Railway Age Announces 2021 ‘Fast Trackers’ 20 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is honoring 20 “Fast Trackers” from a pool of more than 100 strong nominations for this year’s 20 Under 40 awards program.

Rail Group On Air: 2021 Railroader of the Year Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific

Railway Age’s 58th Railroader of the Year, Canadian Pacific President and CEO Keith Creel, talks with Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about his career, and his mission at CP, in this audio version

2021 Railroader of the Year: Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific

RAILWAY AGE, JANUARY 2021 ISSUE: The 58th annual recipient of Railway Age’s Railroader of the Year Award is Canadian Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel. Creel has been instrumental in Canadian Pacific forging a leadership role in the industry, while acknowledging the railroad’s place in history and its role in driving the North American economy forward. He has helped renew Canadians’ and CP employees’ sense of pride in a company that connected a nation, and connected Canada to the rest of the world. Under his steady hand, and under very difficult circumstances this past year, CP has been a safe, efficient and productive railroad, enabling its customers to connect with domestic and global markets.

Video Interview: 2021 Railroader of the Year Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific

Railway Age’s 58th Railroader of the Year, Canadian Pacific President and CEO Keith Creel, talks with Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about his career, and his mission at CP.

Record Grain Moves Continue for CN, CP

Canada’s two Class I railroads continue to set records for grain moves. For December 2020, both CN and Canadian Pacific (CP) reported nearly 3.00 million metric tonnes (MMT) shipped.

Canada to CN, CP: ‘Here’s Your Bill for Excellent Grain Service’

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) ruled that CN and Canadian Pacific (CP) grain revenues for the 2019-20 crop year were above their respective Maximum Revenue Entitlements (MRE). Each railroad must pay the amount that exceeded MRE plus a 5% penalty.

CP Wraps Up Detroit River Rail Tunnel Deal

Canadian Pacific (CP) is now full owner of the 2.6-km (1.6-mile) Detroit River Rail Tunnel, linking Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Mich.

CP Embarks on Hydrogen Locomotive Pilot

Building on its sustainability initiatives, Canadian Pacific now has plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell (HFC)-powered linehaul freight locomotive.

CP, IBEW Reach New Tentative Agreement

Canadian Pacific (CP) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canadian Signals and Communications System Council No. 11 reported reaching a new tentative five-year collective agreement.

HCRY Extends Closure Date To Mid-2021

Northern Ontario’s Huron Central Railway (HCRY) will not shut its doors Dec. 18 as scheduled. Genesee & Wyoming Canada (GWCI) reported that it is extending operations until June 30, 2021, due to progress working with the provincial and federal governments to share the cost of the 173-mile line’s rehabilitation.

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