MONTREAL, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal, March 5, 2026 – CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today its best February on record for grain movement, shipping more than 2.67 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada. Building on its strong start to the year, CN continued to demonstrate its ability to meet heightened seasonal demand during peak grain shipping periods.

As grain volumes typically accelerate through the winter months following harvest, CN continues to proactively position resources and work with its grain customers and supply chain partners to support farmers in efficiently getting Canadian grain to domestic and global markets.

CN Winter Plan

During these final weeks of winter, CN remains focused on executing its winter operations plan across the network. For more information and details about how the Company has put proactive solutions in place please consult its 2025-2026 Winter Plan.

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CN Reports February Grain Movement