CN
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is a prominent transportation and logistics provider in North America, recognized as Canada's largest Class I freight railway. Based in Montreal, Quebec, CN operates a vast 20,000-mile (32,000 km) network that connects the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Canada and extends into the U.S. Midwest and South. Founded in 1919 and privatized in 1995, CN specializes in rail freight transportation, handling a variety of commodities such as petroleum, chemicals, grain, fertilizers, coal, metals, and forest products. The company also offers intermodal logistics for containerized freight, supporting cross-border and international trade. Additionally, CN provides non-rail services, including port operations, transloading, freight forwarding, and automotive logistics. With a workforce of over 24,000 employees, CN plays a vital role in supporting industries like agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and retail across North America.
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How many employees does CN have?
CN has about 25,000 employees (as of Nov 2025).
What is CN's revenue per employee?
CN makes about $927K in revenue per employee, based on $23.17B annual revenue and 25,000 employees.
How much does CN pay?
6figr has 4 salary profiles for CN in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CN salaries page. See CN salaries in the US
Is CN a public company?
Yes. CN is publicly traded under the ticker CNI on NYSE.
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