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"Early Days: When railways ran through Hintonburg and Mechanicsville"

"Early Days: When railways ran through Hintonburg and Mechanicsville"

"Early growth and the development of west Centretown, Hintonburg and Mechanicsville can all be tied back to the arrival of..." (Allston, 2024)     Click here for the full...

"Good news should be coming for local Via Rail passengers: MP Williams"

"Good news should be coming for local Via Rail passengers: MP Williams"

"Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams has been very vocal about the need for VIA Rail to restore early morning rail service to the..." (Postmedia Staff, 2024)     Click here...

"Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week"

"Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week"

"Canadian National Railway Co. will report its results after the close of financial markets on Tuesday, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. will release its..." (The...

"Provincial foot-dragging could derail Calgary-Banff passenger train plan, advocates say"

"Provincial foot-dragging could derail Calgary-Banff passenger train plan, advocates say"

"Continued inaction could soon mean a failure to access funds from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which is willing to underwrite half of the project’s $2.6-billion...

Call for Award Applications & Nominations - CARS 2024 Awards

Call for Award Applications & Nominations - CARS 2024 Awards

We are excited to announce that applications for the CARS Awards are now open! These awards are an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our members' outstanding...

CARS Scholarships: Deadline NEXT WEEK!

CARS Scholarships: Deadline NEXT WEEK!

Exciting News! CARS is proud to announce the return of its TWO scholarship opportunities for our valued members: CARS Continuing Education/Career in Rail Scholarship -...

Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership

Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership

Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not just individuals? Let's...

Current Rail/Transit Bids

Current Rail/Transit Bids

For a few of the current rail/transit bids, please click the links below:                      VIA Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Services Engineering...

Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS

Get Involved: Explore Committee Opportunities at CARS

Join us in shaping the future of the railway industry! At CARS, we believe our members are at the heart of everything we do. We're excited to invite you to explore the...

Canadian National Railway: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Freight Revolution

Canadian National Railway: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Freight Revolution

In a world where technology continually shapes industries, the Canadian National Railway (CNR) stands out as a pioneer in embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to...

Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership

Unlocking Railway Industry Success: The Power of CARS Membership

Did you know that being a member of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) offers a wealth of benefits for your entire company, not just individuals? Let's...

Call for Award Applications - CARS 2024 Awards

Call for Award Applications - CARS 2024 Awards

We are excited to announce that applications for the CARS Awards are now open! These awards are an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our members' outstanding...