Railway Safety Blog

Ontario Railway Crossings Among Country’s 25 Worst

Four Ontario railroad crossings have been identified among the 25 most accident-prone railway crossings in the country. A CBC News investigation to determine the 25 most dangerous crossings found significant design flaws throughout Canada. Ontario railroad crossings included on the list are: St. George Street in London Wilson Street in Woodstock Oakwood Street in Ingersoll... Read More

Via Rail Train Strikes And Kills Pedestrian In Chatham

Sources close to the scene have reported on a Via Rail train accident near Chatham Station that involved an eastbound Via Rail train striking and killing a pedestrian at approximately 10 a.m on Wednesday, February 26th. While local Police are still investigating the incident, Mylene Belangera spokesperson from Via Rail was quoted as saying: On behalf... Read More