Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC

CN pledges $10 million to support natural disaster relief efforts. Also, CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) continue negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).

Fernandez-Willey Joins CN

Luisa Fernandez-Willey has joined CN as Principal Economist, Financial Planning and Sustainability. Based in Washington D.C., Fernandez-Willey “will conduct comprehensive research, examine market trends and economic trends, and provide useful insights to support

A rendering of CN's new headquarters building as of 2028, to be located at 600 De La Gauchetière West in downtown Montréal, Québec, Canada. (Rendering Courtesy of CN)

For CN, New Montréal Headquarters

CN on May 9 reported signing a 20-year lease to relocate its headquarters to 600 De La Gauchetière West in downtown Montréal, Québec, Canada. While the lease begins in 2028, the Canadian Class I said it will start moving certain departments there as of 2026.

CN Announces 2023 Safe Handling Award Winners

CN on May 8 announced the winners of its 2023 Safe Handling Awards, presented to customers who “load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products.”

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Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC

CN subsidiary CNTL (CN Transportation Ltd.) reaches a second tentative agreement with Unifor-affiliated owner-operators. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announces its CEO Award recipient.

(Courtesy of RailState)

RailState: CN Drives Canadian Intermodal Growth in April

A combined 96,719 containers moved eastbound out of the western Canada ports in April, up 6% from March 2024 and up 56.5% from April 2023, according to real-time network visibility provider RailState, which independently tracks all freight rail movements across Canada. April volumes are the highest has ever recorded by RailState, which was established in 2021.

‘Young Professionals’ Conference: Expanding Your Skillset

Railway Age’s second annual “Young Professionals” virtual conference will include concrete advice on how to expand your skills and grow your career in the freight and passenger rail industry. Our 25 Under

Photos Courtesy of Pascale Simard/Alpha Presse (left) and CPKC (right).

USW Ratifies New Collective Agreement; Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes (UPDATED, 5/3)

The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2004 ratifies a new three-year collective agreement with CN. Meanwhile, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) votes to authorize strikes at CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

CTA Sets CN, CPKC 2024–2025 VRCPIs

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has set its determination of the Volume-Related Composite Price Index (VRCPI) for CN at 1.9281 and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) at 1.8760 for the 2024–2025 crop year beginning

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USDA, NGFA Weigh In on Proposed CN-IANR Combination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are recommending several conditions that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) consider if it approves CN’s application to acquire control

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