Rail projects near you

British Columbia

Coquitlam (Sapperton) - Interchange track

The CP Sapperton interchange project will extend the current interchange track by approximately 5,000 feet to a total capacity of 8,700 feet. Construction involves ground stabilization by installing reinforced concrete columns, subgrade and drainage works, and new track construction.  

Work will occur Monday – Saturday during daytime hours until November 30, 2020. Overnight work will also take place from October 30 to November 6. 

Kamloops - Auxiliary track project

CP is building an additional 8,500 ft track along its existing mainline in Kamloops, with work starting in early November 2020 and estimated to be completed in April 2021. The additional track will better accommodate increased shipment volumes moving through Kamloops to Teck Resources' (Teck) expanded Neptune Terminals on Canadian National's (CN) rail network, as announced by CN and Teck in December 2019.  

During the project, residents can expect to hear heavy machinery and trucks and notice an increase in dust from time to time. Construction-type work will occur during daytime hours; however, nighttime work may be required. CP will at all times endeavour to minimize any inconvenience to the residents in the surrounding communities to the extent possible.

The unofficial path commonly known as the Jack Gregson Trail is permanently closed effective November 9, 2020. This path, which came about through casual use, is located within CP's railway right of way. The path was neither designed nor intended to be a public pathway and is not part of the City of Kamloops public trail system.  

You can find the City of Kamloops official trail network on the city's website: kamloops.ca/parks-recreation/parks-sports-fields/parks-and-trails-maps.

As a reminder, all CP track and lands are private property. Rail operations and track work take place 24/7. For public safety, as well as the safety of CP employees, please keep clear of rail property at all times.

Project work

CP is conducting an Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) to identify and evaluate archaeological sites within the project area. The work will be performed by a professional archaeological consulting company and include representatives from Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc. The field assessment will involve testing of soils at regular intervals in areas where archaeological potential has been identified. Samples will be screened on-site, and test holes will be backfilled with the original materials. 

Beginning November 9, 2020, CP will be performing utility locates and will minimally expose existing utilities using a vacuum system. Trees, shrubs and other vegetation will be removed from the site in preparation for upcoming project work.

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Airdrie to Bowden - Signalization

CP will be installing a centralized traffic control (CTC) signal system which include new signal masts, signal housing, power switch equipment and switch heaters along the tracks between Airdrie and a rail siding south of Bowden.  

The signal masts look like traffic lights. Construction will continue to December 31, 2020.  

Calgary - Alyth

CP is realigning track and switches in the area north of 11^th Street SE, near our Alyth yard. New crossing warning protection will be installed at the 20^th Avenue SE crossing, along with new fencing on part of the property.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by end of summer 2020.

Calgary - Elbow River rail bridge project

CP is installing a second rail bridge over the Elbow River adjacent to and south of the existing rail bridge between 7th Street SE and 8th Street SE.

Bridge construction is planned for 2020, with additional work on CP property in 2021.

Will more tracks mean more rail traffic?
CP's bridge reconfiguration will improve rail traffic flow through Alyth Yard, enabling CP to process trains more efficiently. CP's rail traffic and train frequency fluctuates with the needs of its customers.

Calgary - Green Line LRT

Work will take place on CP property in the area of 69^th Avenue SE to accommodate the City of Calgary Green Line LRT project. Information on this project is available through the City website at https://www.calgary.ca/greenline.

Cochrane - Siding extension

CP is extending the Cochrane siding to a capacity of 12,200 feet. The siding will be extended west to the Bow River bridge and east towards 5th Avenue in Cochrane. Construction will include a new bridge over Big Hill Creek and the public pathway.

Construction is expected from April 20, 2020 through to December 2020.

Irvine - Siding extension

CP is extending the Irvine siding eastward by 4,200 feet. Grading work is anticipated to be completed by August 31, 2020, and the full project completed in 2021.

Sherwood Park - Scotford Subdivision Extension

CP has received approval from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA File Number 19-02643) to extend the existing Scotford Subdivision approximately 4 kilometers to the south. This extension will provide rail service to Inter Pipeline's new polypropylene facility. Work is expected to continue until December 1, 2020.

CP's application and supplemental filings can be downloaded from the links below:

Application100 MB

CP Scotford Subdivision Extension Application Summary

CTA Supplemental Filing Letter June 21, 2019

CTA Supplemental Filing Letter July 17, 2019

CP Environmental Commitments Table

Strathcona County - Second track

CP is installing a second track from its Clover Bar yard westward to 17^th Street NE, Edmonton. The new track will extend 6,900 feet. Work will take place primarily during the daytime, with occasional evening and overnight work.

The project will continue until December 1, 2020.

​Saskatchewan

Piapot - Siding extension

The CP Piapot siding is being extended eastward by approximately 4,200 feet. The grading work is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2020 and track work in 2021.

​Ontario

Quebec

​Les Cèdres - Intermodal complex

​The CP project at Les Cèdres is currently part of a company-wide review of existing facilities. As a result of this extensive review, there has been no firm timeline set for the discussion of plans at this site. We remain committed to informing all interested parties about the status of the Les Cèdres project, and about our operations in the municipality.​