CN Releases its 2025-2026 Winter Plan
CN (NYSE: CNI) has unveiled its comprehensive 2025-2026 Winter Plan, detailing strategies to maintain safe and efficient operations during challenging winter conditions. The plan highlights a $3 billion capital program, including $1.5 billion investment in Western Canada for infrastructure expansion and modernization.
Key initiatives include implementing predictive analytics, automated inspection technologies, and strategic fleet renewal. The company has already achieved a 10% increase in weekly train movements to/from North Vancouver through collaboration with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. The plan emphasizes resilience through year-round preparation, strategic infrastructure investments, and collaborative partnerships across the supply chain.
CN (NYSE: CNI) ha presentato il suo Piano Invernale 2025-2026, dettagliano strategie per mantenere operazioni sicure ed efficienti durante condizioni invernali impegnative. Il piano evidenzia un programma capitale di 3 miliardi di dollari, di cui 1,5 miliardo di dollari per l’ovest del Canada per l’espansione e la modernizzazione delle infrastrutture.
Le iniziative chiave includono l’implementazione di analisi predittive, tecnologie di ispezione automatizzate e un rinnovo strategico della flotta. L’azienda ha già raggiunto un aumento del 10% dei movimenti settimanali dei treni da/per il North Vancouver grazie alla collaborazione con Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Il piano enfatizza la resilienza attraverso la preparazione durante tutto l’anno, investimenti infrastrutturali sociali e partenariati collaborativi lungo la catena di fornitura.
CN (NYSE: CNI) ha presentado su Plan de Invierno 2025-2026, detallando estrategias para mantener operaciones seguras y eficientes en condiciones invernales difíciles. El plan destaca un programa de capital de 3 mil millones de dólares, incluyendo una inversión de 1,5 mil millones de dólares en el oeste de Canadá para expansión y modernización de infraestructuras.
Las iniciativas clave incluyen implementar análisis predictivos, tecnologías de inspección automatizada y renovación estratégica de la flota. La empresa ya ha logrado un aumento del 10% en los movimientos ferroviarios semanales hacia/desde North Vancouver gracias a la colaboración con la Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. El plan enfatiza la resiliencia mediante la preparación durante todo el año, inversiones estratégicas en infraestructuras y asociaciones colaborativas a lo largo de la cadena de suministro.
CN (NYSE: CNI)는 2025-2026년 겨울 계획을 발표하며 혹독한 겨울 조건에서도 안전하고 효율적으로 운영을 유지하기 위한 전략을 제시합니다. 계획은 30억 달러의 자본 프로그램을 강조하며, 그 중 서부 캐나다에 15억 달러를 투자해 인프라 확장 및 현대화를 추진합니다.
주요 이니셔티브로 예측 분석, 자동화된 점검 기술, 전략적 함대 재정비를 구현합니다. 이 회사는 이미 밴쿠버 Fraser Port Authority와의 협력을 통해 North Vancouver으로의 주간 열차 운행이 10% 증가했다고 밝했습니다. 계획은 연중 준비, 전략적 인프라 투자 및 공급망 전반의 협력 파트를 통해 회복력을 강조합니다.
CN (NYSE: CNI) a dévoilé son Plan Hivernal 2025-2026, détaillant des stratégies pour maintenir des opérations sûres et efficaces dans des conditions hivernales difficiles. Le plan met en évidence un programme d’investissement en capital de 3 milliards de dollars, dont 1,5 milliard de dollars pour l’Ouest canadien afin d’étendre et moderniser les infrastructures.
Les initiatives clés incluent la mise en place d’analyses prédictives, des technologies d’inspection automatisées et le renouvellement stratégique de la flotte. L’entreprise a déjà enregistré une augmentation de 10% des mouvements hebdomadaires des trains vers/depuis North Vancouver grâce à la collaboration avec Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Le plan met l’accent sur la résilience par la préparation tout au long de l’année, des investissements stratégiques dans les infrastructures et des partenariats collaboratifs tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
CN (NYSE: CNI) hat seinen Winterplan 2025-2026 vorgestellt und Strategien erläutert, um unter schwierigen Winterbedingungen sichere und effiziente Betriebsabläufe zu gewährleisten. Der Plan hebt ein Kapitalprogramm in Höhe von 3 Milliarden US-Dollar hervor, davon 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar Investitionen in Westkanada für Infrastrukturausbau und Modernisierung.
