(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

December 12, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

A third consecutive day of decline for system loads on wheels yesterday falling 9% to less than 7,900 cars and having now declined 13% since peaking at nearly 9,000 cars on Saturday.
Declines across the board yesterday although more notably CN declining 14% yesterday with both railways now below 3,800 cars on line.

Cars Not Moving

A sudden and significant correction yesterday in the number of cars dwelling for 48+ hours with system totals declining nearly 50% in the last 24 hours returning below 1,000 cars.
Improvements across the board yesterday with CN and CP reducing counts by more than 300 cars each.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (1,196) with their best day in some time with improved unloads reported at both west coast ports.
Thunder Bay unloads (454) with another strong day consistent with car population levels in the terminal and the rapidly closing shipping season.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

December 11, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

On the heels of rising to nearly 9,000 cars on Saturday, system loads on wheels have declined for two straight days falling back below 8,400 cars.
Declines across the board yesterday with CN and CP each seeing cars on line fall, with CP volumes now sitting 15% below CN levels.

Cars Not Moving

A third consecutive day of increase in the number of cars dwelling for 48+ hours with system totals having now doubled from less than 800 cars to nearly 1,600 cars in the last 72 hours.

Both railways seeing a deterioration in counts yesterday which has been the case on each of the last three days.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (748) down from the prior day with slightly higher unloads at Vancouver and no unloads reported at Prince Rupert.
Thunder Bay unloads (410) bouncing back nicely yesterday after a slowish weekend.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

November 30, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

System loads on wheels turning a corner yesterday, increasing for the first time in 6 days and returning north of 8,200 cars.
CN leading the increase with loads on wheels rising nearly 20% and returning above 3,100 cars after falling below 2,700 cars a day ago.  CP seeing a modest increase.

Cars Not Moving

An increase yesterday in the number of cars seeing extended dwell times with system counts returning above 1,400 cars.
CN continuing to improve while CP was wholly attributable for the jump in counts increasing 45% and back above 1,100 cars.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (732) more or less back in line with expectations with Vancouver unloads declining and Prince Rupert reporting nominal unloads.
Thunder Bay unloads (402) back above the 400 car threshold for the 3rd time this week consistent with the elevated volumes arriving at the port.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

November 29, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

System loads on wheels continue to decline at an accelerated rate falling below the 8,000 car mark yesterday – the lowest level seen since the first week of September.
Once again a tale of two railways with CN seeing another significant decline and loads on wheels on their network falling below 2,700 cars – the lowest level since mid August.

Cars Not Moving

Slight improvement once again yesterday in the number of cars seeing extended dwell times although counts remain north of 1,200 cars for a 6th consecutive day.
CN leading the improvement yesterday while CP saw counts rise returning near 800 cars – more than double the levels currently  being seen on CN.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (1,350) reporting as significantly higher although we estimate that is likely overstated by 300+ cars due to late reporting once again at Prince Rupert.
Thunder Bay unloads (282) dipping south of the 300 car mark for the first time this week although still trending ahead of last week.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

November 20, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

A second straight day of notable decline in system loads on wheels yesterday falling below 8,800 cars and down 10% over the last 48 hours.

Both railways seeing declines yesterday, more notably CP, with each now pushing toward the 4,000 car mark consistent with the projected decline in demand this week.

Cars Not Moving

Some notable improvement in the number of cars not moving 48+ hours yesterday, declining by a third and back below the 1,400 car mark after surpassing 2,000 cars a day ago.

Improvement across the board with CN and CP each seeing significant improvement in nearly equal measure.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (1,044) significantly higher than in recent days although we suspect Prince Rupert unloads reflect late reporting for previously unloads cars.
Thunder Bay unloads (383) with their best day in more than month consistent with the building inventory of cars on hand over the last few days.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

November 1, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

A notable decline in system loads on wheels yesterday falling below the 9,000 car threshold for the first time in a week.
Both railways seeing declines yesterday although more so CN which saw loads on wheels decline 11% falling below the 5,000 car mark for the first time in a week.

Cars Not Moving

A reversal yesterday in the number of cars not moving 48+ hours with system totals returning north of 1,000 cars on the heels of three consecutive days of improvement.
CP leading the increase yesterday with little change seen for CN.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads (1,073) remaining above the 1,000 car threshold reflecting principally improved unloads at Prince Rupert which was anticipated.
Thunder Bay unloads (193) declining from the levels seen the last two days.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.

(Regular updates will be available on the Alberta Pulse Growers website.)

Pulse Canada and the CSCA are partners of the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC)*, which tracks performance of the Canadian railway network for the movement of grain.

A new grain network status report has been created to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insight on the performance of the Canadian rail system for the 2020-2021 grain year. The report provides information and data on the status of the rail network as of midnight the previous day.

The railway performance data reported in these reports reflect the performance of rail shipments specifically for grain shippers participating in the Ag Transport Coalition’s railway performance measurement program – estimated to encompass approximately 90-95% of western Canadian originated grain shipments by rail.

October 29, 2023: Report Synopsis

Loads on Wheels

Consistent with the pattern seen throughout the week, system loads on wheels dipped marginally last week averaging a little over 9,200 cars per day – down 2% from the prior week.
A tale of two railways last week with CP seeing higher volumes (+10%) while CN saw a notable dip from the prior week (-10%).

Cars Not Moving

The number of cars not moving 48+ hours on a daily basis rose 25% week over week averaging more than 1,200 cars per day on a system basis last week.

Both railways seeing higher counts last week in nearly equal measure with each averaging more than 500 cars per day.

Port Unloads

West coast unloads holding steady last week averaging just north of 1,000 cars per day consistent with levels seen over the prior three weeks.
Thunder Bay unloads also holding at the prior week’s levels averaging 208 cars per day last week.

For more information, go to www.agtransportcoalition.com* The Ag Transportation Coalition is comprised of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Pulse Canada, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association (MPGA), Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Inland Terminal Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA). All daily network status reports are available on the Pulse Canada website.