CN presents Safe Handling Awards to shippers

MONTREAL, May 1st, 2007 — CN today announced the winners of its Safe Handling Awards for 2006. These awards are among the most coveted and respected in the industry. In all, 93 companies received these awards.

Launched in 1992, this year marks the 15th consecutive year that CN's Safe Handling Awards are presented to customers that load cars with dangerous goods and meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products. The winners must meet established criteria, according to the total number of shipments of dangerous goods for all facilities.

“The Safe Handling Awards reward customers for handling dangerous goods carefully and judiciously, and for respecting high standards,” explained Jerry Boland, vice-president, Sales, Industrial Products. “Safety is of utmost importance for us, our customers, and the communities we live and work in. CN's Safe Handling Award winners not only strive to meet the day-to-day challenges of maintaining a safe operation, but place safety at the heart of how they do business. They deserve our recognition and appreciation.”

The Safe Handling Awards program is part of a series of initiatives aimed at making CN the safest railway in North America.

“The Responsible Care® program, an integral facet of the Safe Handling Awards, represents a long-term commitment by CN to consistently improve the safety of its operations. Responsible Care® principles are applied to all of CN's activities, while protecting the environment for the communities it serves,” said John Dalzell, vice-president, Risk Management.

“From an Operations perspective, the Safe Handling Awards demonstrate the dedication and cooperation between CN and its Dangerous Goods shippers on safe handling procedures,” adds Tom Thompson, assistant vice-president, Operations. “In order to ensure the effective and safe transportation of these goods, proper and secure loading, together in partnership we must consider complete and correct documentation, trustworthy equipment, track structure integrity and on-time pickup and delivery. The safe handling of these goods translates into success for all."