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Intermodal network bi-weekly update – Week of January 29, 2024

January 31, 2024

Service highlights this week
CPKC expects seasonal operating conditions across our intermodal network this week.

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

During the winter months it is imperative walking areas, parking locations and dock facilities are safe and free of debris. Containers also must be cleared of snow and ice when ready for pickup. Sanding or cleaning away snow or ice is one of the ways that poor winter weather effects can be mitigated.

The CPKC Customer Safety Handbook provides clear direction on safe rail operations and can help to educate your employees on the potential hazards on and around tracks. Please click here to access the CPKC Customer Safety Handbook.

Asset forecast this week 

  • Reefer and heater supply is adequate in Lachine and Vaughan
  • Lachine, dry 53’ supply is good, DRP is tight. Vaughan is tight on 53’ dry but DRP supply is ample
  • Equipment supply in western Canada terminals is good 
  • Operational performance

Please click here to review CPKC Key Metrics for the week ending January 27, 2024.

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

  1. The first and only single-line service connecting Mexico to the U.S. Midwest
  2. Dedicated daily Intermodal trains with one of the fastest transit times in the rail industry
  3. Truck competitive option with seamless, expanded reach to more markets
  4. CPKC MMX Express also offers daily service to Dallas, TX: 
    • 64 hrs. transit from Salinas Victoria, NL to Dallas, TX (Wylie) 
    • 81.5 hrs. from San Luis Potosi, SL to Dallas, TX (Wylie)


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


Have feedback about the CPKC integration?
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