Canadian National Railway Company

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) operates a nearly 20,000-mile rail network spanning Canada's Eastern and Western coasts, connecting to the U.S. Midwest and U.S. Gulf Coast. The company safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America annually. CN's freight business spans seven commodity groups: petroleum and chemicals, metals and minerals, forest products, coal, grain and fertilizers, intermodal, and automotive. The company also generates other revenues from non-freight rail services. CN has operated since 1919, and its dual listing on the TSX and NYSE reflects its cross-border North American rail franchise. The company recently completed the acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR), expanding its network footprint. In July 2026, CN signed Memoranda of Understanding with Union Pacific Corporation to secure new network rights for Canada-Mexico rail moves and to secure competitive access including to Kansas City in connection with the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, both subject to STB approval. Updated Jul 24, 2026