On April 14, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo., we connected a continent, driving the ceremonial Final Spike celebrating the creation of CPKC, the first and only single-line transnational railroad linking Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
About CPKC
Better together
CPKC is the combination of two historic railways – Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS). Today, we are CPKC and have created the first and only transnational rail network in North America. 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.
The final spike
Our history
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) were founded in the 1800's. CPKC was established on April 14, 2023, and with the same entrepreneurial spirit that guided these two iconic railways, we continue to create innovative transportation solutions that connect our customers with markets in North America and the world.
Who we are
Operating safely is fundamental to who we are and our goal is to be the safest Class 1 railroad in North America. In 2025, for the third consecutive year, CPKC led the industry with the lowest Federal Railroad Administration reportable train accident frequency among Class 1 railroads, building on Canadian Pacific's legacy of 17 consecutive years of industry leadership.
Governance and Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Stephen Freeland
“As a history buff, I love ‘the backstory’ of how we got to where we are as a society. When you look at the histories of all three countries that have a shared stake in CPKC - Canada, the U.S. and Mexico - you see the importance of railroads for each country's progress. Our industry's contributions continue to be vital.”
Stephen Freeland, Sr. Legal Counsel – Regulatory, Kansas City, Mo.