A train blocking streets in Regina has been a problem for decades, especially in places like Ring Road, where there isn’t an overpass or underpass to keep traffic moving. Last Friday a Canadian National Train leaving the city had what the rail company calls an “operational stop”. The long train blocked major roads like Albert […]
Last week has been officially proclaimed Rail Safety week in Saskatchewan. The ministry of Highways is reminding everyone to stay safe around trains and ‘Stop Track Tragedies.’ Highways minister Fred Bradshaw says rail transportation is vital in Saskatchewan. He says railways make up a significant portion of the transportation network and are essential to the […]
The federal government is rolling out new measures to bolster rail safety following an investigation into a fatal 2017 incident at a Saskatchewan railway yard. Under an order from Transport Minister Marc Garneau, railway companies must adopt updated practices for employees who conduct switching duties — taking railcars from one track to another — that […]
CN Rail is launching a campaign to raise awareness about Rail Safety. The deputy chief of police for CN Rail, Shawn Will, says there have been four serious crashes this year in Saskatchewan at CN Rail intersections. “Well for most people, they probably don’t realize it happens a lot more than we’d like it to […]
Track maintenance could be the culprit when it comes to a pair of train derailments near the town of Guernsey in a three month stretch late last year and early this. The Transportation Safety Board has written a letter to Transport Canada regarding rail safety. It says in both cases the suspected causes appears to […]
