Source: Rod Nickel, Reuters, January 22, 2019 Canada‘s two major railways are rationing space on trains traveling to the country’s biggest port and recently prioritized some commodities over others to deal with congestion, the latest indication of their struggle to meet demand from new trade deals. That move prompted Canada‘s transport regulator last week to start… Continue reading Canadian railways ration space as congestion problems worsen
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Wintertime is Still Train Time
Source: CN Media Release, December 4, 2018 CN Police encouraging drivers to be vigilant around rails during winter With rapidly changing road and weather conditions hitting the Kindersley area for the start of the winter season, motorists are reminded to drive according to the conditions. We are encouraging drivers to be prepared to stop when approaching railway… Continue reading Wintertime is Still Train Time
Farmers urged to keep watch on rail shipping
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, September 20, 2018 Farm leaders last week told federal ministers they are closely watching grain movement this fall to make sure the railways don’t fall behind. Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, and Daryl Fransoo, a Western Canadian Wheat Growers director, both said communication is key as… Continue reading Farmers urged to keep watch on rail shipping
Railways hope more trains, track and staff will void grain shipment snags
Source: The Canadian Press, September 13, 2018 Transport Minister says he wants to avoid a repeat of last winter’s grain-shipping backlog They’re not guaranteeing improved grain transportation by this winter, but Canada’s two biggest railways say they believe new locomotives, hopper cars and extra staff will make a difference getting crops to market in the… Continue reading Railways hope more trains, track and staff will void grain shipment snags
CN Rail hops to it
Source: Karen Briere , Producer.com, May 31, 2018 Canadian National Railway’s purchase of 1,000 new grain hopper cars represents the first tangible results of Bill C-49 and a major step forward in fleet renewal, say industry observers. The company announced May 24, the day the transportation modernization act received royal assent after a year of political… Continue reading CN Rail hops to it
One railway improving on car orders; CP continues struggles
Source: Brian Cross, Producer.com, April 30, 2018 CN’s on-time car-order fulfillment record has improved steadily over the past month The number of hoppers cars being spotted at western Canadian grain elevators continues to improve at Canadian National Railway, while weekly hopper car deliveries at Canadian Pacific Railway continue to falter, according to figures supplied by the… Continue reading One railway improving on car orders; CP continues struggles
Farm Groups Repeat Demand for Bill C-49 Passage
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, April 26, 2018 Canadian farmers have once again urged passage of Bill C-49, as amended, by the House of Commons as soon as possible. In an open letter to members of Parliament April 26, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its prairie members said farmers are struggling with cash flow because… Continue reading Farm Groups Repeat Demand for Bill C-49 Passage
CR Rail strike avoided for now
Source: Michael Raine , Producer.com, April 21, 2018 A planned labour disruption for April 21 at Canada’s second largest railway has been stopped, for today. Federal minister of labour Patty Hajdu has agreed with a request from CP Rail to call for a vote about that company’s last offer to two of its groups of workers.… Continue reading CR Rail strike avoided for now
Rail backlog strands more grain on Prairies
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, April 19, 2018 The grain monitor says at least two million more tonnes of grain than usual are still stored on prairie farms because of the rail backlog. Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum Corp., said the exact number is hard to pin down. “We’re between two and 2.5 million tonnes more sitting… Continue reading Rail backlog strands more grain on Prairies
Canadian railways in a catch-22 over crude shipment
Source: Reuters News Service, March 28, 2018 March 27 (Reuters) – Canadian railway operators see a lucrative opportunity to transport more crude oil to the United States as a rise in output force producers to find new routes to its southern neighbor. However, their need for long-term contracts and the pressure to move a surplus of… Continue reading Canadian railways in a catch-22 over crude shipment