Train Disaster
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Ten years after Megantic, experts say stricter rules, tougher enforcement neededA slew of investigations, court cases, reports and regulatory changes followed over the succeeding decade, but the volume of dangerous goods transported on the tracks rose too.CanadaJul 3, 2023
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Quebec town votes against Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project as expropriations loomThe neighbouring municipality of Frontenac confirmed that 92.5 per cent of eligible residents opposed the project in a referendum held Sunday.CanadaFeb 20, 2023
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Quebec to move ahead with plan to redistribute $39M to Lac-Mégantic victimsIn June, the Quebec Superior Court ruled that the government could redistribute as it saw fit the money it received in connection with bankruptcy proceedings involving the railway.CanadaOct 1, 2021
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Lac-Mégantic residents, businesses seek to sue CP Rail over rail disasterA group of 49 people and businesses are seeking authorization to sue for economic and moral damages worth upwards of $5 million relating to the Lac-Mégantic rail tragedy in 2013.CanadaJun 7, 2018
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Mock train disaster at NB school emphasizes safety around railway crossingsThe mock disaster involved students involved in a train/car collision. One fictitiously died.CanadaApr 27, 2016
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Lac-Megantic settlement is just a fraction of what’s needed, town saysThe funds earmarked for those affected by the Lac-Megantic train disaster represent just a fraction of what's needed, a town official says.CanadaJan 12, 2015
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3 people, rail company face charges in Lac-Megantic railway disasterThree employees of the railway company involved in the Lac-Megantic disaster that killed 47 people are due to appear in court to face criminal negligence charges.CanadaMay 13, 2014
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