Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Current Rail/Transit Bids
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"Alstom partners with Québec Universities to research smarter rail manufacturing"
"Alstom has established a research partnership with Université Laval, Université du Québec à Montréal and École de Technologie Supérieure to advance the use of artificial...
"CN: 'Prepared for Winter, Ready to Deliver'"
"CN has released its 2026-2027 Winter Plan outlining its preparations for meeting customer and stakeholder needs and supporting "safe, reliable service" in the months ahead....
"Ottawa and Alberta announce collaboration on Calgary-Edmonton high-speed plan"
"The Canadian government will collaborate with the province of Alberta in steps to explore the possibility of a high-speed rail line between Calgary and Edmonton, the federal...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: Find more at:
"Canada and Alberta to collaborate on High-Speed Rail"
"Canada and Alberta will establish a joint governance structure to guide collaboration, support planning activities and explore near-term activities to assess market interest...
"CN Opens C$750M Rail Transload Terminal in Prince Rupert"
"With global rail freight projected to expand from USD 388.5 billion in 2026 to USD 602.7 billion by 2036 at a 4.5% compound annual rate, dedicated intermodal transfer hubs...
"Canada Launches $81M Supply Chain Workforce Alliance"
"Led by Trucking HR Canada in partnership with the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA), the coalition brings together freight rail operators, motor...
“CPKC Announces C$1.8 Billion Debt Offering.”
"Until utilized for such purposes, the net proceeds may be invested in short-term investment grade securities, money market funds or..." (CPKC , 2026) “CPKC Announces C$1.8...
“Canadian Import Ban Comes into Force: The Products Barred from Entry.”
"The long list of impacted goods includes motorcycles and mopeds with petrol engines larger than 800cc, whey products and molasses, and a slew of alcoholic beverages — mainly...
CARS National Railway Day 2026: Where Canada's Rail Industry Connects, Innovates and Celebrates
Canada's railway industry continues to move forward through innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships. This November, industry leaders, suppliers, railway...
Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses and Communities You Should Know About
Navigating funding opportunities can feel overwhelming, but there are several strong programs currently available to support Canadian businesses, communities, and...