CN Ships First Grain Unit Train from Expanded Total Grain Marketing Facility in Illinois

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire CN Ships First Grain Unit Train from Expanded Total Grain Marketing Facility in IllinoisAuthor of the article:CN Ships First Grain Unit Train from Expanded Total Grain Marketing Facility in Illinois GNWMONTREAL, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Total Grain Marketing (TGM) announced that on September 16th, 2026, CN shipped the first unit train from TGM’s recently expanded grain elevator at Lis, Illinois. The project includes a new 115-car loop track that replaces the existing 25-car footprint, along with expanded receiving, storage, and shipping capacity.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe expansion at Lis includes the construction of 3.1 million bushels of grain storage capacity along with three truck dump pits that allow the facility to receive up to 85,000 bushels of grain per hour. New shipping capacity will allow unit trains to be loaded in as little as eight hours.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Lis represents the biggest project in the history of TGM. We appreciate the partnership and engagement with CN every step of the way through this project.” – Ken Meinhart, Grain Division Manager, Total Grain Marketing“The operational efficiencies that this project will generate for TGM, its customers, and CN will make a real difference to the end-to-end grain supply chain in CN’s Southern Region.” – Nicole James, Vice-President Transportation Southern Region, CN“We are proud to be working so closely with TGM in making this project a reality. We look forward to working with our long-term partner to create value for both TGM and its customers.” – Sandra Ellis, Vice-President, Bulk, Industrial and Business Development, CNCN continues to work closely with customers and supply chain partners to bring new projects online, supporting long-term economic growth while strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of North American supply chains.About CNCN 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.About TGM:Total Grain Marketing (TGM) is a full-service grain company dedicated to providing comprehensive grain marketing solutions to meet the needs of both producers and consumers. Established in 2006 as a joint venture between South Central FS, GROWMARK, Inc., and Wabash Valley Service Company, TGM operates 25 elevators across Illinois and Indiana.MediaInvestment CommunityAshley MichnowskiJamie LockwoodSenior Manager Vice-PresidentMedia RelationsInvestor Relations and Special Projects(438) 596-4329(514) 399-0052media@cn.cainvestor.relations@cn.caPhotos accompanying this announcement are available atThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.