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| Members News |
December 23, 2009 |
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| CN Board of Directors recognizes outgoing President and CEO, E. Hunter Harrison | |
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MONTREAL - Mr. Harrison to retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31, 2009. David G. A. McLean, chairman of the board of directors of CN, today acknowledged the remarkable career of CN's outgoing president and chief executive officer E. Hunter Harrison. "On behalf of CN's board of directors, I would like to thank Hunter for the outstanding leadership and service that he has provided to this company. His innovative Precision Railroading model and tireless dedication has led to the creation of a great North American railroad and will leave this company well positioned for future success," said McLean. "As Hunter prepares to step down from the company and from its board of directors, we extend our profound gratitude for what he has accomplished, and our best wishes for the future." |
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December 21, 2009 |
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| Appointment to VIA Rail Canada Inc. | |
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Transport Canada Press Release OTTAWA, ONT - Canada's Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Marc Laliberte, of Boucherville, Quebec, as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for a term of four years, effective January 4, 2010. "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Laliberte to the position of president and CEO," said Baird. "VIA Rail provides a vital service to link our communities and I am confident that Mr. Laliberte's extensive experience in rail and business will be a great asset to the corporation." "I am delighted that Mr. Laliberte has agreed to assume the leadership of VIA Rail Canada Inc.," said Minister Merrifield. "His extensive experience as a senior executive will prove invaluable to the corporation." |
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December 15, 2009 |
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| Metrolinx acquires full ownership of Toronto-Barrie rail commuter corridor | |
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Metrolinx today purchased from CN the lower portion of the Newmarket Subdivision in central- north Toronto for $68 million. The transaction gives Metrolinx end-to-end ownership of the 60-mile-long Barrie-Bradford GO Train corridor between downtown Toronto and Barrie, ON - a first for the government transit agency. (CNW Group) |
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November 28, 2009 |
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| CP announces industry-leading biodiesel testing underway | |
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Calgary, Alberta - Canadian Pacific (and Natural Resources Canada have partnered on an industry-leading biodiesel fuel pilot project under the National Renewable Diesel Demonstration Initiative, announced Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, and Fred Green, Canadian Pacific President and CEO, today. It is the first time biodiesel will be used in Canadian cold-weather rail service. "The Government of Canada is working closely with industry partners like Canadian Pacific to support the use of renewable diesel in the Canadian fuel market," said Mr. Richardson. "Our Government is investing over $800,000 in this important step forward to help reduce Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions." |
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October 22, 2009 |
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| RAC 2009 Safety Award - CP | |
 James Cunningham, vice-president of Mechanical Services and Operations Risk Management for Canadian Pacific and Kevin Sholes, Manager of Health and Safety Programs for the railway received the Safety Award for 2009 from Cliff Mackay, RAC President and CEO in Calgary this week during the industry’s annual meeting, trade show and research conference. |
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October 22, 2009 |
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| RAC 2009 Safety Award - GO Transit (Metrolinx) | |
 Mike Cyr, Director of Rail Services for GO Transit received the RAC’s 2009 Safety Award from President and CEO Cliff Mackay for their installation of 100 defibrillators across the commuter system’s network in southern Ontario under a public-private partnership with the Mikey Network and the Toronto EMS Cardiac Safe City program.
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October 22, 2009 |
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| RAC 2009 Environment Award - CN | |
 CN received the 2009 environment award in the freight category for a GHG Model Shift Protocol that assesses the benefits of shifting freight transportation from truck to rail. Paul Miller, Chief Safety and Transportation Officer received the award from RAC President and CEO Cliff Mackay.
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October 22, 2009 |
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| RAC 2009 Environment Award - VIA Rail | |
 Keith Moulton, VIA Rail Canada’s former Director, Marketing and Development, received the industry’s environment award in the passenger category for creating Enviro Expo awards for high school students across Canada in cooperation with Youth Science Canada, VIA employees, teachers and the public.
