Rail transportation safety investigation R24C0020

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    Main-track train collision
    Canadian Pacific Railway Company, doing business as CPKC
    Freight trains 805-339 and 301-230
    Mile 116.8, Mountain Subdivision
    Near Greely, British Columbia

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    The occurrence

    On 16 February 2024, at about 2200 Pacific Standard Time, the loaded unit coal train 805-339 of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, doing business as CPKC, was proceeding westward at 22.3 mph on the north main track of the Mountain Subdivision when it collided with the trailing car of stationary unit grain train 301-230 at Mile 116.8 near Greely, British Columbia. The 4 head-end locomotives on train 805-339 derailed, 1 of which caught fire. Four cars on train 301-230 derailed, 1 of which also caught fire. Both crew members of train 805-339 were taken to a local hospital, 1 with serious injuries; there were no injuries to the crew of train 301-230. Approximately 17 500 litres of diesel fuel leaked from the derailed locomotives, of which an undetermined amount burned. Approximately 400 tons of grain spilled from train 301-230.

    Investigation information

    Map showing the location of the occurrence

    R24C0020

    Main-track train collision
    Canadian Pacific Railway Company, doing business as CPKC
    Freight trains 805-339 and 301-230
    Mile 116.8, Mountain Subdivision
    Near Greely, British Columbia

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    Class of investigation

    This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.

    TSB investigation process

    There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation

    1. Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
    2. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
    3. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.

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