The parties remain far apart in their negotiations and the lock-out of the TCRC employees at this time looks increasingly likely.
This would have a significant and immediate impact on CP Rail’s network and intermodal and container transport with likely a complete shutdown of the network.
CP Rail is one of only two rail providers in Canada and hauling a large percentage of all container and intermodal shipments.
preparing for this eventuality by switching as many services as possible to CN Rail as well as diverting CP Rail shipments in transit where possible. Additional alternative routings via U.S. gateways are available however at a significant cost increase only