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JANSEN CN RAIL SPUR
CN constructing a new 47 km long rail spur connecting the BHP Jansen potash mine with CN’s Watrous Subdivision in Saskatchewan.

Project Information

On July 27, 2023, the Canadian Transportation Agency authorized CN to proceed with the
construction of the Jansen Rail Spur. Located approximately 140 km east of Saskatoon, this new track will connect the Joint Access Spur (JAS) north of the Village of Jansen to the CN Watrous Subdivision east of the Town of Nokomis, Saskatchewan. This 47 km long spur will facilitate the movement of potash from the BHP Jansen mine to international markets through a west coast port in British Columbia. The project will bring significant economic value to neighbouring communities.

Location

On July 27, 2023, the Canadian Transportation Agency authorized CN to proceed with the
construction of the Jansen Rail Spur. Located approximately 140 km east of Saskatoon, this new track will connect the Joint Access Spur (JAS) north of the Village of Jansen to the CN Watrous Subdivision east of the Town of Nokomis, Saskatchewan. This 47 km long spur will facilitate the movement of potash from the BHP Jansen mine to international markets through a west coast port in British Columbia. The project will bring significant economic value to neighbouring communities.

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Construction Updates

Caption

The new rail line is expected to be in service by September 2025 (Jansen Stage 1).

The project is planned in different stages (Utility Construction, Grading & Drainage, Mainline Connection South Track Construction, and Mainline Connection North) over a two-year timeline.

CN and all the project partners are committed to work collaboratively with communities throughout the construction project, and to provide regular updates on the project’s progress through Information Bulletins.