MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway this week released its 2023-24 Grain Plan, outlining its initiatives for handling Canada’s upcoming grain harvest.
Efforts to handle grain traffic include deliver of another 750 new grain hoppers in 2024 and the recently announced expansion of the railroad’s locomotive modernization program [see “CN orders 60 more modernized diesels …,” Trains News Wire, July 26, 2023]. The railroad has also announced a new Precision Dispatch System to optimize train movements.
“We at CN know that Canada’s agricultural industry has always been the cornerstone of our nation’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and stability,” CEO Tracy Robinson said in a statement accompanying release of the grain plan. “Through the collaborative efforts of CN and our supply chain partners, we aim to optimize the movement of agricultural goods efficiently and sustainably. Together, we can navigate the challenges ahead, capitalize on new opportunities, and ensure the continued success and prosperity of the Canadian agricultural sector.”
The full grain plan is available here.
CPKC previously released its 2023-24 grain report [see “CPKC issues annual grain service outlook,” News Wire, Aug. 2, 2023].
