CN reported this week it set an all-time monthly record for grain movement last month.
In total, CN moved more than 3.4 million metric tons of grain from Western Canada, an increase of more than 110,000 metric tons over its previous record for October and the best individual month record ever set by the company.
“At CN, our customers count on us to deliver, and our team of railroaders continues to meet that challenge,” Janet Drysdale, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at CN, said. “This performance shows what’s possible with good customer collaboration, thoughtful planning and strong execution. We’re proud to move Canadian grain safely and efficiently to deliver for farmers, supply chain partners, and the economy.”
The company said it was continuing to execute its winter operations plan across its network as the colder months began, and would continue to use proactive solutions to ensure clean, safer, reliable service.
“We know winter readiness is not a once-a-year event, it is the product of a year-round effort. Every season sharpens our readiness for the next, and each improvement we make strengthens our resilience,” the company said in its plan.
CN transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products and finished good throughout North America each year over its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services. The railway connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast.