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"Cold Rush for CPKC"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City's (CPKC) tri-national network is paying off for communities fortunate enough to be within spur distance. Rising 150 feet into the big sky around...
"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...
"CPKC says FRA is open to automated and streamlined track and train inspections"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City executives say they are encouraged by discussions with the Federal Railroad Administration about rolling out new track and train inspection...
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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,...
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...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"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...
"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'...
"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...
"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...
