No injuries after 15 train cars derail near Edson on Monday: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Wednesday it is “assessing the occurrence” after a train derailed near Edson, Alta., earlier this week. Continue reading
Train Derailment
Transportation Safety Board issues 2 safety advisories after Field train derailment
The TSB said it has advised Transport Canada to review the efficacy of air brake system inspection and maintenance procedures for grain hopper cars used in unit train operations. Continue reading
Investigation into train derailment near Moncton continues, broken railway pieces sent for testing
There is no word on when the TSB’s crash investigation will be complete. Continue reading
Repairs continue after 2 cars derail on Via Rail train near Moncton
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
A spokesperson for Via Rail says the damaged tracks are being repaired and the train itself was being brought back to Moncton on Friday for repairs and inspection. Continue reading
2 cars derail on Via Rail train northwest of Moncton
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
There were no reported injuries among the 94 passengers and 15 crew members. Continue reading
Total amount of oil spilled in St. Lazare train crash reduced: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board says the amount of oil spilled after a train derailment in St. Lazare is not as much as first reported. Continue reading
CP Rail train derails in southeast Calgary, likely due to ‘human error’
Police have closed the right northbound lane on Ogden Road as emergency crews continue to respond to the incident. Continue reading
CP Rail to appeal hand brake rule implemented after fatal derailment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The regulation was announced on Feb. 8, after a 112-car CP Rail train derailed near Field, B.C., killing three people. Continue reading
Train derailment site in Banff National Park could attract hungry grizzlies: Parks Canada
Grizzlies are emerging from hibernation, and could be attracted to spilled grain from the train. Continue reading
One million litres of crude oil spilled at St. Lazare, says TSB
Investigators say at least one million litres of crude oil was released when a train derailed last month on a ranch in western Manitoba. Continue reading