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October 22, 2009 |
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| RAC 2009 Safety Award Honourable Mention - Central Manitoba Railway | |
 Lee Jebb, vice-president of the Central Manitoba short line’s railway operations, received an honorable mention from RAC President and CEO Cliff Mackay during the association’s annual meeting this week in Calgary. CMR had conducted a week of emergency preparedness training and initiatives for staff and their partners in the community.
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October 1, 2009 |
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| CP announces 2009 Holiday Train campaign | |
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Canadian Pacific's brightly decorated Holiday Train returns to the rails in late November, raising food, money and awareness for food banks across North America. Last year, the Holiday Train helped raise more than $500,000 and 250,000 lbs of food and there is greater need this year. "Canadian Pacific is proud to support communities where we operate, raising more than $4 million in funds and two million pounds of food in the Holiday Train's first decade," said CP President and CEO Fred Green. "Each year, the Holiday Train's message gets stronger and the impact on our employees and in communities becomes more meaningful." |
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July 16, 2009 |
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| VIA and feds announce passenger rail improvement project | |
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Today, the Government of Canada and VIA announced $300 million dollars in support for the largest-ever improvement and investment program in the 153-year history of passenger rail service between Montreal and Toronto: VIA's CN Kingston Subdivision Project. "It gives me great pleasure to unveil this strategic investment in the upgrading of the Montreal-Toronto main line, which is the heart of the Canadian passenger rail system," said Minister of State for Science and Technology, Gary Goodyear, on behalf of Minister of State for Transport, Rob Merrifield. "This project, announced through Canada's Economic Action Plan, will create new jobs and expand passenger rail service in this important transportation corridor." VIA's CN Kingston Subdivision Project is a series of infrastructure improvements at eight locations along the 539-kilometre, double-track rail line. It will boost capacity by eliminating bottlenecks and greatly reducing delay-causing conflicts between VIA passenger and CN freight trains. Phase I of the project will allow for the addition of two daily roundtrip frequencies on VIA's Toronto-Montreal and Toronto-Ottawa routes. The latter operates over the Kingston Subdivision between Toronto and Brockville.
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April 29, 2009 |
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| CN appoints Luc Jobin executive vice-president and chief financial officer effective June 1, 2009 | |
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MONTREAL -- E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR)(NYSE: CNI), announced today the appointment of Luc Jobin, C.A., as the executive vice-president and chief financial officer of the company effective June 1, 2009. Jobin, 50, will be responsible for financial management and strategic planning at CN. Jobin will succeed Claude Mongeau, whom the CN board of directors recently selected to become CN president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2010. Between June 1 and yearend, Mongeau will act as executive vice-president, spending most of his time in the field broadening his knowledge of CN's network and operations before assuming his new duties at the beginning of next year. |
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April 21, 2009 |
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| CN board selects Claude Mongeau to succeed E. Hunter Harrison as president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2010 | |
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CALGARY - David G. A. McLean, chairman of the board of directors of CN (TSX: CNR)(NYSE: CNI), announced today the board's selection of Claude Mongeau to succeed E. Hunter Harrison as president and chief executive officer of the company at the end of 2009. Mongeau, 47, currently CN's executive vice-president and chief financial officer, has held successively senior positions since joining the company in 1994. McLean said: "CN's board of directors is delighted to announce the selection of Claude Mongeau. The board thoroughly reviewed the company's future strategic priorities and the skills and attributes required of our new CEO. We are confident that Claude is the best candidate to build on the successes achieved to date. |
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July 31, 2008 |
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| Railpower Technologies Awarded Contract from Virginia International Terminal for Three Fuel Efficient Locomotives | |
