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"Kingston city council calls for VIA Rail to maintain, expand service"
"Kingston City council called on VIA Rail to not only maintain passenger service in eastern Ontario but expand it. Council voted unanimously Tuesday night in favour of a...
"Canada, U.S. will have bilateral trade deals alongside USMCA, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said there will be bilateral deals with the United States alongside the continental free-trade agreement, but Canada is also thinking about where...
Annual Reports from Ship and Rail Compensation Canada Tabled in Parliament
Compensating Canadians, while protecting taxpayers: Annual Reports from Ship and Rail COmpensation Canada Tabled in Parliament The 2024-2025 annual reports of Ship and Rail...
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 T06DL25720 - Request...
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...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
"Fall federal budgets to become the norm, Champagne says"
"The Liberal government is permanently shifting to tabling budgets in the fall instead of the spring, and the nov. 4 budget will aim to present future deficit spending as...
"Refrigerated and intermodal cargo: CPKC's bet in Mexico"
"Mexico's rail sector is experiencing a boom, driven both by government projects and new private investments, according to Oscar Del Cueto, president and executive...
"New rail bypass brings Northlander service a step closer to reality"
"$5.7 million and nearly a kilometre of new track later, Ontario has moved one step closer to restoring full passenger train service between Toronto and Timmins via the newly...
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...
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: T06AE25470 - Request for Bids for the Supply of Maintenance Kits for LFLRV Bid NO. T06AE25470 -...