CP sets records for Canadian grain movement in third quarter, September
Canadian Pacific has reported the latest in a series of records for Canadian grain traffic, setting records of 7.72 million metric tons for the third quarter and 2.8 million metric tons in September. The records continue to reflect the introduction of new grain hopper cars, which can carry 15% more volume and 10% more weight than the cars they are replacing. CP now has 3,200 of the new cars in service. Joan Hardy, CP vice-president sales and marketing, grain and fertilizers, said in a press release, “The CP team showed itself ready for this fall’s harvest, supporting customers and their supply chains to get grain moving off the combine and to market. Customers tell us the crop that continues to come off the fields is large, and CP is ready to keep it moving.”
New state rules allow NC Transportation Museum to resume train rides
The North Carolina Transportation Museum will be able to resume train rides as the state enters phase three of its reopening from COVID-19 related shutdowns. The Salisbury Post reports the latest phase will take effect today at 5 p.m. and mostly addresses outdoor venues, amusement parks, and bars. As a result, the museum will begin operating train rides at 30% capacity on Oct. 9, with rides on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Spokesman Mark Brown told the paper the museum will also resume turntable rides and reopen its orientation room, which airs videos about the museum, although the date is yet to be determined. Visit the museum website for updates.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum receives state aid
Indiana’s Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has received a state grant to help offset losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. WBND-TV reports the museum in North Judson, Ind., has received $12,944.28 from the Indiana Arts Commission and Indiana Destination Development Corp. to help pay utility, information technology, security, and cleaning expenses incurred between March 1 and Dec. 30 of this year. The museum will be operating trains on Halloween Day; for more information, visit the museum website.