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Brossard – Railpower Technologies Corp. (TSX: P) announced today that Virginia International Terminal (VIT) purchased two multi-genset, low emission, fuel efficient, four-axle RP20BD locomotives and one hybrid GG20B locomotive from the Corporation. The agreement reached between Railpower and VIT is a three year long term lease with the commitment to purchase at its expiry. “Over time, these locomotives will pay for themselves in fuel savings, efficiency, maintenance and overall operating costs while significantly reducing the Port of Virginia’s carbon emissions” said Heather Mantz, VPA’s Director of Environmental Affairs. |
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December 12, 2007 |
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| Ron Bailey Inducted into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame | |
 Jim Hawthorne (left), President, Railway Veteran’s Organization and Shawn Smith (right), representing the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame, present an inductee plaque in the Leadership category of the Hall of Fame to Ron Bailey, retired civil railway engineer in Edmonton, Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Bailey began his railway career in 1946 but created his legacy as Chief Engineer for CN's Mountain Region in the 1970's and 1980's. (CPimages PHOTO/Railway Association of Canada) |
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November 16, 2007 |
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| Local Children will once again ride the rail to the North Pole on Ontario Northland’s Santa Claus Express | |
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Children from across Northeastern Ontario will once again have an opportunity to ride the rails to the North Pole for a visit with Santa Claus on Ontario Northland’s Santa Claus Express. This special train runs each year and is made possible by a unique partnership between Ontario Northland, the Ontario Northland Employees Benefit Association, employee unions and many community volunteers. “Ontario Northland’s Santa Claus Express train has become a true symbol of Christmas in our communities and I’m very proud of our employees and community partners, who give of themselves each year so that thousands of children can enjoy this experience,” said Steve Carmichael, President and CEO of Ontario Northland. |
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November 6, 2007 |
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| Trillium Railway Playing its Part | |
 Trillium Railway moved its third trainload of windmill components for installation at wind farms in Clear Creek and Dunnville, Ontario Tuesday. The loads moved from Vestas’ plant in Saskatoon by CN to St. Thomas on 89-foot flat cars, were interchanged with Trillium, and off-loaded at Delhi for local delivery by truck. The wind farms, being developed by AIM Powergen, will help power 6,000 homes.
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September 20, 2007 |
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| Travel by train and experience the magic of fall aboard the Dream Catcher Express! | |
 The Dream Catcher Express, an exciting train excursion traveling between North Bay and Temagami, will be returning this year for a limited 6-day engagement in 2007: September 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30.
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May 10, 2007 |
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| Drowsy drivers put themselves and others at risk: 2nd Fatigue Impairment Awareness Day kicks off with Driver Fatigue Symposium Wednesday, May 16, 2007 | |
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Every year, more than 400 Canadians die and more are injured because drivers take the wheel despite being drowsy or tired. In fact, at least 20% of Canadians admit they have nodded off at the wheel in the past 12 months. Driver fatigue impairment is not just a problem for long-distance truck or bus drivers; it can affect all drivers. In most Canadian jurisdictions police have the power to temporarily suspend the license of a driver with a 0.5 BAC. These issues will be discussed at the Driver Fatigue Symposium on May 16. The industry event is hosted by the Highway Safety Roundtable and sponsored by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Media are invited to attend. |
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January 22, 2007 |
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| Railway Operations Live! | |
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Canada’s railways play a vital role in the economic fabric of North America by moving millions of tons of freight annually over thousands of miles of track - connecting communities and delivering goods and passengers safely and efficiently. Learn more about the Canadian railway industry through “Railway Operations Live!” – a unique opportunity that affords participants with a chance to safely experience and participate in actual rail operations. “Railway Operations Live!” is an introductory program in Canadian railway operations sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and delivered by the Canadian Heartland Training Railway. |
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December 12, 2006 |
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| Jess Nowicki Inducted into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame | |
 Former CPR employee Jess Nowicki of Medicine Hat was inducted into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame Monday night during a visit by the CPR Holiday Train to his home community. Making the presentation on behalf of the Hall of Fame was CPR Yard Manager Matthew Crowley.
