Demonstrators say their actions, which have blocked rail lines and access to several Canadian ports, are in support of a First Nations group’s concerns over a proposed pipeline.
A temporary order in Canada restricting the speed of freight trains carrying dangerous goods could potentially affect the broader economy.
The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.
January was a record month for grain volumes for CP.
Authorities evacuate town of Guernsey, Saskatchewan, and close five-mile stretch of key Western Canada highway after morning accident involving CP train.
A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said.
Revenue gains for grain, energy, chemicals and plastics provide boost.
The railway and the rail union respond to a CBC documentary about a fatal February 2019 train accident.
Organizations may lobby Parliament to declare rail service an essential service so that access remains available during events such as labor strikes.
New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
The railway announced plans to acquire the Central Maine & Quebec Railway in November.
Lower rail volumes, an active Surface Transportation Board and a strike were among the key events that the U.S. and Canadian freight rail industry experienced this year.
Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.
Canadian National reports operations have returned to “normalized” levels after an eight-day work stoppage.
Proposal providing relief for shippers could be rolled out next year.
Accident in Saskatchewan causes 1.5 million-liter crude oil spill.
Several management teams from North America’s largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit Suisse 7th Annual Industrials Conference.
Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.
The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.
North American Class I carloads increased year-over-year in week 47 on a favorable comp. The prior four-week average remains weak.
