Transport committee  But we must not forget, up to that point of today, that last week we had no oil, we had no weather, we had nothing, and there were terminals on the south shore out of grain for more than 60 hours. That's not acceptable. We have to do something, and what that reflects is that, i

Transport committee  I think one of the things we have to look at is that, yes, we do compete with trucks in this. We are doing an experiment this fall with CN Rail where we take cars and we're moving them from a branch line to an inland terminal within Saskatchewan. At that location they're going to

Transport committee  One part of the CTA review that was critical for us was that Mr. Emerson identified the need for short-lines to receive funding, which couldn't have been said better. We took over a lot of lines that were in tough shape and we are struggling to keep our head above water. In a lo

Transport committee  You're right. It has 14.

Transport committee  First of all, I'll start on the ones I can help you with. Technology in the grain industry is unbelievable. Even this year, as we fight through rain and other problems we're having right now, we're going to see some exceptional yields in durum and oats. They're talking about dur

Transport committee  Good morning, Madam Chair and committee. First, thank you for inviting me to speak today and for giving the Saskatchewan Shortline Railway the opportunity to supply our thoughts on your study of the amendments to the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act. As you are aware, short-line

Transport committee  I know for the Saskatchewan association, when the review first came out, we did a quick survey of our folks. We know we have 30 million dollars' worth of projects that are shovel ready. We could start within the next couple of months, and we have identified a further $150 million

Transport committee  We're very much the same. We actually have a minimum of two-person crews. In occasions where we have extensive switching, we actually add a third person and have no intention of changing that.

Transport committee  We just ship direct cargo. Actually, if you look at the inter-switching, at least in Saskatchewan, which is all I could speak for, without totally confirming it, I'd venture to guess that none of our short lines have handled that type of traffic.

Transport committee  No, sir, it wouldn't. Actually, inter-switching for short lines, at least for the Saskatchewan association, really has no impact. It is more, I believe, for producers, grain companies, and that type of thing. For a railway, we would have no impact at all.

Transport committee  If I could, I'll speak. We have an aging grain car fleet. I've seen some reports that within the next eight to 18 years there will be over 12,000 cars that will expire, which we will have to replace. As we see those cars coming to us today, they are starting to show their age, bu

Transport committee  Good afternoon, Madam Chair, and committee. Thank you for inviting me to speak today and for giving the Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Association the opportunity to share our thoughts on rail safety. As you are aware, Saskatchewan has the most short lines of any province in Ca