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November 30, 2006 |
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| CPR Holiday Train | |
 Each year, thousands of people gather along CPR's route to enjoy the arrival of our brightly decorated trains and watch entertainers perform a live holiday concert.This years' entertainers on the U.S. Holiday Train include Milwaukee folk-rocker Willy Porter, Nashville bluegrass/country singer-songwriter and former New Grass Revival guitarist Pat Flynn and Canadian Country Music Association Hall of Famer Tracey Brown. Entertainers on the Canadian Holiday Train include Canadian Blues rockers Wide Mouth Mason and Lisa Brokop, one of Canada's finest vocalists. At each stop, people donate money and nonperishable food and Canadian Pacific Railway presents a check for the local food bank -- cash donations are especially appreciated because every dollar collected can distribute $9 worth of food. |
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November 27, 2006 |
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| Building Competitiveness: A New Transport Vision for Canada | |
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Toronto - An address by Fred Green, President and CEO, Canadian Pacific Railway, to the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto on November, 24, 2006.
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November 6, 2006 |
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| CN recognizes four short-line railways for superior performance | |
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Montreal - CN honoured four of its short-line railway part-ners at its 2006 Annual Shortline Conference in Montreal. Awards were presented to: •Société des chemins de fer du Québec inc. (Quebec Railway Corp.) of Montreal for best overall reporting performance; •St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad of Auburn, Me., and Richmond, Que., for top consistent reporting performance; •Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corp. of Sioux Falls, S.D., for top consistent reporting performance, and •Tomahawk Railway of Tomahawk, Wis., for most improved reporting performance. |
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October 26, 2006 |
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| VIA Rail toasts 150-year completion of the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor - Connecting major centers throughout Quebec and Ontario | |
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Montreal - Tomorrow marks a major milestone in the history of passenger rail in Canada - the 150th anniversary of what is now known as VIA Rail's "Quebec City-Windsor Corridor". On October 27, 1856, at 7:00 AM, the first passenger train left Toronto and travelled to Montreal in 14 hours. That same day, the first train left Montreal at 7:30 AM and travelled to Toronto in the same amount of time. This was the first stretch of track linking the two largest cities in Canada. The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada was formed in 1852 as a consolidation of several railways, some under construction, others only projected. It became one large system stretching from Levis, Quebec (already connected to Montreal) all the way to Sarnia, Ontario (and extending to Windsor). Just three years after the amalgamation of the railway, the line from Montreal to Toronto was complete and open for service. The Kingston Advertiser, on October 28, 1856, wrote that "the Grand Trunk Railroad will henceforth be the great commercial artery of Canada". Grand Trunk Railroad was eventually fully merged into Canadian National, which later spun off passenger rail with the creation of VIA Rail Canada in 1978. |
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October 23, 2006 |
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| Safe Crossing Week 2006 | |
 Toronto - Safe Kids Canada and CN today launched Safe Crossing Week 2006, from October 23 to 29, to encourage educators, parents and caregivers to teach children how to cross railway tracks safely.
