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12/3/2024
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. yesterday marked the launch of its first railroad in western Canada, the Red Deer Railway Limited (RDR).
The railroad operates between Jackson and Homeglen, Alberta, and uses operating rights over Canadian Pacific Kansas City from Red Deer to Chigwell and to Prentiss, Alberta. A direct interchange with CPKC in Red Deer provides access to the North American freight-rail network, while RDR’s rail-car storage capacity as well as rail car-to-truck transloading and rail-car switching capabilities offer broader logistics services, G&W officials said in a press release.
The railroad’s 10 employees serve customers in the energy industry.
"RDR can tailor our service package and operations plans based on the individual needs of area businesses along our 43-mile route," said Rick McLellan, president of G&W's Canada operations.
RDR acquired its assets and other rights from CPKC as part of a previously announced transaction between G&W and CPKC, company officials said.