Bells & Whistles—2/21/20
Blockades continue to be a problem for many on Canadian rail. Canadian National train derails in Ontario, Canada. Group wants STB to help with Union Pacific deal. Canada to lift speed restrictions
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BNSF goes silent on Metro Blue Line extension plans
Some are wondering if another person needs to die before the Metro Blue Line extension in Minneapolis area is complete. According to Robbinsdale Council Member George Selman, nine people have passed on
Speed limits for crude oil trains increased by Transport Canada
Freightwaves is reporting that government speed restrictions on crude oil trains, imposed on Feb. 16 after a Canadian Pacific train carrying crude oil derailed on February 6, will be lifted on April 1.
Bells & Whistles—2/14/20
Missouri lawmakers want to Hyperloop rail passengers. California high-speed rail authority releases 2020 business plan. Switch may have caused train derailment in Italy. Canadian National forced to shut down rail lines due
Canadian Pacific updates statement on yesterday’s train derailment and fire
At approximately 6:15 a.m. local time on Feb. 6, 32 cars of a CP freight hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
Bells & Whistles—2/7/20
DART gives city of Dallas rail bridge. Widow sues fall protection manufacturer. HART light rail project forces the delay of another major project in Honolulu. Canadian Pacific derailment causes fire.
Canadian Pacific statement on Guernsey, Sask., derailment
RT&S News reported earlier today on the derailment of a Canadian Pacific train carrying crude oil. The railroad released a statement on the derailment earlier this afternoon. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Pacific is today
Canadian Pacific sets January record for Canadian grain movements
Canadian Pacific moved 2.09 million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products in January 2020, breaking the January 2019 record by 200,000 metric tonnes.
Canadian Pacific train derailment causes huge fire
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. is reporting that a Canadian Pacific train derailed and caught on fire around 6 a.m. ET today in the village of Guernsey, Sask., which is located about 65
Canadian Pacific corrects inaccuracies in CBC reporting of Field, B.C. derailment
This week, RT&S filed two reports on the calls for an outside police agency to reopen the investigation into the Canadian Pacific derailment and crash that occurred on Sept. 4, 2019 near Field,
Bells & Whistles—Jan. 10, 2020
Virgin Trains USA wants a new rail bridge Broken rail causes derailment and delays BNSF crew needs to be rescued after derailment Class 1s want lawsuit in just one court, not multiple
Canadian Pacific sets record quarter for Canadian grain movements
Canadian Pacific moved more Canadian grain and grain products in 2019’s final quarter than any prior quarter in the company’s history. Shipping totals came in at 7.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) of
Did a 2-ft piece of rail cause a Canadian Pacific derailment in Iowa?
Federal officials are still investigating the cause of a Canadian Pacific derailment on Friday, Jan. 3, in LeClaire, Iowa. However, all one has to do is listen to the words of a
CP completes Central Maine & Quebec Railway acquisition
Canadian Pacific has closed the transaction related to the acquisition of the Central Maine & Quebec Railway (“CMQ”). The acquisition of CMQ in the U.S. remains subject to Surface Transportation Board approval.
Canadian Pacific loaded crude oil train derails – updated 12.10.19 @ 2 p.m. ET
At approximately midnight local time (Sunday evening/Monday morning), a Canadian Pacific train hauling crude [oil] derailed west of Guernsey, Saskatchewan, according to CP spokesperson, Andy Cummings.
Bells & Whistles, Episode 19
Top stories in video: Howard Street Tunnel Expansion Sound Transit top safety officer out CP locomotive engineer killed Brightline track most dangerous
A teck shift in Canada
CN and Teck Resources Limited, a diversified resource company with major business units in copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy, on Dec. 4 announced a long-term agreement for shipping steelmaking (metallurgical) coal*
Canadian Pacific pulls property in Minneapolis off the market for rail expansion
There have been talks of a new brewery opening up on the southeast corner of Canadian Pacific’s Shorham Yards railroad terminal in northeast Minneapolis. That brewery, however, might have just lost its
Canadian Pacific building new multi-commodity transportation and distribution terminal in Montreal
Canadian Pacific is leveraging its unique real estate holdings in establishing a new multi-commodity transload terminal that offers transportation and distribution services from CP’s existing and strategically located Côte Saint-Luc yard in
Canadian Pacific places five locomotives with military paint schemes in service
Canadian Pacific (CP) unveiled five specially painted locomotives on Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the U.S. honouring the culture and history of the armed forces. The five Electro-Motive Diesel