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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Canada and TransLink invest in traction power system upgrades across Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain Network"
"Traction power equipment replacements are underway to maintain safe and reliable SkyTrain operations across Metro Vancouver, following a combined investment of more than...
"VIA Rail Canada CEO to step down"
"VIA Rail Canada CEO Mario Péloquin is stepping down, Canadian Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced. In a Tuesday, Dec. 16, statement, MacKinnon said he accepted...
"Trump official signals support for trade deal with Canada, Mexico"
"U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that he supports keeping the U.S. in the Trade accord with Canada and Mexico, acknowledging in closed-door briefings with...
"Van Elle finds buyer for loss-making Canadian arm"
"Piling specialist Van Elle has struck a deal to offload its Canadian business just two years after entering the market, in a move that draws a line under mounting losses...
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...
"NS and CPKC are trying to iron out differences over Meridian Speedway"
"Norfolk Southern told federal regulators this week that it hopes to smooth over its dispute with Canadian Pacific Kansas City regarding the operations over their joint...
"Braking Through the Cold: NRC Innovation Keeps Canada's Railways Moving"
"To address unknowns about performance in Canada's colder northern climate, additional testing was needed. To fill this gap, reserchers from the National Research Council of...
"Full speed ahead: Ottawa-Montreal chosen as starting point for Alto High-Speed Rail"
"The Alto High-Speed Rail project will be one of Canada's largest infrastructure investments in decades. Building the first high-speed rail network in Canada will turbocharge...
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...