From driving the Last Spike to Driving the Digital Railway
On November 7, 2010, Canadian Pacific celebrated the 125th anniversary of the completion of Canada's transcontinental railway – a feat of innovation and engineering that linked a nation and built the Canadian economy.
Just as we drove the Last Spike in 1885, today we are driving the digital railway, putting state-of-the-art technology at the fingertips of our employees. Innovation and technology that is modernizing Canada's rail industry and the worldwide supply chain, is one the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation, and one that still moves the goods and commodities that Canadians rely on every day.
Our time-honoured CP ingenuity continues to deliver safe, reliable and efficient transportation solutions across North America and has solidified us as a trusted partner for our customers, employees, and the communities in which we live and operate.
Join us in celebrating 125 years of innovation and see how CP is Driving the Digital Railway.
You could say the railway built the country
Browse through the photographic history of Canadian Pacific and see some of the engineering and technological feats that not only built the railway, but forged a nation.
Longer trains bring business and consumers together
Our industry-leading Train Area Marshalling program utilizes advanced systems so we can safely build and operate longer, more efficient trains. Pioneering the innovative Distributive Power program, we have solidified ourself as a leader in long-train service.
Ahead of the curve with predictive technology
Advanced surveillance technologies including digital imaging, GPS tracking, and digital sensors allow us to predict problems before they happen. Our predictive train and track inspection technologies have increased our fleet productivity and keep our communities safer.
Caring for the environment
Protecting the air we breathe and addressing global climate change are important issues to CP. Learn about some of our current and future efforts to address both and find out why rail is the one of the most environmentally-friendly modes of transportation.