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Canadian National Railway Company (CN), listed on the NYSE under the symbol CNI, is a North American line-haul railroad that regularly issues news about its operations, financial performance, and role in the transportation and warehousing sector. CN reports that it moves more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods each year over a nearly 20,000-mile rail network connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
News about CN often highlights operational milestones, such as record grain movement from Western Canada. The company has announced multiple consecutive record months and record years for grain shipments, underscoring the importance of agricultural traffic on its network. These updates provide insight into how CN collaborates with farmers and supply chain partners to move large grain volumes safely and efficiently.
CN’s news flow also includes corporate and financial items such as dividend declarations, upcoming quarterly and full-year results announcements, and participation in investor conferences. The company regularly communicates details of conference calls and webcasts where senior officers review financial and operating results and discuss the railway’s outlook.
Regulatory and competitive developments are another focus of CN’s news. The company has issued statements and filed motions with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board related to a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, raising concerns about competition and the completeness of the merger application. In addition, CN publishes stories about its community involvement, including its Railroaders in the Community program and corporate giving pillars of People, Safety, and Environment.
Investors and observers who follow CNI news can use this stream of announcements to monitor CN’s operational performance, regulatory positions, community initiatives, and key financial communications.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced a public debt offering of US$700 million comprising US$300 million of 4.200% notes due 2031 and US$400 million of 4.750% notes due 2035. CN expects to close the offering on November 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Net proceeds are planned to repay at maturity US$500 million of 2.75% notes due March 2026 and for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper. The offering is made under an effective shelf registration dated April 2, 2024.
CN (NYSE: CNI / TSX: CNR) reported a new all‑time monthly record for grain movement in October 2025, moving over 3.4 million metric tonnes from Western Canada. This exceeded the prior monthly record by 110,000 metric tonnes and represents the company’s best individual month on record. The company said the result reflects customer collaboration, planning and execution.
CN also said it is executing its 2025–2026 Winter Plan to maintain operations as colder months begin and pointed readers to the winter plan for operational details.
CN (NYSE:CNI) announced that Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will address the 25th Annual Scotiabank Transportation and Industrials Conference on November 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
The company said it will provide a live webcast of the presentation via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/investors, and a replay will be available after the event.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of C$0.8875 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 30, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 9, 2025.
CN (TSX: CNR; NYSE: CNI) reported strong Q3 2025 results with revenues of C$4,165m (+1%), operating income C$1,606m (+6%), and diluted EPS C$1.83 (+6%). The operating ratio improved to 61.4% (‑170 bps). Free cash flow for the first nine months rose to C$2,341m (+14%).
Corporate actions: repurchased ~8 million shares for ~C$1 billion, Board approved a Q4 dividend of C$0.8875 per share, and set 2026 capex at C$2.8 billion (net).
CN (TSX: CNR; NYSE: CNI) will release its third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results at 7:30 a.m. ET on October 31, 2025. Senior officers will review results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. ET, led by Tracy Robinson, President and CEO.
Participants can join by telephone (1-800-715-9871 Canada/U.S.; 1-647-932-3411 International) using passcode 4715336, or watch a live webcast and download slides from the Investors section at www.cn.ca/en/investors. A replay will be available after the call.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced on October 20, 2025 the appointments of Patrick Whitehead as Executive Vice‑President and Chief Operating Officer and Janet Drysdale as Executive Vice‑President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.
Patrick, 50, brings over 30 years of railroad experience and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Network Operating Officer since October 2023. Janet, 53, has nearly 30 years at CN, has been serving as interim Chief Commercial Officer since July 2025, and is bilingual. The announcement notes the departure of Derek Taylor and emphasizes leadership continuity and shareholder focus.
CN (CNI) and Congebec announced a collaboration to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta, announced Oct 9, 2025. The facility will integrate cold storage, cross-docking, transloading, and first- and last-mile services with CN’s refrigerated programs to shorten rail-to-warehouse transfers, reduce dwell times, and enable faster container flows. The project aims to improve reliability, on-demand capacity and speed for temperature-sensitive goods moving across North America and to global markets.
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) set a new record for grain movement in September 2025, moving over 2.91 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada, an increase of 80,000 metric tonnes versus its prior monthly record. The company said teams worked with customers to keep grain moving safely and efficiently as the harvest moves into its final stages. CN also published its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, outlining proactive operational measures ahead of the colder months.
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.
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