Public Works & Utilities - Canadian Pacific

This page has the process and documentation needed for public works and utilities requests for projects north of Kansas City on the CPKC network. 

We encourage utility applicants to submit an application at least 9 months ahead of planned installation to ensure adequate time for reviews, geotechnical analysis (if applicable), coordination, and to schedule flagging.

Click here to complete a form for a new utility crossing for Canada. 

Click here  to make an application for a new utility crossing for the U.S. north of Kansas City.

Following CPKC approval, the utility company or its contractor must follow procedures outlined below "Accessing Railroad Property" to access CPKC's property.  

CPKC requires all new roadway bridges to span our right-of-way and meet CPKC's minimum vertical clearance requirements above top of, current and future, rail as identified in the CPKC Grade Separation Guidelines. 

CPKC frequently receives requests from outside parties to work on or near its property for projects unrelated to railroad operations. CPKC requires that all outside parties accessing CPKC right-of-way obtain approval from CPKC, obtain an access agreement, follow CPKC Minimum Safety Requirements for Contractors (see below attachment) and coordinate on-track protection, as deemed necessary by CPKC.