McAdam New Brunswick - Canadian Pacific (CP) and New Brunswick Southern Railway (NBSR) today announced a joint $100,000 donation in support of the historic McAdam Railway Station.
 
Each company pledged $50,000 to the McAdam Historical Restoration Commission after a stop at the museum during a CP executive inspection trip aboard the Royal Canadian Pacific train moving on the New Brunswick Southern Railway.
 
Built in 1900, the McAdam Railway Station is a national and provincial historic site and designated heritage railway station.
 
Located on the New Brunswick-Maine border, the former CP station was part of the former CP mainline into Atlantic Canada.
 
The McAdam Historical Restoration Commission is the organization behind the Station's operations, programming, and ongoing fundraising work.
 
Board chair Elsie Carroll expressed thanks to CP and NBSR for their generous donation toward restoration efforts.
 
"This icon of Canadian History has been undergoing restoration during the past several years. We will continue to honour the past, by not only restoring and preserving the McAdam Railway Station, but by bringing its history alive and recognizing the significance of this Station to the building of our nation. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend my sincere thank you and appreciation for your kindness and generosity," Carroll said.
 
"CP's history dates back 140 years, and we are proud to support the McAdam Historical Restoration Commission and its work to preserve and tell part of that railway story in Maine and Atlantic Canada. The work being done to preserve CP's rich history in McAdam, and the railroad's enduring connection in Atlantic Canada is very special," said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer.
 
"New Brunswick is home to us, and it's important that we work together to preserve and enhance all that we have to offer. We want to recognize the hard work and perseverance of the local Council and community who have done an outstanding job in McAdam to preserve such an important piece of New Brunswick's history," said J.D. Irving, Limited and New Brunswick Southern Railway CEO Jim Irving.
 
As intermodal transportation continues to grow, regions with robust and connected intermodal transportation networks will be in a strong competitive position and will enjoy the associated economic benefits.
 
CP and NBSR are working together to serve the Port of Saint John and grow New Brunswick's role as a critical logistics hub in an era of supply chain challenges.
 
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