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Rail transportation safety investigation report

Rail transportation safety investigation R23Q0022

The occurrence

On 22 February 2023, at approximately 2133 Eastern Standard Time, the empty Tacora Resources Inc. ore train W039, operated by Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, was travelling northward on Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway’s Wacouna Subdivision when it passed a Stop signal without authority at Mile 128.3 at Mai Station, Quebec. There was no collision or derailment, and there were no injuries.

Rail transportation safety investigation R23E0079

The occurrence

On , a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) freight train was travelling westward on the Wainwright Subdivision when it passed a stop signal and sideswiped a westbound CN freight train that was departing the yard west of Wainwright, Alberta. As a result, two locomotives and three loaded intermodal cars on the first train derailed, while six loaded hopper cars on the second train derailed.

Rail transportation safety investigation R23H0006

The occurrence

On 13 April 2023 at about 1451 Eastern Daylight Time, Canadian National Railway Company mixed freight train M 37231-13 was proceeding eastward on the south track of the Kingston Subdivision at about 43.2 mph when it passed signal 694S displaying a Stop indication at Wesco (Mile 69.4). At the same time, VIA Rail Canada Inc. passenger train P 06721-13 was travelling at approximately 45 mph westward on the south track of the Kingston Subdivision, approaching Wesco, where it was lined to cross over to the north track. Both trains stopped about 1100 feet apart.

Rail transportation safety investigation R24C0012

The occurrence

On , a Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPKC) mixed freight train travelling from Montreal, Quebec to Edmonton, Alberta, was proceeding west on the Brooks Subdivision when 18 intermodal flat cars (41 platforms ) carrying various goods, including dangerous goods, derailed near Brooks, Alberta. The second locomotive was also damaged as a result of the derailment.

Rail transportation safety investigation R24C0014

The occurrence

On 11 February 2024, a Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPKC) remotely controlled switching assignment was pushing 63 cars westward on a track in Kipp Yard when the lead car of the movement struck a cut of 78 stationary cars.

As a result of the collision, a total of 11 cars derailed, including 7 cars containing dangerous goods. There were no leaks or injuries reported. The TSB is investigating.

Unplanned/uncontrolled movement of rail equipment

Unplanned/uncontrolled movements of rail equipment create high-risk situations that may have catastrophic consequences.

Following railway signal indications

Train crews do not consistently recognize and follow railway signals. This poses a risk of train collisions or...