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September 22, 2006 |
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| Royal Canadian Pacific receives worldwide recognition | |
 Canadian Pacific Railway’s luxury rail service, Royal Canadian Pacific - based in Calgary, Alberta - has been chosen the world’s best luxury train service by over 167,000 registered travel agents and travel professionals.Royal Canadian Pacific (RCP) has won the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” award at the 2006 World Travel Awards ceremony at the Turks & Caicos this week. The RCP received the award in a challenging competition with five other luxury train services. They were the following: The Blue Train (South Africa), The Eastern & Oriental Express (Asia), Pride of Africa-Rovos Rail (Africa), Palace on Wheels (India) and the Venice – Simplon Orient Express (Europe). |
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September 18, 2006 |
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| CN donates $500,000 to the University of Saskatchewan to help reduce agriculture-related injuries and deaths in Canada | |
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Saskatoon — CN announced today a $500,000 donation to the University of Saskatchewan to establish the Agricultural Injury Control Program aimed at reducing the number of agriculture-related injuries and deaths in Canada. During the past ten years, 1,200 adults and children have died on farm and in related accidents, and almost 15,000 have suffered disabling injuries. The Agricultural Injury Control Program will be managed by the Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) on the University of Saskatchewan campus. The objective of the program is to help reduce agricultural injuries and fatalities by bridging the gap between research and education. It will provide essential information to farm families and agricultural workers about air, food and water contamination, as well as adverse working conditions |
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September 18, 2006 |
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| Sean Finn, CN Senior Vice President, appointed Chair of Canadian Chamber | |
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Saskatoon - Sean Finn, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of CN, was appointed volunteer Chair of the Board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for 2006-2007 at its Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon today. "It's an honour to serve the leading business group in the country, because the Canadian Chamber speaks for businesses of all sizes and sectors and from every region of Canada," said Mr. Finn. "We intend to promote policies that will create the business climate that enables Canadian businesses to compete around the world, promotes economic growth, and increases prosperity for all Canadians.” |
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September 18, 2006 |
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| Canadian Pacific Railway Executive Appointments | |
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Fred Green, president and chief executive officer, Canadian Pacific Railway announces the following executive appointments, effective immediately. Neal Foot has been appointed executive vice-president, operations. Brock Winter has been appointed as senior vice-president, operations. Judy Harrower has been appointed vice-president, bulk. |
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September 15, 2006 |
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| Travel by train and experience the magic of fall aboard the Dream Catcher Express! | |
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The Dream Catcher Express, an exciting train excursion traveling between North Bay and Temagami, will be returning this year for a limited 6-day engagement in 2006: September 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and October 1st.
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August 29, 2006 |
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| VIA Rail Canada revives last year's highly popular Remembrance Day train as the 2006 | |
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Halifax - Following the great success and popularity of this event in 2005, VIA Rail Canada is pleased to announce that the November 9, 2006, departure of its Ocean train from Halifax will be designated as the "Troop Train." VIA Rail Canada encourages war veterans and their families to travel by train from Halifax to Ottawa in time to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in our nation's capital. |
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August 29, 2006 |
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| VIA Rail Canada brings War Brides back to Halifax's Pier 21, where their lives in Canada began | |
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Halifax - VIA Rail Canada is pleased to announce that the November 6, 2006, departure of its Ocean train leaving Montréal will be designated as the "War Bride Train." VIA Rail Canada encourages war brides and their families to travel by train from Montréal to Halifax for a unique celebration of their arrival in this country. Between 1942 and 1948, more than 40,000 war brides and 20,000 children came to Canada from Britain and Europe. The overwhelming majority arrived sixty years ago this year, in 1946, and first touched Canadian soil at Pier 21 in Halifax. Many travelled by train to their new homes across the country. |
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August 22, 2006 |
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| See…and hear…about Greater Vancouver as never before! | |
