MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today launched its annual Rail Safety Week campaign to raise awareness about the risks of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks and property.
From September 21-27, CN Police Services and CN employees will be engaging with communities across North America to mark Rail Safety Week and reinforce a simple but critical message: safety around railway tracks and crossings is a shared responsibility. Together they will work to raise awareness about the dangers of trespassing on railway property and ignoring signals at crossings. These unsafe behaviors can have devastating consequences, but they are also preventable when we all do our part.
“Every crossing and every set of tracks deserves your full attention. The vast majority of rail incidents are preventable, that’s why every safe choice we make around trains and tracks can save lives. Rail safety is a shared responsibility, and together we can protect our families, friends and communities.”
– Shawn Will, Chief of Police and Chief Security Officer, CN
The statistics are striking: North America sees over 2,000 crossing accidents and 1,000 trespassing incidents annually. In Canada alone, 2025 recorded 252 such incidents, resulting in 69 fatalities and 60 serious injuries. These numbers underscore the critical need for continued education and awareness.
Rail Safety is a Shared Responsibility
CN is committed to doing its part to keep its network and the communities it travels through safe. That means investing in safe railway operations, working closely with communities and first responders, and supporting education and enforcement efforts that help reduce unsafe behaviour around tracks and crossings.
But rail safety extends beyond the railway. Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and community partners all have a role to play. Staying off railway tracks and property, obeying crossing signals and never attempting to beat a train are simple choices that can save lives.
For more than two decades, CN has worked with communities to champion rail safety. In 2025, more than 403 municipalities across North America formally recognized Rail Safety Week through resolutions and proclamations. This year, we are once again asking our community partners to help amplify this important message and encourage safe behaviour around railways.
About CN Police
Every year, CN Police Services respond to hundreds of incidents along CN’s network, which spans eight Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states. In addition to protecting CN property, CNPS officers deliver rail safety presentations to schools, trucking agencies, bus operators and community organizations. By rolling out strategic educational initiatives and conducting targeted operations, CNPS aims to promote safe behaviours and increase awareness of the need for rail safety. CNPS is committed to making CN the safest railroad in North America.
About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.
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| Contacts: |
| Media |
| Ashley Michnowski |
| Senior Manager |
| Media Relations |
| (438) 596-4329 |
| media@cn.ca |
