CN Railway moves 3.4 million tonnes of grain in October

Executive Summary

• Canadian National Railway (CN) set a new all-time monthly record for grain movement in October, moving over 3.4 million metric tonnes from Western Canada.
• This volume represents an increase of 110,000 metric tonnes from the previous monthly record and marks the best individual month record in the company's history.
• CN is currently executing its winter operations plan across its network as colder months begin.

Key Details

• Record Volume: CN moved over 3.4 million metric tonnes of grain in October.
• Previous Record Comparison: The new record exceeds the previous monthly record by 110,000 metric tonnes.
• Operational Context: The performance is attributed to customer collaboration, thoughtful planning, and strong execution.
• Winter Operations: CN is actively executing its 2025-2026 winter operations plan, implementing pro-active solutions for the colder season.

Notable Quotes

• "At CN, our customers count on us to deliver and our team of railroaders continues to meet that challenge. This performance shows what's possible with good customer collaboration, thoughtful planning and strong execution. We're proud to move Canadian grain safely and efficiently to deliver for farmers, supply chain partners and the economy," stated Janet Drysdale, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer at CN.