Calgary Economic Development
Phone: 403-221-7831
Toll-free: 1-888-222-5855
Fax: 403-221-7828
People, products and services are moved throughout North America by Calgary's railways.
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN) are Canada's two major freight railways.
One of Canada's oldest corporations, Canadian Pacific Railway was incorporated in 1881. From its inception 129 years ago, CPRC has developed into a fully integrated and technologically advanced Class I railway providing rail and intermodal freight transportation services over a 15,400 mile network serving the principal business centres of Canada, from Montreal, Quebec to Vancouver, British Columbia, and the US Midwest and Northeast regions. The CPR's railway feeds directly into the US heartland from the East and West coasts.
Canadian National Railway is a leader in the North American rail industry. Following its acquisition of Illinois Central in 1999, WC in 2001 and GLT in 2004, as well as its partnership agreement with BC Rail in 2004, CN provides shippers with more options and greater reach in the rapidly expanding market for north-south trade.
Rocky Mountaineer
Offers two-day, daylight tours between Vancouver, British Columbia and Banff/Calgary or Jasper, Alberta. Independent and custom packages are also available.
Royal Canadian Pacific
Offers passengers a unique experience through vintage rail cars. Five-star, pre-packaged and custom excursions from one day to multiple days are available.