Articles from Canadian National Railway Company

MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the Barclays 2025 Industrial Select Conference on February 19, 2025, at 8:05 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

MONTREAL, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that the Company’s 2024 Annual Financial Statements, Notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and its 2024 Annual Information Form and Form 40-F, have been filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators and are now available in the “Investors” section of its website, www.cn.ca/investors.

MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 5% increase in the 2025 dividend on the Company's outstanding common shares as well as the repurchase of its shares under a new normal course issuer bid (Bid).

Railroad Expects to Deliver 10%-15% EPS Growth in 2025

MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial and operating results after the market close.

MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that a new tentative four-year collective agreement has been reached with International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW). The union represents approximately 750 Signals and Communication employees at CN across Canada.

MONTREAL, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is proud to announce the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s network as a pilot project, to evaluate its potential to enhance operational efficiency and fuel savings, marking another step towards more modern and sustainable rail operations.

MONTREAL, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CN’s acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR).

MONTREAL, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial and operating results after the market close on January 30, 2025.

MONTREAL, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its new four-year tentative collective agreements with Unifor were formally ratified by employees on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The union represents approximately 3,300 employees at CN in Canada, working in different mechanical, clerical, and intermodal functions, all covered by multiple collective agreements.

MONTREAL, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced the recognition of 73 of its customers, suppliers and supply chain partners, for their leadership and commitment to sustainability. Through CN’s EcoConnexions Partnership Program, the Company is celebrating businesses dedicated to building a more sustainable future by supporting climate action, reducing their environmental impact, promoting biodiversity and implementing more sustainable and ethical business practices.

MONTREAL, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today released its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), reaffirming its commitment to strengthen ties with Indigenous communities, foster mutually beneficial relationships, and create opportunities for meaningful collaboration on the journey toward genuine reconciliation. The IRAP commitments and actions were developed and shaped by the insights, priorities, and feedback received from Indigenous communities and CN employees that engage with these communities.

MONTREAL, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the Scotiabank Transportation and Industrials Conference on November 13, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a fourth-quarter 2024 dividend on the Company’s common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of eighty-four and a half cents (C$0.8450) per common share will be paid on December 30, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 9, 2024.

Company Focused on Aligning Resources to Demand

MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its third-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close.

MONTREAL, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its third-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close on October 22, 2024.

MONTREAL, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) has published its 2024-2025 Winter Plan.

MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that Unifor has filed a Notice of Dispute three days after the beginning of negotiations. The Union represents 3,300 Mechanical, Clerical, and Intermodal employees in Canada across three collective agreements. The current collective agreements expire on December 31, 2024.

CN Police Officers Engage with Communities Across the United States to Raise Awareness and Help Save Lives 

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will offer members of the media the opportunity to talk with CN police officers in uniform during See Tracks? Think Train Week, an annual public awareness campaign that runs from September 23-29. Throughout the week, CN officers will travel across the country and into communities to participate in safety initiatives at commuter and railway crossings, share rail safety tips and to highlight the dangers of trespassing on railway tracks and property.

MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced a public debt offering of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% Notes due 2034. CN expects to close the offering on September 18, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Operations have recovered but demand weakness persists in key sectors

MONTREAL, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the Morgan Stanley’s 12th Annual Laguna Conference on September 11, 2024, starting at 12:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

MONTREAL, Aug. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) has received an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) imposing binding arbitration between the Company and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).

MONTREAL, Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) has been served with a 72-hour strike notice by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). The Teamsters intend to strike as of 10:00 AM ET on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Following Order by Minister of Labour, CN Resumes Train Movements

MONTREAL, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) has formally locked out employees represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) as of Aug. 22 at 00:01 ET, after the union did not respond to another offer by CN in a final attempt to avoid a labour disruption.

Railroad Continues to Safely Shutdown Canadian Rail Network as Parties Remain Far Apart

Absence of Progress at the Negotiating Table Requires Immediate Action

CN builds on last year’s strong, steady performance with continued fleet enhancements, deployment of new technologies and a focus on building its team of railroaders

MONTREAL, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a third-quarter 2024 dividend on the Company’s common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of eighty-four and a half cents (C$0.8450) per common share will be paid on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2024.

Company Remains Focused on Growth and Disciplined Adherence to Scheduled Railroading

MONTREAL, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close.

MONTREAL, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close on July 23, 2024.

CN releases its 2023 Sustainability Data Supplement

MONTREAL, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced that earlier this week, it had formally offered the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to enter into binding arbitration.

MONTREAL, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced the addition of two new firefighting trains along with two additional railcars to its fire mitigation and suppression fleet. With wildfires underway across Canada, this specialized fleet, the Trident and the Neptune trains will join CN’s existing firefighting train, Poseidon. Together, these three trains will provide support in combatting wildfires along CN’s right-of-way, bringing a significant amount of water and fire suppression capacity to isolated areas, helping to ensure the fluidity, safety and security of goods on CN’s network and surrounding communities.

MONTREAL, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the Bernstein’s 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Offer respects Duty and Rest Period Rules and is aligned with scientific fatigue management practices

MONTREAL, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that the tentative agreement between CNTL, a CN subsidiary dedicated to first and last mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, and owner-operators affiliated with Unifor has been ratified. This four-year agreement covers approximately 750 owner-operators under contract with CNTL in Canada until December 31, 2027.

