CN Investing $30 Million in Tennessee

Investments Focused on Safety and Capacity to Strengthen Rail Network, Help Reduce Emissions, and Support Economic Growth

HOMEWOOD, Ill., July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately $30 million (USD) across Tennessee in 2020. The program will focus on yard upgrades, replacement of rail and ties, as well as maintenance of bridges, level crossings, culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.

“We take our essential role in the North American economy seriously and these investments in Tennessee are a key part of our strategy to support growth. The Company remains committed to help enable supply chains that fuel Tennessee’s growth as we are a critical part of getting everyday goods to markets and consumers. Safety is a core value at CN and by investing in the maintenance and expansion of our track and capacity, we are providing customers with a safe and reliable solution at a time when fluid supply chains are more critical than ever.”
      -      Derek Taylor, Vice-President, Eastern Region at CN

“Private investments in our rail infrastructure provide numerous benefits to the economy as a whole and are critical now more than ever. I greatly appreciate CN’s continued commitment to improving the transportation network and aiding in America’s economic recovery.”
      -      Clay Bright, TDOT Commissioner

The Company’s investments will create greater capacity, which supports reductions in its customer’s transportation supply chain GHG emissions, by encouraging the use of rail for long haul needs. This reduces emissions, traffic congestion, accidents and burdens on public transportation infrastructure as one freight train can replace over 300 trucks from roads. Moving freight by rail instead of truck reduces GHG emissions by 75%. The Company will continue to deploy important safety enhancing technologies across its network, such as the Autonomous Track Inspection Program, Distributed Air Cars and Automated Inspection Portals.