CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage
Canada’s two biggest railways are preparing to get trains running again after Ottawa said it would step in to end a bitter labour dispute.
Canadian National Railway Co. says it has ended its lockout of workers that began earlier today and is to immediately begin a recovery plan.
The company says while it’s awaiting a formal order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, it made this decision in order to speed up the recovery of the economy.
It says it’s satisfied the labour conflict has ended but is disappointed a negotiated deal could not be achieved.