MONTREAL, QUEBEC — CN recently announced its 2025 capital expenditures program, in which C$3.4 billion ($2.5 billion) will be invested in capital projects that will grow capacity, enhance safety and power sustainable growth across its North American network.

CN said the capital program includes approximately $2.9 billion allocated to its maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives across Canada and the United States. Projects already underway include over 225 miles of new rail installation and approximately eight capacity building projects in Western Canada scheduled to come online by the end of this year.

As part of this investment CN said it is also allocating over $500 million to upgrade and expand its rolling stock, reinforcing the company’s focus on providing safe, reliable and efficient service for customers across its network.

“At CN, we believe investing in our network is investing in the future of North American supply chains,” said Tracy Robinson, president and chief executive officer of CN. “Our 2025 capital program reflects a clear focus on strengthening the resilience, efficiency and sustainability of our operations. These investments are about delivering exceptional service today — and building a safer, more connected tomorrow for our customers, employees, supply chain partners and the economy.”

Robinson said this includes major projects to support customer initiatives and CN’s agriculture industry partners to improve the movement of grain and fertilizers.

CN achieved record-breaking grain transportation numbers in March, moving 2.85 million tonnes of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 million tonnes nationally.