Tag Archives interswitching

Grain movement booms; timeliness a concern
CN sets record and CPKC has big year, but shippers say weekly rail car order fulfilment was disappointing

Grain movement about more than just shareholder profit

Interswitiching pilot expiry concerns industry
Grain Growers of Canada worries there will be little opportunity to extend it now that Parliament has been prorogued
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s extended interswitching pilot is running out of track, and Grain Growers of Canada worries that letting the program expire will create significant disruption for the smooth flow of grain. The program, which opens up rival rail routes for shippers under certain conditions, has been in place since 2023 and is set […] Read more
Farmers demand improved rail policy

Demands continue to reform interswitching
Prairie grain shippers insist extended interswitching should be made permanent so all Prairie regions are accommodated
REGINA — Grain companies last week added their voice to the call for extended interswitching. Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association, said the practice is an example of low-hanging fruit that would provide rail rate and service competition for shippers. He said it’s one of the only tools shippers have to […] Read more
APAS takes stock of ’23; looks ahead

Ottawa consults on rail freight sector

Interswitching pilot program welcomed

Rail interswitch plan needs investment

Grain shippers call for expansion of interswitching pilot
Coalition argues that the 18-month initiative planned by Ottawa needs to be broader and last for a longer period of time
A campaign called Flip the Switch has launched at interswitching.ca to encourage producers and shippers to contact their members of Parliament to voice their support.