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Canadian National Railway Co. Layoffs 2025 — 400 Jobs Cut in National, Canada

400
employees affected
Media Report

Canadian National Railway Co. laid off approximately 400 managers across rail offices in Canada and the United States due to declining freight volumes related to the U.S. trade war. Key cargo segments including ores and metals (down 10%), automobiles (down 6%), and forest products (down 7.5%) have experienced steep declines in carloads.

Key Facts

Announced Date
October 30, 2025
Province
National
Industry
Transportation
Laid Off
400
Company Type
public
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Canadian National Railway Co.

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Raw Data (4 source articles)

CN Rail lays off 400 managers as freight volumes tied to U.S. trade war fall

The Globe and Mail·Oct 30, 2025

CN cuts spending, lays off workers as tariffs curtail shipping to U.S.

The Globe and Mail·Oct 31, 2025

Railroad operator Canadian National lays off 400 managers, Globe and Mail reports

Reuters·Oct 30, 2025

Rail News - CN posts 'strong' Q3 results; lays off 400 managers, report says. For Railroad Career Professionals

Progressive Railroading·Oct 31, 2025