"I expect that there will be some delays, and some trains that won't make it," [Greg Arason] said. "It's definitely a major concern for us.

"I was talking to Prince Rupert, and they're very concerned," Arason said. "We will be advising the government that this is a serious situation, and needs to be addressed.

"(Friday) night we began putting management personnel on trains and in the switching yards," said [Jim Feeny]. "We had a very comprehensive strike plan. We have the resources and the resolve" to keep the trains running.