On , a Canadian National (CN) loaded unit grain train, proceeding westward at about 41 mph on the Vegreville Subdivision, experienced an emergency brake application, leading to the derailment of 18 cars near Chipman, Alberta. No dangerous goods were involved, and no injuries or fire were reported.
On , Central Maine & Quebec (CMQ) train 630 was proceeding westward at 16 mph when six cars derailed at mile 104 on the Sherbrooke Subdivision, near West Bolton, Quebec. The six cars that derailed included three boxcars loaded with paper, and three centre beam flat cars loaded with lumber. No injuries were reported, and no dangerous goods were involved.
On , a Canadian Pacific Railway train proceeding eastbound struck the tail end of a Kenora Transit bus that was foul of the public crossing at Mile 3.15 of the Keewatin Subdivision. No derailment was reported. No injuries were reported. The bus sustained heavy damage.
On 7 January 2020, a Canadian National train derailed at Mile 70 of the Bulkley Subdivision while travelling westward at 35 mph. Initial examination revealed 33 cars loaded with wood products derailed in an accordion fashion. No injuries reported and no dangerous goods were involved.
Although this transit company falls under provincial jurisdiction, the TSB conducted the investigation at the request of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to change as the TSB continues its investigation.
