CN's U.S. rail subsidiaries and Amtrak have reached agreements that strengthen their partnership and support safe, reliable passenger and freight service on CN's U.S. rail network. The parties signed a new eight-year operating agreement governing Amtrak service on CN-owned rail lines, resolving a more than decade-long proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board concerning terms and conditions for Amtrak services such as the City of New Orleans, Illini/Saluki, and Wolverine. The agreement establishes a revised performance payment system more closely aligned with the Federal Railroad Administration's on-time performance standard, regular reviews of Amtrak's schedules, and processes to address operational issues and resolve disputes. In addition, the parties will work together on a process for Amtrak to equip its trains operating on CN's network with Onboard Shunt Enhancers, a technology that improves how trains are detected as they approach rail grade crossings and helps ensure crossing warning systems activate when they should. Installation of the OSEs is supported through FRA funding and builds on more than a decade of research and testing led by CN, Amtrak and the FRA.
Canadian National Railway CompanyCN's U.S. rail subsidiaries signed an eight-year operating agreement with Amtrak, resolving a decade-long STB proceeding over Amtrak service terms on CN-owned lines.
