Railroad crossings are in the 2010 budget Nov 12, 2009
Although details are still minimal, city officials received word at the end of last month that Canadian Pacific Railway, owner of the city's railroad tracks, has figured repairs for Britt's deteriorated railroad crossings into the company's 2010 budget ... Canadian Pacific Railway, who took ownership of the tracks last year, will also have to work in conjunction with MaxYield Cooperative which owns two of the three crossings on Main Avenue to complete repairs. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Trees come down and volunteers come out on Muscatine bike path Nov 10, 2009
John Sayles of Muscatine was among about 10 volunteers who helped the city clean up trees that had been cut down about a month ago by the Canadian Pacific Railway ... MUSCATINE, Iowa It was about a month ago when the Canadian Pacific Railway sent a train through Muscatine with a cutting machine that lopped off trees that were growing close to the track near the bike path along River Road. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks 0.1% in August on Drop in Oil and Gas Output Oct 31, 2009
We continue to face volumes that are below last year, though sequential quarter-over-quarter improvements in some sectors have occurred, , chief financial officer of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., said on an Oct. 27 earnings call. Most of the that showed gains in August are linked to government spending, tax cuts and interest-rate reductions. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Man Killed in Crash With Train Oct 2, 2009
The Canadian Pacific Railway train was traveling south with 62 rail cars when it hit and killed the man who police say was on the railroad tracks. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Woman Killed After Being Struck by a Train Sep 14, 2009
Casey T. Merchlewitz, 25, was struck by a Canadian Pacific Railway train around 2:30 a.m.. Sheriff's deputies and Wabasha police arrived to find that Merchlewitz was dead at the scene. (Fox News)
DM&E will likely rise again, and conditions may be different Sep 9, 2009
The company was sold to Canadian Pacific Railway, energy prices have fluctuated wildly, train traffic has dropped because of the national recession, and Congress is debating climate change legislation that could effect coal-fired power plants. Even so, we expect the project will eventually be proposed again. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Railroad Puts $6 Billion Coal Plan on Hold Aug 27, 2009
DMased in Sioux Falls, S.D., and is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. It has been working for years to expand and improve its tracks so it can ship coal from northeast Wyoming's Powder River Basin to power plants elsewhere. (ABC News -- Wire)
DM&E quits lawsuits, shelves coal train project Aug 27, 2009
Staben said former DM&E president Kevin Schieffer was one of those who got rich on the sale of the rail line to Canadian Pacific Railway in a deal agreed upon almost two years ago. And probably not just him, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stimulus money to be used for boarding ramp at Tomah depot Aug 7, 2009
The depot sits on a 61-acre property owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, which has been in contact with Tomah city officials about selling the property along both sides of Superior Avenue in the center of the city. Development of the railroad property is a priority of the city s Long Range Planning Committee, which is working with Canadian Pacific Railway and Vandewalle iates, a firm from Madison hired by Canadian Pacific to market and plan development of the property. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The History of Sault Ste Marie Aug 4, 2009
In 1887, the Sault became connected to Sudbury through the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the International Bridge linked it to the United States. It was at this point that the population began to grow steadily, and Sault Ste Marie was large enough to become incorporated as a town. (Suite101.com)
Workersbegin to prepare train depot for trip Jul 28, 2009
Depot owner Canadian Pacific Railway signed the paperwork allowing the historical society to proceed, said Jess Last, who along with her husband, Otto, is coordinating the project. The railroad had indicated its desire to have it razed or removed this year. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
DM&E Wyoming lawsuit may be nearing resolution Jul 27, 2009
Canadian Pacific Railway took over DM&E last year after buying it. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Norfolk Southern exec named Railinc chair Jul 15, 2009
Heather Campbell of Canadian Pacific Railway also was elected to the board. Railinc is a wholly owned subsidiary of the. (Triangle Business Journal)
Teck Secures Reduction in Rail Costs Jul 6, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 5, 2009) - Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") today announced the completion of statutory rail rate arbitration proceedings between a Teck subsidiary and Canadian Pacific Railway ("CP") in respect of rates for westbound coal shipments from Teck's five mines in southeast British Columbia to Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bank and Neptune Terminals in North Vancouver. The arbitration results will substantially reduce... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Rates established for westbound coal through end of Q1 2010 Jul 6, 2009
CALGARY, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: ) today announced the results of rate proceedings between CP and Teck Coal Ltd. (Teck) addressing rate levels for export traffic moving between Teck's southern BC mines and Vancouver area ports. Contract terms are confidential and expire on April 7, 2010. (PR Newswire)
Beryl Johnson: Growing up in Skagway Jun 21, 2009
Her father, Hal Johnston, worked as an agent for Canadian Pacific Railway. Her mother, Ethel, had a huge garden and grew much of the family's food. (Juneau Empire)
Teck Provides Coal Update Jun 20, 2009
A new contract with Canadian Pacific Railway has not been reached for transportation from the five mines in the Elk Valley to west coast ports, but required service continues to be provided. Transportation costs for the 2009 calendar year are currently expected to be in the range of C$35 to C$37 per tonne. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Stimulus funds to help Tomah Amtrak depot Jun 17, 2009
The depot is on 61 acres owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, which has approached city officials about selling the property on Superior Avenue. The Tomah depot is one of eight Amtrak has in Wisconsin and has seen ridership steadily increase throughout the past decade. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited declares dividend May 22, 2009
CALGARY, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: ) today declared a quarterly dividend of twenty four and three quarter cents ($0. 2475) Canadian per share on the outstanding Common Shares. (PR Newswire)
