Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Alberta's passenger rail plan faces another delay after missed summer 2025 deadline"
"Alberta's anticipated passenger rail master plan, which was set to be released in the summer of 2025, has been delayed again. The province's goal to develop a 15-year...
"Hyundai Rotem to build new light-rail vehicles for Edmonton"
"Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has signed a contract to build 32 light rail vehicles for the Edmonton Transit Service, its second order for Edmonton. The contract was...
"No inquiry on Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Doug Ford says as line set to open"
"After years and years of waiting, the moment is finally night. However, those hoping for a public inquiry into what took so long to open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be...
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 -...
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 -...
"CN to move some CSX traffic; CSX to sell Ontario line to CN"
"The Class 1s cotninue to forge track-sharing or haulage agreements aimed at speeding up traffic. New case in point: Canadian National Railway Co and CSX Transportation...
"Tariff war cost Canadian Pacific $200M over past year, CEO says"
"Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has suffered a $200-million blow from the ongoing tariff war set off by the United States, said CEO Keith Creel, who nonetheless remained...
"Northlander Train Nears Return as Work Along Corridor Begins to Wrap Up"
"The Ford government says its long-held promise to return the Northlander train service from Toronto through cottage country to Timmins, Ont., is almost complete....
"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...
"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...
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...