Key facts
- CN set a new monthly record for grain movement in August 2026.
- The railway transported 2.50 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada.
- This volume exceeds the previous record of 2.34 million metric tonnes from August 2020.
- The achievement marks a strong beginning for the 2026-27 crop year.
CN announced a new monthly record for grain movement across its network in August 2026, transporting 2.50 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada. This figure surpasses the previous record of 2.34 million metric tonnes set in August 2020. The company attributes this performance to strong customer demand, close collaboration with grain supply chain partners, and the consistent execution of its operating plan. This record movement marks a robust start to the 2026-27 crop year as the harvest progresses in Western Canada and new grain enters the supply chain. CN's 2026-27 Grain Plan details preparations made to support customers throughout the harvest season and the upcoming year. CN annually transports over 300 million tons of various goods across its nearly 20,000-mile rail network in North America.