CP Rail train operators on strike; signal workers reach deal

Source: The Canadian Press, May 29, 2018  Commuter services in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver not affected, Teamsters say Canadian Pacific Railway’s more than 3,000 conductors and engineers walked off the job late Tuesday night while a second group of workers reached a tentative contract settlement with the rail company. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference said its… Continue reading CP Rail train operators on strike; signal workers reach deal

Fate of CP Rail contract offer to be decided by union members today

Source: The Canadian Press, May 25, 2018  CALGARY — The risk of a potential strike at CP Rail could be decided this afternoon once members from two unions complete voting on a three-year deal rejected by their negotiating teams. At stake is whether the threat of a strike is immediately averted or additional efforts are required… Continue reading Fate of CP Rail contract offer to be decided by union members today

More than 30 train cars carrying potash derail southeast of Saskatoon

Source: Alicia Bridges, CBC News, September 15, 2017  CP Rail investigating derailment near Blucher, Sask., Friday morning Canadian Pacific Railway says it’s not yet clear what caused about 35 train cars carrying potash to derail southeast of Saskatoon Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the derailment just west of Blucher, Sask., at about 7:55 a.m. CST. CP media spokesperson Martin Cej… Continue reading More than 30 train cars carrying potash derail southeast of Saskatoon