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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Applications Now Open: Join the CARS Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, and we invite qualified members to consider stepping into this...
"Test run through region shows return of Northlander is on track"
"The beginning of a new era was marked in Washago and Gravenhurst on Tuesday, as the inaugural pre-passenger test run of the Ontario northland Railway Northlander rumbled...
"VIA Rail invests $150M to modernize sleeper car fleet"
"VIA Rail Canada announced it is investing $150 million in a major modernization program for its entire fleet of 56 Chatêau and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years....
"SEPTA purchases coach cars from Canada to help boost Regional Rail service"
"In an effort to boost Regional Rail service, SEPTA has purchased two dozen rail cars from Canada. The transit agency announced in a news release that they have purchased 24...
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 -...
"GO Expansion Enters Next Major Construction Phase"
"Metrolinx's multi-year GO Expansion project, aimed at increasing capacity on the GO rail network in Greater Toronto, is entering its next stage. The work will include...
"Launch of Hurontario LRT driving Ontario's plan for enhanced fare integration"
"Two years after the Ford government launched its signature fare integration program, the eventual opening of the Hurontario LRT is driving a fresh push to expand the program...
"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
CARS Easter Long Weekend Office Closure The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) office will be closed for Easter long weekend. Our office clsoure will take place...