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CN Press Clippings Summary — July 10, 2026 In this episode: Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada? CN says safety 'top priority' as company tries to reassure residents after trains resume in Repentigny Opinion: Volatile rail pricing plagues Canada's grain industry EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy TSB...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 9, 2026 In this episode: Operations resume following major train derailment north of Montreal How long do train derailment investigations take? 'Too long' L'enquête se poursuit pour déterminer la cause du déraillement de train à Repentigny Le CN enquête toujours sur la cause du déraillement Accident ferroviaire à Repentigny: le CN maintient des inspections accrues...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 8, 2026 In this episode: Safety board says it's too soon to determine cause of Montreal-area train derailment Austria's Voestalpine to build new plant in Canada Déraillement à Repentigny: la voie ferrée reprendra ses activités dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi Reprise des activités ferroviaires à Repentigny, deux jours après le déraillement Déraillement d'un train...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 7, 2026 In this episode: Safety board investigating after CN Rail train goes off tracks near Montreal Investigation underway after train derailment in Repentigny, northeast of Montreal Rail service rebounds after recent slide, but concerns remain in key grain corridors Grain Transportation Volumes Mixed As Diesel Prices Ease NS-UP merger could give Charleston need...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 6, 2026 In this episode: No injuries after CN merchandise train derails in Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny Flooding leaves rail line near Roblin teetering Parksville city councillor returns from FCM conference in Edmonton CN moves record grain volume in June despite Prairie flooding Canadian government updates rules for training and certification of rail workers E...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 3, 2026 In this episode: CN worker injured last week Kneehill County council hears railway stop signs must be enforced City suspends Second Avenue bridge closing Unions ask STB to force UP-NS to make public detailed information on merger's impact on jobs Walking on train tracks: Here's why it's dangerous (and illegal) From pollution to payload: Railroads eye CO2 a...

CN Press Clippings Summary — July 2, 2026 In this episode: CSX Train Derails in Pennsylvania, Cause Currently Under Investigation BNSF recognizes shippers for safe hazmat transportation Norfolk Southern recognized for emergency response training AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 27, 2026 Surge in U.S. intermodal rail traffic continues Rising intermodal volume slows big four...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 30, 2026 In this episode: Two injured after CN train slams into transport truck UPDATE: CN responds after train strikes truck in Kerwood Le CN doit investir dans son réseau au N.-B. Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: How Politics Can Have A Body Count Train derailment blocks crossing in Oil City Union Pacific, California city agree on plan to allow access to remo...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 29, 2026 In this episode: CN Releases 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement CN enters track supply agreement with voestalpine Railway Systems CN investigating Thorold train derailment PlasCred secures rail siding lease CN Rail to close Range Road 70 for railway crossing work June 27 UP-NS merger discovery process kicks off with establishment of guidelines CPKC recei...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 26, 2026 In this episode: Railway museum fundraiser raises more than $8,200 for station roof restoration Concern raised over railways' seasonal rates P&H selling newly acquired grain facilities to Cargill Alberta boosts railway exports of LPG as U.S. demand booms Norfolk Southern sued over claims of stealing AI software after East Palestine derailment Freight...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 25, 2026 In this episode: La Presse Highlights Women in Quebec Leadership Brakes put on train whistle debate after council deferral Advocates worry bottleneck will limit Kitchener GO expansion Southwestern Ontario Mayors Urge Passenger Rail Improvements Humboldt reaffirms support for demolition of old CN station CN names Southern Railway of BC Short Line Partner o...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 23, 2026 In this episode: Petition renews push to rejoin former London and Port Stanley rail route CN Rail fined $435,000 for wildfire near Spences Bridge Alberta leads Canada in rail crossing accidents for third time in five years Canada's major railways see slight decline in week 45 grain deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition Rail merger is American supply chain ga...