Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Amtrak Cascades suspends some service between Seattle and Canada because of flooding"
"Amtrak Cascades is alerting passengers that flooding due to the atmospheric river that's hitting Washington is causing some service disruptions. Because of the level of the...
"Ontario ruling forces railways to pay drainage costs "
"The Ontario Drainage Referee ruled that federal railways are subject to Ontario's Drainage Act and must pay like all landlords. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent launched a...
"Kirsten Hillman, Canada's lead trade negotiator and ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new year"
"Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States and the country's chief negotiator on U.S. trade, plans to leave the job in the new year. Her resignation would...
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...
Share Your Feedback - Complete the CARS End-of-Year Member Survey
Complete the CARS End-of-year Member survey As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of...
Save the Date: National Railway Day 2026
Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...
"Ontario Opening New Finch West LRT"
The Ontario government is celebrating the official opening of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, marking a major milestone in the province's plan to protect...
"VIA Rail launches three-year accessibility plan"
National passenger operator VIA Rail has launched its 2026-2029 accessibility plan, developed with specialist partners and people with disabilities to make its network,...
"CPKC takes delivery of 100th new ET44AC from Wabtec"
Canadian Pacific Kansas City said today that it has taken delivery fo the 100th and final ET44AC in its order from Wabtec. CP No. 7549 was delivered last week, the railroad...
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...
Share Your Feedback - Complete the CARS End-of-Year Member Survey
Complete the CARS End-of-year Member survey As we wrap up 2025, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in shaping the future of the Canadian Association of...
Save the Date: National Railway Day 2026
Mark your calendars! The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is excited to announce that National Railway Day 2026 will take place on November 5–6, 2026, in...