RailPASS vs CPKC XChange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailPASS
Streamline your intermodal facility visits with this app. Input shipment details in advance to bypass kiosks and reduce gate times significantly. Track your assigned shipments and update parking locations directly from your device.
- Expedited gate experience
- Pre-input shipment details
- Reduced kiosk time
- Real-time shipment status
- Update parking location
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RailPASS is a BNSF Railway mobile application designed to create an efficient and expedited gate experience for truck drivers who need to drop off, pick up or locate a shipment at a BNSF Intermodal Facility. From RailPASS, you can: • Input shipment details directly through the RailPASS app to avoid having to manually enter information at the intermodal facility kiosk. This feature will reduce time spent at the kiosk by eliminating screen requests and touches – cutting current entrance gate times by more than half. • Have up-to-date status information on shipments assigned to you once it is in your personalized "My Units" screen. • Update Parking: You will have the ability to update your assigned parking location directly through the RailPASS app eliminating the need to call your dispatcher or flag down a yard checker when there is an existing shipment in a designated spot.
CPKC XChange
Stay informed about business and industry news, company announcements, and success stories. Connect with colleagues by sharing photos, feedback, and relevant information. Receive personalized notifications for breaking news and updates.
- Business and industry news updates
- Company announcements and success stories
- Productivity and wellness tips
- Personalized notifications
- Employee photo and feedback sharing
- Information sharing among employees
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CPKC XChange is a better way to stay informed and connected with the community. * Stay up-to-date on the latest business and industry news and information and be the first to learn about company announcements and updates. Read success stories about your colleagues from across the network; discover tips on productivity, health & wellness; view company photos and videos, and; learn fun, historical facts. * You can receive personalized notifications on breaking news and announcements, and sign up for communications relevant to you and your role. * Connect with our community by posting your own photos and feedback and easily share information with other employees using CPKC XChange. * Download CPKC XChange to get started
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RailPASS at 3.2 against CPKC XChange's 2.0. RailPASS also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RailPASS holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RailPASS has 130 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of RailPASS's written reviews are positive against 0% of CPKC XChange's.
RailPASS ships an update every 2 months, CPKC XChange every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RailPASS | CPKC XChange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (130 ratings) — better | 2.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BNSF Railway | Canadian Pacific Railway Limited |
Customer experience
RailPASS
CPKC XChange
In-app purchases
RailPASS
No in-app purchases
CPKC XChange
No in-app purchases