 Revolutionary technology gives locals and visitors a unique view of our regionVancouver – “Next stop… Granville Station.” That’s a familiar refrain for tens of thousands of people in Greater Vancouver on SkyTrain. But now, some are hearing the story and history of this region brought to life with SkyTour. SkyTour combines Greater Vancouver’s unique and innovative transit system with cutting-edge modern technology and high-quality audio production. The result? The world’s first automated, wireless, hands-free multilingual “audio theatre” tour experience. Developed by SkyTrain in partnership with International Tour Entertainment Corporation (ITEC), SkyTour’s state-of-the-art technology takes travellers on an audio tour of this diverse, dynamic region, using hands-free receivers and headphones. “Identifiers” along the SkyTrain route automatically switch the audio tracks from one story to the next. Narration and dramatizations combine to give an entertaining and educational experience, which will entice people to want to explore the region more. |
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August 22, 2006 |
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| CHTR - CNoS Open House at Big Valley | |
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The Canadian Heartland Training Railway (CHTR) hosted over 250 guests at its open house held Saturday August 12 at Big Valley, maintaining an annual tradition of ensuring that a railway themed event is held each summer in the district. Visitors to the open house were provided with an opportunity to learn about the CHTR's railway educational programs, including an upcoming "conductor training program" that is being offered in conjunction with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, using rail facilities at Big Valley, Warden, and Stettler. Dave Armitage, General Manager of the CHTR remarked, "we were extremely pleased with the turn out and the genuine interest in the CHTR." |
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July 27, 2006 |
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| Big Valley Railway Day - CHTR Open House Aug. 12 2006 | |
 Take a ride on a diesel locomotive!Talk to experienced railroaders!Learn about practical railway training!Experience a bit of history!Big Valley Railway Station and Roundhouse Interpretive Centre Big Valley, Alberta. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2006. |
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June 27, 2006 |
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| Washington Companies' Southern Railway named as Vancouver Island rail operator | |
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Victoria: An agreement has been reached between representatives of Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited (SRY) and the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) for SRY to operate freight and passenger service on the ICF-owned rail line between Victoria and Courtenay on Vancouver Island beginning July 1, 2006. SRY will operate under the name Southern Railway Vancouver Island Limited. Southern Railway of British Columbia is an affiliate of the privately held Washington Companies. SRY is a major transporter of freight in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley with a diverse customer base including over 150 shippers of forest, building, agricultural, chemical, consumer and steel products. |
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June 15, 2006 |
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| CN promotes Sales and Marketing executives | |
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Montréal - CN announced today the promotions of Stan Jablonski and Jean-Jacques Ruest to the newly-created positions of senior vice-president, Sales, and senior vice-president, Marketing, respectively. James M. Foote, executive vice-president, Sales and Marketing, for CN, said: “Both Stan and Jean-Jacques have advanced CN’s commercial objectives substantially in recent years. The promotions recognize these successes and their recent assumption, respectively, of the Sales and Marketing functions of CN’s Bulk Commodities business. We expect Stan and Jean-Jacques will keep CN at the forefront of rail industry sales and marketing gains in the years ahead.” |
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June 1, 2006 |
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| VIA Préférence members benefit from 10th anniversary of popular program with special offer | |
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Montréal - VIA Rail Canada today announced that its reward program for frequent travellers, VIA Préférence, will mark its 10th anniversary by offering exclusive benefits to its members.
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May 8, 2006 |
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Brockville - CN will halt train whistling at five grade crossings in the City of Brockville between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, effective today, May 8, 2006. Trains will continue to sound whistles at the grade crossings between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. |
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March 30, 2006 |
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| Université de Montréal acquires switching yard site | |
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The Université de Montréal (UdeM) has exercised today its option to buy the switching yard site in the borough of Outremont. The site, measuring over 180,000 m(2), was the property of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The university plans to use the land to create a university campus, giving this part of the city a collective use. "This is a historic phase in our institution's history," stated vice-rector of planning, Pierre Simonet. "By deploying its activities on this site, the university will be able to pursue its development, meeting the community's needs for science education and the furtherance of scientific knowledge." Note that, last September, the City of Montréal and borough of Outremont officially and enthusiastically indicated that they supported the UdeM in developing this major project. |
