Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Proposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels could change intermodal shipping patterns"
"A Trump administration port fee proposal designed to boost the U.S. shipbuilding industry could potentially scramble international intermodal traffic, shift some container...
"White House says to expect reciprocal tariffs Wednesday on a country-by-country basis"
"U.S. tariffs will be implemented country-by-country on Wednesday, the White House said, as U.S. President Donald Trump aims to settle scores with trading partners. White...
"Vale orders 50 six- and eight-axle locomotives from Wabtec for Brazil"
"Vale has signed an agreement with Wabtec Corporation for the delivery of 50 new Evolution Series diesel locomotives. The units are intended for use on two of the company's...
"Alto: Agreement Signed for Toronto-Québec City High-Speed Rail Project"
"The Toronto-Québec City high-speed rail (HSR) project has reached a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement between Alto and Cadence, marking the start of the...
CARS Student Membership
Are you a post-secondary student interested in the railway supply industry? Looking for ways to gain industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career...
Current Rail/Transit Bids
For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below: AB-2025-01932 - 25-0037 - Supply & Delivery of Rails for Light Rail Transit 202409007 - Chateau &...
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Are you ready to fast-track your growth in the railway industry? Joining the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is your ticket to unparalleled opportunities,...
"Feds announce $175M for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill"
"The Government of Canada announced an investment of $175 million over five years to support operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) and pre-development...
"Western Canadian business groups want next federal government to unleash West's economic power"
"Business councils from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have come together to lobby the federal government on natural resource issues... ” (Tipper, 2025) Click...
"Trump announces 25% tariffs on vehicles imported to U.S., including from Canada"
"U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is imposing 25-per-cent tariffs on all automobiles made outside of the United States, including those made in Canada,...
"Government of Canada to invest over C$3.8 billion in transit funding "
"The Government of Canada has advanced the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension into downtown Brampton through the Metro-Region Agreement stream of the CPTF......
"TransLink to receive over $1.5B over 10 years from Canada Public Transit Fund"
"The Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion over 10 years in public transit funding for Metro Vancouver through the creation of a Metro-Region...