June 7, 2022 | Canada, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 2, 2022) NEW YORK — The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors. Full story:...
June 1, 2022 | Canada, CP, Headlines, Ports
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, May 31, 2022) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific today announced a new multi-year agreement with CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. CP will become CMA CGM’s primary rail provider in Canada, servicing...
May 19, 2022 | Canada, Headlines, Transport Canada
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 18, 2022) Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra yesterday announced approval of amended regulations aimed at improving railway safety. Revisions to the “Canadian Rail Operating Rules” and “Locomotive...
May 10, 2022 | Canada, Headlines, Transport Canada
(Source: Railway Age, May 9, 2022) NEW YORK — Transport Canada has proposed amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations that would require Class I railroads to report waybill, traffic, and service and performance information. Full story: Railway...
May 3, 2022 | Canada, CN, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) press release, April 29, 2022) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — In its investigation report (R19W0050) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that a recently replaced rail joint failed as a...
April 1, 2022 | Canada, CP, Headlines, Teamsters Canada
(Source: Trains Magazine, March 31, 2022) CALGARY, Alberta — The degradation of air brakes in extreme cold, the limited effectiveness of current train brake tests, and inadequate training and experience of supervisory personnel contributed to the 2019 Canadian Pacific...
March 25, 2022 | Canada, CN, CP, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: S&P Global Platts, March 24, 2022) HOUSTON — Energy executives and analysts acknowledge there now exists ample pipeline and rail capacity to move additional barrels from Alberta into US refining hubs, even without the infamous Keystone XL Pipeline. Full...
March 25, 2022 | Canada, CP, Headlines, Teamsters Canada
(Source: Canadian Press, March 23, 2022) CALGARY — Business groups advocating for rail to be declared an essential service in the wake of this week’s temporary work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. say a “permanent” solution is needed to...
March 23, 2022 | Canada, CEO Pay, CP, Headlines, Teamsters Canada
(Source: Press Progress, March 22, 2022) OTTAWA, Ontario — During CP Rail’s labor battle with railway workers, management at the multibillion dollar company has attempted to sway public opinion against workers by suggesting their railway workers are overpaid. However,...
March 23, 2022 | Canada, CP, Headlines, Teamsters Canada
(Source: Canadian Press, March 22, 2022) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. rail employees are back on the job, but one labor relations expert says it could take weeks before matters are settled between the country’s second-largest railway and the union...
