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What is CPKC’s Broken Rail Detection Technology?

It’s real-time, data-driven track monitoring using an electrical circuit. If the rail is intact, the circuit is complete. If it’s broken, the circuit is open.

Data comes in every ten minutes, so we quickly assess and identify broken rails to keep trains safe and moving.

New machine learning algorithms reduced false positive detections by 45%. Ongoing enhancements to this in-house innovation are a key reason why CPKC continues to lead in safety.

That’s innovation in action.

This past weekend at CPKC Stadium, volunteers gave KC Current fans butterfly milkweed plants, a small gift with a big impact.

CPKC strengthens its commitment to biodiversity through events like this, putting action directly into the hands of the community. “In just two years, we’ve distributed nearly 5,000 milkweed plants, helping rebuild critical habitat along one of the world’s most important migration routes,” said Nick Pryor, Manager, Sustainability.

Monarchs lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed, and their caterpillars rely on it as a food source, making it critical to their multi-generational migration between Mexico and Canada.

“The monarch is an indicator species for pollinators which are in decline. Our efforts to promote monarch conservation also benefit pollinators more broadly, which are keystone species in the ecosystem,” Nick shared. “Planting milkweed is one of the simplest ways people can make a meaningful difference for pollinators right in their own backyard.”

Butterfly milkweed, a native, non-invasive plant with vibrant orange blooms, grows easily and supports monarchs and biodiversity across our rail network and communities.

Small actions add up. Plant milkweed and share your garden photos to inspire others.