Expressway is a short- to medium-haul transportation service that combines the best of truck and rail to help you reduce costs and better serve your customers' needs.
Developed with input from trucking companies, and CP's $52 million investment, Expressway allows shippers to move their standard, non-reinforced trailers in high-volume corridors. Expressway services are strategically located — with hubs in Toronto and Montreal providing round-the-clock services and an easy-to-use reservation system.
How Expressway Works
- Expressway handles standard, non-reinforced trailers easily and securely
- Trailers loaded with our purpose-designed tractor units avoid damage often associated with traditional crane-lifting methods
- Specially designed railcars deliver a superior ride quality, reducing the potential for in-shipment damage
- Shipping by rail reduces fuel, maintenance and tire costs. Expressway opens opportunities to move a large number of trailers in high-volume corridors, creating power lanes
- Competitive, directional pricing. Dedicated, independent Expressway terminals, close to major highway arteries
- Terminals are open 24/7, 365 days a year. Departs daily, Sunday through Friday
- Book from a few hours or up to one year in advance
- Automated terminal procedures ensure a 15-minute turnaround time
- Expressway can handle any type or size trailer: dry vans or tankers, flat beds or containers on chassis
- Expressway trains have the highest priority on our tracks, ensuring fast transit times