Canadian National Railway Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced it will release its third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results on October 31, 2025, before markets open. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, led by President and CEO Tracy Robinson.

Investors can participate via telephone using the following dial-in numbers: 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International) with passcode 4715336. A live webcast and presentation slides will be available on CN's investor relations website.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced the appointment of Madeleine Paquin to its Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2025. Paquin, 63, brings extensive logistics and supply chain expertise from her role as President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation (1996-2024), where she oversaw operations across 50 ports and 90 terminals in North America.

A distinguished business leader, Paquin currently serves on Air Canada's board and the Advisory Board of the Montréal Neurological Institute-Hospital. Her previous board experience includes positions at Canadian Pacific Railway, Sun Life Canada, and Aéroports de Montréal. She is a recipient of the Order of Canada and was inducted into both the International Maritime Hall of Fame and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has launched its annual See Tracks? Think Train® Week campaign from September 15-19, 2025, focusing on railway safety awareness across North America. The initiative aims to address the concerning statistics of railway accidents, with over 2,000 crossing accidents and 1,000 trespassing incidents annually in North America.

In 2024, the United States recorded 2,252 incidents, resulting in 268 fatalities and 749 serious injuries. The campaign, which received recognition from 376 municipalities in 2024, involves CN Police Officers and employees partnering with communities to educate about the risks of trespassing and ignoring railway signals.

CN (NYSE:CNI) has announced a strategic partnership with the New Orleans Saints during See Tracks? Think Train® Week from September 15-19, 2025. The collaboration focuses on promoting railway safety awareness among students in New Orleans communities.

CN Police officers will team up with Saints members to visit local schools, conducting educational activities aimed at empowering students to become safety advocates. The initiative aligns with CN's commitment to achieving zero track tragedies and strengthening community safety measures along its railway network.

CN (NYSE: CNI) announced that its uniformed police officers will be available for media interviews during See Tracks? Think Train® Week from September 15-19, 2025. The annual safety awareness campaign focuses on promoting safe behavior near rail crossings and preventing trespassing on railway property.

CN Police officers will participate in community events and be available for phone, virtual, and in-person interviews across CN's U.S. network. The company is partnering with Operation Lifesaver and local authorities to deliver various online and in-person activities aimed at reducing preventable accidents and saving lives through enhanced rail safety awareness.

CN (NYSE: CNI) and CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a new intermodal rail service connecting Canada's West Coast to Nashville, Tennessee through Memphis. This strategic collaboration aims to replace the current trucking segment with an all-rail solution.

The new service promises to deliver faster, more reliable, and sustainable supply chain solutions for customers transporting international containers. This partnership builds upon the companies' successful East Coast collaboration serving the ports of New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia that began in 2019.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has expanded its firefighting capabilities with new assets and upgrades to its specialized fire suppression fleet. The company introduced two new independent firefighting railcars, Oceanus and Amphitrite, each carrying 25,000 gallons of water and equipped with advanced firefighting equipment.

The expansion includes a pilot program testing fire trailers with 350-gallon capacity, and the strategic placement of eight 30,000-gallon tank cars in British Columbia. CN is also upgrading its existing Neptune, Trident, and Poseidon trains to more than double their water capacity, enhancing the company's ability to protect rail infrastructure and support emergency response efforts.