CN Update on March Grain Movement

Core Insights - CN achieved record grain movements, transporting over 2.85 million metric tonnes from Western Canada and 2.98 million metric tonnes nationally in March 2025, due to effective collaboration with customers to recover from extreme cold weather [1][4] Company Operations - The company emphasizes the importance of collaboration across the supply chain to meet the needs of Canadian farmers and grain industry customers [2] - Train length restrictions were implemented during extreme cold weather to ensure safety and compliance with Transport Canada regulations, requiring shorter trains and more resources to transport the same volume of goods [3][4] - Under optimal conditions, the grain supply chain can support up to 7,800 cars per week (744,000 metric tonnes) outside of winter and 6,250 cars per week (595,000 metric tonnes) during winter, contingent on balanced corridor flows and uninterrupted operations [5] Company Overview - CN operates a nearly 20,000-mile rail network, transporting over 300 million tons of various goods across North America annually, contributing to sustainable trade and community prosperity since 1919 [6]