Ms. Janet Drysdale reports

CN EXPANDS CERTIFIED RAIL-READY SITE PROGRAM WITH NEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Canadian National Railway Company will add five new industrial development sites to its certified rail-ready sites program and recertify six of its existing U.S. sites across the company's network.

These 11 sites will be certified through CN's new partnership with the Site Selectors Guild's REDI sites program, an industry-recognized certification framework designed to bring greater rigour, consistency and credibility to industrial site readiness.

"Industrial development decisions require speed, certainty and long-term infrastructure confidence. CN's certified rail-ready sites program helps businesses move more quickly from site selection to operations by identifying strategic, rail-served locations that are ready for investment and connected to markets across North America," said Janet Drysdale, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, CN.

"In today's environment, readiness is a competitive advantage. CN is leaning into that by advancing sites through the REDI sites designation process, bringing greater rigour, consistency and credibility to how its portfolio is positioned. Companies want clear information and fewer surprises, and REDI's independent review helps deliver that confidence," said Didi Caldwell, president and chief executive officer, and global location strategies and REDI sites board chair.

CN's certified rail-ready sites program identifies and prequalifies strategic industrial locations with direct access to CN's network. Sites are evaluated based on key criteria, including zoning, environmental considerations, utility availability and transportation infrastructure, helping reduce development risk and accelerate project timelines for businesses and investors. CN also works with qualified consulting and engineering firms to support the certification process and strengthen site marketing efforts.

The five new sites submitted for certification include:

• Michigan AMD, Genesee county, Michigan -- 1,400 acres;
• Buick City -- Racer Trust, Burton, Mich. -- 55 acres;
• Carbondale site, Jackson county, Illinois -- 100 acres;
• Leatherman site, DeSoto county, Mississippi -- 190 acres;
• Willow Glen site, Iberville parish, La. -- 500 acres.

The six rail-served sites that will be recertified include:

• Enterprise Park at Fulton, Fulton, Ky. -- 53 acres;
• Helena industrial complex, Jackson county, Mississippi -- 46 acres;
• Mattoon Prairie industrial park, Coles county, Illinois -- 420 acres;
• MEC Smart Park, Cassopolis, Mich. -- 70 acres;
• NW TN regional, Obion county, Tennessee -- 296 acres;
• Rialto industrial park, Covington, Tenn. -- 146 acres.

CN's certified rail-ready sites are strategically located across key industrial regions in Canada and the United States, and are supported by CN's broader network of transload and distribution facilities, helping connect businesses to markets across North America.

About Canadian National Railway Company

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.