WEATHER ADVISORY – INTERMODAL NETWORK UPDATE

Rail Service Updates

Network Conditions

Due to Blizzard conditions through Alberta, Prairies, and NW ON, Intermodal service may experience some in-transit slowness through the next 24hrs with wind restrictions traveling through these regions. Current reports show that delays are minimal, <24hrs; with Saskatchewan & Manitoba potentially experiencing some Service Delays for both inbound/outbound.

Monitoring & Communication
The Intermodal Tracing Team will track all Bison departures and arrivals and promptly notify Customer Service of any loads impacted by delays. Where necessary, temporary service adjustments will be communicated to minimize disruption.

Customer Recommendations

• Priority Freight: Please call out as soon as possible.
• Early Loading: If feasible, load shipments one day earlier to expedite ingate and improve departure timing.

Service Alerts by Rail are reporting the following:

• BC – No restrictions

• AB – No restrictions

• SK  – Level 1 restrictions

• MB –Level 2 restrictions through the next 24-48hrs .

• NW ON – Level 1 & Level 2  through the next 24hrs.

What do these levels impact?

• During cold temps, a train’s maximum speed must be reduced by 10-30% when the temperatures drop below – 25C.

• Train Speeds are adjusted incrementally based on temperatures and conditions. 

• These speed decreases can also impact inbound placement when traffic arrives to terminals out of scheduled slot time.

• Cold temps may also restrict allowable footage, which is adjusted in Level 2, 3 & 4 at outbound from terminals. This can increase terminal congestion, impacting operational performance within rail yards.

• Footage reductions would be applied at originating  terminals so terminal congestion could also impact PQ & ON

Reminders

Please make necessary arrangements have been made for snow clearing on containers within your pools. Safety is most important, and containers must be cleared of snow and ice when ready for pickup.

Rail Partner Holiday Schedule:

Our rail partner has their annual Holiday Terminal shutdown beginning December 24^th – 1600 (LT), re-starting Rail service afternoon on December 25^th. 

• Ingates /Outgates to CP Terminals will close Tuesday December 24^th by 1600 (LT) and restart Thursday December 26^th 0700 (LT).
• All Reefer & Heater loads are to be loaded and ingated by cutoff on Sunday December 21st. 

*Any questions regarding holiday transit can be directed to your Customer Service Rep for review.*