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CN Reports Third Quarter Grain Movement

CN Sets New Quarterly Record for Grain Movement in Western Canada

By Hana Yamamoto
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced it achieved a new quarterly record by transporting 7.94 million metric tonnes of grain in Q3 2026, surpassing the previous record set in 2020. The strong performance highlights robust demand and effective collaboration across the grain supply chain. CN also released its 2026-2027 Winter Plan, focusing on safe and reliable operations during winter months.

CN Reports Third Quarter Grain Movement
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Key Points

  • CN moved a record 7.94 million metric tonnes of grain in Q3 2026, exceeding the prior record from 2020.
  • The strong grain movement performance reflects robust customer demand and coordinated efforts across the grain supply chain.
  • CN published its 2026-2027 Winter Plan to ensure continued safe and reliable service through winter.
  • Sectors impacted include transportation, agriculture (grain producers), and supply chain/logistics.

MONTREAL, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it set a new quarterly record for grain movement. CN moved 7.94 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada in its third quarter, surpassing the previous record of 7.48 MMT set in 2020.

The strong performance reflects robust customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and consistent execution of CN’s operating plan. CN remains focused on sustaining this momentum through winter while continuing to deliver safe, reliable and consistent service to producers, grain companies and supply chain partners.

CN Winter Plan
As CN prepares for winter operations, the Company recently published its 2026-2027 Winter Plan, outlining the proactive solutions in place across its network to support safe and reliable service.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

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 MediaInvestment CommunityAshley MichnowskiJamie LockwoodSenior Manager        Vice-PresidentMedia RelationsInvestor Relations and Special Projects(438) 596-4329(514) 399-0052
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Risks

  • Winter weather conditions may impact operational reliability despite the Winter Plan.
  • Ongoing dependency on agricultural demand fluctuations could affect future grain transport volumes.
  • Potential disruptions in supply chain collaboration could pose operational challenges.

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