TV viewers will be able to discover more about Ontario Northland and Canadian Pacific Railway starting next week.

They’re both being showcased on Discovery in a new eight-part Canadian TV series called “Rocky Mountain Railroad”.

The series tells the stories of railroad crews battling tough winter weather and rough terrain to keep Canada’s critical freight and passenger trains moving.

“We’re excited for the series to air so we can share the complexity of our day-to-day operations between Cochrane and Moosonee with viewers around the world,” says Corina Moore, President and CEO. “We expect the series will increase awareness about Ontario Northland and our remarkable impact to the region, while showcasing the skills of our employees.”

In a release officials say the first of the eight hour-long episodes features Moosonee resident George Ross, who relies on Ontario Northland to deliver firewood to customers in Moose Factory.

Future episodes will feature the Polar Bear Habitat, Moose Factory’s High Ridge singers, hockey teams travelling to the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament, and the delivery of modular homes to remote communities on the James Bay Coast.

“This series demonstrates how important our freight and passenger service is to the North,” continues Moore. “We are thankful to our customers, employees and community leaders who helped coordinate this production. What an unbelievable opportunity to promote Ontario Northland to Discovery viewers.”

West Ferris Secondary School graduate Jodie Nichols (pictured) will be featured. She’s actually the 3rd generation of her family to work for the ONR as her father and great grandfather did too. She wants to be a conductor.

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