Transport Canada Appoints Observer After Train Derailment Northeast of Montreal
Inspectors are monitoring CN Rail’s response after 49 railcars derailed near homes and trains resumed under a temporary 15 km/h speed limit.
- Following the derailment last weekend in Repentigny, Que., Transport Canada appointed an observer to oversee the investigation into the incident.
- Forty-Nine railcars went off the tracks near a residential neighborhood in Repentigny, though no hazardous materials were spilled and no injuries were reported.
- Trains are currently operating in the area at a temporary speed limit of approximately 15 km/h, well below the regulated 80 km/h limit.
- Transport Canada safety inspectors are monitoring the response by Rail to ensure all safety regulations and necessary measures are fully respected.
- Crews completely rebuilt the track and track bed before rail traffic resumed overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, with additional repairs planned.
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Transport Canada appoints minister's observer after train derailment in Repentigny, Que.
Transport Canada has appointed a minister's observer to help support a Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into a train derailment northeast of Montreal last weekend. Transport Canada rail inspectors are monitoring to ensure safety measures are adequate.
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Transport Canada appoints observer after train derailment northeast of Montreal
MONTRÉAL - Transport Canada has appointed an observer to help oversee the investigation into a train derailment northeast of Montreal last weekend.
A ministerial observer was appointed to support the Transportation Safety Board's investigation following the derailment of a train in Repentigny.
The department ensured that it was following closely the action taken as a result of the train derailment.
A ministerial observer was appointed Friday by Transport Canada to support the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's investigation following the derailment of a train in Repentigny.
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