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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
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...
"Ontario Tech University launches 'Canada's first' railway engineering course"
"Oshawa-based Ontario Tech University says it will become the first English-speaking Canadian higher education institute to launch a railway engineering course when its...
"Former New York, London transit exec tapped to lead Toronto Transit Commission"
"The incoming CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission says he hopes to leverage his experience working for two of the largest transit agencies in the world to make the TTC the...
"Ballard announces 1.5 MW fuel cell engine order for Sierra Northern Railway"
"Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new supply agreement with California-based rail operate Sierra Norther Railway for the supply of 1.5 MW of fuel cell...
"New federal legislation would cut internal trade barriers, advance 'nation-building' projects"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney's government unveiled legislation Friday to remove federal barriers to internal trade define and fast-track certain "nation-building' projects,...
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Upcoming CARS Member Exclusive Events – Save the Dates!
We’re excited to share a reminder of some incredible CARS-exclusive events happening throughout the remainder of 2025. These events are designed to foster valuable...
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
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"Canada 'will take some time' before responding to higher U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs, Carney says"
"Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not immediately retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, citing ongoing...
"'Thank god, that is all I can say': Doug Ford suggests Eglinton LRT could open in September"
"Premier Doug Ford says that he expects that the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT could be open as soon as September, with plans to hand the line over to the TTC for final...