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Train derailment ties up traffic in Transcona

Train derails in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood – Nov 14, 2016

WINNIPEG — A train hauling what appears to be grain has jumped the tracks in Transcona.

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Global’s SkyView1 helicopter spotted the derailment Monday afternoon along the CN line crossing the Perimeter as well as Ravenhurst Road.

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At least four railcars were tipped on to their sides with grain spilled nearby just west of Ravenhurst.

While crews on scene investigated, traffic was brought to a halt.

It appears part of the train blocking the roadways have since been moved, however the derailed cars still need to be cleaned up.

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