In December 2025, CN moved over 2.82 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada, surpassing its prior December record set in 2020 by in excess of 80,000 metric tonnes. This achievement marks the fourth consecutive month in which CN has established a new monthly grain-movement record, reflecting sustained operational efficiency and capacity utilization despite winter weather challenges on key prairie corridors.

Over the full 2025 calendar year, CN transported more than 31.3 million metric tonnes of grain in Western Canada, topping the previous regional record of 30.9 million metric tonnes established in 2020. Across its entire Canadian network, CN handled in excess of 32.7 million metric tonnes of grain, eclipsing the 2024 record of 32.25 million metric tonnes. These annual figures underscore the railroad’s ability to scale infrastructure investments—such as loop track expansions and added locomotive horsepower—while maintaining high service reliability for agricultural shippers.

With winter conditions fully engaged, CN is executing its 2025–2026 Winter Operations Plan, which includes strategic placement of 1,200 snow-clearing assets, targeted use of cold-weather-rated locomotives, and collaboration with port terminals to minimize dwell times. Management has highlighted that proactive crew scheduling and enhanced real-time monitoring tools have already reduced weather-related delays by 15% compared to the same period last year, positioning CN to sustain momentum in grain and other commodity movements through the first quarter.