CP freight train derailment in 2019 caused by internal rail defect
The cause of a 2019 CP derailment has been determined.
Alberta
Canadian National announces more capex: C$445 million in Alberta and C$15 million in New Brunswick
Canadian National has announced more capital spending on the roadway.
Canadian Pacific & Kansas City Southern to benefit from new diluent recovery deal
Patented Diluent Recovery Unit Produces DRUbit™ Designed for Rail Transport and Reuse of Diluent Providing a Bitumen Market Access Solution with Significant Safety and Environmental Benefits and Increased Takeaway Capacity at a Cost Competitive with Pipelines.
Alberta to allow more crude-by-rail shipments
The government of Alberta, Canada announced today that starting in December, production limits on companies that produce oil will be raised, but any additional production must go by rail instead of pipelines.
Canada highlights rail safety in Alberta with funds for 18 projects
The government of Canada will invest CA$3.3 million (US$2.56 million) in 18 projects in the province of Alberta aimed at improving rail safety.