CN Annual Vegetation Management Program
CN remains committed to running its railway sustainably, as well as building a level of trust
and collaboration with the communities in which they operate.
To that end, CN is reaching out to advise Brock residents of their vegetation control activities in the Brock Township area between April and October 2023. A regularly updated schedule is available at:
CN.ca/vegetation
If not managed properly, trees, brush or other vegetation can severely compromise rail and public safety. Vegetation can impede the view motorists have of oncoming trains and increase the risk of crossing accidents. Unwanted vegetation can damage the integrity of the railbed, interfere with signals and switches, contribute to track side fires, compromise employee and citizens safety, reduce visibility for train crews at road crossings/train control signals and track side warning devices, to name a few of the potential risks.
CN’s annual vegetation control program is designed to mitigate these risks by managing brush, weeds, and other undesirable vegetation. This program is critical to ensure safe operations and contributes to the overall safety of your community.
CN manages vegetation using both chemical and mechanical methods. CN is sensitive to concerns the community may have regarding chemical vegetation control and they would like to assure residents that at CN, they strive to safeguard our neighbouring communities and the environment.
Frequently Asked Questions can be found here