Farm and many other business groups heaved a sigh of relief at the news of the tentative agreement to end a week-long strike by 3,200 CN conductors, train and yard workers but warned a lot of catching up remained.
While CN freight service resumed Nov. 27, the groups said it will take time for deliveries to return to normal and that they plan to look at pressing the government to place more importance on ensuring rail service is not disrupted.
“The delays in rail service have resulted in significant costs for farmers in the form of hefty demurrage fees from ships forced to wait at port as well as potential losses of crops due to a lack of propane for grain dryers. However, we can express relief that a resolution was found and these delays and losses are not continuing to mount for the agricultural community.
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