Rail transportation

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Rail transportation safety investigation report

Broken rail and emergency response highlighted in 2014 CN train derailment near Clair, Saskatchewan

Incomplete communication led to risk of collision between a VIA Rail train and equipment at a CN work site in Whitby, Ontario…

A combination of track conditions and rail wear contributed to April 2015 derailment near Saint-Basile, New Brunswick

TSB calls for implementation of voice and video recorders on locomotives in Canada

Broken rail led to January 2015 train derailment and propane release near Nipigon, Ontario

Lack of familiarity with territory and misinterpreted communication led to CP Railway train exceeding its limits of authority…

Seized axle and crew fatigue led to November 2014 CN train derailment near Kwinitsa, British Columbia

Broken rail due to undetected defect led to November 2014 train derailment near Pearce, Alberta

Train marshalling contributed to January 2015 Canadian Pacific Railway derailment near Stoney Creek, British Columbia

Damage to a crossover switch led to the August 2015 freight train derailment in Farnham Yard, Quebec