Latest News
This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"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...
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...
Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 CARS Annual Awards Dinner
On Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) proudly hosted its Annual Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to recognizing the people...
"Amtrak Cascades suspends some service between Seattle and Canada because of flooding"
"Amtrak Cascades is alerting passengers that flooding due to the atmospheric river that's hitting Washington is causing some service disruptions. Because of the level of the...
"Ontario ruling forces railways to pay drainage costs "
"The Ontario Drainage Referee ruled that federal railways are subject to Ontario's Drainage Act and must pay like all landlords. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent launched a...
"Kirsten Hillman, Canada's lead trade negotiator and ambassador to U.S., to leave post in new year"
"Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States and the country's chief negotiator on U.S. trade, plans to leave the job in the new year. Her resignation would...
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...