CPKC is the combination of two historic railways – Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS). Founded in 1881, Canadian Pacific Railway was formed to unite Canada from coast to coast and grew to reach the U.S. Midwest and beyond with direct links to major ports on the West and East coasts. Established in 1887, Kansas City Southern began as a belt railroad in Kansas City, Mo. and grew to become a vital north-south rail link providing customers with cross-border service between the U.S. and Mexico.
In 2023, CPKC made history by creating the first and only transnational railway that connects Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with unrivaled cross-border services and port access. Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.