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CN may shut north N.B. line

Canadian National Railway says it plans to close a 224 kilometre-long section of rail line between Moncton and northern New Brunswick unless new business can be found.

Canadian National Railway says it plans to close a 224 kilometre-long section of rail line between Moncton and northern New Brunswick unless new business can be found. The company and the province have agreed to work together to try to increase freight volumes on the line. CN says $50 million also needs to be spent on the line. CN says it will ensure passenger rail between Montreal and Moncton can be maintained. It stretches between Irvco and Catamount.