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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Northlander Train Nears Return as Work Along Corridor Begins to Wrap Up"
"The Ford government says its long-held promise to return the Northlander train service from Toronto through cottage country to Timmins, Ont., is almost complete....
"Tariff war cost Canadian Pacific $200M over past year, CEO says"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has suffered a $200-million blow from the ongoing tariff war set off by the United States, said CEO Keith Creel, who nonetheless remained...
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 Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
"CPKC announces industry veteran Gordon Trafton appointed board vice-chair"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced today that as part of its ongoing board succession planning, Gordon Trafton, a current member of the CPKC board, has been appointed...
"Ontario Begins Work on Bowmanville Go Rail Extension"
"The Ontario government has started construction on the Bowmanville Extension of GO Transit, a project that will extend the Lakeshore East Line by nearly 19 kilometres into...
"CPKC reports higher profit, freight revenue in 2025 despite year of trade volatility"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City posted higher profit and freight revenue for 2025, a sign that the Calgary-based railway is withstanding the trade storm unleashed by U.S....
"TSB of Canada renews call for train control in report on VIA train running red signal"
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is renewing its call for enhanced train control systems and other measures to reduce the risk of accidents following release of its...
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
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 -...
"5 key questions on high-speed rail as public consultations launch"
"Public consultations start Wednesday on an ambitious project being sold as a nation-building "genrational investment". But big questions remain about the planned high-speed...
"Here's why the return of Ontario's Northlander train matters to Almaguin"
"Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander's return. For Susanne and Dave Haney, owners of Spring Lake Manor and its surrounding...