Family of man killed in CTrain collision goes public with private pain
New details are being revealed about the man who died after being hit by a CTrain Wednesday. His family is going public to provide more context.
Canada
Feb 26
Man dies after crash involving CTrain and car in Calgary
A collision involving a CTrain and another vehicle shut down the eastbound lanes of a major thoroughfare in northeast Calgary on Wednesday morning.
Traffic
Feb 21
Mount Forest woman facing DUI charge after vehicle collides with ION train in Kitchener
A woman from Mount Forest, Ont., has been charged after a vehicle struck an ION LRT train in Kitchener over the weekend, according to Waterloo regional police.
Crime
Mar 11
Review continues; Calgary Transit reduces speeds at intersection after fatal collision with CTrain
The City of Calgary is conducting a safety review of the CTrain crossings at Memorial Drive and Deerfoot Trail to make it easier to navigate for drivers.
Canada
Mar 5
Woman, child sent to hospital after train and vehicle collision in Hamilton
Hamilton police say a vehicle and a train car came together on Wednesday afternoon sending two to hospital and forcing closures of nearby roadways to traffic.
Traffic
Feb 21
Man dead after train collides with vehicle in Stony Plain
Parkland RCMP said emergency crews were responding to a "serious collision" between a train and another vehicle on Monday afternoon.
Traffic
Feb 5
2 injured as train derails east of Revelstoke, B.C.
According to CPKC, several rail cars jumped the track near Revelstoke Friday after one train collided with the rear of another train that was stopped on the track.
Canada
Feb 17
Barrie GO service delayed after train and transport truck collide on tracks: police
A collision involving a transport truck and Go Train on the Barrie to Toronto route GO Train tracks has lead to service delays.
Traffic
Jan 23
No injuries after train smashes into motorhome in Langley, B.C.
Langley RCMP said the driver and the vehicle's occupants were all able to exit the motorhome uninjured before the collision.
Canada
Mar 5
Edmonton police investigating after man ‘shoved’ into path of Valley Line LRT train
Edmonton police are investigating after a man in his 30s was reportedly pushed in front of the train and seriously injured Sunday night near Avonmore LRT Station.
Crime
Mar 11
2 teenagers struck and killed by train in Toronto
A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were struck and killed by a train in Toronto late Monday, though police won't say why it's believed they were on the tracks.
Canada
Mar 5
RCMP release photos of suspect in fatal Edmonton hit and run involving U-Haul
RCMP have released better photos of the suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision while fleeing police on Saturday night that took the life of woman and seriously injured a man.
Crime
Feb 27
Simulated emergency to take place Friday at Mill Woods stop on Valley Line
The City of Edmonton will conduct a simulated emergency on the Valley Line southeast at the Mill Woods stop on Friday morning.
Traffic
Feb 21
Union raises safety concerns following 3 B.C. derailments in under 2 months
Railway safety was launched into the public spotlight in Canada after the July 2013 Lac-Mégantic disaster, which killed 47 people and forced the evacuation of about 100 others.
Canada
Feb 21
Diesel spill cleanup underway after train derailment near Revelstoke, B.C.
According to CPKC, one of its trains struck a stationary train on the tracks Friday night causing locomotives and grain cars to derail. Cleanup continued through the long weekend.
Environment
Feb 19
Woman, 71, dies after being struck by transit bus in Saint John
The City of Saint John issued a 'message of condolence' on Wednesday after a pedestrian was struck by a transit bus in the city's north end on Tuesday evening.
Canada
Feb 14
Alberta spending $1.9B on roads, highway upgrades in 2024
The transportation minister said the work is part of a three-year, $8.1-billion capital plan and hopes the amount inspires confidence amongst the construction industry.
Politics
Mar 22
Train strikes and kills pedestrian in New Westminster, B.C.
New Westminster police said the collision occurred near the intersection of Spruce Street and Brunette Avenue around 3:30 p.m. on Monday
Traffic
Feb 5
CN Rail workers union warns of strike over safety issues
The union representing 9,300 workers at Canada's two biggest railways says public safety is at stake after contract negotiations ground to a halt this month.
Canada
Feb 19
Pedestrians struck by train in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police were called to the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a train early Saturday morning.
Canada
Dec 23, 2023