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Canadian National Railway
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#247
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$72.64B
Marketcap
Canada
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Mr. Ghislain Houle (Exec. VP & CFO)
Mr. Dominique Malenfant (Exec. VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer)
Ms. Tracy A. Robinson (Pres, CEO & Director)
Public Sector
Summary
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is a Canadian Class I freight railway company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1919, CN is the largest railway company in Canada and one of the largest in North America, operating a network of more than 20,000 route miles across Canada and into the United States. The company transports a wide range of goods, including agricultural products, consumer goods, and industrial and manufacturing materials, serving customers in a variety of industries and markets.
CN is a major player in the transportation industry and plays a critical role in the North American supply chain, connecting businesses and consumers with goods and materials from around the world. The company has a long history of operational excellence and has established itself as a leading provider of rail transportation services in Canada and the United States.
CN is a publicly traded company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company has a market capitalization of several billion dollars and is widely held by a variety of institutional and individual investors. Despite the challenges posed by the global economic and regulatory environment, CN remains a leading player in the transportation industry and is committed to meeting the needs of its customers and supporting the growth of the Canadian and North American economies.
History
1918 - The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is incorporated by the Canadian government to consolidate several existing railway companies into a single national system.
1922 - CN takes over operations of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the Canadian Northern Railway, expanding its network across Canada.
1938 - CN begins operating the Super Continental, a transcontinental passenger train service that runs between Montreal and Vancouver.
1949 - CN completes construction of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
1956 - CN introduces the Turbo Train, a high-speed passenger train that runs between Montreal and Toronto.
1960 - CN begins operating the Continental Limited, a luxury passenger train that runs between Montreal and Chicago.
1967 - CN merges with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) to form a government-owned company called Canadian National Railways (CNR).
1978 - The Canadian government privatizes CNR, and the company becomes known as the Canadian National Railway Company (CN).
1995 - CN acquires Illinois Central Railroad, expanding its network into the United States.
2000 - CN acquires Wisconsin Central Railroad, further expanding its network in the United States.
2018 - CN celebrates its 100th anniversary as a company.
2020 - CN announces plans to acquire Kansas City Southern, a major railway company in the United States, in a $33.6 billion deal. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval.
Mission
Canadian National Railway (CN)'s mission is to provide efficient and reliable transportation solutions that support economic growth and improve the quality of life for people and communities. CN's goal is to connect customers to markets and people to communities, safely and responsibly, while delivering long-term value to its stakeholders.
Vision
CN's vision is to be the leader in North American rail transportation, connecting people, businesses, and communities with essential goods and services through safe, reliable, and efficient rail transportation solutions.
Key Team
Mr. Edmond L. Harris (Exec. VP & COO)
Mr. Olivier Chouc (Sr. VP & Chief Legal Officer)
Jonathan Abecassis (Sr. Mang. of Media Relations)
Mr. Doug MacDonald (Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer)
Ms. Dorothea Klein (Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer)
Mr. Keith Donald Reardon (Sr. Vice-Pres of Consumer Product Supply Chain Growth)
Mr. Matthew Barker (Sr. VP of Network Technology & Operations Planning)
Recognition and Awards
Products and Services
Rail: CN is a world-class transportation leader and the only transcontinental railway in North America. Its 20,000-mile network spans Canada and Mid-America, connecting three coasts: the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Its supply chain partnerships carry customer cargo all the way to Mexico City.
Intermodal: CN's Intermodal Container Services help shippers expand their door-to-door market reach with 23 strategically-placed intermodal terminals.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_National_Railway
https://in.investing.com/equities/canadian-national-railway
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CNI/profile?p=CNI
https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/canadian-national-railway
https://globalnews.ca/tag/canadian-national-railway/
https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/CANADIAN-NATIONAL-RAILWAY-1409526/
https://companiesmarketcap.com/canadian-national-railway/marketcap/
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Mr. Ghislain Houle (Exec. VP & CFO)
Mr. Dominique Malenfant (Exec. VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer)
Ms. Tracy A. Robinson (Pres, CEO & Director)
Public Sector