CN Rail furthers expansion plans with $210m investment in Saskatchewan rail infrastructure

The Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced plans to invest $210m in 2018 across Saskatchewan to strengthen and expand the company’s rail network across the plan.

This announcement follows the company’s recent plans to invest $320m in 2018 across the province of Alberta. The continued investments in the company’s rail infrastructure are part of CN’s record $3.4bn capital program for 2018 and plans for the future. This includes over 20 miles of new double track in three locations along CN’s busy transcontinental corridor across the province.

“We are investing for the long haul with these projects to boost capacity and network resiliency,” said Doug Ryhorchuk, Vice-President of CN’s Western Region. “Our investments in new double track across the Prairies combined with new equipment and more people will help us deliver superior service to our grain, energy and other customers across the province and North America. Additionally, our substantial investments to renew our existing railway infrastructure underscores our commitment to operating safely.”

Part of the planned expansion projects across Saskatchewan includes 10 miles of double track near Melville, seven miles of double track west of the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, 11 miles of double track near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border and new track capacity at CN’s Melville Yard.

“This investment by CN into Saskatchewan is very welcome and will play a critical role in keeping Saskatchewan products moving,” said Steve McLellan, Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. “The new and enhanced rail lines, new cars, more people, and locomotives all mean our products will get to market faster to better serve our global clients. The importance of trade to our economy is clear and these investments show CN’s commitment to this province.”

For more information, visit: www.cn.ca

2nd July 2018