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Freight operator · est. 1919

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.

Skyward Bookings is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting as an agent of Canadian National Railway. All names and marks are used descriptively for identification purposes only.

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