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CP-KCS deal receives government clearance for foreign investment

By Trains Staff | August 16, 2022

| Last updated on February 23, 2024

Committee gives okay after review of potential national-security impact

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Logos for Canadian Pacific and Kansas City SouthernCALGARY — The proposed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger has received regulatory clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, CP has announced.

The interagency committee reviews business moves and some real estate transactions involving foreign companies or individuals to determine the potential national security impact of those transactions. More information about the committee is available at this page on the U.S. Treasury Department website.

The CP-KCS deal, which will create the first single-line railroad linking Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, remains under review by the Surface Transportation Board. A final STB decision is expected in early 2023.

3 thoughts on “CP-KCS deal receives government clearance for foreign investment

  1. The Other Class 1 Railroads should understand that any of them had their opportunity to Merge with KCS now they are Trying to interfere

  2. CP’s reputation for leadership and innovation will make all three countries proud.
    Customer service should improve all the way across this massive system. Canadian safety standards will enhance operations where possible deficiencies exist. It’s just great news!

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