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Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

August 19, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Rival Canadian Railroad Leaders Make Pitch for Kansas City Southern

Leaders of the rival Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railroads on May 26 made their pitches about why their respective railroads should be approved to purchase Kansas City Southern Railroad.

May 26, 2021
Business

Layoffs Loom as Canadian Rail Strike Hits Chemicals, Farmers

Workers are receiving layoff notices and chemical companies face shutdowns as the effects of Canada’s largest rail strike in a decade ripples through the economy.

November 25, 2019
Business

CN Rail Strike Begins, Threatening Canada Oil, Grain Shipments

About 3,200 workers at Canadian National Railway Co. went on strike Nov. 19, threatening to crimp shipments of oil, potash and grain across the country.

November 19, 2019
Business

Canadian National Reports Record Revenue, Strong 3Q Results

Canadian National Railway on Oct. 23 reported a third-quarter record for revenue, posting a 14% increase to C$3.68 billion.

October 24, 2018
Business, Logistics

Canadian National Railway Chief Sees Capital Spending on ‘High Side’ Again in 2019

Canadian National Railway Co. will likely top C$3 billion ($2.3 billion) in capital spending for the second straight year in 2019 as it aims to speed up trains and capture rising demand for freight such as grain and crude oil, its top executive said.

May 29, 2018
Business, Logistics

CN Rail Mulls Real Estate Sales to Raise Cash for Network Revamp

Canadian National Railway Co. will consider selling additional real estate to free up cash that can be plowed back into its network.

April 24, 2018
Business, Logistics

Canadian National Railway Interim CEO Speeds Spending in Rush to Ease Congestion

Canadian National Railway Co.’s new boss is moving quickly to overcome service shortcomings that have curtailed profit and angered customers.

April 23, 2018
Business, Logistics

CN Rail’s New CEO Apologizes to Customers, Vows Better Service

Canadian National Railway Co.’s new leader apologized to customers and vowed to clear backlogs and speed up service immediately by deploying additional resources.

March 7, 2018
Business, Logistics

CN Rail CEO Steps Down After Less Than Two Years

Overwhelmed by a surge in freight, Canadian National Railway Co. said its CEO is stepping down after less than two years, vowing to replace Luc Jobin with a leader who can deliver “speed and determination.â€

March 5, 2018