1910-1919

1910

Free Grand Pacific Trunk Railway transportation was provided for men and trees (from Ontario) to beautify the town of Rivers, Manitoba.

Manitoba — 1910

Rumours surfaced of branch lines for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway: to Brandon to connect with the Great Northern; and to Kamsack, Saskatchewan and to Regina, crossing the CP near Elkhorn, Manitoba.

Canada — 1911

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway crossed the Continental Divide.

Canada — 1911

Railway strike.

Canada — 1912

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught visited Canada. The Duke was the youngest son of Queen Victoria. The Royal train was to pass over the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway lines.

1912

Rivers, Manitoba, man Robert McIntyre slipped beneath the wheels of a moving train, losing both legs.

1912

Various projects on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway included the building of shack-shelters near the railroad shops for men who had been living in tents; the start of construction on a G.T.P. freight shed; and completion of the company's new coal dock.

Canada — 1912

Railway engineer Hartnett accidentally killed at Edson, Alberta.

World — April 14, 1912

RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on its first voyage.

Canada — April 14, 1912

The President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Charles M. Hays, died on the RMS Titanic.