Thousands of Ontario commuters may face travel disruptions as a possible work stoppage looms at Canadian Pacific Kansas City, one of the largest railways in Canada. Metrolinx, responsible for GO Transit, has announced that if there is a strike or lockout, GO train service on the Milton line and at the Hamilton GO station will be suspended. Approximately 7,500 customers use the Milton line daily, which runs through Mississauga to Toronto’s Union Station, while about 600 rail customers utilize the Hamilton GO station on a daily basis.
Contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference are approaching a midnight deadline, leading to a phased shutdown of networks at both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Thursday, rail services at both companies, which employ around 9,300 workers, will cease. This potential shutdown would be the first-ever simultaneous work stoppage at the country’s largest rail companies. Metrolinx spokesperson Andrea Ernesaks has stated that the agency is closely monitoring the situation and is urging customers on the Milton corridor to consider local transit options or utilize GO Transit on alternate corridors like Lakeshore West or Kitchener.
In the event of a work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City, GO train services on the Milton line and at the Hamilton GO station will be suspended, impacting thousands of commuters in Ontario. With approximately 7,500 daily customers on the Milton line and 600 daily rail customers at the Hamilton GO station, the potential disruption could significantly impact travel in the region. The possibility of a shutdown stems from contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which must reach a deal by midnight to avert the stoppage of rail services at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, affecting a total of 9,300 workers.
As negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference come closer to the deadline, a phased shutdown of networks at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City has already begun. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Thursday, rail services at both companies will cease, marking a historic simultaneous work stoppage at Canada’s largest rail companies. Metrolinx spokesperson Andrea Ernesaks has advised customers on the Milton corridor to explore local transit options or use alternate GO Transit corridors such as Lakeshore West or Kitchener. Similarly, customers at the Hamilton GO station are encouraged to utilize services at West Harbour or Aldershot GO stations, or utilize regularly scheduled bus services as needed.
The potential work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City poses a significant threat to Ontario commuters, as GO train services on the Milton line and at the Hamilton GO station face suspension. With daily ridership of approximately 7,500 on the Milton line and 600 at the Hamilton GO station, the impact of a strike or lockout could disrupt travel for thousands of individuals. Contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference are rapidly approaching the midnight deadline, with the possibility of rail services at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City halting if a deal is not reached in time.
In light of the impending work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Metrolinx has warned commuters in Ontario of the potential suspension of GO train services on the Milton line and at the Hamilton GO station. The agency is closely monitoring the situation as negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference approach the midnight deadline. With around 9,300 workers at both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City at risk of a simultaneous shutdown, commuters are advised to seek alternative transit options and plan for potential travel disruptions.
