--- title: "CP Rail Car Shipping and Transport" id: "3654" type: "post" slug: "cp-rail-car-shipping-transport" published_at: "2014-12-30T20:48:27+00:00" modified_at: "2025-07-08T13:20:31+00:00" url: "https://www.mvscanada.ca/cp-rail-car-shipping-transport/" markdown_url: "https://www.mvscanada.ca/cp-rail-car-shipping-transport.md" excerpt: "[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" inner_shadow=\"on\" admin_label=\"main page header intro\" module_class=\"frontPageTopBillboard standardContentHeader\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_image=\"https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/trainFront2.jpg\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px|\" custom_padding_tablet=\"0px||0px|\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" transparent_background=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"on\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" padding_mobile=\"off\" column_padding_mobile=\"on\" admin_label=\"Row\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0)\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" custom_padding=\"8%||8%|\"..." taxonomy_category: - "Rail Shipping" --- # SHIP YOUR CAR BY Train via CP RAIL [Get A Price Now](https://www.mvscanada.ca/request-a-quote) # Ship your car by train [Get A Price Now](https://www.mvscanada.ca/request-a-quote) #### Just a few of the leading companies who have trusted MVS Canada with their vehicles ## I would recommend to anyone needing to move their car to use MVS The tracking was very helpful to know where the vehicle was on the trip cross the country. *Dana Blonski* MVS Canada 5 2016-05-17T06:30:31-03:00 *Dana Blonski* The tracking was very helpful to know where the vehicle was on the trip cross the country. https://www.mvscanada.ca/testimonials/it-was-awesome/ ## I would recommend them to anyone Shipped an SUV from BC to Ontario, was kept up to date the whole time and arrived 3 days earlier than expected. *Colin Gold* MVS Canada 5 2016-05-17T06:32:29-03:00 *Colin Gold* Shipped an SUV from BC to Ontario, was kept up to date the whole time and arrived 3 days earlier than expected. https://www.mvscanada.ca/testimonials/why-use-anyone-else/ ## MVS was very accommodating They were very good for communicating where my vehicle was and answering any questions I had. Would recommend using them to ship your vehicle. *Jesse Deboer* MVS Canada 4 2016-05-17T06:31:26-03:00 *Jesse Deboer* They were very good for communicating where my vehicle was and answering any questions I had. Would recommend using them to ship your vehicle. https://www.mvscanada.ca/testimonials/so-good-it-should-be-illegal/ 4.7 3 MVS Canada [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail14.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail14.jpg) [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail9.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail9.jpg) [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail11.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail11.jpg) [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail8.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail8.jpg) [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail10.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail10.jpg) [https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail7.jpg](https://www.mvscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/car-shipping-train-rail7.jpg) ## WATCH THE VIDEO FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SHIPPING YOUR CAR BY TRAIN [#](#) ## Do you need to ship your car by CP Rail? We can help transport your car by train within Canada. Keep in mind that not every rail service provider offers car shipping services in every city so depending on where your shipping from and too, the shipping modes may be different. (Truck, Rail, or combination of both) For more information on this type of shipping keep reading below. ## Can I put personal items inside my car while shipping by train? When shipping by rail, the only items you are allowed to have inside your vehicle are tires and child seats. If you absolutely have to put other items inside your vehicle, we may be able to accommodate it by shipping your vehicle via truck. For more information on this type of shipping keep reading below. ## On-line Tracking MVS Canada makes it easy to track your vehicle when shipping by CP Rail. With FedEx inspired tracking, you can easily know where your vehicle is during journey. [More Info](https://www.mvscanada.ca/tracking/) ## How would my vehicle be secured to the train? A specialized designed wheel chock is used to secure your vehicle to the train. The device stops your vehicle from moving and only your tires are in contact with the device and the train. Your vehicle is not strapped or chained. 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CP Rail has been moving vehicles for over 35 years and moves thousands of cars each year over their rail network and the majority of these vehicles are brand new. CP also uses enclosed rail containers like the one pictured below to ensure that your vehicle is protected throughout the transport process. For more information on this type of shipping keep reading below. ## Need a price for shipping a car by CP Rail? [Click Here](/request-a-quote) With over 50 years of combined experience in the auto transport industry. MVS Canada is a company who you can trust and depend on. We are a member of BBB and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. [SEE OUR RATING](http://www.bbb.org/maritime-provinces/business-reviews/vehicle-transport-services/mvs-canada-logistics-in-dartmouth-ns-34055)