The Canadian National Railway Company announced an investment strategy for the Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project.
The Port of Prince Rupert is one of the fastest-growing ports in North America because of its location.
The Port of Prince Rupert is 36 hours closer to Shanghai than Seattle and over 68 hours closer than Los Angeles. This makes Prince Rupert a key hub for sending and receiving goods from Asia.
Olivia Mowatt, senior communications officer at the Prince Rupert Port Authority, said that this project will help accommodate the increase in demand.
“The Zanardi Rapids Bridge Expansion Project is critical to the future of the Prince Rupert Gateway and will provide significant new rail capacity for cargo flowing through the port. With the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, CANXPORT export logistics project, and South Kaien Import Logistic Park currently under development, there is rising demand for rail services in the near and long term. This new investment by CN will enable the Port of Prince Rupert to ensure the necessary supply chain infrastructure is in place to accommodate this rapid growth.”
The Zanardi Rapids Bridge can currently accommodate 24 trains per day, but demand is expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years, so expansion will be necessary to keep up with expected growth.
This project is crucial for infrastructure in Prince Rupert, said Mowatt.
“The Zanardi Rapids Bridge Expansion Project will upgrade and expand the rail crossing that links CN’s mainline between Port Edward and the Port of Prince Rupert, eliminating a traffic bottleneck and improving operational efficiency.”
This investment will pave the way for economic growth in Prince Rupert.
“As we invest in innovation and infrastructure, we are also investing in the economic future of Canada and North America. The Port of Prince Rupert represents a gateway of opportunity, and with the Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project, CN is helping build the backbone for a stronger, more connected tomorrow,” said CN.
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