
Tag Archives CN Rail

Minister revises order on rail speed limits in cold weather
Higher-risk trains can back up other rail traffic; revised order eases some restrictions

Will the gusher of grain movement continue?
Shipping records have shattered but the big test comes when the snow flies

Railways say they’re more prepared than ever
Increased capital spending and better technology will improve performance, CN and CP both say

Working on the railroad — and getting grain moving
Things aren’t perfect but railways and farm groups are slowly rebuilding trust after years of conflict

Crop year ends with grain export record

Railway pace ahead of last year
Both major rail companies were on track for good performance coming into 2019, but poor weather has derailed their progress

Upgrades slated for a host of crossings
Seventeen rail crossings will see upgrades in the coming year in locations across the province

Farmers call for action on grain transportation
Thousands of rail cars haven’t been delivered in what has been the worst performance since the crisis of 2013-14

Farmers once again railing against slow grain movement
Slow grain movement this winter is bringing back bad memories for many

Latest rail bill highlights the need for change, says farm leader
The $1.3-billion tab for moving last year’s crop shows ‘there will never be an open market,’ says Alberta Wheat chair
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