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February 22, 2006 |
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| CPR's CEO Rob Ritchie Retiring; COO to succeed | |
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The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: CP) announced today that Robert J. Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire following the Company's Annual General Meeting on May 5th, 2006. The Board announced that J.E. (Ted) Newall will also retire from his position as Chairman of the Board following the meeting. Rob Ritchie joined Canadian Pacific Ltd. in 1970 as a research analyst, and moved to CPR in 1972. He was promoted through increasingly responsible positions. He was appointed President in 1990 and added Chief Executive Officer to his responsibilities in 1995. "Rob led the company through a period of significant opportunities and challenges," said Ted Newall, Chairman of the Board. "During his tenure, the CPR was able to rebuild its track network, increase its capacity, renew its locomotive fleet, revitalize its rolling stock, modernize its IT systems and evolve into one of the safest railways in North America. The move of the headquarters to Calgary and the recreation of the CPR as a stand alone company with its own share structure were also significant accomplishments. The value of those shares has more than doubled since the spin-off. It's a track record Rob can be proud of and we thank him for his dedication, his vision, and leadership." |
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February 16, 2006 |
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| CPR celebrates 125th birthday on February 16, 2006 | |
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February 16, 2006 is an historic day for Canadian Pacific Railway. It is the 125th birthday of the railway's incorporation, and to celebrate the milestone the company has put its birth certificate - the Canadian Pacific Railway Company charter - on display at Calgary's Glenbow Museum. The charter is considered by some to be the country's most significant private company legal document, not only monetarily but historically. The CPR company charter is on a term loan to the Glenbow Museum. "CPR's company charter, with its 69 clauses, is not just another typical corporate legal document," added CPR President, Fred Green. "It is the multi-paged document that allowed Canada to physically link east with west. The CPR transcontinental railway spawned by the charter provided the country with an economic and strategic artery. As well, it continues to remind us how 125 years later, CPR remains a key transportation force for moving Canada's commerce." |
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February 16, 2006 |
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| CPR unveils new Royal Canadian Pacific building on company's 125th Birthday | |
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On the same day Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) celebrated its 125th Birthday, the company unveiled plans for new offices for its world-renowned luxury rail service, the Royal Canadian Pacific. Developed by Calgary's Centron Group of Companies, a new 9,000 square foot, two-storey building is planned in the heart of downtown Calgary, at the corner of 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW, which will house the offices of all Royal Canadian Pacific operations. It is adjacent to the Centron Group of Companies' redevelopment of the former post-office building. "It was on February 16th, 1881, CPR was incorporated. Since that time the company has played a key role in our nation's growth and development, contributing to our local and national economies by moving goods and people important to Canada," said CPR President, Fred Green. "The exciting move to new service offices with its unique design strengthens Royal Canadian Pacific's presence in Calgary as it provides an exciting physical anchor to promote our luxury rail service through the magnificent Rocky Mountains." "Our company views the redevelopment of this location as an opportunity to enhance the urban landscape and to build on the history of the city associated with Canadian Pacific Railway," said Cole Harris, President of the Centron Group of Companies, co-developer of the site with the Homburg Group. "Our company recognized the importance of celebrating our heritage and combining it with the modern needs of businesses in of one of Canada's great cities." |
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February 9, 2006 |
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| VIA to relaunch new Easterly Class in 2006 | |
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VIA Rail Canada says that it's new and improved Easterly Class: A Maritime Learning Experience, launched last June, has had a very successful first season. The learning component of the rail journey, the quality of the on-board coordinators and the theme menus offering a culinary exploration of the region, where particularly appreciated. Customer satisfaction ratings, gathered from May to September, exceeded expectations and showed a satisfaction level of 8.4 out of 10, a significant improvement over previous years. Operating from May to October 31, on the Ocean, VIA's Eastern Transcontinental train, between Montréal and Halifax, customers gave particularly high marks as the Maritime Learning Experience immerses travelers in the culture of the region and celebrates its historical richness while pampering passengers with the amenities they expect from a premier class sleeper service. "Our aim was to create a unique learning experience on rails that would give passengers the pleasure of discovering the Maritimes while learning a little more about the history, culture and cuisine from that part of the country," says Keith Moulton, Regional Director, Eastern Services. "It's not about simply getting there, it's about offering a traveling experience to our customers." adding Mr. Moulton. |
