Following railway signal indications
Train crews do not consistently recognize and follow railway signals. This poses a risk of train collisions or...
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Rail transportation safety
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB) Watchlist identifies the key safety issues that need to be addressed to make Canada’s transportation system even safer.
The issues on this list are supported by a combination of investigation reports, Board safety concerns and Board recommendations. All of them, however, require a concerted effort from the regulator and industry stakeholders.
Unplanned/uncontrolled movement of rail equipment
Unplanned and uncontrolled movements of rail equipment create high-risk situations that may have catastrophic...
Safety management
Some transportation operators in the air, marine, and rail sectors are not managing their safety risks effectively.
Fatigue management
Crews often work long and irregular schedules, which poses a significant risk.
Regulatory surveillance
Regulatory surveillance has not always proven effective at verifying whether operators are, or have become, compliant...