The new high-efficiency train transported 14,821 tonnes of grain.

BiTA includes 500 members from freight, transportation, logistics and affiliated industries.

But U.S. grain volumes down double digits in the quarter.

Robertson and Hamberger began their new roles July 15.

Railway dealing with weakness in United States while capitalizing on strength in Canada.

Company attributes improved transportation to collaboration and innovation.

Courville replaces the retiring Andrew F. Reardon.

Rail company transported 2.6 million tonnes of grain and grain products in April.

Railway generates C$380 million in revenues from movement of grain in the period.

Order comes as result of Transport Canada’s ongoing investigation into CP’s train derailment in February.