Zu den Kerninitiativen gehören der Einsatz prädiktiver Analytik, automatisierte Inspektionstechnologien und eine strategische Flottenerneuerung. Das Unternehmen hat bereits eine 10%-ige Steigerung der wöchentlichen Zugbewegungen nach/von North Vancouver durch die Zusammenarbeit mit der Vancouver Fraser Port Authority erreicht. Der Plan betont Resilienz durch ganzjährige Vorbereitung, strategische Infrastrukturinvestitionen und kooperative Partnerschaften entlang der Lieferkette.
CN (NYSE: CNI) كشفت عن خطتها الشتوية 2025-2026، مع توضيح استراتيجيات للحفاظ على عمليات آمنة وفعالة في ظل ظروف شتوية صعبة. تُبرز الخطة برنامج رأس مال بقيمة 3 مليارات دولار، بما في ذلك استثمار 1,5 مليار دولار في غرب كندا لتوسيع وتحديث البنية التحتية.
تشمل المبادرات الرئيسية تنفيذ التحليلات التنبؤية، والتقنيات الآلية للفحص، وتجديد الأسطول الاستراتيجي. حققت الشركة بالفعل زيادة قدرها 10% في حركات القطارات الأسبوعية إلى/من North Vancouver من خلال التعاون مع Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. تؤكد الخطة على المرونة من خلال الاستعداد على مدار السنة، والاستثمارات البنيوية الاستراتيجية وشراكات تعاونية عبر سلسلة التوريد.
CN (NYSE: CNI) 已发布其2025-2026年冬季计划，详细介绍在具有挑战性的冬季条件下保持安全高效运营的策略。该计划突显 30亿美元资本计划，其中包括在加拿大西部投资 15亿美元 用于基础设施扩张和现代化。
关键举措包括实施预测分析、自动化检查技术和战略性车队更新。公司已通过与温哥华港务局（Vancouver Fraser Port Authority）合作实现每周列车运行量对北温哥华往返的 10% 增幅。计划强调通过全年度准备、战略性基础设施投资和跨供应链的协作伙伴关系来提升韧性。
- Capital program of $3 billion in 2025, with $1.5 billion allocated to Western Canada
- 10% increase in weekly train movements to/from North Vancouver
- Implementation of predictive analytics and automated inspection technologies
- Strategic fleet modernization with new locomotives and expanded rolling stock
- Potential operational challenges during extreme weather conditions
- Significant capital expenditure requirements for infrastructure upgrades
MONTREAL, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has published its 2025-2026 Winter Plan.
Every year, CN publishes a Winter Plan that outlines how it prepares to meet customer demand safely, reliably, and efficiently during the challenges of the winter season.
CN’s Winter Plan reflects a clear commitment to investing in infrastructure, applying innovative technology, and working closely with customers and partners to keep the economy moving safely.
“Preparing for winter is part of what we do every year. Our Winter Plan lays out how our teams, assets, and processes are in place so we can deliver safe, reliable service and support our customers through the season.”
- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CN
Highlights of the 2025-2026 Winter Plan:
- Resilience Focused: CN embeds winter readiness into its operating model by planning and preparing throughout the year. This includes leveraging predictive analytics and automated inspection technologies to prevent disruptions and reinforcing its workforce to reduce delays and maintain network fluidity.
- Strategic Investment: With a capital program of over
$3 billion in 2025, including approximately$1.5 billion in Western Canada, CN is expanding key corridors, adding double-tracked sections, and upgrading major yards to boost capacity. Recent fleet renewal, with modernized locomotives and expanded rolling stock, ensures CN has the flexibility and resources to respond effectively to extreme weather. - Collaborative Solutions: CN works closely with ports, shippers, receivers, governments, and other railways to improve performance across the supply chain. Collaboration with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, for example, has already increased weekly train movements to and from North Vancouver by
10% . CN also partners directly with customers to enhance winter safety and preparedness at their facilities. This helps reduce service delays and optimize trade flows.
For more information on CN’s Winter Plan, please download the complete plan here.
About CN
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