Grain By Train

2,000 backlogged orders are being carried by the railways, and severely cold weather is on the horizon for the prairies.  This week, Milt & Greg discuss what the railways are facing as they continue their recovery on the west coast.

Over 5,000 loaded grain cars were stalled en route due to the flooding in BC. Greg and Milt break down how quickly things can get back on track plus discuss the weekly performance numbers.

9,000 cars have not moved for at least 2 days on CP’s network. While rail traffic to Vancouver is recovering, Milt and Greg caution that the numbers for grain don’t tell the whole story.

After flooding in B.C. damaged the main lines of both CN and CP, rail traffic to the Port of Vancouver was essentially halted. How have the railways recovery efforts progressed since? This week on Grain by Train, Milt and Greg look at the numbers and consider the role the weather forecast for the region may play in future performance.

This week, Greg & Milt break down performance for Grain Week 13 and discuss why the railways can't seem to deliver consistently in their primary corridors week to week.

Inconsistent traffic to Prince Rupert has led to backlogs and an increase in idle car counts. Milt and Greg break down what is causing these issues, as well as discuss weekly performance.

Eleven weeks into the grain year, CN has only come close to their order fulfilment goals 3 times. This week, Greg and Milt discuss their concerns for CN heading into winter, along with Week 11 performance.

What does the latest rise in idle cars and a slowdown at ports mean for Canadian ag? Greg and Milt break down what farmers can expect in the coming weeks, plus tackle weekly performance.

How will a restructured CN impact rail service for Canadian ag? On this week's episode, Greg & Milt discuss the changes at CN since its unsuccessful bid for Kansas City Southern. Plus, Week 8 performance numbers.

Why is network visibility so tough to achieve? According to Milt, it comes down to 4 things: railway opposition, commercial issues, cost, and lack of agreement about the why & how.