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Intermodal network bi-weekly update – Week of September 25, 2023

September 27, 2023

Service highlights this week
CPKC expects strong wind and rain in the Vancouver area to start the week. Operating conditions to remain seasonal across the balance of our intermodal network this week.

We will continue to provide updates should conditions change with regard to potential network impacts.

Asset forecast this week

  • Vaughan supply is adequate for all equipment types. Lachine is tight for 53’ equipment
  • DRP equipment is available in the east 
  • Refrigerated equipment is in adequate supply across the network

Operational performance
Please click here to review CPKC Key Metrics for the week ending September 23, 2023.

Markets – new or notable:
CPKC Mexico Midwest Express (MMX)  

  • The first and only single-line service connecting Mexico to the U.S. Midwest
  • Dedicated daily intermodal trains with the fastest transit times in the rail industry
  • Truck competitive option with seamless, expanded reach to more markets
  • New to our MMX Express: 
    • 69 hrs. transit from Salinas Victoria, NL to Dallas, TX (Wylie) 
    • 86.5 hrs. from San Luis Potosi, SL to Dallas, TX (Wylie)
    • 64.5 hrs. transit from Chicago to Dallas (Wylie) 
    • 42.5 hrs. transit from Salinas Victoria, NL to Laredo, TX 
    • 96.3 hrs. transit from Chicago to Salinas Victoria, NL

Speak to your CPKC Account Manager to learn more about how the CPKC network can benefit your supply chain.

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