Today, #2816Empress crossed the Rio Grande and the U.S.-Mexico border at Laredo, Texas, becoming the first steam locomotive to operate in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Congratulations to the CPKC steam team for achieving this remarkable milestone!
All steamed up and ready to roll! Our incredible heritage steam crew has completed refurbishment work and testing of the 2816 in preparation for our North American tour next year. See you in April 2024!
#SteamMeetsGreen Our first-of-its-kind hydrogen freight locomotive recently pulled our restored steam engine at the #yyc mechanical shop. 2816 is prepping for a special cross-continent voyage to celebrate the proposed connecting of a continent, pending regulatory approval. #H20el
Presenting our new #CPKC locomotive livery! Thank you to CPKC’s incredible railroaders who voted for the new design that will help shape our legacy and define our future as one railroad connected.
Today we have entered into a merger agreement with Kansas City Southern that would join two historic railroads to create the first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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CP is excited to reveal a set of SD70ACU locomotives painted with our iconic heritage scheme. We take pride in our past and look to the future with the same boldness, ambition and innovation that drove the creation of the railway.
Pulse of the Continent: Final Spike Steam Tour, a documentary short film coming this fall.
Revisit the magic and excitement of the Empress 2816’s epic trip from Calgary to Mexico City and back. Watch the trailer. #FinalSpikeSteamTour
Our new livery is here! Chosen by our CPKC railroaders, this new design honours our proud heritage and celebrates our exciting future as one railroad connecting a continent. See it at the #FinalSpikeSteamTour stop on May 18 at @UnionStationKC. #2816TheEmpress