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Will New Orleans-Baton Rouge Passenger Rail Service Return?

Canadian Pacific is committed to establishing New Orleans-Baton Rouge passenger service if the railroad’s proposed merger with Kansas City Southern is approved, Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Technology Transformation James Clements told Louisiana officials on Dec. 8.

Votes Are In: CP Shareholders Support CPKC

Canadian Pacific (CP) shareholders “overwhelmingly support” the proposed CP-Kansas City Southern (KCS) merger agreement, CP reported on Dec. 8, following a virtual shareholder meeting; the merger would create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the first U.S.-Mexico-Canada rail network.

CP’s Creel Earns CEO of Year From Canadian Magazine

The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine has named Canadian Pacific (CP) President and CEO Keith Creel one of five CEOs representing “the best of Canadian corporate leadership, innovation, vision and responsibility” in 2021, plus overall CEO of the Year.

Mexican Authorities OK CPKC

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have received the required Mexican regulatory pre-transaction control approvals for their proposed combination, Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

Class I Briefs: CN, CP, CSX, UP

CN has been added to Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America and DJSI World for 2021. In addition, Canadian Pacific (CP) is joining forces with Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The Strumbellas to fight hunger; CSX has earned a National Defense Transportation Association service award; and Union Pacific (UP) has launched a Business Resource Group focused on the environment.

Commentary

Cowen Take on KCS: Mexican Volumes Up, Eyes on Labor

Cowen & Company hosted the Kansas City Southern (KCS) executive team in New York City last week for investor meetings. While challenges across
Mexico continue to hinder railroad operations, discussions with regulatory authorities appear to be moving in the right direction.