CN announced what it said was an advancement in its hybrid locomotive development program, marking another important milestone in the company’s commitment to innovative, more efficient and more sustainable rail operations.
CN closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes, or MMT, of grain from Western Canada, exceeding the previous record of 31.2 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year.
CN said it is supporting the development of more than 300 customer development projects across its North American network, reinforcing its role in strengthening supply chains and powering economic growth.
CN and Union Pacific have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
CN has entered into a transportation agreement with BHP to support the movement of potash from the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan to export terminals on Canada’s West Coast, helping connect one of the world’s largest new potash developments to global markets.
CN said it continues to review Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s amended merger application submitted to the Surface Transportation Board and will remain actively engaged in this process.
Mesabi Railroad LLC, a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption to operate a rail line in Itasca County, Minnesota, and associated sidetracks.
CN says it’s setting up a new “shelf” filing in Canada and the U.S. that would let it sell debt in either market over the next 37 months, replacing an earlier shelf prospectus and SEC registration statement that were due to expire May 3.
CN has moved more than 2.96 million metric tons of grain from Western Canada, setting a new record for March and achieving our highest-ever first-quarter results for grain movement.
Canadian National Railway reported improved financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, driven by higher revenues, higher operating income and continued efficiency gains.