Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced it would be investing an estimated $3.4 billion Canadian in capital projects this year to support its commitment to grow capacity, enhance safety and power sustainable growth across its North American network.
The company said its capital program for 2025 includes approximately $2.9 billion for maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives across Canada and the U.S. Some of those projects are already underway including more than 225 miles of new rail installation and approximately 8 capacity building projects in Western Canada schedule to come online by the end of the year.
“At CN, we believe investing in our network is investing in the future of North American supply chains. Our 2025 capital program reflects a clear focus on strengthening the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of our operations,” Tracy Robinson, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CN, said. “These investments are about delivering exceptional service today — and building a safer, more connected tomorrow for our customers, employees, supply chain partners, and the economy.”
The company said the capital investments also include the allocation of more than $500 million to upgrade and expand rolling stock, which it said will continue its focus on providing safe, reliable and efficient service for customers across its network.
Last year, the company invested approximately $3.5 billion Canadian, $1.7 billion of which was spent on maintaining safety and track infrastructure integrity.