Canadian Pacific launches faster Toronto-Calgary intermodal service

Canadian Pacific today announced it has launched a faster intermodal rail service between Toronto and Calgary to better serve customers in this key corridor. The new service offering cuts 20 hours from previous schedules.

“Customers are taking advantage of CP’s faster transit times in major intermodal corridors, and given Calgary’s importance as a Canadian distribution hub, improving this service is the next logical step,” said Jane O’Hagan, CP’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “We are helping our customers become more competitive in their own markets and offering previously unavailable options to business not currently shipping with CP.”

O’Hagan added, “CP is focused on its commitment to faster, more reliable service for its customers. The improved schedule is made possible by pairing efficient train design at origin while leveraging a CP advantage; the shortest rail route between Toronto and Calgary.”

The 20-hour service improvement means the 3,400 kilometre distance from Toronto to Calgary will now take 64 hours.

Using similar practices last year, CP shortened schedules from Vancouver to Chicago and Vancouver to Toronto. Initiatives like these will continue to improve asset utilization while meeting customer demands for supply-chain improvements.

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New appointment for Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific has revealed Robert Johnson has been hired as CP’s Vice-President U.S. Operations.

Johnson’s railroad career spans 32 years with BNSF where he held successively more responsible roles in operations, transportation, engineering, and service excellence. His most recent position at BNSF was General Manager, Northwest Division, overseeing day-to-day operations for that region.

“We welcome Robert to Canadian Pacific,” said Keith Creel, CP’s president and chief operating officer.  “His depth of experience significantly adds to our operation’s bench strength to help continue CP’s ongoing drive for efficiency, optimizing assets and improving service for our customers.”

Johnson takes over from SVP U.S. Operations Doug McFarlane, who has announced his retirement after 37 years with the railroad in both Canada and the United States.

McFarlane joined CP in 1976 and has held a number of positions within the company, including conductor and locomotive engineer. He later served in key executive roles in operations, transportation, marketing & sales and labor relations, and ultimately as SVP U.S. Operations. 

“On behalf of the entire CP family, I would like to thank Doug for his professionalism and many years of dedication and passionate leadership,” added Creel. “Doug leaves behind a strong legacy and positive example of accountability for people across the entire CP network.”

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