Key facts
- CPKC transported 2.54 million metric tons of grain in August, setting a new monthly record.
- CPKC also recorded 26,051 carloads of grain in August.
- CN moved 2.5 million metric tons of grain from Western Canada in August, surpassing its previous record.
- The August records for both railroads indicate a strong start to the 2026-27 crop year.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN) have both established new monthly records for grain transportation in August, signaling a robust commencement to the 2026-27 crop year. CPKC reported moving 2.54 million metric tons (MMT) of grain and grain products, along with 26,051 carloads, surpassing its previous August 2020 record. This performance covers the initial four weeks of the crop year, which began on August 1. Similarly, CN announced a record movement of 2.5 MMT of grain from Western Canada in August, exceeding its prior record of 2.34 MMT set in August 2020. Railroad officials attributed these achievements to strong customer demand, close collaboration with supply chain partners, and effective operational execution.