MONTREAL, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today a new monthly record for grain movement in November. CN moved over 3.28 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada last month, higher by 230,000 metric tonnes from its previous set record for November in 2020. This is CN’s third consecutive record month for grain movement. "Achieving a third consecutive record month of grain movement demonstrates what’s possible with strong customer collaboration, thoughtful planni ...

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]