31.March – Calgary AB and Kansas City MO – Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern today announced they have received statements from nearly 260 shippers, other railroads, economic development authorities, ports, and other supporters for their planned combination that would create the first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Many of […]
25.March, Dover-Foxcroft ME – The recent Major Transaction filed with the STB for Canadian Pacific Railway to acquire Kansas City Southern is sure to have far-reaching effects on shippers across the CP System, however one of the first to speak up is what could be construed as an unlikely supporter. Pleasant River Lumber Co. has […]
21.March, Calgary AB – Canadian Pacific Railway’s Board of Directors have agreed to extend President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel’s contract to lead the Company until at least early 2026. “Today’s announcement speaks to Keith’s leadership and bodes well for the continued long-term success of CP, to the benefit of its employees, customers, communities and shareholders,” said Chair of the Board, Isabelle […]
21.March, Calgary AB and Kansas City MO – Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern entered into a merger agreement, wherein CP agrees to acquire KCS for stock and cash valued at approximately USD$29 billion, which includes the assumption of $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt. The transaction, which has the unanimous support of both […]
FEDERAL AGENCY CODIFIES AD HOC MINISTERIAL ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO LAC MEGANTIC DISASTER AND ANTICIPATED CRUDE-BY-RAIL SURGE
23.February, Ottawa ON – Transport Canada approved changes to the Rules Respecting Key Trains and Key Routes, as a measure to ensure the reliable transportation of dangerous goods by rail in colder weather, and the protection of both railway workers and those living near Canada’s rail corridors. These changes make permanent Ministerial Orders that were […]
CP, Hapag-Lloyd and DP World Look to Make Port of Saint John the Prince Rupert of the East
22.February, Saint John NB – The 4,115 TEU Hapag-Lloyd GLASGOW EXPRESS, due in to Saint John on 25.February, will inaugurate a new container service partnership between H-L, Canadian Pacific Railways (CP), and DP World Saint John (DPW-SJ). GLASGOW EXPRESS has been on a cycle visiting regular ports (Italy, Spain, and Morocco), and the Saint John […]
BUSTLING NON-WOOD TRAFFIC FORCES IRVING LINES TO ADD A BVJ-SJ TRAIN PAIR
14.February, Saint John NB – New Brunswick Southern Railway and affiliates EMR and MNR will implement additional service between Brownville Jct. ME (BVJ) and Saint John NB (SJ), to keep wood-product traffic fluid in response to growth in other cargoes. Beginning on 15.February, an additional train pair will serve the route for three days each week, […]
15.February, Montreal QC – Maersk has officially announced their switch from CN to CP for dry rail cargo in and out of Montreal, effective 01.March.2021. Maersk said that with higher volumes continuing to move throughout the network, the container company will be diversifying rail service providers in and out of Montreal. Beginning on 01.March, dry […]
G&W DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM YIELDS BIG RESULTS
11.February, Darien CT – Genesee & Wyoming Inc. implemented 45 new industrial development projects in 2020, representing $1.6 billion in customer investments, and estimated to add more than 800 new jobs in communities served by G&W railroads. Highlights of the 2020 wins by G&W-owned railroads include new facilities for shipping automobiles in Fort Wayne IN, […]
01.February, Calgary AB – Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have announced a tentative three-year agreement that will keep train movements fluid on the CP. The TCRC-RCTC represents approximately 300 rail traffic controllers in Canada and dispatches several lines across the border, including the former CMQ Canada line […]