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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Ontario Investing to Increase Canadian Content in Line 2 Subway Cars"
"As part of its plan to protect Ontario's economic security and build a province that is more competitive, more resilient and more self-reliant, the Ontario government is...
"High-speed rail project explores additional proposed route near Belleville"
"Alto, a Montreal-based Crown corporation chosen to build a proposed 1,000-kilometre, high-speed rail line through the Toronto-Quebec City corridor, is now considering an...
"All-new Amtrak trains to debut in time for the World Cup"
"Brand-new Amtrak trains are set to make their debut in time to transport passengers to the World Cup host cities of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. In 2026, eight new Airo...
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...
"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...