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Investigation report: Main-track train derailment near Elie, Manitoba

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Figure 1. Recovered R2/L2 wheel set of car NKLX 200817 (Source: TSB)

Investigation report: Main-track train derailment near Elie, Manitoba

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Deployment

TSB deployed a team of investigators following a small aircraft accident to Dugald, Manitoba

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Deployment

TSB is deploying a team of investigators following a small aircraft accident at the Deer Lake Regional Airport, Newfoundland and…

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