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CPKC Reports Record Grain Movement for 2025-26 Crop Year

Created at 5 Aug · 2:11 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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CPKC announced a record grain movement for the 2025-26 crop year, shipping 30.66 million tonnes. The railroad also outlined plans to move up to 34.5 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.

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Key Numbers

30.66 million tonnesCPKC grain shipped in 2025-26
34.5 MMTCPKC planned capacity for 2026-27
30 to 33 million metric tonsCN expected grain movement for 2026-27

Who's Involved

CPKC
Railroad reporting record grain movement and future capacity plans
CN
Railroad reporting record grain movement and future capacity plans
Keith Creel
President and CEO of CPKC
CPKC Reports Record Grain Movement for 2025-26 Crop Year

↳ Why This Matters

These reports indicate strong performance and capacity within Canada's rail networks for grain transportation, suggesting a robust agricultural supply chain capable of meeting market demand.

Key facts

  • CPKC reported a record grain movement for the 2025-26 crop year, shipping 30.66 million tonnes.
  • CPKC plans to have capacity to move up to 34.5 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.
  • CN achieved 10 months of record grain movement in the 2025-26 crop year.
  • CN expects to move 30 to 33 million metric tons of grain and processed grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.

CPKC has announced a record grain movement for the 2025-26 crop year, having shipped 30.66 million tonnes. The railroad also outlined its service plans for the upcoming 2026-27 crop year, stating it has the capacity to move up to 34.5 million metric tons (MMT) of Canadian grain and grain products.

CN also reported achieving 10 months of record grain movement during the 2025-26 crop year. For the 2026-27 crop year, CN anticipates moving between 30 to 33 MMTs of grain and processed grain products from western Canada. Both CN and CPKC are required by federal law to submit annual grain service outlook reports to the Minister of Transport.

Frequently asked questions

CPKC shipped 30.66 million tonnes of grain for the 2025-26 crop year.

CPKC plans to have capacity to move up to 34.5 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.

CN achieved 10 months of record grain movement in the 2025-26 crop year.

CN expects to move 30 to 33 million metric tons of grain and processed grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.

What Happens Next

01CPKC and CN will continue to execute their grain service plans for the 2026-27 crop year.
02Federal Minister of Transport will review the annual grain service outlook reports.

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How It Developed

CPKC achieved near-record volumes for Canadian grain transportation in the 2025-2026 crop year.
CPKC plans to have capacity to move up to 34.5 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.
CN achieved 10 months of record grain movement in the 2025-26 crop year.
CN expects to move 30 to 33 million metric tons of grain and processed grain products in the 2026-27 crop year.

Sources

T1
CPCK achieves record crop year grain movementWorld Grain
T2
Rail News - CN, CPKC publish grain service plans for next crop year. For Railroad Career Professionalsprogressiverailroading.com

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