CN Honors 213 Rail Shippers with 2024 Safe Handling Award

CN has announced the winners of its 2024 Safe Handling Award, recognizing customers who meet rigorous safety standards in handling and transporting dangerous goods. This award aligns with CN's ambition to be the safest railway in North America. The 213 recipients have demonstrated the highest standards in safe handling practices, with the award being part of the Responsible Care Program.

Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced the winners of its 2024 Safe Handling Award, recognizing customers who have demonstrated exceptional safety standards in handling and transporting dangerous goods. The award aligns with CN's mission to be the safest railway in North America and is part of the Responsible Care Program.

The 213 recipients of the award have been commended for their commitment to safety and adherence to rigorous standards in safe handling practices. This recognition underscores CN's dedication to operational excellence and customer collaboration, especially in the face of economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainties [1].

The award ceremony, held on May 1, 2025, featured presentations by CN's senior executives, including Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer. Robinson highlighted the company's achievements in maintaining high safety standards while navigating a volatile macroeconomic environment. "Our team delivered a strong performance this quarter through tight cost control and disciplined adherence to our plan," Robinson stated [1].

The winners of the Safe Handling Award were selected based on their adherence to stringent safety protocols and their contributions to reducing the risk of accidents and incidents. This initiative is a testament to CN's ongoing efforts to enhance safety across its network and foster a culture of safety excellence among its partners and customers.

The announcement of the award winners comes on the heels of CN's Q1 2025 financial results, which showed a 4% increase in revenues and a 8% rise in diluted EPS, despite economic challenges [1]. The company plans to invest approximately C$3.4 billion in its capital program while targeting adjusted diluted EPS growth of 10%-15% for 2025 [1].

Despite the positive financial results, CN acknowledged heightened recessionary risks related to tariffs and trade tensions, which could negatively impact demand for freight transportation [1]. The company remains committed to operational excellence and customer collaboration, aiming to mitigate these risks and deliver for its customers and shareholders.

The Safe Handling Award winners will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to safety, and CN will continue to work with them to uphold and improve safety standards across the industry.

References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cn-reports-strong-q1-2025-financial-results-amid-challenging-environment