Transport Canada appoints observer to oversee train derailment investigation near Montreal
Forty-nine railcars derailed on the edge of a residential neighborhood in Repentigny, Quebec, but no hazardous materials spilled and no one was injured.
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Transport Canada has appointed an observer to help oversee the investigation into a train derailment that occurred last weekend on the edge of a residential neighborhood in Repentigny, Quebec, northeast of Montreal.
Fifty-nine railcars went off the tracks. Although no hazardous materials were spilled and no one was injured, the incident raised concerns about rail safety near homes.
Transport Canada says rail safety inspectors are monitoring CN Rail's response, including ensuring that safety regulations and speed limits are respected. Trains currently operate in the area at a temporary speed limit of approximately 15 km/h, well below the regulated speed limit of 80 km/h.
CN Rail completely rebuilt the track and track bed before rail traffic resumed overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. Additional repairs are also planned.
