RETRANSMISSION - MEDIA AVAILABILITY: CN Police officers available for media interviews during Rail Safety Week

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CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will participate in Rail Safety Week from September 21-27, promoting rail safety awareness through media engagement and public campaigns. The CN Police Service will be available for interviews to discuss safety at railway crossings and the dangers of trespassing. During the week, safety initiatives will be conducted at commuter stations and crossings to remind the public about the risks associated with railway tracks. This effort aims to reduce collisions and accidents linked to trespassing.

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• Engagement with media to raise awareness about rail safety.
• Public safety initiatives at commuter stations and railway crossings.

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HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 20, 2020 (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 21-27, 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 doing for Rail Safety Week 2020?

CN is promoting Rail Safety Week by engaging with media and conducting public awareness campaigns about safety at railway crossings and the dangers of trespassing.

When is Rail Safety Week 2020?

Rail Safety Week 2020 runs from September 21 to 27.

How can media contact CN for interviews during Rail Safety Week?

Media can contact CN's media relations team to arrange onsite, in-studio, or virtual interviews with CN Police Service officers.

What is the purpose of CN's safety initiatives during Rail Safety Week?

The initiatives aim to reduce the number of collisions and trespassing-related accidents.

Who can I contact for more information about CN's Rail Safety Week activities?

For more information, media can contact Mathieu Gaudreault, Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Media Relations.