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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Metrolinx Selects ETCS Level 2 for GO Transit"
"As the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between..." (Vantuono, 2024) Click here for the full article...
"Try these 10 ways to increase warehouse safety"
"Of particular concern are accidents involving collisions between forklifts or other vehicles and employees or..." (Inside Logistics Online Staff, 2024) Click here for the...
Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS
Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite you to explore the...
"Calgary Eyeopener with Loren McGinnis, Angela Knight"
"As the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between..." (Calgary Eyeopener, 2024) Click here for the full...
Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership
Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not just individuals? Let's take...
"Alberta government to spend $9M to look into expansion of rail passenger service"
"Expanding rail service has been discussed extensively for the past 15 years in Alberta but Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is now with record population...
Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS
Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite you to explore the...
Announcing Rick McLellan as a Speaker at NRD24: Celebrating a Decade of Railway Innovation
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Rick McLellan, President of Genesee & Wyoming Canada, will be joining us as a speaker at National Railway Day 2024 (NRD24)! With an...
"Via Rail unveils new early morning train, daily service between Toronto, Ottawa"
"The railway company says the new 641 train will leave Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arrive in Toronto..." (Eltherington, 2024) Click here for the full article Eltherington,...
"'A good old girl': Restored steam locomotive chugging its way across North America"
"The Canadian Pacific train — also known as The Empress — was built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works. CPKC Rail said they drove the ceremonial final spike in the project...
Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership
Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not just individuals? Let's take...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering Services- Railway Crossing Improvements...