Report a rail transportation occurrence

A "railway occurrence" must be reported where

1. a person is killed or sustains a serious injury as a result of
   1. getting on or off or being on board the rolling stock, or
   2. coming into contact with any part of the rolling stock or its contents;
2. the rolling stock or its contents
   1. are involved in a collision or derailment,
   2. sustain damage that affects the safe operation of the rolling stock,
   3. cause or sustain a fire or explosion, or
   4. cause damage to the railway that poses a threat to the safe passage of rolling stock or to the safety of any person, property or the environment;
3. a risk of collision occurs between rolling stock;
4. an unprotected main track switch or subdivision track switch is left in an abnormal position;
5. a railway signal displays a less restrictive indication than that requred for the intended movement of rolling stock;
6. rolling stock occupies a main track or subdivision track, or track work takes place, in contravention of the Rules or any regulations made under the Railway Safety Act;
7. rolling stock passes a signal indicating stop in contravention of the Rules or any regulations made under the Railway Safety Act;
8. there is an unplanned and uncontrolled movement of rolling stock;
9. a crew member whose duties are directly related to the safe operation of the rolling stock is unable to perform their duties as a result of a physical incapacitation which poses a threat to the safety of persons, property or the environment; or
10. there is an accidental release on board or from a rolling stock consisting of a quantity of dangerous goods or an emission of radiation that is greater than the quantity or emission level specified in Part 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Source: Transportation Safety Board Regulations Section 5(1)

If you wish to report—in complete confidence—another kind of act or condition in the Canadian transportation system that is potentially unsafe, use SECURITAS.

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Public communications

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The transmission of this information is not secure so sensitive personal information, such as your Social Insurance Number, should not be included in your message.

If after reading this statement, you prefer not to submit your inquiry via the Internet, you may use one of the following methods:

Telephone (toll-free in Canada):

1-800-387-3557

Telephone (outside Canada):

819-994-3741

Mail:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th floor
Gatineau QC K1A 1K8

Privacy Inquiry

Any questions, comments, concerns or complaints regarding the administration of the Privacy Act and privacy policies may be directed to the departmental Privacy Coordinator by:

Email:

atip.aiprp@bst-tsb.gc.ca

Telephone:

819-994-8003

Mail:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Place du Centre, 4th floor
Gatineau QC K1A 1K8

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner by e-mail at info@priv.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-800-282-1376.