{"id":960871,"date":"2026-05-11T15:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cn-expands-certified-rail-ready-site-program-with-new-industrial-development-opportunities\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:35:13","slug":"cn-expands-certified-rail-ready-site-program-with-new-industrial-development-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cn-expands-certified-rail-ready-site-program-with-new-industrial-development-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"CN Expands Certified Rail-Ready Site Program with New Industrial Development Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MONTREAL, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that it will be adding five new industrial development sites to its\u00a0Certified Rail-Ready Sites<\/a> program, and re-certifying six of its existing U.S sites across the Company\u2019s network.<\/p>\n

These eleven sites will be certified through CN\u2019s new partnership with the Site Selectors Guild\u2019s REDI Sites program, an industry-recognized certification framework designed to bring greater rigor, consistency, and credibility to industrial site readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndustrial development decisions require speed, certainty, and long-term infrastructure confidence. CN\u2019s 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.\u201d <\/p>\n

– Janet Drysdale, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, CN<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s environment, readiness is a competitive advantage. CN is leaning into that by advancing sites through the REDI Sites designation process, bringing greater rigor, consistency, and credibility to how its portfolio is positioned. Companies want clear information and fewer surprises, and REDI\u2019s independent review helps deliver that confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Didi Caldwell, President & CEO, Global Location Strategies and REDI Sites Board Chair.<\/p>\n

CN\u2019s Certified Rail-Ready Sites program identifies and pre-qualifies strategic industrial locations with direct access to CN\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The five new sites submitted for certification include:<\/p>\n