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Grain By Train
By Pulse CanadaNews
Grain By Train episodes
- The lowest demand seen in the last 5 years
The lowest weekly shipper demand in the last 5 years translated into a slight uptick in rail performance. With an impending work stoppage at CP, how will our rail supply chain react? Greg and Milt break down the latest in this week's Grain by Train.
Note: This episode was recorded prior to the CP lockout.14 min - The threat of a work stoppage looms at CP
As order fulfillment continues to lag, the threat of a work stoppage has emerged at CP Rail.
What could this mean for #cdnag? Greg and Milt discuss that, plus the latest numbers in this week's Grain by Train.14 min - Progress is made on order backlogs - when will they be cleared up?
Greg and Milt discuss the improvements made in addressing the backlog of orders the railways have been carrying for weeks.
16 min - An uptick in grain performance, how does it compare to rest of the rail system?
Milt and Greg review the latest performance numbers, plus take a deep dive into the latest report from Transport Canada.
20 min - As both railways fulfill less than 50% of orders, which metrics will be the ones to watch?
Both major railways fulfilled less than 50% of hopper car demand in week 27. This week, Greg & Milt break down the numbers, discuss which corridors showed promise, and uncover which ATC report metrics will be the ones to watch as we head into spring.
25 min - The worst performance period from CN in 5 years, what will turn it around?
Despite incredibly low demand from shippers, CN continues to struggle with fulfilling even half of the orders placed. This week on Grain by Train, Milt and Greg discuss what can turn this performance around.
21 min - CN posts their worst 4-week performance period in 4 years
Rail struggles continued in Week 25, with CN posting its worst 4-week performance period in 4 years. This week on Grain by Train, Milt & Greg cover the numbers plus discuss the National Supply Chain Summit.
17 min - A new low for CN's performance?
Hopper car demand is down, but so too is rail performance. In the lead up to next week's National Supply Chain Summit, Greg & Milt cover the latest numbers and discuss if any improvements can be expected in the weeks ahead.
18 min - With the lowest demand in four years, did the railways deliver on performance?
In the midst of the lowest demand in four years, both railways continue to miss the mark on performance.
This week on Grain by Train, Milt and Greg discuss a question the country should be asking: why isn’t Canada's rail system resilient?
14 min - Nearly 50% of orders unfulfilled. A typical winter or something more?
Both railways recently had their worst performances of grain year, currently failing to fulfill nearly 50% of orders. This week on Grain by Train, Milt and Greg discuss what issues are causing these struggles and when farmers can expect to see the situation improve.
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About Grain By Train
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Every week, we break down how rail performance is impacting the movement and export of Western Canadian Grain.