Rail transportation

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Rail transportation safety investigation report

2016 train collision near Carvel, Alberta, highlights TSB’s calls for physical defences to ensure railway signals are followed

Gaps in flagging procedures led to 2016 crossing collision near Saint-Norbert, Quebec

Worn coupler component led to July 2015 runaway, collision and derailment at CN MacMillan Yard in Toronto, Ontario

Breakdown of several safety defences led to March 2016 collision between CP freight train and hi-rail vehicle near Chapleau…

TSB recommends the use of leading indicators to help better focus track inspections following 2015 derailment near Gogama…

Missed stop signal leads to August 2016 collision and derailment between two Canadian Pacific Railway trains in Toronto, Ontario

Complexity of the railway crossing and driver distraction led to 2015 fatal railway crossing accident in Langley, British…

Misaligned switch led to August 2016 derailment of a CN train in Acton Vale, Quebec

Inadequate train handling and employee fatigue led to 2016 Alyth Yard derailment in Calgary, Alberta

Improperly lined switch led to December 2015 derailment near Edmonton, Alberta