By Jack S. Waverly
The Canadian Pacific Railway has a long and rich history. The railroad in
Canada has much the same importance to westward expansion and industry as it did in the
United States. Unlike the United States, where there were many companies making the system, Canada had one. Here are a few facts on that one railroad company.
History
The railway was begun as a link between eastern Canada and British Columbia in 1881 as the first transcontinental railroad of Canada. From 1968 to 1996 it was also known as CP Rail, and many of its cars and locomotives still carry this brand.
Identification
The Canadian Pacific Railway is a Class 1 railway in Canada. The railroad is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Significance
CP Rail was the primary passenger transportation for most areas of Canada until 1978. CP Rail helped establish a network of mail, telegraph and later radio stations across Canada.
Geography
Canadian Pacific Railway services a network from Vancouver to Montreal, Canada. It also serves Minneapolis, Chicago and New York City in the United States.
Size
This publicly held company has 15,000 employees and a market share into the billions as of 2008. The railway was one of the largest rail providers in Canada up to 1975.
Resources
About the Author:
Jack S. Waverly is a New York-based freelance writer who writes articles relating to business, personal finance, gardening, sustainable living and business management. Waverly is published on Pluck, Happy News and many other websites.
