MONTREAL, Aug.  11, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western

CORRECTION -- CN Reports a Record 2025-26 Crop Year

CN posts record Western Canada grain movement; potential positive for CNI volumes

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    <p>MONTREAL, Aug.  11, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western</p>
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    <p>CN reported a record 33.8+ MMT of grain moved in 2025–26, topping 31.2 MMT in the prior year, with July volume at a record 2.62 MMT. The results reflect robust demand and CN&#039;s enhanced network efficiency under its 2026–27 Grain Plan, suggesting higher volumes and reliable service ahead. This could translate into stronger CN rail traffic and pricing power, a bullish signal for CNI shares near the upcoming harvest season.</p>
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    <ul><li>CN reports 33.8+ MMT grain movement in 2025–26 Western Canada.</li><li>July 2026 movement reached 2.62 MMT, beating 2020&#039;s 2.43 MMT record.</li><li>2026–27 Grain Plan outlines CN network/resource prep for harvest.</li><li>Strong demand and supply-chain collaboration underpin CN&#039;s record performance.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Canadian National Railway (CNI)</strong>: NYSE listing; reported record grain movement and potential uplift to CN’s volumes and pricing power.</li><li><strong>Canadian National Railway (CNR)</strong>: TSX listing; same underlying company; relevant for Canadian investor exposure.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Category fits Industry News / Corporate Developments, highlighting CN&#039;s operational performance and capacity planning with potential implications for CN&#039;s revenue and margins.</p>
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    <ul><li>Record grain movement implies higher CN volumes and potential pricing strength.</li><li>Grain Plan 2026–27 signals capacity expansion and operational efficiency.</li><li>Harvest timing could lift rail volumes in H2 2026.</li><li>Positive demand trends in Western Canada support near-term CN traffic upside.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Record 33.8+ MMT moved in 2025–26 crop year.</li><li>Previous record 31.2 MMT in 2024–25.</li><li>July 2026 movement 2.62 MMT; prior July record 2.43 MMT (2020).</li><li>Grain Plan 2026–27 published.</li><li>CN network spans nearly 20,000 miles.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Long CNI on CN’s rising grain volumes and improved network efficiency into the next harvest.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">MONTREAL, Aug.  11, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNR">CNR</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNI">CNI</a>) announced today that it closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, exceeding the previous record of 31.2 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year. The record-setting year was capped by a strong finish in July, when CN moved 2.62 MMT of grain, surpassing the previous July record of 2.43 MMT set in 2020.</p>  <p align="justify">This record performance was driven by strong customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and the consistent execution of CN’s operating plan, unlocking incremental capacity and value.</p>  <p align="justify">As CN closes out this record 2025–26 crop year and looks ahead to the next harvest, the Company remains focused on delivering safe, consistent and reliable service for producers, grain companies and supply chain partners. CN’s new <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yH01Wagz6CxS7aWSxh9amj5gbMTBGox0yXGC_q1XU7QNPNnIhZM_3D0aAdlFLrgVOMg2opAY5qZbzxD4Bf-D40b11qtjly5CLRvxB58fi8sMvyDy1cvCXLp7I4RUFw7Fd7RMTDC40kxnaOmV71q8tF_tZmfVx6STu_9WqaRU7T4TgmbBkk320FjjIWquUVhucwnWf7p5ZI1RC6C-6yEwSw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2026–27 Grain Plan</a> is now available and outlines how the company is preparing its network, resources and operations to support the grain supply chain in the harvest ahead.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About CN</strong><br></br>CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.<br></br><br></br></p>  <p><strong><u>Contacts: </u></strong></p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><strong><u>Media</u></strong></td><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><strong><u>Investment Community</u></strong></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Ashley Michnowski</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Jamie Lockwood</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Senior Manager        </td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Vice-President</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Media Relations</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">Investor Relations and Special Projects</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">(438) 596-4329</td><td style="vertical-align: top ; ">(514) 399-0052<br></br></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:media@cn.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>media@cn.ca</u></a><br></br></td><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:investor.relations@cn.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>investor.relations@cn.ca</u></a><br></br></td></tr></table> <p><br></br></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwNzk2MSM3NzcwODgyIzIwMDY1NDM="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/YjdkNmMxOWUtNzA1My00ZWE2LTllNGEtYTU4Yjk0MzNmZmUxLTEwMTgxMTYtMjAyNi0wOC0xMS1lbg==/tiny/Canadian-National-Railway.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d8f3f116-ccaf-4c51-af12-154863973974"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/d8f3f116-ccaf-4c51-af12-154863973974/small/cn100-logo-jpg.png" border="0" width="150" height="56" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

CN reported a record 33.8+ MMT of grain moved in 2025–26, topping 31.2 MMT in the prior year, with July volume at a record 2.62 MMT. The results reflect robust demand and CN's enhanced network efficiency under its 2026–27 Grain Plan, suggesting higher volumes and reliable service ahead. This could translate into stronger CN rail traffic and pricing power, a bullish signal for CNI shares near the upcoming harvest season.

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