CP Rail wrapped up 2020 with a record year on the grain side.

The railway reporting it moved 31.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products in 2020, which is more than any prior calendar year in its history.

Joan Hardy, CP Vice-President Sales and Marketing Grain and Fertilizers says special credit must go to CP's customers and their dedicated employees.

"Their work to create a safe, efficient supply chain is an essential ingredient in our ability to deliver Canada's crops to consumers at home and around the world."

In the fourth quarter of 2020, CP moved 8.84 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products, which beats 2020's second quarter by 5.1 percent - which marked the company's previous record.

As of December 31st, CP had completed its best ever quarter and best ever December for hauling these commodities.

CP Rail continues to invest in its grain fleet by adding new hopper cars each week.

So far, more than 3,700 new hopper cars have been added, the new high-efficiency railcars carry 15 percent more grain by volume and 10 percent more by weight.