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CN will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on January 26, 2021, post-market close. A conference call to discuss these results will be led by JJ Ruest, CN's President and CEO, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. Participants can join by calling 1-866-324-3683 in Canada and the U.S. or 1-509-844-0959 internationally, using passcode 3066867. The call will also be webcast live on CN's investor website, with a replay available afterward. CN is a key transportation leader, moving over 300 million tons of goods annually across North America.

CN (CNI) has been ranked 10th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index for most sustainable corporations globally. This recognition highlights CN's commitment to delivering excellent financial performance while pursuing a zero emissions economy. Notably, CN is the only railway company on this prestigious list. The assessment by Corporate Knights evaluated companies on 24 quantitative key performance indicators across various sustainability areas, demonstrating CN's alignment with international sustainability standards.

CN will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on January 26, 2021, at 4:01 p.m. ET. A conference call led by CEO JJ Ruest will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET, reviewing results and the company's outlook. Interested participants can join via telephone or webcast, with details provided for dialing in. The railway, a critical player in North America's logistics, operates a 19,500-mile network and has been key to trade since 1919, emphasizing social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

CN (CNI) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the 2020-2021 crop year, moving over 14.5 million metric tonnes of grain via carload, surpassing previous records by nearly 2 million metric tonnes or over 15%. In December alone, 2.84 million metric tonnes were shipped, marking the tenth consecutive month of record shipments. Key to this success are significant investments in infrastructure, including 1,500 new high-capacity grain hopper cars. CN continues to support its supply chain partners amid the challenges posed by the pandemic.

CN Achieves Key Safety Milestone

CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) has successfully completed interoperability testing for Positive Train Control (PTC) with tenant railroads across its 35 PTC-equipped subdivisions in the U.S. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved CN's PTC system, marking a significant safety advancement aimed at preventing accidents from human errors. This investment underscores CN's commitment to enhancing safety and serves as a foundation for future technology initiatives.

CN announces the launch of the first phase of a logistics park in Mobile, Alabama, in collaboration with Alabama Export Railroad and Ray-Mont Logistics, aimed at bagging and containerizing plastic pellets. Set to open in late 2021, the facility will handle 25,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units annually and enhance export capacity to Asia, Latin America, and Europe. This initiative strengthens CN's supply chain strategies and responds to increasing demand in the U.S. plastic resin market, fostering growth opportunities for its partners and customers.

CN Announces New Inland Distribution Terminal in Wisconsin

On December 10, 2020, CN (CNI) unveiled plans for a new inland terminal in New Richmond, WI, set to open on March 1, 2021. This facility enhances access to CN’s intermodal services for the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area, supporting various industries such as automotive, grain, and consumer goods. The terminal aims to facilitate agricultural exports to global markets while reducing highway traffic. CN has invested approximately $970 million in Wisconsin over five years, employing around 1,413 individuals and operating 1,428 railroad miles.

CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) has achieved a record grain movement of over 3.12 million metric tonnes (MMT) in November 2020, following an all-time high of 3.27 MMT in October. This marks the ninth consecutive month of record grain movements, building on previous monthly records since March 2020. Containerized grain shipments from western Canada also hit new levels, totaling over 400,000 MMT since the crop year's start. The company is committed to maintaining its operational efficiency through winter challenges with the introduction of new grain hopper cars.