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Canadian National Railway Company

About CN

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is a Class I freight railway headquartered in Montreal, operating a transcontinental network spanning Canada and into the United States, including the Midwest and Gulf Coast. Its rail, intermodal, and logistics services connect major ports, industrial hubs, and inland terminals over approximately 18,000+ route-miles.

For the chemical value chain, CN transports bulk and packaged chemicals, plastics, petroleum products, fertilizers, and related inputs between production sites, terminals, and end markets. The company provides railcar storage-in-transit, transload options between truck, rail, and marine modes, and broad interchange connections for cross-border movements. CN handles hazardous materials under established safety and regulatory frameworks and collaborates with industry and public agencies on emergency response preparedness across its network.

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To provide comprehensive coverage, we aggregate data and news under the name CN, encompassing the following company names, divisions, and related entities:

CN Rail and Canadian National.

This list encompasses current and former names, alternate names, and key divisions associated with CN, ensuring you can easily find all relevant information under a single, unified profile.