Rail Flawed track repair caused crude train derailment, TSB finds May 2, 2022 Wrong part used in track repair led to 815,000 litres of crude spilled in 2019 Manitoba derailment
Rail Highway, rail line remain closed after train derails in Alberta July 3, 2021 Closure in place for hours to allow for cleanup after litres of tar oil spilled from a derailed CP rail car
General Canadian crude by rail exports surge back in March May 26, 2021 Better oil production and amid limited export pipeline capacity for heavy oil contribute to rise
Capacity Analysts say Canadian shippers will benefit from CP Rail deal March 23, 2021 Main benefit will be the general improvement in service and route options to the southern states and Mexico
Hazardous Materials New winter rail rules introduced March 1, 2021 Rules now require railways to have a winter operation plan for each subdivision where higher risk key trains operate
Hazardous Materials U.S. ruling may make it harder to cut train crew sizes February 25, 2021 Opens the door for states to require two-man crews on freight trains that haul crude oil, ethanol and other hazardous commodities
Hazardous Materials Canadian crude by rail exports surge in November January 27, 2021 Jumped 87 percent to 170,000 barrels per day
Hazardous Materials Train cars carrying crude derail, burn north of Seattle December 23, 2020 Site is less than 10 km from Canadian border
Hazardous Materials Crude by rail shipments bounce back from summer lows November 26, 2020 Rail shipments of oil in September doubled from August
Hazardous Materials Canadian crude by rail exports fall September 24, 2020 Hit another eight year low in July