CN Invests $510M in Alberta to Bolster Rail Infrastructure and Drive Sustainable Growth

Key Highlights:

• CN to invest $510 million in Alberta as part of its 2025 capital plan
• Projects include intermodal expansion in Edmonton and mainline capacity upgrades between Edson and Hinton
• Builds on 2024’s $357 million investment in the province
• Enhances supply chain efficiency from Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert to North America

Canadian National Railway (TSX: CNR | NYSE: CNI) is reinforcing its commitment to critical Canadian infrastructure, announcing a substantial $510 million capital investment in Alberta as part of its 2025 growth and maintenance strategy.

The investment, revealed on May 21, is aimed at upgrading track infrastructure, expanding intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and strengthening CN’s mainline corridor between Edson and Hinton. The effort is expected to improve network resiliency, safety, and long-term capacity—enabling smoother and faster movement of goods across key trade routes connecting the West Coast to North American markets.

Tracy Robinson, President and CEO of CN, emphasized that the investment is about future-proofing the supply chain: “Our continued infrastructure investment in Alberta will help strengthen the resiliency and efficiency of our network. Our focus remains on providing exceptional service to our customers and supporting strong economic growth across the communities we serve.”

This year’s commitment builds on CN’s $357 million Alberta investment in 2024, which included over $35 million to expand the Edson Subdivision between Pedley and Galloway—a crucial stretch between Jasper and Edmonton. That ongoing project aims to boost rail volume capacity flowing from Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert, two strategic gateways for Canadian exports.

Local leaders also welcomed the announcement. Mayor Adam Gamble of Parkland County praised CN’s intermodal infrastructure for supporting over 400 businesses in the Acheson Industrial Area, enhancing logistics and reducing operational costs: “Our longstanding relationship with CN helps our industries compete globally.”

CN employs over 3,400 people in Alberta, operates 2,505 route miles, and contributed $968 million in local spending last year. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and competitive, CN’s proactive investment underscores its role as a central pillar of Canadian trade logistics.

The initiative is part of a broader corporate strategy to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation, reinforcing CN’s century-old legacy as a vital economic artery linking Canada’s coasts with the U.S. heartland.