CPKC

Canadian Pacific Kansas City · CPKC · Canada

The first single-line railroad connecting Canada, the United States and Mexico, created by the 2023 CP–KCS merger.

Intermodal Bulk Block train Automotive

Key facts

Line code
CPKC
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Gauge
Standard (1435 mm)
Traction
Diesel
Network
~32,000 route-km
Terminals
3
Corridors
2

Schedule coverage: High — daily or multiple daily services on core relations. This is an editorial coverage indicator, not a measured count of services.

Emissions profile

Across the 2 corridors this operator runs on RailScanner, the mean intensity is 22 gCO₂ per tonne-kilometre — about 65% below the road benchmark of 62 g. Diesel traction puts this above the electrified European networks, though still far below road.

Planning estimates following GLEC v3 methodology — not a regulatory-grade declaration. For compliance reporting, reference the certified consignment documentation.

Services sold

Intermodal

Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers on flat wagons.

Bulk

Coal, ore, aggregates and grain in dedicated wagons.

Block train

A whole train moving point to point without reformation.

Automotive

Finished vehicles and automotive parts.

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