Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Alcohol, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report"
"Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the...
Get Ahead of the Crowd at NRD26
Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the Canadian rail industry...
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 Office Easter Long Weekend Closure Notice
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) office will be closed for Easter long weekend. Our office clsoure will take place from Friday, April 3 through Monday,...
"Ontario's 2026 budget sees deficit hit $13.8B amid looming global instability"
"The spectre of worldwide instability looms large in Ontario's 2026 budget, which includes a small business income tax cut alongside a temporary reprieve on HST for buyers of...
Get Ahead of the Crowd at NRD26
Planning is well underway for National Railway Day 2026 (NRD26), and excitement is already building for one of the most important events on the Canadian rail industry...
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 -...
"City of Ottawa taps former TTC boss to head up OC Transpo"
"A former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is coming to Ottawa to lead OC Transpo, the city has announced. City Manager Wendy Stephanson told city council in a...
"CPKC, Canadian National schedule annual shareholder meetings"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National have scheduled their annual shareholders' meetings, the companies have announced. CPKC's meeting will be held online on...
"House T&I Committee Chair Sam Graves to Retire"
"U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who has served as House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair since 2023, has announced he will retire from Congress in January, at...
Friday Trackside: Momentum, Connection, and a Look Ahead
As the week winds down and many of us take a moment to come up for air, it is a good time to reflect on the momentum we are seeing across the Canadian rail supply community...
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 -...