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.
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‘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
STB Issues Final EA on Proposed CSXT, CPKC Acquisitions of Ala., Miss. Rail Line
The Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Office of Environmental Analysis on May 3 issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for CSX Transportation’s request to acquire and operate the assets comprising the rail line
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).
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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
Industrial Development Briefs: NS, CPKC
Norfolk Southern (NS) is selling property in Jacksonville, Fla., for the development of a $60 million rail-served food storage and distribution facility. Also, temperature-controlled warehouser and distributor NewCold is investing C$222 million in a new Southern Alberta food storage facility, to be served by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
CPKC Kicks Off Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour (UPDATED, 4/26)
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s long-awaited Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour of Canadian Pacific Hudson 2816, The Empress, from Calgary to Mexico City to mark the one-year anniversary of CPKC’s official merger, kicked
CPKC 1Q24: ‘Well Positioned to Deliver on 2024 Guidance’
“We exited last year with strong momentum and our performance in the first quarter, combined with an improving demand environment, has us well positioned to deliver on our 2024 guidance,” Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) President and CEO Keith Creel said in an April 24 earnings announcement. “As we enter the second year of our forever story, we are focused on safely executing on the unique and undeniable opportunities this franchise creates and delivering long-term value for our employees, customers and shareholders.”
Class I Briefs: UP, CPKC
Union Pacific (UP) extends its long-running partnership with STG Logistics. Also, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) secures a sick leave agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).