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Rail transportation safety investigation report

Rail transportation safety investigation R18D0020

The occurrence

On , at approximately 1440 Eastern Standard Time, a snow removal track unit that was proceeding westward on the south track of the Vaudreuil Subdivision struck a vehicle at the Woodland Avenue public crossing at Mile 12.15 in Beaconsfield, Quebec. The crossing was equipped with flashing lights, bell and gates. Emergency services responded and provided treatment to one vehicle occupant who sustained minor injuries.

Rail transportation safety investigation R17W0175

The occurrence

On , at 1250 Central Daylight Time, Canadian Pacific Railway unit freight train 369-377 was proceeding northward at 40 mph on the Emerson Subdivision when it experienced a train-initiated emergency brake application. A subsequent inspection determined that 22 covered hopper cars loaded with corn had derailed while exiting a bridge (Mile 53.60) near the town of Dominion City, Manitoba. There were no injuries.

Rail transportation safety investigation R17T0164

The occurrence

On 19 July 2017, at about 0415 Eastern Daylight Time, Canadian National Railway Company freight train M39731-18, proceeding westward on the Strathroy Subdivision, derailed 14 cars in the town of Strathroy, Ontario. The cars that derailed, including 1 dangerous goods residue tank car that last contained liquefied petroleum gas (UN1075), came to rest in the vicinity of the Metcalfe Street West crossing. There were no injuries, and there was no release of dangerous goods.