Movers and shakers in Canada’s railway industry have descended on Edmonton for a two-day event. National Railway Day 2026, hosted Wednesday and Thursday by the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), will bring leaders, suppliers and stakeholders together at The Westin Edmonton downtown. The City of Edmonton is helping promote the event, with Mayor Andrew Knack proclaiming Thursday as civic National Railway Day. Wednesday began with a morning technical tour hosted by CPKC, followed by CARS meetings in the afternoon. The event’s 46 exhibitors will begin setting up that evening ahead of Thursday’s trade show, which started at 11 a.m. Thursday morning featured breakfast and presentations from speakers including Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen and several industry leaders. The non-profit CARS represents more than 155 companies that provide essential products and services to railways and transit systems in Canada and around the world. Following the trade show, CARS will cap off the event with an awards dinner and reception beginning at 6 p.m.
