CN, Iowa Northern officially combine operations

CN and Iowa Northern Railway Co. on March 1 officially joined their operations, as previously authorized by the Surface Transportation Board in January. 

With the closing of acquisition, CN and Iowa Northern can begin integrating their two railroads to better serve customers, the Iowa economy and communities along the network, CN officials said in a press release.

“This additional investment in the United States underscores our dedication to delivering outstanding rail service while driving economic growth. CN customers and partners along this network will benefit from single-line service offering new options and access to new markets," said CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson.

The merging of Iowa Northern’s 175 route miles with CN’s nearly 20,000-mile rail network will offer single-line service to seamlessly connect grain, fertilizer, renewable fuels and industrial markets to CN’s North American network.

CN announced in December 2023 that it would acquire Iowa Northern, pending the STB's approval.