Canadian National Railway
20,000 route miles · Canada + US Midwest
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About Canadian National Railway
The only railroad spanning three coasts — Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico — and host for portions of the City of New Orleans and Illini/Saluki corridor.
Key facts
- Hosts the City of New Orleans on the former Illinois Central
- Connects Halifax, Vancouver and New Orleans
- Major partner in Chicago-area rail capacity projects
- Operates in eight US states and all Canadian provinces served by rail
Why a freight railroad appears on a travel site
Canadian National Railway does not carry passengers, but it owns and dispatches track that passenger trains run on. When a long-distance service loses time, it is frequently because it is waiting for a freight movement on a host railroad's line. Understanding who hosts which route helps set realistic expectations about punctuality.
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