Freight trains across Canada have come to a halt as Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City failed to reach a new contract agreement by the midnight deadline.
Over 9,000 employees are now locked out, leading to the first-ever simultaneous work stoppage for both companies.
The shutdown is a major disruption, impacting national supply chains that depend on the railways to transport nearly a billion dollars in goods daily.
Additionally, transit authorities have announced the suspension of select commuter lines in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver that operate on Canadian Pacific tracks.
The situation raises concerns about potential delays in essential goods and services, adding pressure on the government and companies to resolve the issue quickly.
(With CP Files)
