CPKC Puts Hydrogen to the Test

RAILWAY AGE DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE: After successfully deploying a prototype in Alberta, CPKC is testing its newest hydrogen-powered locomotive on heavy line haul coal trains in the mountains of British Columbia. For

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OL Canada Presents Roger Cyr Awards

Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL Canada) on Nov. 27 presented its annual Roger Cyr Awards recognizing one individual and one community for “exemplary and extraordinary contributions to enhancing rail safety in Canada.” Constable Trevor

“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.

“We’re growing our Premium Transload Program for select transload providers along the CPKC de México network who have met our growth, efficiency, safety and quality metrics,” CPKC reported via social media on Nov. 16. (Screen Grab from CPKC video)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, UP, CSX

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) expands its Premium Transload Program. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Mechanical Car Department achieves 1 million hours of safe work; and CSX honors the winners of its 6th Drive to Succeed campaign.

U.S. Southeast - Mexico cross-border intermodal service map, courtesy of Schneider.

Set to Launch: Southeastern U.S.-Texas/Mexico Intermodal Service

Schneider, CSX, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in December will offer a new intermodal service “providing continuous rail service between points in Mexico and Texas and points in the Southeastern United

CPKC’s expansion of its international railroad bridge linking Laredo, Tex. and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipa, Mexico, is nearing completion. (CPKC Photograph)

Class I Briefs: NS, UP CPKC, CN

Norfolk Southern (NS) makes operational adjustments at local interchanges and yards systemwide to improve cycle times. Also, Union Pacific (UP) supports a timber customer’s growth and announces that three Operating department teams top the leader board for best overall safety record in 2024; Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) international railway bridge expansion project earns a Laredo (Tex.) Economic Development Corporation award; and Walmart Canada recognizes CN with a Strategic Partner of the Year award.

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2024 WOMEN IN RAIL: Industry Trailblazers (Part 2 of 2)

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next generation. This

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For CN, TCRC, a Collective Agreement in Sight

Two months after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board’s (CIRB) order imposing binding arbitration between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), CN is reporting that both parties have recently agreed on

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CPKC: ‘Poised for Strong 2024 Finish’

“During the third quarter, we delivered strong performance across the operations of our unrivaled North American network, despite dealing with a number of temporary headwinds,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel

CPKC on Oct. 19 announced via Linkedin that Community Renewal International’s 11th Friendship House in Shreveport, will be known as the CPKC Pat Ottensmeyer Friendship House, “a tribute to a remarkable human being who left a remarkable legacy.” (Photograph Courtesy of CPKC)

Class I Briefs: CSX, CPKC

Georgia-Pacific officially opens a CSX-served manufacturing facility in Tennessee. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announces that a Shreveport, La.-based “Friendship House” will be named in honor of the late Patrick J. Ottensmeyer.

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