CN to Invest $510 Million in Alberta to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

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EDMONTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX : CNR) (NYSE : CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $510 million CAD in Alberta, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects to increase intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and continued work to build greater rail capacity along CN’s mainline between Edson and Hinton. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Alberta and across CN’s network.

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“We believe that investing in our network is about building for the future. Our continued infrastructure investment in Alberta will help strengthen the resiliency, and efficiency of our network across the province. Our focus remains on providing exceptional service to our customers and supply chain partners, supporting strong economic growth for North America and across the communities where we operate.”

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– Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN

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“CN provides nearly 400 businesses in our Acheson Industrial Area with world class-connectivity to global markets. Through direct rail spurs and the nearby intermodal facility, CN’s critical infrastructure has positioned Acheson as the first stop in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region from the rapidly growing Port of Prince Rupert. Our longstanding relationship with CN will continue to provide our diversified business sectors with the logistics capacity to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce operating costs, and be difference makers in global trade.”

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– His Worship Adam Gamble, Mayor of Parkland County, Alberta

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In 2024, CN invested approximately $357 million CAD in Alberta for track maintenance and key infrastructure initiatives. This includes over $35 million to build capacity along CN’s Edson Subdivision track between Pedley and Galloway. This multi-year project along CN’s mainline track between Jasper and Edmonton will enable greater capacity, supporting greater market access for North American supply chain partners from both Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert.

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