FLAT ROCK, Mich., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new transload logistics facility in Flat Rock, Michigan.

MONTREAL, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Derek Taylor, Executive Vice-President and Chief Field Operating Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the 17th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 22, 2024, starting at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

MONTREAL, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced a pledge of $10 million (CAD) over ten years to support disaster relief initiatives across North America. This funding underscores CN’s commitment to assisting communities affected by natural disasters and the impacts of climate change.

MONTREAL, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced the winners of its Safe Handling Award for 2023.

MONTREAL, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that CNTL, a CN subsidiary dedicated to first and last mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has reached a second tentative agreement with owner-operators affiliated with Unifor. The first tentative agreement, announced on January 17,2024, was not ratified. This four-year agreement covers approximately 750 owner-operators under contract with CNTL in Canada until December 31, 2027.

MONTREAL, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle and Patrick Whitehead (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), to address upcoming conferences:

MONTREAL, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its new three-year collective agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2004, was formally ratified by union members on Monday April 29th, 2024. The USW represents approximately 2,500 track and bridge employees at CN, primarily responsible for track maintenance across Canada.

The prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment thereto in connection with this offering will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days

MONTREAL, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced that the director nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 4, 2024 (the “Information Circular”), were elected as directors of CN. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on April 26, 2024 via online webcast are set out below.

Scheduled Operation Continues to Deliver

MONTREAL, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a second-quarter 2024 dividend on the Company’s common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of eighty-four and a half cents (C$0.8450) per common share will be paid on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 7, 2024.

MONTREAL, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today announced the appointment of Remi G. Lalonde as Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer of CN effective April 24th, 2024. Remi is succeeding Doug MacDonald who will retire from CN following an impressive career of nearly 35 years.

CN is committed to playing a key role in the transition to a low carbon economy

MONTREAL, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its first-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close on April 23, 2024.

MONTREAL, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that it has filed a shelf prospectus with Canadian securities regulators and a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pursuant to which CN may issue debt securities in Canadian and U.S. markets over the next 25 months.

MONTREAL, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) Building upon its commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement, CN today released its new Indigenous Relations Policy for the company.

MONTREAL, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) While still reviewing a Federal court’s decision related to the Milton Logistics Hub, CN is reiterating its commitment to the Milton Logistics Hub. The Project is a critical piece of infrastructure in Canada’s busiest and fastest growing region, where new capacity is needed to meet the growing demand for goods. The Milton Logistics Hub will not only benefit Ontario, but further strengthen the Canadian economy and its strategic advantages.

MONTREAL, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that a new tentative three-year collective agreement has been reached with the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2004. USW represents approximately 2,500 track and bridge employees at CN, primarily responsible for track maintenance across Canada.

MONTREAL, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Patrick Whitehead, Executive Vice-President and Chief Network Operating Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address the 45th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference on March 6, 2024, at 8:05 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

MONTREAL, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is pleased to be recognized by the 2024 S&P Global Yearbook as one of the top sustainability performers in the transportation industry. CN was also recognized for its leadership on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP. CN’s achievements reflect the Company’s steadfast dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance underpinned by consistent and comprehensive reporting.

MONTREAL, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer and Derek Taylor, Executive Vice-President, and Chief Field Operations Officer (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI), will address:

MONTREAL, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is pleased to announce it has achieved Mansfield Certification, a designation awarded by Diversity Lab that measures the structural changes and actions CN has taken to ensure the hiring and promotion processes and paths to leadership within our legal department are open and transparent to all qualified lawyers and other legal professionals.

MONTREAL, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that the Company’s 2023 Annual Financial Statements, Notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and its 2023 Annual Information Form and Form 40-F, have been filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators and are now available in the “Investors” section of its website, www.cn.ca/investors.

MONTREAL, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 7% increase in the 2024 dividend on the Company's common shares outstanding as well as the repurchase of its shares under a new normal course issuer bid (Bid).

Railroad Running Well, Targeting ~10% EPS Growth in 2024

MONTREAL, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial and operating results after the market close.

MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) announced today that CNTL, a CN subsidiary dedicated to first and last mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has reached a tentative agreement with owner-operators affiliated with Unifor. This four-year agreement covers approximately 750 owner-operators under contract with CNTL in Canada until December 31, 2027.

New Executive Vice-President and Special Advisor to the CEO will Become Chief Commercial Officer in 2024

MONTREAL, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial and operating results after the market close on January 23, 2024.

MONTREAL, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) is pleased to announce that it has again earned a place on the World and North American Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World and DJSI North America), for the 12th and 15th consecutive year respectively.

Company Thanks Indigenous Advisory Council Members for Significant Contribution and Accepts Their Resignation

Acquisition Will Provide Options for Shipping to and from Iowa

MONTREAL, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSECNI) today recognized 68 of its customers, suppliers and supply chain partners for their enhanced and continued commitment to sustainability. This year, CN extended the program to its suppliers in recognition of the pivotal role they play in supporting CN’s day-to-day operations and in the advancement of the Company’s sustainability ambitions.

New Service from Port of Gulfport, MS, Provides Options for Refrigerated & Dry Import, Export Movements Between US Midwest & Canada