Rail transportation
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Rail transportation safety investigation report
A unique combination of six non-condemnable factors led to July 2017 “wheel-climb” derailment in Strathroy, Ontario
Undesired release of air brakes led to 2017 uncontrolled movement of rail cars north of Sept-Îles, Quebec
Thermite weld failure resulting from persistent track conditions led to August 2017 derailment near Dominion City, Manitoba
Reassessment of the response to TSB recommendation R18-01
Crossing safety for persons using assistive devices
Background
On 27 July 2016, at approximately 0143 Atlantic Daylight Time, while travelling westward on the Springhill Subdivision, Canadian National Railway Company freight train Q-12111-26 struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair at the Robinson Street public crossing (Mile 124.43) in Moncton, New Brunswick. The crossing was equipped with flashing lights, bell, and gates. The pedestrian was fatally injured.