Chugging along: Canadian Railways and the Coronavirus

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Robert Streda and Amaury Baudouin

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Although a great deal of uncertainty remains related to the severity and duration of the current coronavirus pandemic, Canadian railways have shed some colour on their plans for the rest of 2020 and beyond, and on their ability to weather the current economic fallout from the coronavirus. No industry is immune from the coronavirus and the associated disruptions to the economy and the railway industry, often seen as a reflection of the broader economy, is no exception. DBRS Morningstar views the Canadian railways as more adequately prepared and robust enough to weather the impact of much lower volumes versus its U.S. counterparts. This is due to some differentiating factors and a competitive advantage, which suggest that rating changes for Canadian railways will not likely occur unless the economic scenario worsens considerably from DBRS Morningstar’s base case assumptions. The discussion will last approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. DBRS Morningstar welcomes all who wish to participate.
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