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Save the Date: National Railway Day 2026
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta . This...
Share Your Feedback - Complete the CARS End-of-Year Member Survey
As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS). Please take a few...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"CPKC takes delivery of 100th new ET44AC from Wabtec"
Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today that it has taken delivery fo the 100th and final ET44AC in its order from Wabtec. CP No. 7549 was delivered last week, the railroad...
"VIA Rail launches three-year accessibility plan"
National passenger operator VIA Rail has launched its 2026-2029 accessibility plan, developed with specialist partners and people with disabilities to make its network,...
"Ontario Opening New Finch West LRT"
The Ontario government is celebrating the official opening of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, marking a major milestone in the province's plan to protect...
Save the Date: National Railway Day 2026
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta . This...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
Share Your Feedback - Complete the CARS End-of-Year Member Survey
As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS). Please take a few...
"Calgary to Banff rail proponents submit plan for federal major project status"
"Champions of a plan to build a hydrogen-driven passenger rail line from Calgary's airport to Banff are hoping their vision will be included among Canada's nation-building...
"Alstom shelves hydrogen development"
"ALSTOM has confirmed that development of hydrogen-powered trains has been "put on hold" due to the wirthdrawl of state gunding, while the company's CEO, Henri...