Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"TTC takes delivery of 60th and final new Alstom streetcar"
"The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) took delivery of its 60th new streetcar, completing the order of new streetcar vehicles purchased since 2021. The fleet expansion was...
"Subway Car Announcement Expected Thursday"
"The Ontario and Federal government will hold a news conference at Thunder Bay's Alstom plant. The continued sustainability of the city's Alstom rail car plant and hundreds...
"Consultations to begin on high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City"
"Advocates pushing for highs-eepd rail service between Toronto and Quebec City say the long-discussed project is finally moving from vision to reality, with public...
"Construction on high-speed rail linking Toronto and Quebec City to begin by 2032, CEO says"
"The chief executive officer of a planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Qubeec City says construction on the eastern and western parts of the lin is expected to...
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 Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
"Call for better passenger rail service backed by London chamber"
"The London Chamber of Commerce is backing the city's push for a dedicated passenger rail line in Southwestern Ontario. With the London region emerging as one of the...
"Railway Association of Canada Releases Rail Trends 2025 Review"
"The Railway Association of Canada has released Rail Trends 2025, a 10-year review of financial and statistical results for the Canadian railway industry. Now in its 33rd...
"CN Files Motion to Force Disclosure in UP-NS Merger Review"
"CN today announced that it has filed a motion with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to compel additional information in relation to the proposed merger agreement...
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 Membership Auto-Renewal: What You Need To Know For 2026
CARS Membership Auto-Renewal: What you need to know for 2026 As we enter the new year, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) would like to remind all members...
Jamie Lockwood as the Keynote Speaker at the 2026 CN & CARS Breakfast
We’re Thrilled to Announce Jamie Lockwood as the Keynote Speaker for the CN & CARS Breakfast! We are excited to welcome Jamie Lockwood, VP Engineering, CN, as the Keynote...