Rail transportation safety investigation R22V0238

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    Collision between a train and a track unit
    Canadian Pacific Railway Company
    Freight train 302-25 and hi-rail vehicle L15034
    Mile 116.7, Shuswap Subdivision
    Near Campbell Creek, British Columbia

    The occurrence

    On , a Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) freight train was proceeding east on the CP Shuswap Subdivision when at mile 116.7 it struck hi-rail track unit that was unoccupied. The hi-rail caught fire. There were no injuries. The TSB is investigating.


    Investigation information

    Map showing the location of the occurrence

    R22V0238

    Collision between a train and a track unit
    Canadian Pacific Railway Company
    Freight train 302-25 and hi-rail vehicle L15034
    Mile 116.7, Shuswap Subdivision
    Near Campbell Creek, British Columbia

    Investigator-in-charge

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    Photo of Darlene Roosenboom

    Darlene Roosenboom has been with the Railway/Pipeline Investigations Branch of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) since 2004. Currently Specialist/Senior Investigator, Operations, she has provided oversight on a number of investigations, and is also a trusted agent of TSB’s confidential reporting system, SECURITAS. Before joining the TSB, Ms. Roosenboom worked for Canadian National Railway Company (CN) for 15 years, predominantly as rail traffic controller; she also held management positions in the work program office, and was a crew coordinator. Ms. Roosenboom obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, majoring in Sociology.


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    Class of investigation

    This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.

    TSB investigation process

    There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation

    1. Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
    2. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
    3. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.

    For more information, see our Investigation process page.

    The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.