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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"TSB of Canada renews call for train control in report on VIA train running red signal"
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is renewing its call for enhanced train control systems and other measures to reduce the risk of accidents following release of its...
"CPKC reports higher profit, freight revenue in 2025 despite year of trade volatility"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City posted higher profit and freight revenue for 2025, a sign that the Calgary-based railway is withstanding the trade storm unleashed by U.S....
"Ontario Begins Work on Bowmanville Go Rail Extension"
"The Ontario government has started construction on the Bowmanville Extension of GO Transit, a project that will extend the Lakeshore East Line by nearly 19 kilometres into...
"CPKC announces industry veteran Gordon Trafton appointed board vice-chair"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced today that as part of its ongoing board succession planning, Gordon Trafton, a current member of the CPKC board, has been appointed...
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...
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 -...
"5 key questions on high-speed rail as public consultations launch"
"Public consultations start Wednesday on an ambitious project being sold as a nation-building "genrational investment". But big questions remain about the planned high-speed...
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...
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 -...
"Here's why the return of Ontario's Northlander train matters to Almaguin"
"Almaguin business owners in South River are preparing for the Ontario Northlander's return. For Susanne and Dave Haney, owners of Spring Lake Manor and its surrounding...
"No plans for China free trade deal, Carney says as Trump fixates on Canada"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs...
"CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives"
"Canada Pacific Kansas City this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactueres as part of an ongoing multi-year...