CN to Invest $335 Million in Quebec Enabling Sustainable Growth, Improving Capacity and Advancing the Company’s Commitment to Safety
June 20 2022 - 07:00AM
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest
approximately C$335 million in Quebec in 2022. This includes
investments in technology, rolling stock units and company-wide
decarbonization initiatives, as well as network improvements. These
investments will power sustainable growth and ensure the continued
safe movement of goods in Quebec and everywhere on CN’s
transcontinental network.
“We continue to make significant investments in
our network, technology, and capacity. We are building the premier
railroad of the 21st century to do even more for our customers,
railroaders, shareholders, and the communities in which we
operate.”
- Sean Finn,
Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services and Chief Legal
Officer of CN
“At a time when the resilience of our supply
chains is more important than ever, investing in our rail
transportation system ensures essential goods can reach Canadians
on time. Railways play an important role in growing our economy,
and I am pleased to see CN taking this important step to strengthen
our rail networks. Today’s announcement will help improve the
fluidity of our rail network against the unprecedented disruptions
to service we have seen in the last two years, and is good news for
Canadians.
- The Honourable Omar Alghabra,
Minister of Transport, Government of Canada
“For over 100 years, CN has been at the heart of
the development of Quebec companies. We note that the
$335 million in investments announced also include a portion
for decarbonization initiatives and for bolstering the safety of
their railway infrastructure, which we applaud. For the FCCQ and
the network of chambers of commerce, this improved access to
responsible freight transportation services is critical to
encouraging the transition to new ESG business practices.”
- Charles
Milliard, President and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de
commerce du Québec
Maintenance program highlights include:
- Replacing 27 miles of rail;
- Installing more than 118,000 new
railroad ties;
- Rebuilding 38 road crossing
surfaces; and
- Maintenance work on bridges,
culverts, signal systems, and other track infrastructure.
Quebec in numbers:
- Capital investments: more than $2.2
billion in the last five years
- Employees: approximately 3,330
- Railroad route miles operated:
2,044
- Community partnerships: $2 million
in 2021
- Local spending: $1.7 billion in
2021
- Cash taxes paid: $89 million in
2021
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this news release constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and under
Canadian securities laws. By their nature, forward-looking
statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The
Company cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that
current economic conditions render such assumptions, although
reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater
uncertainty. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the
use of terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,”
“assumes,” “outlook,” “plans,” “targets,” or other similar words.
Forward-looking statements reflect information as of the date on
which they are made. CN assumes no obligation to update or revise
forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in
circumstances, or changes in beliefs, unless required by applicable
securities laws. In the event CN does update any forward-looking
statement, no inference should be made that CN will make additional
updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any
other forward-looking statement.
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and
trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to
the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300
million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and
finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only
railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the
U.S. South through a 18,600-mile rail network, CN and its
affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and
sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs
supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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