Canadian National Railway News Updates

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CN Railway Defies Tariffs Gloom, Keeps 2025 Growth Outlook

Canadian National Railway kept its financial outlook for 2025 intact despite rising economic risks, but management acknowledged that uncertainty is leaving many customers in limbo.

May 2, 2025
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Federal Board OKs CN Purchase of Iowa Northern Railway

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Jan. 21 approved Canadian National Railway Co.’s request to acquire and operate Waterloo-based Iowa Northern Railway Co.’s 218-mile rail system.

January 21, 2025
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Canadian Rail Union Says It Filed Suit on Back-to-Work Order

The Teamsters union that represents workers at both of Canada’s largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees back to work.

August 30, 2024
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Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage

Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.

August 29, 2024
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Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads

TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at two major railroads back to work.

August 26, 2024
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Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26

A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.

August 23, 2024
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CPKC, CN Prepare to Restart After Labor Dispute Intervention

Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after the country's government stepped in to try to end a labor dispute that has halted freight movement.

August 23, 2024
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CN Will End Its Lockout Immediately, Rail Official Says

TORONTO — CN is ending its lockout immediately and moving forward with a plan to get its trains moving again following an order to enter forced arbitration with its union, a rail official says.

August 22, 2024
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Miners Tap Trucks to Sidestep Canada's Rail Stoppage

Two mining giants are rerouting shipments and turning to trucks to deal with disruptions from a Canadian railway stoppage that threatens to undermine the industry’s operations.

August 22, 2024
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US Shippers Scramble as Canadian Rail Shutdown Hits Freight

Importers and exporters are left with few options as a near-total rail shutdown in Canada risks delaying ocean shipments, spiking freight costs and straining the busiest U.S. ports.

August 22, 2024