CALGARY,
AB, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian
Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today announced the
2816 Empress steam locomotive will travel from Canada, through the U.S. and into Mexico departing Calgary, Alta. on April
14, 2024, the one-year anniversary of CPKC's creation.
"Our unique, unrivaled railway network connects a continent and
links Canada, the U.S. and
Mexico," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive
Officer. "On April 14, 2023, we drove
a ceremonial Final Spike completing that continental connection. We
look forward to proudly celebrating that historic railway moment
with a special tour starring the 2816, honoring our history and
looking forward to an exciting future filled with opportunities for
our railroaders, customers and communities."
Following a special anniversary event in Calgary on April 13,
2024, the 2816 will depart Calgary on April 14,
2024, traveling to stops in the following cities:
- Moose Jaw, Sask.
- Minot, N.D.
- St. Paul, Minn.
- Bensenville, Ill.
- Davenport, Iowa
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Shreveport, La.
- Laredo, Texas
- Mexico City, Mex.
The public will be able to see the 2816 up close in these cities
with additional details about the stops and related events
available early in 2024.
"This 2816 steam tour will bring the story of our uniquely North
American railway's history and compelling future to life for rail
fans and visitors across our network," Creel added. "We look
forward to celebrating in communities across our network."
The 2816, a 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive, was built in
1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works. It served as a roving
steam-powered ambassador for Canadian Pacific throughout
Canada and the U.S. before being
placed in storage in 2012. Now, after a decade of slumber, the
engine has been carefully prepared to once again travel the
rails. The locomotive continues to undergo preparations for
next year's tour, including equipping The Empress with Positive
Train Control.
About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line
transnational railway linking Canada, the United
States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from
Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to
Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route
miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North
American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to
key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to
learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.
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