MEDIA AVAILABILITY: CN Police Officers Available for Media Interviews During Rail Safety Week

Rhea-AI Summary

CN is promoting Rail Safety Week from September 20 to 26, emphasizing the importance of safety at rail crossings and the need to prevent trespassing. The CN Police Service will be available for media interviews to discuss these topics. A public awareness campaign will accompany safety initiatives at commuter stations and railway crossings, aiming to reduce accidents related to collisions and trespassing. This initiative reflects CN's commitment to enhancing rail safety and protecting the community.

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• Launch of Rail Safety Week to increase awareness of safety at crossings.
• Availability of CN Police for media interactions to promote safety.
• Public awareness campaign aimed at reducing accidents and ensuring community safety.

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Be Rail Smart and help us prevent accidents and injuries at rail crossings as part of Rail Safety Week Sept. 20–26

MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is offering members of the media the opportunity to talk with uniformed police officers during Rail Safety Week, from September 20 to 26, about the importance of rail safety at crossings and the dangers of trespassing.

Members of the CN Police Service will be available for media interviews throughout the week. Providing that social distancing be respected or in a virtual manner, we invite media outlets to contact CN to arrange onsite, in-studio or on-air interviews. The CN Media Relations team is also happy to offer visual elements for on-camera interviews.

CN will mark Rail Safety Week with a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions and trespassing-related accidents. Throughout the week, CN Police will conduct safety initiatives at commuter stations and railway crossings reminding commuters and motorists about the importance of safety at crossings and the deadly risks of trespassing on railway tracks and property.

Media Contact:
Mathieu Gaudreault
Senior Advisor
Public Affairs and Media Relations
514-249-4735
Mathieu.gaudreault@cn.ca

FAQ

What is CN's Rail Safety Week?

CN's Rail Safety Week is an initiative from September 20 to 26 to raise awareness about safety at rail crossings and the dangers of trespassing.

How is CN promoting Rail Safety Week?

CN is promoting Rail Safety Week through a public awareness campaign and media interactions with CN Police Service.

What is the goal of CN's public awareness campaign during Rail Safety Week?

The goal is to reduce collisions and trespassing-related accidents at rail crossings.

When does Rail Safety Week take place?

Rail Safety Week takes place from September 20 to 26.

Who can media contact for Rail Safety Week initiatives?

Media can contact Mathieu Gaudreault, the Senior Advisor for Public Affairs and Media Relations at CN.