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 22, 2026 In this episode: Dump truck and train collide at Jelly Rd CN Rail to attend District of Taylor council meeting Cross-border coalition lays out vision for passenger rail between Ontario, Michigan Union Pacific pays penalty for environmental violations in California PANYNJ: April port volume returns to steady level following March surge CMA CGM, ONE in Indi...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 19, 2026 In this episode: Class I Briefs: CN, BNSF STB Sets 3Q26 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Intermodal strength continues for U.S. rail traffic Texas appeals court strikes down $73 million judgment against UP Voie de contournement de Lac-Mégantic: une nouvelle consultation lancée par l'OTC Americold opens import-export hub at CPKC-served New Brunswick port Norfol...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 18, 2026 In this episode: Potash 'test shipment' planned for Churchill Hickman train derailment wreckage cleanup ongoing weeks later CN, Grupo Mexico and 2 short lines launch America's Harvest service 'Big issue': Here's what a potential railway merger could mean for Portland traffic, businesses BNSF's Barstow International Gateway project receives city approval A...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 17, 2026 In this episode: UP CEO says railroads will deliver merger information to regulators in two parts Norfolk Southern: BLET questions manpower shortages and impact on safety at the Class I railroad Moving 'America's Harvest' BNSF Releases 2025 Impact Report Nova Scotia port in last leg of multiyear rail project Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd resume activities in the...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 16, 2026 In this episode: Union power in action: North American railway workers show the way to win Senate report recommends curbing labour strikes in ports, railways Unions condemn Senate report urging binding arbitration in rail, marine disputes Farmgate: Buyer beware, trains whistle as they go through Cornwall Canada's two major railways saw strong grain delive...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 15, 2026 In this episode: CN says terminal initiative continues to pay dividends Kids honk and learn at Windsor's Meet-A-Machine Vermilion backs proposal to reroute passenger train through community Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in Mundelein, causing several railroad crossings to be blocked Officials identify bicyclist hit, killed by train in Graysla...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 12, 2026 In this episode: Cornwall council defers discussion aimed at ceasing train whistles UP's Rocker: 'I've Heard Enough – This Merger Doesn't Kill Competition. It Unlocks It.' Teamsters Slam Senate Report Calling for Strike Bans in Rail and Port Sectors Arizona investigators say recent arrests reflect organized rail cargo thefts CPKC derailment in Minnesota a...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 11, 2026 In this episode: Same pots, different walk Bicyclist dead after being struck by freight train in Grayslake CPKC 'bullish' on Mexico, chief marketing officer says Stoney Nakoda First Nation lawsuit against CPKC argues for more fencing to limit livestock deaths AAR's Jefferies: 'Allow Innovation to Lead the Way' High Hurdles? AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 10, 2026 In this episode: Cornwall hésite encore à couper le sifflet aux trains CN Train And Semi Collide In Beiseker Union representing locomotive mechanics to oppose UP-NS merger TD Cowen: UP C-Suite Dinner Takeaways Opinion: Rail consolidation has a track record -- it's not good Registration Is Open for 2026 Women in Rail Conference Norfolk Southern begins to r...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 9, 2026 In this episode: Food Banks Canada Proudly Recognizes the Recipients of the 2025 Partner Awards Class I Briefs: CN Class I Briefs: CN Grain week 43 sees strong deliveries by Canada's two major railways: Ag Transport Coalition UP CEO says no thanks to potential government investment in merger International Paper taps CPKC for rail needs at Mississippi facil...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 8, 2026 In this episode: Fire strikes elaborate Chatham encampment equipped with solar panel and AC BNSF chief warns railroad merger will harm consumers by raising prices Everybody's got opinions: UP-NS merger critics respond to STB decision on application Kloster joins Surface Transportation Board 300,000 Railcars at Risk Railroad Technology Must Serve Safety, No...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 5, 2026 In this episode: BHP secures rail agreements for Jansen Potash Mine exports $4.3M to fix rough highways approved Esky highway project details shared Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena on proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, tariffs impact on supply chain Watch: 'The Most Thoroughly Planned Integration in Rail History' Class I Briefs: BNSF, NS BNSF and partners s...

CN Press Clippings Summary — June 4, 2026 In this episode: STB website adds 'case status' feature Railserve Launches Integrated Railyard Safety System TSB of Canada again calls for train control systems following commuter train near-miss incident BNSF, TCU announce tentative agreement on contract for Fort Worth workers AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 30, 2026 AAR: U.S. Rail...