Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"CPKC announces tentative eight-year deals with SMART-TD, BLET"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City has announced new tentative agreements with the primary unions representing operating crews in the U.S. to consolidate 11 existing contracts...
"Ottawa mayor, Ontario transport minister 'recommit' to upload of LRT, Highway 174"
"Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria have "recommitted" to the upload of the O-Train and Highway 174 from the City of Ottawa to...
"US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements"
"US Transportation Department Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 1.1 billion USD investment into improving safety infrastructure at railroad crossings throughout the...
"Politics Insider: Canada will launch sovereign wealth fund, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will launch its first ever national sovereign wealth fund, an investment vehicle he says will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of...
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 -...
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...
Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking Funding for Rail Suppliers
Funding is one of the most underutilized growth tools in the rail supply sector. With tariff pressures, global competition, and shifting manufacturing priorities,...
"Carney government details plans to change Commons committees"
"The federal government is proceeding with its plan to increase its influence over House of Commons committees now that it has reached majority status after a series of...
"First Look: Calgary's Green Line LRVs"
"According to the City of Calgary, the first vehicle is about 40% complete and is expected to be finished in Q3 2026. A second vehicle is in the early stage of manufacturing....
"$4.7 Billion to Be Invested into Amtrak's Northeast Corridor"
"The United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 4.7 billion USD investment into rail projects along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. The investment is...
Signal Launches Monitoring for Canadian Rail Fatigue
Signal Software has launched a monitoring system to help Canadian rail operators manage fatigue risk. The system also tracks compliance with Transport Canada's Duty and Rest...
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...