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"Free VIA Rail Travel for Children and Youths Under Canada Strong Pass"
"Children and young people under the age of 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanies by a parent, as part of the federal government's new...
"Algoma Steel CEO asks Carney to immediately engage with Trump on steel tariffs"
"Algoma Steel Group chief executive Michael Garcia is appealing to Prime Minister Mark Carney to "immediately engage" with the Trump administration about dropping punishing...
"Canadian Transportation Agency announces railway price indices for 2025-2026 crop year"
"The Canadian Transportation Agency has set its volume-related composite price indices (VRCPI) for Canada's national railways - key metrics used to determine railways'...
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"Tariffs lead CPKC railway to lower its 2025 guidance"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration's tariffs and trade policy. The Calgary-based...
"Startup aims to capture carbon from diesel locomotive exhaust"
"Add carbon capture to the list of potential ways railroads could reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their fleets of diesel-electric locomotives. Remora, 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,...
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 -...
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...
"Carney vows to govern for all Canadians after winning election upended by Trump"
"Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President...
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,...
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 -...