Revenues (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of revenue

In millions	Year ended December 31,	2024		2023		2022
Freight revenues
Petroleum and chemicals		$	3,414	$	3,195	$	3,229
Metals and minerals		2,048		2,048		1,911
Forest products		1,931		1,943		2,006
Coal		929		1,017		937
Grain and fertilizers		3,422		3,265		2,783
Intermodal		3,757		3,823		4,906
Automotive		894		945		797
Total freight revenues		16,395		16,236		16,569
Other revenues		651		592		538
Total revenues (1) (2)		$	17,046	$	16,828	$	17,107

(1)As at December 31, 2024, the Company had remaining performance obligations related to freight in-transit, for which revenues of $102 million (2023 - $88 million) are expected to be recognized in the next period.

(2)See Note 23 – Segmented information for the disaggregation of revenues by geographic area.

Schedule of contract liabilities

Contract liabilities

In millions	2024		2023
Beginning of year	$	95	$	28
Revenue recognized included in the beginning balance	(15)		(12)
Increase due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized	111		79
End of year	$	191	$	95
Current portion - end of year	$	5	$	13