Court allows suit over deadly railroad derailment May 19, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court says it won't block a lawsuit against the Canadian Pacific Railway by victims of a deadly 2002 derailment in North Dakota. The justices declined Monday to get involved in a dispute between the Canadian Pacific and residents of Minot who want to sue the railroad over the January 2002 derailment that sent a cloud of toxic anhydrous ammonia farm fertilizer over the city. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Police looking for train vandals May 8, 2009
Police say someone moved the two hooked-together Canadian Pacific Railway locomotives from a side rail to the main track - a distance of about a city block - in a residential area of Minot in the early morning hours Sunday. A couple of hours later, a freight train carrying anhydrous ammonia and other hazardous material came through. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Proposed storage facility would create jobs May 8, 2009
ALBANY Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Global Partners L.P. are proposing a $14. 8 million ethanol storage and distribution facility here that would create 130 jobs, a CP Rail spokesman said. (Albany Times Union)
Train sprays oil on Winona’s East End homes May 6, 2009
At least one witness saw a locomotive spray the oil on Friday afternoon, though neither Union Pacific Railroad nor Canadian Pacific Railway the two companies that use the line have claimed responsibility. Cherie Kanz holds out her hand Monday, covered in oil which still remains around the tracks along Front Street where it spilled Friday. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Vehicle smashed by train; driver, friend escape Apr 3, 2009
The train was likely traveling about 30 mph at impact, said Mike LoVecchio, a spokesman for Canadian Pacific Railway. The Sonata was totaled; the 7,200-foot-long train sustained no damage. (Winona Daily News, MN)
CP sells most of Detroit River tunnel holdings Apr 2, 2009
Calgary Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has sold most of its interest in the Detroit River rail tunnel to partner Borealis Infrastructure Management for $110-million. CP said Wednesday it will continue to operate and maintain the 99-year-old, 2. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Media Advisory - Canadian Pacific first-quarter 2009 results: Conference call with analysts and media on April 23, 2009. Apr 1, 2009
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Canadian Pacific and Borealis Infrastructure announce changes to their Detroit River Tunnel partnership agreement Apr 1, 2009
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY ... CALGARY, April 1 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX/NYSE: CP) and Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. announced that they have entered into a transaction that, subject to regulatory approval, will change their joint ownership of the Detroit River Tunnel Partnership (DRTP) to a majority position for Borealis ... CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY - More on this organization. (Canada Newswire)
Prospects for bridge repair linked to rail-trail project Mar 30, 2009
Albany County and Canadian Pacific Railway, which owns the old D, reached agreement for the county to buy the nine-mile stretch between Voorheesville and Albany in December. But since CP Rail has had no practical interest in fixing the bridge, as it's no longer used by trains, it likely will be Albany County's responsibility to see that repairs are done, if and when the sale is finalized. (Albany Times Union)
Unions balk at cries for pension reform Mar 20, 2009
The other firms pushing for more lenient funding requirements are Bell Canada, Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Canadian National Railway Co., Canada Post and Nav Canada. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Work progresses on RR facility (109) Mar 19, 2009
The Wellsboro & Corning Railroad operates 33 miles of railroad between Wellsboro and Gang Mills, N.Y. where it connects to the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The new building will be known as the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad Repair Facility. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
CP asks employees to help get books in order Mar 12, 2009
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is asking employees to burn off vacation days and also scrapping a system that allowed up to 52 weeks of holiday time to be banked, part of renewed efforts to control costs amid a slowdown in the railway industry ... Canadian Pacific Railway. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Railway discusses safety with La Crescent Mar 12, 2009
Canadian Pacific Railway representatives met Wednesday with La Crescent city officials about safety and operating practices in the wake of a two-train derailment near Dresbach in December. Canadian Pacific spokesmen Rick Poznikoff and Jeff Johnson detailed for officials at City Hall the railway s regulations, policies, track maintenance and emergency response plan. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Home of the week Feb 28, 2009
One eighty-one Balmoral was originally Tudor in style, says Victoria Boscariol of Avant Garde Real Estate Ltd., who adds that the house was built in 1906 by the Van Horne family of Canadian Pacific Railway fame for their daughter. The street just south of St. Clair Avenue was still relatively remote when the Hornes purchased the property in the 1940s. (Globe and Mail)
River offers a promising rail route Feb 26, 2009
The so-called river corridor offers an intact rail right-of-way used by Canadian Pacific Railway. It's densely populated, dotted with employers and has good pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks and crosswalks. (Albany Times Union)
Hwy. 16 overpass to get new surface Feb 26, 2009
The section, which carries vehicle traffic over Canadian Pacific Railway tracks, will be renovated with new joints on either side of the bridge and a new concrete deck overlay. A car drives over the Monegan Overhead on Hwy 16. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Special deliveries Feb 14, 2009
We met one wartime Christmas morning on a crowded westbound Canadian Pacific Railway train filled with grumpy soldiers en route for holiday leave but late because of train breakdowns. We spent about 100 minutes together. (Globe and Mail)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices Feb 12, 2009
- The relative weight of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP) will increase in the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Equity and Capped Equity, the S&P/TSX 60, 60 Capped and Equity 60 and the S&P/TSX Capped Industrials indices after the close of trading on Thursday, February 12, 2009, to reflect the issuance of shares via a prospectus offering. . (FOXBusiness)