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February 8, 2006 |
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| 170th Anniversary of Canada’s First Railway | |
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Exporail will hold its first fund-raising dinner at its reception hall on Thursday, March 30 to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the opening in 1836 of Canada's first railway, the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad, which ran from Laprairie to St. Jean, Quebec and as a tribute to the Monteregie Region, the birthplace of Canada's railways. The evening will be animated as an early railway shareholders’ meeting, when investors were being asked to put their money into this newly-developed form of transport. A meal based on 1836 menus will continue the historical theme. The Honorary President of the evening will be Sean Finn, Vice-President of CN; Chairman of the Board of the Railway Association of Canada, and Mayor of St. Lambert. The mayors of Laprairie and St. Jean have also been invited. A large number of officials from the Monteregie region are expected. Capacity is limited to 320. Tickets for the event are $150 each, a portion of which is eligible as a charitable donation. |
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February 2, 2006 |
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| Budweiser Super Bowl Tailgate Train Charity BBQ | |
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VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise travellers that West side access to Union Station from Front St. will be limited on Friday February 3, from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. due to the Budweiser Super Bowl Tailgate Train Charity BBQ to support The Easter Seal Society of Ontario. With the Budweiser "Big Rig" set up for the charity lunchtime BBQ, the area directly in front of the station is expected to be congested. Travellers being dropped off in front of the station are encouraged to allow extra time, or to use the side entrances to the station located on either Bay or York St. south of Front. |
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January 26, 2006 |
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| CN and Canadian Pacific Railway to implement further service improvements at the Port of Vancouver | |
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CN and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) announced today they have reached an agreement that will make rail operations more fluid in the Lower Mainland, enhancing service for rail customers and supporting the growth of Pacific Gateway ports and terminals. The operational improvements are expected to begin in March 2006. The agreement includes a series of significant operational initiatives that will improve the flow of freight to and from the port by operating direct-to-destination trains that bypass yards and eliminating railway-to-railway handoffs. It will also extend the railways’ existing directional running zone in the Fraser Canyon west to the Gateway ports and terminals. |
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January 19, 2006 |
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| CN purchases RailAmerica’s Alberta short lines for C$26 million | |
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CN announced today the purchase of the Alberta short-line railways owned by RailAmerica, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., for C$26 million in cash. In addition, RailAmerica may receive up to C$4 million in future payments, depending on the development of new business on the acquired railways. CN is buying the Mackenzie Northern Railway (MKNR) and the Lakeland & Waterways Railway (LWR), both located north of Edmonton, following RailAmerica’s decision to divest its Alberta short lines. Also included in the transaction is the Central Western Railway (CWR), a 21-mile railway in east-central Alberta used largely for training purposes that also carries a small amount of agricultural traffic. |
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January 18, 2006 |
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| We’ve Been Working on the Railroad! | |
 The Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY), a partnership of the City of Barrie, the Town of Collingwood and CANDO Contracting, is pleased to announce the official start of rail service to the Carney Timber Company at their 200 Brock Street location. The provision of rail service was enabled through an innovative agreement between BCRY, the Carney Timber Company and Western Mechanical, which allowed for the construction of an industrial rail siding from the Lorena Street Spur to the Carney Timber property. “The opening of this new rail spur is an exciting event for the City of Barrie as it supports the growth and retention of an existing Barrie business”, says Mayor Rob Hamilton. “This is an important part of Council’s objectives and contributes to our goal of supporting higher paying, industrial jobs in the City of Barrie. We wish all the best to the Carney Timber Company as they launch this important service and thank them for the investment in our community”. The construction of this industrial rail spur marks an important milestone for the Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY) as it is not only the first significant construction project for the BCRY region, but also is the first one to be constructed in Ontario in the last 15 years. It is a symbol of the renaissance that rail is experiencing, not only in Ontario, but in Canada and throughout North America. |
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| The Railway Association of Canada - Railway Emergency Response Course | |
| New Dangerous Goods Team brochure | |
| Year in Review - Canada’s Railways Hope For Better Results in 2010 | |
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