Railways face calls for better communication with communities
Saugstad and Langstad of the Peace River Regional District urged Transport Canada to review the Railway Safety Act after CN Rail reportedly denied emergency access during a derailment near Pine River watershed. They warned growing train lengths and slower speeds strain tracks and jeopardize drinking water safety, demanding better incident notification to municipalities and responders.
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Train derailments prompt review of BC Rail operations
At a Prince George meeting residents discussed potential shutting of the Peace corridor and fencing rights after CN Rail took over BC Rail. Concerns included private land fencing, culvert drainage, trains blocking the highway in Chetwynd, and lights at uncontrolled crossings. The federal review, due in the fall, follows an uptick in derailments since 2002.
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