CN has announced plans to invest roughly $445 million across B.C. this year.
These investments include projects that will add tracks in yards to handle growing traffic, rail siding and continued investments into the Ports. The maintenance program will focus on the replacement of rail and ties, as well as other infrastructure.
James Thompson, Vice-President of the Western Region of CN says, “Safety is a core value at CN and by investing in the maintenance and expansion of tracks and capacity, we are providing customers with a safe and reliable solution at a time when fluid supply chains are more critical than ever.”
The companies investments will also create greater capacity. The line between Edmonton and Prince Rupert will also receive new siding as demand on the line grows.
The maintenance program will highlight the replacement of 100 miles of rail, installation of over 209,000 new rail road ties, 46,000 concrete ties and 22 road crossing surfaces.
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