CN Sets March Grain Record with 2.96 Million Tonnes
CN moved 2.96 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada in March, setting a new monthly record. Weekly volumes exceeded 600,000 tonnes for two straight weeks, peaking above 650,000 tonnes and driving its strongest first-quarter grain results ever.
1. Record Grain Movement
CN moved 2.96 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada in March, setting a new monthly record and driving its best-ever first-quarter grain performance with weekly volumes surpassing 600,000 tonnes for two consecutive weeks and peaking above 650,000 tonnes.
2. Network Recovery and Winter Plan
The company quickly restored network velocity following late-month weather events that temporarily impacted terminal capacity in Vancouver and the Prince Rupert corridor, aided by the seasonal reopening of the Port of Thunder Bay and proactive measures outlined in its 2025-2026 Winter Plan.
3. Chicago Homelessness Prevention Donation
CN committed USD 750,000 over three years to support three homelessness prevention organizations in Chicago’s south suburbs, allocating USD 250,000 each to Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, Respond Now, and South Suburban PADS under its Railroaders for Change initiative.