past 40 years, numerous companies have tried to revive the "golden age" of rail travel with mixed success. But Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, owned by...
"Alberta invests $384M to expand NAIT Advanced Skills Centre"
"The Government of Alberta announced it is investing $384 million to create 5,500 more apprenticeship training spaces at NAIT and strengthen Alberta's skilled workforce. One...
"City of Edmonton achieves major milestone for Capital Line South LRT Extension"
"The City of Edmonton and Ledcor, the Design-Build contractor for the Capital Line South LRT Extension project, are pleased to announce the successful installation of bridge...
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 -...
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
"STM releases 2025 Activity Report"
"The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has released its 2025 Activity Report, which includes modernizing its practices to protect its mission in the face of changing...
"FTA: $28.5MM for 'More Family Friendly, Affordable' Mass Transit"
" The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 11 announced a $28.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented (TOD)...
"CUSMA exemptions make trade war 'less of a crisis' Canada's ex-trade envoy"
"It is unlikely that the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, also known as CUSMA, will yield immediate results, Canada's former chief trade negotiator...
"CN Expands Rail-Ready Sites Across U.S."
"Across North America, demand for rail-served industrial sites is rising as manufacturers and logistics operators look to strengthen supply chains, reduce freight cost, and...
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 -...
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
"Mexico trade mission launches in Toronto as businesses seek to expand ties with Canada"
"A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses, looking to expand commercial links during the two-day, two-city encounter...