difficult winter and spring flooding conditions for operating problems and poor financial results. It also attributes poor operating efficiencies to the steep mountain grades its trains must travel through. "I don't buy into those excuses," Mr. Harrison said, because "you are always going to have weather in Canada. "You are not going to change the mountains, the rivers or the geography of things. You have what you have and you got to deal with them the best you can and develop a plan and move forward." Photos Enjoy the convenience of having The Globe and Mail delivered right to your door, your mobile phone and computer. From exclusive content and mobile apps to online tools and loyalty programs, The Globe lets you experience Canada's deepest coverage of national, international, business, and lifestyle news where you want, when you want.