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CN Rail says safety is top priority as service resumes after Quebec train derailment
CN said no one was injured and no dangerous materials spilled as crews rebuilt the track and service resumed overnight.
CN Rail prioritized safety as train service resumed after a derailment near Montreal involving 49 rail cars, with no injuries or dangerous material spills.
CN Rail completed rebuilding about 750 metres of track and installed new ballast before resuming service, with trains running at reduced speeds during further repairs.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and CN Rail are investigating the derailment, considering possible causes such as weather and mechanical factors without confirming a cause.
Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour requested a meeting with CN Rail to negotiate train speed limits and hold public consultations to address residents' safety concerns.