Railroad News

CN will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all its employees in Canada as of Nov. 1. 

CN's vaccination policy will apply to all employees and new hires in Canada, as well as to CN's wholly owned subsidiaries, according to a CN news release.

BNSF Railway Co. has made Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Women 2021.

The steps BNSF has taken to support its female talent are reflected in its standing on this year’s list, where it climbed 203 places to No. 6, according to an article on the Forbes website.

TCI Fund Management Ltd. has retained Kingsdale Advisors to act as strategic adviser and engage with CN's shareholders to achieve TCI's objectives of halting CN's pursuit of Kansas City Southern and upgrading its board.

One of CN's largest shareholders, TCI will pursue new board members who, among other things, will have a mandate to identify and appoint a new chief executive officer of CN, TCI officials said in a press release.