CN Releases 2025–2026 Grain Plan: Strengthening Canada’s Supply Chain

Core Insights - CN has delivered a record volume of grain during the 2024-2025 crop year, with projections indicating Western Canadian movement will total approximately 31 million metric tonnes (MMT), surpassing the previous record by roughly one million metric tonnes [2] Group 1: 2025-2026 Grain Plan - The 2025-2026 Grain Plan showcases CN's commitment to high-performance service through disciplined planning, targeted infrastructure investments, and proactive supply chain collaboration [1][3] - The plan emphasizes CN's support for Canadian agriculture and aims to enhance the global competitiveness of farmers and grain handlers [3][4] - CN anticipates moving between 27.0 to 29.5 million metric tonnes of grain and processed grain products during the 2025-2026 crop year, indicating sufficient resources to meet demand under normal operating conditions [6] Group 2: Supply Chain Innovations - CN is innovating its supply chain coordination by changing the distribution method of empty hopper cars from West Coast ports, enhancing visibility and planning for customers [6] - Customers will benefit from improved tracking of rail shipments through CN's rail shipment tracking tool, providing greater transparency [6] - The Western Canadian Grain Report and operational dashboards will offer stakeholders weekly updates on car orders, supply chain conditions, and system fluidity [6]