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CP, CN both top their Prairie grain revenue caps

(Source: Canadian Cattlemen, January 3, 2017) WINNIPEG — The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) can soon expect a late gift of over $4.4 million in surplus Prairie grain freight revenue, according to a new ruling from the Canadian Transportation Agency. Full...

CN maintenance of way employee found dead after fall

(Source: Hope Standard, December 12, 2016) HOPE, B.C. — CN maintenance employee Michael Stevenson, 42, of Spuzzum was found dead 50 kilometres north of Hope on Nov. 24, said the BC Coroners Service (BCCS). They add that Stevenson worked as a maintenance worker with CN...

Accused CN security guard shooter carried in, out of court

(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, December 7, 2016) CHICAGO — A half-dozen sheriff’s deputies carried Rashad Williams into a Markham Courthouse courtroom Wednesday, where the 24-year-old faced charges for allegedly gunning down security guard Tyrone Hardin in a Harvey rail...

CP settles lawsuit with rival CN for $25 million

(Source: Canadian Press, November 23, 2016) MONTREAL — Canada’s two largest railways have settled a legal dispute that erupted after an employee moved from one rival to the other, allegedly taking confidential information with him. Canadian National Railway Co....

CN security guard killed in shooting near Chicago

(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 26, 2016) CHICAGO — Police are searching for a man who shot and killed a Canadian National Railroad contracted security guard and stole two vehicles Saturday evening in south suburban Harvey. Full story: Chicago...